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Daniel Connors
In today's episode, we are recapping our exciting Gen Con experience. Join us as we delve into the thrilling world of comic books and board games with a hot or not review of "Comic Hunters." We will also be playing Shelf Trade featuring three fantastic comic book games: Unmatched, Invincible, and Sentinels of the Multiverse.Join us as we discuss the wonderful hobby of board games and immerse ourselves in this exciting world. Get ready for a fun and insightful discussion! Don't miss out – hit that subscribe button and join us Around the Board for a new adventure!Join our Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow @OneBoardFamily https://www.youtube.com/@OneBoardFamilyWill it Game Podcast:https://oneboardfamily.com/will-it-game-episode-88/ @LoveThyNerd :https://lovethynerd.com/ @zeroskatr12 : Unmatched YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@zeroskatr12 @SpinMasterGames @RestorationGames @DireWolfDigital @ArcaneWonders #Comichunters #Sentinelsofthemultiverse #invincible @GenConVideo #contest
Join us on episode 45 of Around the Board as we delve into the world of The Dice Tower Awards. In this episode, we will take a dive into the history of the prestigious awards, examining each year to determine the best and worst classes of nominations. Additionally, we will discus the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees and share our predictions for the 2023 DTA. Now join us Around the Board
Andy, Daniel, John and Chris gameafy their 2024 Gen Con picks.#GenCon2024#GenConPreview #gencon
Welcome to episode 42 of Around the Board. Today we begin with our favorite segment, Play Shelf Trade, where Andy introduces three dice placement games - Las Vegas, Rajas of the Ganges, and Roll Player - and challenges us to choose which one we will Play Shelf Trade. Next, John presents The Fox Experiment for a Hot or Not review. Following that, Chris prompts us to discuss our Shelf of Shame. Lastly, Daniel wraps up the show with an animal themed Board Game Karen. Who will come out on top? Whose side are you on? Tune in to find out and join us Around the Board!
Join us for an exciting video from Around the Board! Our hosts will collaborate to create the ultimate top 10 list of games they would want on a deserted island. With each host having two vetoes, rest assured that only the top picks will make it to the final list. Stay tuned for some fun discussions, passionate arguments, and insightful game recommendations. Subscribe to our channel to not miss out on this epic showdown of gaming preferences!
Welcome to our Star Wars special episode ! May The Fourth Be With You! Join us as John host, Play Shelf Trade presents exciting Star Wars board games like Star Wars: Outer Rim, Star Wars: Rebellion, and Star Wars the Deck Building Game. Then, watch Andy try out the innovative game, Board Game Theater. Daniel asks if new Collectible Card Game, Star Wars: Unlimited, is Hot or Not. Stay tuned for a special announcement from our guest, Rob Searing of Insert Here, and watch as he gets interrupted by a surprise Sci-Fi Random Task. Don't miss out on the fun and may the Force be with you!
Welcome to today's episode! We have a special guest, Hansa, joining us for our cinematic-themed episode. Chris kicks off the show with a challenge to Play, Shelf, Trade featuring Godzilla Tokyo Clash, Jaws, and The Godfather: Corleone's Empire. Then, Hansa introduces a brand new game called Rent, Own, or Trade to Blockbuster, with Clue the movie, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and Battleship the Movie. Next, Daniel presents Dune Imperium for our Great Game Debate. Lastly, John brings a twist with Table Top Team Up, mashing together different games for an exciting challenge. Join us Around the Board!
Welcome to Around the Board! In this special April 1st episode, we dive into the world of mass market games. Andy kicks off the Great Game Debate with a classic, Monopoly. John presents three timeless favorites - Risk, Guess Who, and Stratego - and challenges us to decide which one will get Played, end up on the Shelf, and which ends on the Trade list. Chris introduces a Random Task - finding the Best Mass Market Game on our shelf. And lastly, Daniel wraps up the show with a hilarious Board Game Karen Mass Market Edition. Join us for a fun-filled episode celebrating mass market games! Now join us Around the Board!
Daniel and John go Across the Board and give a quick Play Shelf Trade rating to the games they played in January.
