Definitely a Board Game Podcast

Aaron has a game group where the host chooses the games and he's noticed some people love to play new games and others only want to play games they already know and love.  Which category do you fall into?  If you're cult of the new, why?  What is it about the new hotness that makes you turn your back on your beloved favourites?  What's the high we're all searching for in board games?  Plus we talk about some recent plays, we look at the history of Petersen Games, and Royce tries to tempt Aaron with some games he thinks Aaron will love...to mixed success.

After a longer than expected delay, we have episode 66!  In this episode Royce and Aaron talk about co-op games.  Historically we haven't been fans, but that doesn't mean we can't talk all about them. What works?  Why?  What doesn't?  How can we fix it?  Plus our favourite co-op games.Finally we end with our TOP 3 IP or themes that would make great co-op games!

Welcome to Episode 64, and a return to our usual format.  In this episode Aaron and I discuss the Board Game Geek rankings.  What does it mean to be ranked number one?  How are the rankings determined?  And of course, what are the TOP 3 games ranked 3000 or higher?Plus our usual Quick Thoughts, News and More.

In this episode Royce is joined by Liam, and we throw the usual format out of the window.  Instead, we do a deep dive book report on the novelization of Settlers of Catan.  Is this giant tome of a book worth hunting down a copy?  Is this the pinnacle of game fiction? Or a waste of several trees?  Let's find out together.

In Episode 60, Royce and Aaron talked about their favourite games played in 2022, and now we turn to the rest.  What was the best TV, Movies, Books, Music and everything else that we got to experience in 2022?  Let's find out.But just in case you think we aren't still a board game podcast, we also look at some recent plays including Calico, Block and Key, Pictures and Furnace.We have an all Aaron new to the collection.In the News we talk about Cicero, the Diplomacy playing AI and all of the potentially terrifying ramifications of teaching a computer to betray humanity.Finally we end with a TOP 3 Happy Moments from 2022, it wasn't a great year, but there were some highpoints, let's celebrate the highpoints.

In a special express episode, Royce talks about going back to a time in his life when he was obsessed with just one game instead of every game.  Warhammer 40k.  What is it like to return to a lifestyle game after over 10 years.  Can any game hold up to that kind of pressure?  

Royce and Aaron talk about their 12 best games of 2022!  Why 12?  Because we thought it was 2012 and that it made sense...until we realized it didn't, but by then it was too late so we just went with it.  Plus we look at how Magic the Gathering is tanking the stock market, and a few of our recent quick plays.It's our end of the year episode!

Welcome Henk Rolleman, arguably the best professional board game photographer in the world.  Henk has been working as a board game photographer for almost 2 decades, he's been the official photographer for Essen Spiel, is the photo editor for two board game magazines, and I guarantee you've seen his work.Henk joins Royce to talk about everything board game photography, as well as to give quick thoughts on Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Splendor Duel, Flamecraft, and World Splitters.We talk about the growing use of AI art in board games, and end with our TOP 3 most photogenic games.  

Welcome to Episode 58: A Store by any other name!Aaron's back again to talk about what makes a game store great!  What do we look for in a store?  What turns us off a store?  We even rank some of our best local stores.In Quick thoughts we talk about Dune Imperium, Imagineers, Point Salad: Eevee Edition, and Ono99.We discuss the new arrangement between Hasbro and Renegade Games.  What classic Hasbro games are being produced and distributed by Renegade?And finally a TOP 3, the best names for a Board Game Store (real or imagined)!

Welcome Daniel Newman and Tony Miller of New Mill Industries!Royce, Daniel and Tony talk about everything gaming!  In new to the collection we look at potential spiel winner Duos, kid's legacy game Zombie Kids, and the story driven Almanac: The Dragon Road.The news is all about a recent kickstarter scandal, and what happens when someone copies someone else's game?  How does it affect future playtesting, production and sales?In the Main Event, we take a closer look at the Punk Rock publishing company New Mill Industries!  New Mill is the new kid on the block and they're doing everything different.  Tony and Daniel tell us all about starting and running a game production company in the middle of a pandemic.And finally we finish with our TOP 3 best things about running a game company!

