BGS 2.0: Zoo Vadis, Moonrakers, Nemesis Retaliation and Meta Gaming from Board Game Snobs

BGS 2.0: Zoo Vadis, Moonrakers, Nemesis Retaliation and Meta Gaming

46 minutes Posted Jul 21, 2026 at 9:00 am.

Intro & Banter

Everything Needs a Breather (Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek)

The Garbage Truck Story & Weak Stomach Tales

Strong Imagination vs Reality

Enrique’s Growth: Learning to Initiate & Connect

Roll for Initiative & Therapist Logan

Sustaining Connections vs Being a Homebody

Progress & “Ya'aburnee” (Words from Other Languages)

Nunchi: Reading the Room & Sensing Emotions

Does Bubba Have Nunchi? Jerry’s Anomalies

Gaby’s Strength: Matching the Mood & Making People Feel at Ease

Mirroring People vs Being Yourself

Transition to Board Games Weekend Recap

Jerry’s Negotiation Style & “Making Jerry Lose”

Zoo Vadis Trauma & Backstabbing Stories

The Meta of Negotiation Games

Moonrakers Drama & Jason’s Announcement

Jerry Icing People Out for the Win

Nemesis Retaliation Gameplay Story

Tim’s Ruthless Oxygen Move

Tim Abandons Everyone & Wins the Game

Why Nemesis is a Top Game (Story + Mechanics)

Comparing Nemesis, Lockdown & Legacy Games

ARCS Campaign Discussion

Upcoming Games (Revenant, Container, etc.) & Outro

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