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Shuffle Buddies
by Chris Hajny
Shuffle Buddies is a podcast all about boardgames and good times. Join Chris Hajny and Amy Elizabeth as they discuss games from the perspective of a grizzled board game veteran and a fresh-faced newb.
Episodes
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Episode 037: Click Clack Boom
This episode Amy and Chris have coal and cabooses on the brain as they take a break from managing their locomotive empires to review the auction-centric train game Railway Boom. But before they start bidding up a storm, they discuss two more auction-themed games - QE and High Society. The review…
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Episode 036: A Deck of One / Magically Judicious
A Deck of One is back for another (spooky) solo-themed installment! In this episode, Chris exposes the magical powers he’s kept hidden from the common-folk for years - just in time to unleash an enchanted review of the coven-themed solitaire card game Witchcraft!. But before defending the ye olde...
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Episode 035: A Romp In The Swamp
This episode Amy and Chris don their fanciest pair of waders and hop upon a sturdy backwater boat to review the worker placement strategy game Feya’s Swamp. But before they start throwing any celebratory fish-festivals, they discuss Photograph (aka Wind the Film!) and Pandemic Legacy: Season 1.…
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Episode 034: Pain In The Pact
This episode Amy and Chris dabble in nefarious deeds beyond their puny mortal comprehension as they review the occult-themed deckbuilding game Dark Pact. But before they acquire untold evil power, they discuss The Gang and First Giants. And finally, on the Chopping Block this episode is Five...
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Episode 033: This Is How We Druid
This episode Amy and Chris get in touch with nature (in a magical way), as they strive to become the best druids they can possibly be to review the dice placement game, The Druids of Edora. But before they wander through the ancient forest in search of enlightenment, they discuss Magical Athlete...
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Episode 032: A Deck of One / Mage Byte
This week Chris jacks into the neon-coated neural network for another A Deck of One review - this time to take on nefarious Super-Massive Computer’s run amok in the cooperative strategic hacking game, Deckers. Are these robo-dingus’ messing with the best, or will Chris die like the rest? You’ll...
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Episode 031: Dance Dance Restoration
This episode Amy and Chris venture deep into the ruined woodlands to help rebuild homes for our forest friends - and review the card-dancing, tile placement game Emberleaf! But before we gather up our construction resources and get to work, we discuss Bus & Stop and Viticulture’s new Bordeaux...
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Episode 030: Hocus Explodus
This episode Amy and Chris gather up the most pungent, slimy, cursed ingredients they can find to toss into a cauldron and see what happens for a review of the potion-brewing, push your luck game, Quacks! But before their concoctions blow the literal roof off, they discuss Nana and Forest…
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Episode 029: The Truth Is Out There
This week Amy and Chris look to the sky and wonder who (or what?) might be looking back from lightyears away as they review the epic, universe-spanning game, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence! But before they analyze their data collected from the far reaches of space, they discuss...
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Episode 028: Do You Respect Wood?
This week Amy and Chris get industrious and head into the bountiful forest to review the thinky woodland management game, Forestry! But before they start swingin’ their axes around all willy-nilly, they discuss Harmonies and Chu Han. And finally, the Chopping Block returns, and on the block this...
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Episode 027: Shadow of the Leviathan
This week Amy and Chris muster their strength to scale the impossible challenge of returning to the mics after a lengthy hiatus, and review the titan-climbing cooperative game, Leviathan Wilds! But before they tackle that indomitable foe, they discuss Hot Streak and Suna Valo. Finally, we put The...
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Episode 026: A Deck of One / Hold the Fortress
This week Chris hunkers down inside an abandoned, icy bunker for another installment of A Deck of One - this time to review the heroic solitaire-only game Halls of Hegra. Will Chris overcome overwhelming odds and emerge victorious against this tough-as-nails solo game? (Spoiler alert; no. No he...
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Episode 025: Nova’s Ark
This week Amy and Chris support a conservation project by releasing a majestic hot take into its natural environment as they review the zoo management game Ark Nova, along with its expansion, Marine Worlds. But before they curate their ideal menagerie, they also discuss Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland...
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Episode 024: Delving Back In
After years (!?) of stumbling through the dank, dark dungeons of the unknown, the brave adventuring party known as Shuffle Buddies emerges back into the light of day - and there was much rejoicing! This week Chris is joined by the newly minted Shuffle Buddy Amy, to discuss the cooperative,...
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Episode 023: A Deck of One / Respect Your Elders
We’re back with another A Deck of One episode, this time discussing the nordic fishing-themed worker placement game Nusfjord. But before serving up a seafood buffet worthy of the village elders, Chris dishes on the adorable, action-adventure videogame Death’s Door. The review of Nusfjord begins…
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Episode 022: A Deck of One / Unrest In Peace
This week we return to the A Deck of One show format, where Chris reflects on a game he’s been playing solo. And this time, there are not one but TWO games to discuss; the pair of civilization deckbuilding games Imperium Legends and Imperium: Legends. But before jumping into the fray, Chris gives...
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Episode 021: Number One on the Charts
This week Casie and Chris go behind the scenes and reflect upon the art of the Shuffle Buddies intro song, each of which is tailored to that episode’s featured game. In the second half of the podcast, they each finally share their TOP TEN boardgames of ALL TIME (kinda sorta, subject to change)!…
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Episode 020: Those Uncouth Americans
This week Casie and Chris invite you to a swanky Victorian era soiree to rub elbows with a fancy review of Obsession. But before the activities commence, they also discuss what Casie’s been up to, an unexpected return to Dungeons & Dragons 5e, So Clover!, and Canvas. The review of Obsession…
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Episode 018: Only Monsters Rush In
This week Casie and Chris summon some colorful elemental power and Monster-Rush into a review of Dwellings of Eldervale. But before rolling their combat dice, they also discuss The Messy Middle, Space Base, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, and Shinkansen: Zero Kei....