Let's Party!  What makes a party game?  What's a good party game, or a not-so-good party game?Aaron is back!  And we're talking party games.But first our quick thoughts on Mining Colony, New York Zoo, and Star Trek Missions.In the news we talk about some fundamental shifts that seem to be happening at Games Workshop, and Aaron shows off some of his newest aquisitions.Finally our TOP 3 Party games that can be played with everyone from the most experienced gamer to your non-gaming family.And did I mention Aaron!  Definitely a great episode!

Episode 55!  Holy Cannoli, we made it!  And to celebrate I'm joined by the one and only Caroline Black, The Dyslexic Gamer.  Caroline has one of the most popular blogs on Board Game Geek, and we get to talk about everything Blogging!  We also talk about 4 games we've recently gotten to the table: Dice Miners, Star Trek Missions, Dune Imperium, and Everdell.  In the news, we talk about the return of Games Workshop's UK Games Day, and what games we're excited to get from the upcoming Essen Spiel.  And we top it all of with a TOP 3 Games that will get us the most clicks as content creators!  Wingspan  

It's been a longer than expected unplanned break but we're back!  It's the triumphant return of Definitely a Board Game Podcast.   Joining Royce in this episode is Steve from Vancouver.  Royce and Steve talk about their recent plays of Terraforming Mars Online, High Frontiers 4th Edition, and Durian.  Followed by a kickstarter packed News segment.  Jeff and Yee Kuang join Royce for a Definitely first, a live unboxing of a Yee Kuang's kickstarter pledge for Cytosis and Cellulose.  In the Main Event, we discuss purchasing fatigue.  Purchases are down, we explore some of the reasons why.And then we end on a happier note with our TOP 3 games that we're still excited to get!

A last minute scheduling snafu means Royce is all by himself in this episode.  That's never a good idea, so instead of having Royce do a full episode, we introduce the Accelerated Episodes!  A short episode where Royce discusses a single topic.  In this episode Royce talks about two of his favourite area control games: Diplomacy and Dominant Species. How are they the same? How do they differ?Why should you love them as well?Enjoy this little break from our usual massive episodes!

Welcome special guest host Tim, from the Board Game Hot Takes Podcast!https://boardgamehottakes.com/Tim brings his extensive knowledge when he and Royce debate whether old games are objectively better than new games. But first, in New to the Collection, we look at a new game, an old game, and a game in between: Watch by Daniel Newman, Trajan by Stefan Feld, and Relic by Joe Goodenough and Jason Walden.In the News, we look at reprinting one of the greatest old games as Awaken Realms announced they are reprinting Castles of Burgundy complete with plastic castles.Shelf of opportunity includes three new games that Royce wants to play, it's your chance to vote on what to play!Main Event: Hot Take: Old Games are objectively better than New Games!  A board game debate, Royce vs Tim, what do you think?And finally, our TOP 3 classic games that need a modern thematic or artistic upgrade!

Welcome this week's cohost Dan: The Game Master!  In this episode we look at three recent plays: Obsession, Risk: Lord of the Rings, and Betrayal at House on the Hill.In the News we look at the new Wizard of the Coast release The Radiant Citadel.  New to the Collection is...gone!  Yup, we've replaced it with Shelf of Opportunity.  It's your chance to help me play some of my unplayed games, and maybe help me control my out of control game buying!In the Main event, we discuss Role-Playing games. Whether you've played RPG's before, or are just RPG curious, we cover it all.And finally, our TOP 3 RPG settings.  Where do we want to play?  

It's episode 50!   We're half way to 100!In this episode, Royce is once again joined by regular guest host Jeff.  In QUICK THOUGHTS we discuss Anno 1800, Unmatched, and Mall Night Long!IN THE NEWS, you won't believe the line up of titles that Funko Games is putting out in 2022.NEW TO THE COLLECTION includes a couple classics and one new game.MAIN EVENT is all about traveling with games.  What games are great for traveling?  What can you do to pack the games safely and compactly?  Plus a few more tips.And in our EXTRA HUGE TOP 3 EVENT we play Desert Island, our TOP 3 Games, TV Shows, and Movies we'd bring to a desert island.You don't want to miss it!

