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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 14/11/2025

Heyhey! Paula is visiting, and we're recording a new batch of Viewer Submitted Trivia. And we need your trivia questions!! Know something nifty about board games to stump us with? Send us your trivia at: gamenightpicks.com/trivia and get a shout-out in the episode! :D

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 08/10/2025

I never thought I'd see Fred VII get his own figure! 👀

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 24/09/2025

Little Stewart had to have emergency surgery today to remove a centimeter big stone in his bladder. He's doing well and sporting a very fashionable, widw anti-lick collar. I think he's looking forward to snoozing in his bed.

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 23/09/2025

Random thing: if you can track down some of the Star Wars Micro Machines figures, they're yhe perfect size to use as custom units to add to Battle Of Hoth as additional Leaders on the battlefield with special powers and such. :D

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 19/09/2025

What board gaming experiences do you want to have before you kick the bucket? That's the question we're each answering today, as we share an item from our Board Game Bucket Lists! Watch at: youtu.be/FQ36rZYD9Xc

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 17/09/2025

Rolling Reggie in the studio! Today's episode asks: do you know Rolling Reggie's Top 10 Board Games as well as HE does? It's the ultimate quiz about Rolling Reggie's Top 10 board games of all time, which you can play along with, at: youtu.be/TvKrwqa0aEY @rollingreggie.bsky.social

Do you know Rolling Reggie's Top 10 Board Games as well as HE does? It's the ultimate quiz about Rolling Reggie's Top 10 board games of all time, which you can play along with!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 15/09/2025

Tapple Tussle Rematch! It's another round of our custom Tapple challenge, where we give the clues to guess the category. Can you beat us to the answers? The video presentation we made about this is available for viewing at the internet web address of: youtu.be/8zbnma_iSnQ

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 12/09/2025

They say a picture's worth a thousand words, but is one worth a thousand BOARD GAMES? Today, we're trying to guess which board games these random photos represent, based on vibes. Can you beat us? (Spoiler: you probably can.) Puzzle yourself with today's episode, at: youtu.be/8gIuZ-vcDJQ

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 08/09/2025

Today, we're deducing the order that various board game events happened? (And you can play along!) There's big points to be had as we put timelines in chronological order; with a few even bigger surprises! Add this episode to your timeline to watch at: youtu.be/dUY4uWou12k

Today, we're deducing the order that various board game events happened? (And you can play along!) There's big points to be had as we put things in chronological order; with a few even bigger surprises!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 05/09/2025

It's time to defend my crown 👑 as the reigning champion of All Things Board Game Trivia, against my bitter rival in cardboard questionnaires: @thingsgetdicey.bsky.social Will I increase my winning streak, or crash and burn in an overconfident flameout? Gee, I wonder... youtu.be/fKMEkpHOgmY

It's time to defend my crown 👑 as the reigning champion of All Things Board Game Trivia, against my bitter rival in cardboard questionnaires: Paula

Will I increase my winning streak, or crash and burn in an overconfident flameout? Gee, I wonder...

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 03/09/2025

Easily upgrade your game from Monopoly, Clue, Ticket To Ride and other classic favorites to the next step with today's board game recommendations from Chaz, Irik, Paula, Grant, and Matthew! Enjoy a half-dozen "next level" game recommendations at: youtu.be/TEegOF0YzLk

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 02/09/2025

It's time to build a new board game collection with Grant! A list of 20 Board Game recommendations to start with, on a $500 budget: youtu.be/6H-W4WNxH_c How many of these did YOU start with? How many are still on your shelves today?

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 22/08/2025

Can you find what links five board games? Join us to unravel the common threads tying together several games. The answer isn't always what you think it is! Today's episode is at: youtu.be/bIM0xmAX0WY

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 20/08/2025

💎What’s YOUR favorite hidden gem board game? Whether you’re a seasoned gamer looking for something fresh or new to the hobby and want to avoid the usual hype trains, today's video is packed with overlooked treasures. Watch today's Lost In The Shuffle episode at: youtu.be/ZhuAl3MkZ9g

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 18/08/2025

In today's episode, we put our tabletop knowledge to the test with a hilarious trivia challenge: Can you guess the board game just from its tagline? youtu.be/T4KSM5CBL4k Test your own skills as you watch. How many board games can YOU guess correctly?

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 13/08/2025

Paula and I tie ourselves into knots, trying to determine whether a list of names is the title of a board game designed by Reiner Knizia, or a knot: youtu.be/3-zB4IunYsU I don't know what's more surprising: that this is the premise of today's video, or how few of these we actually get right...

Paula and I tie ourselves into knots, trying to determine whether a list of names is the title of a board game designed by Reiner Knizia, or a knot.

I don't know what's more surprising: that this is the premise of today's video, or how few of these we actually get right...

