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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.
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
If there is one thing we love at PCY more than nostalgia, it might be trivia. The arrival of Trivial Pursuit in the 80s took the board game world by storm. At least that's how we remembered it. We talk about our first memories of the game (Spiro Agnew) and even pit Brad against Giff in a quick trivia match. After the exciting mano a mano, we finish the episode by drafting our favorite board games. Do you like Scattergories, Pictionary, Monopoly, Sorry? Listen now to hear who wins and if your favorite game made one of our lists!Support our show and join our Patreon!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram
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.
This week's episode features Pit Panic, Ground Zero Hero, Pro Jank Footy, Moss: The Forgotten Relic, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition, With Eyes of Ice, Case Solved: The London Files, and Twisted Tower.
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
Nigel Matthews is CEO of ShipQuest, the market leader in Kickstarter Fulfillment for Board Games in the EU. With a huge wealth of knowledge and experience, Nigel digs into the changing rules around shipments to the EU and how to best navigate them along with the new testing requirements for the tabletop industry.Learn more about GamesQuest services at https://www.gamesquest.co.ukWHERE 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
Mark spends half this episode geeking out over where lumber actually comes from, and honestly, so will you. John Brenard breaks down why the southeast grows the best trees in the world, why his fund treats a forest like a factory and a warehouse in one, and why a 1919 two by six might just be tougher than anything framing a house today. Mark even brings up Settlers of Catan to explain it, so buckle up. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode: Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/ Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Guest: Website: https://www.southviewtimber.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbrenard/ Where to find the Host: Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/ Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc
Gen Con games we didn't get to last week, Restory, Big Walk, Fail Safe (1964)
We answer a couple of questions about our opinions on theme in board games, and give examples of games where the theme helped, hurt, or didn't matter at all. We also talk about our recent game plays, including first thoughts on Hedge Mage, Return To Dark Tower, Doomlings, A Place for All My Books, Unmatched and Lee Vs Ali. Plus a rare preview, String Theory, and two game reviews, one much more thematic than the other, Cats Knocking Things off Ledges and Cats Vs Cucumbers. Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 311 was recorded on August 12th, 2026. Episodes are recorded live on Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/111 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:02:38) Announcements (00:03:21) Ask The Bellhop (00:44:12) The Bellhop's Tabletop (01:25:27) The Game Room - Preview - String Theory Sign up to be notified when the String Theory Kickstarter goes live: https://launch.tessellationgames.com/?ref=tabletopbellhop Check out other games from Tesselation Games LLC: https://www.tessellationgames.com/?ref=tabletopbellhop Check out our other Preview content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=preview (01:44:55) The Game Room - Cats Knocking Things Off Ledges Pick up Cats Knocking Things off Ledges: https://amzn.to/4qhgl4h Visit The Ops' Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4wqJg7f We've reviewed a lot of games from The Op, check it out: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=the%20o p (01:52:03) The Game Room - Cats vs Cucumbers Pick up Cats Vs. Cucumbers on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4zmgVBL Check out the Envy Born Games Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/4geN3yv Check out Levity games on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/LevityGames Check our our other Envy Born Games Content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=envy%20born (01:58:02) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
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.
This week's episode features Skatesterre, Plungeez, Verho - Curse of Faces, Kusan: City of Wolves, Go North, Pets Survivors, and John Fox.
It's time for a brand new movie review! Lance and Chris take a leap into the mega Marvel movie of the summer, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In this spoiler filled discussion, we talk about our favorite moments, biggest questions, and rank where this movie sits among the other Spider-man films. 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
As fate and coincidence would have it, designer Jeff Grisenthwaite and I had actually met and played games together once and then played games at different tables of a smaller meetup just months after that. It wasn't until our shared interest in Board Game Arena and Jeff's great games led me to reach out before we were able to piece that together (and those games weren't out when we'd first met or had just been released in a limited capacity). Anyway, the Wheel of Fortune timed out well, and Jeff was able to add a ton of insight into a topic that's frequently on my mind due to how much time I spend there, and that is the aforementioned board game playing website, Board Game Arena. Several months back, Jeff wrote an article about his experience of developing his own games for the site—which is extremely cool—and this episode dives a little further into some of those thoughts. Additionally/obviously, there is some of the show's typical antics, funky formatting, and fun discussions about playing games based on vibes, nerd beach reads, Jeff's history of tarot reading, and more.Based on the conversation, check out the following:Jeff's BGA Article (linked in previous paragraph as well)Jeff's Designer PageJeff on BlueskyBreak My GameProtospiel ChicagoIntro (0:00)Talking tarot and the barren days of BGA.Cursed Soothsayers (17:44)This is the majority of the conversation. Based on the actions/cards that Jeff selected, the conversation encompasses a lot of his blog post and more. “BGA is weird.”This is the perfect place to dive into some of the “why” behind that.Speaking of weird, here is the slideshow that guided our conversation.Wrap-up Questions (1:15:28)A text on Jeff's mind and things to look out for from him in the future!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you like this show, liking it on whatever platform you listen to and writing a review would mean so much! Furthermore, it's as independent as it gets, so any financial support would help with the subscriptions that make this project go smoothly.That can be done by "buying me a coffee" and/or buying a copy of my board game (I like it).All of my socials and support information can be found here: Intertextual Experience Linktree
Stav, Abby & Matt Catch Up - hit105 Brisbane - Stav Davidson, Abby Coleman & Matty Acton
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Hail and well met, good Cabalists! Rejoice, for today marks a most glorious occasion: the 100th episode of Lords of the Dungeon! To celebrate this momentous milestone, the Lords shall do something a bit different. Rather than delving into a single topic, we shall gather around the wizard's table and share a collection of our own Game Mastering tips and tricks, little bits of arcane wisdom that may enrich your roleplaying adventures and aid you in your noble quest to become a mightier master of the game! Huzzah!