Welcome special guest host Joe Slack, author of The Board Game Designers Guide, and force behind The Board Game Designers Course.  In Quick Thoughts, Joe and Royce talk about some recent plays, include Night Parade of 100 Yokai, recent kickstarter Voyages, and Iwari.  In The News, how will Ravensburger buying Gamefound affect the future of Kickstarter and crowdfunding table top games?In New to the Collection, Royce has a super deluxe game that includes a cow poop mechanic, and a new beige trading in the Mediterranean euro.  Joe talks about Cartographers.Our Main Event is all about supporting your local game designers.  What can you do?  Where can you find them?  Why is it important to give to the local design community?And finally in a very special TOP 3:  We talk about the game designers you should be watching. These are the folks that are new to the scene but have the potential to be among the greats.  Our TOP 3 up and coming game designers.

Solo Games!  One of the fastest growing areas of board gaming.Royce welcomes guest co-host, long time listener, and solo gamer Stuart to talk all about Solo games.In our Quick Thoughts we discuss Keep up the Fire, Skyline Express and Hardback.Of course, Marvel Zombicide is the proverbial elephant in the News room.New to the Collection includes discussions of Faiyum, Button Shy, and the Wargamers Complete Paint Set.And we finish up with our TOP 3 other activities that can be done solo but still give you the same feel of a Solo Game.

Welcome to Season 3 of Definitely a Board Game Podcast!In this episode Royce is joined by Jeff, and we discuss gaming with our families. What games worked and what games didn't? How do you introduce games to your non-gamer family and friends?  Plus a TOP 3 Next Step games for when your family is ready to try something a bit more complex.Also, a game day recording in quick thoughts where Royce, Jeff, Liam, and Yee talk about a bunch of new games including Terraforming Mars Ares Project, Project L, and the GI Joe Deck Building Game.New to the Collection includes P'achakuna, Bear Stare Down, and the digital implementation of Gloomhaven.And Finally, the Quebec Government says Royce and Jeff are wrong about Azul!

Welcome to Episode 45!  In this episode Royce and Aaron explore Trick taking games with a winter draft.  What trick taking game will be the trickiest trick taking game of them all!Plus a potentially scary/boring event that is made better with games in Quick Thoughts, and still more games in New to the Collection.In the News, we look at Greater Than Games and their merger with the Flat River Group, and what it could mean for the hobby.Finally a very important announcement about the future of the podcast.

Happy Holidays!  And that means we turn our attention to the most important part of the holidays, Gifts!  Our recommendations for the best games at three different price points.  Give the gift of gaming to your loved ones.Plus:Royce eats his words in Quick Thoughts, but makes up for it by introducing Aaron to a modern classic.In the News: A classic high tech game comes back to Kickstarter, and a New to the Collection that includes an amazing success story.And we end with the TOP 3 games we'd love to get for Christmas....in case any of our listeners were wondering. :)

Royce owns about 900 games, Aaron has over a 100.  That's a lot of plastic, wood and paper.  What are the environmental impact of the board gaming hobby?  What are the publishers doing to minimize this impact?  Should we stop buying new games?  No, the answer to the last question is no.  We also talk about 4 new games in quick thoughts: QE, Ramen Fury, Last Defence, and Royce continues his exploration into 18xx with 18 New England!In the News we deep dive into the India based Kickstarter Karigar-e-Taj.And we look at our TOP 3 games with an environmental (adjacent) theme!

Conventions are back baby!  Welcome to Episode 42, Life, The Universe and Everything.We welcome special guests Kevin Carmichael and Jeff Fraser to talk about Protospiel North. What is a Protospiel?  What goes into  play-testing games? And what goes into planning a convention in the wake of Covid-19?In addition we discuss the recent Essen Spiel and GenCon.  Attendance and game releases.In Quick Thoughts Royce discusses his first 18XX experience (1889) and Aaron talks about Nanga Parbat from Dr. Finn Games.Plus the most shocking  New to the Collection ever....kind of.

Velcome, to a very scary halloveen episode!  Ok, it's not that scary but we do talk about the Queen City Collection Part 2, which is pretty scary, and we do talk about throwing a Halloween board game themed party in our main event.Plus a Top 3 things that scare us about board games, which leads to some traumatic insights in our deepest board game fears.  Ok, maybe not that deep.Plus new to the collection, and quick thoughts!  Boooooooooo.....

