On Board Games: Recent Episodes
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Tony Lawhorne about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- Ladies & Gentlemen
- Space Base
- Drillers
- Lords of Vegas Underworld
- Fliptoons
- Relative Space
- Kingdom Rush
- Sizewise
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(28:08) Then, the two talk about Tony's new game Cattywampus and this year's GenCon.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- Dewey Game Collection Lifecycle
- Trombone Champ
- Phasers vs. Grazers
- Pan Am
- LOTR Fellowship of the Ring The Trick Taking Game
- Mini Rogue: The Council
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(37:18) Then, the two talk about the Image Interpreation in terms of game play and design.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Lee Hughs from Tabletop Coach about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- Twilight Imperium 4
- Coloma
- Stone Age
- Railroad Inc
- Tend
- Twilight Inscription
- Deduce or Die
- Awkward Guests
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(23:59) Then, the two talk about the Tabletop Coach app.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Clarence Timmerman from the Victory Track about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- Hot Streak
- Clank! In Space
- Cozy Stickerville
- Obsession
- Finspan
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(21:24) Then, the two break down Twilight Imperium 4.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivers about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- Fantasy Realms
- Similo
- Eternal Decks
- Noobs in Space
- The Hobbit There and Back Again
- Kokeshi
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(23:21) Then, the two talk about expansions, when they are needed and when they aren;t.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Joe Slack from Crazy Like a Box about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- So Clover
- Fjords
- The Fog
- Twilight Imperium 4
- Saboteur
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(20:02) Then, the two talk about the impact player count has on game design.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- Phasers vs Grazers http://frogjumpinggames.com
- Fate of the Fellowship
- DC Breakout Arkham Asylum
- My Father's Work
- Monopoly Deal No Mercy
- Catan on the Road
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(32:37) Then, the two talk about game teaching a game and the design considerations about that.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- Clusterpuck http://frogjumpinggames.com
- Phasers vs Grazers http://frogjumpinggames.com
- Fate of the Fellowship
- Reign of Dragoness
- Half Truth Second Guess
- Trick Takers
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(46:16) Then, the two talk about game balance and is it important?
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Mark Elias about games (and other things) they've played lately.
Games discussed are:
- Werewolf
- Ito
- Turing Machine
- Poker
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(16:14) Then, the two talk about using game play logic in the movies.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivvers all about the recent BGG@Sea cruise they took down under. After that, they dive into one of the largest Review-a-palooza's they've ever done.
Games reviewed are:
- Panda Royale
- Moon Colony Bloodbath
- Koekeshi
- Ticket To Ride Marklin
- Animal Rescue Team (followed by an ad break)
- Vivo
- Rebel Princess
- Lightspeed Arena
- Forest Shuffle
- Eternal Decks
- A Place for all my Books
- Nemesis
- Gnoming Around
- 3-2-1 Countdown
- Toilz + Trouble
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(33:14) Then, the reviews continue.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivvers all about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Wonderlands War
- Rhino Hero Super Battle
- Can't Stop
- Scarface 1920
- Galactic Cruise
- Arydia
- Koekeshi
- Holiday Hijinxs
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(27:31) Then, the two talk about game night fails and how to avoid them.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Andrew Stiles all about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Lodge
- 7 Empires
- Tower Up
- Manhattan
- Flowers
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(16:19) Then, the two talk about how to get big fun out of a small box game.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Hatherley of Freeform Games all about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Forest Shuffle Dartmoor
- Obsession
- London
- Puerto Rico
- Traveller
- Origin Story
- Nemesis: Retaliation
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(15:16) Then, the two talk about what makes a good murder mystery game and how to host a murder.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III all about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Baseball Card GM
- Sensu
- Bomb Busters
- Ticket to Ride
- Unsettled
- Lure
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(38:49) Then, the two talk about what fun is and how boardgames are fun.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Endangered Asia
- Sensu
- The Artemis Enterprise
- My Father's Work
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(24:41) Then, the two talk about Marc's New Year's gaming resolutions from last year and the new ones for this year.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Rob Searing from Boardgames with Rob all about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Luthier
- The Plum Island Horror
- Acquaria
- We Have a Problem Mr. President
- 20 Strong
- Ants
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(21:53) Then, the two talk about 8 out of 10 games. When everything is good and almost nothing is bad.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Spectre of Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Snowdonia
- Joyride
- The Artemis Project
- Exit Advent Calendar
- Man Eating House
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(27:20) Then, the two talk about Marc's experiences at Essen and Pax Unplugged.
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On this special episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III, the Starfleet Master of Ceremonies and Super Admiral fo the Subspace Funk Armada.
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The two compare and contrast their experiences at BGG Con and Pax Unplugged.
- Along the way they talk about:
- Medusa's Garden
- Deduce or Die
- LinkTo
- Things in Rings
- Slot Machine Millionaire
- Love Struck
- Monikers
- Don't Llama Dice
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Grandpa Beck from Grandpa Beck's Games all about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Flip 7
- Age of the Moon
- Bomb Busters
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(17:56) Then, the two talk about the connections games can make between people.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Crash Octopus
- Bomb Busters
- Half Truth
- Blippo+
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(34:15) Then, the two review Jackbox Party Pack 11.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Person Do Thing
- Truckin 76
- Aqueda City of Umbrellas
- Firefly
- Hot Streak
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(27:01) Then, the two talk about the role of luck in game design.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Isaac Shalev about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Here I Stand
- Panda Spin
- Dead Cells
- Dropolter
- Bomb Busters
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(21:17) Then, the two talk about Isaac's idea about Post Euro games.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Sen-Foong Lim about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Fate of the Fellowship
- Happy Salmon
- Flip 7
- Hot Streak
- Camel Up
- Truckin' 76
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(31:47) Then, the two talk about what RPG elements can be used in board game design.
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On this in-person episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Hamster Roll
- Koekeshi
- Bouba/Kiki
- Clank Catacombs
- Downfall of Pompei
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(17:26) Then, the two talk about modernising the Downfall of Pompei and, by extension, other older games.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Rob Searing from Board Games with Rob and Insert Here about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Merchants of Andromeda
- Samurai / Hanami
- Lightning Train
- Stroop
- Bouba/Kiki
- Koi
- Nemesis: Retaliation
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(24:01) Then, the two talk about length of game play and is playing mulitple short games better than one long one or vice versa.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Circus Flohcuti
- Obsession
- Deus
- Nemesis: Retaliation
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(31:00) Then, Marc tells what it was like to be part of a Kennerspiel des Jahres winning team.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Brass Lancashire
- Moonga Invaders
- Big Time Boxing
- Superskill Pinball
- A little about Jackbox
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(23:56) Then, they talk about the end part of various games and the impact it has on game play and the players.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve and Shane from the Mate! Let's Play podcast to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Flip 7
- Pergola
- Lords of Waterdeep
- Imperial
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(25:54) Then, they talk about what goes on in our brains while we play.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Hot Streak
- Arydia
- Western Legends
- Codenames Duet
- Forgotten Ruin
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(29:48) Then, they what makes a game timeless?
