PlayDNA: Recent Episodes
Damon Stea, Sarah Winters, and Cassandra Chowdhury
Join board game designers and enthusiasts Damon, Sarah, and Cassandra as we take a critical look at the various aspects of board gaming. From wacky history, to design, to psychology, we deep dive into a new topic each week and discuss the multitude of ways board games improve our lives and make us human. Find podcast notes and more at www.playdnapodcast.com
Games Mentioned
Kohaku
Sky Team
Sail
9 Lives
Smug Owls
Mission: Red Planet
Seas Of Strife
Azul: Queen's Garden | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Genius Square | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Genius Star | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
PIX | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unsettled | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pigs on Trampolines | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Prosperitea | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Long Shot: The Dice Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
KIPP X | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
You Can't Say "Umm" | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Habitats | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mars Operation | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games Mentioned
Caper: Europe
Archduke
Next Station: London
Deduckto
Escape From The Casino Of Chaos
Threads Of Fate
The Light In The Mist
Mycelium
Startups
Photograph
Doni Peperoni
Bob Ross: Art Of Chill
Sync Or Swim
Fun Facts
Dandelions
Cosmic Eidex
Cayote
12 Days | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Torres | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Wandering Towers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Quacks & Co.: Quedlinburg Dash | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cthulhu Wars | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sea Salt & Paper | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Starry Night Sky | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fantastic Factories | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sushi Roll | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Stay Cool | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sobek: 2 Players | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
SCOUT | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Curse of the Maldita Diamond | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Thank you to all our listeners for a great year! We will see you back the first Wednesday in January for another episode of Play DNA!
The games we played!
Kiri-ai: The Duel | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Earthborne Rangers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Night of the Mummy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kitchen Rush | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Stupid Deaths | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Gathering of the Wicked | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Aquatica | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Curse of the Dark | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Donner Dinner Party
Ascension 10th Anniversary Edition
Stomp The Plank
Cash N' Guns
Bonsai
The King's Dilemma
Games we discussed:
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Saboteur | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Scythe | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Epic Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Naga Raja | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Herd Mentality | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Beacon Patrol | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Flick 'em Up! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games Mentioned
Queen By Midnight
Deduckto
Dragonwood
Deckscape: Behind The Curtain
Wandering Towers
Chickyboom
Games we discussed:
Psychobabble | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Western Legends | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Klondice | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Anno 1800 | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chicken! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games We Mentioned
Coupon Clippers
Alice Is Missing
Noobs In Space
Challengers!
Flamecraft
Fun Facts
Inside Job
Clue: Escape The Midnight Hotel
Exit The Game: The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes
The games we played at Gen Con 2023!
Paco Ŝako | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (Peace Chess)
Rubber Paper Scissors | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Beyond the Sun | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Books of Time | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Redwood | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Buru | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shadowrun: Takedown | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Connecto | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Deep Dive | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
boop. | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pictures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
www.playdnapodcast.com
CuBirds | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
TEN | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pokémon Trading Card Game Battle Academy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Junk Art | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
One Key | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dandelions | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
That Time You Killed Me | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
800 Pound Gorilla | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sync or Swim
Get On Board
Cube Area 51
League of the Lexicon
Pickles To Penguins
Fractal: Beyond the Void
No episode of Play DNA this week as Damon and Cassandra are a bit under the weather. They are continuing to improve and we will be back in two weeks! We will miss you. Keep playing games while we are out!
New games we have played!
Mermaid Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Warhammer 40,000: Conquest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Flick 'em Up! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
CABO (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mountain Goats
Exit: Return to the Abandoned Cabin
Space Hulk Death Angel
Trailblazers
Regicide
Hunt A Killer : Body On The Boardwalk
Hunt A Killer: Death At The Dive Bar
Regicide Game Rules
Games we played
Power Grid | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
In the Year of the Dragon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hand-to-Hand Wombat | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Heat: Pedal to the Metal | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Seasons | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Teeter Tower | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games Mentioned
Conspiracy: Abyss Universe
Project L
Cubitos
Stop Thief!
Exit: Return To The Abandoned Cabin
Games we discussed:
Jekyll vs. Hyde | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Search for Planet X | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The 7th Continent | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Frank's Zoo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Zombie Dice | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
San Francisco | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Spot it! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games Mentioned
Hexopolis (not on bgg)
Potion Explosion
Gem Throwers (not on bgg)
Tome
Heat: Pedal To The Metal
Magic the Gathering Jumpstart
Sequence
Punch Bowl (not on bgg)
Potion Slingers
Games We Played
Tinderblox
Lovecraft Letter
Pakal
Wordsmithery
The Scarlet Envelope
The Movie Movie Game
Throw Throw Burrito | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwoods | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codex Naturalis | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mindbug: First Contact | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
MonsDRAWsity | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Worst-Case Scenario Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Herd Mentality | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games We Mentioned
Mountains Of Madness
Wind The Film
Ingenious
Wormwood
Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwood
Games we played:
Ready Set Bet | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
FORK | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tusk!: Surviving the Ice Age | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fleet: The Dice Game (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Silver & Gold | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Psychic Pizza Deliverers Go to the Ghost Town | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Drop It
Ravensburger Escape Puzzle
Dead Bolt Mystery Society Duel
Get On Board : New York and London
Love Letter : Premium Edition
Dollars to Donuts
Kawaii
Dragon's Breath
Happiest of New Years to all you gamers! Here are the games we played over the holidays.
Naked Court: The Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kites | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Paint the Roses | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Meadow | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sound Box | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Spots | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game + Puzzle – Nightfall Manor | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Xia: Legends of a Drift System | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Evergreen | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Paleo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Turing Machine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games We Mentioned
Sequitor (can't find this on BGG to link)
Murano: Light Masters
Bumúntú
Teeter Tower
Schrödinger's Cat: A Game of Curiosity
The Finest Fish
Life of a Chameleon
Loose Caboose!
Spots
Join us as we talk about what we played over the past two weeks
Games we discuss:
Beasts of Balance | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Muffin Time | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Splendor Duel | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Captain Treasure Boots | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Shining: Escape from the Overlook Hotel | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Herbaceous | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Anachrony | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Heroic Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (Scenario "The Pursuit of the White Rabbit)
Join us as we cover all the games we played this week!
Games Mentioned
Verdant
Colt Express
Paint The Roses
Ra
High Society
Wars Trading Card Game
Games we played:
Jekyll vs. Hyde | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sunny Day Sardines | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Initiative | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Meadow | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Master Word | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Werewords | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agents of SMERSH: Epic Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Whirling Witchcraft | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Quiddler | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Video Vortex | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
BUS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tapestry | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
First Rat | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Paleo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games We Mentioned
The Fuzzies
Rum Runner
Netrunner
Unlock Robinhood Dead Or Alive
Bling Bling Gemstone
Hot Potatoz
Blood on the Clocktower
SuspendStars of Akarios
Warlord Protocol
GKR: Heavy Hitters
Whether you're in a car, at work, or on a train, you can listen to the games we played this week and get some inspiration for your next game night!
Games We Played
Apocrypha Adventure Card Game: Box One – The World
Kites
Long Shot: The Dice Game
WayWord
Catch the MoonArk Nova
Cantaloop: Book 1 – Breaking into Prison
Listen to learn the games we played this week and which ones we recommend.