Welcome to Around the Board! In this exciting episode, we welcome speical guest, Joe Bragg. Designer of Meek Heroes and host of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast. Joe Bragg brings the under the radar game, Aquatica, to our Great Game Debate. Next up, Chris asks us our opinions on take that games!But that's not all! John will be concluding the show with another challenging round of "Board Game: Believe It or Not" Don't miss out—join us Around the Board for lively discussions, thrilling challenges, and expert insights into the world of board games!Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow
Welcome to Around the Board! In this exciting episode, Andy brings the Friedemann Friese classic board game, Power Grid, to our Great Game Debate. Next up, Chris has a unique challenge for all of you. He presents the Random Task and asks you to present a game with the most pollution—get ready to think outside the box!But that's not all! John will be leading the guys in the ultimate test of board game knowledge: Board Game Jeopardy! (err we mean Parody). Prepare to be challenged, entertained, and amazed as they compete for the title of ultimate board game guru.And lastly, Daniel stirs up some valuable discussions by raising an important question: "Should you play the basic mode?" Join us as we explore the pros and cons of different game modes.Don't miss out—join us Around the Board for lively discussions, thrilling challenges, and expert insights into the world of board games!
Welcome to Around the Board! In this exciting episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the future. Strap in as John takes us on a thrilling journey with Space Bees in the Future in a captivating game called Apiary. Prepare to be amazed!Next up, Chris raises a thought-provoking question: "Which games are we eagerly anticipating in 2024?" Join us as we discuss the hottest upcoming board games that will make waves in the gaming community.But the excitement doesn't stop there! Daniel is back with another thrilling episode of Board Game Karen, where he unveils an exhilarating game that will leave you on the edge of your seat.And as we wrap up, Andy gives us a sneak peek into the crystal ball, sharing his intriguing 2024 Board Game Predictions. Get ready to be blown away by his insights and get ahead of the game!Don't miss out on this gripping episode of Around the Board. Subscribe now and join us on this extraordinary adventure into the Future of board gaming!Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow0:00 Intro - Wyrmspan00:08:52 Apiary - Hot or Not00:25:50 2024 Anticipated Games00:40:20 Chloroforming Stars00:43:16 Board Game Karen00:59:49 2024 Board Game Predictions01:04:52 Final Say01:08:15 Birthdays
In today's episode we welcome a special guest, Keith Ferguson designer of @ElfCreekGames Santa's Workshop. Keith will give one viewer a copy of Santa's Workshop. Andy brings us a Winter Themed Play Shelf Trade, as he askes us to chose between Snow Tails - Endless Winter - Frost Punk. Then, Chris askes us for our ideas of obscure board game themes we would like to see published. Finally, John brings us a, self proclaimed, award winning segment, Board Game Believe it or not? Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Contest deadline is January 28th 2024.Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow0:00 Intro Keith Ferguson Intro05:06 Santa's Workshop Interview, Keith Ferguson31:31 PST - Endless Winter - Show Tails - Frost Punk41:44 Secret Herod42:38 Contest48:15 Obscure Game Themes58:15 Believe it or not1:12:40 Final Say1:15:23 Board Game Regulation
Today we take a break from our regular format to explore the year 2023. We take a look at which game was the best from 2023, but we also look at our own experiences from the year. Which game surprised us the most? What game let us down? Which one did we play the most this year? What was our favorite new to us game. Find out all of this today, on Around the Board!Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow
In today's episode Sarah Shah from Board Games in a Minute joins us as our special guest host! First we put Sarah on the Hot Seat. Chris asks us how we learn games. Then, we Play Shelf Trade New York Zoo, Everdell, and Ark Nova. Finally, John brings another instalment of Board Game Believe It or Not. Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshowVisit Sarah's YouTube Channel, Board Games in a Minute:https://www.youtube.com/@UCXoz_CgCcUtOEA3-iQ09ILw To help support Sarah's Stray Cat Colony: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8ZGK63hLga?fbclid=IwAR0s07-NMmWTLOvz6tFixiZflw7A_F0F92UjoOwKycafpwT1BMUsaZkOThk
In today's episode Topher Hernandez joins us as our special guest host! First we start off with our Great Game Debate, as Daniel puts Concordia on the Table. Then, Chris asks us to try and top each other's stories as we talk about our biggest Board Game Blunders. Then, John asks if a great game can be ruined by a bad play group. Finally, Daniel introduces a new segment called Board Game Karen. Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow
In today's episode our producer gives the guys a random task; "which game in your collection are you afraid to play". Then Daniel will ask PLAY SHELF TRADE Dead of Winter, Fury of Dracula, and Betrayal at the House on the Hill. Then, John will ask which game themes make you cringe. Finally Chris puts My Fathers Work on the Table. Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow
In today's episode Daniel will put Challengers! on the table for our Hot or Not debate. Then Chris will ask us to define, what is a party game. Next Andy asked Play Shelf Trade for Villagers, Res Arcana, Comic Hunters. Finally, John will bring round 4 of Board Game Believe It or Not? Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow
In today's episode Chris will ask how we feel about the weight in a game. Then Andy brings the yet released game, Pampero to the table in our inaugural "First Look" segment. Then, John has another wild brain child as he asks us to mash up two games, in our first Table Top Team Up. Finally, Daniel brings us another round of Play Shelf Trade, but this time with Heavy games about powering grids. Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshowPre-Order Pamperon from their Kickstarter Page:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/apegames/pampero-a-clean-energy-game-for-1-4-players0:00 Intro / Terraforming Mars3:00 Weight in Games16:34 Pampero - First Looks35:10 Contest Winner38:27 Tabletop Team-up49:44 Play Shelf Trade - Barrage - Pipeline - Power Grid1:05:55 Final Say1:08:10 Birthdays
In today's episode John will ask the guys of Around the Board what they think of House Rules. Then Andy will place Keyflower on the table for another Great Game Debate. Next, Chris' X-ploding Kittens segment will be interrupted by another Random Task. This time our producer asks the contestants to present a game that is opposite to their game taste Finally, Daniel will introduce the new segment, Board Game Parody (its totally Jeopardy).
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Andy, Chris, and John go around the board chatting about their experience at Gen Con 2023, while Daniel listens and sulks as he vicariously lives through their experiences.
Join Andy, Chris, Daniel and John Around the Board as they discus their top 5 games they want to check out at Origins.
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In today's episode we welcome guest Joy Wiggins with Allplay! Chris will ask us for Gen Con stories. Then Andy does a Allplay Play Shelf Trade featuring On Tour, Factory Funner, and QE. Next, Daniel puts COO of Allplay, Joe Wiggins, on the Hot Seat. Finally, John brings another round of Board Game Believe it or not!
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In today's episode John will put Earth on the table for our Hot or Not debate. Then Andy asked Play Shelf Trade for Blood Rage, Feast for Odin and Nidevllir. Next, Chris asks what we like and dislike about end game triggers? Finally, Daniel admits that he taught Heaven and Ale wrong and asks, if you play a game wrong have you actually played the game?
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Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshow0:00 Intro Con Season4:58 Hot or Not Earth23:34 Play Shelf Trade : Blood Rage: Feast for Odin: Nidavellir37:13 Raptor Rapture38:52 End Game Triggers55:26 Does Playing a Game Wrong Count as Playing a Game?1:08:47 Final Thoughts1:11:50 Board Game Birthdays
In today's episode Daniel will ask the question, is there value in a Board Game Math Trade. Our Mysterious producer will ask Chris to present the best Trading in the Mediterranean game, in this segment of "Random Task". Then, Andy will put his faviotire game Heaven and Ale up for debate. Finally, John finishes his segment on best selling board games of all time according to Fun.com. Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshowCheck out New Kingdom: Gardeners on Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/newkingdomgaming/new-kingdom-gardenersTop 20 can be found at:https://www.fun.com/best-selling-board-games-all-time.htmlTo check out The Quad:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6eSkZhjjbY&t=162s
In today's episode Chris puts Catan on the table in honor of the late Klaus Teuber. Andy ask if we will Play Shelf Trade a trio of gateway games, Carcassone, Codename, and Splendor. Then, Daniel asks the questions, what makes you replace a game. Finally, John runs down number13 - 9 of the best selling board games of all time according to Fun.com. Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshowTop 20 can be found at:https://www.fun.com/best-selling-board-games-all-time.html
n today's episode John puts Bad Company on the table. Andy ponders what about a board game makes us yell "Take my Money". Daniel brings his rendition of Board Game Believe It or Not. Finally, Chris runs down number15 - 14 of the best selling board games of all time according to Fun.com. Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshowTop 20 can be found at:https://www.fun.com/best-selling-board-games-all-time.html0:00 Intro / April Fools Jokes7:28 Bad Company - Hot or Not?25:33 Shut up and take my money37:17 Fireball Island music video38:35 Board Game Believe It or Not58:46 Top 20 Selling Board Games of All Time 15-141:15:23 Final Say1:18:50 Birthdays1:22:02 Play Shelf Trade Stinger
In today's episode Daniel puts Tzolk'in on the table. Chris asks if we will Play Shelf Trade Takenoko, Tobago, and Tiny Towns. Andy ask us to Top his story, as we discus times we destroyed a board game. Finally, John runs down number 20-16 of the best selling board games of all time according to Fun.com. Who will you be rooting for?Now join us Around the Board.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aroundtheboardshowTop 20 can be found at:https://www.fun.com/best-selling-board-games-all-time.html
In today's episode Andy askes our opinions on A-Symmetric Powers in games. John straps Daniel to the Hot Seat. Chris finally gets Sidereal Confluence to the table. Lastly, Daniel ask if the game length matters. Who will you be rooting for?