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Chris and Casey from Solid Roots game company to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Root
- Beyond the Sun
- Skip Bo
- Grand Austria Hotel
- Ma's Deep Shinola
- Momo's Shanghai Rummy
- Firefly
- Star Wars Outer Rim
- Aquanauts
- One Night Ultimate Werewolf
- Blood on the Clocktower
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(29:31) Then, they discuss a recent "Make your own board game" event that they hosted.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Paper App Dungeon
- Super Skill Pinball
- Free League Publishing Hexcrawl games
- Monster of the Week
- Flamecraft
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(28:47) Then, they discuss the impact art has on the game play experience.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Brass Burmingham
- Star Trek Star Realms
- Bomb Busters
- Bloomchasers
- Sunderfolk
- My Father's Work
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(32:04) Then, they discuss the impact of using real time in board games both from the design and experience point of view.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steve talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Age of Steam
- Bomb Busters
- Deep Regrets
- Kallax.io
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(23:28) Then, they discuss playing boardgames virtually, the pros and the cons.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Galactic Cruise
- Buffet Boss
- The Plum Island Horror
- Kokeshi
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(20:58) Then, they discuss the impacts the current 145% tariff on Chinese goods has on the boardgame industry.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Balatro
- Galactic Cruise
- Bonhanza
- Fear
- Power Grid
- Flamecraft
- Brindlewood Bay
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(27:43) Then, they discuss different methods RPGs use dice and what the design impacts are with them.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- UnPub
- Wilmot's Warehouse
- Innovation
- Lords of Vegas
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(25:47) Then, they discuss using a casino as a theme in board games.
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Sorry listeners, Erik fell off a ladder and broke his pelvis in 3 places so there hasn't been time to record an episode.
Good news is he is on the mend and should have an episode ready in two weeks, so stay tuned and thanks for listening.
On this very special episode of On Board Games, Erik, Bruce, and Steve get together to give their lists of the top 10 games of all time. Come and listen and let us know what we should have had or why what we picked is not right. :)
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Shawn Hoult of Allies or Enemies to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Western Legends
- Return to Dark Tower
- Bussen Stop
- Cabanga
- Quacks of Quedlinberg
- In the Footsteps of Darwin and Marie Curie
- Arydia
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(21:55) Then, they discuss what nostalgia brings to a game both in play and design.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Aryida
- Cursed Court
- No Thanks
- Lords of Vegas
- Dominion
- Murano
- Splendor
- The Discworld RPG
- Tiny Epic Dungeon Adventures
- Outgunned
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(23:30) Then, they discuss when it is appropriate for the GM to dictate what the PC does in a game.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild and Steph Hodge from All the Meeples of the Rainbow to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Bomb Busters
- Canopy Evergreen
- GI Joe Deck Builder: Silent Interlude
- Star Realms: Rise of the Empire
- Ang's Destiny
- The Game of 49
- Odd Pieces Puzzles
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(25:31) Then, they discuss what it takes to be an ubergamer and why.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bruce Voge III and Steve Chivers to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- The Gang
- Ito
- Freedom Five
- Monopoly Expansions
- Unconscious Mind
- Hour of Need
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(34:44) Then, they discuss what they like about the boardgaming hobby.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guildmaster Marc Specter to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Mille Fiori
- Kingdom Rush
- Roll for It
- Tiny Laser Heist
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(32:26) Then, they discuss what their 2025 gaming resolutions are.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Plaay Sports
- Obsession Characters
- Monopoly Chance
- Thunder Road Carnival of Chaos
- Tiny Laser Heist
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(36:10) Then, they discuss toyetics in game design
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Freedom Five
- Trophy Gold
- Vacsen
- Obsession
- Crusader Kings
- Midnight Suns
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(24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Freedom Five
- The Artemis Enterprise
- Castles of Mad King Ludwig
- Great Excavations
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(27:16) Then, they discuss what are the responsibilities of a backer of a crowdfunded game.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bill Corey talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Hexarchy
- The Gang
- Balataro
- Everdell
- Freedom Five
- Holiday Hijinks Kickstarter
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(25:57) The discuss if game design is art and if so, how?
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steven Chivers talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Brass Birmingham
- Endeavor Deep Sea
- Expressions
- The Gang
- This is not a Hat
- Cabanga
- Things in Rings
- Holiday Hijinks Kickstarter
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(30:25) Next, they talk about ways to travel with games.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Flip 7
- Endeavor Deep Sea
- Balatro Mobile
- Mini Poker Chips (BGG Thread here)
- Jackbox Survey Sample
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(30:26) Next, they talk about the systems behind game design, the AI of the game itself.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Scott's Giant Meeple Dicetower
- Slay the Spire the board game
- First in Flight
- Alice is MIssing
- Owlbear Omlette and Prisoner of the Elf King
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(29:41) Next, they talk about how you can use AI in your RPG campaign.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steve Chivers of Board Game Chin Wag to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Distilled
- Too Many Bones
- Sky Team
- Slay the Spire the board game
- Orleans
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(32:47) Next, they talk about how Eurogames have evolved over time.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Endangered - Australia
- Endangered Rescue - Galapagos Penguins
- Gravity Falls ARG
- Gloomhaven
- Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition
- Red Catherdral
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Check out the Tir na nOg reprint on Kickstarter now!
(16:58) Next, they talk about Marc's experiences at this year's GenCon and what happens when your games keep selling out.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Ori Kagan to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Dune
- Harrow County
- The Fog: Escape from Paradise
- Tin Helm
- Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition
- Super Snipers
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(23:43) Next, they talk about creating Kickstarter videos and finding that true marketing plan for your game.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Isaac Shalev to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Ark Nova
- Legacy of Yo
- Draft and Write Records
- Obsession
- Ezra and Nehamiah
- New Angles
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(28:23) Next, they talk all what happens when the theme of a game changes during design.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Jacob Bowers from Well To Do Walrus Games to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Space Empires 4x
- Words of a Feather
- Eclipse Second Dawn
- Wyrmspan
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(22:21) Next, they talk all about ways to help break designer block.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce are joind by Jeff Anderson from QWYX Events and BGG, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Blood on the Clocktower
- Charcuterie
- The Plum Island Horror
- The Gang
- Zendo
- Words of a Feather
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(30:54) Next, they talk all about hosting and attending gaming cruises and conventions.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Tony Lawhorne from Lawhorne Design, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- Faraway
- Federation
- Savage Worlds Adventure Edition
- Draft & Write Records
- Hissy Fit
- Xylotar
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(17:56) Next, they talk about creating eye-catching things for your convention booth.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Steve Chivers, from Board Game Chin Wag, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- World Wonders
- Heat: Pedal to the Metal
- Atlantis Rising
- Pole Position
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(27:17) Next, they talk about the mental health, specifically depression and anxiety, and how you can use board games to help.
Click here for information on R U OK day and mental health resources.
Click here for information from SAMHSA National Health Care.
Click here for information from the National Institute of Mental Health.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
- The Podfather Cruise II overview
- Cabanga
- Penny Black
- Expressions
- My Fathers Work
- That's not a Hat
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(39:41) Next, they talk about the UnPub convention and Bruce's experiences there.
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played including:
- Dead Man's Draw
- Camel Up
- Bier Pioniere
- Ora et Labora
- A brief tangent on budgeting
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(24:40) Next, they talk about the psychology behind Bouba Kiki and Stroop and designing games around these types of concepts.
The Kickstarter is active until May 3, 2024, so check it out!