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 13/08/2025

My Component Opponent! How many board games do you think you can guess, just by looking at their components? It may be more challenging than you think, as Grant and I discovered in Monday's episode of Lost In The Shuffle, at: youtu.be/mMXCwsYxeg0

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 08/08/2025

Do you know board games as well as you THINK you do? Grab a donut and put yourself to the test in our latest board game trivia challenge video, at: youtu.be/Q_rwWTsj9-c Donuts sold separately.

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 06/08/2025

What's your favorite board game you can play in 10 minutes? Today, Irik, Matthew, Paula and Grant join me to share our go-to games that can take less time to play than it takes to make a really big sandwich. Today's video is at: youtu.be/4M9qtAs1VAs

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 04/08/2025

What's the most obscure board game that you still love to play? Paula and I share our top ten rarest picks in today's episode of "Lost In The Shuffle" - the first of nine new episodes airing in August. Join us for some fun, games, and games about games! Find a hidden gem at: youtu.be/3CYTaF7WULo

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 24/07/2025

50th Episode of Lost In The Shuffle! I welcome you to join me for a special livestreaming 50th episode of Lost In The Shuffle, Friday at 1pm PT, at youtube.com/@GameNightPi...! Several segments are planned, including a fun viewer Q&A. Submit your Qs now, ahead of time at: gamenightpicks.com/ask

50th Episode of Lost In The Shuffle!
I welcome you to join me for a special livestreaming 50th episode of Lost In The Shuffle, starting at 1pm PT, at https://youtube.com/@GameNightPicks!

Several segments are planned, including a fun viewer Q&A. Submit your Qs now, ahead of time!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 21/07/2025

Can you deduce these board games based on synonyms of their actual titles? Today, Paula and I attempt to decipher re-named games from Matthew's clever clues. How many can you solve before we do? (Probably most.) Watch today's video at: youtu.be/ZshsMPwSci8

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 18/07/2025

I don't want give any spoilers, BUT... in today's "Lost In The Shuffle" episode, my memories of the Flip The Table podcast, by @tableflipsyou.bsky.social, give me the edge in our "Scrambled Board Game Box Covers" challenge, at: youtu.be/Li0qS8l2QSg Cheesy, weird, & obscure board games for the win!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 17/07/2025

Ah, that's a very good sign! That is definitely Flash's backpack and laser. Raise yer hands in celebration!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 17/07/2025

What's the oldest board game in your collection that you still play? In today's video, all five of us: Chaz, Grant, Irik, Matthew, & Paula all share which "vintage" game on their shelf still hits the table. Join us for a stroll down memory lane and watch: youtu.be/HTlNB-BVE3g

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 14/07/2025

Tapple Tussle! In today's episode, Paula and I test a custom, 2-player Tapple Challenge, as we race to guess a category of clues. Watch at: youtu.be/0Ij5kqtctgk Can you figure out what all these clues have in common before we do?

Tapple Tussle!
In today's episode, Paula and I test a custom, 2-player Tapple Challenge, as we race to guess a category of clues. Can you figure out what all these clues have in common before we do?

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 11/07/2025

Birds of a feather enjoy board game trivia together! Today, Paula joins me for a new round of viewer-submitted board game trivia. How much will she win by this time? Wait, what? Apparently, now even *I* am convinced I'm going to lose yet another round to Paula... fantastic. youtu.be/japYQLyxRgo

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 09/07/2025

This is it! Help pick 2024's "Game Of The Year" with us: tournament style! It's today's episode of "Lost In The Shuffle", at: youtu.be/_hNAS2b2pv8

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 07/07/2025

Picking the best board game of 2024... TOURNAMENT STYLE! Today, meet 16 top games of 2024, competing in our bracket for the title of Best Board Game Of 2024: youtu.be/clfZwJLJaQs The head-to-head competition starts Wednesday! Did we miss any? Which game would you throw into the mix as a wildcard?

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 27/06/2025

What are the SECOND-best board games? Everyone has their favorite games, but could you pick the runners-up in various categories? Today, Paula and I attempt to do just that, as we try to pick the board games that AREN'T number one... Watch today's episode at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 25/06/2025

Hidden games on your game shelf! Today, Grant and I review several "shelfies" to pick our favorite games and hunt for hidden gems! Do you have any of these games? Which games would you pick that we didn't? Watch at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 23/06/2025

We've got 3 new episodes of "Lost In The Shuffle" for you this week, starting with the return of "Terrible Game Descriptions" today: youtu.be/Dn-TkT7hMKs How many games can you get from these obscure & convoluted descriptions? Watch, enjoy, subscribe, and overall do my social engagement bidding.

