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Jason and Joel talk about their love of boardgames and why you shouldn't be "board" with games. Weekly features include news, what we have been playing, and a feature.

Boardgame Mechanics


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 327 EPISODES

    4.8 from 23 ratings Listeners of Boardgame Mechanics that love the show mention: joel, games, board, jason, honestly, talking, friends, hosts, guys, entertaining, great, like, good, love.


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    The Boardgame Mechanics podcast is a great concept that appeals to both fans of gaming and amateur game designers. Hosted by Katie and Jason, each episode covers a variety of topics, from the latest kickstarters to random games they have played, all while exploring different themes. The show is both enjoyable and informative, with the hosts discussing dozens of games per episode in digestible pieces. As a fan of games, this podcast provides valuable insights into different concepts and mechanics. One downside is that it can be overwhelming to hear about so many great games and deciding which ones to buy. Overall, Katie and Jason's chemistry shines through and their love for boardgames is evident in each episode.

    One of the best aspects of The Boardgame Mechanics podcast is its wide variety of game coverage. Hosts Katie and Jason avoid making listeners feel bad for liking games they don't enjoy themselves, providing a fair shot to every type of game across the spectrum. They keep the show light-hearted and never let it run too long, making it an enjoyable experience for listeners. Additionally, their use of sound effects adds an extra layer of entertainment.

    On the downside, some listeners may struggle to keep track of the games being discussed during the podcast. Katie and Jason sometimes only mention a game's name once, which can make it difficult to follow along when listening in the car or without the ability to rewind easily. However, this minor issue does not take away from the overall quality and enjoyment provided by the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Boardgame Mechanics podcast is a fun and informative show that covers a wide range of boardgames. Hosts Katie and Jason have great chemistry and provide valuable insights into different game concepts and mechanics. While there may be some small issues with keeping track of game names during discussions, this does not detract from the overall quality of the podcast. If you're looking for an entertaining boardgame podcast that keeps you informed about new games and offers witty banter, The Boardgame Mechanics is highly recommended.



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    Episode 300: #Origins2025 Preview or This is One of Our Favorite Times of the Year (For Gaming)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 50:55


    Episode 300: #Origins2025 Preview Introduction: News:  3 Magi - 10 days, $45 Mimic Mansion - 13 days, $46 #Origins2025 Preview:  Jason 5 - Mythical Dice (iello) Katie 5 - Uh oh, Dino (Ludiminal) - buy  Jason 4 - MicroMacro Kids: Crazy City Park  Katie 4 - Ministry of Lost Things (PostCurious) - buy Jason 3 - Nana Toridori (KTBG) Katie 3 - Breakers (Lightning Lake Games) - demo Jason 2 - Belgian Beers Race Dice (Grand Gamers Guild) Katie 2 - Ovation (Grand Gamers Guild) - buy Jason 1 - Inferno (Grand Gamers Guild) Katie 1 - Galileo Galilei (Capstone Games) Honorable mentions: River Market (KTBG), Up or Down, Grand Central Skyport, Cretaceous Rails, LOOT (outset knizia), Mega Jackpot (hachette) Closing:

    Episode 299: Our Favorite Games of All Time (10-1) or It Only Took Us Seven Months But We Have Finished the Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 60:40


    Episode 299: Our Favorite Games of All Time (10-1) Introduction: News:  Fu: Festive Fortunes: $38; 9 days Food Truck Race: $45 (4) or $69 (6); 10 days  Games Played:  Mille Fiori  Fromage  Our Favorite Games of All Time (10-1):  Jason 10 - Woodcraft Katie 10 - Earth Jason 9 - Rococo Katie 9 - Shakespeare Jason 8 - The Voyages of Marco Polo Katie 8 - Obsession Jason 7 - Merlin Katie 7 - Lorenzo il Magnifico Jason 6 - Iki Katie 6 - Merlin Jason 5 - Vinhos Katie 5 - Rococo Jason 4 - Coimbra Katie 4 - White Castle Jason 3 - Concordia Katie 3 - Woodcraft Jason 2 - Tapestry Katie 2 - Coimbra Jason 1 - The Gallerist Katie 1 - Grand Austria Hotel Closing: 

    Episode 298: Our Favorite Games of All Time (20-11) or Katie Reaffirms Her Love of Martin Wallace and Spoils Her Number One Game of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 50:14


    Episode 298: Our Favorite Games of All Time (20-11) Introduction:  News:  Games Played:  Our Favorite Games of All Time (20-11):  Jason 20 - Brass Katie 20 - Pret-a-Porter Jason 19 - Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar Katie 19 - The Gallerist Jason 18 - Wonderland's War Katie 18 - The Belgian Beers Race Jason 17 - Wingspan Katie 17 - The Voyages of Marco Polo Jason 16 - Champions of Midgard Katie 16 - Amerigo Jason 15 - London Katie 15 - Alma Mater Jason 14 - Orleans Katie 14 - London Jason 13 - Everdell Katie 13 - Iki Jason 12 - Trickerion: Legends of Illusion Katie 12 - Newton Jason 11 - Grand Austria Hotel Katie 11 - Distilled Closing:

