A board games podcast featuring a group of diverse friends who offer their takes on the latest and greatest board games to hit their table and face them off 1v1 in the “Battle of the Funnest” Showdown.
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Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Episode 102: Classic Drafts: Azul vs Sagrada
In today's episode the Goofy Noob Returns as we battle and review two modern classic board games. Both are masterpieces of color and design. One asks players to craft breathtaking mosaics for a Portuguese palace. The other challenges them to create stunning stained-glass windows worthy of a cathedral. Both have captivated millions of players around the world. But when the dust settles, which puzzle reigns supreme? Join us as we dive deep into the beauty, strategy, and tension of Azul versus Sagrada!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction (Return of the Goofy Noob)
01:10 Topic of the Day!
14:22 Azul
26:17 Azul: The Collector's Corner
27:06 Azul: Final Thoughts
29:58 Sagrada
44:27 Sagrada: The Collector's Corner
46:17 Sagrada: Final Thoughts
49:50 Battle of the Funnest Showdown
If you are going to be at Origins 2026 and want to catch us reach out this week and we can maybe play a game or two with you!
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