Super Board Sunday

Frankie has returned from NH to talk about the games played at Granite Game Summit. They talk about a few game announcements as well. Enjoy!

Brian's hopes of Rallyman Dirt have been crushed by the sudden closing of Holy Grail Games. Frankie calms him down with tales of the games he has been playing the last few weeks.

Brian and Frankie talk about snow for a few minutes before going over the games they have been playing since the last cast. Brian gives an update on his 15x5 Challenge and Frankie talks about an odd mystery in the game Flamecraft.

Is this thing still on? Brian and Frankie are back, talking about some highlights of the last few months and look ahead to 2023 and expected Kickstarters! We are BACK!

The team talk about their time in the garden with the game Three Sisters. Christian then talks about his recent mission to try to like the game Great Western Trail. Spoiler alert, Brian doesn't like it.

Brian and Christian return from a nice board game store circuit and talk about Cartographers Heroes. Franky tells us about Art Decko and they talk about how awesome A Feast for Odin is on Boardgame Arena!

Brian finds an old game in a thrift store with a personal note from a "Hollywood" legend. Frankie gives us the weekly update on Mandala and Brian talks about Dinosaur Island Rawr n Write.

Brian and Frankie close out 2021 by talking about their favorite games and experiences from the year. Brian talks about the new Tapestry Expansion, Arts & Architecture and Frankie talks about Mandala.

Brian has finally settled in his new house out west and has played a bunch of games! Frankie talks about his continued campaign through Gloomhaven and then they let you know was BGG has going on for the end of the year. Enjoy!

Sure, Christian and Frankie get together to talk some games like Transformers Deck Builder and Suburbia, but they also take some time to answer some listener questions. Come on in for the game talk and answers to your questions, but stay for a double helping of Put Overs.

Brian gushes about all things Final Girl, Christian dives into Cthulhu Death May Die and Frankie seeks support from the guys as he experiences Gloomhaven problems. They also pick the winner of their Table Top Merchant contest!

We're back! Brian is reporting from a new location and talks about what the heck happened in the last month. Frankie and Christian talk about games, 3D Printing, Painting and then look at the list of incoming Kickstarters! You have until Tuesday November 16 to enter our Tabletop Merchant contest. Listen to the show to see how to enter.

It's a very spooky episode of the show! Actually the last half is, when they talk about their top 4 games to play during the Halloween season. Before that they catchup on their small gameday and other games they have enjoyed lately!

Brian and Christian welcome ALyssa and David from TabletopMerchant.com! They talk about what its like to turn a passion for gaming into a career and of course dive into the games they love and have been playing. Also listen to find out how you can get a $50 Gift card to Tabletop Merchant!

Brian and Christian talk about a few different types of games involving brews and beers and Christian talks about the Imperium Classics and Legends!

Brian and Christian yap about Watergate, other games played, and Brian describes the worst seltzer he has had thus far!

Frankie and Christian combine forces to declare themselves as The Gateway Network Tag Team Champions of the world on the newest episode of Super Board Sunday. The dastardly duo discuss and rant about a few games they've played, their favorite tag teams in gaming, put things over, and clearly establish why they're the best there is, best there was, and best there ever will be. Fun Warning: Frankie gets pretty excited! So buckle in and get the popcorn ready...this may be a wild ride.  WOOOOOOOO!   For those wondering what was cracking Frankie up at the beginning of the show: First name Macho, last name Man

There's a new expansion out for Brian's favorite game, Grand Austria Hotel, and he wants to talk about it!  More games have been played and Frankie brings back the fan favorite segment 'What's in the Box?!'.

Christian and Frankie return from the very first CabinCon, a boardgaming weekend in New Hampshire!

Welcome to Little Bits (show title subject to change) where one of the hosts talk a little bit more about a game than they normally would on a regular show. In our first ep Brian talks a little bit more in depth about Merchants Cove. Enjoy!

Christian is preparing for his flight back to the best coast (East coast), but before he does he talks about a magical in person math trade that leave Brian and Frankie salivating. Brian talks quickly about his experience with Twilight Struggle and Frankie talks about the interesting dexterity game Pack and Stack. Also putovers!

Brian returns from his trip out west and talks about the list of games he and Christian played. He gets into a deeper discussion of Praga Caput Regni, Frankie tells us about Rivals for Catan, Jim talks about Twilight Struggle and Christian is sad to report his 1 game reign as Chancellor in Oath has come to an end in what could be the weirdest way possible. Enjoy!

Christian is in love with Oath, Frankie has another game of "What's in the Box?" and then some discussion about some Etsy finds and rules changes for games. Enjoy!

Brian and Frankie chat about their latest inserts they have acquired for various games. Brian talks about War of Whispers and Frankie talks about his new 3d printer!

Brian and Christian mention boardgames in the first 5 minutes and then spend the rest of the show talking about other things they have been into lately. 

The four amigos are back together to talk about T games, Pax games, an Azul game, Street Masters, and more!

Frankie and his wife hosted a game day at their house!! The dynamic duo of Jim and Frankie give you a rundown of the game craziness that ensued. Jim also chats about a couple of games he's played since.

