This week we are going to cover the rules for Terraforming Mars. Terraforming Mars is a game designed by Jacob Fryxelius and is illustrated by Isaac Fryxelius. The game is published by FryxGames. Expansions include Terraforming Mars: Turmoil (2019), Terraforming Mars: Colonies (2018), Terraforming Mars: Prelude (2018), Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium (2017), and Terraforming Mars: Venus Next (2017).Chapters:00:00 MCG Introduction02:00 Game Overview | Global Parameters06:22 Game Board09:03 Tiles11:29 Markers12:11 Player Boards14:00 Cards16:10 Setup20:41 Generations25:31 Actions37:54 Game End41:03 Game Variants44:45 About the Author45:23 Symbols55:05 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Bullet ♡. Bullet ♡ is a game designed by Joshua Van Laningham and is illustrated by Collateral Damage Studios, Sebastian Koziner, Usanekorin, and Davy Wagnarok. The game is published by Level 99 Games.Chapters:00:00 MCG Intro | Game Overview03:14 Heroines05:14 Key Concepts (Bullets | Patterns | Powerups | Intensity | Center and Current Bags)06:56 Setup08:30 Gameplay | Option Phase16:15 Gameplay | End Phase17:20 Gameplay | Cleanup Phase17:53 Game End19:16 Additional Modes21:41 Additional Mode | Boss Battle28:41 Frequently Asked Questions30:07 Heroine Lore46:20 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Food Chain Magnate. Food Chain Magnate is a game designed by Joroen Doumen and Joris Wiersinga. It is illustrated by Iris de Haan and Ynze Moedt. The game is published by Splotter Spellen. Expansions include Food Chain Magnate: The Ketchup Mechanism & Other Ideas (2019).Chapters:00:00 MCG Intro & Components02:39 Introducing the Game05:07 Setting Up08:42 Phase by Phase 08:42 Phase 1: Restructuring 11:01 Phase 2: Order of Business 12:01 Phase 3: Working 9:00-5:00 24:18 Phase 4: Dinnertime 31:18 Phase 5: Payday 33:01 Phase 6: Marketing Campaigns 35:50 Phase 7: Cleanup36:39 Milestones45:04 Introductory Game45:57 Strategy Guide47:36 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure. Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure is a game designed by Paul Dennen and is illustrated by Rayph Beisner, Raul Ramos, and Nate Storm. The game is published by Renegade Game Studios.Expansions include Clank!: The Mummy’s Curse (2018), Clank!: Expeditions: Gold and Silk (2018), Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated – Upper Management Pack (2019), Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated – The “C” Team Pack (2019), Clank! Expeditions: Temp of the Ape Lords (2019),!: Adventuring Part (2020).Special Promo Cards include Clank!: Friendly Watcher (2017), Clank!: Enchanted Dice (2017), Clank!: Brawn vs Book (2017), Brettspiel Adventskalender 2017, Clank!: Wand of Time (2018), Clank!: The Mummy’s Curse – Mummy Hunters (2018), Clank!: Expedition Leader (2018), Level Up Loot: One (2019), Clank!: Trailblazer (2019), Clank!: Opal Apestone (2019), Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated – Shadow Chancellor (2019), Clank!: Door to Before (2020), Clank! Adventuring Party: Lightning Reflexes Promo Card (2020), Clank!: Tower of Babble (2022).Chapters:00:00 Introduction / Components01:33 Setup04:42 So, you want to be a Thief?05:49 Step 1: The Target06:50 Step 2: The Plan13:11 Step 3: The Mark15:12 Step 4: The Getaway16:59 Step 5: The End of the Line19:00 Advanced Maneuvers22:45 Field Reference Guide24:46 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Spirit Island. Spirit Island is a game designed by R. Eric Ruess and is illustrated by Jason Behnke, Loïc Berger, Loïc Billiau, Kat G Birmelin. The game is published by Better than Game.Expansions include Spirit Island: Branch & Claw (2017), Spirit Island Promo Pack 1 (2017), Spirit Island: Expansion Playmat (2017), Spirit Island: Champions of the Dahan Token Pack (2017),Spirit Island Promo Pack 2 (2020), Spirit Island: Jagged Earth (2020).Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:39 Game Overview02:09 First Time Players03:15 Components04:01 Game Setup06:53 Sequence of Play17:15 Invader Action Examples19:40 Game Concepts43:24 Tips and Tricks48:18 Gameplay Options54:27 Lore 1:03:33 Design Notes1:05:31 Glossary/Index1:15:22 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Obsession. Obsession is a game by Dan Hallagan, with the art done by Dan Hallagan and published by Kayenta Games. Expansions include The Wessex Expansion, Promotion Cards, Upstairs/Downstairs, Promotional tiles, and the Useful box.This is one of my longer episodes but that is not because the game is difficult. The rulebook is extremely thorough in exploring every detail and potential scenario. Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:43 Components03:58 Player Area Set Up08:11 Central Play Area Set Up13:26 Goal of the Game15:41 Flow of the Game21:15 Builders Market Reserve & Round Track23:32 Playing the Game50:21 Special Actions52:26 Passing53:28 Courtship58:21 End Game Scoring1:01:43 Thematic Background of Favors1:06:39 FAQ Index1:07:16 MCG Thoughts

