Podcasts about board games

Have you ever had someone's boyfriend explain rules of a game to you? Well then this ep is for you! We have Taylor Ortega on to talk all things game night and tell us about what really happens when you're hanging out with straight couples. Plus, we talk about Sam's wedding, the problem with perpetuating as a concept, and what happens to cis guy's genders when they finally get a girlfriend. And we make a stunning realization about lesbians in New York City pre-2018 that historians will definitely need to be looking into. CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThank Space Balls the gang was able to get away from Dr. Bad! But, where can they go where they'd be safe? It's everyone against the team. Well not everyone. They have a mysterious stranger aiding the gang, sending them down to the sub-basement. What evils lurk underneath Space House? What exactly is Dr. Bad hiding?? Will the gang ever find somewhere to be safe?? Let's stare into each others eyes for an unblinking, undisturbed 30 seconds and find out in this latest episode of DUUNNGEEEEOONNNN RRRAAADDDDIIIOOOOOO HHHHHOOOOUUURRRRR!!!!::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::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

Come come, hungry diners - take a seat at the big table and have a little gander at this spread of delectable games!Oops, all good games on this one! This podcast features chat about a space tourism simulator (Galactic Cruise), a light-and-breezy turtle-based engine builder (Australis), and TWO entire TWO PLAYER games about being Greek and In Trouble (Iliad and Ichor).Have a great weekend, everybody!Timestamps: 01:46 Galactic Cruise 22:12 Australis31:04 Illiad40:41 Ichor

This week's episode starts off with a bit of news--including the delay of Marathon and third-party games not selling well on Switch 2--before getting to what I've been playing with REMATCH, The Alters, The Precinct, Preserve, and Garten of Banban 0. 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.)

Grab your lever and pull to kill aliens in an all new LIVE! This week the Boiz are tackling the moral dilemma of the trolley problem. Would Pat kill the best Jurassic movie to preserve the other five? Would Matt murder a friendly dragon to save a necrophiliac? Is running over Jesus allowed since he's meant to die for our sins anyway? Plus, the Muppets meet Saddam. A turkey attacks. Pat's old plastic movie theater cup meets a tragic end. All that and shrimp tacos and it all happens LIVE!

Board Boys are back to play a Robin Hood game, but it's not your father's Robin Hood, or so they say. Warning, A Gest of Robin Hood is gritty and dark and real and raw, if you have an excellent imagination. If you don't, (like Cam), it's basically carriage pushin: the game. 0:00 Intro, E.V.A. - Jean Jacques Perrey 2:30 Spaceballs and Game Show talk 16:30 Anachrony 21:45 Money! 26:00 A Beaument with Mo 36:15 A Gest of Robin Hood: Overview 40:30 Spaceballs Main Theme - John Morris 41:30 A Gest of Robin Hood: Review 59:00 A Gest of Robin Hood: Verdict 1:03:00 Board Boys Bump: Ezra and Nehemiah 1:07:15 Thank You, Patrons 1:07:45 Yoda - "Weird Al" Yankovic

