Podcasts about board games

Hark and hearken, good folk, to a tale most joyous! Lo, after many a season spent in patient longing, bold AC doth at last return to the noble realm of tabletop role-playing! With great fanfare and mirth, he unveil'th his much-anticipated Planescapes campaign, and his fellowship of players taketh up the dice once more. As the Lords do revel and wax rhapsodic o'er the delights of their newfound quest, they dost turn back the wheel of time, revisiting a discourse of yore, nigh eight years past, wherein was debated the merits of sandbox tales versus the guided path of on-rails adventures. Sit thee down, pour thyself a flagon, and partake in their merry musings.

In episode 222, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 30-21. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro Spoilers Below . . . . . . . . . . Dean 03:53     30. Foundations of Rome 09:42     29. Star Wars: Rebellion 14:36     28. Star Wars: Imperial Assault 18:38     27. Hadrian's Wall 24:33     26. Ark Nova 28:41     25. Keyflower 33:08     24. Rococo 37:16     23. Grand Austria Hotel 41:34     22. Concordia 47:25     21. Puerto Rico Deron 01:46     30. Pirates of Maracaibo 06:41     29. Vagrantsong 12:22     28. Newton 16:53     27. The Red Cathedral 21:07     26. My Father's Work 26:32     25. The Taverns of Tiefenthal  31:42     24. Ark Nova 35:01     23. Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game 39:42     22. Ra 44:05     21. Modern Art Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!  

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider day one of having a Nintendo Switch 2. In the news, Fortnite on the Switch 2 will support objectively superior FPS controls, REMATCH might do what Scott has always wanted, the Blades '68 playtest is done and you will soon be able to play Blades '68! The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is actually worth buying, and Mario Kart World is fun but the tracks are too wide.Related LinksForum ThreadNintendo Switch 2: Day OneDiscord ChatNintendo Switch 2: Day OneBluesky PostNintendo Switch 2: Day OneThings of the DayRym - The History of Hockey's Most Controversial StrategyScott - Droneboy

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried out recently. Join us, won't you?Whitehall Mystery (2017)Scotland Yard (1983)Time Bomb Evolution (2016)Madame Medora's House of Curiosities (2024)Cockroach Poker (2004) (revisited)Have you played any of these games? If so, what do you think of them? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Send us a textWhat is even happening right now? Space House is a mess! A madhouse trying to crawl over each other to get to our gang first. But they can't have them! They're ours! But uh oh! The gang of dinosaurs operated by a hyper-intelligent sick kid has the gang surrounded! How will they get out of this mess? Are they going to be able to find somewhere safe? Why are they fugitives? Let's all hold hands, maybe give each other a little kiss, and find out in this next adventure in DUUUUNNNGGGEEEOOONNN RRRAAAADDDIIIOOOO HHHHOOOOUUURR!!::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::THIS SHOW IS NSFW AND NSFK (Not safe for kids. sorry kids!)Our DM is Dalton Rusher-RiddleOur Players are Andrew Gehrlein, Michael Adair & Alissa AdairTheme song by Dustin HookSound effects from Zapsplat and PixabayBackground music by Pixabay and Nerdius MaximusPlease check out our Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, AND NOW PATREON on our Linktree to keep up with the latest DRH news! https://linktr.ee/dungeonradiohourBye for now~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show

Send us a textTy and Troy share what they've been playing, building, and backing—from Zombicide: White Death and Frosthaven to Pendragon 6E and Legions Imperialis. They also talk hobby progress, new Kickstarters, and Ty and Raf's new Goonhammer podcast The Campaign Trail. The main topic dives into adapting favorite books and movies into RPG encounters and miniature wargame scenarios, bringing epic moments from page and screen to the tabletop.Games We Played & Talked AboutZombicide: White Death – with Lacuna Coil & TMNT expansionsFrosthavenPendragon 6E – Arthurian RPG campaignCarcassonneDorfromantikRelic Blade – Caverns of Kural terrainLegions ImperialisTrench CrusadeBooks, Shows & MediaThe Last of Us Season 2 (HBO)Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells – and Apple TV adaptationWitch King by Martha WellsSolo Leveling (Anime)Inevitable RuinThe Buffalo Hunter HunterFantasticlandOtherThe Campaign Trail – new campaign-focused podcast on Goonhammer PatreonUniversal Studios D&D Experience – Waterdeep live-action attraction https://youtu.be/hdHJvBCGz_Q?si=K38VPvUPQkETtVRVCrowdfundingSin Eater https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/sin-eater-0Helwick Part II - Hell Hath No Fury https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terrabloks/helwick-part-ii-hell-hath-no-furyBlades in the Dark Deep Cuts https://johnharper.itch.io/deep-cutsPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!Cass Morrow, Author of Disrupting Divorce: The NEW Man. Saving Struggling, Sexless, and Toxic Marriages.Kathryn Morrow, Author of Behind The White Picket Fence.Boardgames and Triggers!In this episode of The ‘NEW' Marriage podcast, we explore how something as simple as a boardgame can bring up unexpected emotional triggers between couples. What begins as fun playtime turns into real conversation about connection, emotional safety, and the underlying dynamics of modern relationships.Are games just games? Or do they reveal more about your marriage than you think?

