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The Game Schooler Podcast© is a weekly audio show celebrating the educational value of tabletop gaming. Each week Doug and Michael recommend a family-friendly game and uncover the skills players can learn during gameplay. Every episode includes discussion on the merits of gameschooling and features a Weekly High Five list of additional games listeners may want to explore.

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    Episode 221 - Manny Trembley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 47:18


    In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael engage with artist and game designer Manny Trembley. They explore Manny's journey into tabletop gaming, the creation of Dice Throne, and his insights on game design and play. Manny shares his experiences with various games, discusses the development of new titles like Slam Throne, and emphasizes the importance of world-building in game design. The conversation also touches on the future of Dice Throne, upcoming projects, and the joy of creating games that foster connections among players.00:36 - Introduction and Background of Manny Trembley 03:08 - The Journey to Creating Dice Throne 06:04 - Playing Games: Manny's Favorites and Family Involvement 09:15 - Expanding the Dice Throne Universe 12:24 - Introducing Slam Throne: A New Game Concept 15:10 - The Joy of Tabletop Gaming and Relationship Building 19:50 - Reimagining Wonderland: The Art of World Building 24:28 - Tangle Woods: A Collaborative Creation 27:25 - Neon Rain: A New Card Dueling Experience 33:54 - The Joy of Creation: Insights from Game Design 36:16 - The Future of Board Games: Trends and Innovations 42:36 - What's Next for Dice Throne and Beyond?

    Episode 220 - Critter Kitchen, Asymmetry, App Assisted Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 79:41


    In this week's episode we'll cover Critter Kitchen, our Game of the Week, discuss Asymmetry in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five App Assisted Games!  We also Spotlight Graphic Novel Adventures Jr. from Van Ryder Games!00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast10:31 - Spotlight: Graphic Novel Adventures Jr.21:44 - Game of the Week: Critter Kitchen46:08 - School of Gaming: Asymmetry In Games58:06 - High-Five: App Assisted Games

    Episode 219 - Kronologic: Paris 1920, Doomscroll, Letter B Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 84:56


     In this week's episode we'll cover Kronologic: Paris 1920, our Game of the Week, talk to Dr. Jon Spike in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter B Games!  We also Spotlight How Dare You? from Alion!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:09:41 - Spotlight - How Dare You?00:17:39 - Game of the Week - Kronologic: Paris 192000:37:34 - School of Gaming - Dr. Jon Spike and Doomscroll01:07:27 - High-Five - Games Starting With The Letter "B"

    Episode 218 - Hutan: Life In The Rainforest, Expectations, Transportation Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 73:42


    In this week's episode we'll cover Hutan: Life in the Rainforest2, our Game of the Week, discuss Factors that Influence Expectations in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Transportation Games!  We also Spotlight Middle Ages from Studio H!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:06:37 - Spotlight: Middle Ages00:18:11 - Game of the Week: Hutan - Life in the Rainforest00:41:02 - School of Gaming: Factors That Influence Expectations00:53:28 - High Five: Transportation Games

    Episode 217 - Vegas Showdown, Reviewers, Memory Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 79:13


    In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug Kotecki and Dr. Michael McCabe explore various aspects of tabletop gaming, including a spotlight on the game 'Stalk Exchange' and a review of 'Vegas Showdown.' They also delve into the role of reviewers in the gaming community, discussing the fine line between constructive criticism and negativity. The episode concludes with a high five list of favorite memory games, showcasing a variety of titles that emphasize memory and strategy.00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:12:39 - Spotlight: Stalk Exchange00:21:53 - Game of the Week: Vegas Showdown00:43:02 - School of Gaming: When Do Reviewers Go Too Far?00:58:19 - High-Five: Memory Games

    Episode 216 - Foundations of Metropolis, Variable Setups, Abstract Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 87:24


    In this week's episode we'll cover Foundations of Metropolis, our Game of the Week, discuss Variable Setups in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Abstract Games!  We also Spotlight A Gentle Rain from Incredible Dream!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:09:30 - Spotlight: A Gentle Rain00:19:03 - Game of the Week: Foundations of Metropolis00:49:10 - School of Gaming: Variable Setup in Board Games01:02:49 - High-Five: Abstract Games

    Episode 215 - Dreadful Meadows, Lucky Duck Games, Games With Ancient Themes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 94:20