What are your hobbies? I personally enjoy dance, specifically latin dance and often I wonder, “What if I could translate salsa dancing into a toy or game?”. Well today, we're going to explore that possibility. Today my guest shares how she turned her hobby into a best selling board game!In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, I'm joined by Elizabeth Hargrave, award-winning board game designer and co-founder of the Tabletop Game Designers Association. You might know her from her hit game Wingspan, which turned the world of nature and birdwatching into one of the most beloved engine-building games of all time.Elizabeth shares how she took her passion for the natural world and used it to build a meaningful and immersive game that fully translated the experience of birding. Our conversation today circles around how to accurately translate the “experience” of doing various hobbies to a tabletop play pattern. In my opinion that's the secret sauce of how Elizabeth created such an incredible game on her first try.During this episode, we also talk about her upcoming game Sanibel, inspired by collecting seashells on the beach. A hobby so simple and a game so elegant, that I'm sure you'll find yourself inspired to build a tabletop experience based on your hobbies.Listen For These Important Moments:[00:01:12] - What started as a love for birdwatching became Wingspan, a wildly successful board game that blends strategy with nature through clever engine-building mechanics.[00:04:07] - Elizabeth introduces the Tabletop Game Designers Association, which offers support with contracts, advocacy, and education, perfect for both new and seasoned game designers.[00:10:51] - From butterflies to beachcombing, see how personal passions can evolve into meaningful, immersive game themes that resonate with players.[00:23:07] - Elizabeth's Wingspan pitch journey proves you don't. Learn how smart feedback, persistence, and a strong prototype can open doors for your game invention.[00:34:49] - Even with success, staying grounded in playtesting and peer feedback is key to creating games that last. No shortcuts, just a solid creative process.Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!Support the showPopular Masterclass! How To Make & Sell Your Toy IdeasYour Low-Stress, Start-To-Finish Playful Product Launch In 5 Steps >> https://learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

Chris and Jeremy discuss the literary and artistic masterwork by Tom King and Bilquis Evely. This Dark Horse series is nominated for 7 Eisner awards, and it's imaginative and thought provoking. Learn more about the creators, the characters, and our favorite moments from the series.  warning: The comic discussion covers themes of suicide. 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 D&D character art. check out his Patreon to see a library of different characters, and see more samples on Instagram Original and NEW rock Theme by Weston Gardner @ArcaneAnthems on Patreon  

We are back to recast Star Trek with Muppets, and it is perfection! Startrek Away Missions, you're curious and we have all the details with updates on upcoming expansions. James has an update on AV Ghost, and many complaints about this and that.

In episode 223, Dean and Deron continue their top 50 board games by looking at 20-11. 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 02:35     20. Unmatched 06:30     19. Brass: Birmingham 10:29     18. Hansa Teutonica 14:23     17. Ginkgopolis 18:07     16. Cthulhu: Death May Die 22:44     15. Mansions of Madness 2nd. Ed. 25:59     14. Endless Winter: Paleoamericans 30:22     13. Everdell 35:21     12. Lost Ruins of Arnak 40:26     11. Glen More II: Chronicles  Deron 04:19     20. Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game 08:29     19. Marvel Dice Throne 12:21     18. Cyclades 15:55     17. Root 20:25     16. Dune: War for Arrakis 24:09     15. Inis 27:44     14. ARCS 32:13     13. Ankh: Gods of Egypt 37:48     12. Heat: Pedal to the Metal 41:57     11. Merchants & Marauders  Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