Welcome back to another episode of The Discussion Phase! On today's episode, Matthew and Brady catch up on some recent plays, discuss a recent card game tournament, and talk about the business of Board Game Cafes!Questions or thoughts? Join in on the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/nbwabZprGU

Brian is joining Chris, Clayton, and Amy in the studio to explore the world of board games and why they're helpful in creating meaningful moments in the home. They share anecdotes about their favorite family games and the dynamics that come into play during game nights, highlighting the importance of connection and communication through these meaningful moments. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the world of board games, discussing their personal favorites, the dynamics of playing games with family, and the social connections that arise from these interactions. They explore the importance of winning and losing, the value of games in teaching life lessons, and how they can create a comfortable environment for conversation. The discussion also touches on the unique and sometimes bizarre games that people own, highlighting the fun and creativity involved in game nights.TakeawaysBoard games foster family connections and communication.Different board games serve different purposes, from fun to competition.Family board games can create lasting memories and traditions.The evolution of board games has led to a vast variety of options today.Board games can bridge generational gaps in family settings.Winning and losing in games teaches valuable life lessons.Games create a low-pressure environment for social interaction.Playing games fosters vulnerability and connection among players.Engaging in playful activities can strengthen relationships.

✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian review their spring quarter by discussing their goals, challenges, and favorite moments. They talk about book reviews, adventures in hiking, and personal highlights like social gatherings and travel experiences. The hosts also dive into various tangents, including sustainable practices like composting vs. recycling, the logistics of planning vacations, and the obstacles of balancing work and personal life. Join them for an engaging and varied discussion reflecting the past quarter.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:34 Spring Goals and Achievements02:27 Quarter Highlights and Memorable Moments04:00 Sustainability and Recycling Discussion09:03 Travel Adventures and Planning Styles12:22 Vacation Planning Challenges17:53 Challenges of the Quarter18:36 Seasonal Social Calendars20:18 Balcony Adventures and Mosquito Woes21:42 Favorite Book Reviews26:54 Board Games and Hypothetical Children29:20 TV Shows and Background Entertainment32:10 Music and Podcasts33:16 Wrapping Up and Next Book Club

Brendan shares his thoughts about games with scripted openings and their effect on gameplay. Join us, won't you?Concordia (2013)Which games have the most heavily-scripted openings?Chess (1475)Puerto Rico 1897 (2022)Barrage (2019)Food Chain Magnate (2015)Brass: Birmingham (2018)7 Wonders (2010)What experience have you had with scripted openings? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Following our discussion a few weeks ago about IP-Based games, we're talking about different ways games can exude theme, and the levers they can pull0:00 - A Demonstration of Technical Difficulties0:47- The Real Introductions and What We've Played This Week20:00 - Topic: How Board Games Exude Theme1:28:22- Listener Comments and Examples01:39:25 - Outro!

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In this episode... Kellye and Aaron highlight many Board Game Arena titles as they recap their month of gaming. Find us online:Bluesky: @varianthexInstagram: @varianthexTwitch: @varianthex (we might start streaming games soon)Website: varianthex.comEmail: podcast@varianthex.com Additional Info:Our theme music is "Shimmer" by Mr. Smith, obtained via the Free Music Archive. "Shimmer" was made available under a public domain license. If you enjoy our theme music, please leave the artist a tip!