    In this week's episode we'll cover Dreadful Meadows, our Game of the Week, feature Lucky Duck Games for a Publisher Spotlight in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Set In Ancient Times!  We also Spotlight Cat Lady from AEG!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:16:29 - Spotlight: Cat Lady00:26:59 - Game of the Week: Dreadful Meadows00:49:49 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Lucky Duck Games01:15:10 - High-Five: Games Set In Ancient Times

    Episode 214 - Rebirth, Hype, “A” Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 81:43


    In this week's episode we'll cover Rebirth, our Game of the Week, Discuss the Positive and Negative Aspects of Hype in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Beginning With the Letter A!  We also Spotlight Harvest from Keymaster Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:11:15 - Spotlight: Harvest00:23:20 - Game of the Week: Rebirth00:41:33 - The School of Gaming: Positive & Negative Aspects of Hype00:59:36 - High Five: Games Starting with 'A'

    Episode 213 - Archeos Society, The Op, Pickup & Deliver Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 110:46


    In this week's episode we'll cover Archeos Society, our Game of the Week, Feature The OP in a Publisher Spotlight for The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Pick Up & Deliver Games!  We also Spotlight History Trivia Game from Dyce Games!00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness00:12:30 - Spotlight on History Trivia Game: A Unique Twist on Trivia00:22:21 - Game of the Week: Archeos Society00:47:26 - School of Gaming - Publisher Spotlight - The OP 202501:29:52 - High-Five - Pickup & Deliver Games

    Episode 212 - Potions of Azerland, In Too Deep, Simulation Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 83:29


    In this week's episode we'll cover Potions of Azerland, our Game of the Week, Discuss How To Know When You're Too Deep In The Hobby in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Games That Feel Like a Simulation in a Good Way!  We also Spotlight Enchanted Plumes from Calliope Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:11:48 - Spotlight: Enchanted Plumes00:23:46 - Game of the Week: Potions of Azerland00:49:25 - School of Gaming: How Do You Know When/If You're Too Deep in the Hobby01:02:17 - High-Five: Simulation Games - In a Good Way

    Episode 211 - Bohnanza: Dahlias, Gatekeeping, Powerful Abilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 70:43


    In this week's episode we'll cover Bohnanza: Dahlias, our Game of the Week, Discuss Gatekeeping in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With Powerful Abilities!  We also Spotlight Intarsia from Deep Print Games and Pegasus Spiele!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:09:58 - Spotlight: Intarsia00:23:40 - Game of the Week: Bonanza Dahlia00:40:58 - School of Gaming: Gatekeeping in the Gaming Community00:53:05 - High Five: Games with Powerful Abilities

    Episode 210 - Pirates of Maracaibo, Hobby Jargon, Games With Multi-Use Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 78:17


     In this week's episode we'll cover Pirates of Maracaibo, our Game of the Week, Discuss Hobby Jargon in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With Multi-Use Cards!  We also Spotlight Gnome Hollow from TheOp!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:15:46 - Spotlight: Gnome Hollow00:28:30 - Game of the Week: Pirates of Maracaibo00:47:26 - The School of Gaming: Jargon in the Hobby01:00:15 - High Five: Multi-Use Cards in Board Games

    Episode 209 - GAMA Trade Show 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 66:48


    In this week's episode we'll cover the 2025 GAMA Trade Show and highlight some of the cool games we were able to play and preview.

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    Episode 208 - Bomb Busters, Punching & Playing, Hachette Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 72:19


    In this week's episode we'll cover Bomb Busters, our Game of the Week, discuss Punching & Playing in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from Hachette Board Games! We also Spotlight Books of Time from Board & Dice Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:13:41 - Spotlight: Books of Time00:23:05 - Game of the Week: Bomb Busters00:38:11 - School of Gaming: Punching and Playing00:52:44 - High-Five: Hachette Games

    Episode 207 - Nidavellir, Importing Games, Games From 10 Years Ago

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 91:06


    In this week's episode we'll cover Nidavellir, our Game of the Week, Discuss Importing Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2015! We also Spotlight Landmarks from Floodgate Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:10:46 - Spotlight: Landmarks00:18:56 - Game of the Week: Nidavellir00:38:56 - School of Gaming: Importing Games00:54:10 - High-Five: Game from 2015

    Episode 206 - Nunatak: Temple of Ice, We Have Enough Games, 2-Player Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 89:01


