Podcast Episode

20. The Rise & Fall of Tasty Minstrel Games

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast·Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff, & Bill Arney·18 July 2026·1h 40m

About this episode

What other hobby allows you to taste some stew, build an ancient wonder and commit financial fraud all in the same evening ... or episode? Join your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff as they delve into 3 lesser known titles by the prolific but endangered Tasty Minstrel Games. Featured Games: Burgoo (00:27:39) Architects of the Colosseum (00:48:26) Ponzi Scheme (01:06:59) Hidden Gems Geek List: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/289922/hidden-gems-podcast-game-ratingsFollow us online: Email: hiddengemsboardgamepodcast@gmail.com Web: https://hiddengems.games Instagram: @hiddengems.games Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast Twitter: @hiddengemsboard BGG Guild #: 3874Credits: Burgoo Theme, “Bloodroot Mountain", River Foxcroft, Royalty Free License Architects of the Colosseum Theme, “Arriving in Ancient Rome”, Kikoru, Royalty Free License Ponzi Scheme Theme, "As Time Passes", Golden Age Radio, Royalty Free License Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnietoHidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.Send us Fan MailFOLLOW US: Email: hiddengemsboardgamepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast BGG Guild #: 3874 Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.