William and Jordan chat about what happens when a decorator moves into your home, and the essential topic of what to call the telly remote control. Chat about quirky names for common items evolves into what to call your pants, and is William's Hyacinth Bucket jumper as bad as Jordan thinks? Plus, the boys get some very useful medical bum advice from G&Diva Sophie.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 officially released and one in-hand, I give my first impressions on what it's like using the console (very sparingly) and why the Switch 2 Pro controller is a noticeable upgrade over the previous model. If that's not enough excitement, I also talk about the recent PlayStation State of Play and the surprising game that stood out to me most--spoilers: it's Shakespearean. Of course, if those topics don't tickle your fancy, there's always what I've been playing, this week with Starlight Legacy, Polterguys: Possession Party, NanoApostle, Detective From The Crypt, Is This Game Trying to Kill Me?, and Mortisomem. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Board Boys travel through all the realm in search of adventure in Tales of the Arthurian Knights, an exciting narrative light rpg adventure and reimplementation of the classic Tales of the Arabian Nights. 0:00 Intro, E.V.A. - Jean Jacques Perrey 5:00 Spiel des Jahres talk 10:00 Scooby Doo the Board Game 12:00 Bloomchasers 16:15 Meeple Circus 21:00 Cretaceous Rails 23:50 Kinfire Delve 29:00 Mind the Gap 32:00 Tales of the Arthurian Knights: Overview 34:45 The Wizard - Uriah Heep 36:15 Tales of the Arthurian Knights: Review 1:14:00 Tales of the Arthurian Knights: Verdict 1:26:30 Board Boys Bump: Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods 1:29:00 Thank You, Patrons 1:30:00 Lady Fantasy - Camel

The 2025 American Tabletop Awards were just announced! (Whispers offstage inform us that they were announced back in April....) Well, we're now ready to talk about them after our extended break. With ATTA cofounder and content creator Eric Yurko of What's Eric Playing?, we react to the recently crowned finalists and winners -- and tell you how we each voted as part of the judging panel. Timeline: 7:08 - Early Gamers category. 17:54 - Casual Games category. 30:29 - Strategy Games category. 40:03 - Complex Games category.

On this episodeWe are going to ramble on again about Meeople Live, coming up in less than a week!Greg poses another impossible question... first to me, and then to you...We chat about some recently played games, and we wrap it up by comparing the 2 different ways to build a ship!But first, we are going to cruise through the newly announced Spiel des Jares nominations.Social Media LinksExtra Life Pledge Link

Hey now, and welcome to episode 322! Today, the gang kicks things off with a call to action for all you Cabalists -- we need your help coming up with ideas for The Best of The Cabal! Check out the Discord for all the details. Then it's on to all the games we've been playing lately, including The Breach, Unmatched Adventures, Last Light, A.D.E.L.E., and our feature review of Galactic Cruise. After that, Tony T delivers another incredible Tabletop Gaming News segment, and the gang wraps it all up by playing a live round of Insider right here on the show. The Breach: 00:06:32, Come Sail Away!: 00:16:02, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze: 00:25:43, Last Light: 00:35:52, A.D.E.L.E.: 00:45:14, Galactic Cruise: 01:11:18, News with Tony T: 01:54:34, Insider: 02:55:30. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

In episode 221, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 40-31. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h  00:00     Intro Spoilers Below . . . . . . . . . . Dean 01:41     40. Endeavor: Deep Sea & Age of Sail 06:33     39. Eclips: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 09:13     38. 7 Wonders/Duel/Lord of the Rings Duel 13:08     37. Dominion 16:23     36. Snowdonia 20:49     35. Village 25:25     34. Viticulture 28:19     33. Lords of Waterdeep 33:14     32. Memoir ‘44 39:06     31. Obsession Deron 03:52     40. AuZtralia 07:30     39. Monumental 11:41     38. Dune: Imperium 14:48     37. The Godfather: Corleone's Empire 18:23     36. Batman: The Animated Series–Shadow of the Bat 23:19     35. Unconscious Mind 26:56     34. Wonderland's War 30:39     33. Marvel United 36:23     32. Western Legends 41:12     31. Champions of Midgard Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In Episode LXX has Mandi chats about To a T the new Annapurna video game and goes deep on the Earth with expansions and Suzanne quacks it up with Duck and Cover and Stich Fur Stich, The Game Pie is Pegasus Spiele pie! Thank you for listening! Please take a moment to rate us on your podcast listening platform. BGG Guild:  https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4131 Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/saltandsass.bsky.social YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/SaltandSassGames  Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/saltandsassgames