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Episode 017: The Sleeping Gods Must Be Crazy
This week Casie and Chris hop aboard a rickety steamship and venture into the vast unknown for a review of Sleeping Gods. But before completing their epic journey, they accept a few side quests to discuss Concordia, Railways of the World, and The Afterparty. The review of Sleeping Gods begins at...
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Episode 016: Shot Through the (Bullet) ♥
This week Casie and Chris frantically dodge hundreds, if not thousands, of incoming deadly obstacles to review Bullet♥. Amidst the mayhem, we also manage to discuss So Clover!, Super Mega Lucky Box, the Nanny, and Village Garden. The review of Bullet♥ begins at 25:35. Subscribe to Shuffle Buddies...
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Episode 015: The Secret Buddy
This week, Chris sits down for an end of year chat with a mysterious, secret Shuffle Buddy. They discuss an entire year of quarantine spent together, and the boardgame journey they took along the way. During their trip down memory lane, they discuss Undaunted: Normandy, Res Arcana, Claustrophobia...
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Episode 014: Shuffle Birdies
This week Casie and Chris spread their wings like the majestic Pygmy Nuthatch and fly gracefully into a review of Wingspan. But before taking flight, they warble on about Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operators, 7 Wonders: Architects, Board Game Arena, The Flight Attendant, and A Very Die Hard...
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Episode 013: Yippee-Ki-Yay, Cattle Rancher
Yeehaw! This week Casie and Chris slip into their purdiest cowboy boots and wrangle up a review of Great Western Trail (Second Edition). But before they go and mosey off into the sunset, they also discuss Draftosaurs, Dicey Dungeons, Honeycomb Hotel Ultra, the Great British Bake Off, and Glass...
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Episode 012: Pour Me Another Dice Draft
This week Casie and Chris belly up to the proverbial bar for a review of The Taverns of Tiefenthal from North Star Games. But before they make it past the surly bouncer at the tavern door, they discuss the ghosts who might haunt Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, Psychonauts 2, Newt One, Mr....
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Episode 011: It’s Mahvel Baybee!
This week Casie and Chris perform their best superhero leap into a review of the summer blockbuster of boardgames, Marvel Champions: The Card Game. They also scheme their way into discussions about Horrified: American Monsters, Back 4 Blood, Squid Game, and All the Ever Afters: The Untold Story…
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Episode 010: Summer Lovin’ (Part Two)
This week Casie and Chris dive BACK back into the podcast pool, not quite just in time for (part two of) the Summer Games Spectacular! In this episode we review two cool and breezy games; Terraforming Mars: The Ares Expedition and The Goonies: Never Say Die. They also discuss a couple boardgame...
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Episode 009: Summer Lovin’ (Part One)
This week Casie and Chris dive back into the podcast pool, just in time for (part one of) the Summer Games Spectacular! In this episode we review two lazy summer games; Summer Camp and TRAILS. Truth be told, we sat down to talk about FOUR games for this episode, but we were so excited to be back…
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Episode 008: Gardening For the Gods
This week Casie and Chris get their hands dirty tending to a bountiful review of Four Gardens. They also sprout discussions about The Red Cathedral, You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism, God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx, Color of Law, Nice...
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Episode 007: Mages Gonna Mage
This week Casie and Chris crack open their ancient and forbidden tome to conjure a mystical review of Res Arcana. Along the way we summon a discussion about The Quest for Eldorado, Freakonomics, Mansions of Madness Second Edition, Wet Hot American Summer, and Hansa Teutonica. The review of Res...
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Episode 006: Glory to Om
This week Casie and Chris get crafty to perform the most artful task of all; a review of Mottainai. We can’t help but take a quick detour to touch on Mottainai’s older, more elusive sibling, Glory to Rome. We also discuss Hallertau, finishing books (or not), some real-life crafts, Weapons of Math...
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Episode 005: Big Huge Fancy Balls
This week Casie and Chris slip into their fanciest frock coats to head to the Grand Ball and review Rococo: Deluxe Edition from Eagle-Gryphon Games. On the way, we warm up by dancing around such topics as Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, Hollow Knight, Fantasy Hockey, Rumble Nation, Warrior, Last...
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Episode 004: Never Enough Arrows
Synopsis: This week Casie and Chris venture deep into the jungle to review Lost Ruins of Arnak by CGE. Along the way, we also discuss the Queen’s Gambit, Letterkenny, String Theory, The Library of The Unwritten, Demon’s Tilt, Pandemic, 7 Wonders, and Bonfire. The main review of Lost Ruins of…
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Episode 003: A Walk in the Parks
Welcome to Shuffle Buddies! This week Casie and Chris head to the great outdoors to review PARKS, by Keymaster Games. Along the way we leisurely stroll into discussions of Biblios, Watergate, Undaunted: Normandy, Sonic Pi, Leon Chang’s Return to Bird World, She & Him, Dead to Me, and Happiest...
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What is Shuffle Buddies about?
Shuffle Buddies is a podcast all about boardgames and good times. Join Chris Hajny and Amy Elizabeth as they discuss games from the perspective of a grizzled board game veteran and a fresh-faced newb.
How often does Shuffle Buddies release new episodes?
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Who hosts Shuffle Buddies?
Shuffle Buddies is created and hosted by Chris Hajny.
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