Podcast Episode
15. Sticks & Stones That May Hurt Your Feelings: Abstract Strategy Games
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast·Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff, & Bill Arney·18 July 2026·1h 29m

About this episode
In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey put their big boy pants on to stack, dance (?) and fence their way through three abrasive abstract board games.
Post Avatar Chat Spoilers: 00:11:35
Chris & Cameron chat about Avatar: The Last Air Bender for a bit starting at 00:05:16. Skip ahead if you don't want us to spoil the show for you!
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Rumis (00:23:39)
Die Dolmengötter (00:40:21)
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Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.