Games We Mentioned
Exit: The Game + Puzzle – The Deserted Lighthouse
Stay Cool
Yak
Block and Key
Escape the Crate
Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition
Monster Expedition
Reign of Dragoness
Planted: A Game of Nature & Nurture
Join us for part 2 as we recap the second half of all the games we played at GEN CON this year.
Maze Racers
Sugar Heist: Crib of Thieves
Decorum
The Adventures Of Robinhood
Steam Up: A Feast Of Dim Sum
Moonrakers
Catapult Feud
Return To Dark Tower
Karak
Gimme That
Switch & Signal
Pictomania
Dungeons, Dice and Danger
Turing Machine
Moonlight Castle
PinPoint
USPS: The Great American Mail Race
Join us as we recap all the games we played at GEN CON this year!
Games We Played
Reality Shift
Ghosts of Christmas
Phantom Ink
Abandon All Artichokes
Costume Party Detective
Yummy Yummy Monster Tummy
Mountains Out Of Molehills
Venn
Two Rooms & A Boom
Framework
Burger Academy
Blood On The Clocktower
Quacks & Co: Quedlinburg Dash
Pictomania
My Shelfie
Cutterland
Ivion
Games We've Mentioned Before
Tichu
Cribbage
The Crew: Mission Deep Sea
New Games
Wasteland Express Delivery Service
Yak
Vegas Showdown
Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building Game
Hidden LeadersGingerbread HouseExit: The Game – The Lord of the Rings: Shadows over Middle-earth
Games We've Mentioned Before & Played
Chess
Savannah Park
So Clover
Excape
Cascadia
New Games
Next Station: London
Sobek: 2 Player
Unfathomable
Grandma Was A Spy
Observe windows, create paintings, and work together to solve The Game!
Games We Already Played
Zendo
Dinosaur Island Rawr N' Write
Konexi
Games We Discussed
Quarriors!
Rear Window
Chess
Space Invaders
Canvas
Canvas: Reflections
Sobek 2 Player
Next Station London
The Game
We went on a beautiful trip to several National Parks and got to play some games along the way!
Games We Played
Scout
Escape The Room: The Cursed Dollhouse
No Thanks
Mixed Doubles
Downtown Farmers Market
Trek 12 Himalaya
Troyes Dice
Rose Ceremony
Escape From The Grand Hotel
Rolling America
We are doing a National Parks Tour, hitting the Sequoias, Yosemite, and the Channel Islands this week. Can't wait to share with you the games we play while we are on our trip!
Games We Look Forward To
Canvas: Reflections
Sobek 2 Player
The Initiative
Apocrypha
Games We Mentioned
Iberia Pandemic
Concordia
Gaia Project
Kind Domino
Qwinto
Kahuna
Dragon's Gold
Terra Mystica
Tichu
Trails of Tucana
We played games! Did you play games! We like games.
Games We Want To Play
Yukon Airways
Ark Nova
Ghost Hunting Treasure Fighters.
Games We Played
Obsession
The Game
Mind MGMT
The Dark and Stormy Night
Loot & Run
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Games We're Looking Forward To Playing
Roller Ghoster
Paleos
Games We Played
Feralis
Scrawl
Libertalia
Azul: Queen's Garden
Treat Yo Self
The Night Cage
Draftosaurus
Tranquility
One Key
Mantis
Welcome to an episode of reviews!
Games We Want To Play
Azul: Queen's Garden | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dodo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Yak | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games We Played
Taj Mahal | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sneaky Statues of Easter Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Diamant | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Celestia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dogs of War | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Downforce | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dr. Eureka | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cockroach Poker | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fresco | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cryptid | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Awkward Guests | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hey listeners! We are changing our structure and schedule! Looking forward to continuing to play and discuss games!
It's episode 100! So we are talking about our favorite games in the top 100 of Board Game Geek. Thanks for being with us through 100 weeks of gaming!
Games we played:
Race for the Galaxy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hanabi | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pictomania | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
SET | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Azul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Patchwork | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kingdom Death: Monster | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Android: Netrunner | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cascadia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Great Western Trail | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Quacks of Quedlinburg | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agricola | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
There are a few notable game-inspired movies out there- Clue, Ouija, etc. But it looks like the future holds a lot more! Which one is most surprising, and which one might turn out best?
Games we played:
Shuffleboard | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hues and Cues | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Oregon Trail Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: A Board Game of English Magic | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Flesh and Blood | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bunco! You may have played this extremely simple dice rolling game, especially if you are a middle aged or senior woman. From gambling parlors to middle America households, this game has experienced numerous waves of extreme popularity. What makes it the choice of game for so many women's social groups?
Games we played:
Parade | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Arboretum | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Piece o' Cake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pictionary Air | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Quacks of Quedlinburg | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Herb Witches | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Rummikub | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bunco
Bunco | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
If you're into farming games, we have 9 picks that you might enjoy!
Games we played
Cribbage | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
So Clover! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Search for Planet X | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed
Viticulture | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Llamaland | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Egizia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Happy Pigs | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Juicy Fruits | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Myrmes | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bunny Kingdom | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bohnanza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agricola | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dune! It's a beloved property that has been made into multiple board games, with more on the way thanks to the popularity of the newest Dune film. What about the Dune story makes it fit for game design, and how have different games interpreted the property differently?
Games we played:
So Clover! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek 1979
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek 2019
Dune: Imperium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dune: House Secrets | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cosmic Encounter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
How much stress is too much in a game? We want tension of course, stakes, interesting social interactions. But some kinds of stress are just too hard to handle- and which type is the worst is going to be different for each player.
Games We played
- Bandu
- Radlands
- New York Zoo
- Happy Salmon
- Word On The Street
- Civilization: A New Dawn
- Summer Camp
Games We Discussed
- Tichu
- Chess
- Zooloretto
- Magic Maze
- Dominant Species
- Captain Sonar
- Parks
- Summer Camp
- Ticket To Ride
- Go
- Dune
- Pit
- Ghost Blitz
- Ladies and Gentlemen
- Shamans
- Pandemic
- Kill Doctor Lucky
- Cards Against Humanity
- Keyflower
- Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
- Fold It
- Get Packing
Nostalgia! It's hard to define but easy to feel. Do you feel it for games? Which ones? Is nostalgia a good feeling or a bad one?
Games we played:
Ricochet Robots | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
3UP 3DOWN | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fireball Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
HeroQuest Advanced Quest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Learn more about nostalgia here!
Why Nostalgia Ain't So Rosy — The Happiness Lab
Love dice? So do we! Here are 9 of our fave dice-based games!
Games we played:
Escape Simulator on Steam (steampowered.com)
Canvas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Las Vegas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Era: Medieval Age | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sagrada | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape: The Curse of the Temple | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Troyes Dice | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Can't Stop | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Perudo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Love randomness in some games but abhor it in others? Perhaps we can help you understand why. In this episode, Damon sheds light on the difference between input and output randomness, and the fine line designers tread to make a game deliciously tense and not enraging.