    In this week's episode we'll coverNidavellir, our Game of the Week, DiscussImporting Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-FiveGames from 2015! We also SpotlightLandmarks fromFloodgate Games!00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness00:21:22 - Game of the Week: Nunatak - Temple of Ice00:42:47 - School of Gaming: We Have Enough Games01:09:06 - High-Five: 2-Player Games

    Episode 205 - Path of Civilization, Bringing People to the Table, Games From 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 84:59


    In this week's episode we'll cover Path of Civilization, our Game of the Week, Discuss Bringing People to the Table in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2020! We also Spotlight Belratti from Kosmos! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:10:33 - Spotlight: Belratti 00:16:46 - Game of the Week: Path of Civilization 00:41:39 - School of Gaming: Bringing People to the Table 00:53:56 - High-Five: Games From Five Years Ago (2020)

    Episode 204 - Art Society, Playing Games You Don't Like, 2023 Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 72:54


    In this week's episode we'll cover Art Society, our Game of the Week, Discuss Playing Games You Don't Like in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five 2023 Games Revisited! We also Spotlight Video Game Champion from Arcane Wonders! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:06:41 - Spotlight: Video Game Champion 00:15:28 - Game of the Week: Art Society 00:32:16 - School of Gaming: Playing Games You Don't Like 00:43:20 - Top Ten: Games of 2023 Revisited

    Episode 203 - Rock Hard 1977, Balancing Fun and Winning, Anticipated Games of 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 72:12


    In this week's episode we'll cover Rock Hard 1977, our Game of the Week, Discuss Balancing Fun and Winning in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Anticipated Games of 2025! We also Spotlight NOW! from Randolph and Scorpion Masque! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:14:28 - Spotlight: NOW! 00:22:13 - Game of the Week: Rock Hard 1977 00:40:50 - School of Gaming: Balancing Fun and Winning 00:51:37 - High-Five: Anticipated Games of 2025

    Episode 202 - Link City, Revisiting Anticipated Games of 2024, Games We Still Want To Play From 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 82:19


    In this week's episode we'll cover Link City, our Game of the Week, Revisit our Most Anticipated Games of 2024 in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games We Still Want To Play From 2024! We also Spotlight Cloudship from Amigo! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:08:56 - Spotlight: Cloudship 00:15:02 - Game of the Week: Link City 00:35:09 - School of Gaming: Revisiting Our Most Anticipated Games of 2024 00:54:10 - High-Five: Games from 2024 We Still Want to Play

    Episode 201 - Knarr, New Year Resolutions , Games of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 104:32


    In this week's episode we'll cover Knarr, our Game of the Week, discuss our Gaming New Year Resolutions in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our Top 10 Games of 2024! We also Spotlight Zoo Vadis from Bitewing Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:24:44 - Spotlight: Zoo Vadis 00:33:52 - Game of the Week: Knarr 00:55:44 - School of Gaming: New Year Resolutions 01:08:07 - High-Five: Top 10 Games of 2024

    Episode 200 - Return To Dark Tower, 200 Episode Retrospective, Games of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 103:46


    In this week's episode we'll cover Return to Dark Tower, our Game of the Week, discuss 200 Episodes of the Game Schooler Podcast in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games of the Week! We also Spotlight The Gang from Kosmos! 00:00:00 - Celebrating 200 Episodes of Game Schooler Podcast 00:18:12 - Spotlight: The Gang 00:25:44 - Game of the Week: Return to Dark Tower 00:52:01 - School of Gaming: Reflections on 200 Episodes 01:15:04 - High-Five: Games of the Week

    Episode 199 - Magic Mountain, The Hobby Explained, Cooperative Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 92:20


    In this week's episode we'll cover Magic Mountain, our Game of the Week, discuss “The Hobby” in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Cooperative Games 2024 Edition!  We also Spotlight Castles of Burgundy: Vineyard Expansion 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:10:08 - Spotlight on Castles of Burgundy: Vineyard Expansion 00:19:39 - Game of the Week: Magic Mountain 00:34:59 - School of Gaming: The "Hobby" Explained 00:51:01 - The High Five: Cooperative Games as of 2024

    Episode 198 - Patrician: Towers of Influence, Being a Hobby Ambassador, Game Filters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 78:11