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:
- The Morrison Game Factory
- Mystery Dice
- Planet Unknown
- HeroQuest
- Isle of Cats
- Castles of Burgundy GameFound
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(26:08) Next, they talk about conflict resultions in RPGs and how to make that conflict fun and memorable.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Bob Wieman, the Scholeologist himself, to talk about games they've played including:
- Marvel Champions
- Istanbul the dice game
- Masks RPG
- Goblin Quest RPG
- Trophy Gold RPG
- Bohananza
- The Crew
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(27:36) Next, they talk about Kickstarter, are there companies that are too big for it, and what impact does it have on the board game landscape.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:
- Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition
- Picture Perfect
- Quacks of Quedlinberg
- Discworld RPG
- Outgunned RPG
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(20:53) Next, they talk briefly about ShushCon and Token Con and then about creating a new game collection from scratch.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played including:
- Gloomhaven - http://gloomhaven-storyline.com
- Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition
- Sentinels of the Multiverse
- Furnace
- Imperial
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(21:08) Next, they talk about innovation vs. iteration in game design and its impacts.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:
- Magical Kitties Save the Day
- Rising Sun
- Forest Shuffle
- Captain Sonar
(14:54) Next, they talk about getting your players to be engaged with your RPG campaign.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce are joined by Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies to talk about games they've played including:
- Ice Cool
- Rhino Hero
- Binho
- Camp Grizzly
- Mythwind
- Ready Set Bet
Allies or Enemies YouTube Channel
(23:43) Next, they talk about games from their youth and what it is about them they remember most.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Don and Bruce to talk about games they've played including:
- Return to Dark Tower RPG
- Ghostbusters RPG
- Draft Duel
- Imperial
- The Patriot
- Sushi Boat
- Tiny Epic Cthulhu
- Blood on the Clocktower
Next, they talk about what they they will play or what they are interested in 2024.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Level Up Board Game Podcast host Patrick Hepner to talk about games they've played including:
- ISS Vanguard
- Frost Punk
- Obsession
- Thunder Road Vendetta
(29:06) Next, they talk about how to choose what game to play next at game night.
Link to Erik's game menu.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guild folk Marc Specter and Glenn Glaherty to talk about games they've played including:
- Leaf
- The Artemis Project
- Byline
- Aleph Null
- Friday
- Decrypto
- Sandwiches and City of Gangsters (prototypes)
- Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria
- The Artemis Odyssey
(21:07) Next, the three talk about how to market boardgames.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played including:
- Parade
- Run
- Fugitive
- Challengers
(15:34) Next, the two talk about Kathleen's experiences at BGG Con.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played and Erik's experience at BGG.Con 2023. Games talked about include:
- Sky Team
- Horrified Greek Monsters
- Pirate Borg
- Farflung
- Blood on the Clocktower
- War of the Ring
- War of the Ring the card game
- Stranger Things
- Artemis Odyssey
- Merchants of Magick
- Quartermaster General
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Planet Unkown
- Dark Tower Covenant
- Silent Death
- Monster of the Week
- Mille Fiore
- Cleopatra and the Society of Architects
Mayan Curse Kickstarter
(20:23) Then they talk about games with tactile components and its impacts.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Ace Ellett from Bluefish Games to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Sky Team
- Fugitive 2nd edition
- Lost in the Shuffle
- Endangered
- Puzzled Pint
- Dash
(19:09) Then they talk about games that can only be played once and the implications that has.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Spy Car Escape
- Head Trip
- Dice Forge
- Rattlebones
- Hoopla
(30:45) Then they talk about games with large groups, from 10 - 1000. What works, what are some design thoughts, and how to keep that many people entertained.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jay Cormier about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Gaslands
- Silent Death
- Mr. President
- Indiana Jones: The Sands of Adventure
- Monster of the week
Fail Faster website
Design Destiny Kickstarter Scott Nicholson's Introspective video about Design Destiny
(15:08) Then they talk about the "fail faster" concept in game design and the tools Jay has designed to help with that.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk with Bez about games they've played lately and other things including:
- The Crew
- Mr. President
- Connect Four Spin
- We Love Katmari
Stuff by Bez website
Endangered: American Red Wolves and Endangered Rescue Kickstarter
(29:40) Then they talk about incorporating the human element in games.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Thunder Road Vendetta
- Mr. President
(22:35) Then they talk quirky games and what they bring to the table.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Final Girl
- Chicken!
- Whale to Look
- Nine Tiles Panic
- Skyteam
- The Game: Face to Face
- Search for Planet X
(14:28) Then they talk what Kathleen's experience at GenCon, UKGE, and other cons.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- ISS Vanguard
- Quest Tower by Escape Welt
- Diablo IV
- Thunder Road Vendetta
- Monster of the Week
- One Night Ultimate Super Villains
- Cursed Court
- Gameframe Kickstarter
(35:45) Then they talk what makes the weight of a game and when does it go from medium to heavy.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Sen-Foong Lim and Banana Chan to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Bloodbeam Badlands
- No Context
- Murano
- The Ground Hog Gambit
- The Bin Packing Problem (Excel files and instructions in the link)
(15:00) Then they talk all about time travel in games, especially RPGs.
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On this episode of On Board Games Don and Erik are joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Renegade Games
- Good Omens: an Ineffable Game
- Magic: The Gathering
- Great Excavations
- Maximum Apocalypse
(18:55) Then they talk all about Grand Gamers Guild's Origins experience.
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On this episode of On Board Games Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately and other things including:
- Vampire The Masquerade: Rivals
- Rengade Design Studio
- Feng Shui
- City of Mist
- Ready Set Bet
- Kickstarter
- Diabo IV
- Firefly Gamefound
- Ticket To Ride - Legacy
- Crossbows and Catapults
- FormulaGP
(27:00) Then they talk all about RPG game design considerations.
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On this episode of On Board Games Don and Eriktalk about games they've played lately including:
- Grand Gamers Guild Kickstarter of Endeavor Deep Sea
- Savage Worlds Adventure Edition
- Monster Match Game
- Tiny War of the Ring project
(17:20) Then they talk all about game-adjacent products that either do or should exist.
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On this episode of On Board Games Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including:
- Renegade Games upcoming Good Omens game
- Thunder Road
- Final Girl
- Paint Pal Studio
- Steam Up
- Jackbox 9
(18:32) Then they talk AI in game design both ethically and practically.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including:
- Mia and the Dragon Princess
- MLB the Show
- Ready Set Bet
- Monopoly the Pizza edition and Monopoly Millenium
- Roll and Rock
- Wavelength
(26:35) Then they talk about Bruce's recent visit to UnPub; what to expect and what it is like.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including:
- Black Sonata
- Catan
- Micro Macro: Crime City All In
- Puzzlewelt
- Final Girl
(25:11) Then they talk about Klaus Teuber, his games, his legacy, and of course, Catan.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jason Washburn from Gamelyn Games about games they've played lately including:
- Scarface 1920
- Blood on the Clock Tower
- Oathsworn
- ISS Vanguard
- Tir Na Nog
- Ready Set Bet
Check out the Last Kingdom Kickstarter, going until April 14th https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/the-last-kingdom-board-game/description
(22:28) Then they talk working on a licensed board game.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Nick Ferris about games they've played lately including:
- Flamecraft
- The Pharoah's Challenge at ShushCON
- Everdell
- Randomized Zelda
Check out the Tir Na Nog Kickstarter, going live March 28
(18:32) Then they talk about what a cultural consultant is and how it impacts board game design.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including:
- Viticulture
- 5 Parsecs from Home
- Valor RPG
(11:21) Then Erik and Don take a look at how to run and what to experience in a smaller con.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik, Don, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including:
- Santorini New York
- Brindlewood Bay
- Ten Dates
- Tir Na Nog
(30:11) Then, Jennifer Kitzman, customer service for Slugfest Games, joins Donald to talk about Dungeon Decorators, Red Dragon Inn 9 and how you keep a game fresh after 9 installments. Check out the Red Dragon Inn 9 Kickstarter.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slugfestgames/the-red-dragon-inn-9-the-undercity
(56:17) Lastly, Erik, Don, and Bruce take a look at point scoring systems in games and the effect they have both psychologically and on the game itself.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including:
- Betrayal at Baldur's Gate/House on the Hill
- Echoes
- Escapewelt
- Viticulture
- Endeavor Deap Sea preview
(22:03) Then the two talk about the recent issue from WotC regarding the D&D OGL.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played lately including:
- Ark Nova
- Marvel Champions
- Luck be a Landlord
- Return to Dark Tower
- ISS Vanguard
- Gen 7
(25:16) Then the two talk about video games that are like boardgames.