    Episode 297: Jason's Favorite What's Your Game? Games or He Really Likes To Say the Word So Instead of Just Pausing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 23:42


    Episode 297: Jason's Favorite What's Your Game? Games Introduction: News:  Tariffs Games Played:  Asgard Railroad Revolution Oddville Vasco da Gama Nippon Signorie Madeira ZhanGuo Vinhos Closing: 

    Episode 296: Our Favorite Games of All Time (30-21) or Katie's Secret Is That She Is Always Angry...Sometimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 65:18


    Episode 296: Our Favorite Games of All Time (30-21) Introduction: News:  Dark Heists - 9 days, $40 Mystery Squad Detective Series: Case One - 12 days, $32 Games Played:  Glass Road  Trio Our Favorite Games of All Time (30-21):  Jason 30 - Rajas of the Ganges  Katie 30 - Hadara Jason 29 - Broom Service Katie 29 - Rajas of the Ganges Jason 28 - The Prodigals Club Katie 28 - Concordia Jason 27 - Wasteland Express Delivery Service Katie 27 - Wonderland's War Jason 26 - The Quacks of Quedlinburg Katie 26 - Wingspan Jason 25 - Lorenzo il Magnifico Katie 25 -  Nidavellir Jason 24 - Shakespeare  Katie 24 - Council of Four Jason 23 - Bora Bora Katie 23 - Merchants of the Dark Road Jason 22 - Hadara  Katie 22 -  Bitoku Jason 21 - Return to Dark Tower Katie 21 - Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun Closing: 

    Episode 295: Jason Rants About Second Edition Bloat or New. Is. Not. Always. Better.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 10:22


    Episode 295: Second Edition Rant Introduction: Second Edition Rant:  Closing:

    Episode 294.75: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (120-111)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 22:43


    #jasonreviews #boardgamemechanics #news 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Number 120 2:20 - Number 119 4:07 - Number 118 5:57 - Number 117 8:13 - Number 116 10:42 - Number 115 12:43 - Number 114 15:20 - Number 113 17:06 - Number 112 19:19 - Number 111 21:53 - Outro 22:30 - Credits To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com

    Episode 294.5: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (130-121)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 25:49


    #jasonreviews #boardgamemechanics #news To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com

    Episode 294: Our Favorite Games of All Time (40-31) or Katie is Feeling Spicy and Hating EVERYTHING That Jason Has On His List

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 74:22


    Episode 294: Our Favorite Games of All Time (40-31) Introduction: News:  Postcards - 9 days, $31 A Place for All My Books - 11 days, $35 Games Played:  Yamatai   Imaginarium Our Favorite Games of All Time (40-31):  Jason 40 - Alma Mater Katie 40 - Santa Monica Jason 39 - Signorie Katie 39 - Elysium  Jason 38 - Agricola Katie 38 - Orleans Jason 37 - Distilled Katie 37 - Genotype  Jason 36 - Expeditions Katie 36 - Witchstone  Jason 35 - Blackout: Hong Kong Katie 35 -  Castles of Mad King Ludwig Jason 34 - Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia Katie 34 - Dinosaur Island Jason 33 - Endless Winter: Paleoamericans Katie 33 - The Quacks of Quedlinburg Jason 32 - Witchstone Katie 32 -  Hickory Dickory Jason 31 - Council of 4 Katie 31 - Let's Go! to Japan Closing: 

    Episode 293.2: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (140-131)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 17:19


    To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com

    Episode 293: Our Favorite Games of All Time (50-41) or Jason Deserves a Pile of Points for Being a Huge Feld Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 61:11


    Episode 293: Our Favorite Games of All Time (50-41) Introduction:  News:  Famous: Stage 1 - 2 days, $46 Games Played:  Weirdwood Manor Mycelia Our Favorite Games of All Time (50-41):  Jason 50 - Colosseum Katie 50 - Tapestry Jason 49 - Kanban Katie 49 - Rock Hard 1977 Jason 48 - Merchants of the Dark Road Katie 48 - Campy Creatures Jason 47 - Come Together Katie 47 - Trickerion Jason 46 - Istanbul Katie 46 - Indulgence Jason 45 - 7 Wonders Duel Katie 45 -  Lords of Vegas Jason 44 - Venice Katie 44 - Return to Dark Tower Jason 43 - Viticulture Katie 43 - Red Rising Jason 42 - Russian Railroads Katie 42 - Consulting Detective  Jason 41 - The Castles of Burgundy Katie 41 - Hallertau Closing: 