This week we are going to cover the rules for Bargain Quest. Bargain Quest is a game designed by Jonathan Ying and is illustrated by Victoria Ying. The game is published by Renegade Game Studios. Expansions include Bargain Quest: Chaotic Goods (2017), Bargain Quest: The Black-Market Expansion (2019), Bargain Quest: Table Titans (2019), Bargain Quest: Solo Mode (2019), Bargain Quest: Golem Promo Hero (2019), Bargain Quest: Acquisitions Incorporated (2019), Bargain Quest: 8-Bit Theater (2019), Bargain Quest: Sunk Costs (2020). Chapters:00:00 Overview00:56 Card Anatomy02:20 Objective and Setup04:35 Gameplay: Step 1 – Supply05:33 Gameplay: Step 2 – Display06:25 Gameplay: Step 3 – Shopping08:53 Gameplay: Step 4 – Adventure11:20 Gameplay: Step 5 – Upgrade13:07 Gameplay: Step 6 – Storage13:43 Running out of cards13:58 Ending the Game14:14 Scoring14:39 Player Variants (5-6 players, 2 players)15:53 Reliable Heroes Variant16:27 Board Game Credits16:47 Round Overview17:58 MCG Take

Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching games! In this podcast I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion.This week we are going to cover the rules for Wingspan. Wingspan is a game designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and is illustrated by Natalia Rajas, Maria Martinez Jaramillo, and Beth Sabel. The game is published by Stonemaier Games. Expansions include The European Expansion and the Oceania Expansion. Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:42 Setup03:28 Swift-Start Guides04:30 Overview07:02 The Four Actions: Option 1. Play a Bird from Your Hand09:39 The Four Actions: Option 2. Gain Food and Activate Forest Bird Powers12:09 The Four Actions: Option 3. Lag Eggs and Activate Grassland Bird Powers14:38 The Four Actions: Option 4. Draw Cards and Activate Wetland Bird Powers16:21 Bird Powers18:11 End of the Round20:51 Bonus Cards21:14 Final Thoughts

Reading Rulebooks is a podcast dedicated to reading through rulebooks and teaching games! In this podcast I directly read the rulebook as well as discuss the game and try to clear up potential areas of confusion.This week we are going to cover the rules for Vast: Mysterious Manor. The Vast series is published by Leder games with designer Patrick Leder and artist Kyle Ferrin. Other games in this series is Vast: Crystal Caverns, Vast: The Haunted Hallways (Expansion), and Vast: The Crystal Caverns (Expansion).(00:18) Golden Rules(06:29) SetUp(07:30) How to Play (08:00) The Map(09:37) Attacking Enemies(10:25) A Few More Concepts (11:30) The Paladin(15:38) The Paladin Example Turn 1(17:35) The Skeletons(21:30) The Skeletons Example Turn 1(22:46) The Spider(27:27) The Spider Example Turn 1(28:58) The Manor(32:32) The Manor Example Turn 1 (34:41) The Warlock(37:34) The Warlock Example Turns(39:38) The Paladin Example Turn 2(41:35) The Skeletons Example Turn 2(43:10) The Spider example Turn 2(43:55) The Manor Example Turn 2(44:44) Difficulty Variants(46:48) Player Counts and Role Mixes(49:33) Key Action Reference