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On this episode of On Board Games Donald is joined by Kevin Carpenter of AWD Loot and the Rolling in the Mist podcast. They talk about the City of Mist RPG, GMing, and other RPG stuff.
Kevin Carpenter - https://kevincarpenter.squarespace.com/
AWD Loot -https://www.youtube.com/@AWDLoot
Son of Oak - City of Mist website - https://cityofmist.co/
City of Mist Discord - https://discord.gg/dmNWemgg3x
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by John Wick to talk about some games we played including:
- Marvel Multiverse RPG
- City of Mist
John Wick: https://www.patreon.com/thejohnwick and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyPASGalHol_kq8J8ldG7w
And then we dive into the 31 day character challenge and discuss characters in RPGs in general.
NSFW: Link to the F'n D&D: https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1576414760360.pdf
And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.
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In this third very special episode of On Board Games, we continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.
We talk to or hear from:
(2:18) Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild
(22:30) Stephanie Frey
(41:55) Bill Corey
And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.
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In this very special episode of On Board Games, continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.
But first, Don and Erik talk about:
- Blood on the Clocktower
- Curse of the Dark
- GI Joe Mission Critical
- Uberstax
- City of Mist
- Tiny Epic Crimes which is currently on Kickstarter
We talk to or hear from:
(33:37) Stephen Buonocore, the Podfather of Gaming
(57:07) The Swarmcast
(59:44) Giles Pritchard
And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.
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In this very special episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik take some time to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.
We talk to or hear from:
(2:00) Scott Nicholson
(26:38) Stephen from the Spiel
(27:47) Eric Summerer
(43:35) Kathleen Mercury
(47:44) Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games
And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500 episodes.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Agents of SMERSH the Epic Edition
- Oathsworn
- The Pumpkin Problem
- ISS Vanguard
(26:35) Then, they reflect on the past 16 years of broadcasting and changes in the game industry. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played lately, including:
- Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game
- Cold Case - A Pinch of Murder
- Superskill Pinball - Star Trek
- Dark Elf Dice
- Frosthaven
- EscapeWelt Puzzle box Kickstarter
(29:19) Then, they talk about the World Series of Boardgaming (promo code: podfather) and this year's Essen game fair. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Joe Slack about games they've played lately, including:
- Friday
- Dungeon World
- GI Joe Deck Builder: Shadow of the Serpent
- Gloomhaven App
- Steampunk Rally
- Vampire The Masquerade Rivals: Heart of Europe
- The Birthday Burglar
14 Frantic Minutes Kickstarter (18:27) Then, they talk designing games that play in real-time. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by Jon Maness to review a whole bunch of games including:
* Welcome To...
- The House of Wisdom - https://unclezezzeac.games/the-house-of-wisdom
- Costume Party Detective/Assassin
- Dungeon Mayhem
- Dungeon Party
- Vampire: The Masquerade - Rivals : Shadows and Shrouds
- Anchorman
- Trogdor
- Monster Crunch
- Oathsworn
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Laurie Blake from No Rolls Barred about games they've played lately, including:
- Wonderland's War
- Return to Dark Tower
- Bristol 1350
- Black Death
No Rolls Barred (26:36) Then, they talk about color commentary in games like Blood on the Clocktower. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played lately, including:
- My Fathers Work
- GI Joe Deckbuilder
- The future of legacy games
(17:25) Then, they talk what steps to take when you are ready to start physically designing your game. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Robert Searing to talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Outer Rim
- Funkos new Jurrasic Park game
- Chronicles of Avel
- The Librarians card game
- Agents of SMERSH
- Secrets of the Lost Station
- Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals
Robert Searing https://www.inserthere.me/ (21:14) Then, they talk about Robert's trip to this year's GenCon. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Exit Orient Express
- GI Joe RPG
- Gravwell
- Burgle Bros
- Erik's results with storing games with the Bin Packing Problem
(11:52) Then, they talk about issues in their gaming group and possible solutions. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Reed Little to talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Masks
- EscapeWelt https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/
- Star Wars Outer Rim with the Unfinished Business Expansion
- Production copy of Blood on the Clocktower
- C4 Labs Die coaster https://www.c4labs.com/product-category/gaming-products/gaming-accessories/
(14:27) Then, they take a look at super hero RPGs. The history, the difference between them and other RPGs, and what they look for in one. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk with Nikhil Puhrasher bout games they've played lately, including:
- Aquatica
- Tapestry
- Spirit Island: Jagged Earth
- Foundations of Rome
- Return to Dark Tower
- Ark Nova
Website boardgamethinking.com or email him at boardgamethinking@gmail.com (22:45) Then, they dive deeply into aspects of board game design. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Longshot the Dice Game
- EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/
https://www.escapewelt.com/ - Unlock Mythic Adventures and Star Wars
- Kabuto Sumo
- GI Joe RPG
- Outer Rim Unfinished Business
- Box1
(33:46) Then, they dive into what is fun and what makes board games fun. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Trash Pandas
- Eclipse: New Dawn
- Dune
- EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/
https://www.escapewelt.com/ - This Didn't Happen: Kickstarter link
- The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders
- Painting Return to Dark Tower and SpeedPaints
(24:52) Then, they talk about mystery in board games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik are joined by Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games to talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Gizmos
- The Boys: This is Gonna Hurt
- Time Stories: Madame
- The King is Dead
- Cartographers
- The GI Joe RPG from Renegade Games
- Satelites and Commanders for the Artemis Project
Tiny Epic Vikings on Kickstarter (18:56) Then, the three talk about Tiny Epic Vikings, how Kickstarter has changed over the years, and of course, shipping. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steven Mount to talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Return to Dark Tower
- This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter coming in June)
- Evil Genius's upcoming take on d20 Modern with many IPs
- A quick detour about Highlander
- Bohnanza
- Architects of the West Kingdom
(19:13) Erik and Steven talk about how to introduce people to boardgames and give a plethora of game recommendations. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Corsairs
- Discuss upcoming expansions to the GI Joe Deckbuilder and Star Wars Outer Rim
- Time Breaker
- The Tea Dragon Society
- Return to Dark Tower
(20:13) Erik and Don talk about how to get started painting minitaures, the amazingness that is Army Painter Speedpaints, and options when you just want the painting done quickly. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don review a bunch of games:
- Heul Doch MauMau
- Nemesis Lockdown
- Unlock: The Nautilus Traps
- Pan Am
- L.L.A.M.A.