Episode 583: Top Rated Open Drafting Games Episode release date is June 18, 2025   Show Notes   This week we are concluding our discussion of open drafting games. This episode we will be picking out games off the top Open Drafting Games, some games we missed and some we don't own.   Intro of Meeple Nation The World's Most Okayest Podcast Web Page Links to Episodes SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast Bios Email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon Instagram @meeplenation Facebook Meeple Nation Facebook Group Meeple Nation Off Air X Meeple Nation Discord Meeple Nation Become a Chanameeple   Sponsorship Game Toppers  SaltCON   Meeple Nation Gaming Highlights (Highlight-Thirty) Nathan Living Forest Siege of Rundar, Game I could not remember The Guild of Merchant Explores Andy D&D 5.5 Japanese Setting In board game mechanics, open drafting is a specific type of drafting where players take turns selecting items (like cards, tiles, dice, or tokens) from a shared, visible pool of options. To touch on the key points again. Open Drafting and Market games will have a lot of overlap. Key Characteristics of Open Drafting: Shared Pool: There's a central display or common area where all the items available for selection are laid out. Visibility: All players can see all the available options in the pool at all times. This is the defining feature of "open" drafting. Turn-Based Selection: Players take turns choosing and taking one or more items from this shared pool. Once an item is taken, it's removed from the pool (or sometimes replaced immediately, depending on the game). Strategic Interaction: Because everyone can see what's available and what others are taking, open drafting encourages a high level of player interaction and strategic depth. Players aren't just thinking about what they need for their own strategy, but also: "Hate Drafting": Taking an item that might not be optimal for you, but is crucial for an opponent's strategy, thereby "denying" them that piece. This can be a friendly jab or a crucial tactical move. Anticipation: Trying to predict what other players will take on their turns based on their visible boards or strategies. Adapting: Adjusting your own plans if a key item you wanted is taken by an opponent. How it Differs from Other Drafting Types: The main contrast to open drafting is closed drafting (often called "pick-and-pass" or "hand drafting"): Closed Drafting: Players typically receive a hand of cards (or a set of items) and select one (or more) to keep, then pass the rest of their hand to the next player.  The key difference is that the pool of options available to the next player is unknown until they receive the new hand. Players don't see the full communal pool; they only see their current hand. Top Rated Open Drafting Games Dune: Imperium Dune: Imperium - Uprising Railways of the World Concordia Concordia Venus Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West Food Chain Magnate Everdell Lost Ruins of Arnak The Gallerist Clank! Clank! Legacy Clank! Catacombs Clank! In! Space! Dominion Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building Game Wingspan Wyrmspan Harmonies Star Realms Lisboa Cascadia Endeavor: Age of Sail Endeavor: Deep Sea Mage Knight: Ultimate Edition Mage Knight: Board Game Space Base Tyrants of the Underdark Games not Mentioned Ark Nova Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization The Castles of Burgundy 7 Wonders Duel The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth Pax Pamir: Second Edition Anachrony Blood Rage Obsession Paladins of the West Kingdom Mechs vs Minions The White Castle Azul Revive Aeon's End El Grande Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization Splendor Duel Architect of the West Kingdom The Quest for El Dorado Lorenzo il Magnifico Mombasa Patchwork Trajan Wonderland's War Aeon's End: War Eternal ISS Vanguard Targi Res Arcana Alchemist Ticket to Ride: Europe The Isle of Cats Undaunted: Normandy Planet Unknown Kemet Jaipur Forest Shuffle Welcome To… Meadow Sagrada Star Wars: Deck Building Game Azul: Summer Pavilion

In Episode LXXI has Mandi and Suzanne discuss Manhattan Project: War Machine, Floristry, The Binding of Isaac: Four Souls, and Clank Legacy 2: Acquisitions Inc. - Darkest Magic (no spoilers). The Game Pie of the show is "Games That Give You A Visceral Reaction (Good Or Bad) Pie".  (Video games discussed Avowed, South of Midnight, Camper Van, Fantasy Life I, 9kings, Ball X Pit, Ratatan, Cauldron, Dawnfolk, and Dicealot. 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 Email: SaltAndSassGames@gmail.com

Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he tried recently. Join us, won't you?One Night Ultimate Alien (2017)Nefarious (2011)Trickdraw (2022)Drones vs Seagulls⁠ (2022)Flipology (2019)Crossfire (2017)Savernake Forest (2023)Nimalia (2023)What games have you tried lately? Share your plays over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

On this episode we are going to dig deep into last weekends Meeople LIVE... and that's pretty much it.

