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The Board Room is a podcast where two brothers discuss board games, industry trends, and most importantly the effect of board games on their lives!

Tanner and Ammon Livingston


    • Feb 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    Question-palooza!! [S:2, E:13]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 62:10


    In this board meeting, Tanner and Ammon answer a bunch of questions! A couple from you listeners, as well as some from each other! Feel free to send in your questions any time to boardroombros@gmail.com, or reach out to us on instagram!Come join in this board meeting as we answer a huge variety of questions!

    Continuing our BGG Top 100 Tour [S:2, E:12]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 37:07


    In this episode Tanner and Ammon continue their review of the Board Game Geek top 100 games! This episode features 30-21 (with just one exception), and these are all amazing games! Come join in this week's board meeting!

    Christmas Gaming!! [S:2, E:11]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 42:46


    In this episode, Tanner and Ammon discuss the games that they received and played over Christmas! Come join in the first board meeting of 2021 for another great time!

    Best Experiences of 2020 [S:2, E:10]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 41:11


    In the final episode of 2020, Tanner and Ammon take a look back at gaming for the year 2020. Despite it being a crazy year, there have been many good gaming memories. Join this board meeting to see the things that really highlighted the year for these two. This also marks the last board meeting in the first year of the podcast! So come on and join in all of the fun, as we look back on memory lane, and look forward to many podcasts to come!

    Moving On Up [S:2, E:9]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 44:53


    In this board meeting Ammon and Tanner continue their trek up the Board Game Geek top 100. Numbers 40-31 are the highlight of this episode, and they showcase a couple of Tanner's favorite games of all time. Come join us for another great board meeting!

    Our Mini Marathon [S:2, E:8]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 40:45


    In this episode Ammon and Tanner go over the games that they played this past weekend on a mini marathon of games! Come and join us in this fun board meeting!

    The Beginning of The End [S:2, E:7]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 58:31


    In this episode, Tanner and Ammon continue climbing the BGG top 100. This episode they talk about some recent plays and then dive into BGG's number 50-41. Come to this board meeting to learn about some all new, never talked about (on this podcast) games!

    Practice, Practice, Practice! [S:2, E:6]

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 67:16


    Tanner and Ammon come back together after a bit of a break (life has been crazy -- babies and moving and anniversaries oh my!) and discuss many games that are new to them. They wrap up the episode with the top five games that you can get better at with time and practice! Come join the board meeting for another great week!

    Oh the places you don't want to go! [S:2, E:5]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 48:55


    Join us in this board meeting to find out what board game worlds Ammon and Tanner would and would not want to visit or live in. They also cover some recent plays and some important announcements! It's a crazy time, but a perfect time for a board meeting, so come join in!

    Got Upgrades? [S:2, E:4]

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 61:48


    Welcome to another board meeting! In this episode Tanner and Ammon discuss some recent plays and then hit it with their first top 5 of the season: Top 5 ways to upgrade/organize/bling/...(you get the idea) your board games! 

    Climbing the Charts [S:2, E:3]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 51:13


    Tanner and Ammon get together in this board meeting to continue a fan favorite from the last season, going through the Board Game Geek top 100! This time we cover games 60-51. They also talk about some recent plays, so come on over and join the board meeting!

    Plugged or Unplugged?? [S:2, E:2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 59:39


    In this board meeting, Ammon and Tanner discuss the board gaming hobby and its closest cousin: video gaming. They explore differences in the hobbies, and how their perceptions of the two hobbies have changed over time. 

    The Boys are Back in Town! [S:2, E:1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 58:55


    Tanner and Ammon are back to introduce season two of the board room! In this first board meeting they are excited to talk about recent new, life developments, and games played. They then introduce a new segment: Podcast Promotions! After that, they wrap up the board meeting with an introduction segment concerning some of their "favorites" and games that have similar themes.

    A Needed Vacation [Episode 25]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 35:56


    In the final board meeting of Season 1, Tanner and Ammon talk about some board game industry news and their past weekend of "vacation gaming"! They finish up the board meeting by talking about the game of the season (last 6 months). Come join in for a great finish to The Board Rooms first season!

    Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better [Episode 24]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 40:04


    After a one week break due to technical difficulties, the board meeting is back on! Ammon and Tanner come together to talk about some recent plays as well as talk about some classic games...and games that do it better! Yahtzee, Risk, and even Monopoly are all potential targets in this fun meeting.Audio Notes: There are a couple moments where Tanner's audio shuts down (at about 17:00), we should have it fixed and re-uploaded tonight! 

    All the Feels [Episode 23]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 59:54


    In this board meeting Ammon and Tanner go over recent plays, another podcast persona, and then dive into emotions in gaming. Anger, stress, joy and more in various games are discussed, as well as how board games can be a good means of addressing these emotions. Come join in the board meeting!

    Just Between Me and You [Episode 22]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 61:09


    In this episode Tanner and Ammon talk about their recent plays and then go through a couple of their imaginary roles in the newly titled Podcast Personas, as they suggest games based on a given "character background." After that they dive into a favorite list: top games for two players! Come join in our board meeting! 

    If you Give a Gamer a Question [Episode 21]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 65:14


    In this episode Ammon and Tanner cover a couple of questions posed to them by listeners that cover many aspects of teaching board games and if there are many (if any) modern games with "no luck". They round out the board meeting with the next segment of the BGG top 100 (70-61). Come join us for another board meeting!