Brian, Frankie and Sam gather round the mics to review Red Rising, the latest Stonemaier game. Frankie and Sam dive a little deeper on their thoughts of the game after reading some of the books and the whole group weighs their pro's and con's to better help you make the decision on if the game is right for you!   Buy Red Rising Collector's Edition Red Rising on BGG McMeeples

Jim and Christian tell Brian and Frankie (and you the listener) about all the games they played, and food they ate, while Jim was out visiting Christian last week!

It's award season! Brian and Frankie dress in their Sunday best and talk about the hits and misses of the 2020 Golden Geek Awards. They then talk about the Spiel des Jahres nominees.   Links: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2652238/15th-annual-golden-geek-awards-winners-2020 https://boardgamegeek.com/awardset/70257/2020-golden-geek-awards https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/118142/all-together-now-spiel-des-jahres-nominations-2021

Brian tries to contain his excitement as Christian tells him about his first solo boardgame experience! They then discuss different types of solo games and tease a visit to Hadrian's Wall. 

Frankie talks about Tiny Epic Pirates, Jim talks about Pax Vikings and then Brian drools over the Railroad Ink Challenge Kickstarter!

The guys get together to talk about essential expansions as well as games that need an expansion. Frankie has another round of the component game and they briefly chat about some games played.

It's National Beer Day! Well...it was when we recorded. The guys talk about Paris Connection, Vindication, Underwater Cities and Hallertau. Frankie has a new game for the other hosts to play, and don't you dare forget about everyone's favorite segment, putovers!

Frankie, Christian and Jim attempt to pick-up the slack without their dauntless leader Brian. In this mighty mini, the gentleboys talk about their fondness for poetry, hot yoga, & sriracha....who are we kidding, they talk about some of what they've got to the table in the last week - Fool's Gold, Food Magnate, and the recent Villainous expansion - with a few putovers, for your health!

Christian is unsure about the Everdell Kickstarter, so Jim and Brian talk to him about it. Then they all discuss Lost Ruins of Arnak (27:57), which they played together last weekend. Check out the Lost Ruins of Arnak Design Diary.

The gang is back talking about Maglev Metro, Shifting Stones, the Imperial Settlers Storage box and Steampunk Rally Fusion!

Brian Frankie and Jim answer some of your hard hitting questions from our Discord and Instagram. They then chat about some games they played and what you have come to expect from this show... gardening hacks!

In this episode Brian, Christian and Frankie discuss 3 boardgames that make a great 3 course meal. THey also talk about Obsession, Jaws of the Lion and put overs, of course!

Frankie and Christian have the creators of Factions Battlegrounds back on the show to talk about Kickstarter success. We're also giving away a copy of Factions Battlegrounds, so give it a listen to find out how you too get your hands on it!

They've all played it, and now the guys sit down to talk about their thoughts on Dwellings of Eldervale (9:40). Then Frankie and Christian talk about Mandala (49:06) and then they take your questions (1:15:18)!

The hosts are joined by Mikayla and Sam aka The McMeeples! They talk about the games that they love but seem to always lose at. Be sure to follow them on Instagram at the_mcmeeples.

Brian and Christian talk about their time boardgaming with the Boardgame Snobs, what whiskey can do for a Yokohama strategy and Dune Imperium!

The gang is back talking about the few games they have played since they last hit the record button. Then they talk about some gaming resolutions for 2021.

We are back! We start off 2021 by talking about 2020. The hits, misses, purchasing regrets and of course, talk about our favorite game(s) from that year. 

The guys gather around the Festivus Pole to air grievances, predict miracles, perform feats of strength and open their secret santa gifts on this very special Festivus episode of the podcast. This is also our last podcast of 2020. We really appreciate the support so far and hope you continue to listen/watch!

Jim and Christian try to help Brian with his acquisition disorder. They then talk about their experiences with Downforce and Marrakech. Of course after all of that they put stuff over in everyone's favorite segment..."put stuff over".

The guys are back after a nice Thanksgiving break to talk about Wingspan Oceania (24:37), the latest Wingspan-sion from Stonemaier Games. Before that they talk about Board Game Arena's Opus Calendar, how much they are loving The Crew on BGA, and of course, everyone's favorite segment, "put over".

The guys got together to play a 4 player game of Viscounts of the West Kingdom, Brian talks about another West Kingdom and Yukon Airways and Christian talks about his love for spirit Island. All of that before talking about gift ideas you should consider when shopping for that board gamer in your life (49:49).

Frankie & Christian sit down with best friends Jason & Pete who have recently launched their first Kickstarter. Factions: Battlegrounds, a game that emphasizes culture and diversity while letting you best your friends in cardboard combat!  They chat about the design process, their lifelong friendship, and games of course! So grab a seat or earbud if you're listening to us while you shop for groceries or walk the dog and hear the story of a wonderful pair of dudes and their lifelong dream to design a game together. Check out their amazing Kickstarter here and support these bodacious dudes! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/factions/factions-battlegrounds

Brian Talks about Super Skill Pinball 4Cade, Jim hits the table with Dominant Species and Frankie dives into Too Many Bones!