Hey now, and welcome to a special early release of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast! The gang is on their way to Origins Game Fair, and we figured it'd be nice to give everyone something to listen to if you're driving to Columbus, Ohio today. In this episode, the Founders talk about the games they've been playing, including The Quest for El Dorado, Stupor Mundi, Earth, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, and Terraforming Mars with the Colonies and Prelude expansions. They also feature The Dark Quarter from Evan Derrick. Then, after Tony T delivers his always-arousing tabletop gaming news segment, the fellas take questions from listeners - covering topics like what makes a great game day, what they've learned from board games, and what a first-time convention attendee should expect. The Quest for El Dorado: 00:08:32, Stupor Mundi: 00:14:41, Earth: 00:22:58, Heat Pedal to the Metal: 00:31:56, Terraforming Mars: 00:39:12, The Dark Quarter: 00:53:09, News with Tony T: 01:26:59, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:10:03. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Send us a textOOOOOOhhhh someone's in trouble! And their names are Andrew, Mike, and Alissa! Dr. Bad has captured the gang, and after a pretty intense escape scene! But like my mama always said, you can outrun robotic dinosaurs with floating mops! What does Dr. Bad want with our favorite team? What ulterior motive could he possibly possess? Will the gang make it out of here alive? (I mean, probably, this would be a pretty bad place to end it) Let's whisper sweet nothings into each other's ears while listening to the latest episode of DDUUUUUNNNGGEEEEOONNN RRRAAADDIIIOOOO HHHHOUUUURRR!!!::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::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

In this jam-packed episode, host Stephen Duetzmann and the panel dive into the much-anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, reflect on recent LARPing adventures, and share a mix of personal stories and parenting insights. From Mario Kart World to board games that combat summer slide, the episode blends humor, heart, and helpful recommendations for families who love to game together.

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Tim wins a raffle be a special guest on the podcast.  The Double D's attempt to convince him that board games aren't just for losers by picking the perfect game to play with him. 

Board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation. Cakes n Ladders owner James McFadgen spoke to Corin Dann.

James is joined by his two teenage boys for this special Father's Day episode as we talk board games AND video games. We cover a lot of ground, from the new Nintendo Switch 2 and some of our favorite current videos games, into recent plays of Riichi Mahjong, Cash-a-Catch, Hot Streak, and Dominion. Enjoy the show!  1:16 Meet the guest hosts 4:09 Video Games: Nintendo Switch 2 21:00 Video Games: Blue Prince 25:38 Video Games: Portal 28:29 Video Games: Roblox & Piggy 34:00 Back to Board Games: Dominion 42:13 Hot Streak 46:36 Cash-a-Catch 55:40 Riichi Mahjong http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Jason Wiebe (The Dungeon Plunger) joins me for a RPG ramble! Topics covered include Savage Worlds, 5E, ICRPG, Barbarians of Lemuria, Conan: Lord of the Mount by Stephen Graham Jones, Vampire Hunter D, XDM, OD&D, Pathfinder, Board Games, Magic, E.T., Necromunda, OSRisms, CAG, D&D edition wars, and more! I also answer calls from BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi), Joe (Hindsightless), and Karl (The GMologist Presents). Links to things mentioned:ShireCon aka East Coast RichterCon https://tabletop.events/conventions/shirecon-2025The Dungeon Plunger 12 June 2025 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LfSf66MYrmFoKsNM4Bwsg?si=WbPXRI40RXGWIZtQvn69pATracy Hickman on Save or Die https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tIdtWZyUB6hVaaOwu34FD?si=TpGbIlrzRRGyj_e--2vAlQChe's first episode with Anthony https://shows.acast.com/roleplayrescue/episodes/what-are-roleplaying-games-with-runeslingerAnthony's companion blog post https://castingshadowsblog.com/2025/05/31/the-accidental-lie-in-rpgs/RPG LexiconsS. John Ross https://rolltop-indigo.blogspot.com/p/an-rpg-lexicon.htmlRuneslinger aka Anthony https://castingshadowsblog.com/2025/04/28/lucifers-lexicon-on-rpg-concepts-and-terms/Saturday Morning with Sean on Combat https://www.youtube.com/live/beiIEDzFtM8?si=r0dXQA4iz3iO0E_cBandits Keep Fighter Options https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC1TBfaiicMClassic Adventure Gaming Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tcagp/Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow my blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Anchorite APA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/anchorite/home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grogcon.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ray Otus did the coffee cup  art for this showTJ provides music for my show. Spikepit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@spikepit1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠provided the "Have no fear" sound clip.