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#438 Have you ever played the game Cover Your Assets? We have and we love it! So we were super excited to interview Grandpa Beck of Grandpa Beck's Games, sharing his journey from airline pilot to successful game creator. Grandpa Beck reveals the evolution of his business, including the initial inspiration, challenges encountered, the importance of artwork, and the strategies used to scale and build his brand. Listen to how Grandpa Beck's family-focused games have created meaningful connections and lasting memories for families worldwide. Discover the key insights and lessons he learned along the way, and get inspired to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams. (Original Air Date - 7/12/24) What we discuss with Grandpa Beck: + The Journey to Game Creation + Challenges and Early Successes + Trademark and Legal Hurdles + Scaling the Business + Art and Personal Touch + Dedication and Long-Term Vision + Selling What You Believe In + Creating Value Through Games + Building Relationships Through Games + Expanding the Game Library + The Amazon Evolution + Global Distribution Strategies + The Power of Social Media + Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs +1 Reflecting on Success and Legacy Links and resources from this episode: ⁠Check out all 11 of Grandpa Beck's games HERE! ⁠ For more information go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MillionaireUniversity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/millionaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textOk, that was seriously unfair. Right? I'm right, right? We did all that shiz just for Zero to not even make it through? How?? Why?? Would the councel really just let that happen? I mean, i guess they would. The entire game is for everyone to die. But it's still unfair dammit! But life is unfair! What is the gang to do now? Go save their team, find a way off this planet as quickly as possible? I feel like thats the only plan! Things are really heating up here! Tune in for another harrowing adventure of DUUNNGEEEOONNN RRAAAADDDIIOOOO HHHOOOUUURRR!!!!::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::THIS SHOW IS NSFW AND NSFK (Not safe for kids. sorry kids!)Our DM is Dalton Rusher-RiddleOur Players are Andrew Gehrlein, Michael Adair & Alissa AdairTheme song by Dustin HookSound effects from Zapsplat and PixabayBackground music by Pixabay and Nerdius MaximusPlease check out our Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, AND NOW PATREON on our Linktree to keep up with the latest DRH news! https://linktr.ee/dungeonradiohourBye for now~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Support the show

Send us a textThis week on The Gamerheads Podcast, Roger sits down with Asa, the creator of BattleVersus!—a fast-paced, hero shooter-inspired tabletop game that's now live on Kickstarter. The two dive into the origins of the game, the design philosophy behind its accessible mechanics, and how Asa's love for competitive games shaped the development process.Asa opens up about what it's like to pitch a passion project to the world and what backers can expect as the campaign unfolds—including some exciting plans for future factions.Back the project and learn more here: BattleVersus! on KickstarterSupport the showHere are a few ways you can support Gamerheads!Leave us a review!Not only does your review help fellow gamers discover our podcast, but it also provides valuable insights for us as content creators. Your feedback serves as a compass, guiding us in crafting episodes that cater to your interests, addressing topics that matter to you, and enhancing your overall listening experience. Your words have the power to influence the direction of future episodes and ensure that we continue delivering content that captivates and engages. Review us on Goodpods! Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Join our Discord!In The Gamerheads Podcast Discord, you'll find a haven for lively discussions, where you can chat about the latest releases and share your gaming experiences with fellow gamers.Join our Patreon today https://www.patreon.com/gamerheadsFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/gamerheadspodcast.comMusic: Jeff Dasler - Recus...

Send us a messageHuman beings are wired for connection.  Research consistently shows that meaningful relationships are one of the biggest contributors to overall happiness and well-being.  We are kicking off a new series for the summer based on one of my family's favorite pasttimes - BOARD GAMES. This week we kick off this new series with an episode called “Connect 4”.  We're going to be talking about four important messages related to connections in our lives.  Just like the classic game, building strong connections in life requires intentionality, strategy, and a little bit of fun.  We'll focus on Connecting with Others, Connecting with God, Connecting with Self, and the power of Disconnecting to focus on what matters.  

Brendan shares his gameplay stats from May. Join us, won't you?May 2025 Top of the StackNEW GAME – Sorcerer City XSHELF CLEARER – Badass Zombie Killers XNEW GAME 2 – Fallen Angel XTop 50 Choice – Pulsar 2849 ✓Shelf of OpportunityMy Top 50Expand yourShelfJune 2025 Top of the StackNEW GAME – AeroplanesSHELF CLEARER – In The Year of the DragonNEW GAME 2 – Xenoshyft: DreadmireTop 50 Choice – Ghost StoriesWhat did you play in May? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in Guild #3269.

Your hosts Chris Yi, Wendy Yi, and Eric Summerer start off your week with a variety show about board games and the people who play them.

