Undaunted: Normandy
This week, Stephen and John go to war with the instant classic Conflict of Interest, Undaunted: Normandy! Designed by David Thompson and Trevor Benjamin, Undaunted: Normandy was published by Osprey Games in 2019. It was nominated in 2019 for the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Award for the Best 2-Player Game and won the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Award for Best War Game. Undaunted: Normandy is the first game in the Undaunted Series.
Spirit Island
This week, the panel defends their homeland from colonial invasion in a game of Spirit Island. Designed by E. Eric Reuss, Spirit Island was published by Greater Than Games in 2017, and has since been expanded several times.
Terrorscape
Join the panel this week as Games from the Cellar runs screaming into a game of Terrorscape. Designed by Jeffery CCH, Terrorscape was published by ICE Makes in 2023 after a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Thunderstone
This week, the panel delves into the dungeon with the classic deck-builder, Thunderstone. Designed by Mike Elliott, Thunderstone was published in 2009 by Alderac Entertainment Group. It had five expansions before being re-implemented by Thunderstone Advance: Towers of Ruin in 2012.
Ghost Stories
Join the panel this week as they try to exorcise Wu-Feng's minions in Ghost Stories. Designed by Antoine Bauza, Ghost Stories was published by Repos Productions in 2008.
Thunder Road: Vendetta
This week, the panel engages in vehicular carnage with Thunder Road: Vendetta. Originally designed by Jim Keifer in 1986, Thunder Road was given the Restoration Games treatment by Rob Daviau and crew in 2023.
Deep Rock Galactic: the Board Game
This week, the panel digs into our latest cooperative campaign board game, the analog version of the hit PC game - Deep Rock Galactic: the Board Game! Designed by Ole Steinnis, Deep Rock: Galactic was published by MOOD Publishing after a successful Kickstarter in 2022.
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
This week, the panel tackles one of the BoardGameGeek behemoths! Join us as we adventure in the world of Goomhaven: Jaws of the Lion to investigate the mystery of its disappearing citizens. Designed by Isaac Childres, Jaws of the Lion was released in 2020 from Cephalofair Games as a pared-down version of Gloomhaven to appeal to a broader gaming audience.
Adventure Tactics: Domianne’s Tower
This week, the panel delves into the intricacies of the cooperative tactical combat scenario game - Adventure Tactics: Domianne's Tower! Nicolas Yu designed this 2021 offering from Leimian Games.
Adventurers: the Temple of Chac
This week, the panel sets off for adventure! Join us as we delve into the ancient ruins of the Adventurers: the Temple of Chac, a 2009 offering from Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG), designed by Guillaume Blossier and Frédéric Henry.
the Downfall of Pompeii
Join the panel this week as they race to the city gates to talk about the Downfall of Pompeii!
The Downfall of Pompeii, designed by Klaus-Jürgen Wrede, was first published by Amigo and Mayfair in 2004.
Dominant Species
This week, the panel digs into our recent game of Dominant Species!
Dominant Species, designed by Chad Jensen, was first published by GMT Games in 2010. In 2011, it was nominated for the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Award for Most Innovative and Best Thematic Game and won two Golden Geeks for Best Strategy Game and Game of the Year.
Photosynthesis
Join the panel this week as they branch out into a game of Photosynthesis!
Photosynthesis, designed by Hjalmar Hach, was first published by Blue Orange Games in 2017. It was nominated for several 2017 Board Game Geek Awards, including Most Innovative and Best Family Game. Photosynthesis won several awards, including the 2017 Board Game Geek Golden Geek Award for Best Artwork and Presentation, the 2018 Mensa Selects Award, and the 2018 UK Games Expo People’s Choice Award.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: the Game (2000)
Previously, on Games to the Cellar... We played a game of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: the Game! The good one from Milton Bradley!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Game (2000), designed by Rob Daviau, Bill Sabram, and Craig van Ness, was published by Milton Bradley in 2000.
Bonus Episode #1
Join us in our first ever Bonus Episode, where we play a few games and have a little fun.
John, Chris, and Sam face off to battle for the Title of the King of the Mississippi and a really dumb trophy that I got off Amazon.
Mosaic: Wars and Disasters
This week we dig into the hot new expansion for last year's most popular civilization game, Mosaic.
Mosaic: Wars and Disasters was designed by Glen Drover and was published by Forbidden Games in 2023.
Puerto Rico
Join us this week as we sail into a game of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico, a Spiel des Jahres nominee, was designed by Andreas Seyfarth and was first published by Alea, Ravensburger, and Rio Grande Games in 2002.
Mississippi Queen
Join us this week in our first episode of Season 2 of Games from the Cellar. We ride the tide of the Mighty Mississippi in the 1997 Classic, Mississippi Queen!
Mississippi Queen, designed by Werner Hodel, was first published by Rio Grande Games in the US in 1997. Mississippi Queen won the Spiel des Jares in 1997.
Monopoly
Take a Chance with us this week as we play Monopoly! (This could be our most popular or unpopular episode yet!)
Depending on where in the story you start, Monopoly was either first designed by Elizabeth J. Magie and patented in 1904 as the Landlord’s Game, or developed and patented by Charles Darrow in 1935. It was first published by Parker Brothers. Monopoly was awarded “Game of the Century” by the Toy Retailers Association.