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In today's episode we welcome a special guest, Andrew Lowen from Lowen Games, as he talks about his upcoming game, Deliverance. John puts the modern classic Scythe on the Table. Chris brings us a Dungeon Diving Themed Play Shelf Trade, as he askes us to chose between Gloomhaven - Descent - and Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth . Finally, Daniel asks would you rather have Miniatures Meeples or Standees in your game? Who will you be rooting for?
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0:00 Intro / 4th Annual March Madness of Board Games
6:09 Deliverance / Andrew Lowen Interview
37:06 Play Shelf Trade - Gloomhaven - Descent - Lord of the Rings Journeys in Middle Earth
45:50 Deliverance Video
48:46 Scythe - Great Game Debate
1:08:16 Miniatures, Standees, or Meeples
1:23:57 Final Say
1:27:27 Board Game Birthdays
In today's episode Daniel puts the modern classic Great Western Trail on the Table. John gives us a Rondel themed Random Task. Andy asks how long should a player's turn last. Finally, Chris brings us a Wild West Themed Play Shelf Trade, as he askes us to chose between Flick em' Up - Colt Express - Pioneer Days. Who will you be rooting for?
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0:00 Intro
4:12 Comments
9:18 Great Western Trail - Great Game Debate
24:54 Random Task - Rondel Games 37:48 Between Two Cities Winner
45:14 Player Turn Length
1:00:00 Play Shelf Trade - Pioneer Days - Colt Express - Flick 'em Up
1:12:22 Final Say
1:16:50 Birthdays
1:20:24 Play Shelf Trade Stinger
In today's episode Daniel brings us a Alice and Wonderland theme Play! Shelf! Trade!, with Unmatched, Parade, and Paint the Roses. John test the guy's knowledge of board games as he brings us another Board Game Believe It or Not. Andy puts Wonderland's War on the table in our Hot or Not review. Finally, Chris asks us what we think about Multiplayer Solitaire. Who will you be rooting for? Now join us Around the Board.
0:00 Intro/Dungeons and Dragons OGL
10:11 Play Shelf Trade - Unmatched, Parade, Paint the Roses
22:58 Board Game Believe it or Not
39:35 ADH D&D
41:25 Hot or Not: Wonderland's War
59:31 Multiplayer Solitaire
1:13:24 Final Say
1:17:13 Play Shelf Trade - End Cap
In today's episode Daniel asks what was the best game we played in 2022, and what is the best 2022 game. John puts Between Two Cities Essential Edition on the table for a Review and Release. Chris looks forward to 2023 as we discuses games that will be released in 2023. Finally, Andy will ask us to predict the future of Board Games. Who will you be rooting for?
0:00 Intro / Barnes and Noble Sale
7:24 Best board game of 2022
16:02 Best new to us board game of 2022
27:52 Between Two Cities Essential Edition - Review and Release
40:19 Ark Noah 41:55 Most anticipated game of 2023
53:19 2023 predictions "In the year 2023"
1:01:40 Final Say
1:06:45 Board game birthdays
In today's episode John puts Kingdomino Origins on the Table. Chris grills our special guest, Anne Scott from Game like a Mother, on the Hot Seat. Anne Scott brings her Play Shelf Trade. Finally, Daniel asks, "How do you feel about gaming with your family? Who will you be rooting for?
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0:00 Intro - Gift Exchange
10:58 Kingdomino Origins - Great Game Debate
25:08 Hot Seat - Anne
50:23 Secret Herod
52:18 Play! Shelf! Trade!
1:03:55 Playing Games with Family
1:20:29 Final Say
1:24:52 Birthdays
1:27:17 Stinger
In today's episode John puts Canvas on the Table. Chris straps Andy to the Hot Seat. Daniel asks if you can believe it or not in our new segment. Finally, Andy begs to know what in the world is "Ameriatrash"?! Who will you be rooting for? Now join us around the board!