    Episode 292.9: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (150-141)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 18:48


    To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com

    Episode 292.75: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (160-151)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 16:40


    To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com

    Episode 292.5: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (170-161)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 19:32


    To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com

    Episode 292: Our Favorite Games of 2024 or Jason is Sorry for Gaslighting Katie About Not Saying the Names of Two of the Games on Her List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 44:54


    Episode 292: Our Favorite Games of 2024 Introduction:  Games Played:  Bear Mountain Camping Adventure  Our Favorite Games of 2024:  Jason 5 - Flip 7 Katie 5 - Rebel Princess  Jason 4 - Panda Royale Katie 4 - Unconscious Mind Jason 3 - Harmonies Katie 3 - Rock Hard: 1977 Jason 2 - Rock Hard: 1977 Katie 2 - Let's Go to Japan Jason 1 - Unconscious Mind Katie 1 - Courtisans Closing: 

    Episode 291: Our Favorite Games of All Time (60-51) or We Will Do Better the Lord Willing and the Creek Don't Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 60:40


    Episode 291: Our Favorite Games of All Time (60-51) Introduction:  Games Played:  Stamp Swap Everdell Pearlbrook  Our Favorite Games of All Time (60-51):  Jason 60 - Cleopatra and the Society of Architects Katie 60 - Quetzal Jason 59 - The Bloody Inn Katie 59 - Creature Comforts Jason 58 - Golem Katie 58 - Lizard Wizard Jason 57 - Bruges Katie 57 - Thebes Jason 56 - Merkator Katie 56 - Septima Jason 55 - Rock Hard: 1977 Katie 55 - Viticulture  Jason 54 - Bitoku Katie 54 - Into the Echoside Jason 53 - Obsession Katie 53 - Libertalia Jason 52 - Lisboa Katie 52 - Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring Deck-Building Game Jason 51 - Port Royal: Big Box Katie 51 - The One Hundred Torii  Closing: 

    Episode 290.5: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (180-171)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 17:08


    To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com

    Episode 290: Our Favorite Games of All Time {70-61) or We Are Hanging Out With Disney Characters When This Episode Drops

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 55:35


    Episode 290: Our Favorite Games of All Time (70-61) Introduction:  News:  Tofu Shifu - 5 days, $30 Sweet Lands - 5 days, $88 Games Played:  Yedo Gold West Silver Coin Our Favorite Games of All Time (70-61):  Jason 70 - Thebes Katie 70 - Lisboa Jason 69 - Creature Comforts Katie 69 - Deep Blue Jason 68 - Paris Katie 68 - Black Orchestra Jason 67 - Yedo Katie 67 - Colosseum Jason 66 - Lords of Waterdeep Katie 66 - Clinic Jason 65 - Wreck Raiders Katie 65 - Clank! Jason 64 - Trajan Katie 64 - Yedo Jason 63 - First Rat Katie 63 - Gugong Jason 62 - Deep Blue Katie 62 - Everdell Jason 61 - Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula Katie 61 - Power Plants Closing:   

    Episode 289.5: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (190-181)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 20:34


    To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: contact@bgmechanics.com

    Episode 289: Our Favorite Games of All Time (80-71) or Katie Decided To Switch Her Pitch Up Across a Spectrum of Righteousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 67:37


    Episode 289: Our Favorite Games of All Time (80-71) Introduction: Games Played (Nerdapalooza):  Lords of Vegas: Americana - Tombstone Board MLEM: Space Agency - Katie Etariya Elvian Relics - Katie Federation - Jason De Vulgari - Jason Our Favorite Games of All Time (80-71):  Jason 80 - Elysium Katie 80 - Covert Jason 79 - Finca Katie 79 - Fresco Jason 78 - Ra Katie 78 - Dice Forge Jason 77 - Aquasphere Katie 77 - Parks Jason 76 - Fresco Katie 76 - The Bloody Inn Jason 75 - Orichalcum Katie 75 - Wreck Raiders Jason 74 - La Granja Katie 74 - Lords of Waterdeep Jason 73 - Terraforming Mars Katie 73 - Hollywood 1947 Jason 72 - Earth Katie 72 - Champions of Midgard Jason 71 - Puerto Rico Katie 71 - Courtisans Closing: 

    Episode 288.5: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (200-191)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 22:57


    0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Number 200 2:18 - Number 199 4:35 - Number 198 6:01 - Number 197 8:25 - Number 196 11:35 - Number 195 13:48 - Number 194 15:51 - Number 193 17:22 - Number 192 19:07 - Number 191 21:36 - Outro 22:44 - Credits

    Episode 288: Our Favorite Games of All Time (90-81) or We Have Nothing Witty for a Subtitle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 63:33


