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Lagniappe with Mitchell -- Dice Tower Awards Draft plus Frenzy Falls and From The Moon

It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest! 

First, Mitchell bemoans that he hasn't played many games lately, while BJ dishes on two recent games he has enjoyed: 

• Frenzy Falls, by Joseph Z. Chen and Randy Flynn from The OP
• From The Moon, an interesting new euro game

Then, it's the smoked meat of the day, the big reveal of the Dice Tower Awards nominees. Mitchell challenged BJ to see who could pick the winners! Draft along with them and let's score it up in July.

Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  With a twist! 

Sit back with a cup of crisp Florida's Best Orange Juice, and some chicken tenders from Caribe Royal Resort and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

LOTR: Fate of the Fellowship and Shackleton Base: Below. Within. Above. with Mitchell

It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest! 

First, Mitchell and BJ chat about the Travelin' Family. Did Mitchell play Santorini in Santorini? Did Mitchell play Istanbul in Istanbul? Find out here!

Next, they dish on two recent games that they have played:

• Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 
• Shackleton Base expansion: Below. Within. Above.  

Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  

Sit back with a cup of crisp Assyrtiko white wine, and some tomatokeftedes and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

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** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

Southern Board Game Fest 2026 Recap with Mitchell

It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme! 

First, Mitchell and BJ chat about the weekend that was, Southern Board Game Fest!

Then, they chat about their top three games played at the festival, including: 

• 12 Rivers
• Panda Royale
• Formaggio
• Tipperary
• Luzon Rails

and more! 

Next, Mitchell and BJ give their top three festival experiences:

• Speaking French
• Unmatched tourney
• Max player count party gaming
• Perfect co-op games for the festival
• Live Action Hot Streak!

and more! 

Plus, Mitchell shares some lagniappe! 

Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.

1. BJ –  Shackleton Base expansion: Above. Below. Within.
2. Mitchell – Annunaki

Shout out to Restoration Games and the Beans & Dice Podcast for supporting the Unmatched tourney at SoBo! 

Go to www.southerngamefest.com for more information about the festival. 

Sit back with an ice cold Barq's Root Beer and a plate of pulled pork French fries from Cousin Joe's and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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Nippon: Zaibatsu and Steam Up plus Envie Games from SoBo 2026!

It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest! 

First, Mitchell and BJ chat about some exciting news about SoBo -- we have some new Special Event listed on the tickets part of the page, including the recently announced HOT STREAK live show and the UNMATCHED tourney!

Go to www.southerngamefest.com to get your reservations.

Then, Mitchell and BJ dive into some recent plays:  Steam Up from Hot Banana Games and Nippon: Zaibatsu from CrowD Games. 

Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  

Sit back with a cup of Frozen Kirin Ichiban and a crystal shrimp dumpling, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/

Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

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** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

First Impressions of HONEYPOT and FORAGE from Flatout Games

Euro Mondays are usually all about...euro games! But this time, courtesy of our friends at Flatout Games, the krewe decides to stream plays of HONEYPOT and FORAGE, which are two lighter games that are out on Kickstarter right now from Flatout. 

Doug gives a brief overview of HONEYPOT, while Jeremy teaches FORAGE. Then, we do a deep dive into our post-game thoughts of both games. Here is a link to the Kickstarter page for more info: 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flatoutgames/forage-honeypot

Plus, there's a little bit of Lagniappe. Doug just got in his copy of the new version of NIPPON from CrowD Games, and gives an overview of what has changed and what has stayed the same. 

Sit back with a glass of Wigle Whiskey Honey Bourbon and a warm slice of a plate of Cajun-style, pan-seared honey butter shrimp, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

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** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

Steve Finn of Dr Finns Games

It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast, this time with our old friend, Steve Finn of Doctor Finn's Games (Biblios, Nanga Parbat, Cities and so many other great games).

Steve stops by the Gumbo Pot to chat about some exciting crowdfunding news. His new publishing company, PIPNETIC GAMES, is heading to Kickstarter on February 23 for his latest book of games.

