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Quatriweekly podcast of rapid fire board game reviews. https://thefiveby.fireside.fm
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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 27d
Time to get excited for a brand new episode! We've got lost creatures, space travel, a couple spooky segments and more! 🎃 Find out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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fivebygames.bsky.social The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 27d
Time to get excited for a brand new episode! We've got lost creatures, space travel, a couple spooky segments and more! 🎃 Find out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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October 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Time to get excited for a brand new episode! We've got lost creatures, space travel, a couple spooky segments and more! 🎃 Find out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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October 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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We've got a special treat for you all today. How about a bonus episode? Listen to @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social and @panda8ngel.bsky.social talk about conventions, and let us know what you think!

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October 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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It's time for another episode! We've got animals, constellations, aliens and more! Check out what Justin, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing!

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September 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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In this episode I reviewed Bonds Between, a cozy 2 player RPG about tiny dragons by @brightbard.bsky.social that I played with @hartsea.bsky.social !
fivebygames.bsky.social The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Aug 27
Greetings, everyone! It's time for another episode of The Five By. Find out what @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing.

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August 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Greetings, everyone! It's time for another episode of The Five By. Find out what @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing.

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August 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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panda8ngel.bsky.social
It's my first official review and edited podcast content, so be nice! LOL I know you all are wonderful! Thanks for being an awesome community! Please go listen to all these awesome people talking about great games!
fivebygames.bsky.social The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jul 30
We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest co-host @panda8ngel.bsky.social, who will be debuting her first review in this episode! 🐼🎉

Check out what @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, Amanda and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing!

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August 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest co-host @panda8ngel.bsky.social, who will be debuting her first review in this episode! 🐼🎉

Check out what @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, Amanda and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing!

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July 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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We've got a new episode for you this month. It's not too big, not too small — it's just right! Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing!

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Newton, Judge Dredd, Fateforge: Chronicles of Faan, Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games, Shuffle and Swing
Episode 162: Newton, Judge Dredd, Fateforge: Chronicles of Faan, Dr. Finn's Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games, Shuffle and Swing
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July 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Come one! Come all! Check out my review of Daimyo.... but there are so many good games this time around. Hide yo wallets!
June 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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In this episode I reviewed Iliad! A game so good that I used to say two of my favorite 2 player games are by Reiner Knizia, now it's three (Iliad, Battle Line and Lost Cities)
June 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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From the Trojan War to Japan and all the way in outer space, we've got something for everyone! Check out what @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing.

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Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Episode 161: Iliad, That's Not a Hat, Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, Rivages, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
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June 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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We've got matcha, stingy trick-takers and X's in our newest episode. Check out what Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social and @gameenthus.com are playing!

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The White Castle: Matcha, The Bird Oracle, Enemy Anemone, Darwin's Journey, Silver & Gold
Episode 160: The White Castle: Matcha, The Bird Oracle, Enemy Anemone, Darwin's Journey, Silver & Gold
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May 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Gamer friends!

Please nominate our podcast @fivebygames.bsky.social for the best podcast. With 158 episodes under our belt, we've worked hard every month providing quality content with a diverse set of voices and games — all in a snappy 30-minute episode!
boardgamegeek.com BoardGameGeek @boardgamegeek.com · Apr 3
Honor: Nominations are open for the 19th Golden Geek Awards: boardgamegeek.com/thread/3489648

Let BGG know which games you thought were the best in 2024. The nomination period ends on April 13, 2025, then the top nominations in each category can be voted on by BGG users to determine winners. —WEM
April 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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In this episode I reviewed one of my very favorite games, Castles of Burgundy, as a solo game! Also check out excellent reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin!
April 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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It's time for another episode! We're stacking delicacies, going to Tamriel, tidying up and more!

Check out what @gameenthus.com, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing!

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Jubako, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, The Castles of Burgundy, Before the Guests Arrive, Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game
Episode 159: Jubako, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, The Castles of Burgundy, Before the Guests Arrive, Creepshow: The Suspense-Building Game
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April 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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The latest episode of The Five By is out and I covered Mountain Goats @allplay.bsky.social

Give it a listen and hear 5 reviews by five reviewers.
March 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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In this episode I reviewed the elegant puzzle game Lok by @letibus.bsky.social! Also check out great reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social !
March 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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We've got a budget-friendly episode for you all with five fun games that won't break the wallet. Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing.

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Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp
Episode 158: Mountain Goats, Xylotar, Lok, Castle Combo, Bottle Imp
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March 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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As a child I read a story about a cursed object that you have to sell for less than you paid for it before you die. Forgot the title, have thought about it for decades. In the upcoming @fivebygames.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social reviews a game based on the story! It's called THE BOTTLE IMP!
March 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Our newest episode just dropped, and we've got a journey for you, complete with frogs, Frodo, art and princesses! Check out what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing.

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Murray the A**hole Frog, The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, ARTBOX, Rebel Princess, A Gentle Rain
Episode 157: Murray the A**hole Frog, The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, ARTBOX, Rebel Princess, A Gentle Rain
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February 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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In this episode I reviewed Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West by @robdaviau.bsky.social @mattleacock.bsky.social and Alan R. Moon. Just based on the title you probably know whether you want this game, and you're probably right :)
fivebygames.bsky.social The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jan 15
We've got space, trains, murder and more in our first episode of 2025! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing.

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January 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Give us a listen again or for the first, of hopefully many, times. #boardgames #boardgaming #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #cardgames
fivebygames.bsky.social The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · Jan 15
We've got space, trains, murder and more in our first episode of 2025! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing.

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January 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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We've got space, trains, murder and more in our first episode of 2025! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing.

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January 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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IMHO this should be the standard. During my time at The Five By I mentioned creators' names near the start of my reviews. And through the first year of Good Morning Society, Becca and I share these names during our preview of new games. #boardgames @fivebygames.bsky.social @goodtimesociety.com
425suzanne.bsky.social 🥧 suzanne 🥧 @425suzanne.bsky.social · Jan 8
I know not everyone loves that @613mandi.bsky.social and I mention the designers, illustrators, and publisher at the start of every discussion on @saltandsass.bsky.social podcast.

There are tons of folks who make a game a reality - and illustration/graphics is worth highlighting.
hodagrpg.bsky.social HODAG RPG @hodagrpg.bsky.social · Jan 8
Cmon, guys. Say my name. Say Hodag. Just a lil' mention. Just one lil' mention.
January 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM