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The 2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists are out and we're weighing in on Bop It, Care Bears, Mahjong, the slide and more. Also - what toy meant the MOST to you growing up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've got a great show this week! We'll be sharing what's awesome this week in tabletop gaming, including some new crowdfunding campaigns. We'll discuss gaming cynicism and table real estate. We debate some game night hypotheticals about consistent game nights and expansions versus bling! We finish the episode by drafting Phil Walker-Harding Games!00:20 Introduction to Board Game Radio07:21 This Week In Gaming07:56 Upcoming Crowdfunding11:34 Bestselling Games14:24 What's On Your Mind?14:49 Veteran Gamer Cynicism28:02 Table Real Estate and Game Acquisition36:36 Game Night Hypotheticals: Choices and Dilemmas36:59 New vs. Old40:25 Expansions or Bling?43:44 Consistent Game Nights?46:31 Discount or Speed?50:57 Collection Selection: Phil Walker-HardingDon't forget to check out our Discord!https://www.boardgameradio.com/discord/
Schick uns eine Nachricht!Kapplex hat zur Vor-Spiel 2026 geladen, und an toller Location in Bonn haben verschiedene Verlage bestens präsentiert auf Kapplex Brettspieltischen die ein oder andere Neuheit vorgestellt.Wir haben Euch ein paar Audiosnippets mitgebracht. In dieser Episode dienen die Kapitelmarker vor allem der Hinterlegung von Fotos, soweit der Player Eurer Wahl die Wiedergabe von Bildern unterstützt.Los geht es mit Tinctura von Skellig Games.Tinctura konnte ich vor Ort auch schon anspielen - dazu mehr in einer der nächsten Folgen!https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/458320/tincturaEuch viel Spaß beim Hören - wir freuen uns über euer Feedback auf Bluesky (@pileofhappiness.bsky.social), Instagram (pileofhappiness), YouTube (wir veröffentlichen die Folge auch dort - gern direkt zur Folge kommentieren) oder per email an pileofhappiness@gmail.com.Und besonders freuen wir uns, wenn ihr uns auf Apple Podcasts oder Spotify bewertet!
In dieser Ausgabe habe ich mir mit Sebastian Wenzel das Board Games Barometer von asmodee genauer angeschaut. Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Studie zur Relevanz von Brettspielen in der Bevölkerung. Gleichzeitig zu dieser Folge könnt ihr eine Analyse hierzu auch bei Sebastian online finden: 00:00:28 Vorstellung Sebastian und Thema der Folge 00:01:42 Was ist eine Studie? 00:02:30 Allgemeines zur Erhebung 00:09:36 Brettspiele: Gegenmittel gegen digitale Reizüberflutung 00:21:39 Brettspiele werden zu einem Ritual der Präsenz 00:30:35 Brettspiele werden zu einem sozialen (Wieder-)Verbinder 00:42:19 Brettspiele sind eine Form von kulturellem Ausdruck 00:43:58 Brettspiele: Form gemeinsamer Unterhaltung 00:45:27 Fazit Die von uns erwähnten Studien findet ihr hier: Board Game Barometer song economy Freizeitmonitor Gaming Verband Digital Consumer Trends 2024 asmodee / censuswide Amazon Ads, Anatomy of Hype Wenn dir die Folge gefallen hat, würde ich mich über eine Bewertung auf Apple Podcast, Spotify oder einem Podcatcher deiner Wahl freuen. Das hilft mir ungemein um meinen neuen Podcast bekannter zu machen. Feedback kannst du geben: auf Discord Instagram auf unserem Blog Dominik auf Mastodon @D0ELLNER@brettspiel.space und BlueSky d0ellner.bsky.social per email an: brettspielgalaxie.podcast@gmail.com Die Musik ist von Music Unlimited
Hey Now, Cabalists! Uh oh, Mia the cat is cause havoc in the household! After Chris gets his house in order we dive into the games we've been playing, including The Lord of the Rings Circle of Conflict, Happiest Cat in the World, Arkham Horror, The Gang, Cozy Stickerville, and feature Bloodstones designed by Martin Wallace. After Tony T's Tabletop Gaming News segment, the gang wraps things up by tackling a batch of listener-submitted questions. The Lord of the Rings Circle of Conflict: 00:02:58, Happiest Cat in the World: 00:15:43, Arkham Horror: 00:21:57, The Gang: 00:32:35, Cozy Stickerville: 00:45:45, Bloodstones Review: 00:56:58, News with Tony T: 01:34:08, A Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:36:09. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/
This week in honor of the passing of movie legend Tim Curry, we watched the 1985 board game adaptation comedy Clue, starring Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, and so many others!Tune in next week when our movie will be... Clueless.-----Subscribe to Emily's new YouTube Channel The Anti-Craft, coming soon!Matt will be at the Philly Punch Line Comedy Club October 13 and October 14thMatt will be at the Bell House in Brooklyn on October 15thOn Sept 9th, Jordan will be at Third Eye Comics in Short Pump, Virginia On Sept 30th Jordan's new comic The Amazing Venom hits comic book shops and so he's gonna be at the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA hosting a double feature of Blade 2 and Hellboy 2. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfreewithads
Episode CII - better late than never!After muddling through being ill, Suzanne chats about Universal Trade Day and PAX West. Then Mandi and Suzanne discuss Frosted Blooms, Murdle the Board Game, Circadia, and Wingspan Pocket. The Game Pie of the show is inspired by their recent sick-day video gaming... so is full of Video Games we want as Board Games.Thank you for listening! Please take a moment to rate us on your podcast listening platform.BGG Guild: https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4131Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/saltandsass.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaltandSassGamesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/saltandsassgamesEmail: SaltAndSassGames@gmail.com
Edge of Darkness, Palworld, Star Trek, Intolerable Cruelty
We are back to our normally scheduled programming as Clef and Tim talk a little disc golf controversy before getting into our battle of board game recent plays. We discuss The Gamer Makers, Ayar: Children of the Sun, Andromeda's Edge, Imperial Steam, Pax Pamir and Primacy. We also ask the question if optimal play ruins our board game plays. Board games start at 19:44. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!
This week's episode features Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Brigandine Abyss, Aggelos 2, SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed, The Royal Writ, Tales of Formentera, Golftacular!, and some crazy Physint news.
Not to be confused with bored games, which are the games you play when you're bored.Guest:Chris Fairbanks (@chris_fairbanks)Support the show!Join the AFE Patreon at patreon.com/allfantasy for ad-free episodes, mailbags, auction drafts, and other exclusive content.Watch the video podcast at youtube.com/@AllFantasyEverything.Advertise on AFE!Advertise on All Fantasy Everything via Gumball.fm.Follow the Good Vibes Gang:Ian KarmelSean JordanDavid GborieIsaac K. LeeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're downsizing, imagining a brighter future where we don't have hundreds of games to fret about not playing, but a very slight, extremely manageable twenty. Some say it can't be done, but that's never stopped us before. Before we get low, we talk about After you, Betobeto-san, Skull Queen, and Star Trek: Captain's Chair - To Boldly Go. 01:53 - After you, Betobeto-san 09:11 - Skull Queen 17:21 - Star Trek: Captain's Chair - To Boldly Go 28:12 - Minimalist board game collections Get added to the BGB community map at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/map Send us topic ideas at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/topics Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store
Greetings, Cabalists! Gather 'round, ye seasoned adventurers, as the Lords convene at the hallowed Round Table to ponder two matters of great import! First, we delve into the arcane art of House Rules - those curious enchantments by which we bend the laws of our games to our own designs. Then, we turn our gaze toward the mystical realm of tangibles, exploring how documents, photographs, objects, audio, music, and other wondrous artifacts may transform a humble game into an experience beyond the imagination! Come, lend thine ears and thy wisdom to the council!
During the second half of the nineteenth century, the rise of industrialization and a gendered division of labor set the stage for tastemakers, architects, and social reformers to elevate the home parlor as a space for leisure and family gathering. Board game makers and marketers capitalized on these trends by peddling a certain exclusionary brand of the American dream.In Family Game Night, Susan R. Asbury provides a history of US board games from the 1880s through the 1920s, the morals and tropes they conveyed, and the influence game designers and manufacturers had on consumers. Drawing from historical documents, marketing materials, patents, diaries, and photographs, Asbury shows how games incorporated and promoted concepts related to progress and abundance, including a clear delineation of the purported beneficiaries: white middle-class families. Asbury further analyzes box covers and game components to uncover the ways in which manufacturers and designers crafted narratives to maintain a sense of cultural hegemony in a rapidly changing society.Through the imagery and instructions woven into the framework of play, Family Game Night reveals how these board games influenced players' values and associations, shaping their worldview.
Kevin Levy is a game designer and the Executive Director of Board Game Days, a Charitable Non-profit organization and board gaming convention. The convention, runs October 16-18 at The Mill & Mine in Knoxville TN. This convention features all kinds of tabletop gaming, ranging from a large variety of board games, dexterity games, RPGs, and social deduction games. There will also be a ton of board game give aways.The convention also facilitates many board game designers testing prototypes and connecting with publishers both during the convention and a pre-convention social event called Design & Dine.You can get your tickets here, and learn more about Board Game Days:https://tabletop.events/conventions/board-game-days-2026WHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites:Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games
Fresh off his episode about crowd pleasing beginner games, Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby's mechanisms. Join us for this conclusion, won't you?Introducing the Hobby (episode 20)Introducing the Hobby, part 1 – Crowd Pleasers (episode 860)Forbidden Island (2010)Hanabi (2010)Kingdomino (2016)Between Two Cities (2015)Bärenpark (2017)Lords of Waterdeep (2012)Demon Worker (2016)Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game (2012)Dominion (2008)Star Realms (2014)QE (2019)High Society (1995)Canvas (2021)Royals (2014)Through the Desert (2017)Guillotine (1998)What games would you add to the list of mechanism boot camp? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Myself and Nuno have a chat about what we've played, along with any board gaming news that has caught our attention, before moving on to this episode's topic: Board Games Ruined My Ignorance Our 2 sponsors of the show are The Bored Gamer and 3Desiggnie. You can get all their links from our sponsors page. My new YouTube channel ‘The Lone Zombie Hunter‘ is now online to watch…and subscribe to
Brendan shares insights into how to introduce people to the hobby. Join us for this first of two parts, won't you?Introducing the Hobby (episode 20)Wits & Wagers: It's Vegas, Baby! (2019)Qwixx (2012)Las Vegas (2026)Wavelength (2019)Diamant (2005)Skyjo (2015)Time's Up! Title Recall! (2008)The Chameleon (2017)What games would you add to the list of essential crowd pleasers? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
This week's episode features Fresh Tracks, iRacing Arcade, Apidya' Special, Super Woden Rally Edge, Dream Cage, and Order Automatica.
Cory Brada is joined by Hawkeye Football great Matt Kroul on the patio of Big Grove Brewery in Solon to preview Iowa's upcoming season. Kroul and Brada also provide their 2026 game-by-game predictions.Big Grove Brewery is the Official Craft Brewery of the Hawkeyes - Locations in Iowa City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Solon! - https://biggrove.comThe Retro Rabbit Hole - https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Retro-Rabbit-Hole-61587537925249/ - Retro Gaming, Trading Cards (TCG), Board Games, Vinyl, Toys, Books, and more! - Located in Mount Pleasant, IAUnder the Kitchen - ORIGINAL HAWKEYE ART - Visit the stand at FryFest! - https://underthekitchen.square.siteIowa Floor Covering - https://www.IowaFloorCovering.com/diy - DO IT YOURSELF FLOORING by IFC in Bondurant, IAWatch 'FARMS OF AMERICA' series FREE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPWrfk1hFOt9JY8IwMOzixSweNKgzsh3n&si=YzOShNXFijPR2Ep5JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER! (use any of the links below) - Cash App: https://cash.app/$HawkeyeoftheStormVenmo: https://venmo.com/HawkeyeoftheStormPayPal or credit card: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=499R9YWL5YGEG
We've been playing so many board game remakes, redos, and sequels lately that we knew we had to invite Rob Daviau to the show. He's perhaps most well-known for creating the "legacy" concept and genre in which board games get permanently altered as players progress through their chapters (see: Pandemic Legacy, Risk Legacy). He's also working on The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit, the highly anticipated follow-up to the well-beloved and long out of print Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit. Oh, and he co-founded Restoration Games, a publisher whose entire existence revolves around reviving older games with fresh coats of deluxe-ness. We chat about restoring games, the business of making sequels, and more. Chapters: Going Analog's Game Pick: Bookwyrm. Rob's Game Pick: Pathfinder (no, not that Pathfinder). Discussion! Restoration games, sequels, remakes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey now, Cabalists! Today we crash into another episode of The Cabal by talking about a strange Instagram account called PokeStreetz, where morons engage in fisticuffs over Pokémon cards. Then we gab about the games we've been getting into, including Ants, Doggerland, Carnegie, Horror on the Orient Express, and Dark Pact, before featuring Avalon: The Riven Veil from Jamie Jolly. Then, after Tony T's gaming news segment, we get into a discussion about gaming spaces and what we think is important to maximize fun and comfort. Ants: 00:06:51, Doggerland: 00:20:55, Carnegie: 00:28:48, Horror on the Orient Express: 00:37:17, Dark Pact: 00:46:10, Avalon The Riven Veil Review: 01:03:30, News with Tony T: 01:41:27, Gaming Spaces: 02:27:44. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/
Steve is joined by Jeff, John, and Linda for a catch-up episode full of family gaming news. The crew breaks down Netflix's 27-minute GTA 6 preview, focusing on everything beyond the guns: backyard wrestling, dynamic NPCs, and why this game is about to be impossible for parents to avoid hearing about. Plus, Linda confesses her back-to-school board game impulse buys (Hot Streak and Hummingbirds), and Jeff geeks out over the Kingdom Hearts reveals from D23.
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Serious Privacy podcast, where Paul Breitbarth, Ralph O'Brien, and Dr. K Royal cover a week in privacy, enforcement actions, breaches, settlements (dud you see the one with Meta?), and more. Check out this website for visualizations of data breaches https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/worlds-biggest-data-breaches-hacks/ If you have comments or questions, find us on LinkedIn and Instagram @seriousprivacy, and on BlueSky under @seriousprivacy.eu, @europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu, @heartofprivacy.bsky.app and @igrobrien.seriousprivacy.eu, and email podcast@seriousprivacy.eu. Rate and Review us!Subscribe today HERE Back the Board Game! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seriousprivacy/serious-privacy-the-data-gamePowered by TrustArcFrom Season 6, our episodes are edited by Fey O'Brien. Our intro and exit music is Channel Intro 24 by Sascha Ende, licensed under CC BY 4.0. with the voiceover by Tim Foley.
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried for the first time recently. Join us, won't you?Fit to Print (2023)Tiny Towns (2019)Galaxy Trucker (2007)Destinies (2021)Ticket to Ride: Europe (2005)Hex Effects (2025)Mantis (2022)Unstable Unicorns (2017)What games have you tried recently? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269. Transcript: Txt or Pdf
Emails, Your Guess is as Good as Mine Categories: Beers, Board Games and NFL Football! Plus The Mens Room Top 10 and the Shot of the Day!
Please join us on the Boardgames To Go discord server where you can chat online with other podcast listeners. Which is more elegant? Perhaps they both are? @Gregarius Openers: • Mark: dnup • Greg: Gold Country What the heck is "elegance" in boardgame design or play, anyway? Can it be defined? Probably not, but it can definitely be discussed. Greg suggested on our Discord server that the term is so imprecise, so subjective, that no one should use it any longer. I disagree. Though it definitely is subjective, it's also been talked about for so long in our hobby that some common characteristics have emerged. I had fun digging through BGG archives, but also much further back into rec.games.board and Sumo magazine to read how it's been considered (or re-considered) for decades. Now, there are even YouTube videos from designers & publishers that talk about the concept. Plus a lot of reviewers/pontificators, like us. It's not accurate to say we reached any definitive conclusions, but I do believe we identified some common characteristics that hobbyists mean when they say a game is elegant. 1. Fewer rules. Possibly in an absolute sense, but more often we mean there are a modest amount of rules relative to the game's subject, experience, or what it's trying to do. Probably fewer rules compared to "peer" games, too. However, the rules still need to be clear, not suffering from brevity. 2. A "clean" and highly functional physical design. Boardgames are tangible items, and the ability to see & handle the game components across the table without reading glasses or tweezers or endless storage containers is a strong aspect of an elegant boardgame. The physically beautiful abstracts have a leg up here. 3. Natural or intuitive gameplay. This relates to both of the above characteristics, and is especially interesting to think about for our usual themed boardgames. The rules, the production, and setting or subject of a game can help make it easier to learn & play a game just because it "makes sense." Players can almost anticipate how & why certain things happen, rather than just needing to remember the rules. Game duration sometimes get mentioned, but even I don't like to include that as a quality of a game's elegance. True, a lot of common examples for elegant games tend to be shorter (and so do my favorites), but I believe that's correlation rather than causation. At least theoretically, a longer and thematically complex game could still be elegant in the way it's learned, played, and physically experienced. (The degree of difficulty for the designer/publisher is quite high, and I struggle to think of any great examples, but I want it to be possible.) I really recommend designer Matthew Dunstan's entire YouTube channel, and this episode about game elegance in particular. How to design elegant games Closers: • Greg: Thrift store finds • Mark: How games like Carolus Magnus can receive themes that are both arbitrary and perfect at the same time Also be sure to check out the excellent BGG blog by @waxbottle, Mostly Short Sentences -Mark
Hi folks! This month we conclude our review of our favorite games that don't exist. Or at least didn't used to. Look, it makes more sense if you just listen to the episode. And don't worry - whatever you thought you heard at the end of last episode, Joe is fine and has definitely not been implanted with a government mind-control chip. Contents include but are not limited to: The soundtrack to The Last Starfighter: The Musical! One possible rule set for George R.R. Martin's fantasy chess-alike, Cyvasse. A quick look at the board games of Widow's Bay. Are there any books, movies, or TV shows that made up a board game you'd like to play for real? What classics did we miss? 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. Thanks to JellyfishSorbet at Pixabay for additional audio this episode! Thank you for listening!
Brendan talks a bit about what games he played in August, and what games he wants to play in September. Join us, won't you?August 2026 Top of the StackNew Game – Night at the Zoo✓Top 50 game – Messina 1347XAnother New Game – Wandering Towers✓One More – Tekhenu: Obelisk of the SunXShelf of OpportunityExpand yourShelfSeptember 2026 Top of the StackNew Game – RecallTop 50 game – Messina 1347Another New Game – Outdoor SurvivalOne More – Tekhenu: Obelisk of the SunWhat games did you play in August? Share your game plays over on Boardgamegeek in guild #3269.Transcript: Txt or PDF
Didi Braguinha e André Rumjanek chamam Googlebee para mais uma rodada de notícias do mundo dos jogos, passando por lançamentos, pré-vendas e campanhas de financiamento coletivo. Entre as novidades estão jogos como Emblemas, Fortaleza Funesta, Valheim e Invocar Tlon, além da chegada de SHUG ao mercado brasileiro e das novas apostas da Forja Mundos. O episódio também olha para o crescimento dos grandes eventos de board games e RPG, com números recordes e uma discussão sobre o que está realmente impulsionando a expansão do hobby.A conversa vai além dos números para discutir por que as pessoas estão cada vez mais interessadas em experiências presenciais e físicas, o papel da tecnologia nos jogos de tabuleiro e os desafios de um mercado brasileiro que recebe cada vez mais lançamentos. No meio disso, os três discutem se existe público suficiente para tanta novidade, como editoras independentes estão conseguindo trazer grandes títulos para o país e por que nem todo jogo precisa conquistar todo mundo.Para saber mais sobre este episódio e os jogos mencionados: Eventos Lotados e Grandes Lançamentos: O Board Game Está Crescendo?Se você ainda não conhece ou faz parte, fale conosco no nosso Fabuloso Discord.Para apoiar o Fabuloso Podcast:Apoie o FabulosoE para as redes sociais: Fabuloso Podcast no InstagramFabuloso Podcast no YouTubeFabuloso Podcast no TikTokPara comprar camisa do Fabuloso (e outras):Deselegante
This week we are joined by Ally Zetterberg! Ally Zetterberg is a British-Swedish writer who grew up in rural Sweden before stumbling on a modeling career that took her all over the world. She somehow ended up in the South of France, where she now lives with three children, a dog, and a cat. She has a degree in psychology and is passionate about writing characters who feel real and who bring a complicated human experience to the page. In this episode, Ally discusses the journey that informed her creative work, from being discovered as a Swedish model at seventeen to her eventual move to the South of France. She reflects on why she gravitated away from short stories, how her studies in psychology helped her craft authentic characters, and the ways her global modeling career provided a unique perspective for writing nuanced, realistic women. Recommendations From This Episode: Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model Game Night My Sister, The Serial Killer Follow Ally: @allyzetterbergauthor Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on the pod, Mark Diaz Truman of Magpie Games drops by to discuss the Root RPG, RPGs in general, and his recent adventures in board game design. https://magpiegames.com/Preorder The Blue Way on Backerkit: https://blue-way.backerkit.com/hosted_preordersFollow Line by Line on Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/central-michigan-university-press/line-by-line/pre-launchBeyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/center-for-learning-through-games-and-simulationsCheck out CMU's game offerings here: https://cmichpress.com/shop/All episodes of my podcast are available here: https://beyondsolitaire.buzzsprout.comEnjoy my work? Consider supporting me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/beyondsolitaire or getting me a "coffee" on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/beyondsolitaireContact Me: Email: beyondsolitaire at gmail.comTwitter: @beyondsolitaireInstagram: @beyondsolitaireFacebook: www.facebook.com/beyondsolitaireWebsite: www.beyondsolitaire.net
From soup cans to scented dice. We explore Pop Art with Bruce Voge and then have a round table discussion, sharing our experiences at GenCon with Brynn Symington, James Engelhardt, and Gubbins.
Chris Yi, Wendy Yi, and Eric Summerer start off your week right with a healthy serving of board game nonsense. Happy Breakfast!
Board Games, do you love them or hate them? Back in the 1950s when I was a child, I used to cheat! Snakes and Ladders. Ludo. Chess. Draughts. Monopoly. Cluedo.
This week's episode features Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, Gallipoli, Lou’s Lagoon, Kaboomania, Sizeable, Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass, and 1964 Operation Velvet Twins.
Brendan revisits an old Themestorm, “Back to School,” and reflects on some ideas about it. Join us, won't you?Pick Up & Deliver 259: Back to School (Board Game Sommelier)For the Love of BooksAtheneum: Mystic Library (2020)The Big Book of Madness (2015)Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour BookstoreThe Library of the UnwrittenScience and LearningDarwin's Journey (2023)Lovelace & Babbage (2019)The Imitation Game (2014)Unconscious Mind (2024)School LifeArgent: The Consortium (2015)Alma Mater (2020)Trickerion: Dahlgaard's Academy (2019)Survival of the Witless (1997)MOO by Jane SmileyWhite Noise (2022)What games did I miss? Which ones would you add to the conversation? Share your thinking over in our guild, #3269, on boardgamegeek.
Tonight on GeekNights, we review Common Side Effects. It's got a lot going on and is worth watching: it's only 10 episodes and evokes aspects of Fargo TV. In the news, Ghost in the Shell continues to be fantastic as it follows the original manga, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia is phenomenal, and Goodbye, Lara is absolutely worth watch as a re-take on The Little Mermaid. Also, the discourse around Anime NYC's photography policy.Related LinksForum ThreadCommon Side EffectsDiscord ChatCommon Side EffectsBluesky PostCommon Side EffectsThings of the DayRym - no children (deltarune animatic)Scott - Tumble Forth
Leigh Sales joins Ricki and Tim to celebrate 30 years of Australian Story and reveals how much she’s been missing Dolly Parton, while Ricki discovers Leigh has interviewed almost everyone on her wish list. Then it’s time for Quick Draw, where Leigh comes out swinging and gets increasingly competitive before an absolutely chaotic final round. Tim somehow thinks his toilet habits are worth discussing on air, and Leigh walks away victorious after answering “Cluedo” before anyone else could blink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey Now, Cabalists! In Episode 121 Don and Jamie talk about Party Games and Casual Games and give a bunch of their favorites.
Published by St. Louis board game company Stonemaier Games, the hit game “Wingspan” flew onto the scene in 2019 and has steadily gained popularity ever since. Millions of players around the world have enjoyed its unique blend of card strategy and nature. Each card is based on a real-life bird and its behaviors. The game's designer Elizabeth Hargrave — an avid birder — and Stonemaier Games co-founder Jamey Stegmaier talk about the game's conception, a new pocket edition, and its expansions involving fish and dragons.
Ben sits down with the doyenne of British board gaming, Tony Boydell, to chat games and his wonderful museum of board games, 5 years after its opening. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday--5631121/support.Support the show here
Reviews of Pulitzer, Greylune, and so much more. All the pegs deep dive Skara Brae. Game discussion starts at {00:38:37}. Thank you to our sponsors: Grand Gamers Guild and Eagle Gryphon Games The post Episode 306: Skara Brae appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.
We welcome back the immensely talented Edison Neo to discuss his latest comic, Project Perseus, coming to comic shops on September 3rd, 2026 from Vault Comics! Project Perseus is a cryptid sci-fi action thriller that could only be made in comic format. Issue 1 is an oversized, 40-page epic for only $3.99! Having read the first 2 issues, we can safely say you do NOT want to miss out on this series. Project Perseus is written by Jack Mulqueen, illustrated by Edison Neo, colored by Kike J Diaz, and lettered by Buddy Beaudoin. If you want to connect even more, you can join our Discord where we have a dedicated channel just for the book club! Come join in on the fun by clicking the link right HERE! 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
Ben, Trey, & Jordan review the 2026 game Greylune by William Attia.0:00:00 Introduction00:04:43 Daggerheart00:06:38 Stonetop00:12:38 Kingdom Crossing00:17:22 Kraftwagen00:22:20 Come Together00:30:42 Twilight Imperium IV00:36:33 Pagan: the Fate of Roanoke00:37:58 Game Review: GreyluneDiscord link: https://discord.gg/W3KNryUWT (good for 30 days)- https://www.youtube.com/@GameBrainPod- Game Brain Facebook Group- Instagram
In Episode 315 we discuss our top 3 resource economies in board games.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:25 Beat The Expert Contest Winners04:43 Top 3 Resource Economies in Board Games (Brass: Birmingham, Clans of Caledonia)13:12 Tinner's Trail19:33 Power Grid24:02 Modern Art28:05 Keyflower34:51 Creature Comforts40:58 Smartphone, Inc.44:58 M.U.L.E. The Board Game51:19 Arborea56:33 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the GalaxyIf you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Games That Belong in Every Classroom!This week on The Gateway Gamers Podcast, Bryan heads back to the classroom to talk about some of the children's games that have become staples in his kindergarten room.These aren't just games that keep kids busy. They sneak in counting, dexterity, storytelling, pattern recognition, memory, communication, and plenty of problem solving while still being genuinely fun to play.Bryan takes a look at Animal Upon Animal, Strike!, Rory's Story Cubes, The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game, I Want My Teeth Back!, and Hurry Up Chicken Butt! and talks about what makes each one work so well with young gamers.If you're a teacher, parent, or just looking for great educational board games for kids, this episode is packed with games that can help introduce children to tabletop gaming while building real classroom skills.Because sometimes the best way to learn is to just sit down and play a game.
Good Morning, Cabalists! Today we kick the show off with a big announcement - Mia the cat has found her forever home with Chris! Then we get into a bunch of the games we've been playing, including Dogfight 1917, Crusaders Thy Will Be Done with the Divine Influence expansion, Darwin's Journey, Moytura, dnup, and a feature review of Slay the Spire. Then, after Tony T's Pokemon Smash-and-Grab Roundup, we dive into some listener-submitted questions about what drives us to buy expansions, why we suck at board games, and what our pet peeves are about ourselves. Dogfight 1917: 00:02:28, Crusaders: Thy Will be Done: 00:11:36, Darwin's Journey: 00:20:17, Moytura: 00:32:17, dnup: 00:42:21, Slay the Spire Review: 00:51:14, News with Tony T: 01:23:04, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:10:29. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/
Hamish presents the boys with an opportunity to score an exclusive invite to a very special opening (not honey-related!). A Song Sleuth puts one of the boys’ favourite artists into question, while Hamish makes the case for outlawing grey underwear. After a playtest with Brisbane Ben, Jack reveals where things stand with the long-awaited board game, and Hamish gears up for the imminent Pizza for the People challenge. 1. Magic Mike's Special Invite2. Song Sleuth3. The Board Game Playtest4. Grey Undies are a bad choice5. Last Minute thoughts before the Pizza Challenge
Today's listener wants to make a board game. There are many steps involved, and he'll need to learn a lot along the way. But that shouldn't stop him! Let's see if we can help him out. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comRead A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.