    Episode 288: Our Favorite Games of All Time (90-81) Introduction: Games Played:  Unconscious Mind HiFi Our Favorite Games of All Time (90-81):  Jason 90 - Ecos: First Continent  Katie 90 - Walking in Burano Jason 89 - Surfosaurus MAX Katie 89 - Forest Shuffle Jason 88 - Legacy: The Testament of Duke de Crecy Katie 88 - Masque of the Red Death Jason 87 - Dinosaur Island Katie 87 - Between Two Castles Jason 86 - Lords of Vegas Katie 86 - Mai Star Jason 85 - Black Orchestra Katie 85 - Marvel Remix Jason 84 - Via Nebula Katie 84 - Quartz Jason 83 - Nidavellir Katie 83 - Rebel Princess Jason 82 - Quartz Katie 82 - Mori Jason 81 - ZhanGuo Katie 81 - Corrosion Closing: 

    Episode 287: Our Favorite Games of All Time (100-91) or After All These Years Katie Is Still Surprised With Jason's Mediocrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 79:13


    Episode 287: Our Favorite Games of All Time (100-91) Introduction: News:  KS: Parks & Potions - 9 days, $30 GF: West Story - 13 days, about $33  Games Played:  FTW! Sea Dragons Five Cucumbers Our Favorite Games of All Time (100-91):   Katie 100 - Harmonies Jason 100 - Dark Tales Katie 99 - The Downfall of Pompeii  Jason 99 - Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef   Katie 98 - Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle Jason 98 - Pret A Porter Katie 97 - Paris Jason 97 - Kraftwagen Katie 96 - Five Tribes Jason 96 - Blue Moon City Katie 95 - Fool's Gold  Jason 95 - Tipperary Katie 94 - Sea Salt and Paper  Jason 94 - Hansa Katie 93 - The Search for Planet X Jason 93 - The Belgian Beers Race Katie 92 - Victorian Masterminds Jason 92 - Santa's Workshop Katie 91 - The Godfather: Corleone's Empire  Jason 91 - Hickory Dickory Closing:

    Episode 286: Our Favorite Games Purchased at a Con or Christmas Came Early This Year Because Katie is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 56:44


    Episode 286: Our Favorite Games Purchased at a Con Introduction: News:  Gamefound:  Tameri - 13 days, $65 Kickstarter: Emberleaf - 14 days, $67 GenCon Recap and Games Played: Lure Agueda Icing on the CakeCrowds Booths Friends Our Favorite Games Purchased at a Con:  Katie - Finest Fish Jason - Rebel Princess Katie - Tanto Cuore Jason - Lorenzo Il Magnifico Katie - Distilled Jason - Tzolkin Closing:  Honorable Mentions: Juicy Fruits, Horticulture,  Champions of Midgard, Bargain Quest

    Episode 285: Games That Regained Their Shine or As an Apology That It Has Been Over a Month Since the Last Episode Jason Decided to Drop a Mini Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 20:09


    Episode 285: Games that Regained Their Shine Introduction: Games Played: Flip 7 Tipperary Harmonies Maki Master Games that Regained Their Shine:  Jason - Dune Imperium Jason - Dominion Jason - Onitami Closing:  

    Episode 284: GenCon 2024 Preview or Even Though This One Is Short Katie Still Could Barely Stay Awake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 31:13


    Episode 284: GenCon 2024 Preview Introduction:  GenCon 2024 Preview:  Jason 5 - Captain Flip (Playpunk) Katie 5 - Agueda (25th Century) Jason 4 - Hi-Fi (Smirk and dagger) Katie 4 - I Heart Manatees (Buffalo Games) Jason 3 - Hello Kitty Day at the Park (Maestro Media) Katie 3 - Watches and Clocks of Hickory Docks (Elf Creek)  Jason 2 - Lure (Allplay) Katie 2 - The Smurfs: The Hidden Village (Maestro Media) Jason 1 - Loco Momo (Wonderful World Board Games) Tales of the Arthurian Knights(Wizkids) Katie 1 - Ada's Dream (Alley Cat Games)  .Closing: 

    Episode 283: Our Favorite Around the World Games or In the Caribbean of the Mediterranean All White Castles Look the Same

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 57:08


    Episode 283: Favorite Around the World Games Introduction: News:  Gamefound: Sistine 1980 - $21, 4 days KS: Ginza Retro Cafe - $38, 5 days  Games played:  Seaside  Marvel Remix Summer Treasure (Circus Flohcati) Favorite Around the World Games:  Jason 5 - City of the Big Shoulders - Chicago Katie 5 - Belgian Beers Race (Belgium)  Jason 4 - Venice - Italy  Katie 4 - London Jason 3 - Paris Katie 3 - Let's Go to Japan (Tokyo) Jason 2 - Hawaii Katie 2 - Grand Austria Hotel (Austria) Jason 1 - Maracaibo  Katie 1 - White Castle (Himeji City) Closing:   