Games we played:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284742/honey-buzz
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/282954/paris
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/214396/campy-creatures
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27225/bananagrams
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270971/era-medieval-age
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2398/cribbage
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/303057/pan-am
Games we discussed:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153938/camelup
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41/cant-stop
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1634/warhammer-quest
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/146508/time-stories
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/714/talisman
GameMaker's Toolkit Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkBrownGMT
How often do you check the Board Game Geek ratings of games before you try them? How often do you rate them yourself? Today we talk about whether BGG's rating system is a good indicator of board game quality, what types of gamers are using BGG, and how it could be improved.
Games we played:
Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Vampire: The Masquerade – Rivals Expandable Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Box One | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
New York Zoo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Top 100 Board Game Geek Games
How do you summarize a game to new players? And what types of summaries will usually convince you to give a game a try? Do you like to hear about the theme, mechanics, weight, duration, perhaps puns? The answer is different for everyone, but summarizing games is an important skill for anyone in the hobby!
Games we played:
Era: Medieval Age | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chimera | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fish 'n' Chips | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Celestia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A great BGG article about how to categorize games
An Alternative Classification of Board Games (long) | BoardGameGeek
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We played so many more games. SO MANY. From On Tour, to Hogwarts Battle, to Babylonia, we found some good ones and some others that we suggest you avoid.
Games we played:
On Tour (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
TRAILS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dinosaur Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
PUSH | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Santa Monica | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Era: Medieval Age | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mole Rats in Space | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mystery of the Abbey | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Utter Nonsense | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
12 Days | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game + Puzzle – The Sacred Temple | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dice Miner | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape Room: The Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Captain Is Dead | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chimera | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Subastral | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dice Town | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Half Truth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
High Treason: The Trial of Louis Riel | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Azul: Summer Pavilion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Slip Strike | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Babylonia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marshmallow Test | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
T.I.M.E Stories: The Marcy Case | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
T.I.M.E Stories: Expedition – Endurance | Board Game |BoardGameGeek
Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
WE ARE BACK! Happy New Year everyone! We played a TON of games over break, so this week is part one of our catchup.
Games we played:
CuBirds | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dr. Eureka | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dr. Microbe | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Junk Art | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (we recommend Bandu instead Bausack | Board Game | BoardGameGeek)
Mamma Mia! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Drone Home | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A Game of Cat & Mouth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Beez | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Golden Ticket Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Indulgence | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hamsterrolle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Gift Trap | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chompin' Charlie | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fool The Frog | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mandala Stones | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Spicy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Llamaland | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shamans | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Happy City | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Savannah Park | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Wild: Serengeti | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sheepy Time | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Scape Goat | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Chameleon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (we recommend Fake Artist instead A Fake Artist Goes to New York | Board Game | BoardGameGeek)
Red Rising | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
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2021 is at an end! This episode we discuss our favorites of the year.
This is our last episode of the year! Subscribe to the podcast, our facebook, and our instagram to get a notification when we post our first episode of 2022!
Games we played:
Cascadia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Juicy Fruits | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dice Miner | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Windward | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Canvas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Summer Camp | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Calico | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Azul: Queen's Garden | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Box One | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cóatl | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Super Mega Lucky Box | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Golden Ticket Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Paleo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Drone Home | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Durian | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marshmallow Test | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shifting Stones | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A Game of Cat & Mouth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
On Tour | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Spicy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shamans | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fire Tower | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kabuto Sumo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Inhuman Conditions | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Buy the Vote! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Troyes Dice | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fractal: Beyond the Void | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Winter Queen | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sleeping Gods | Board Game | BoardG
Who doesn't love building a civilization from the ground up? In these city building games, you can build towers, cultivate crops, plan neighborhoods, and even buy votes to pass bills that will benefit you. These are our faves!
Games we played:
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
YINSH | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Turn the Tide | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Azul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Tiny Towns | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Roll Through the Ages: The Bronze Age | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Alhambra | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Welcome To... | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cuba | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dice City | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Carcassonne | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Antiquity | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Game setup- I think it's safe to say that for many people this is the worst part of the board game experience. Which games have the best and worst setups, and how can designers improve the experience?
Games We Played:
Unspeakable Words | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fearsome Floors | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Piece o' Cake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game – The Gate Between Worlds | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
TEN | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Chameleon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Horrified | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games We Discussed:
Wasteland Express Delivery Service | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dwellings of Eldervale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Arkham Horror | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mansions of Madness | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
XCOM: The Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Thunderstone | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agricola | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Carcassonne | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hey, That's My Fish! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
DVONN | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
YINSH | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Piece o' Cake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Zooloretto | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mission: Red Planet | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marrakech | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Drone Home | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Talisman | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Terraforming Mars | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Commands & Colors: Napoleonics | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Windward | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Terra Mystica | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Near and Far | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Let's stop a moment to thank the amazing artists who make our games beautiful! Which games do you find breathtaking every time you put them on the table?
Games we played:
Piece o' Cake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
PARKS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Raccoon Tycoon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dixit | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mysterium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Azul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Calico | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Ca$h 'n Gun$ | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Wasteland Express Delivery Service | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Scythe | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kingdom Death: Monster | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mansions of Madness | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
XCOM: The Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Windward | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Golden Ticket Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Abyss | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chess | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Captain Is Dead | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tang Garden | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Arboretum | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Grimslingers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shamans | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
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How often do you replay your games? What draws you back to them? This episode that's exactly what we discuss- what makes certain games fun to play over and over again and how does that answer differ for different types of gamer?
What we played:
Fold-it | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tumblin-Dice | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Skull King | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Red Rising | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mandala | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
What we discussed:
The Resistance: Avalon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codenames | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Taverns of Tiefenthal | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agricola | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Istanbul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tales of the Arabian Nights | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Betrayal at House on the Hill | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Talisman | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
SHŌBU | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Gloomhaven | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
SeaFall | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kingdom Death: Monster | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Catan | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Carcassonne | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tichu | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Can't Stop | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
This humble podcast has been disparaging Lovecraft board games since the beginning- but this week, special guest Kyu Saiewitz is here to set the record straight! Lovecraft enthusiasts, hop in and share the Lovecraft Love.
Games we played:
Punderdome: A Card Game for Pun Lovers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Half Truth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Windward | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Guillotine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Arkham Horror | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Eldritch Horror | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mansions of Madness | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Elder Sign | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unspeakable Words | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Lovecraft Letter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Munchkin Cthulhu | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Who doesn't love a good word game? Step aside scrabble, these are some fantastic word games you can play with just about anyone!
Games we played:
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Happy City | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Letter Jam | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Word on the Street | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Konexi | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Trapwords | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bananagrams | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pictomania | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unspeakable Words | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
When I Dream | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codenames | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hunger, madness, cold, and fatigue. These are strong motivators we experience as humans and enticing topics to include in a board game. But how can a designer go about doing so effectively? Damon talks us through ways that "unrepresentable" feelings have been mechanized in games, both effectively and ineffectively.
Games we played:
Throw Throw Burrito | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sheriff of Nottingham | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shadows in the Forest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fire Tower | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Butchering Pathologic - Part 1: The Body | Rock Paper Shotgun
Agricola | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Frostpunk: The Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Caverna: The Cave Farmers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
This War of Mine: The Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fearsome Floors | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Trapwords | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mountains of Madness | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mansions of Madness | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Arkham Horror | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Nemesis | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Evolution: Climate | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Terraforming Mars | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fresco | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sheepy Time | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Don't Wake Daddy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Perfection | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
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Read any rules that have given you real "Cones of Dunshire" vibes? We sure have. Here are some of the rulebooks passages that have baffled, horrified, and delighted us with their overcomplicated language.