Lordy, Lordy, Look who's Forty!We made it!  Our 40th episode.  In this episode we look to the future of Definitely A Board Game Podcast.  We review the feedback from our survey, and plan for the future.  Not to mention we announce the winner of our feedback contest!Plus all the usual, in New to the collection we talk about Terraforming Mars: Ares Expidition, Kolejka, and Nidavellir.In the News we talk about Gencon and Asmodee's upcoming sale.New to the collection is Philosophia: Floating World, Red Outpost, and Calico.Finally in out top 3, we look at what we're looking forward to in 2022.Join us for our landmark episode, 40!

Episode 39: History Sucks!In this episode Royce and Aaron have a little bit of a serious main event.  Can, should, and to what extent should games based on history reflect current cultural sensibilities? But don't worry we don't stay serious for very long.   We have our usual quick  thoughts (all Royce edition), in the News we talk about an offensive frog, and of course a new New to the collection.Finally we talk about some ultra weird and unusual historical events that would make great games!

Episode 38: The Evolution of a Gamer.When we started this podcast Aaron was like a new born babe in our hobby, and now he's been thrown in the deep end for a year and a half.  In the Main Event we explore how Aaron's new found familiarity with publishers and designers has changed his shopping habits.Plus we in Quick Thoughts we look at Riftforce, Mariposas, and LLamaland.In the News we discuss the closing of IDW Games, and the newest set of purchases between Fantasy Flight and Gamezenter.New to the Colletion includes an expansion for Grand Austria Hotel, The Power Rangers Deck Building Game, and Reykolt.Finally we end with not 1 but 2, top 3's:  TOP 3 Things that make us buy a game, and TOP 3 things that make us NOPE right out of a game.Also don't forget to fill out both  surveys and you could win $50!  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZXNSDYLhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZXXNPVV

Episode 37: Ni Hao from Taiwan!  In a very special episode, Royce and Aaron sit down with Smoox Chen, the Manager of Taiwan Boardgame Design.    We discuss the Taiwanese game market, manufacturing and designing in Taiwan, and much much more.  Quick Thoughts are all about two Taiwanese games, YinYang and T-Rex's Holiday.In New to the Collection we have Indus 2500 BCE and MeadowThe News explores the complicated business dealings between Asmodee, Plan B and Sofie Gravel. Finally we get hungry and look at our TOP 3 Chinese Food!  Plus a special announcement and contest!  If you complete both of these surveys you will automatically entered to win a $50! gift card!Definitely A Board Game Podcast FeedbackDefinitely A Board Game Podcast Feedback Part 2You're not going to want to miss this one.

It's the special Olympics episode!  But you won't find any of that athletic stuff here!  No way, we are talking about the first inaugural (hopefully sponsored by IKEA) Board Game Olympics.Plus all the great stuff you already enjoy!Feedback has the return of Matt "The Podcast Police" Percy!New to the collection features a live segment from our first in person game day, plus Aaron talks about King of Tokyo and Word Maven.A double feature In the News, first we look at the upcoming Kickstarter game Reapers by Daniel Newman and New Mill Industries.   And then we look at Royce's predictions for the Spiel des Jahres now that the winners have been announced.New to the collection includes Pasaraya, Mariposas and Play Nine.In one of our funniest Main Events ever,  we plan for the Board Game Olympics!And finally a TOP 3 Worst Sports that could be made into a board game!We loved making this episode, we hope you love listening to it!Upcoming Kickstarter Link for Reapers from New Mill Industries:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dnlnwmn/reapers-0

Episode 35!  Jeff's Back!You demanded it and we listened!  Jeff is back to look back at online gaming 18 months later.   Will we keep gaming online or was it just a means to the end?Plus we talk about 3 new games including Aaron's first Solo experience.We get Nostalgic and look at two up coming games based on He-Man, and The Masters of the Universe!Finally we end with our TOP 3 online personalities.  If you're not following these people online...you probably have a life.  But you're still missing out.  It's a great time, can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Episode 34: Summer!So it's getting hotter and Royce and Aaron (mostly Aaron) are venturing outside to enjoy the beautiful summer weather.  And, of course to do a little gaming.  Our main event is all about what games work outside and what games don't?In Quick Thoughts, Royce and Aaron look at Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land, Botanik and some games of Aaron's own design.In the News, we get a little sad but don't worry, it doesn't last long.New to the collection consists of Rivet Heads, MajaRaja and Trains.Finally in the Top 3,  we look at some of our other favourite outside activities.  It's a hot one!  