    Episode 282: #origins2024 Post Mortem or Never Mind the Patriotic Sound Assault That You May Hear In the Background It is Just Our Friend Cabanga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 69:14


    Episode 282: #origins2024 Post Mortem Introduction: News:  Iliad and Ichor - 7 days. $29 each Battle Bake - 8 days, $27 #origins2024 Post Mortem:  Games demoedCampsite, Bacon, 9 Lives, Mori, Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig, Dabba Walla Games purchasedDabba Walla, Scrap Racer, Panda Royale, Campsite, Nancy Drew Collector, Poison, Juicy Fruits Mystic Island, Orleans The Plague, Now!, Cabanga, Sausage Sizzle, Bacon, 9 Lives, Mori, Lunar, Seaside, Three Shirts, pins, Mug Richard - Circus Flohcati, Decktective Review - La Famila Hort, Words of a Feather Gaming with Julia, Bob, Bobby and Mike Cabanga, Surfosaurus MAX Gaming with RichardHarmonies, SHH, At the Office, Cabanga, Poison, Mori Gaming after origins at our house with Mat and Jamie Thursday - Sausage Sizzle, Bacon, Lunar Friday - Evil Inc, Cabanga, Now!, Panda Royale, A Message from the Stars Favorite booth? Best purchase? Closing:

    Episode 281: #origins2024 Preview or Jason Can't Wait to See His Sensei Mr. Diaz at the Con for Some Game Recommendations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 49:20


    Episode 281: #origins2024 Preview Introduction: News:  Game Brewer is no more! Oishii! Food Stall Clash - 11 days, $26 Apothebakery: The Culinary Alchemists - 13 days, $63  Games played:  Doomlings Come Together  #origins2024 Preview:  Jason 5 - Seaside Katie 5 - Cafe Baras (demo) Jason 4 - Juicy Fruits Mystic Islands Katie 4 - Orleans: The Plague ($30) Jason 3 - Little Alchemists Katie 3 - Dabba Walla (sale?) Jason 2 - Middle Ages Katie 2 - Spectral ($45) Jason 1 - Rats of Wistar Katie 1 - Sprocketforge (demo) Honorable Mentions: French Quarter, Off with His Head, Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors, Now!, By the Seashore, Blueprints of Mad King Ludwig, Ito, Order of the Day: Normandy Closing:

    Episode 280: Our Favorite Summer Themed Games or Katie Had No Business Recording This One Because She Was Basically Asleep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 56:55


    Episode 280: Summer Theme Games Introduction: News:  Finca reprint Expeditions expansion - Gears of Corruption announcement Everbloom - 9 days, $46  Games played:  Colosseum  Temporum  Arch Ravels Summer Theme Games:  Jason 5 - Into The Echoside/Longboard Katie 5 - Silver and Gold Jason 4 - Juicy Fruits Katie 4 - Parks Jason 3 - Summer Camp Katie 3 - Sea Salt and Paper Jason 2 - Skate Summer Katie 2 - Walking in Burano Jason 1 - Come Together Katie 1 - Santa Monica Closing: 

    Episode 279: Games with Unique Themes or Katie Can't Stop Admiring Jason's Cubicle Poop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 60:18


    Episode 279: Games with Unique Themes Introduction:  News:  Nothing!  Games played:  The Downfall of Pompeii Chinatown The Great British Bake-off game  Rococo Shakespeare Games with Unique Themes:  Jason 5 - Arch Ravels Katie 5 - Wombat Rescue Jason 4 - Bring Out Yer Dead Katie 4 - The Bloody Inn Jason 3 - Demon Worker  Katie 3 - Epic Resort Jason 2 - Gem Hens Katie 2 - Fire in the Library Jason 1 - Lawyer Up Katie 1 - Belgian Beers Race

    Episode 278.5: Five Reasons Why We Didn't Win A Golden Geek Award with The Board Game Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 64:20


    Jason will be joining Mike and Tim from The Boardgame Rundown on their weekly Whiskey Wednesday episode to discuss all of the reasons that neither of our shows won a Golden Geek Award. We are SO angry. ANGRY! 