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 19/06/2025

Feature Highlight! Game nights on GameNightPicks.com can now specify who will be providing each game. A great option for remote events, oversized games, & events where multiple attendees own the game. GNP is running a Summer Support Drive. Thanks to all helping the site! gamenightpicks.com/support

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 16/06/2025

For the next 4 weeks, Game Night Picks is running a Support Drive to help cover hosting expenses. The site now has 4,000 users, & if 3% support it, the funding goal will be reached easily. The site is free to use, but still requires server resources. Support GNP at: gamenightpicks.com/support_gnp

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 10/06/2025

The set collapsed. Well, that's neat. Just before hitting record for today's "State Of The Show" show, something occurred that's never happened before. Anybody know a good table repair guy? Enjoy today's show update and catastrophic set failure at: youtu.be/dPyLy3usmaM

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 06/06/2025

Darts Smarts: U.S. Edition! How well do you know your U.S. trivia? But what if that trivia was combined with BOARD GAME trivia? And then a dexterity dart game was thrown into the mix? In today's Lost In The Shuffle episode, test your mental might in just such a scenario! youtu.be/ei_bxumqIqs

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 04/06/2025

Among A.I.'s many controversies is whether it really even knows WHAT it's doing, let along WHY it's doing it. In today's Lost In The Shuffle episode, we put this theory to the test by playing a card game created by A.I. Join us to see if the machine actually understands games: youtu.be/h9UwRdZRbvM

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 02/06/2025

We set up a little experiment, and started a new board game collection on a $500 budget, and ended up with 11 games, plus one surprise! This video is a great starting place for new gamers, or a fun chance to compare how your picks compare to our own. Join us by watching at: youtu.be/GfULUonvdtI

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 26/05/2025

Shelfies Wanted! This week, we're filming an upcoming "Lost In The Shuffle" episode where we look at photos of game shelves & discuss the top picks for Game Night we find, and discuss any hidden gems (or oddities) we see. Join the episode by replying with a pic of your game shelf for us to review!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 23/05/2025

Seven new board game trivia questions await to baffle your brain and tickle your temples. Put your wits to the test, and try to beat Paula's* score in today's Lost In The Shuffle episode, at: youtu.be/y_hOtRof50I *Let's be honest: Paula is who to beat. Topping MY score takes no effort whatsoever.

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 21/05/2025

How accurate is the estimated play time printed on game boxes? Join Irik & I as we put Patchwork to the time test, to see if we can beat the time limit printed on the box... It's a "Board Game Speed Run", in today's Lost In The Shuffle video, at: youtu.be/67sbqQrrEVU

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 19/05/2025

One for the record books! Will attempting this board game world record cause Grant and I to lose our marbles?! Place your bets! Find out if we're up to the challenge, in today's episode of Lost In The Shuffle, at: youtu.be/qOq2eLuRb1w

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 16/05/2025

Paula & I discover a game on my wishlist, two other games dripping with nostalgia, and... possibly a ghost - all in our recent thrift store haul! Once you finish inscribing your name on all your game boxes, join us for a laugh in today's Lost In The Shuffle episode, at: youtu.be/Xi9GMSXvjfY

Paula and I discover a game that's been on my wishlist, two other games dripping with nostalgia, and... possibly a ghost - all in our recent thrift store haul!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 14/05/2025

Which board games would give you the best chance of surviving a zombie apocalypse? We did the research and the results will* surprise you! Join Irik and I in today's episode of "Lost In The Shuffle". The life you save from apocalyptic destruction may be your own: youtu.be/Ppl8zjT4Jws *they might

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 13/05/2025

Get Lost! To celebrate our 30th episode of "Lost In The Shuffle", may I preset some clips from the past few months. Tomorrow is another new episode, where Irik & I discuss how board games could be your best defense in a zombie apocalypse. Catch all our episodes at: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 12/05/2025

To celebrate our 30th Lost In The Shuffle episode, Grant helps me fulfill my dream of being a stand up comedian. Kind of. In a way. Actually, we just read each other a bunch of bad board game jokes Matthew found on the internet. But I think that should still count. Watch at: youtu.be/2WSCc-pg3lQ

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 09/05/2025

It's time for another round of board game trivia to challenge your brain meats! Join @thingsgetdicey.bsky.social and I in our latest battle of cardboard questions, in today's episode of Lost In The Shuffle, at: youtu.be/ahiqkTjlZNo

It's time for another round of board game trivia to challenge your brain meats!

Join Paula and I in our latest battle of cardboard questions, in today's episode of Lost In The Shuffle!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 07/05/2025

Scientists have just confirmed: the cover of the 'Til Tuesday album, Voices Carry, has the greatest concentration of 80's ever captured in one single image. Gaze upon it only with the understanding that you may develop a penchant for Rubik's Cubes and Garbage Pail Kids.

Scientists have just confirmed: the cover of the 'Til Tuesday album, Voices Carry, has the greatest concentration of 80's ever concentrated into one single image.

Gaze upon it only with the understanding that you may develop a penchant for Rubik's Cubes and Garbage Pail Kids.

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 07/05/2025

If you ignore a game's theme, are you technically playing it wrong? Join Irik and I as we discuss whether you can "break" a game by ignoring it's theme, whether theme is technically a game mechanism, and more; in today's insightful episode of Lost In The Shuffle, at: youtu.be/5Big0YNDe34

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