It's TONY BOYDELL Week!Episode 33: A trip to the MuseumIn this episode's main event we welcome Tony Boydell, the designer of Snowdonia and future purveyor of the Boydellian Museum of Games and Gaming.We also have some Quick Thoughts on Four Corners and Nunami.In the News, we discuss the troubled relationship between Grail Games and Reiner Knizia.  New to the collection we have Rondo and Throne of Allegoria.And we finish off with our TOP 3 Museums and Galleries from around the world.

What are the Rules when it comes to 32 episodes!  Let's find out.In this Episode Royce and Aaron talk about the rules, the good, the bad, and the dead?!?In Quick Thoughts, Royce talks about a good game, Aaron talks about 2...games.In the News, we discuss counterfeit games.New to the Collection, Aaron tries to decide if Royce needs a Warhammer 40k intervention.The Main Event is all about Rule Books.  What makes them good, what makes them bad, what do we like, what do we dislike.  But that's nothing compared to our TOP 3, where we talk about the rules for dead people, dead animals, and chewing gum.  You don't want to miss this one.Thanks to Next Player for inspiring our news segment:http://nextplayer.com.au/features/the-impact-of-counterfeits-on-the-board-game-hobby/

It's episode 31: All about that Spiel! Royce and Aaron look at the 2021 Spiel des Jahres and Royce makes his (probably wrong) predictions. Then we double down by looking at the winners from the last 20 years to see if the Spiel is still relevant.Quick Thoughts is all about Unforgiven, Welcome To, and Azul: Summer Pavilion.  In the News, we look at the Isle of Cats: Don't forget the Kittens Kickstarter.New to the Collection includes Fruticola, Red Rising, and a couple new codexes for Warhammer 40k.And finally in the TOP 3, we talk about some award shows you should be paying attention to.

Welcome to our special 30th!!! Episode of Definitely A Board Game Podcast!In this episode we're joined by the Board Game Guru Steve Tassie from Snakes and Lattes.  We discuss running a game cafe, teaching games, and much much more.But that's not all, Royce forgets what this podcast is about in Quick Thoughts, we disagree with the BGG Golden Geek Awards In the News, and we look at some new games to our collections.Finally, we talk about our TOP 3 games we played while we were growing up.You don't want to miss this landmark episode!

Welcome to Episode 29!  In this episode Royce picks a fight with Tom Vasel, Aaron achieves one of his life goals, and we trash/discuss some games.First we have Quick Thoughts, where we talk about Happy Little Dinosaurs, Indian Summer, and the Matchbox Series of Games.Aaron tells us about his amazing achievement in The News.In New to the Collection, Aaron opens up his first Kickstarter LIVE on recording!And finally in our Main Event we look at Our TOP 10 Redux one year later!

It's our 1 year anniversary!  Thank you to all our listeners for sticking with us for our first year.As a special anniversary treat we have another special guest, Mr. Frank West, designer of The Isle of Cats!Plus a lot more:1) In Quick Thoughts, we discuss Mini-express, Kanban EV, and Azul.2) In The News, Royce gives his predictions for the Dice Tower Awards (can he do better than his previous zero correct predictions?)3) In New to the Collection we talk about Unforgiven: The Lincoln Assassination Trial, Bristol 1350, and Kingdomino.4) And in the Main Event, Frank West talks about Isle of Cats, Kickstarter, Staying Positive in these trying times, and the UK gaming community!  Thanks for an amazing year, and thanks for listening!

