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It’s another “lagniappe” episode of the Gumbo podcast, this time with THE NAMEFATHER!  Steve O'Rourke is back with tales of Chuck Con V with which to enthrall us. 

In this episode, we find out what has been keeping Dr Steve busy this past semester, and then we go  straight to the action -- CHUCK CON V! Friends, if you want to know how to start your own Cabin Con, Steve's got all the tips for you to have a successful weekend+. 

After giving us some of the high points outside of gaming, like trips to the Creamery and hikes on the coast of Portland, Steve recaps his personal experience playing dozens of games like: 

• Pip It
• Finspan
• Planet Unknown
• Maori
• Port Royal
• Tipperary
• Guild of Merchant Explorers (new to me)
• Captain Flip
• Castle Combo (new to me)
• Five Tribes (new to me) 
• Duck and Cover
• Merlin (new to me)

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

Sit back with an ice cold Fremont Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout from DeGarde Brewing, and a heaping serving of Tillamook Mudslide, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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

In this episode, we geaux straight to the action -- Dice Tower East 2026! Three members of the Acadiana Board Gamers discord (Mitchell, BJ and Doug) traveled east to Orlando and the Walt Disney World resort to game for six days straight -- well, one of them gamed for six days straight at least.

Mitchell and BJ recap all six days at DTCe, with highlights of games played like:

• Entropy
• Tea Garden
• Wingspan Pocket
• Haunted Mouse
• Cities USA
• Dogfight 1917
• Unmatched Stars & Stripes
• Raas: A Dance of Love and more! 

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 cold Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion Ale or a Fuzzy Tauntaun, or maybe some of Cook's Corn Cakes and a Salty Seas mARRRgarita 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. ** 

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

First, Mitchell regales us with tales of his summer trip with his friend Ethan to Columbus, Ohio for ORIGINS GAME FAIR 2026!  Mitchell played over 80 games while he was there, but he stopped by to tell us his top 21 games played. 

BJ and Mitchell also dish on a recent game that they both have played: 

• LUZ, a clever trick-taking game where you bid on how many tricks you can win each round, but can't see the value of your cards! ** Our thanks to Iello for sending us a review copy ** 

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 cold Stone Fort Oat Brown Ale, and a plate of creamy peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe from Board Game Gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps rouler! 

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

First, Mitchell regales us with tales of his big game day with Doug and friends, including an epic play of Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship!

BJ and Mitchell also dish on two recent games that they both have played: 

• Golem, a game from the Italian krewe that is getting a lot of recent plays
• Covenant, a new game from Devir with an interesting theme and lots of combos

There's a little bit of lagniappe in this episode -- BJ and Mitchell compete to predict one game that they guarantee will be nominated for Spiel des Jahres and Kennerspiel! Those German game of the year awards generate a lot of discussion with the Acadiana board gamers. 

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 cold Augustiner Helles, and a plate of some Jägerschnitzel, 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. ** 

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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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. ** 

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! 

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. ** 

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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Board Game Gumbo plays your games every TUESDAY on TWITCH!

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. ** 

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. ** 

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

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