We are Christian and Angela: A married couple who started a board game podcast! Join each episode as chat about elements we like(and sometimes don't like) about the board games we play.
Questions? Comments? You can now text us directly! Join us as we journey beyond our 100th episode. We're knee-deep in the re-sleeving adventure of our Marvel Champions card collection, wrestling with the decision between Titan Shield and other brands. Our tales of color-coding fiascoes and the satisfying zen of organizing cards might just convince you to give your own collection a makeover.Imagine stepping into the shoes of a 1970s rock star. We bring you the groovy vibes with a breakdown of "Rock Hard 1977," a board game created by Jackie Fox of The Runaways. We share our thoughts on the thematic elements, the nostalgia it evokes, and the spatial acrobatics required to play it, not to mention some light-hearted musings on the temptations of the rock lifestyle.The episode hits a high note with a discussion on balancing fantasies with historical realities in board games, followed by a nostalgic quiz about 1970s rock classics. Check us out on IG Email us at married.board@gmail.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Questions? Comments? You can now text us directly! What if you could relive your favorite moments from the past few years of board gaming and podcasting? Join us as we celebrate our 100th episode of the Married and Bored podcast! In this special milestone episode, we reflect on our journey from October 2019 to present day, sharing the story of how the podcast was born and Angela's initial hesitation about joining Christian in this fun adventure. Along the way, we recount our favorite episodes, from special Christmas editions to our exciting 2023 award ceremonies, and discuss how our love for board games evolved as a way to spend quality time together after our kids went to bed.We share our personal experiences, strategic insights, and the nuances of playing "Harvest" by Keymaster Games. From setup to gameplay mechanics, we dive into the joy of managing resources and making strategic decisions, and highlight the importance of quality components and storage solutions in enhancing the overall gaming experience.The debate of supporting local game stores versus big retailers takes center stage as we share our thoughts on accessibility and community. Plus, we celebrate personal milestones, like the arrival of our new niece and rediscovering hobbies like collecting basketball cards and playing bass guitar. Wrapping things up, we invite you to nominate your favorite games for the 2024 Married and Boredies, hint at exciting future interactions, including a potential Discord channel. Join us for a fun and engaging episode filled with laughter, nostalgia, and plenty of board game talk!Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Questions? Comments? You can now text us directly! Tune into our last Marvel Champions summer episode. This week we talk about the sole scenario expansion in the X-Men run: Mojo Mania. We take time to chat about summer games played and of course whats brings us joy beyond board games. Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Questions? Comments? You can now text us directly! We have a treat for you this week with special guests Mike and Steve from the Critical Encounters podcast joining the show! Mike takes us on a hilarious journey through his recent adventures in Norway and Iceland, complete with a run-in with aggressive Arctic terns. Then, we dive deep into Marvel lore, discussing the menacing X-Men villain, Apocalypse, and his ripple effects across the Marvel universe. With the latest Marvel Champions expansion just announced at Gen Con, we're all buzzing with excitement and speculating about potential new characters and future expansions.Ever wondered who might join the Marvel Champions roster next? We get into a heated debate over possible newcomers like Nick Fury, Maria Hill, and even fan-favorite TV characters like FitzSimmons and their iconic shotgun axe. From MODOK to Doctor Doom, we dissect the villains that could up the ante in future releases. Plus, we explore the untapped potential of integrating teams like the Defenders and the Fantastic Four into the game, imagining how characters like Wilson Fisk and Galactus could transform the gameplay experience.To round things off, we tackle the complex strategies needed to defeat tough scenarios, focusing on the challenging Apocalypse scenario. We break down the mechanics of side missions, ally management, and the nuances of facing formidable foes like Eunice. And for a bit of fun, we share our shared passion for the Olympics, Steve's love for the TV series "Shogun." Don't miss this episode packed with Marvel Champions insights, personal anecdotes, and engaging discussions that will keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat!Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Questions? Comments? You can now text us directly! The journey continues in our Marvel Champions summer. We chat neXt Evolution and dive into the nasty villains in this set. We also answer some listener questions about storage and chat GenCon 2024!BGG Gen Con PreviewMarvel Champions StorageHobby Lobby Art CaseCase OrganizerHero Card CaseTesseact Games (card dividers)Buy the Same TokenCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Questions? Comments? You can now text us directly! We take a closer look at the 1st all Mutant campaign in Marvel champions. Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Questions? Comments? You can now text us directly! TO ME MY X-MEN. We are starting off a short summer series dedicated to one of our favorite games of all time, Marvel Champions. Join us as we chat about some of our favorite and not-so favorite mutant heroes currently in the game! Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We're back with another episode talking about the popular racing game, Heat! We also veer off topic and talk about gaming dry spells and vacations. Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Work hard and get that honey!! We chat Apairy a fun and unique worker placement game from Stonemaier games! Join us for a fun conversation on bees, books, and beer. This one goes places. Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We had the privilege of interviewing Nathan Lige from Open Owl Studios. They are prepping the Kickstarter for the 2nd printing of their popular game, Mythwind. The campaign is for the reprint as well as new content is scheduled to launch in a week and you can sign up for notifications here! Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We are fresh(ish) back from our Annual Gaming weekend up in northern AZ. We played soo many games and ate lots of good food. Come listen as we break down some highlights and lowlights of the trip!Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Christian's 2023 game of the year makes an appearance in this episode. Come listen as we break it down. Pandasaurus Games Bgg link for Fox ExperimentCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We look back at the best games we played in 2023. Also we may need a new name for our award :) Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We feel the warm and fuzzies as we wrap up our Holiday Special shows this year. The Fuzzies is a interesting dexterity game full of, you guessed it, smally fuzzy balls. Its fun and a great gift idea this season! The FuzziesCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Just one game to talk about this episode. We talk about Just One, a fun word game from Repos Production. If you only check out one game this Holiday season maybe this is the one. Just OneCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We enter the ring and talk Kabuto Sumo. A fun little dexterity game about beetles wrestling each other. Could make a great gift this season! Kabuto SumoCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Hit the road with us as we talk about On Tour, a fun roll and write from allplaygames.On TourCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Up we go into the wild blue yonder! Sky Team is a great co-op dice placement game where you and your co-pilot need to land the plane safely. Its a super fun little game that would be a great addition to any collection this year. Sky TeamCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We finish week 1 of our 2023 Holiday Specials. boop is a great game that has to do with cats pushing other cats off the bed. You know, like real life. boopCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Its that time each year where you sit down and play a spooky game of mystery and murrrder. We chat about one of our kids favorite games, One Night Ultimate Werewolf. Its a great social deduction game, with many variants, that we think could make a great gift to a game lover this Christmas season. One Night WerewolfCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Grab a sweet treat and cup of coffee and join us for ep 3 of our Christmas specials. We talk about the fun little card game, FIKA. Its a fun lil game about coffee and treats. FIKACheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
In this Xmas episode we talk about two games! The Search For Planet X as well as The Search For Lost Species. Both are logic puzzle games that we think could make a great addition to a collection as well as a great gift for the thinker in your life. Planet XLost SpeciesCheck us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We are back with another round of Holiday Specials. We take a few minutes each day to talk about a game that we think would make a great addition to any game collection this Holiday Season. Whether its for a friend, loved-one, white elephant, or even self-mas, these games are sure to bring the fun. We start the season off with Chicken! by Keymaster games! Buy Chicken! here. Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Hot of the heels of the National Dog dog this Holiday weekend we chat about a surprisingly fun game called Dog Park Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We have a special guest this episode! Natalie, @boardgaymergirl, joins us to talk about Final Girl, solo gaming, and, of course, books. This is an episode you don't want to miss!Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
Wow! What an episode we have for you guys. Steve, Daniel, and Mike from Critical Encounters join us to talk about games other than Marvel Champions. We had a great time recapping the summer break with the games we played and even some of the books we read. Check out some of the games mentioned in this episode.CubitosDisney LorcanaStar Wars: The Deck Building GameSleeping GodsMenaraSherlock Holmes Consulting DetectiveConceptRadlandsAlso. We do have a discord. Come hang and chat. Be kind :) Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!As always this show is sponsored by Showit. --Showit makes it easy to build a stunning website that attracts the right clients and helps you stand out
We jump into this massive game that still has us guessing. Come listen and let us know what you think!Thanks for listening!Check us out on IG or ThreadsEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