Episode 27!  Royce and Aaron talk about everything!In our Quick Thoughts, we look at Hallertau by Uwe Rosenberg, Space Lunch, and Point Salad! We also have a bonus look at Penitent by Games Workshop.In the news we discuss: An incredibly useful website Board Game Oracle, Professional Wrestlers playing Wingspan, and the relationship between UNO, Pizza, and the underground world of Hip Hop in Atlanta.New to the collection includes: Imperial Struggle, Azul, and the stickering nightmare 1861/1867.Our main event we tackle the age old question: Do we have too many games or are the game boxes just too big?  Hint, the game boxes are the problem.And in our Top 3!  The TOP 3 biggest things we've personally seen!  Find out what made us go...Wow, that's really really big.

Episode 26: It's Jamey Stegmaier Day!It's unbelievable, it's amazing, it's the hugest.Join us for episode 26 with Special Guest Jamey Stegmaier!!!In Quick Thoughts, Royce talks about three of his favourite Stonemaier games.In New to the Collection, it's all about Aaron as he adds 3 new games to his rapidly growing collection.And in the main event, we sit down with JAMEY STEGMAIER!  (Can you tell we're really excited?)Finally a TOP 3 wishlist.Join Aaron, Royce and Jamey in an action packed new episode of Definitely A Board Game Podcast.

It's our Silver Anniversary, Episode 25: Kickstarter Redux!In a packed episode Aaron and Royce discuss kickstarters they're considering and kickstarters they just don't understand.1) But first, some not so Quick Thoughts  as we look at Cthulhu Wars Duel, Canvas and Patchwork.2) In the News, what is the connection between Mayday games and Toc Toc Woodsmen?  Just how unethical is the new kickstarter Bamboo Bash?3)  In the New to the Collection - Isle of Cats, Takenoko: Collectors Edition, and Hornet Leader: Carrier Operations.4) In the main event. Boardgame Kickstarters we're on the fence about and some Kickstarters we regret backing.5) And finally it's Royce vs Aaron, who can find the weirdest Kickstarters in our TOP 3!

Episode 24: Polyominos, is it a real word? Or is it just something gamers made up to talk about Tetris?In quick thoughts Aaron discusses the Dice-placement game: Sagrada and Royce looks at the Roll & Write game: Three Sisters coming to kickstarter on March 9!In the news, the sky is falling!  Asmodee bought Board Game Arena, Royce and Aaron discuss the histories of these two companies and what the merger could mean for players.  If you use BGA, this is a must listen.New to the collection, we talk briefly about The Science and Séance Society, and Grace's newest kickstarter Canvas.In the Main Event, What is a polyomino?  Why are they so popular?  And which games should you check out that use Polyominos in new and cool ways!Finally our TOP 3, we look at Classic Video Games that would make good games (maybe even better than Tetris)!

Let's talk about Ranks baby, let's talk about you and me.Let's talk about the good ranks, all the band ranks, that we see.Let's talk about Ranks.Yup, that's right we're talking about Ranking our games and a whole lot more.1) In Quick Thoughts we discuss Fox and the Forest, Great Western Trail, and Super Skill Pinball 4-Cade.2) Royce rants through the news as they discuss Ultimate Russian Railroads.3) In New to the Collection we try to pronounce Hallertau, Kanban EV, and Ausonia.4) And then...it's our Main Event.  How do we rank our games, how does BGG rank their games, how do our listeners rank their games?  How does Dave rank his wife's cooking?5) And in our TOP 3 we look at our Favourite Components.Plus a special announcement: you can now hear Aaron and Royce on the Watcha Been Playing Wednesday Podcast.  Check out our first contribution at: https://cardboardconjecture.podbean.com/

Welcome to a very Special Episode 22!  Royce talks about his play of a new game on Kickstarter, and Royce and Aaron welcome game designer Thomassie Magniuk to talk about his game Nunami!1) In Quick Thoughts, Royce and Aaron look at War for Chicken Island, Holi: Festival of Color, and Sagrada.2) In News,  Royce and Jeff got to Play the new Kickstarter game Ping Yao from Jing Studios.  3) New to the Collection includes Fox and the Forest, and a pair of games from Hollandspeile: The Field of Cloth and Gold, and The Vote.4) Our Main Event welcomes Thomassie Magniuk, the first Inuit board game designer!  We talk to Thomassie about life, culture and game design.  https://www.facebook.com/nunamitm5) And finally in our TOP 3, the games we'd like to design!