Parks and Recreation- The Cones of Dunshire-
The Cones of Dunshire - Parks and Recreation - YouTube
Ben Throws Down on Cones of Dunshire - Parks and Recreation - YouTube
Games we played:
Juicy Fruits | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
On Tour | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
New York Slice | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Puzzle Effect Denver | The Ultimate Escape Room Experience!
Bausack | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Most "Cones of Dunshire" passage in a rule book? : boardgames (reddit.com)
Games we discussed:
Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cuba | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Holi: Festival of Colors | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Lovelace & Babbage | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Food Chain Magnate | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Feudum | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dead Ringers (Apocalypse) - Gatherer - Magic: The Gathering (wizards.com)
Star Wars: The Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dwellings of Eldervale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Afrika Korps | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
One Night Ultimate Alien | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Here I Stand | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
War of the Ring | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
We are so used to the fifty two card deck we rarely stop to think about how it came to be. Today Sarah tells us how the standard card deck has changed over time to become what we know so well today. Plus, the secret history behind the ornate Ace of Spades!
Games we played:
Turn the Tide | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bausack | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Wordariffic | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Skull King | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Welcome to the Dungeon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shamans | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Oh, the games that we have played!! GenCon 2021 has come and gone and we had such a great time playing games and meeting people!
(Forgive our growing pains as we test out new microphone setups! Mistakes were made . . .)
Games we played:
On Tour | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fire Tower | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
SHŌBU | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Trapwords | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Super Mega Lucky Box | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Q.E. | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Juicy Fruits | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Rorschach | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Echidna Shuffle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Lizard Wizard | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Crack the Code | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Flourish | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sequoia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Wonder Book | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Capital Lux 2: Generations | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Subatomic: An Atom Building Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kroma | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Buy the Vote! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
In this episode, 9 ways to dive into a fantastical, watery world! These are our favorite ocean games.
Games we played:
Puzzle Strike | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Visitor in Blackwood Grove | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Burgle Bros 2: The Casino Capers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Oceans | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Abyss | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hey, That's My Fish! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Captain Sonar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Francis Drake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Turn the Tide | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
SeaFall | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Merchants & Marauders | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Niagara | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
What games have made you see red? Broken up friendships? Inspired dramatic, stomping exits? These are games that induce rage!
Games we played:
Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
PARKS: Nightfall Expansion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
How to Play PARKS Nightfall - YouTube
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sheriff of Nottingham | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shadows in the Forest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Risk Legacy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
My City | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codenames | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Samurai Sword | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Diplomacy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Twilight Imperium: Third Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Captain Sonar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tichu | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Deck-Building Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cosmic Encounter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Junta | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
What's the first thing that pops into your head when you think of a "gamer?" The answer will differ for everyone but we may find some common themes. Where do these stereotypes come from? And are they accurate?
Games we played:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/307997/insider-black
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/246228/impact-battle-elements
Do you listen to music while you are playing games? Have any favorite games that utilize music and soundtracks in their gameplay? This episode we talk about great utilization of audio in creating immersion and unique game mechanics.
Games we played:
Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cosmic Encounter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tichu | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Get some cool tabletop soundtracks here!
Tabletop Audio - Ambiences and Music for Tabletop Role Playing Games
Games we discussed:
Meeple Circus | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mysterium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mysterium – Libellud
Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape: The Curse of the Temple | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Space Alert | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
One Night Ultimate Werewolf | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Escape Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Rock the Beat | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
WARS Trading Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Brass: Lancashire | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cóatl | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
FUSE | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Nemesis | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Travelling to space is now affordable for everyone! Just play one of these great space themed board games.
Games we played:
Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Near and Far | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
For Sale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cartographers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Eminent Domain | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Relationship Tightrope | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Rock the Beat | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Golden Ticket Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Race for the Galaxy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Roll for the Galaxy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Captain Is Dead | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Space Alert | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Space Cadets | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
WARS Trading Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Nemesis | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Burke's Gambit | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
We went on a trip! And played a crapload of games. This episode is a catchup.
Games we played:
Shifting Stones | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Ghost Blitz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Durian | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Trails of Tucana | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Illusion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Summer Camp | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
PARKS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Spicy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Joraku | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Q.E. | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Brass: Lancashire | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Terraforming Mars | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
It's easy to forget that play is not just a luxury, but an essential part of our development into fully functional adults. This episode we talk about how play continues even when children and adults are face with extremely distressing circumstances.
Content warning- We talk about some dark historical moments that may not be appropriate for children.
Games we played:
Skull King | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Loot | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Babylonia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Trial by Trolley | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
What we discussed:
Play Therapy: What Is It, How It Works, and Techniques (healthline.com)
Syrians, Looking for Solace, Gather to Play Risk, a Board Game About War - WSJ
Hand-drawn Monopoly recalls life in ghetto - CNN.com
Yu-Gu-Oh! is one of the most popular card games of all time. Today, Damon talks about how it came to be and some of the absolutely absurd cards the game has accumulated over time.
Games we played:
Deckscape: The Mystery of Eldorado | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape Room in a Box: Flashback | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pitchstorm | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Shining | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Lost Ruins of Arnak | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Paris: La Cité de la Lumière | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A Little Wordy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Trial by Trolley | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agents of SMERSH | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
If you wanna know more about Yu-Gi-Oh:
Examples of Yu-Gi-Oh cards
Yu-Gi-Oh: 15 Funniest Joke Cards In The Game (thegamer.com)
Ghost Beef | Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki | Fandom
Spy-C-Spy | Yu-Gi-Oh! Wiki | Fandom
Fantastic comedy bit about how they design Yu-Gi-Oh cards
how they made yugioh cards - YouTube
What are some games with amazing, unusual components that you just can't stop playing with? From rugs, to drones, to dice towers, these are some super cool components!
Games we played:
Nine Tiles Panic | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Moon Adventure | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bausack | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dungeon Drop | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Summer Camp | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bye, Felicia! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Deck-Building Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Thunderstone Quest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Camel Up | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marrakech | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fold-it | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Splendor | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sheriff of Nottingham | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shogun | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A la carte | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cóatl | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Treasure Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tang Garden | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Throw Throw Burrito | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dig Dog Dig | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Floor is Lava | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bugs in the Kitchen | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Stop Thief! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Drone Home | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Coconuts | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shadows in the Forest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Flush! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mord im Arosa | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dodo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Let's do some gambling! Or rather, bidding, and boy are there some fantastic bidding games out there. From Medici to Dogs of War, here are our favorite bidding games!
Games we played:
Veiled Fate | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Piepmatz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chakra | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discuss:
Ra | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Medici | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Biblios | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Vegas Showdown | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Colosseum | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
For Sale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dogs of War | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bausack | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
How do you feel about weird game boxes? Boxes shaped like books? Boxes shaped like bullets? Or banana shaped bags with the pieces thrown in? Today we talk weird board game packaging!