- Blood on the Clocktower
- Dune Betrayal
- Draftosaurus
- Return to Dark Tower
-
Marvel United
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Stephanie Straw are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about what they've played/done lately including: * Living Forest
- Cytosis
- Ark Nova
- Pan Am
- Voyages
- Spacebase
Joe Slack can be found at https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/ (22:15) Next, the three discuss careers in the gaming industry. What jobs there are and how to get them. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik are joined by Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild to talk about what they've played/done lately including: * Tir Na Nog
- Box One
- Spiel Presents "Made for Play"
- Everdell
- Belgium Beer Race
Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/ (21:13) Next, they talk about things they've tried related to gaming including: * Storing games most efficiently using the Bin Packing Problem http://verolog.deis.unibo.it/bpp-spreadsheet-solver. * Doing a one-print run expansion for Endangered https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-monarch-butterflies * Making your own game boxes
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Stephen Hanan talk about what they've played/done lately including: * Payday
- Frost Haven
- Inscription
- Nemesis Lockdown
- Mystery Dice Kickstarter
- Merchants & Maruaders
- Star Trek Panic
- Tiny Epic Dungeons
Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/ (19:27) Next, they talk about how to start playing RPGs. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac, Don and Erik talk about what they've played/done lately including:
- OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST
- My City
- Nemesis Lockdown
- A discussion about stove top burners
- 3D puzzles
- Lego Netflix aka brickloot.com
- Inscription
(20:50) Next, they talk about Issacs theory that what we call theme is actually setting and theme is actually focus.
You can check his original tweets about this at https://twitter.com/KindFortress/status/1489305625993654273 Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about what they've played lately including:
- OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST
- Our upcoming 15th anniversary
- King Arthur movies
- How a bumper sticker got Don out of a ticket
- The Cupid Crisis
- Dungeon world
- Battlestar Galactica
(28:53) Next, they talk about essence games, what they are and what are some good ones.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Isaac talk about what they've played lately including:
- Final BGG Con Recap
- Golem
- Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals - The Wolf and Rat
- This Didn't Happen Kickstarter
- That Time You Killed Me
(30:35) Next, they talk about campaign games and why they are so hard to finish.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including:
- 5 Parsecs from Home
- Monopoly Builder
- Horrified American Cryptids
- The Primary
- 18 Holes
(29:02) Next, they talk about Jackbox Party Pack 8 and each of the games within.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with TC Petty III from Renegade Games Studio about what they've played lately including:
- Imperium
- Batman Gotham City Chronicles
- Co2
- Lords of Vegas
- Super Skill Pinball
- The Hunger
- Lost Ruins of Anorak
- This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter happening January 5th. Preview is here.)
(21:44) Next, the three talk about the design of the GI Joe Deck-building game and game design in general.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk Marc from the Grand Gamers Guild about what they've played lately including:
- Gorinto
- Five Parsecs from Home
- Skyrim
- This Didn't Happen
(13:52) Next, Marc dives into his very eventful trip to Essen.
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| In this special episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about their experiences going on at BGG.Con right now. * Marvel Champions * BSG * Masterthieves * Other games * Gamer Glass * Many Worlds Tavern * Faiyum
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In this special episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about their experiences going on at BGG.Con right now.
- Buonocore challenge
- GI Joe Deckbuilder
- Land vs Sea
- Furnace
- Kingdom Builder
- Azul: Queen's Garden
- Eclipse
- BGG Roundup
- Gamecrafter
- Everything Epic
- Yarro Studios
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately including:
- Deep Space D6 Armada
- Sentinels of the Multiverse Oblivaeon
- Jackbox Party Pack 8
- King Chocolate
- Super Kitty Bug Slap
- Bloblobber
- Deadly Doodles
(29:11) Next they discuss their plans for BGG.Con in Dallas.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don talks with Jason Perez of Shelf Stories about games he's played lately including:
- Tendiya
- Kingjoy's Music Bakery
(16:54) Next they discuss games representing culture in games.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Mini Rogue
- Sky Towers
- Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket
- Grav Well 2nd edition
- Roguebook
(37:01) Next they discuss games they consider to be recent hidden gems and what to do about them disappearing.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac and Stephanie Straw talk with Curt Cover from Smirk and Dagger games about industry topics including:
- What has been happening with each person
- Distribution changes
(42:38) Next they discuss completely redeveloping an older game.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk with Marc from the Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played recently, including:
- Endangered
- Marvel Champions
- Architects of the Collosium
- IDW Games
Artemis Odyssey Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/the-artemis-odyssey?ref=discovery&term=artemis
(14:37) Next they discuss how to bring back and improve and older game design.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Kathleen talk with Joe Slack about games they've played recently, including:
- Micro Dojo
- Greased Lightning
- Catan
- The Artemis Odyssey
- Steampunk Rally
- Zestrea
- Corporate Shuffle
Joe Slack (https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/)
(20:05) Next they discuss expansions and various concepts around designing them.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played recently, including:
- Search for Planet X
- Scooby Doo Escape From the Haunted Mansion
- The Artemis Odyssey
- Roll Movie
- The current Broken Token issue
Next they discuss moving the show to a bi-weekly format.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce are joined by Bez to talk about games they've played recently, including:
- Downforce - Target edition
- iMagician
http://www.stuffbybez.com/
(20:57) Then they talk about the UK Games Expo.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bryan Warren to talk about games they've played recently, including:
- FASERIP System
- Magic: The Gathering
- Firefly the board game
- Roll Camera
(12:09) Then they talk about what different types of players are looking for in their RPG characters.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don is joined by Bob Wieman and Chris Bell to talk about games they've played recently, including:
- Dune Imperium
- The Initiative
- Betrayal Legacy
- Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse
- Gaslands
- Team 3
(26:00) Then they dive into game variability and how it impacts game play.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played recently, including:
- Dungeon Drop
- Gorinto
- Dale of Merchants
- Search for Planet X
(25:07) Then they dive into ending a campaign game, either board or RPG.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk with Lydia-Rae about games they've played recently, including:
- Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
- Reaper Bones miniatures
- Escape Room Dollhouse game
- The Independence Incident
- Other escape room games
(20:47) Then they dive into hosting gaming events in coffee shops and other public places.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Adam C. about games they've played recently, including:
- Cthulhu Invictus
- Shadows of the Demon Lord
- Vampire The Masquerade: Rivals
- Reaper Bones miniatures
- Kings Dilemma
- The Independence Incident
(14:10) Then they dive into Megadungeons and open gaming. What they are, how they work, and how to do it.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played recently, including:
- Cockroach Poker
- Skull
- Faiyum
- Deep Space D6
(16:22) Then they dive into Amazon striking back at counterfeit games, the current global shipping crisis, and what going back to game conventions might be like.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with the Podfather himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played recently, including:
- Wingspan
- Pises
- Grand Gamer's Guild Meeple Spatula
- The Independence Incident
- Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals
- Roguebook
- Escape Room in a Box: The Walking Dead
(23:52) Then they go into a triple play about games with minis.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce talk with John Maness about games they've played recently, including:
- ESPN Trivia Night
- Funko Pops games
- The Outer Worlds
- Crokinole
(26:13) Then they discuss returning to games with actual people, face-to-face.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Kathleen talk with Joe Slack games they've played recently, including:
- Isle of Cats
- Fantasy Realms
- Shottentotten
- Firefly
- The Crew
- No Thanks
- Deep Sea Adventure
- Deep Space D6
Board Game Design Course
https://www.crazylikeabox.com/
(17:23) Then they discuss how to teach game design well.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don Erik and Adrienne talk about various game-related areas of interest before diving into reviews.
They look at:
- Canvas
- Sky Towers
- Burgle Bros 2
- Aldr the High Sage
- Vampire the Masquerade
- Strange Worlds
- Blood Bowl III (video game)
- Champ'd Up: Slam Down
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Rob Osterman about what they've been playing lately, including:
- Cold Case
- Gorinto
- Lawyer Up
- Warhammer 40k
- Racoon Tycoon
(19:31) Then they delve into streaming games, both tabletop and RPGs.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce talk with Michael J Fox about what tabletop and video games they've been playing lately.