    In this week's episode we'll cover Patrician: Towers of Influence, our Game of the Week, discuss Being a Hobby Ambassador in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Game Filters! We also Spotlight Sausage Sizzle 00:00:00 - Follow-Up & Awesomeness 00:11:19 - Spotlight: Sausage Sizzle 00:18:10 - Game of the Week: Patrician Towers of Influence 00:40:38 - School of Gaming: Being a Better Hobby Ambassador 00:57:50 - High-Five: Filters To Weed Out Games

    Episode 197 - From The Vault - Worker Placement, Engine-Building, and Area Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 34:21


    The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming.  In this week's episode we're going back in the vault to highlight gaming terms such as worker placement, engine-building, and area control! 00:00:00 - From the Vault - Tabletop Gaming Terminology 00:01:36 - Episode 013 - Worker Placement0 00:9:24 - Episode 025 - Engine-Building 00:22:21 - Episode 031 - Area Control

    Episode 196 - I Heart Manatees, Downsizing Collections, Wheelhouse Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 85:19


    In this week's episode we'll cover I Heart Manatees, our Game of the Week, discuss Downsizing Collections in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Wheelhouse Games! We also Spotlight Sagrada. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Scholar Podcast 00:09:50 - Spotlight: Sagrada 00:19:53 - Game of the Week: I Heart Manatees 00:45:11 - School of Gaming: Downsizing Collections 00:58:04 - High-Five: Wheelhouse Games

    Episode 195 - Happy Home, Notes For Non-Gamers, Games We Love, But Always Lose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 79:17


    In this week's episode we'll cover Happy Home, our Game of the Week, discuss Things We'd Like Non-Gamers To Know in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games You Love, But Always Lose! We also Spotlight Zuuli 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:22 - Spotlight: Zuuli 00:26:59 - Game of the Week: Happy Home 00:47:06 - School of Gaming: Things You'd Like Non-Gamers To Know 00:58:38 - High-Five: Games We Love, But Always Lose

    Episode 194 - Dodo, Review Copies, Untapped Themes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 91:43


    In this week's episode we'll cover Dodo, our Game of the Week, discuss Review Copies in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Untapped Themes!  We also Spotlight Caution Signs. 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:30 - Spotlight: Caution Signs 00:29:47 - Game of the Week: Dodo 00:46:39 - School of Gaming: Review Copies 01:04:46 - High-Five: Untapped Themes

    Episode 193 - Gamehole Con 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 53:36


    The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming.  In this week's episode we'll cover Gamehole Con 2024 from Madison Wisconsin.

    Episode 192 - Tangram City, Grand Gamers Guild, Games We Wish We Liked

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 109:35


    In this week's episode we'll cover Tangram City, our Game of the Week, feature a Publisher Spotlight with Grand Gamers Guild in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games We Wish We Liked!  We also Spotlight Wrath of Fire Mountain! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:12:55 - Spotlight: Wrath of Fire Mountain 00:23:32 - Game of the Week: Tangram City 00:44:51 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Grand Gamers Guild 01:22:49 - High-Five - Games We Wish We Liked

    Episode 191 - Spotlight, Game Schooler Media, Best Inserts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 111:03


    In this week's episode we'll cover Spotlight, our Game of the Week, discuss Game Schooler Media in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Best Inserts with a Special Guest!  We also Spotlight Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:12 - Spotlight: Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto 00:30:27 - Game of the Week: Spotlight by Horrible Guild 00:50:36 - School of Gaming: Game Schooler Media 01:04:29 - High-Five: Best Inserts w/ Dan Cunningham

    Episode 190 - Expeditions: Around The World, Big Box Game Selection, Coolest Dice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 85:42


    In this week's episode we'll cover Expeditions: Around the World, our Game of the Week, discuss Bog Box Game Selection in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Coolest Dice In Board Games!  We also Spotlight Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:10:36 - Spotlight on Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition 00:21:31 - Game of the Week: Expeditions Around the World 00:45:43 - School of Gaming: Big Box Game Selection 01:02:14 - High Five: The Coolest Dice in Board Games

    Episode 189 - Reiner Knizia Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 76:58


    This week's episode is all about the good doctor Reiner Knizia and includes an exclusive interview and the current Game Schooler Top 10 Reiner Knizia Games! 00:00:00 - Introduction To a Very Special Episode! 00:01:40 - Interview with Dr. Reiner Knizia 00:30:36 - Reflections on the Interview 00:44:46 - Top 10 Reiner Knizia Games 01:13:02 - Recap and Closing Thoughts

