We’re pulling no punches. The Champs are coming in hot with their first unfiltered review. Game one in the spotlight: Rock Hard 1977 by Divir Games. If you want sugar-coated, look elsewhere—this is where authenticity reigns.

In this conversation, Jackie Fox, former bassist of the rock band The Runaways, discusses her journey from being a musician to pursuing a degree in linguistics and her fascination with the Italian language. She also talks about the challenges faced by women in the music industry and the progress that has been made over the years. The conversation touches on various topics such as rock and roll, record promotion, and the importance of clear communication. Jackie Fox discusses her experience designing the board game Rockin' the '70s and the challenges she faced. She talks about the collaboration with the publisher and the compromises made during the design process. They also discuss the importance of theme in board games and how it can enhance the player experience. Jackie shares her love for history and her curiosity about different eras, which inspired her to create games set in different time periods. She emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding different perspectives, both in game design and in life. In this final part of the conversation, Jackie Fox discusses the development process of her game and the decisions she made to balance gameplay. She also talks about the importance of theme and representation in board games. The conversation touches on topics like game design, playtesting, and the challenges of bringing a game to market. Jackie also shares her experience as a contestant on game shows and her passion for the board gaming community. Overall, the conversation highlights the personal journey of a first-time game designer and the love and dedication that goes into creating a board game. #DevirGames #boardgames

The Champs gets ready for their first Origins Game Fair!

The champs talk about TCG record-breakers, huge game designer acquisitions, IP frenzy, and they read Reddit's board game Hot Takes.

The champs talk about their new look, @asmodee parent company changes, and simplifying games for the @tiktok Generation. PLUS: The fatigue in Games with long rulebooks and forever GMs

With a new year comes all new games to try out and put on your shelf! We go over some real Bangers coming out in 2024!

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:00 Comments From Viewers

00:06:00 Wyrmspire New Hit Or Old S&^*T

00:15:00 Heat Heavy Rain

00:31:00 New Year Top Games

01:00:00 Voss Charity Event

01:16:00 Closing Thoughts

Special Thanks To:

Voss Media Board Game Cafe

On this episode of Champions of tabletop we have a special guest Jamie. You may have recognized her from her own successful youtube channel "Foster the Meeple" or even as the new Marketing Director at Van Ryder games. We discuss what is new at Van Ryder and some solo game experiences.