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Ranking EVERY Arkham Card! The Power Curve - Episode 5

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Ranking EVERY Arkham Card! The Power Curve - Episode 5

Mar 13, 2026·Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Ranking EVERY Arkham Card! The Power Curve - Episode 4

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Ranking EVERY Arkham Card! The Power Curve - Episode 4

Feb 23, 2026

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Board game playthroughs, deep dive discussions, and more. A cadre of adventurers in southern California sharing their (mis)adventures with the world. New videos every week!

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May 1, 2025·Guards of Atlantis II

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New Mystic Cards Reviewed! Our Highlights from the Drowned City Arkham LCG Expansion

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New Guardian Cards Reviewed! Our Highlights from the Drowned City Arkham LCG Expansion

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New Seeker Cards Reviewed! Our Highlights from the Drowned City Arkham LCG Expansion

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New Seeker Cards Reviewed! Our Highlights from the Drowned City Arkham LCG Expansion

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New Survivor Cards Reviewed! Our Highlights from the Drowned City Arkham LCG Expansion

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New Survivor Cards Reviewed! Our Highlights from the Drowned City Arkham LCG Expansion

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New Rogue Cards Reviewed! Our Highlights from the Drowned City Arkham LCG Expansion

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Mar 17, 2025·Arkham Horror: The Card Game

The Feast of Hemlock Vale Mystic: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

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The Feast of Hemlock Vale Mystic: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

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The Feast of Hemlock Vale Seeker: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

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The Feast of Hemlock Vale Seeker: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

Mar 19, 2024·Arkham Horror: The Card Game

Xargatha the Changed - Guards of Atlantis Hero Review and Strategy | Optimal Play

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Xargatha the Changed - Guards of Atlantis Hero Review and Strategy | Optimal Play

Nov 16, 2023·Guards of Atlantis II

Arien the Tidemaster - Guards of Atlantis Hero Review and Strategy | Optimal Play

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Arien the Tidemaster - Guards of Atlantis Hero Review and Strategy | Optimal Play

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Dodger the Warlock - Guards of Atlantis Hero Review and Strategy | Optimal Play

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Wasp the Warmaiden - Guards of Atlantis Hero Review and Strategy | Optimal Play

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Tigerclaw the Cutpurse - Guards of Atlantis Hero Review and Strategy | Optimal Play

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Brogan the Barbarian - Guards of Atlantis Hero Review and Strategy | Optimal Play

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Post Game Debrief - Why we're having so much fun with Hostage Negotiator! | Optimal Play

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The Scarlet Keys Seeker: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

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The Scarlet Keys Seeker: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

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The Scarlet Keys Guardian: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

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The Scarlet Keys Guardian: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

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The Scarlet Keys Mystic: Arkham Horror First Impressions | Optimal Play

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