Lets get down to business and discuss this massive game. We dive into this interesting worker placement semi-coop historical game. Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
We sit down for a heart to heart about games books and what the heck we've been doing for the past few weeks. :) Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
We bust out fancy orange dry erase markers and play Twilight Inscription. The roll and write game that is based in the world of what some would call the best boardgame ever, Twilight Imperium. Grab your pen and take notes! Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
Its Star Wars. Its deckbuilding. Its a two player game. What is there not to love. We chat about the Star Wars: The Deck Building Game from FFG. Spoilers....Christian really likes this game. Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
We get the pack together and chat about Pandasaura's The Wolves. Its a fun and interesting area control gameThanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
We dive back into our regular episode format and talk about 3000 Scoundrels from Unexpected Games. Its a great bluffing/cowboy/pokerish game. We also get caught up on buying games from our FLGS and learning to play hard games. Unexpected GamesJohn Company 2eThanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
We take a look back at 2022 and chat our boardgame highs from the year. We also look forward to 2023 and what this new year may bring. 2023 Boardgame ChallengeThanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
SAY CHEESE! This is such a fun and unique game. We admittedly need to play it more. We feel it would make a good gift for a family of gamers or any board gamer you know this holiday season. Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
Marvel games seem to be everyone right now. Marvel Remix is a fun little reskin of Fantasy Realms that we feel would make a great gift this season. Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
There are so many version in the Love Letter series that you are bound to find one for the gamer in your life. Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
Sunshine and water is all you need for this fun game. Planted is sure to be a hit gift this season Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
The wind sure has picked up this Holiday season and we are here for it. The game Kites is a great gift and addition to anyone's collection!Thanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
We ALL get on the same page and play and talk some Wavelength. Its a fun and interesting party game that will surely bring some joy and conversation to your Holiday season get-togethers. BGG linkTargetAmazonThanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
Is the cat in the box? is it not? Alive? Dead? We have no idea. This quantum trick taking gaming is making our heads hurt in the best of ways. Its small form factor and price make it a great gift, if you can find it, this Holiday season. BGG linkBezier GamesThanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
Since the beginning of time boardgames and snacks have existed together. This game combines two great things into one fun push your luck game. Check out Nacho PileBGG linkPandasaurasThanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
One of our most requested to be played game in our collection. Long Shot: The Dice Game is sure to bring joy to your table this Holiday SeasonLong Shot BGG linkPerplext. The PublisherB&N linkThanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
We kick of theHoliday season with a series of quick episodes focused on games we feel would make a great gift this season. These games specifically haven't made our main show but we still think they are worth talking about!Radlands BGG LinkRoxley GamesThanks for listening!Check us out on IGEmail us at hello@marriedandboard.comFeel like supporting the show? Buy us a Coffee!
Leder Games' newest release, Ahoy, is out and we have things to say. What a fun little game :) We also chat holidays, Marvel Snap, and what books Angela may be reading.
Angela and Christian celebrate 3 years since the first episode of Married and Board. We chat about all sorts of things from Christian's possible Crowdfunding addiction, podcast snacks, and the most wonderful time of the year...BGG Secret Santa!
We have special guests on this spooky episode. Seth and Jessie from the Until Dice Do Us Part podcast join us to talk one of our all time favorite games, Mansions of Madness.
We roll into a great conversation about Marvel Dice Throne. We also jump into talking about our favorite drinks, books we are reading, and what continues to bring us joy out side of boardgames.Show links!Marvel Dice ThroneOur Marvel Champions Campaign
We bought a zoo! Kinda. Ark Nova has jumped to the top of our list for one of the most fun games that we own. Also Christian is still addicted to Marvel Snap. Send help. or deck lists :)
We swear we are telling the truth when we say that Veiled Fate is a great game. We had a lot of fun talking about this and some other social deduction games in this episode. Important links from the show.IV Games Tik Tok SandwichChristians Phone Obsession
Angela has waiting years to do this episode. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle is one of her favorite games! We chat a bit more about Gen Con and the games we've been playing since. Also we take time to chat about other great games set in the HP universe.
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