    Episode 278: Our Favorite Hidden Gem Games or There is Lots of Potty Talk In This One...Lots

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 61:13


    Episode 278: Hidden Board Game Gems Introduction:  News:  Flames out the side of my face  Games played:  Septima  The Dwarf King Forgotten Waters Hidden Board Game Gems:  Jason 5 - Town Builder: Coevorden 3,384 Katie 5 - Mai Star 4,030  Jason 4 - Mercado 5,136 Katie 4 - Into the Echoside 11,068 Jason 3 - Dark Tales 3,413 Katie 3 - The One Hundred Torii 3,679 Jason 2 - Don't Turn Your Back 5,962 Katie 2 - Indulgence 3,560 Jason 1 - Taxi Derby 7,631 Katie 1 - Grimm: A Card Game 13,708 Closing:

    Episode 277: Our Favorite Games of 2023 or The Boardgame Mechanics New Tagline is "Not Poopy and Pretty Okay"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 64:24


    Episode 277: Favorite Games of 2023 Introduction:  News:  Fled - 11 days $40 River Valley Glassworks - 12 days, $39  Games played:  Let's Go! to Japan Courtisans  Return to Dark Tower with monuments  Favorite Games of 2023:  Jason 5 - Hollywood 1947 Katie 5 - Sushi Boat Jason 4 - Fit to Print Katie 4 - Hickory Dickory Jason 3 - Maple Valley Katie 3 - Distilled Jason 2 - Expeditions Katie 2 - White Castle Jason 1 - After Us Katie 1 - Earth Honorable Mentions - Penny Black, Disney Animated, Horticulture, Oh, No Volcano! Closing: 

    Episode 276: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (10-1) or Katie Gets Made At Jason For Calling Downton Abbey Stupid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 60:39


    Episode 276: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (10-1) Introduction:  News:  Everstone - 10 days, $59 Forgeflame - 10 days, $54  Games played:  Histrio Lizard Wizard  Santa Monica Our Top 100 Games of All Time (10-1):  Jason 10 - Wreck Raiders Katie 10 - Merchants of the Dark Road Jason 9 - Vinhos Katie 9 - London Jason 8 - Orleans Katie 8 - Hadara Jason 7 - Obsession Katie 7 - Newton Jason 6 - Wonderland's War Katie 6 - Obsession Jason 5 - Merlin Katie 5 - Merlin Jason 4 - The Voyages of Marco Polo Katie 4 - Rococo Jason 3 - The Gallerist Katie 3 - Woodcraft Jason 2 - Tapestry Katie 2 - Grand Austria Jason 1 - Iki Katie 1 - Coimbra Closing:

    Episode 275.5: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 5 or Next Time Jason Will Make a List...He Needs a List

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 83:37


    This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 02/22/2024. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.

    Episode 275: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (20-11) or Jason Realizes That He Hates Martin Wallace's New Game Called Fashion Plates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 63:42


    Episode 275: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (20-11) Introduction:  News:  Sea Dragons - (KS) 8 days, $38  Steam Power - (Gamefound) 13 days, $40  Games played:  The White Castle  After Us Our Top 100 Games of All Time (20-11):  Jason 20 - The Quacks of Quedlinburg Katie 20 - Wonderland's War Jason 19 - Clank! Legacy (or any Clank! really) Katie 19 - Shakespeare Jason 18 - Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar Katie 18 - Pret-a-Porter Jason 17 - Earth Katie 17 - Nidavellir Jason 16 - Grand Austria Hotel Katie 16 - Belgian Beers Race Jason 15 - Wingspan Katie 15 - Elysium Jason 14 - Concordia Katie 14 - Earth Jason 13 - Everdell Katie 13 - Lorenzo il Magnifico Jason 12 - Council of 4 Katie 12 - Distilled Jason 11 - Rococo Katie 11 - Iki Closing:

    Episode 274: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (35-21) or Katie Gets Confused About a Game and Starts Talking in Valley Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 84:22


    Episode 274: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (35-21) Introduction:  News:  The Acts: Letters from Rome - 10 days, $27 Cryptic Nature - 16 days, $46   Games played:  Disney: Lorcana  Hollywood 1947  Our Top 100 Games of All Time (35-21):  Jason 35 - Trajan Katie 35 - The Gallerist Jason 34 - The Godfather: Corleone's Empire Katie 34 - Rajas of the Ganges Jason 33 - The Bloody Inn Katie 33 - Santa Monica Jason 32 - Blackout: Hong Kong Katie 32 - Quacks of Quedlinburg Jason 31 - Newton Katie 31 - Dinosaur Island Jason 30 - Brass: Lancashire Katie 30 - Amerigo Jason 29 - Lords of Waterdeep Katie 29 - Alma Mater Jason 28 - Lisboa Katie 28 - Gugong Jason 27 - Viticulture: Essential Edition Katie 27 - Genotype Jason 26 - The Prodigals Club Katie 26 - Orleans Jason 25 - Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein Katie 25 - Paris Jason 24 - Trickerion: Legends of Illusion Katie 24 - Lizard Wizard Jason 23 - London Katie 23 - Bitoku Jason 22 - Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia Katie 22 - Wingspan Jason 21 - Hadara Katie 21 - Voyages of Marco Polo Closing: 

    Episode 273.5: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 4 or Katie Gives Jason the Look Which Doesn't Translate Well to an Audio Medium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 73:18


    This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 01/08/2024. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.