Welcome back, everyone! This month we're talking about games with a social or political message. It's not JUST because it's Pride Month in the USA, and it's not JUST because tariffs are currently wreaking havoc on the entire board game industry...but it's not NOT because of those things, either.  Many links follow: Amabel Holland's great video about, among other things, the REAL origins of Monopoly The games that made Jayson say, "It's awful. I hate this company. I hate it so much." KamSandwich agrees that both of these games are pretty awful. This game (and the rest of the games in its series) are also awful experiences, but for a very different reason. Joe appears to be of the opinion that subtlety is dead. Is this what a Phil Eklund game from the evil mirror universe would look like? More Amabel Holland, discussing her games about Big Tobacco and kaiju as a trans metaphor. What messages did we miss? Does a sociopolitical statement distract you from a game, or enrich the gameplay? Come visit our Discord server to chat with us and other like-minded game nerds! As always, thank you for listening. Please consider writing us an iTunes review if you like what you hear! We'd also love to have you visit our website and let us know what kinds of games we should discuss next. You're also more than welcome to comment on the episode page, or our Discord, or our Facebook page, or tag @ascentofboardgames on Bluesky. Whatever way you prefer to share your opinions with us, we'd love to hear them.  As always, we appreciate your listening - stay safe out there, and happy gaming! Website: https://www.ascentofboardgames.com Email: ascentofboardgames@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/tdH3QAn  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ascentboardgames/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ascentofboardgames.bsky.social Discord: http://discord.ascentofboardgames.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentofboardgames/ And, very occasionally, Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ascentofboardgames Intro and outro music is "Evening Melodrama" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under a Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. The Ascent of Board Games is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Some rights reserved. Thank you for listening!

First impressions of Underwater CitiesThursdays, we host a live call in show to chat with YOU about board games you've been playing and enjoying.* (813) 618-7099 *Call in and share what you've been playing lately.Thursdays9pm ETOur Board game Call-In Show is live streaming every Thursday night at 9pm eastern.youtube.com/beansanddicepodcastCall In Show (813) 618-7099Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BeansAndDice/Discord Link:https://discord.gg/UZ6RxyhBeansanddice@gmail.com-------------------------------------#boardgames #boardgamegeek  #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #tabletopcommunity #gamer #gamenight #games #boardgame  #bgg

On an all new WSP, Goku, having barely survived his encounter with Baby, must face his greatest challenge yet...A board game. You read that right. A. Board Game.

Please join us on the Boardgames To Go discord server where you can chat online with other podcast listeners. Openers: Mark: Space Empires 4X Jonathan: 2005 Flashback & Quiz Closers: Jonathan: My top games of 2005 Mark: Hosting my own (small) event instead of traveling to a con? Mark Johnson @MarkEJohnson Jonathan Takagi @jtakagi The Wayback Machine is back. One more time, a friend joins me to go back in time to an earlier Spiel des Jahres, looking at the winner but also the other nominees and recommended games. In addition, my guest helps me think about the earlier time itself, and how the games, the hobby, and the community may have changed over the years. This time it's my longtime friend & listener from San Diego, Jonathan Takagi. In fact, he's from a bit north, in Escondido, and Jonathan is another one of the people behind my favorite regional con, EsCon. I'll be going back there in a month! Jonathan decided to pick 2005 because it's twenty years ago...which also happens to be when I started the podcast. Niagara was the game that won the SdJ (one of my earliest disappointments with the jury's selection!), and I replayed it just recently to re-examine my opinion about the game. In fact, it can be played online at BGA, which seems odd for a game that relies on its physicality and "toy factor" as much as it does. Still, the actual strategy in the game remains intact in the format, since the unpredictability of the fork in the river may not be so unpredictable after all. What do you think of Niagara?    We don't just talk about the winner, though. Back in those days, the SdJ jury announced four other "nominated" games that could've won the award, and several more "recommended" games. For me, I think the game I'd want as the winner resides in the nominated list, while Jonathan singles out some standouts from the recommended list. Other titles nominated for the SdJ: Verflixxt! (That's Life), Around the World in 80 Days, Jambo, and Himalaya (Lords of Xidit)     Other titles recommended by the SdJ jury: Boomtown, Tanz der Hornochsen (Dance of Ibexes), The Gardens of the Alhambra, Diamant (Incan Gold), Geschenkt! (No Thanks), Piranha Pedro, Typo, and Wie ich die Welt sehe…         We also talk about two other major German game awards, the Deutscher Spielpreis, and the A La Carte. They are both ranked list. The former is (sort of) for heavier, gamer-games, while the latter is for card games (or “board”games done with cards). The timing of these awards is slightly off from the SdJ, so depending on publication dates a game might show up in one year's list for one award, and the following year for another award. But they're all close, and with some notable overlap for widely-respected games. DSP 1. Louis XIV 2. Niagara 3. Manila 4. Ubongo 5. Himalaya 6. Around the World in 80 Days 7. Shadows Over Camelot 8. Jambo 9. The Scepter of Zavandor 10. Verflixxt! A La Carte 1. Jambo 2. Geschenkt! 3. Wie ich die Welt sehe… 4. Diamant 5. Boomtown 6. Razzia! 7. Team Work 8. Gelb Gewinnt! Near the end of the episode, Jonathan considers what we can now observe in the hobby when we look back on 2005. Was it the start of a transition from “German Games” to the broader notion of “Euros”? Of course we had some French, Italian, British, and even American titles back then, but they're hobby still showed its tremendous roots in German culture and its game publishing. At some point, that changed. Was this around the start of that change? -Mark