This one is called Dr. Finn's Book of 2-Player Strategy and Word Games, which has FIVE different strategy games and THREE more word games, each for two players! And the kicker? You don't need dice or anything else except a writing implement to play these games right out of the book. 

Go to www.doctorfinnsgames.com and click on the Kickstarter link to get more information. We've played some of the games (both solo and two player) in the original Dr Finn’s Book of Solo Strategy & Word Games, and can attest at how great these games are.

Next up, Steve and I dive into some recent games played, including Misfit Heroes designed by Steve's friend, Phil Walker-Harding. And Steve shares some great news for Cities fans about some new content coming our way!

Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Can you guess what they are? 

Sit back with a Joe's slice and a Brooklyn Lager, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

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** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

Inventors of the South Tigris and Logic & Lore Variance plus Southern Board Game Fest news

It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest! 

First, Mitchell and BJ chat about some exciting news about SoBo! The guided playthroughs are live and there are a tons of great games to jump in. Go to www.southerngamefest.com to get your reservations.

Then, Mitchell and BJ dive into some recent plays:  Inventors of the South Tigris from Garphill Games and Logic & Lore Variance, coming soon from Weird Giraffe Games. 

Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  

Sit back with a cup of Cuban coffee and a deviled crab croquette from Ybor City, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

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** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

Gumbo Game Night with The Jay Bell (ESP and more)

On this week's Twitch Tuesday, BJ was joined by three special guests!  The Jay Bell is back from New Jersey bringing a brand new game from Odd Candy called ESP. It's a mind-bending trick-taking game to test your ESP.  

Jeremy is back in the Gumbo Pot, too, with talk of the SoBo Virtual Flea Market and to share post-game thoughts on Fight In A Box's KAISER CUCUMBER!  

And Josh is back, with an update on his project for COALITION as well as a spirited discussion of all four gamers' ENVIE games for the month.

Go to www.southerngamefest.com to get your reservations and take a peek at the VFM games for sale. t.  

So, sit back with a slice of Dr. Pepper King Cake and a cold glass of Turbo Dog, and enjoy another episode from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

Operation Barclay and Southern Board Game Fest VFM news (with Mitchell)

It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast, this time with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest! 

First, Mitchell and BJ chat about their recent play of OPERATION BARCLAY, a cool two-player historical game about deception on the European front (with a poker mechanic!) that they both really enjoyed. It's designed by Maurice Suckling with art from Meeple Foundry and published by 25th Century Games here in the States and by Salt & Pepper Games elsewhere. 

Then Mitchell gives us some exciting news about the brand new Virtual Flea Market for Southern Board Game Fest 2026!  Go to www.southerngamefest.com to get your reservations and take a peek at the VFM games for sale. 

Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  

Sit back with a glass of refreshing Gimlet or Pink Gin, and a plateful of bangers and mash, and ]enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

Get your Board Game Gumbo merch here: https://boardgamegumbo.wordpress.com/gumbo-merch/

Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

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www.boardgamegumbo.com ← our written reviews, news, and convention recaps

** Complimentary copies of some of the games discussed were provided by the publishers. ** 

Dragonsteel Nexus, Brotherwise Games and Tricky Kids (with Mitchell from SoBo)

It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast, this time with Mitchell Prudhomme, the director of Southern Board Game Fest! 

First, BJ lays out for Mitchell his recent plays of TRICKY KIDS, a new trick-taking game from Pandasaurus Games that has some really cool twists.

Then Mitchell dishes on the world of Brandon Sanderson -- Mitchell is back from DRAGONSTEEL NEXUX, the fantasy convention run by Sanderson's team but that has panels, shows, exhibitor halls, games, events, and board games, too! Mitchell gives us the inside scoop on what Brotherwise Games (current holder of the IP) has in store for cardboard aficionados. 

Finally, we throw in our choices for ENVIE game this week!  Mitchell and BJ chat about the games that they really, really, really want to play next.  

Sit back with a glass of Alethi Wine and a plateful of Chouta, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo! Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

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