    Episode 188 - Let's Go! To Japan, Flagbearer Games, Well-Designed Game Boards

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 114:29


    In this week's episode we'll cover Let's Go To Japan, our Game of the Week, Interview designer Pat Mooney from Flagbearer Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Well-Designed Game Boards!  We also feature Flip 7 from The Op Games! 00:00:00 - Introduction, Awesomeness & Flip 7 00:18:29 - Game of the Week: Let's Go! To Japan 00:45:49 - School of Gaming: Pat Luke Mooney from Flagbearer Games 01:29:42 - High Five: Well-Designed Game Boards

    Episode 187 - Comic Hunters, Danielle Reynolds, Worker Placement Types

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 100:15


    In this week's episode we'll cover Comic Hunters, our Game of the Week, Interview designer Danielle Reynolds in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Worker Placement Types!  We also discuss Flashback: Zombie Kidz and Andromeda's Edge! 00:00:00 - Intro, Awesomeness & Flashback: Zombie Kidz 00:20:56 - Game of the Week: Comic Hunters 00:51:47 - School of Gaming: Danielle Reynolds Interview 01:24:52 - High-Five: Worker Placement Types

    Episode 186 - Post Office, Kosmos, Combat Resolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 99:28


    In this week's episode Doug & Michael cover Post Office, our Game of the Week, feature Kosmos in a Publisher Spotlight  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Combat Resolution Systems!  We also discuss Dragonkeepers, correct some errors, and highlight unexpected gaming! 00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness 00:17:43 - Spotlight Game: Dragon Keepers 00:28:52 - Game of the Week: Post Office 00:52:38 - School of Gaming: Kosmos Publisher Spotlight 01:21:46 - High-Five: Combat Resolution Systems

    Episode 185 - Draft & Write Records, Lessons From GenCon Consignment Sale, Essential Expansions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 113:19


    In this week's episode we'll cover Draft & Write Records, our Game of the Week, discuss Lessons From GenCon Consignment Sale  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Essential Expansions! We also chat about Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors, Disney Games, and Tiletum. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Community Engagement 00:32:22 - Game of the Week: Draft and Write Records 01:02:59 - Lessons From the GenCon Consignment Sale 01:24:30 - High-Five: Essential Expansions

    Episode 184 - Cities, Pulling Games Off The Shelf, Hobby Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 103:47


    In this week's episode we'll cover Cities, our Game of the Week, discuss What Keeps You From Pulling a Game Off the Shelf? in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hobby Games! We also explore Dahlias, Balderdash, Trio, and Too Many Bones! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:28:45 - Game of the Week: Cities 00:57:42 - School of Gaming: What Keeps You From Pulling a Game Off the Shelf? 01:11:25 - High-Five: Hobby Games

    Episode 183 - Sunrise Lane, Tips For GenCon First-Timers, & Hilarious Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 89:19


    In this week's episode we'll cover Sunrise Lane, our Game of the Week, discuss Tips For GenCon First-Timers in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hilarious Games! We also dabble in culling games, local RPG night, and Sushi Go! 10th Anniversary Edition. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Awesomeness 00:21:08 - Game of the Week - Sunrise Lane 00:48:40 - School of Gaming - Tip for GenCon First-Timers 01:07:58 - High-Five - Hilarious Games

    Episode 182 - Semi-Annual Hype Show GenCon 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 136:49


    In this week's episode we're sharing our experiences and embracing the hype as we cover new & upcoming games from GenCon 2024!

    Episode 181 - Captain Flip, Scheduling a Game Night, & Co-Host Predictions For GenCon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 83:59


    In this week's episode we'll cover Captain Flip, our Game of the Week, discuss Scheduling a Game Night in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Co-Host Predictions For GenCon! We'll also share some personal revelations, discuss crowdfunding, and some great family games we've been playing! 00:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Revelations 00:28:25 - Game of the Week: Captain Flip 00:50:25 - The School of Gaming: Scheduling a Regular Game Night 01:04:31 - High-Five: Co-Host Predictions for GenCon

    Episode 180 - Champions!, Staying In Tune With Casual Gamers, & Well-Regarded Misses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 94:16