Michael on Twitter - twitter.com/idlemichael
Michael on Twitch - twitch.tv/idlemichael
(25:27) Then they delve into the differences between skill based and luck based game shows, and explore Alex Horne’s gameshow creativity.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Jonathan Chaffer about what they've been playing lately, including:
- Cold Case
- Nivilier
- Project L
- The challenge with coop games
- Letter Jam
Cringle Caper and Independence Incident PnP and Pre-order
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PnP: https://grandgamersguild.com/shop/the-independence-incident-the-kringle-caper-bundle-pnp/
(14:28) Then they talk the challenge of designing escape room games, especially with only 18 cards.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Stephanie Straw talk about what they've been playing lately.
Stephanie Straw
@StephStrawGames
Stephanie's Extra Life
(15:39) Then they talk about bias and the value of rating systems. They also dive into what could be done to get more out of ratings in the future.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Nat Levan and Joshua J Mills about what they've been playing lately including:
- Half Truth
- Bowsers Fury
- Terraforming Mars with 3d pieces
Be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena!
https://bit.ly/3ebxMP0
(12:58) Then the three do a triple-play about games with numbers on the cards.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Jon Maness from Swarmcast about what they've been playing lately including:
- One Deck Dungeon
- Talisman
- Marvel United
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- Star Wars RPG
- Tiny Epic Tactics (Coop)
- Aldr the High Sage
- Aldabas
(28:03) Then the three talk about IP games, specifically comics, and what that means about gameplay and expectations.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Kathleen and Erik talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Cribbage
- Talisman
- Oink Games
(10:42) Then the two of them do a triple-play on spy games.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Can't Stop
- Battletech / Mechwarrior 5
- Valheim
(17:58) Then the two of them talk about games they haven't played in years but want to get back to the table.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Kathleen talk with Bez about what they've been playing lately including:
- Playtesting
- My City
- Iron Dragon
- Flee
Bez
http://www.stuffbybez.com/
https://twitter.com/stuffbybez
(26:57) Then the three of them talk about Game Jams and different ways to use them.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Kathleen talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Wizard
- Tiny Epic Pirates
- Llama
- Burgle Bros 2
- Before I Kill You Mr. Spy
- Terraforming Mars
(16:09) Then the two of them take a look at games that take up small space but provide big gameplay.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about what they've been playing/doing lately including:
- Secrets of the Lost Station/Gloomhaven
- Burgle Bros
- Valheim
- The Division 2
- Marvel Champions
(9:39) Then the two of them discuss methods for creating RPG scenarios like the 5 Room Dungeon.
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about what they've been playing/doing lately including:
- Game design
- Marvel Champions
- Decktective
(21:41) Then the two of them discuss dive into a discussion about motivation theory and motivation for the player.
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On this episode of On Board Games Donald and Erik talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Flux
- Marvel Champions
- Colony
- Storm Kings Thunder (and D&D in general)
- The GISH (Great Int'l Scavenger Hunt)
- Valheim
(30:09) Then the two of them discuss the Rulebook of the Future!
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On this episode of On Board Games Donald is joined by Giles and Calvin Wong Tze Loon.
They talk about what they've been playing lately.
Calvin Wong Tze Loon 黃子倫 @ithayla https://twitter.com/ithayla
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4853363/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Giles Pritchard @caradocp https://twitter.com/caradocp
(20:53) Then they discuss immersion in games.
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On this episode of On Board Games Donald is joined by Jon Maness and Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games.
They talk about what they've been playing and the newest Tiny Epic Games - Tiny Epic Dungeons.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/tiny-epic-dungeons
Michael Coe @Gamelyn_Games
https://www.gamelyngames.com/
Jon Maness http://swarmcastpodcast.com/
(20:03) Then they discuss what it takes to adapt a successful hobby game like Tiny Epic Galaxies to the more mass market friendly Tiny Epic Galaxies Blast Off.
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In this episode Erik and Bill Corey talk about things they've been doing including:
- 18XX online (http://18xx.games)
- Roguebook
- Hades
- Terraforming Mars
- Boardgame Arena and Asmodee
(20:01) Then the two talk about games with lots of plastic vs. games without.
(1:09:08) Lastly, Erik and his son Piers talk about the Total War Warhammer series of games.
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In this episode Don is joined by Scott Nicholson and Giles to talk about things they've been doing including:
- Star Wars Edge of the Empire
- Lost Ruins of Amak
- 18XX online (http://18xx.games)
- Game Stop stock
(27:09) Then we catch up with what Giles and Scott are doing with games online.
Giles is publishing Rascals as part of Kickstarter Zinequest
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/caradocgames/rascals-an-rpg-zine
Scott had resurrected Board Games With Scott as Board Games with Scott Live on YouTube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyRBdPvcWK5vxva5ZCavsK6CtmudaG7F
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In this episode Don, Kathleen, and Isaac talk about what they've played lately.
(24:22) Then the trio dive into game play logging.
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In this episode Erik and Don talk with Andrew Parks from Quixotic Games about games they've played including:
- Pandemic Legacy Season 0
- The Division
- Corridor
- Dune Imperium
- Guildmaster
- Chopstick Mega Dexterity Challenge 3000
(17:14) Then the three talk all about creating a solo variant for both Core Worlds and Core Worlds Empires.
Core Worlds Nemesis/Empires Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quixoticgames/core-worlds-empires-nemesis
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In this episode Erik, Isaac, and Kathleen talk about games they've played and things they've done lately, including:
- Scooby Doo Escape from the Haunted Mansion
- Protospiel
- Secrets of the Lost Station
- Gloomhaven: Jaws of the lion
(19:03) Then the three talk all about game balance. What it is, is it needed, how can you gain it.
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In this episode Bruce, Don, and Erik review a bunch of games.
They look at:
- Wingspan Europa and Oceania
- Space Marines Adventure Game
- Rhino Hero Super Battle
- Scooby Do Betrayal at Mystery Mansion
- Rare Roses
- Chiseled
- Half-Truth
- Outsmarterd
- Overcooked
-
TheUpsideDownChallenge
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In this episode Erik and Don talk real briefly about the future of the show and OnRPGs.
(5:31) Next, Don and Chris Bell talk about their next RPG endeavors.
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In this episode Isaac talks with Dori Adar about what they've played lately including:
- Hades
- 7 Wonders
- Solo gaming
- Latice
(22:14) Next, they take a look at Dori's ABS system of game design.
https://doriadar.medium.com/abs-the-formula-for-building-games-about-building-9f4fb8ce6396
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In this episode Erik and Bill Corey Jr. talk about what they've played lately including:
- Terraforming Mars (digital)
- Chiseled
- Agricola
(18:16) Next, they take a look at one versus many games
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In this episode Erik and Isaac talk with Iain Chantler about what they've played lately including:
- The 7th Continent
- Spirit Island
- Terraforming Mars
(20:16) Next, they take a look at how games can become more ecological sustainable.
Sustainability in Games: http://www.sustainabilityingames.com/
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In this episode Don is joined by Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild where they talk about how they’ve been entertaining themselves lately.
(18:32) Next, they dig into the perils companies have to face after a successful Kickstarter campaign and what the Grand Gamers Guild can do to help. Also, at the end of the episode Marc makes a special offer to On Board Games listeners.
Grand Gamer's Guild holiday specials:
- Kringle Caper Special! Buy 8 get 1 FREE and FREE U.S. shipping
- On Board Games Listener Specials 10% off on anything - through midnight Wed Dec 10 with discount code: INVERSE
Link to the GGG store: https://grandgamersguild.com/games/
Link to The Kringle Caper: https://grandgamersguild.com/the-kringle-caper/
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In this episode Don and Erik welcome Stephen Buonocore to talk about what they've played lately including:
- Twilight Imperium 4th edition
- War of the Ring
- Gloomhaven (digital)
- Evil Dead 2
- Zombiecide: Night of the Living Dead
(22:13) Next they talk about what they look for in different types of games like zombies, euros, RPGs ,etc.