0:00 Intro - Marvel Snap - X-Men 97' - Batman - Pokemon Go
6:14 Canvas - Great Game Debate
21:18 Hot Seat - Andy
31:37 Axis and Wallies
32:26 Comments with Hansa
34:38 Board Game Believe It or Not
53:30 What is Ameriatrash
1:09:36 Final Say
1:13:24 Birthdays
1:16:11 Stinger
In today's episode Andy throws Chris on to the Hot Seat. John puts the classic "Puerto Rico" on the table. Chris asks how we feel about cooperative games. Finally Daniel brings us a segment of Play! Shelf! Trade! recorded in person. Who will win today? Who will you be rooting for? Now join us around the board!
0:00 Intro/Transformers/Investments/Marvel Snap
7:15 Hot Seat
21:06 Puerto Rico - The Great Game Debate
35:25 Contest Winner
38:27 Comments with Hansa
39:59 Co-Op love them or hate them?
53:19 Play Shelf Trade Live
1:02:26 Final Thoughts
1:05:36 Birthdays
1:10:36 PST Stinger
In today's episode Chris presents Abomination, Horrified and The Dead Mans Cabal for Play! Shelf! Trade! Daniel introduces a the new segment "Hot Seat" where John is placed on the hotseat and forced to answer any question shot his way. Andy then asks "Where is the weirdest place you have played at game"? Finally, John puts "The Hunger" on the table for this weeks "Great Game Debate". Who will win today? Who will you be rooting for?
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0:00 Intro / Halloween Story
3:23 Correction
5:21 Play Shelf Trade
18:40 Hot Seat - John Theisman
29:48 ADHD&D
30:38 Comments with Hansa
32:32 Weird Places
48:19 The Hunger - Great Game Debate
1:06:27 Final Say
1:09:17 Birthdays
1:10:36 PST Stinger
In today's episode Daniel puts Lost Ruins of Arnak on the table. Chris askes the question "how prominent does a mechanic need to be for a game to be classified a fill in the blank game" Andy tries a new segment called , the Alphabet Game. John ask what would you rather have, a new game or a new expansion? Who will win today? Who will you be rooting for? Now join us around the board!
In today's episode Chris asks the guys "what is a mass market game". Daniel puts up 1st and Roll, Blood Bowl, and Football Highlights for Play Shelf Trade? John ask wonders how important is theme in a board game. Finally Andy introduces a new segment "Review and Release" where we debate Wingspan and announce our Wingspan contest. Who will win today? Who will you be rooting for? Now join us around the board!
In today's episode John puts Ark Nova on the table. Chris asks us "should we be chasing the hotness? Andy introduces a new segment "Random Task". Finally, Daniel asks the AtB crew if art in games matter. Who will win today? Who will you be rooting for? Now join us around the board!
In today's episode Chris puts Dominion on the table. Andy asks us, "Why do you log game plays?" John brings us another edition of Play, Shelf, Trade! Finally the AtB crew roasts Daniel as he attempts to play his entire collection in a year. Finally, John asks if there is value in playing board games outside. And make sure you wait around until after the "Final Say" segment to meet two special guests. Now join us around the board!
In today's episode Chris brings us another Play, Shelf, Trade! Daniel asks the crew what their threshold is for Table Talk? Andy puts Dominion on the table. Next, John asks if their is value in playing board games outside. Finally we end with our new segment, "Board Game Birthdays". Now join us around the board!
In today's episode Andy puts Terraforming Mars on the table. Chris asks "which Gen Con releases are we looking forward to"? Daniel brings us another Play, Shelf, Trade! Lastly, John asks if we have to many IP games. Now join us around the board!
In today's episode Daniel puts Quacks of Quedlinburg on the table. Andy asks "does the designer of the game matter? John brings us another Play, Shelf, Trade! Lastly, Chris rants about the new version of Village. Now join us around the board!
In today's episode Andy asks our opinions' on playing board games with kids. John questions if Crokinole should be considered a board game. Daniel puts Unmatched on the table. Chris brings us another Play, Shelf, Trade! Now join us around the board!
Join Andy, Chris, Daniel, and John in their first episode of Around the Board. The gang discuss Marvel Champions: Mutant Genesis and Arcs in the News. They then move onto "The Game" as they discuss: Are Old Gamers Better? Q.E., the relevance of the Spiel des Jahres, and we end the show with Play, Shelf, Trade. Now join join us Around the Board!