Don't be a chicken; give our latest a listen. There's a return to form for the MCU with Marvel's Thunderbolts*, the lush board game adaptation of the video game which is a card game in Contention Games' Slay the Spire: The Board Game, and the calming influence of Very Very LITTLE Studio's Hidden Cats 3: Steampunk. All that, and delicate editing, on Ep224. 00:00 - Chicken? Kentucky Fried, Chicken? 04:37 - Thunderbolts* 25:02 - Hidden Cats 3: Steampunk 33:38 - Slay the Spire: The Board Game 53:43 - Blue Prince, again On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is less than a week away now and we know what to expect at launch and a bit of what to expect for the rest of 2025--Donkey Kong Bonanza in July and Pokémon Legends: Z-A in October--but there's still a lot of empty space for games already announced--Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4--and maybe some unannounced games too, so with that, let's talk about what wishes and predictions we have for Switch 2 in 2025. Of course, if that topic doesn't tickle your fancy, there's always what I've been playing, this week with Blades of Fire, Maniac, Copycat, and Deep Deep Deep Nightmare. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Onion pie, killer aliens, and a car sold to fund a game convention.

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the keeping of houseplants. In the news, the fascists are going after Harvard, but Harvard is fighting back in multiple ways. I recommend the free course "U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies." More interesting is the (not free) Public Leadership Credential. Long Island City finally has good bagels, and next week brings us a bunch of exiting nerd stuff including John Wick: Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, and Deltarune. Also Rym got a 1/4 scale Dig Dug machine.Related LinksForum ThreadHouseplantsDiscord ChatHouseplantsBluesky PostHouseplantsThings of the DayRym - PizzaScott - Real Real Japan

Brendan shares his first impressions of 3 games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?EthnosPaolo MoriRed RisingFantasy Realms (2017)Pulsar 2849 (revisited – 1 Year, 11 Months, 15 Days dusty)Vladimír Suchý51st State: Master SetImperial Settlers (2014)Have you tried these games? If so, what do you think of them? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

We have a Summer Break Flashback this week! This felt important given all the information I've been seeing on how tariffs will affect indie boardgame publishers.Kervin of For Why Games joins Natalie to talk about his experiences advocating for diversity within board game development. He explains the steps and measures he took to create his first game, Allow Me to Mansplain and the ways he intentionally crafted rules and gameplay to foster discussions around the concept of mansplaining. The episode also dives into what is currently taken into consideration when it comes to diversity in game creation and where we need to head next to make sure gaming is a welcoming place for everyone. Natalie and Kervin also share their personal experiences of wanting a safe, diverse community to play games with and what it's like when you're having a hard time finding it or you're not being heard when explaining why the current situation isn't making you feel safe and welcomed.Make sure you have subscribed to us on Patreon! (currently running a free trial on all tiers) It is the only place where you can find our new variety series, The Misogyny Meltdown! There will be comedy, creativity, and a lot of melting down in each episode. January covered the Misogynist of the Year award ceremony, February is all about love.Follow us at @menivetoleratedpod on Instagram! All ways to support the show can be found at https://linktr.ee/menivetoleratedpod. Join the newsletter so you never miss any update we have on Team Tolerator!Find KervinPurchase Allow Me to Mansplain: https://www.forwhygames.com/Follow Kervin on Tiktok: @forwhygames.flan

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we dive deep into the world of Disney villainy! This time, we're reviewing Disney Villainous – the hit board game from Ravensburger that lets you step into the shoes of iconic Disney villains like Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar, and more.We break down the game mechanics, the strategy behind each villain, the stunning artwork, and whether this game is a must-have for your game night collection. Is Disney Villainous just for fans of Disney, or does it hold up as a great tabletop experience on its own? Tune in to find out!