    Episode 273: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (55-36) or It is Too Late For a Subtitle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 92:45


    Episode 273: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (55-36) Introduction:  News:  Just no Games played:  Dubious Noctiluca Our Top 100 Games of All Time (55-36):  Jason 55 - Creature Comforts Katie 55 - Hickory Dickory Jason 54 - Rajas of the Ganges Katie 54 - Indulgence Jason 53 - Merchants of the Dark Road Katie 53 - Tekhenu: Obelisk of the Sun Jason 52 - Thebes Katie 52 - Tapestry Jason 51 - Finca Katie 51 - Thebes Jason 50 - Maracaibo Katie 50 - Trickerion: Legends of Illusion Jason 49 - Fantastiqa Katie 49 - The Search for Planet X Jason 48 - Quartz Katie 48 - Quartz Jason 47 - Bonfire Katie 47 - The One Hundred Torii Jason 46 - Colosseum Katie 46 -  Into the Echoside Jason 45 - The Belgian Beers Race Katie 45 - Red Rising Jason 44 - Russian Railroads Katie 44 - Everdell Jason 43 - 7 Wonders Duel Katie 43 - Concordia Jason 42 - Golem Katie 42 - Yedo Jason 41 - Wasteland Express Delivery Service Katie 41 - Viticulture Jason 40 - Shakespeare Katie 40 - Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated Jason 39 - Paris Katie 39 - Council of Four Jason 38 - Dinosaur Island Katie 38 - Castles of Mad King Ludwig Jason 37 - Signorie Katie 37 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring deck building game Jason 36 - Terraforming Mars Katie 36 - Terraforming Mars Closing:   

    Episode 272: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (70-56) or All Jason Wants for Christmas is a Box of Poop with Weberson Santiago Art On It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 86:41


    Episode 272: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (70-56) Introduction:  News:  Kelp - Shark vs Octopus: 7 days, $50 Firefighters on Duty Board Game: 9 days, $65 Games played:  Sushi Boat Paradise Lost Our Top 100 Games of All Time (70-56):  Jason 70 - Yamatai Katie 70 - The Bloody Inn Jason 69 - Gugong Katie 69 - Witchstone Jason 68 - First Rat Katie 68 - Vinhos Jason 67 - Nidavellir Katie 67 - Victorian Masterminds Jason 66 - Long Shot: The Dice Game Katie 66 - The Godfather: Corleone's Empire Jason 65 - Abyss Katie 65 - Hagakure Jason 64 - Boonlake Katie 64 - Taxi Derby Jason 63 - Summer Camp Katie 63 - Five Tribes Jason 62 - Archaeology: The New Expedition Katie 62 - Champions of Midgard Jason 61 - Come Together Katie 61 - Libertalia  Jason 60 - Lords of Vegas Katie 60 - Hallertau Jason 59 - Orichalcum Katie 59 - Lords of Vegas Jason 58 - Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef Katie 58 - Power Plants Jason 57 - Libertalia Katie 57 - Marvel: Remix Jason 56 - Distilled Katie 56 - Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle Closing: 

    Episode 271.5: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 3 or Jason Has Really Gotten This Multitasking Thing Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 80:37


    This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 11/19/2023. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.

    Episode 271: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (85-71) or We Can't Stop Coughing So This One Is Weirder Than Usual

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 69:05


    Episode 271: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (85-71) Introduction:  Games played:  My Father's Work  Return to Dark Tower  Our Top 100 Games of All Time (85-71):    Katie 85- SCOUT Jason 85- SCOUT Katie 84- Sea Salt & Paper  Jason 84- Taverns of Tiefenthal Katie 83- Maglev Metro Jason 83- Trismegistus: The Ultimate Formula  Katie 82- Mystery of the Abbey Jason 82- Port Royal Katie 81- Campy Creatures Jason 81- Ra Katie 80- Covert Jason 80- Venice Katie 79- Jinja Jason 79- Yedo Katie 78- Dice Forge Jason 78- Dark Tales Katie 77- Lisboa  Jason 77- Camel Up Katie 76- Smartphone Inc Jason 76- Deep Blue Katie 75- The Hunger Jason 75- Zooloretto Katie 74- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Deck-Building Game Jason 74- Lawyer Up Katie 73- Deep Blue Jason 73- Zhanguo Katie 72- Clinic: Deluxe Edition  Jason 72- Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done Katie 71- It's a Wonderful World Jason 71- Lewis & Clark: The Expedition Closing: 

    Episode 270.7: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 2 or Jason Is Not Good at Pronouncing Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 64:22


    This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 11/2/2023. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.

    Episode 270.5: The 100 Outside the Top 100 pt. 1 or Jason Tries Out A New Video Software and Katie Is Not Impressed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 63:41


    This is the audio version of a live stream that took place on 11/2/2023. This is a video series counting down our favorite games that are not quite in the top 100.