Games we played:
Spicy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Black Spy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tapeworm | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
CuBirds | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Bananagrams | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Ramen Fury | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Biblios | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Wicked Witches Way | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
BANG! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Slamwich | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dungeon Roll | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
(May Cause) Side Effects | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pyramix | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Piece o' Cake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Oink Games
Konexi | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Niagara | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Break In: Alcatraz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Burgle Bros. | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Upstaged | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Isle of Cats | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A Game of Cat & Mouth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
T.I.M.E Stories | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Points, points, points. So much of gaming is a question of how we get points. But there are a growing number of games that will give players points for well, just about anything. This week Damon talks 'mathiness' in game, point salad mechanics and how it can hurt players' ability to intuit rules and strategy.
Games we played:
Dwellings of Eldervale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game – The Enchanted Forest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Rainbow Pirates | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Friday the 13th | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed
Point Salad | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dwellings of Eldervale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Terra Mystica | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Castles of Burgundy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Scythe | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Everdell | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Caverna: The Cave Farmers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agricola | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
One of the joys of board games is that there are so many localized, culture specific ones. Konane is one such game, also known as Hawaiian Checkers. Sarah goes over the history of the game and its survival even in the face of Christian Missionaries.
Games we Played
Marrakech | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Black Sonata | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Break In: Alcatraz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
(Oops, not a million dollar puzzle, but still a lot!) The $100,000 Puzzle That Took Two Years to Solve - YouTube
Games we Discussed
Konane | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hnefatafl | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bagh Chal | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Senet | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kalah | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Do you like treasure? So do we! Here are our recommendations for games that will make you feel like Indiana Jones.
Games we played:
Wish You Were Here | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mariposas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Turn the Tide | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Slip Strike | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Diamant | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Forgotten Waters | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Thebes | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Quest for El Dorado | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Treasure Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tobago | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Karuba | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Splendor | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cryptid | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
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Playing games with a significant other is a great way to spend time together- but it can also be challenging. This week we talk about gaming in relationships and games expose our most vulnerable selves.
Games we played:
Fantasy Realms | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Thunderstone Quest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Break In: Alcatraz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Mystery Adventures – The Nautilus' Traps | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Paleo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Crystallo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Second Chance | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Want to figure out what you and your significant other's gaming personalities are? Listen to this episode!
Your Gamer Zodiac (buzzsprout.com)
Not every game is for every gamer. And choosing the perfect game is often more complicated than just staying inside of a single genre or theme. So how should you go about choosing a game that everyone in your group will love? Damon discusses how to discover someone's gamer personality, and how you can use that knowledge during game selection.www.playdnapodcast.com
Remember Scene It? VHS games? How about more modern games that heavily utilize apps as part of gameplay? This week Damon talks multimedia games and how video/audio components can add to or limit a gaming experience.
Games we played:
Carte Rouge (theenigmaemporium.com)
Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dungeon Roll | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Orchard: A 9 card solitaire game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Karuba | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Scene It?: The DVD Movie Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Klingon Challenge | Memory Alpha | Fandom
Clue VCR Mystery Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Gone Birding! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dark Tower | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Girl Talk Date Line | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Grape Escape | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Heroic Adventures – Insert Coin | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Alchemist | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Forgotten Waters | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
One Night Ultimate Werewolf | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Beasts of Balance | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Omega Virus | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
How did the famous Milton Bradley get his start in games? Sarah takes us through the winding company of both the man and the company. Plus we talk about Hasbro's unique place in the gaming market.
Games we played:
Unlock!: Timeless Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Exotic Adventures – Scheherazade's Last Tale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Heroic Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Curios | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marshmallow Test | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
What games have tickled you? Made you laugh till you cried? The answer will be different for everyone, but here are our favorites!
Games we played
Treasure Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game – The Cemetery of the Knight | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Ricochet Robots | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed
Pit | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Once Upon a Time: The Storytelling Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bohnanza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Junta | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A Fake Artist Goes to New York | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
A Game of Cat & Mouth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Talisman | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Camel Up | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Time's Up! Title Recall! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
It's the thrill of an escape room- inside of a box! Back on the show this week is escape room aficionado, Kyu Saiewitz. Here are our favorite thrilling escape experiences!
Games we played:
A Game of Cat & Mouth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Second Chance | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Bloody Inn | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Medium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Red Flags | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Unlock!: Epic Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game – The Forbidden Castle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game – The Catacombs of Horror | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on the Orient Express | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape Tales: The Awakening | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape Tales: Low Memory | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape the Room: Mystery at the Stargazer's Manor | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape the Room: Secret of Dr. Gravely's Retreat | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Box One | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mystery House: Adventures in a Box | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape Room: The Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape Room in a Box: Flashback | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dr. Esker's Home (planktongames.com)
Coded Chronicles | The Op Games
Hunt A Killer: Death at the Dive Bar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Witch's Kitchen | Adult Puzzles | Jigsaw Puzzles | Products | Witch's Kitchen (ravensburger.us)
SHOP | theenigmaemporium
https://www.almanaq.com
T.I.M.E Stories | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
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Where do you put your games? On a shelf, under a table, stuffed between couch cushions? This is a hobby that takes up some serious space. Are your games organized by name? Shape? Theme? Or do you just freeform it and pray? Show us your shelfies!
Games we played:
Squire for Hire | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Catacombs Conquest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Isle of Cats | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
New Phone, Who Dis? | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
No one to play games with? No problem! There are countless solo games available nowadays. Sarah takes us through some of her favorites, and why she loves the solo play experience.
Games we played:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294612/unlock-epic-adventures
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254386/raccoon-tycoon
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/323255/box-one
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275973/curios
Games we discussed:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/239464/palm-island
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245654/railroad-ink-deep-blue-edition
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/119506/freedom-underground-railroad
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240567/chocolate-factory
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290982/roll-estate
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/51/ricochet-robots
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269618/crystallo
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302280/shifting-stones
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/113294/escape-curse-temple
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/9851/shut-box
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-gathering
Escape rooms are an utterly unique and powerful game genre- one that combines game design with story, lighting, production design, engineering, and sometimes even acting. Today we speak with special guest and escape room enthusiast Kyu Saiewitz about their many escape room experiences all over the US. We discuss what makes a room great, and what leaves us wanting. WARNING! Minor spoilers in the episode!
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What we played:
Solani | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Colosseum | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Roll Estate | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Moon Base | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Inhuman Conditions | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape Room: The Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Escape rooms we recommend:
The Escape Game- Austin and many other locations nationwide
Rooms: Gold Rush, Playground
America's #1 Escape Room | The Escape Game | 60-Minute Adventures
Southern California
Hatch Escapes- Los Angeles
Room: Lab Rat
HATCH ESCAPES
Crossroads Escape Games- Anaheim
Rooms: Hex room, Fun house
Cross Roads Escape Games Rated the #1 Escape Room in OC and LA
The Basement- Sylmar
Room: The Study, The Elevator
THE BASEMENT: A Live Escape Room Experience (thebasementla.com)
Maze Rooms- Los Angeles
Room: World of Illusion
Best Escape Rooms in Los Angeles - Maze Rooms
Florida
Imagine Escape Rooms- Tampa
1 Escape Room In Tampa | Breakout Games® Official Site
Doldrik's Escape Room- Kissimmee
Doldrick's Escape Room | An Amazing Escape Game Experience for the Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Celebration, Poinciana Area
Louisiana
Escape My Room- New Orleans
Escape My Room - Award Winning New Orleans Escape Game
13th Gate- Baton Rouge
Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games – 13th Gate Escape – You Have 60 minutes And One Goal… Escape before time runs out!