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showWe're not done with UKGE 2025 and we've got some more goodies for you.  This episode focuses on our live show recorded on Friday 30th May in Piazza 4 (Dice Room) and we've spliced in our interviews with various publishers, designers and general punters.  A massive thank you to those who attended to make it our biggest show yet, we love seeing this grow and grow.OUR PLAYERS - JP, Rob, Adrian, Kerley, Becky, Tambo OVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn all about our live show that we recorded at the UK Games Expo so if you missed it don't fear it's right here peopleLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWFind out more about the UK Games Expo here - https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count0:57 - TURN 2 - Whose Turn Is It Anyway LIVE 2025!!!4:43 - INTERVIEW 1: Word on the Expo Street with Chris6:41 - Board Game World Cup - Slay the Spire vs Here To Slay9:58 - INTERVIEW 2: Eleni from Czech Games Edition (SETI: Agencies, Wispwood, Codenames & Galaxy Trucker Do What?)15:40 - Board Game World Cup - Nucleum vs Great Western Trail17:46 - INTERVIEW 3: Viktor Peter from Mindclash Games (Trickerion Arcane Arts)24:24 - Board Game World Cup - Terraforming Mars vs Arcs26:32 - INTERVIEW 4: Word on the Expo Street with Josh28:09 - Board Game World Cup - Endeavor Deep Sea vs Twilight Imperium 4th Edition30:21 - INTERVIEW 5: Chris Priscott from Unfringed Games (Fetching Feathers)32:47 - Board Game World Cup - Primal: The Awakening vs Andromedas Edge36:00 - INTERVIEW 6: Jack Neville from Split Stone Games (Mycelia, Stag)38:23 - Board Game World Cup - White Castle vs Star Trek Captains Chair41:25 - INTERVIEW 7: Word on the Expo Street with Stewart43:14 - Board Game World Cup - Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age vs The Witcher: Old World45:45 - INTERVIEW 8: Andrew Navaro from Earthborne Games (Hubworld: Aidlon)48:53 - Board Game World Cup - Castles of Burgundy vs Merchants Cove51:09 - Board Game World Cup - The Finals54:49 - INTERVIEW 9: Dave Beck from Paverson Games (Lutheir, Distilled and Class of '89)57:36 - Would You Rather - Go to as many cons with everything booked or only one but expenses paid?1:02:53 - INTERVIEW 10: Word on the Expo Street with Richard1:05:07 - Would You Rather - Have a board game butler or a board game teacher?1:08:33 - INTERVIEW 11: Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies1:10:32 - Would You Rather - Free limited edition deluxe copies you can carry or free retail editions that you can fit in the granny trolley1:14:57 - Ask Us Anything1:26:31 - TURN 3 - The Final TurSupport the showSUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

A lot of stuff happened this past weekend, so I spend a little time talking about the few things that stood out to me, including the ROG Xbox Ally, the bait and switch Resident Evil 9 announcement, and the reveal of a very cool-looking new game: There Are No Ghosts at the Grand. Of course, if you're sick of hearing about Summer Game Fest and all that nonsense, there's always what I've been playing, this week with Section 13, Trident's Tale, Spirit of the North 2, Keeper's Toll, and Bunny Cubed. 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.)

It's time for another Mind Gap Podcast! This week, Noah Reno is back again to chat with Doug about what underrated piece of media they wish more people talked about. Next, the dorks have fun discussing how to reimagine childhood board games as horror films. Candyland is pitched as eating the sugary characters to survive. Chutes and Ladders becomes a cosmic horror. Jenga is a tale of the world being destroyed by children. There are so many more pitches PLUS suggestions from the community on how they would turn these classic games into something scary. Next, the guys discuss what board game would make the best horror franchise. Spoiler: Monopoly is one of the easiest ones to do.    Things are wrapped up with a new game called Patch Notes: Real Life Edition, where Doug reads out patch notes for real life and Noah has to decide if they're good or if they should be scrapped as garbage. Check out our YouTube channel where we livestream our new podcast episodes every Tuesday at 8pmCT and our video game stream every Saturday at 8pmCT. Be sure to like and subscribe for this content as well as episode highlights, Doug Watches Awkward Videos, Justin Plays Video games, and more!   We have MERCH now!   Follow us on all of our social medias and other platforms!  