Special Episode 48 (Trivia): Board Game Trivia Challenge Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Board Game Trivia Challenge (play along with us!) 01:30 Chris's 10 Trivia Questions 08:25 Chris's 10 Trivia Answers 14:43 Our Final Scores 16:07 Follow and Subscribe Thanks for listening! Want to connect with us? Email us at thefifthmeeple@gmail.com and as always play more board games!

A masterpiece in relation to a creative work is a creation, such as a painting, book, film, musical composition, or other artistic or intellectual work, that is considered to be an artist's or creator's greatest and most outstanding achievement, demonstrating exceptional skill, craftsmanship, originality, and impact. Today the Founders discuss game design Masterpieces and the Master Game Designers that created them.

Fresh from being featured in the Thunderbolts*, Lance and Chris decided to tackle the golden guardian of Good,  Sentry. Oh, and the void too. We discuss his origin, powers, publication history, creators, and some realities about dealing with mental health. Please enjoy!   If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or depression, please reach out to Mental Health America https://mhanational.org/resources/  or call the Suicide & Crisis lifeline 988 in the United States. We're not therapists, but we hope if you are struggling, you can get resources and help to make things better.    You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one!   Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookkeepers.threadless.com/designs/comic-book-keepers-cosplay-logo/heroes/t-shirt/regular?variation=front&color=royal_blue Comic Book Keepers is hosted by the Geekly Grind. Check out reviews and discussion on everything Geeky from Anime, Manga, Boardgames, comics, and more. www.thegeeklygrind.comsdThe Geekly Grind @thegeeklygrind Link tree: https://linktr.ee/CBKcast Social media: Twitter @cbkcast Instagram @cbkcast Facebook Chris @dungeonheads Lance @roguesymbiote Chris's draws free D&D art which you can find and support him on Patreon, and see more of his art on Instagram Original Theme by Weston Gardner @ArcaneAnthems on Patreon  

In episode 220, Dean and Deron start their top 50 board games by looking at 50-41. If you enjoy our podcast, please consider rating us and giving us a review. If you like our YouTube channel, please consider subscribing. If you have questions you would like us to answer on the podcast, please email us at meepletownmail@gmail.com. To support us further, check out www.patreon.com/meepletown or www.buymeacoffee.com/meepletown9. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uasmBx326h 00:00     Intro Spoilers Below . . . . . . . . . . Dean 09:50     50. Summoner Wars (2nd Ed.) 16:37     49. Project: ELITE 20:38     48. Small World 26:22     47. Earth 31:24     46. Istanbul 38:05     45. Dune: Imperium 43:10     44. Andromeda's Edge/Dwellings of Eldervale 47:46     43. Clans of Caledonia 52:20     42. Wyrmspan 57:02     41. Underwater Cities Deron 06:58     50. Panda Spin  13:07     49. Tournament at Avalon (& Camelot)  18:22     48. Glen More II: Chronicles  23:57     47. Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition  28:36     46. Septima  33:47     45. Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest  40:23     44. Star Wars: Outer Rim  45:58     43. Nightmare Productions  50:26     42. Trickerion: Legends of Illusion  54:03     41. Marvel Champions: The Card game  Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

Tonight on GeekNights, we review two Spiel des Jahres 2025 nominees — Flip 7 and Krakel Orakel — plus Context, a game that's harder the smarter you are. In the news, Rym has been diving deep into VRchat's true value, Shadow Labyrinth's mazes are revealed, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 dropped roll cancels from Capcom vs SNK 2, and Apple bought the creators of Sneaky Sasquatch.Related LinksForum ThreadFlip 7, Krakel Orakel, and ContextDiscord ChatFlip 7, Krakel Orakel, and ContextBluesky PostFlip 7, Krakel Orakel, and ContextThings of the DayRym - Climbers Really Out Here Grabbing Glass NowScott - Six Degrees of Ryu

