For the first time ever, it is Jake and Pete. We start with a discussion on Sequels, Expansions, Reimplementations and the muck that gets kicked up when certain publishers iterate. We then move into a notable example of game design iteration with the newest Terra Mystica game, Age of Innovation.

A discussion of Pete, Paul, Jake, and Brendan’s favorite decisions in games!

What are shedding games? We explore that question and dive deep-ish on Haggis, a standout example of a shedding and climbing game

The best decisions in board games released in 2024!

Our top 5 K&K games and a deep dive of one of their greats, Mexica!

Where we’ve been and where we’re going with Decision Space in 2025!

Ranking all the games we covered on Decision Space in 2024

An exploration of games that exemplify Brendan’s tastes

A deep dive on two small box card games!

An exploration of rules in games.

An exploration of games that feel very ‘Jake’

A tabletop heist?!

A discussion on play in the workplace!

An exploration of the best games from the last decade of the 20th century

A preview dive into a new Knizia game from Bitewing Games!

In this game we talk about the sweet spot mechanic, which is kind of but not quite a jackpot mechanic and an efficiency puzzle!

We return to a classic deep dive, covering Bruno Cathala's Five Tribes

A conversation about optimal playtesting

Hot takes on hot games

What is hard mode and how does it relate to board games?