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Be ready for the best boredom busters! Bush's Board Game Thing sees Andy Bush celebrating board games and the experience of gaming with friends Jess Temby and Brian Murphy. Each week, expect passion, enthusiasm, and multiple trips through gaming wormholes. This podcast is powered by Zatu - we're making sure the board game cogs keep on turning. Each week, I'll be bringing you the best bits here on the blog and letting you shop the podcast! Episode 21 is all about those games that can help you through the boredom of lockdown.
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This week it is all about refusing to let the lockdown stop you from gaming! A celebration of the ways in which people have used technology and improvisation to keep on gaming. Stand by for some great ways to keep gaming during lockdown.
Wavelength
This week's selection of games is inspired by the wonderful Tom Harrod. One of our amazing Zatu Guest Bloggers, Tom collated his top 10 games to play despite social distancing. One of his top picks is that of Wavelength.
This is a social guessing game in which two teams compete to read each other’s minds. Wavelength is deceptively simple and can unlock hours of fun if you are in sync with your teammates. If you're not, it could be one frustrating evening.
Not only does Wavelength get your brain working, but it also is a treat for your eyes! The colours and exceptional component quality make this a must for any game night. There is also glitter-infused plastic wheels, need I say more?
Battle Sheep
From a psychedelic gameshow to a field of sheep, next up is Battle Sheep.
You'll be flocking to greener pastures with this wonderful tactile game from Blue Orange Games. Become a shepherd and manage your own rival flocks of sheep using grid movement. Games of Battle Sheep are easy to teach, and there’s no dull waiting while someone sets up the game. Setting up is part of playing Battle Sheep, itself!
These sheep might look sweet and innocent but don't let that wool deceive you. These sheep can be evil, they will bring out your competitive side.
Betrayal at House on the Hill
In Betrayal at the House on the Hill, creaking floorboards, unsafe architecture and the Pentagram Chamber are not all you have to worry about. Haunts lie within this twisting mansion, choking smoke and deafening screams.
Brought to you by Avalon Hill, this largely co-operative experience has you exploring a haunted house trying to escape and help the haunts finally rest in peace.
Horror fans will love this game! it's a great way to get your horror fix without sitting down and staring at another screen for two hours.
This title boasts simple rules, combined with massive replayability, making it a fantastic game to rope people into the hobby. For those more experienced, Betrayal at House on the Hill is a great opportunity to let your hair down and have some good clean fun in a terrifying setting.
Brian's Board Game Fact of the Week
In honour of the Story Master's Tales that feature on this week's episode, Brian is here with a collection of facts. With Dungeons & Dragons sweeping many board game nights, Brian wanted to pay homage to the great game! If you tune into the podcast, Brian counts down his 3 favourite dungeons!
To date, there are hundreds of RPGs! From Alien and Cyberpunk to Aftermath and The Labyrinth, RPGs exist in endless universes. This success can all be accredited to Dungeons & Dragons over 40 years ago has been thriving ever since.
Final Thoughts
Remember, a night of board gaming is always the best boredom buster! Get stuck into an old favourite or discover something completely new. Or you could always tune into Bush's Board Game Thing Episode 21.
You can catch up on all previous episodes of Bush’s Board Game Thing on any streaming service. In the meantime, you can check out our podcast-approved collection right here on the Zatu website. There you can find all the games we’ve discussed on every episode of the podcast, all in one convenient place.
You can shop everything from episode 21 in our handy podcast collection.
If you're still seeking some gaming inspiration, head over to the rest of our countdown blogs! You'll find a top 5 for any occasion.