    In this week's episode we cover Champions!, our Game of the Week, discuss Staying in Tune With Casual Gamers in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Well-Regarded Misses! We'll also share our thoughts on Life Jr. and mass market games, the card quiver, and some amazing gifts we received. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Recent Gaming Experiences 00:24:01 - Game of the Week: Champions! by Repos Production 00:45:16 - School of Gaming: Staying in Tune with Casual Gamers 01:00:33 - High-Five: Well-Regarded Misses

    Episode 179 - Cabanga!, Spiel des Jahres, & Component Upgrades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 74:19


    In this week's episode we share our thoughts on losing games, Draft & Write Records from Inside Up Games, and Wordle. We also cover Cabanga!, our Game of the Week, discuss if the Spiel des Jahres Gets it Right in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Upgraded Components!

    Episode 178 - Adventure Party, Icons Vs. Text, & Favorite Designers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 80:27


    In this week's episode we share our thoughts on making time for solo gaming, Almost Innocent from Kolossal Games, and Caper Cards from designer Manny Vega. We also cover Adventure Party, our Game of the Week, discuss Icons vs. Text in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Game Designers! 00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview 00:27:16 - Game of the Week: Adventure Party 00:49:54 - School of Gaming: Icons vs. Text 01:01:28 - High-Five: Game Designers

    Episode 177 - Chris Leder of Calliope Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 64:01


    In this week's episode we'll be talking to Game Designer and Director of Fun for Calliope Games Chris Leder! 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:37 - Discovering The Game Crafter and Designing Games 05:50 - Creating Roll For It and Joining Calliope Games 08:50 - The Role of a Game Designer and the Importance of Collaboration 16:57 - The Differences Between Co-designing and Designing Solo 24:36 - Creating Games Based on Beloved IPs 30:19 - The Role of a Director of Fun 33:01 - The Importance of Concise and Visual Rule Books 36:57 - Don't Worry About Game Theft During Playtesting 46:03 - Creating Shared Experiences and Building Memories Through Gaming 54:27 - Upcoming Releases from Calliope Games: Patrician and Legends of the Monster Academy

    Episode 176 - Ex Libris (Revised Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 79:32


    In this week's episode we'll cover Ex Libris, our Game of the Week, discuss Theme Chasing in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Publishers! 00:00:00 - Introduction & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:14:29 - Game of the Week: Ex Libris (Revised Edition) 00:45:27 - School of Gaming: Theme Chasing & Copycats 01:00:33 - High-Five: Publishers

    Episode 175 - 10 Days in the USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 81:11


    In this week's episode we'll cover 10 Days in the USA, our Game of the Week, discuss Handling Disagreements About Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games That Surprised Us! 00:00 - Introduction and What's Awesome In Gaming 18:35 - Game of the Week: 10 Days in the USA 40:45 - School of Gaming: Handling Disagreements About Games 53:38 - High-Five: Surprises

    Episode 174 - Dorfromantik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 82:24


    In this week's episode we'll cover Dorf Romantik, our Game of the Week, chat with designer Stephen Kerr in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Roll & Write Games Version 2.0! 00:00:00 - Introduction & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:22:53 - Game of the Week: Dorfromantik - The Board Game 00:43:16 - School of Gaming: Stephen Kerr Interview 01:00:55 - High-Five: Roll & Write Games ver. 2.0

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    Episode 173 - Dabba Walla

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 83:24


    In this week's episode we'll cover Dabba Walla, our Game of the Week, chat with Keith Matejka from Thunderworks Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games To Play at a Con! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:13:48 - Game of the Week: Dabba Walla 00:37:16 - School of Gaming: Keith Matejka - Thunderworks Games 01:09:37 - High-Five: Games To Play At A Con

    Episode 172 - Semi-Annual Hype Show - Games Day 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 70:29


    The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming.  In this week's episode we're embracing the hype as we cover New & Upcoming Games we played at Games Day 2024!

    Episode 171 - Kingdom Builder

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 83:17


    In this week's episode we'll cover Kingdom Builder, our Game of the Week, discuss What Exactly Is A Euro Game in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Light Hobby Euro Games! 00:00:00 - Opening & What's Awesome In Gaming1 00:07:04 - Game of the Week - Kingdom Builder 00:45:34 - School of Gaming - What is a Euro Game 01:00:10 - High-Five: Light Hobby Euro Games

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