Have you played every single game in your library 100 times? Print some more! Here are our top picks for Print n' Play games that are officially released by their publishers and (in most cases) free! Have fun!
Games we played:
Istanbul: The Dice Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cat Café | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Condottiere | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
MetroX: Sendai & Hakata & Nagoya | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Secret Hitler | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Secret_Hitler_Print_and_Play-c6d30b0928e91d6b3c5ce73df4c87441.pdf (vapid.site)
Unlock!: Escape Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock! (asmodee.fun)
Love Letter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Love Letter (asmodee.fun)
Corinth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Corinth (asmodee.fun)
Red7 | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
RedPrintAndPlay.pdf (asmadigames.com)
Micropul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
micropul (neutralbox.com)
Roll Estate | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Roll Estate – PNPArcade
Don't Get Got! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
DGGDownloadableIntro (shopify.com)
Eight-Minute Empire | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sorry! We made a mistake! No longer available as a Print n' Play
Wormwood: Apsyntion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Wormwood_Print and play.zip - Google Drive
Other print and plays
Print and Play by Asmodee
A comprehensive list of free Print and Play games | Randomskill Games
Flavor text! Compelling writing! These obviously make games better, so why does it seem like many tabletop games put so little effort into these elements? This week Damon talks about games with great writing and flavor, and which games fall surprisingly short.
Visit us at our website playdnapodcast.com, and shoot us an email to tell us about games you think have great (or awful) writing!
Games we discuss:
Risk Legacy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cuba | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Near and Far | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Paranormal Detectives | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Talisman | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Star Realms | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dixit | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Let's be honest- there are a lot of games that we would never play again. Like, ever. Here are some of the ones we can't stand, and why we wouldn't recommend it to others. Of course, everyone's taste is different, so all advice is given with a grain of salt!
Games we played
Cuba | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Evolution | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fumbling Ferrets | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Linq | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed
Rattlebones | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pyramix | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shut the Box | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Root | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sentinels of the Multiverse | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Heroic Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hecatomb | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Relative Insanity | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shit Happens | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Epic Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Kill Doctor Lucky | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Redneck Life | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Can you buy board games in your native language? Are the games translated or are they localized? What's the difference and why is it important? This week we talk about how differences in language structure, cultural references, and cultural sensibilities are tackled creatively to insure that board games can be enjoyed around the world.
Games we played:
Tiki Topple | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cahoots | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Excape | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Shifting Stones | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Forgotten Waters | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Concept | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Citadels | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Scrabble | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codenames | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Love Letter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
(Original Japanese art: Love Letter | Image | BoardGameGeek)
There are multiple layers to a game's beginning- the rules reading, the setup, and the actual first turn. What makes for a great beginning and which ones leave players feeling immediately unbalanced and annoyed?
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Games we played:
Catan | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Calico | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Qwixx | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Istanbul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chairs | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Let's Go Fishin' | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Talisman | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hey, That's My Fish! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Carcassonne | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Commands & Colors: Napoleonics | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Gallerist | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agricola | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Great Western Trail | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Decrypto | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Captain Sonar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cosmic Encounter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Resistance: Avalon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Insider | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
One Night Ultimate Werewolf | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mascarade | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fog of Love | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Love board games AND animals? So do we! These picks are for you.
This episode is a crossover between this podcast and our new comedy animal themed podcast, Best Beast. Check out Best Beast here! Best Beast (buzzsprout.com)
Games we played:
Awkward Guests | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Forgotten Waters | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Durian | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Climbers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Evolution | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Happy Pigs | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Trash Pandas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Zooloretto | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mariposas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Planet | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mondo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Beez | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Odin's Ravens (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Which one is it? Can a toy have a beginning and end and not be a game? Can a game have rules and actually be a toy? And where on earth do we fit in puzzles? We slog our way through this question and try to determine what qualities make something feel like a "game" vs any other activity.
Games we played:
Commands & Colors: Napoleonics | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Underwater Cities | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
School of Sorcery | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games have been used throughout history as a means of communication, for both good and evil. From Hitler to Queen Elizabeth I, cards and games have proven a powerful tool in manipulating people's feelings and beliefs.
Games we played:
ZÈRTZ | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Commands & Colors: Napoleonics | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
More information about propaganda in games:
In der Fuehrer’s Face - The World of Playing Cards (wopc.co.uk)
Using Playing Cards For Propaganda – PlayingCardDecks.com
If you want to learn more about how games have been used during wartime, check out our episode "All's Fair in Games and War"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/930691/5916613
How important is the way a game ends? A good ending can cement a playing experience together, while a bad one can erase a game completely from your memory, or even worse, make it memorable for all the wrong reasons. This week Damon talks about how having a strong narrative arc and a satisfying ending is possible to achieve, even in games without complex stories or themes. We discuss our favorite victory point endings, fixed time endings, control endings, and aha endings, and which ones left us feeling unsatisfied.
Games we played:
Baron Voodoo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Las Vegas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Arkham Horror | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Agricola | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
For Sale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Istanbul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Catan | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
PARKS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Camel Up | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codenames | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Time's Up! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Risk | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Everdell | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Betrayal at House on the Hill | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
SeaFall | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Mysterium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Talisman | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Star Realms | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
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www.playdnapodcast.com
Or our instagram @playdna_podcast
A Valentine's Day Curation- 9 love themed games you can play with your partner or friends this Valentine's Day, or anytime you are feeling the love!
Games we discuss:
The Ravens of Thri Sahashri | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Rose Ceremony | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Consentacle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fog of Love | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marrying Mr. Darcy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
...and then, we held hands. | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Arranged! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
GiftTRAP | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Love Letter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
This week Sarah tells us about the two most common flavors of train game, we talk about our favorite train games, and how the "genre" train and the "theme" train differ.
Games we played:
Shadows in Kyoto | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Portals and Prophets | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
1829 | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Railways of the World | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Paris Connection | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Empire Builder | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
String Railway | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
TransAmerica | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Ticket to Ride | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
First Class: All Aboard the Orient Express! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Brass: Lancashire | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Trains | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Age of Steam | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Snowdonia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Yes! Edible games are a thing and they are delicious. Cassandra discusses her experience with one of Jenn Sandercock's edible games The Order of the Oven Mitt, and how edible games can make us think differently about design and play.
Games we played:
Drone Home | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
PARKS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Curious Cargo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Edible Game Links:
The Order of the Oven Mitt (free sample recipe and game!)
EdibleGamesCookbook_sample.pdf
Edible Games Cookbook (hard copy or kindle options)
Edible Games | Play with your food!
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Bridge is a classic game- but more than that it's a tradition, passed down for centuries. The game has blossomed into a culture, with rituals, conventions, and metagaming that go well beyond the game rules. This week Damon discusses Bridge and the vast difference between the game as written vs the game as practiced. We also discuss other trick taking games that have evolved from Whist and which one might be the best for your group.