    Episode 270: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (100-86) or Buckle In Because Katie Now Knows Numbers AND Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 89:07


    Episode 270: Our Top 100 Games of All Time (100-86) Introduction:  News:  Hello Kitty: Day in the Park - 12 days, $30/$60 Monasterium - 12 days, $60 Games played:  Yggdrasil Our Top 100 Games of All Time (100-86):    Jason 100 - Disney Animated Katie 100 - Tang Garden Jason 99 - Bad Company Katie 99 - Abomination: Heir of Frankenstein Jason 98 - Dogs or War Katie 98 - Herbaceous Jason 97 - The Castles of Burgundy Katie 97 - Draftosaurus Jason 96 - Teotihuacan: City of Gods Katie 96 - Illimat Jason 95 - Tekhenu: obelisk of the Sun Katie 95 - Venice Jason 94 - Bitoku Katie 94 - Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef Jason 93 - Expeditions Katie 93 - DC Deck Builder Jason 92 - Puerto Rico Katie 92 - Creature Comforts Jason 91 - Endless Winter: Paleoamericans Katie 91 - Passing through Petra Jason 90 - Witchstone Katie 90 - QE Jason 89 - Bora Bora Katie 89 - Black Orchestra Jason 88 - Lorenzo Il Magnifico Katie 88 - Cash n Guns Jason 87 - Champions of Midgard Katie 87 - Taverns of Tiefenthal Jason 86 - Woodcraft Katie 86 - Don't Go in There Closing: 

    Episode 269.5: Jason's Top 7 Weberson Santiago Illustrated Games or We Just Felt Like Dropping a Mini-Episode For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 9:04


    Episode 269.5: The Best Weberson Santiago Art Introduction:  The Best Weberson Santiago Art:  7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Closing:

    Episode 269: Games Our Younger Selves Would Have Loved or Katie Decides to Be a Buzzkill and Make This Episode a Sad One

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 55:28


    Episode 269: Games Our Younger Selves Would Have Loved Introduction:  News:  Gamefound: Creature Caravan - 8 days, $50 Fromage - 9 days, $35/$49 mat Flock Together - 11 days, $79 Games played:  King of 12 Fuji Games Our Younger Selves Would Have Loved:  Jason: Into the Echoside Katie: Scout Jason: Thrash ‘n Roll Katie: Elysium  Jason: Crusaders Katie: Consulting Detective - Holmes, deduction, and solo  Jason: Cat in the Box Katie: Shakespeare Jason: Magic the Gathering/Catan Katie: Forgotten Waters/D&D Closing:

    Episode 268: Gamer Burnout or Katie is Back and All is Right with the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 58:37


    Episode 268: Gamer Burnout Introduction:  News:  Body of Evidence: The Murder Mystery Autopsy Game - 5 days, $37 Colossal Cat-in-the-Box - 11 days, $59 Games played:  Joan of Arc: Orleans Draw & Write Isle of Trains: All Aboard Camel Up: The Card Game Fit to Print  Gamer Burnout:  What is burnout? What kinds of things contribute?FOMO, lack of gaming groups, price, content creators, cult of the new How to fight burnout?Stop watching videos and listening to podcasts Mute gamer groups Pull out the games that got you in the hobby Play something super light and maybe even stupid Find a different hobby to be absorbed by for awhile Play tried and true games with good friends What do we do to help fight against this? Closing:

    Episode 267: How Can There Still Be More Games That Every Gamer Should Own or Jason is Flying Solo for This One So Please Cut Him Some Slack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 37:00


    Episode 267: More, Even More Games Every Gamer Should Own Introduction:  News:  Bear Mountain Camping Adventure 3 Days $39, $69, $99 Games played:  Sail Cthulhu: Death May Die Games Every Gamer Should Own pt.5:  Jason - The Gallerist (Heavy Game) Jason -  Lords of Vegas (Economic) Jason - Juicy Fruits (Resource Management) Jason -  Five Tribes (Mancala) Jason - Camel Up/HomeStretch (Betting) Closing:

    Episode 266: Still More Games Every Gamer Should Own or Katie the Potty Mouth Strikes Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 63:44


    Episode 266: Still Even More Games Every Gamer Should Own Introduction:  News:  Boil and Trouble: 2 days, $23 Flight Plan: 10 days, $65 Tabernacle of Yahweh: 12 days, $77 Games played:  Wandering Towers Expeditions Games Every Gamer Should Own pt.4:  Jason - Orleans (Bag Building) Katie - Quacks Jason - Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft (Two Player Game) Katie - 7 Wonders Duel Jason - Red Rising (Hand Management) Katie - Scout Jason - Brass Lancashire (Route/Network Building) Katie - Ticket to Ride Jason - Pebble Rock Delivery Service (Kids Game) Katie - Detective Charlie  Closing:

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