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In this episode Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including:
- Half Truth
- Secrets of the Lost Station
- Gloomhaven (digital)
- Similo
(27:15) Next they do a review of Jackbox Party Pack 7
(1:11:41) Lastly, Brian Counter is back with a look at Star Finder.
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In this episode Don, Erik, and Isaac talk about what Isaac has been up to lately, including a new game of his that are coming out soon, Waddle Down Town.
They also talk about prototyping digitally and other topics of interest.
(29:46) The talk continues and leads into what they have been playing lately, including:
- Unlock
- Freedom Force
- Terraforming Mars (digital)
- Glory to Rome
- Scooby Doo Escape game
- Gloomhaven (digital)
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In this episode Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played recently including:
Freedom Force
Among Us
Pop Up Dungeon
Card Hunter
(21:06) Next the two talk about shedding games from their collection and the Dewey Game-collection Life Cycle.
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In this episode Erik and Bruce are joined by Your Moderator Chris to talk all about game shows and their connection to board games and vice versa.
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In this episode Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played lately including:
- Jackbox Party Pack 7
- The Kringle Caper
- Blood on the Clocktower
(26:14) Then they discuss Bill's 6 types of problem players and what to do about them.
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In this episode Erik and Don talk about:
- Cartooner
- Erik finished painting the figures from Batman
- Big Trouble in Little China
- The Kringle Kaper
- Fiasco
(21:14) Then they talk all about art games.
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This episode starts with Erik and Don ranting about boards in board games before discussing the D&D Adventure Begins game, a new small escape room game from Grand Gamers Guild called The Kringle Caper, and them more general game ranting.
(20:20) Then they discuss battle mats for RPGs including a look at Loke Battle Mats' Little Book of Battle Mats.
(50:17) Lastly, Brian Counter joins us again to talk about Architects of the West Kingdom.
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In this episode, Don talks with:
De Karetas, Diva De 21 on BGG
Sean Torrens, Berix on BGG
Grand Strand Gamers on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/grandstrandgamers
RowdyMeeps on Facebook
@RowdyMeeps on Twitter
In this episode they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of expansions.
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In this episode, Bruce, Don, and Erik get judgie about:
- Heroquest
- Hasbro using crowdfunding
- Videogame Ports
- The Expanse board game
(26:47) They continue with discussions about:
- Hub Games
- Agents of SMERSH
- Godzilla Tokyo Clash
- New superhero version of Defenders of the Realm
- The upcoming Jackbox 7
(1:03:51) After the break, Brian Counter gives a review of Snowdonia.
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In this episode, Adrienne and Kathleen talk with Mike Selinker talk about creating puzzles.
(1:04:16) After the break, Brian Counter gives a review of The Artemis Project.
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In this episode, Don, Erik, and Bill Corey talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Lord of the Rings
- Concordia
- Leaving Earth
- And some shows they are streaming
(24:20) After the break, they launch into a Triple Play all about classic games.
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Rangers of Shadow Deep
- Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
- Unlock: Epic Adventures
- Wingspan
- Gloomhaven online
- Lords of Waterdeep
(20:55) After the break, they have a free associated discussion about game purchases, game play, and on-line RPGs.
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In this episode, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played lately, including:
- Point Salad
- Ankh-Morpork
- A Study in Emerald
- Exit Games: The Stormy Flight
- Concordia
(24:23) After the break, they discuss educational use of games in both schools and in professional development.
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In this episode, Don talks with Chris Bell about their experiences at GenCon Online this year.
(16:03) After the break, they discuss the games they played virtually at GenCon Online.
(45:09) Lastly, Brian Counter is back with a review of Cthulhu Death May Die.
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In this episode, Kathleen talks with Danielle Reynolds and Emma Larkins about the importance of playtesting.
Danielle Reynolds
https://www.dmrcreativegroup.com/
Twitter @CreativeDmr, FB @DMR Creative Group
Emma Larkins
https://twitter.com/emmalarkins
Playtesting resources:
Chicago Discord - https://discord.gg/WdYeDd
Cardboard Edison Playtesting Groups - https://cardboardedison.com/playtest-groups
Seattle Discord - https://discord.gg/Cz8VgCd
Playtesting Etiquette - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xnb3rd_a9VAJ_393vx0u9SZ2k6kLRESg4jWh8i_0TuE/edit?usp=sharing
(13:48) After the break, the three talk in depth about how to playtest effectively.
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In this episode, Kathleen talks with Fertessa Allyse and Sen-Foong Lim about inclusion and diversity in the board gaming space.
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In this episode, Erik and Kathleen talk with Morgan Dontanville of Catan Studios about the future of conventions.
(50:43) In an OnRPGs segment, Erik and Don talk about dungeon crawls.
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Sentinels of Freedom
- Sentinels of the Multiverse
- Bruce's Twitch and YouTube game shows
- Use Your Words
- Downforce
(8:23) Next they talk about analyzing a game to make improvements to it and what to think about.
(37:59) Lastly, Chris O'Neill (9th Level Games) and Jon Maness (Swarmcast) join Donald to talk about Hosted Online RPG events where participants pay to play.
Chris O'Neill
@allhailkingtorg
https://www.9thlevel.com/onlinerpgevents
Jon Maness
@TheSwarmCast
http://swarmcastpodcast.com/
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In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Mike Selinker from Lone Shark Games talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Lords of Vegas on Tabletop Simulator
- Terraforming Mars on STEAM
- Headlock Paper Scissors
- Clubhouse Games 51
- Parsley
Dating Sim Games
- Dream Daddy
- Boyfriend Dungeon
- I Love You Colonel Sanders
(24:57) Next they talk about what they are doing to support the gaming community, whether it be giving game stores support through retail deals or even making masks. Also they chat about the difficulty of moving games online from a host perspective.
LONE SHARK GAMES Retailer package
lonesharkgames.com/retailer
(1:14:42) Lastly, Erik does a review of the Alexa skill Deep Space Dice that Brian took a look at last episode.
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Mike Selinker @mikeselinker
http://lonesharkgames.com/
http://lonesharkgames.com/2020/07/15/our-retailer-recovery-booster-pack-debuts-also-gen-con-online
Bruce Voge @BGtheGameShow
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In this episode, Erik, Adrienne, and Kathleen talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Rallyman GT
- Horrified
- Wordsy
- Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective
Mike Selinker @mikeselinker
http://lonesharkgames.com/
http://lonesharkgames.com/2020/07/15/our-retailer-recovery-booster-pack-debuts-also-gen-con-online
Bruce Voge @BGtheGameShow
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy5dVKmOOYlq-wS_Wfjnuog
(20:01) Next they take a look at some older games, some good, some bad, and some ugly.
(59:22) Lastly, Brian Counter does a review of Deep Space D6 and the Alexa skill based on it, Deep Space Dice.
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
- No Thanks
- Downforce
- Fickle
- Gravwell
- Kings Court
- Xcom: Chimera Squad
- Automobiles
- Terraforming Mars
(34:01) Next they talk about what happens when expectations and game play experience meet.
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In this episode, Erik and new co-host Bill Corey talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- Carcassone
- Cacoa
- Xia
- Minecraft
(20:41) Next they talk about designing victory conditions in board games.
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In this episode, Adrienne, Don, and Isaac talk about what they've been playing lately including:
- RPG character generation
- Zombie Kids Evolution
- Charterstone
(25:36) Next they talk about the impact the current situation has on Kickstarter and on distribution.