Games we played:
Via Nebula | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Indulgence | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we discussed:
Whist | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Bridge | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tichu | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tournament at Camelot | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Starting off this season we wanted to talk about accessibility! Here are our ideas for how to make sure everyone can be included in your board gaming sessions.
We aren't experts but the people over at Meeple Like Us are! Check out their list of accessible board games here! Meeple Like Us Masterlist - Meeple Like Us
Games we discussed:
Great games for Visual Impairment:
Chess | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Nyctophobia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Great games for Hearing Impairment:
Chess | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Qwirkle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marrakech | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Concept | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chicken Cha Cha Cha | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sign – Thorny Games (or for someone who wants to understand hearing impairment)
Great games for Speech Impairment:
Chess | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Qwirkle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marrakech | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chicken Cha Cha Cha | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sign – Thorny Games (or for someone who wants to understand speech impairment)
Great games for Physical Impairment:
Chess | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Codenames | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Qwirkle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Marrakech | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Concept | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chicken Cha Cha Cha | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (or any other version)
Great games for ADHD or Memory Impairment:
Codenames | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Pit | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Concept | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
New year, new season! Welcome to season 2 of PlayDNA- this week we catch up on all the games we received and played over the holidays.
Games we played:
Visitor in Blackwood Grove | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Chocolate Factory | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cóatl | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Illusion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Fugitive | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hardback | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
SHŌBU | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Great Dalmuti | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Exchange | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Unlock!: Epic Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (The Seventh Screening)
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
For Sale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
This is our last episode of 2020! We discuss the games we loved the most this year, plus the things we are looking forward to in 2021.
Have a great holiday season, friends! We will be back in January!
Games we played:
UNO | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Red7 | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Games we mentioned:
Azul: Summer Pavilion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
The Taverns of Tiefenthal | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Tang Garden | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Oceans | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Sonora | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Ctrl | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Hues and Cues | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dwellings of Eldervale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Back to the Future: Back in Time | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dodo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Veiled Fate | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Blood on the Clocktower | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Windward | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cleopatra and the Society of Architects: Deluxe Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Dig Dog Dig | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cóatl | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
We are grateful for this podcast and for you guys! Today we talk about what makes us grateful about our board gaming hobby, how we got into it, and why others should, too!
Games we played:
Paranormal Detectives | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Compounded | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Cartographers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Big Money | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Las Vegas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Silver & Gold | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Railways of the World | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Catan | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Like it or not, there's a gender divide in play of all kinds, including board games. Why does this divide exist and what can we do about it? Damon talks about inclusivity in design and in play, we talk about early experiences playing with 'gendered' toys, and we discuss what makes a game feel more "masculine" or "feminine."
Games we Played:
Ubongo
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/16986/ubongo
Twinkle
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318559/twinkle
Wasteland Express
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195560/wasteland-express-delivery-service
Ace of Aces
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/798/ace-aces-handy-rotary-series
Sonora
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/296626/sonora
Acquire
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5/acquire
Mystic Market
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287322/mystic-market
Games we Mentioned:
Electronic Dream Phone
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6578/electronic-dream-phone
Mall Madness
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15162/mall-madness
Mystery Date
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7314/mystery-date
Pretty Pretty Princess
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6549/pretty-pretty-princess
What Shall I Be?
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7303/what-shall-i-be-exciting-game-career-girls
Azul
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230802/azul
Patchwork
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163412/patchwork
Ms Monopoly
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289363/ms-monopoly
Games good enough to eat! For all you foodies and home chefs out there, this week we talk about food themed games! From the fast-playing casual Sushi Go, to the elegant Elevenses, we have some great picks to satisfy your appetite.
Games we mention:
Piece O' Cake
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37371/piece-o-cake
A La Carte
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217/la-carte
Sushi Go
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/133473/sushi-go
Wasabi
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/33154/wasabi
Maki Stack
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240094/maki-stack
Go Nuts For Donuts
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184346/go-nuts-donuts
Mamma Mia!
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/49/mamma-mia
Slamwich
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3804/slamwich
Elevenses
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/144388/elevenses
The accidental cheat is bound to happen when you're an avid boardgamer, but purposeful cheating is another matter entirely. Sarah discusses some of the psychology behind cheating and how you can address a cheater in your gaming group.
Games we Played:
Tichu
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/215/tichu
Just One
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254640/just-one
Games Mentioned:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254617/monopoly-cheaters-edition
Articles:
https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/77316/psychology-cheating
https://ifstudies.org/blog/cheating-at-play-cheating-in-life
https://geekandsundry.com/science-explains-why-people-cheat-at-games/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nelsongranados/2018/04/30/report-cheating-is-becoming-a-big-problem-in-online-gaming/#55aec2be7663
It's here! Even if you're staying in, board games can make your Halloween fun, spooky, memorable. We discuss all our favorite spooky and monster themed games from Mysterium to Nemesis.
Games we played:
Jaws
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/272738/jaws
Blank Slate
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254188/blank-slate
Cartographers
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/263918/cartographers
Jungle Speed
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/8098/jungle-speed
Hues & Cues
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302520/hues-and-cues
My City
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295486/my-city
Niagara
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/13308/niagara
Games we mentioned:
Mysterium
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181304/mysterium
Fearsome Floors
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7805/fearsome-floors
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156129/deception-murder-hong-kong
Exit: Abandoned Cabin
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/203420/exit-game-abandoned-cabin
Unlock: The House on the Hill
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230303/unlock-mystery-adventures-house-hill
Broom Service
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/172308/broom-service
The Mind
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244992/mind
Spyfall
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/166384/spyfall
Witness
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/164265/witness
Fury of Dracula
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181279/fury-dracula-thirdfourth-edition
Mansions of Madness
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/205059/mansions-madness-second-edition
Dead of Winter
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150376/dead-winter-crossroads-game
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/147949/one-night-ultimate-werewolf
Zombies!!!
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2471/zombies
Nemesis
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167355/nemesis
Shadows in the Forest
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1070/shadows-forest
Serpent's Tongue
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123408/serpents-tongue
Wicked Witches Way
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28025/wicked-witches-way
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How many lives have Monopoly and Playing Cards saved? Turns out, the answer is in the thousands. This week Cassandra talks about the ways that games have been used as tools of war- as a means of educating wartorn populations, boosting morale, and as incognito war prison escape kits.
Games we played:
The Taverns of Tiefenthal
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269207/taverns-tiefenthal
Cribbage
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2398/cribbage
Punderdome
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/202771/punderdome-card-game-pun-lovers
Micropul
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/10660/micropul
Nova Luna
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284435/nova-luna
Anomia
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/67877/anomia
Games we Mentioned:
Monopoly escape kits
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/01/how-monopoly-games-helped-allied-pows-escape-during-world-war-ii/266996/
Map decks
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/wwii-decks-of-cards-hidden-maps.html
Most Wanted Playing Cards
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Most-wanted_Iraqi_playing_cards
Ordnance Playing Cards
https://www.wopc.co.uk/blog/ordnance-recognition-playing-cards-cards-designed-to-help-people-at-risk-from-unexploded-bombs
Cold Case Playing Cards
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/OSI/Cold-Case-Playing-Cards/Cold-Case-Playing-Cards.aspx
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When you've played every game you own 100 times and you're strapped for cash, make your own games! We list games that can be easily made at home using only pencil and paper.