This episode was supposed to go up last Wednesday, so sorry for yet another late upload. This week's episode will be up soon. Sorry y'all.You can contact the show at agoodpodcast@gmail.com and find us @HowStarWarsIsIt on all platforms, but since all platforms are kind of evil now, you should probably just email us. That's the best way to get a hold of us! You can also follow Mike @WordGospel09 on Youtube and Instagram and Josiah @JosiahDotBiz on social media, but once again, just email us. And don't forget to rate and review on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts! And if you REALLY like the show head over to our Patreon at patreon.com/howstarwarsisit for bonus episodes, Star Wars movie commentaries, and more!
Hey board gamers, Steve "Dr. O" "The Name Father" O'Rourke is back in the Gumbo Pot, and this time, he's brought friends! BJ and Steve welcome in Pat W., Cri M, and Jenna A, student researchers from SUNY Westchester Community College and Mercy University for a deep dive into their collective research. During the STEM Ready Summer Research Institute ("SRI"), Steve's krewe of researchers looked at dozens of reviews of the top 20 strategy, family and party games on Board Game Geek to explore a hypo: could one evaluate 'coded' words in the review to predict the game's weight? The results may surprise you! Plus, there's some lagniappe. We get into their backgrounds as gamers, and Steve and BJ duel one more time in the Envie game. So sit back with your favorite Iced House Blend from Zaro's Family Bakery or a cold Mt Dew from the Hudson View Café and a hot G Parm from The Sandwich Spot, and enjoy another episode of Gumbo Live! Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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Welcome back to the Working Perspectives Podcast! In this episode, Matt, Bern, and Liam are putting their trivia skills to the test as they attempt to guess the top 10 best-selling board games of all time. Will they remember the classics, or will modern hits trip them up? Grab a seat at the table, play along, and see if you can beat our guesses! What we're guessing in this episode: We dive into the history, the strategy, and the family-feud-inducing properties of the most popular tabletop games ever created. Did you know the oldest games on the list date back thousands of years? FUN.com Spoiler Alert! Here are the actual Top 10 Best-Selling Board Games of All Time: Chess Checkers Monopoly Scrabble Clue Battleship Trivial Pursuit Backgammon Candy Land Rummikub If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more weekly content, debates, and pop culture deep dives! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@workingppod?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/workingperspectivespodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/workingperspectivespodcast-100884222318497 https://twitter.com/workingppod https://linktr.ee/Workingperspectives Tags: #WorkingPerspectivesPodcast #BoardGames #Top10 #Trivia #Monopoly #Chess #PodcastEpisode #TabletopGaming
Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss data centers. Once as positive thing, they have become a blight on the Earth in the ever-growing wake of the AI bubble. Rym and Emily are back from Cedar Point and will have a couple of special episodes about it in the near future, and also have a secret VR project that's slightly less secret than it was before. In the news, the AI slop factory wants help flagging AI slop, and ZGM is an open source gaming mouse firmware.Related LinksForum ThreadData CentersDiscord ChatData CentersBluesky PostData CentersThings of the DayRym - Cedar Point x Made to ThrillScott - Milwaukee Transit Passes
Didi Braguinha recebe Fabricio do Aftermatch e Osmar Campbell da Caixinha board game chegam para mais uma rodada de lançamentos, novidades e comentários do universo dos board games, passando por fazendas acolhedoras, heróis de caneta na mão, duelos infernais, espionagem em plena Guerra Fria, colônias de formigas, inteligências artificiais conscientes e tapetes disputadíssimos em Marrakesh.No episódio de hoje, o trio comenta jogos que estão chegando ao mercado brasileiro, incluindo Vida no Campo e Heróis: Escrever e Conquistar, da MeepleBR; Ace of Spades, Berlim 1960, Formigas e Compile 1, da Devir; além de Marrakesh, da Grok. Entre alocação de trabalhadores, gerenciamento de recursos, papéis escondidos, combos de pôquer, rainhas formigueiras e IAs tentando assumir a realidade, o papo passa por diferentes estilos de jogo, tendências de publicação nacional e aquela pergunta inevitável: quantas formas diferentes existem de transformar uma mesa em caos organizado?Infelizmente uma boa parte desse programa