    The Great Commandments [Episode 20]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 59:47


    Join Ammon and Tanner in this board meeting as they go through recent plays, a few different quizzes, as well as a twentieth episode special! They cover their 20 "commandments of board gaming" as well as how gaming has changed for them since starting the board room. Come join the board meeting for another great episode!

    In the Eyes of the Beholder [Episode 19]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 63:48


    In this episode, Ammon and Tanner continue their journey through the BGG top 100 with 80-71. After that they tackle art in games, and what they think are some of the most stunning games. Come join in this board meeting for some fresh ideas of beautiful board games!

    Let It Go [Episode 18]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 62:46


    In this episode Ammon and Tanner continue their way up the BGG top 100 with 90-81. After that they talk about one of their differences in gaming: The ability to let go of games. So, which are you: A full fledged board game collector? Or a board game enthusiast who is not afraid to cull every once in a while? Find out in this fun board meeting!

    Mother Knows Best [Episode 17]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 50:00


    In this episode Ammon and Tanner interview an incredibly important person: their mother! Come join them for another fun time in the board meeting. 

    Interest Never Killed the Cat [Episode 16]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 60:50


    In this episode Ammon and Tanner kick back and discuss some recent games they've been playing and some of Board Game Geek's top 100 games (100-91). After that they take a quick look forward at some games that they have been researching and looking forward to trying. Come join in the board meeting for a relaxed and fun episode!Quick note: Ammon mentioned that Orleans was on board game arena, but after ending the episode we went and checked and it is not on there right now.

    On the Importance of Memory Lane [Episode 15]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 56:59


    In this episode Tanner and Ammon discuss the value that games have as teaching tools for important and often difficult events in history. They also go over some of their top gaming memories. Join us in the board meeting for another great discussion!"Hey everyone! We realize we don't discuss how some board games don't handle certain aspects in history very well, such as the treatment of slavery in Puerto Rico. We were trying to focus on the positive ways board games respect and pay homage to history."

    The Price of His Toys and the Size of His Shoes [Episode 14]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 61:25


    In this episode Ammon and Tanner discuss things that make them excited about new games: custom dice, linen finish, and punchboards (oh my!) Join them for this exciting episode. We'll catch you in the board meeting.

    So You Want to be a... [Episode 13]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 61:50


    In this episode Tanner and Ammon share some news, have a short quiz, and then dive into games that they feel immerse them in theme. If you want to be a... is the driving force for this top 5, and you don't want to miss it! 

    Keep Your Enemies Closer [Episode 12]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 55:06


    In this episode Tanner and Ammon do a quick "game recommendation" role play, and then discuss how they have found ways to game amidst the quarantine. Finally they get to the meat of the board meeting: Enemies of gaming.Quick Note: Sorry for the clipped beginning, we had some technical issues when editing. We're still learning how to record best long distance. Let us know what you think!

    Answers and Insights [Episode 11]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 55:36


    In this episode Ammon and Tanner answer some questions listeners had during a recent giveaway. They then talk about some interesting insights they gained this weekend from pre-quarantine gaming! Most importantly they want to remind you to stay safe during this trying time. Come enjoy the board meeting!

    The Cream of the Crop [Episode 10]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 82:19


    In this episode, Tanner and Ammon finish up their top 10's, starting with #5 and culminating with their favorite game of all time. This is a board meeting you won't want to miss!

    The Bottom Half... [Episode 9]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 55:46


    In this episode Ammon and Tanner go over the bottom half of their top 10 games (10-6 for each of them)! This is all leading up to next week's finalizing of their top 10 as a celebration of episode 10. Come join in this fun board meeting to see some of the hosts favorite games!

    And the Kitchen Sink [Episode 8]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 33:32


    In this episode Tanner and Ammon talk about some exciting games coming soon, some newly purchased games, and other random topics (not including the kitchen sink). 

    The Better Half Initiative [Episode 7]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 47:17


    In this special episode Ammon is joined by his wife, Audrey! They talk about her gaming experiences and introduction to the hobby. They also talk about important lessons board games teach to kids and adults. 

    Tech it or Leave it [Episode 6]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 50:07


    Tanner and Ammon explore a fun new segment: What game do you recommend? role playing and suggesting games for fictitious people. Then they dive into one of the hobby's hottest topics: Technology and Board Games. Lastly they cover some of their board game "Aha!" moments! Come join the board meeting and find out what they think!

    The “Great” Conundrum [Episode 5]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 47:30


    In this episode, Tanner and Ammon go through some more terms in a quick quiz format. They then tackle a difficult topic: What makes a board game great? Come join the board room and find out what they think!

    Hypothetically, What If... [Episode 4]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 56:07


    In this episode Tanner quizzes Ammon on some common board game terms. They then discuss some themes that they think would make excellent board games. Zelda anyone?! Finally, they cover a few games they each want to get played in 2020.

    Don't Burn Up on (Re)-Entry [Episode 3]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 54:45


    In this episode Tanner and Ammon go over the mechanic "deck building" and introduce some of their favorite deck builders. From there they go into some of their likes and dislikes about the hobby in general. Finally, they close with some barriers of entry into the board game hobby, and how to overcome them as both new and old gamers.

    And to All a Good Recap! [Episode 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 53:31


    In this episode Tanner and Ammon share the games they got for Christmas. They finish off with a look at 2019 and the 2010's and discuss how their views and involvement in the hobby have changed in the past decade.

    The Desert Island Paradox [Episode 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 73:30


    In this episode, Ammon and Tanner begin by introducing themselves and the podcast. From there they discuss some of the games that they consider essential in their collection. This idea comes from the famous question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you take with you?" Join them as they open the very first board room episode. 

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