Games we mentioned:
Skull
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/92415/skull
Just One
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254640/just-one
A Fake Artist Goes to New York
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/135779/fake-artist-goes-new-york
Eat Poop You Cat
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/30618/eat-poop-you-cat
Blank Slate
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254188/blank-slate
Avalon
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128882/resistance-avalon
Time's Up: Title Recall
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36553/times-title-recall
Freeze Dried Games
https://kevan.org/fdgp/
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Games are extraordinary educational tools that allow players to learn new concepts and explore new cultures and histories visually, audibly, and kinesthetically. In our opinion there are some concepts that are better taught through games than any other medium. Damon goes over his favorite educational games, and how designers can take advantage of the opportunity to teach through their games.
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Games we played this week:
Dead Men Tell No Tales
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/141423/dead-men-tell-no-tales
Trains
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/121408/trains
Back to the Future: Back in Time
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302388/back-future-back-time
Cutthroat Caverns
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28259/cutthroat-caverns
Games mentioned:
Evolution
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/155703/evolution
Twilight Struggle
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12333/twilight-struggle
Freedom:The Underground Railroad
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/119506/freedom-underground-railroad
Terraforming Mars
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/167791/terraforming-mars
Targi
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/118048/targi
Lisboa
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161533/lisboa
A Few Acres of Snow
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/79828/few-acres-snow
Stockpile
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161614/stockpile
Commands and Colors: Napoleonics
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/62222/commands-colors-napoleonics
Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/25021/sekigahara-unification-japan
Wingspan
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266192/wingspan
Moa
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/214123/moa
The Grizzled
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171668/grizzled
Timeline
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/128664/timeline
Chrononauts
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/815/chrononauts
Genius Games
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/27068/genius-games
Board games have an astoundingly positive effect on an aging brain. Sarah expresses her fear that people won't want to play games with her when she ages, and we discuss great games that can be played with seniors who have varying capabilities.
Perhaps the most famous toy inventor of all time, Marvin Glass rocked the toy world with hits such as wind up chattering teeth and Rock'em Sock'em Robots. With the creation of Mousetrap and Operation he changed the board game industry forever. Despite his incredible success, Glass led a life filled with depression and paranoia.
Have you ever played a game that used simple technologies in such fresh and novel ways that they felt absolutely magical? Damon discusses some of the games that have successfully used magnets, mirrors, and light to achieve truly magical play experiences.
Going on a trip? We've got you covered! Here are some great small games to throw into your carry on before boarding the plane including Jaipur, Cribbage, and A Fake Artist Goes to New York.
When you're gaming all the time, you are bound to come across things you don't like. Sarah and special guest Glenn go over the design choices and mechanics that have annoyed and baffled them the most.
Perhaps you've heard the buzzword gamification, but what exactly is it? Games are highly motivating because they tap into our core drives as humans. Cassandra goes over these core drives and how they have been used to "gamify" learning, mental health, productivity, and even grocery shopping.
We can all agree- games are fun! But does the fact that they are enjoyable place them outside the realm of "Art?" Damon talks about what makes something art, and whether games can fit into this definition.
A new once a month series of curation and design challenges- this month, what games will make an 8+ person gaming party a hit. No teaming up spouses ever again!
Children's board games are quite a mixed bag, encompassing everything from edu-games to games that involve stepping in rubber 'poop'. But there are a lot of gems in the children's space that both kid and adult players alike can enjoy. Sarah takes us through some of her favorite children's games and we discuss competing philosophies on what makes a children's game good.
Is chess a sport? Many players think so, and there has be a push to get chess declared an official Olympic sport for over 20 years. Cassandra discusses the many ways the chess community has tried to prove their sport status, from forming an international governing body to administrating doping tests at tournaments. Oh, and she discusses the joys of Chess Boxing.
Following the release of Magic The Gathering in 1993 there was an explosion of unique and branded collectible card games, many of questionable quality. Many have fallen into obscurity only to be found in the darkest corners of ebay and craigslist. Damon takes us through the best CCG's, both the well known and the forgotten, and gives tips on how to get into the world of CCG's without breaking the bank.
From ball mazes, to Blow Football, to Meeple Circus, dexterity games have blossomed and grown into a rich, diverse genre of tabletop experiences. Sarah takes us through some historical delights and modern favorites.
Considered by many to be the first "modern" board game, The Game of the Goose has grown and evolved with European culture for 400 year. Cassandra takes us through its strange rise to popularity and the proceeding explosion in branded and rethemed versions of the game.
Not every game is for every gamer. And choosing the perfect game is often more complicated than just staying inside of a single genre or theme. So how should you go about choosing a game that everyone in your group will love? Damon discusses how to discover someone's gamer personality, and how you can use that knowledge during game selection.
Inductive reasoning games are as rare as they are spectacularly fun. Cassandra discusses her favorite genre and the differences between induction and deduction.
Warning: We do discuss spoilers relating to the card game Mao!
We've all experienced it- trying to teach a board game to a friend or parent utterly unfamiliar with the gaming world and getting nowhere. This week Damon discusses game literacy and how we can design and teach games differently to reduce the stress of learning and get closer to the coveted "let's just play."
Archaeologists have found hundreds of ancient board games dating back thousands of years, most of which, unsurprisingly, had no instruction manual included. The Digital Ludeme Research Project is using artificial intelligence to discover how these games were played.
Which came first, the playing card, or the tarot card? From Tarot decks in the 18th century to the Satanic Panic and backlash against Ouija in the 90's, board games and fortunetelling have evolved in parallel, and often intersected.
The tactile feeling of a game can make or break the experience. Damon talks about how a game can be elevated (or hindered) by the materials it is made up of, and the board games that offer the most unique and satisfying tactile experiences.
Horror board games- how are they defined, and how do they differ from horror movies, video games, and books? Sarah goes over some of the best horror games out there.
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In the 16th century, a mysterious human-shaped automaton called The Turk toured Europe beating thousands of human players in Chess. Its eerily human intelligence inspired a technology revolution.
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Damon gives us a list of games with elegant, simple mechanics that simulate complex real-world situations.
The card game Tichu was released in 1991, with a wacky origin story to go with it. But similar climbing games have existed for generations both in China and worldwide.
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Digital board gaming spaces make playing and socializing with others easy, during quarantine or simply when looking to game long distance . Cassandra lays out the plethora of online gaming options available.
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Linear narrative games like TimeStories aren't the only ones that can tell us stories. Legacy games, roleplaying games, deception games, and even CCG's can deliver compelling narratives in surprising ways.
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Love them or hate them, abstract strategy games are the most enduring genre of tabletop games. So what makes them so polarizing?
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Humans have a strong instinct to play make believe, but it doesn't stop when we are children. Board games create a magic circle, a place to experience imaginative play with others.
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From soul-saving in Snakes and Ladders to cash-grabbing in The Checkered Game of Life, the landscape of American board games has undergone remarkable changes.
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Cribbage may have been designed in the 18th century, but it still has enthusiasts all over the world. It's Britain's national card game, and the only one you can legally play and gamble on in public!
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