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Simple, Yet Intriguing

Simple, Yet Intriguing

Simple, Yet Intriguing is a weekly podcast for board game lovers. Join hosts Luke, Chris and Sophie as they set out to play and review every single game designed by the legendary Reiner Knizia (with occasional detours into other designers). Whether you're a board game aficionado or just getting started, everyone is welcome to join in for the ride!

New episodes every Monday.

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  • English

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  • April 7 · 49 min

    #55: 2026 Challenges - Q1 Check-in

    Luke, Chris and Mechanic Mechanic Matt report their progress on their 2026 challenges. Plus they play a fun game! Games discussed: Flip 7, Charioteer, Set Dice, Inis, Spellbound (1981), Here Lies, Regicide, Ribbit. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Sophie’s Challenge Check-in 04:32 - Mechanic Mechanic Matt’s Challenge Check-in 21:43 - Luke & Chris’ Challenge Check-in 31:57 - Race Mechanism Discussion 38:56 - Luke Cuts, You Choose Game 46:16 - Next Week Teaser // Hosted & Edited by Chris Lemieux & Luke O'Grady Produced by Sophie Shin Socials by Matt Winquist Art by Samm Ruppersberger

  • March 30 · 57 min

    #54: Wingspan: Americas Expansion (Elizabeth Hargrave 8)

    We're joined by Mechanic Mechanic Matt to round out our Hargrave series by talking about all of the Wingspansions including the new Americas expansion! Hummingbirds are birds! Episode Chapters 00:00 - Intro 02:11 - Matt's Hot Takes & Wyrmspan Discussion 06:26 - Oceania Board Comparison and Nectar 10:30 - European Expansion Discussion 13:20 - Oceania Expansion Discussion 15:42 - Wingspan Asia Discussion 21:06 - European Expansion Backtrack 23:49 - Fan-Designed Bird Promo Packs 28:26 - Americas Expansion Discussion 46:31 - Stonemaier Top Games Pinpoint Challenge 56:52 - Next Week Teaser // Hosted & Edited by Chris Lemieux & Luke O'Grady Produced by Sophie Shin Socials by Matt Winquist Art by Samm Ruppersberger

  • March 17 · 41 min

    #53: Tussie Mussie Complete Collection (Elizabeth Hargrave 7)

    We're back to flower gifting and passive-aggressive communication with the BIG BOX version of wallet game Tussie Mussie! Episode Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - What We Played This Week: Vegas Showdown 07:36 - Tussie Mussie Complete Collection Overview 09:51 - Orange Flowers Expansion 13:55 - Greenery Expansion 15:38 - Ribbons Expansion 19:28 - Flower Shoppe Solo Expansion 22:34 - Aha! Moments and Overall Thoughts 28:34 - Keep 3 Cut 3 Game: Big Box Games 40:21 - Next Week Teaser // Hosted & Edited by Chris Lemieux & Luke O'Grady Produced by Sophie Shin Socials by Matt Winquist Art by Samm Ruppersberger

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