Welcome to a new season of Definitely A Board Game Podcast!It's episode 21 and we are super excited to be back!So let's get started!In Feedback, we discuss why we do a Top 3, instead of a top 5 or top 10.  Surprise, we actually have reasons. :)In Quick Thoughts, we have a tri-pack of theme related games, let's see if you can guess the theme.In the News, we look at the upcoming Concordia Solitaria, and have a quick discussion on Solo games.New to the Collection is an all Aaron affair, what games did Aaron get over the holidays?In the Main Event, we look at movies and games that go together.  Let's make a night of it.And finally we look at game references in pop culture for our TOP 

Welcome to our End Of The Year Spectaculario!It's been a weird year, both in gaming and in real life.  To look back, Aaron and Royce are joined by our previous guests and friends: Jeff, John and Matt.Join us as we discuss:    -2020 in general    -The year in gaming    -Our biggest surprises    -Our biggest disappointments    -Our expectations for 2021And we finish it off with a giant-sized TOP 3 Best of 2020!Happy New Year!

Hey Everyone! It's the holiday season and this is our Christmas spectacular!So of course we talked about some games that have nothing to do with the holidays...In quick thoughts we look at Ducks in Tow, Fire!, and Upset.Some sad news as we look at the first few convention announcements from 2021.But actual Holiday discussions in our main event, where we talk about games for Christmas, New Years, Halloween, Easter, Valentines, Arbor day...Ok, we go a bit far.  Also some games to play online this socially distant Christmas.Finally our TOP 3! gifts for gamers that aren't boardgames.  What would you buy for the gamer that already has all the games?It's a jam packed, seasonal, sensational episode of Definitely A Boardgame Podcast!

Who collects the collectors! We look at our collections, and the fine art of game collecting.Starting with some quick thoughts about Tawantinsuyu, The Castles of Tuscany, and The Crew.In the news we look at the next stand alone Crew game, the next COIN game set on Mars, and a quick look at some red flags in kickstarter.In new to the collection, Royce opens his Board Game Geek Secret Santa.Our Main Event is all about Collectiing.  Is collecting a seperate hobby? How many games is too many? How do you store and cull your collection?Finally in our TOP 3, what else do we collect?  Royce chooses from dozens of collections, Aaron scrounges for his top 3.

Welcome to Episode 17!  Did you know we could read!That's right we're talking about games based on books, books based on games, and books that should be games.1) In Quick Thoughts we discuss Troyes Dice, Wing Span, and a special surprise.2) In the news, we discuss Aconyte Publishing from Asmodee and their new line of books including Gloomhaven and Terraforming Mars.3) New to the Collection sees New York Zoo for Royce, and The Crew for Aaron.4) Our main event is all about Games based on Books.  Are there games based on books that don't star Cthulhu? 5) Finally in our TOP 3, we look at our top 3 books that need to be turned into games, will your favourite book make the list?

Welcome to episode 16 of Definitely a Board Game Podcast!In this episode, Royce and Aaron talk about the links between Board Games and Music but first:1) In quick thoughts, we look at Fleet, On Tour, and Potion Explosion.2) In the news, we discuss the future of gaming with Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Table.3) New to the collection, Fierabend and a new method of distribution for 2F-Speile.4) The Main Event is Soundtrack to gaming!  Do you listen to music while gaming?  Do you find music a distraction?  Either way we've got you covered.5) Finally in our TOP 3,  the most perfect albums ever recorded, at least according to Royce and Aaron.

It's episode 15!  In these troubled times the last thing people want to hear about is politics and so Royce and Aaron present their show all about Historical and Political Games!We start with the announcement of our big contest winner!For our Quick thoughts we discuss The Cost, Targi and Watergate.In the News we look at the future kickstarter, First Monday in October.New to the Collection, Games 2 and 3 of the Pocket Campaigns series and One Small Step.Next our Main Event, Games with Historical and Political themes, yay or nay?And finally some politicians that remind us there are always exceptions to the rule, our Top 3 favourite politicians or rulers!