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In this episode, Adrienne and Kathleentalk with Nick Little from Indie Game Studios about the impact and need for game development after design.
(20:09) Next the discussion continues.
(50:28) Lastly, Brian Counter talks to us about an Alexa skill based on the TMG game Dungeon Roll.
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**UPDATE - GAMA has cancelled Origins Online.**
In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Danni Loe from GAMA about what they've been playing lately including Bruce's new game show.
@dannibelow
GAMA – Game Manufacturers Association
www.gama.org
Origins Online 2020, June 19-21
Origins Game Fair 2020, October 7-11
GAMA Expo 2021, March 9-12
https://www.originsgamefair.com/origins-tv
@originsgames https://twitter.com/originsgames
(18:50) Next they talk all about the upcoming Origins Online convention.
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In this episode, Don talks with Chris Bell about the results of April's Condemic.
(46:02) Next Erik and Don talk a little about the May Condemic and the upcoming June 6th one.
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In this episode, Don talks with Amanda from Room Escape Divas and Rita Orlov from Post Curious about what they've been playing lately including:
- Gloomhaven
- Sagrada
- Fog of Love
(22:49) Next they talk about creating narrative games.
(1:06:47) Lastly, Brian Counter reviews the Alexa skill Desolate.
The Emerald Flame Kickstarter can be found at:
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In this episode, Erik and Bruce talk about what they've been up to lately including Bruce's Twitch channel.
(20:26) Next they talk about the games in Jackbox Party Pack 6.
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately:
- Condemic convention on May 16
- Tiny Epic games
- Endangered
- Jedi Fallen Order
- Xcom: Chimera Squad
(33:26) Next they talk about Don's RPG GM club he is forming.
(44:04) Lastly, they discuss some tips and tricks for Tabletop Simulator. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this special episode, Erik and Kathleen talk with Stephen Buonocore from Stronghold Games about things they've done lately:
- Happy Hour at the Stronghold
- Jackbox Games
- Gloomhaven
Next the three talk about the impact of the current crisis on publishers, games stores, and distributors.
(55:22) Lastly, we play back the songs we received for the parody contest and announce a winner. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about some games they've played lately:
- Endeavor Age of Sail
- Horrified
- Fabled Fruit
- Muse
- Tabletop Simulator
- Humboldt's Great Voyage
- Bees
- Rail Baron
- Gaslands
(25:17) Next the three talk about the impact of the current crisis on smaller game companies.
(54:15) Lastly, Brian Counter is back, this time taking a look at the Alexa skill 3%. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Mike from Lone Shark Games about trading and negotiation in games.
Check out the Lords of Vegas 19th Anniversary: Underworld and Boss Bundle on Kickstarter.
Reminder: We are also asking you to get in on the act. Send us your best parody song(s) by April 25, 2020 to be entered in to a contest for a $50 gift card to Miniature Market. You will not be judged on the quality of your singing but rather the creativeness of your content.
If you do not wish your entry to be played on a future show, please include that in the submission. All submissions can be sent to onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk about some games they've played lately:
Gloomhaven (computer)
Xia: Legends of the Drift
Don's online convention
Then they talk about:
- Frosthaven
- Collection culling
- Game choice
- Game reviews
- Looking at the good parts about games
We are also asking you to get in on the act. Send us your best parody song(s) by April 25, 2020 to be entered in to a contest for a $50 gift card to Miniature Market. You will not be judged on the quality of your singing but rather the creativeness of your content.
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In this episode, Erik and Kathleen play some fun parody songs about boardgames.
You read that right.
(12:50) The Game - sung by Erik Dewey
(18:49) What's this - sung by Errol
(27:04) No Thanks - sung by Kathleen Mercury
(31:20) Relax - sung by Erik Dewey
(37:30) Space Elevator - sung by Isaac Shalev
(43:28) The Final Stronghold - sung by Erik Dewey
We are also asking you to get in on the act. Send us your best parody song(s) by April 25, 2020 to be entered in to a contest for a $50 gift card to Miniature Market. You will not be judged on the quality of your singing but rather the creativeness of your content.
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In this episode, Erik and Don ramble, reflect, and review about games while hiding in their respective OBG bunkers. They talk about: * Charterstone
- Through the Ages
- Slay the Spire
- Gloomhaven
- Xia
- Oceans
- Sanctum
- Horizons
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In this episode, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played recently including: The Brilliant Boar Outer Rim
After that, the two talk about gaming on-line, solo, and gaming-adjacent activities to take place while staying at home. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Adrienne and Don talk with Sen-Foong Lim about story telling in games. https://twitter.com/SenFoongLim Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Kathleen and Adrienne talk with AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps from Girls Game Shelf about inclusion in game design and the Pathways Fellowship. Pathways Fellowship information (26:29) After the break, the three talk about The Pathways Fellowship some more. (57:02) Lastly, Erik and Bruce take of tour of GameStop 2.0. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Erik and Bruce talk with Jay Cormier about what they've played lately including: * In the Hall of the Mountain King * Betrayal Legacy * Scooby Doo Escape from the Haunted Mansion * Flux
@bamboozlebros (22:50) After the break, the three talk about making games using an IP. Be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Grand Gamers Guild's Gorinto. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Erik talks with Chaz Marler from Pair of Dice Paradise about what they've played lately including: * Clank Legacy * Betrayal Legacy * Rumble Nation * Warfighter
@DiceParadise https://www.youtube.com/pairofdiceparadise (27:08) After the break, the two talk about how board gaming facilitates social connections. Be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Grand Gamers Guild's Gorinto. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Don talks with Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild and Ricky Yaner, designer of Gorinto, about what they've played lately including: * Weavers * Oceans * Wanted 7 * Welcome To...
(22:00) After the break, the three talk about working for large and small game companies. Be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Grand Gamers Guild's Gorinto. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Don. Erik and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including: * Chronicles of Crime * Oh My Goods * Red 7
(24:11) After the break, the three talk about on-line deck building games. Be sure to check out the Grand Gamers Guild, great sponsors of our show. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Erik and Adrienne talks little Battletech before reviewing: * On Mars * Rebellion: Rise of the Empire * Cat Cafe * Auztralia * Coral Islands * Sanctum
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk with Rob Daviau from Restoration Games about what they've played lately, including: * Fiasco * Wingspan * Various prototypes * A Castle for all Seasons * Let's Make a Bus Route * Gorinto * Oceans
@RobDaviau @RestorationGame (22:09) Next the three talk about how Restoration Games approached turning the nostalgia for Dark Tower into an entirely new game. Be sure to check out the Grand Gamers Guild, great sponsors of our show. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Adrienne talks with Jay Cormier from Off the Page Games about what they've played lately, including: * Codenames * Times Up * Battletech * Gloomhaven
(14:42) Next the two talk all about starting up your own game company and what to consider. Be sure to check out the Grand Gamers Guild, great sponsors of our show. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including: * Gorinto * Oceans * Painting miniatures * Outer Rim solo
(22:11) Next the two talk about games they would like see in the future. Be sure to check out the Grand Gamers Guild, great sponsors of our show. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Adrienne and Erik take a deep dive into Graphic Design for board games and what it can do for game play. Be sure to check out the Grand Gamers Guild, great sponsors of our show. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.
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In this episode, Don and Erik review some games including: * Dice Throne * Tiny Epic Tactics * The Way of the Bear * Wingspan
(34:43) After the break, they continue their reviews with: * Paranormal Detectives * Taverns of Teifenthal * Queenz
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