The Dice Tower shares their Top 10 most annoying game components!

Welcome to episode 81 of The Longest Turn Board Gaming Podcast! After talking about some of the games we've been playing lately we continue covering our favorite games in our Brackets for games that start with letters E, F, G, & H. We go through each bracket to determine which game wins each one. Our listeners submitted brackets trying to best predict which games would win. We announce the winning listener who will be receiving some games from us! Join our discord (link below) to join the competition for our next Bracketology episode. 00:00:00 - Intro Games Played Lately: 00:03:17 - Arcs 00:14:45 - Unstoppable 00:30:38 - Cabanga 00:36:45 - Quacks 00:47:47 - E Bracket 01:06:24 - F Bracket 01:23:21 - G Bracket 01:39:54 - H Bracket 01:57:58 - Listener Winner Announced Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/F4kX3Faxxf  Other links : https://linktr.ee/Longestturn Affiliate codes: GameNerdz Support us on Buy Me a Coffee!

Brendan shares his thoughts about the films he watched in March and April of 2025. Join us, won't you?The Devil Wears PradaPrêt-à-Porter (2010)Fit to Print (2023)DoomDOOM: The Board Game (2016)PhilomenaSherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Thames Murders & Other Cases (1981)The PostFit to Print (2023)Watergate (2019)ThelmaHolding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr (2018)Apollo 13High Frontier (2010)Apollo: A Game Inspired by NASA Moon Missions (2020)Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon (2024)TrumboHollywood 1947 (2023)The Man from EarthCosmosSETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (2024)Judgment at NurembergHeart EyesWhat films did you watch in March and April of 2025? Share your viewing over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

Day two of the Summer Spectacular begins with a live Q & A about the World Series of Board Games.

In this video, we dive into the thrilling cooperative board game Horrified, where you and your team must work together to defeat legendary Universal Monsters like Dracula, The Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster, and more! Whether you're a horror fan, a co-op game enthusiast, or just looking for your next game night hit, we'll break down what makes Horrified such a standout title.

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

Join host Nick Coffman and guest Jamey Stegmaier as they discuss tariffs on China, their effects on board game publishers, and how the industry is approaching a future full of uncertainties. Jamey Stegmaier (he/him) is the co-founder, lead designer, and president at Stonemaier Games (St. Louis, Missouri). He also handles development, marketing, content creation, project management, and direct-to-consumer sales. Jamey designed Viticulture, Euphoria, Scythe, Charterstone, Tapestry, Red Rising, Rolling Realms, Smitten, Expeditions, and Vantage, and he has had a lifelong passion for playing and designing board games. He shares his insights, mistakes, and lessons learned on the Stonemaier Games blog.Jamey grew up in Virginia playing games like chess, Scotland Yard, Labyrinth, Milles Bourne, poker, Risk, Key to the Kingdom, Monopoly, Magic, Stratego, Dragon Dice, and hearts (and designing games like these). He attended Washington University in St. Louis and studied abroad for a year in Kyoto. He currently lives in St. Louis with his partner (Megan) and his cat (Walter). In addition to playing and designing games, his other hobbies include playing disc golf, reading, writing, blogging, and watching movies and sports.His passion for crowdfunding led him to write A Crowdfunder's Strategy Guide, a book about crowdfunding, entrepreneurship, and putting customers' needs before your own as you form a community.You can subscribe to Jamey's game design YouTube channel, follow him on Instagram, or e-mail him at jamey@stonemaier.com.

The Summer Spectacular kicks off with a delicious breakfast filled with Eric, Chris, Wendy and our fabulous contributors.

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!

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

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/.