The Restricted Collection
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About
A podcast about board games. Often Arkham Horror the Card Game, but also solo board games, video games, or whatever else is interesting to chat about. Episode Guide: AH entries are for Arkham Horror content BG entries are for more general board game content LP entries are for Let’s Play content
Episodes
- LP.123 - New Marie vs. Night of Vespers (Part 4)
This episode is the fourth and final part of a Let's Play of the "Night of Vespers" fan-made campaign for Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- VG.004 - Fire Red / Leaf Green Nuzlocke #3
This episode covers Nuzlocke challenges undertaken in Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green by the Head Librarian and friends. Rules for the Nuzlocke challenge can be found at nuzlockeuniversity.ca.
- LP.122 - New Marie vs. Night of Vespers (Part 3)
This episode is the third part of a Let's Play featuring the "Night of Vespers" fan-made campaign for Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- LP.121 - New Marie vs. Night of Vespers (Part 2)
This episode features the second part of a Let's Play of the fan-made campaign "Night of Vespers" for Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- LP.120 - New Marie vs. Night of Vespers (Part 1)
This episode features the first part of a Let's Play of the fan-made campaign 'Night of Vespers' for the game Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- Contest Results - Where are they now?
The Restricted Collection announces the results of a contest, thanking contestants and judges for their participation and time.
- LP.119 - New Joe vs. Brethren of Ash (Blind)
This episode features a blind Let's Play of the game "Brethren of Ash" with the new character Joe Diamond.
- AH.082 - Night of Vespers Time Warp
This episode recaps a multiplayer session of the fan-made campaign "Night of Vespers" for the game "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."
- LP.118 - New André vs. Old Carnevale
This episode features a Let's Play of the game "Carnevale of Horrors" utilizing the new André evergreen deck.
- LP.117 - New Marie vs. Old Rougarou
This episode features a playthrough of the game "Curse of the Rougarou" utilizing the new Marie evergreen deck.
- Contest - Where are they now?
The Restricted Collection hosts a writing contest asking participants to describe the current status of a non-investigator character from Chapter 1. Winners will receive prizes including signed promos and merchandise.
- VG.003 - Fire Red / Leaf Green Nuzlock #2
Episode VG.003 of The Restricted Collection covers Nuzlock Challenges in Fire Red and Leaf Green, undertaken by the Head Librarian and friends. Information on Nuzlocke rules is available.
- AH.081 - Miskatonic Masquerade Party
This episode covers the Miskatonic Masquerade Party.
- AH.080 - Survivor Evergreen Spoiler Review
This episode reviews the Survivor Evergreen Investigator Cards for Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- UMM.002 - PATENTS... IN... SPACE...!
This episode discusses international patent law, specifically examining its application in space and how existing legal treaties might apply to intellectual property in outer space.
- AH.079 - Duality of Man Investigator Pack Update
This episode reviews the 'Duality of Man - Investigators Pack,' a custom expansion for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, developed by Tomásami. Further details can be found in the creator's Reddit post.
- VG.002 - Fire Red / Leaf Green Nuzlock #1
In this episode, the Head Librarian and Zach, the Resident Carpenter of French Hill, discuss their experiences with Nuzlocke challenges in Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green.
- AH.078 - Mystic Evergreen Spoiler Review
This episode reviews the Mystic Evergreen Investigator Cards for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, discussing their recent reveal.
- LP.116 - Roland vs NOTZ(3&4) (CPA 18)
This episode of The Restricted Collection, LP.116, covers scenarios three, four, and a bonus fifth scenario from a 'Return to Night of the Zealot' Let's Play. It is part of the 18th Campaign Play-Along.
- AH.077 - Rogue Evergreen Spoiler Review
This episode reviews the newly revealed Rogue Evergreen Investigator Cards for Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- AH.076 - Seeker Evergreen Spoiler Review
This episode reviews the Seeker Evergreen Investigator Cards for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, covering recent reveals.
- NR.007 - Vantage Point Corp Cards
This episode covers the Vantage Point expansion set for the Netrunner card game. It provides links for more information on Vantage Point, Netrunner itself, getting started, and the Netrunner Discord.
- AH.075 - Spoiling Rogue Cards!
This episode of The Restricted Collection spoils several rogue cards for Arkham Horror: The Card Game, including "Easy Street," "Fame," "Extravagant Ring," and "Contingency." The discussion focuses on their use in the evergreen rogue deck.
- NR.006 - Vantage Point Runner Cards
Episode NR.006 of The Restricted Collection covers the new "Vantage Point" set for the card game "Netrunner." Information is provided on the set, the game, and how to get started, with links to Null Signal Games resources.
- LP.115 - Roland vs NOTZ(2) (CPA 18)
This episode features the second scenario of a Let's Play of "Return to Night of the Zealot" as part of the 18th Campaign Play-Along, focusing on Roland.
- AH.074 - Guardian Evergreen Spoiler Review
This episode reviews the Guardian Evergreen Investigator Cards for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. It covers spoilers related to the recent reveal of these cards.
- AH.073 - AN ANNOUNCEMENT, BROTHER!
Episode AH.073 of The Restricted Collection is an announcement regarding upcoming spoilers for the Rogue Evergreen Deck, scheduled for March 9th. The episode includes links to external resources for Hastur and Francois.
- LP.114 - Roland vs NOTZ(1) (CPA 18)
This episode features the first scenario of a Let's Play series for "Return to Night of the Zealot" as part of the 18th Campaign Play-Along, focusing on Roland.
- AH.072 - FAQ 2.5
This episode of The Restricted Collection covers FAQ 2.5 for the game Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- AH.071 - Duality of Man Investigator Pack
This episode covers the Duality of Man Investigators Pack, a custom creation for Arkham Horror: The Card Game by Tomás Ami. Further details can be found in a Reddit post linked in the episode description.
- EBR.002 - Incandescent Sky
This episode covers the multiplayer mission "Incandescent Sky" for the game "Earthborne Rangers."
- AH.070 - Evergreen Investigators
The Restricted Collection episode AH.070 covers the recent reveal of the new evergreen investigators for the game Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- AH.069 - Mystic Spoiler Weeks
This episode covers the Mystic Spoiler Weeks for the new Core Box of Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- LP.113 - Jim & Lucius vs. TIC(8) (ft. Justin from PBG) (CPA 17)
This episode is the final scenario of a Let's Play series for 'The Innsmouth Conspiracy' as part of the 17th Campaign Play-Along. The Head Librarian is joined by Justin from PlayingBoardGames.
- LP.112 - Jim & Lucius vs. TIC(7) (ft. Justin from PBG) (CPA 17)
This is the seventh scenario in a Let's Play series of 'The Innsmouth Conspiracy' from the 17th Campaign Play-Along. The Head Librarian is joined by Justin from PlayingBoardGames.
- LP.111 - Jim & Lucius vs. TIC(6) (ft. Justin from PBG) (CPA 17)
This episode features the Head Librarian and Justin of PlayingBoardGames playing the sixth scenario of "The Innsmouth Conspiracy" as part of the 17th Campaign Play-Along.
- AH.068 - Fan Content Recommendations
This episode reviews a wide variety of fan content created for the game Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- AH.067 - Rogue Spoiler Weeks
This episode of The Restricted Collection covers the recent Rogue Spoiler Weeks event concerning the new Core Box for Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- LP.110 - Jim & Lucius vs. TIC(5) (ft. Justin from PBG) (CPA 17)
This podcast episode is the fifth scenario in a series of Let's Plays of "The Innsmouth Conspiracy". The Head Librarian is joined by Justin from PlayingBoardGames for this entry.
- AH.066 - Chad's Investigator Tier List (2025)
This episode features a tier list ranking all investigators from Arkham Horror: The Card Game, recorded at the end of 2025. The opinions presented are those of the Head Librarian.
- AH.065 - Nick's Investigator Tier List (2025)
This episode features Nick's tier list ranking of all investigators from Arkham Horror: The Card Game, recorded at the end of 2025.
- LP.109 - Luna (Unsettled)
This episode features an audio Let's Play of a blind run of Task A for Planet 12: Luna from the board game 'Unsettled' by Orange Nebula. More information about 'Unsettled' can be found in entry BG.003.
- AH.064 - Money is a Blurse Preston
This episode of The Restricted Collection focuses on Nick's Preston deck, titled "Money is a Blurse!". Links to the decklists for Level 0 and Level 19 are provided.
- LP.108 - And Then There Were None (AH)
This is a playthrough of "And Then There Were None," a fan-made standalone scenario for Arkham Horror: The Card Game. It was designed by The Beard.
- LP.107 - Jim & Lucius vs. TIC(4) (ft. Justin from PBG) (CPA 17)
This episode features the fourth scenario of 'The Innsmouth Conspiracy' campaign, with The Head Librarian joined by Justin from PlayingBoardGames.
- LP.106 - Jim & Lucius vs. TIC(3) (ft. Justin from PBG) (CPA 17)
This episode features the third scenario of "The Innsmouth Conspiracy" Let's Play, part of the 17th Campaign Play-Along. The Head Librarian is joined by Justin of PlayingBoardGames.
- AH.063(I) - The Art History of Unexpected Courage and Guts
This episode reviews the new artwork created for the "Unexpected Courage" and "Guts" cards, featured in the Core Box set of "Arkham Horror: The Card Game."
- AH.063 - Guardian Spoiler Weeks
The Restricted Collection's episode AH.063 reviews the Guardian Spoiler Weeks related to the new Core Box for Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
- AH.062 - AH Project Updates!
The Restricted Collection episode AH.062 covers Head Librarian project updates and announces Arkham Con '26. This convention, a joint effort by Arkham Con '25 and Mythos Busters, is scheduled for October 22-25, 2026, in Roseville, MN, and…
- AH.061 - Heart of Darkness
The podcast episode discusses the fan-made "Heart of Darkness" campaign for "Arkham Horror: The Card Game." This campaign was designed by Vinn Quest.