teve que ser descartada por problemas de audio durante a captura. Coisas que falamos mas vcs nunca vão ouvir: Formigas são melhores do que abelhas? Didi afirma seu amor pelos Jogos solos. O crescimento do mercado de Board Game na india e o impacto disso no mercado internacional de jogos de tabuleiro e pra finalizar Qual o sentido da vida. Para saber mais sobre este episódio e os jogos mencionados:-link em breve-Nobi Nobi RPGSe você ainda não conhece ou faz parte, fale conosco no nosso Fabuloso Discord.E para as redes sociais: Instagram do FabricioInstagram do OsmarFabuloso Podcast no InstagramFabuloso Podcast no YouTubeFabuloso Podcast no TikTokPara comprar camisa do Fabuloso (e outras):Deselegante
Bryan is flying solo on this episode of The Gateway Gamers Podcast, and he's bringing LEGO to the table!Asmodee has been putting out some seriously interesting LEGO board games, so Bryan takes a look at three of them: LEGO Monkey Palace, Brick Like This!, and LEGO NINJAGO: Destiny's Bounty Adventure.He's talking about what makes each game tick, how they play, what makes them stand out, and most importantly, whether these LEGO games actually work as gateway games for families and new board gamers.So grab some bricks, pull up a chair, and join Bryan for a very LEGO heavy episode of The Gateway Gamers Podcast!Games discussed:LEGO Monkey PalaceBrick Like This!LEGO NINJAGO: Destiny's Bounty – AdventureThe Gateway Gamers is a board game podcast focused on gateway games, family board games, IP-based games, and the hobby we love. Whether you're brand new to modern board games or already have a shelf full of them, there's always room at the table.
Chris Yi takes a look at his most-played games on Board Game Arena, all games that have logged 10 or more plays.
Kyle, Kenny(?), and Patrick discuss their 30-21 favorite board games of ALL TIME! Kenny's just REALLY quiet this episode... so.... y'know, like any other episode. This is 30-21 of the Top 50 Board Games of All Time, 2026 edition! —————
We answer questions from folks looking to find other people to play games with, including organising game groups, dealing with anxiety, and age gaps. We share first thoughts on Terminus and get FlipToons to the table and wrap up with three game reviews: Crabs in a Bucket, Our Secret Society, and The Ticket Booth We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/310 Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers. (00:00:00) CHECK-IN (00:02:19) Announcements (00:03:07) Ask The Bellhop (00:29:00) The Bellhop's Tabletop (00:42:19) The Game Room - Crabs in a Bucket Pick up Crabs in a Bucket direct from Blue Rondo Games: https://shop.bluerondogames.com/products/crabs-in-a-bucket-1 Check out the Shrimpocalypse expansion: https://shop.bluerondogames.com/products/crabs-in-a-bucket-shrimpocalypse Get both, with a playmat in a bundle: https://shop.bluerondogames.com/products/super-bundle-base-game-shrimpocalypse-collectors-box-play-mat (00:56:03) The Game Room - Our Secret Society Pick up Our Secret Society direct from uloomi: https://www.uloomi.com/games/our-secret-society Check out our review of uloomi's other game The Vibe: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep304/ Pick up a copy of The Vibe: https://www.uloomi.com/games/the-vibe (01:04:13) The Game Room - The Ticket Booth Remember you can always save 15% off when shopping direct from Grandpa Beck's Games with our code BELLHOP Pick up The Ticket Booth: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/products/the-ticket-booth?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX Check out their other games: https://www.grandpabecksgames.com/collections/all?sca_ref=9131133.6jeLXLbaBX Visit the Grandpa Beck's Games Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/4wZebsg Check out our other Grandpa Beck's Games Content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=Grandpa%20Beck%27s (01:14:34) Closing the Doors Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com deanna@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com TIP THE BELLHOP: Get bonus content by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tabletopbellhop Shop Tabletop Bellhop merch https://tabletopbellhop.com/merch Buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/tabletopbellhop FIND US: Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Discord: https://discord.tabletopbellhop.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/tabletopbellhop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop Twitch: https://twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
This week's episode features Brave Escape, High Times, Mate'Morphosis, Bee With Gun, Aleesha's Tower, Scarlet Wolf, and Poetic Trio.