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Dan Patriss is here to share the latest news from the board game world! Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS SDJ and KDJ were announced last week 2025 Spiel des Jahres Bomb Busters Flip 7 Krakel Orakel 2025 Kennerspiel des Jahres Endeavor:Deep Sea Faraway Looot Fresh off that KDJ nomination for Endeavor:Deep Sea,  Burt Island games announced a KS will be coming soon for an expansion Endeavor Deep Sea:Uncharted Waters Arcane Wonders will release a “Duel” version of Aquatica called Aquatica Duellum, July ‘25 $45 After a recent KS success Leder Games announced they will release their 5th (?) expansion for Root called Root: The Homeland expansionin Q4 2025 (Possibly Gen Con copies and looks to be 50-60$) Atom Spotlight 2 more great people/channels I got to spend some quality time with in St. Louis in March at ATOM 25. Tabletop Bellhop -- Moe and his lovely wife Deanna have been doing this very insightful channel/podcast/reviews/demos for a long time Laura from Obsessed with Board Games is another one of those great fun follows on Instagram as she does a great job showing new board games and giving a unique insight into them. Digital BG News Dire Wolf digital has released an expansion pack for Clank! On Steam called Clank! Sunken treasures (8.99) Crowdfunding Battle Monsters: Godzilla x Kong ReWild:South America Catch 33: Dexterity/Flicking game Gamefound Trismegistus: Special Ed

Dan Patriss is here to share the latest news from the board game world! Subscribe to the Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed! Major Spoilers Podcast Network Master Feed RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Munchkin Land continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com NEWS SDJ and KDJ were announced last week 2025 Spiel des Jahres Bomb Busters Flip 7 Krakel Orakel 2025 Kennerspiel des Jahres Endeavor:Deep Sea Faraway Looot Fresh off that KDJ nomination for Endeavor:Deep Sea,  Burt Island games announced a KS will be coming soon for an expansion Endeavor Deep Sea:Uncharted Waters Arcane Wonders will release a “Duel” version of Aquatica called Aquatica Duellum, July ‘25 $45 After a recent KS success Leder Games announced they will release their 5th (?) expansion for Root called Root: The Homeland expansionin Q4 2025 (Possibly Gen Con copies and looks to be 50-60$) Atom Spotlight 2 more great people/channels I got to spend some quality time with in St. Louis in March at ATOM 25. Tabletop Bellhop -- Moe and his lovely wife Deanna have been doing this very insightful channel/podcast/reviews/demos for a long time Laura from Obsessed with Board Games is another one of those great fun follows on Instagram as she does a great job showing new board games and giving a unique insight into them. Digital BG News Dire Wolf digital has released an expansion pack for Clank! On Steam called Clank! Sunken treasures (8.99) Crowdfunding Battle Monsters: Godzilla x Kong ReWild:South America Catch 33: Dexterity/Flicking game Gamefound Trismegistus: Special Ed

Do happy couples have more sex or does having more sex make couples happy? This episode begins with some surprising insight into that question. https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2015/may/more-sex-does-not-lead-to-happiness.html There is something about board games. Chess, checkers, backgammon, Monopoly, Parcheesi – we like to play board games. What's fascinating is people all over the world love board games and have for centuries. Why is there this universal appeal? What do these games do for us? Here to offer up the answers and explanations is Tim Clare, an award winning writer and author of the book Across the Board: How Games Make Us Human (https://amzn.to/4kmAZvo). Everyone knows exercise is important. Still, a lot of people shy away from it. What is it that turns some people off while other people truly enjoy it? Is there a way to motivate people to exercise more beyond just telling them, “Exercise is good for you”? Can people who hate exercise learn to love it? How much exercise is enough to make a difference? Here to explore all of this is Katy Bowman who is the author of 11 books and a frequent speaker on the topic of movement and exercise. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Good Housekeeping and she has been on The Joe Rogan Experience, The Today Show and now she is here. Her latest book is I Know I Should Exercise, But...: 44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them (https://amzn.to/4dmWdHs). Do you have a calling? A passion? Not everyone does – or at least not everyone knows what it is. Listen as I reveal some questions you can ask yourself that might help you uncover what you are really called to do with your life. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/passion/201505/6-signs-that-a-passion-or-calling-is-true PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! MINT MOBILE: Ditch overpriced wireless and get 3 months of premium wireless service from Mint Mobile for 15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://MintMobile.com/something⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor! Get 50% off at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://FactorMeals.com/something50off⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIMELINE: Get 10% off your order of Mitopure!  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Timeline.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROCKET MONEY: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster! Go to ⁠⁠https://RocketMoney.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠ QUINCE: Elevate your shopping with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now! DELL: The power of Dell AI with Intel inside is transforming the world of pro sports! For the players and the fans who are there for every game. See how Dell Technologies with Intel inside can help find your advantage, and power your wins at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dell.com/Wins⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices