The Board Game Rundown Audio Podcast!: Recent Episodes

Daniel Stafford

Welcome to the audio podcast version of Board Game Rundown! We get together every week to sit down and talk games with you guys! We cover the latest news in the industry and try to stay as up-to-date as possible on all crowdfunding platforms, such as Kickstarter and Gamefound. From weekly Podcasts and Top 5 lists to Reviews and How to Plays, The Board Game Rundown offers it all! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boardgame-rundown/support

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Tim rambles about CMon, Petersen Games, and Stranger Things 4


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In this episode Tim rambles along trying to recall all the amazing things he did and saw at Origins.


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Today on the Board Game Rundown it's our One Hundredth Episode! 'Party Time' We also talk about a plethora of games we played, and some exciting news including an expansion for Star Wars: Outer Rim, Tidal Blades 2, a neat game addition that can help out Ukraine, and some more about the Dead by Daylight board game!

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On today's news show, the guys discuss the new Star Wars Villainous and Smash Up, a panel favorite video game getting its own board game, a lot of games played at our local MEEPLE event, and some very interesting Kickstarters! So stay tuned!

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Today on the Board Game Rundown, we have a special guest! The creator of the recently kickstarted game Vigilante, Reed Mascola! We get into everything with him, including his inspirations for the game, how testing went, what the future of the Vigilante IP looks like, and more! So stay tuned!

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In this episode, The crew gives us some exciting updates from Unsettled, Hasbro, This War of Mine, Steve Jackson Games, and more! So settle in for a fun hour!

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In this special topic discussion, Tim, Bob, and Mike talk about Julia-con! A weekend event they get invited to where they play a bunch of games over the span of a couple days! Check to see the games they played, and decide if any of them look interesting to you! There's a lot to cover, so stop reading my description and watch!

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In this episode, It's just Dan and Spencer, talking about the latest news, crowdfunding, and games they played. Concerned about Tim and Bob? Well, they'll be back next week to join the fray!

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Sports! Go, Sports! In honor of a particular sporting event that just happened, the crew talks about Sports themed board games! The favorites, the best, It's all sportsball, all the time on this Topic Rundown!

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On today's Board Game Rundown, the guys are each given a list of 3 games and they need to decide which to buy, borrow, and ban from their game collections! Will they make the right decisions? Do you guys agree with their picks? Watch and sound off in the comments!

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In today's episode, some new editions of games are coming out just in time for their anniversaries! We talk about some exciting upcoming Kickstarters like Monsters and the Things That Destroy Them! So stay tuned for that and more on today's rundown!

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In this new topic episode, we get to know our crew a little bit better! What got them into hobby gaming? What other interests do they have? and more! So join us in getting to know us!

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In this episode, and as you saw last week, we are switching up the format! One week will be games played, news, and Kickstarters. While the off week will be our topics, top 10s, and others! This week we talk about Quatermain, A new Quacks of Quedlinburg, Yucatan, and more!

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Welcome to the next Top Ten! Today we look back at 2021 and try to pick our favorite games we played that were new to us! What games did you play last year that were new to you? What did you think of our list? Come and watch!

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In this episode, the group goes through a bunch of resolutions they have for the new year they want to accomplish for the hobby (and show). Also, plenty of news and games played this week to whet your appetite.

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In this last Rundown before the new year, the crew takes a look ahead at some games they are excited for in 2022! We talk about interesting things happening to some crowdfunding platforms, some intriguing acquisitions of companies, and a whole heap of games that were played! So join us and watch!

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In this episode of the Board Game Rundown, the guys talk about some enjoyable and difficult co-ops games to dig your teeth into! We also go over some very surprising news and Kickstarters! So why don't you join us and watch?!

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Jason from the Board Game Mechanics joins us in today's episode to talk with us about the value we place on our board games! We also talk about the latest news and Kickstarters, including Marvel Zombies and Harakiri!

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Hey, guys! Dan's back from being sick, and that means he can get back to making these audio-only versions of the podcast.

In this episode, we talk about games and accessories you should put on your Christmas lists this year! We also talk about 2 interesting Kickstarters, more shipping woes, and the plethora of games played over this past holiday weekend!

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Hey, guys! Dan's back from being sick, and that means he can get back to making these audio-only versions of the podcast.

In today's episode, we're down two hosts, but that's okay because we have a discussion on Legacy games and they are the best for the job! Also, CMON announces their newest Kickstarter, and more news and crowdfunding coming your way this week!

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In this episode, we talk about the games you should absolutely NOT bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Please don't ruin a holiday for your family. Also, some exciting news and Kickstarters to get you through this weekend! So come check it out!

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In this episode of Board Game Rundown, we talk about how to go from mainstream classics into the more hobby board games with a guide about which games to try to make the transition! We also talk about the biggest news and crowdfunding campaigns to drop this week! So check it out!

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With travel season coming, the crew takes a look at the best games to take with you for when you go on the road! We take a look at some interesting news and look at all the properties being adapted into board games for crowdfunding! So open this tab, and take a look at what's in store!

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Time to get Spoopy with your favorite Board Game Crew as they talk Halloween Games!

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Once a year an event called JuliaCon is held by Tim's family. A 3-day weekend that people go out of town to attend and play board games non-stop. Naturally, we at Board Game Rundown LOVE this because, besides seeing friends, it lets us play a bunch of games that we normally have no time to get to the table. Today we talk about all the different games we played and go a little in-depth on each one.

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In this episode, we talk about a popular genre of game based around keeping your whereabouts secret: The Hidden Movement Game! And as always the latest in News and Crowdfunding, and keeping up with what was played the past week.

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This week the gang goes in-depth on Origins, Geekway, and a few other Cons. They talk about the attendance of each, what was released, and why they didn't go. It's a bit of a slow week news-wise, but they have some interesting games on Kickstarter and Gamefound to talk about.

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In this episode, we talk about things that bring out the theme of a game in really cool ways. We also get kinda drunk-punchy. As always we bring you the latest news and crowdfunding, and answer a 'hungry' fan request!

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All Gen Con, all the time. In this episode, we take a look at all the exciting announcements made at this year's Gencon!

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This week we talk about why we play board games. Is it for fun? Is it to win? Both? Neither? We also talk about the latest in news and crowdfunding. Also, some opinions fly around about the games we played this week! And introducing Bleeps, the censor cat.

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Today on the Rundown we have a very surprising topic from Tim, that send the rest of the crew through a loop! We also have some lengthy discussions about Ankh and tabletop etiquette. As always the latest news and crowdfunding as well!

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Today on The Rundown we have an interview with both the creator AND Illustrator of Deck of Wonders, Dennis Furia, and Lauren Brown! Plus, an exclusive art card reveal! And of course, all the recent news and crowdfunds of the week! So, why not take a look!

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In this week's episode, we have the creator of the upcoming tabletop Kickstarter game, Dice Lords: A Collectible Trading Dice Game. The creator, Brandon Smead, gives the rundown of what to expect! As always we also have the latest in news and crowdfunding to share!

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We apologize for being so late with this episode. We ran into a bunch of technical difficulties with the upload...

Today we talk with the designer of the 2-player tactical mech-combat game, REDLINE, Cameron Dueker! We also have the latest in news, Kickstarters, Gamefounds, AND we announce the winner of our 500 subscriber giveaway!

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Today we interview one of the designers of Shadowgate, The Living Castle, Chris Gaizat. We cover everything from the upcoming Kickstarter, to going in-depth into the gameplay mechanics.

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In today's episode, we have an in-depth interview with the designer of Oros, the mountain shifting board game, Brandt Brinkerhoff. We also talk about some latest news, Kickstarters, and a reminder that our 500 sub giveaway is STILL ongoing!


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On a very special rundown this week, we have one of the designers of Runes of Zun on to talk to us all about the game, Alex Inoue! And as always, the latest news, and crowdfunding projects to get your appetite wet!

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I apologize for this week's episode being late. I failed and forgot to upload it and I will try to not let it happen again.


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In this week's episode, we talk all about canceled games. What was canceled? Why? What canceled games should come back?  As always we have more news and crowdfunding to show you guys.

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Today on the Board Game Rundown, the guys take a genre we love: Social Deduction Games. We break 'em down, build 'em up, and generally dissect why people like or hate them so much! We also go into the latest in industry news and crowdfunding!

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What Qualifies as an expansion? What Makes a good expansion? A bad one? Yes, yes, you get it. This week is all about game expansions. And as always, the latest news and crowdfunding!

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In this week's episode, it's all about which designers make up most of your board game collection? Is there a specific reason? Or is just happenstance? And as always we come at you with the latest news, crowdfunding, and games we've been playing!


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Today we have the creator and designer of SKEPTICS, Jon Usiak, with us to give us the lowdown on this exciting paranormal investigation game that's on Kickstarter right now! Plus, some interesting news to get your hobby hands shaking with joy! And our Subscriber Giveaway is still ongoing, so don't forget to sub to the channel and comment on the giveaway vid!


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With a special guest in tow, the group tackles a topic they couldn't do by themselves, the female perspective in the gaming hobby and industry! And as always, we talk about the latest news, Kickstarters, and more!


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