Brendan shares his first impressions of three games he played for the first time at Gencon this year. Join us, won't you?Trickarus (2024)Hey Hey Relay (2024)In a Nutshell (2025)The Trial of the Forest (2026)Magical Athlete (2025)Got Five! (2026)Cyberpunk Legends (2026)What do you think of these games? Which do you find most interesting to try? Share your thoughts over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
On Thursday's show: We learn why Moody's has upgraded the City of Houston's credit rating and what it means for the city and the rest of us.Also this hour: AI is finding its way into the classroom more and more. We discuss what that looks like and how educators from grade school to college hope to handle it responsibly.Then, we hear from Joseph Williams, lead singer of the rock band Toto, ahead of the band's concert in The Woodlands on Friday. We discuss the group's enduring hits, like Africa, Hold the Line, and Rosanna, along with Williams' solo efforts, which include the singing voice of Simba in the original The Lion King and working with his dad, John Williams, on three Star Wars films.And we visit The Chess Refinery, a gathering space for chess players in Katy.Watch
Hey Now, Cabalists! We're kicking things off with a look at culling games from our collections before getting into what's been hitting the table lately, including Animal Rescue Team, Entropy, Super Auto Pets Card Battle, Carnegie, and Eschaton. Then we take a closer look at our featured game, Revenant, designed by Allan Kirkeby. Tony T brings us the latest in Tabletop Gaming News, and we close out the show with a discussion about how to set yourself up for success on your very first play of a game. Animal Rescue Team: 00:09:00, Entropy: 00:20:33, Super Auto Pets Card Battle: 00:28:34, Carnegie: 00:36:51, Eschaton: 00:51:08, Revenant Review: 01:07:37, News with Tony T: 01:43:21, Succeeding at Your First Play: 02:47:22. 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/
San Diego Comic Con 2026 has come and gone! We discuss panels, exciting announcements, meeting creators and, of course, our con hauls! 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
Brendan shares his game plays from July and his plans for August. Join us, won't you?Top of the Stack, July 2026New Game - LibertéTop 50 game - Dungeon Petz✓I've been meaning to play this - Fit to Print✓One More - The Fox Experiment✓Shelf of OpportunityMy Top 50Top of the Stack, August 2026New Game - Night at the ZooTop 50 game - Messina 1347Another New Game - Wandering TowersOne More - Tekhenu: Obelisk of the SunWhat games did you play in July? What games will you play in August?
Brendan shares some highlights from GenCon 2026. Join us, won't you?XYZ Game LabsChecking in with friendsAzkadelia (All Play)Kervin Queliza (For Why Games)Flying Frog ProductionsCall of CthluhuTornado Warning at GenConMeeting designersBen Harkin (Floodgate Games)Dominic (North Star Games)Nick Little (Indie Boards and Cards)Gencon tipsBook a few events, but don't overschedule yourselfThink about using Lyft or Uber rather than drivingPack a LunchWhat's your favorite thing to do at a convention? Did you go to Gencon? Speak out over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.
In Episode 312 we conclude the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:40 Tournament of Champions Contest Update03:25 Ark Nova06:17 Azul08:14 Pan Am12:33 The Castles of Burgundy16:27 Ankh: Gods of Egypt19:23 Star Realms23:41 Grand Austria Hotel27:06 March of the Ants: Evolved Edition29:16 Terraforming Mars32:11 Nucleum36:37 Pan Am37:31 Blood Rage39:54 Civolution42:50 Smartphone, Inc.45:33 Dune: Imperium - Uprising48:12 Everdell50:37 Wonderland's War52:28 Gaia Project55:29 Agricola57:13 Sol: Last Days of a Star1:02:44 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy1:05:28 Clank! Catacombs1:08:20 Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory1:10:31 Distilled1:15:18 Gaia Project1:17:31 Dune: Imperium1:20:25 Darwin's Journey1:25:56 Dune: Imperium - Uprising1:30:19 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy1:33:54 TapestryIf 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
What would happen if Rise of the Podcast became a board game? In this episode, we attempt to design it with questionable game mechanics and a nearly impossible race to one million subscribers. We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We look forward to talking with you guys every week about Star Wars, gaming, 3D printing, pop culture, movies, and everything else! If you want to show your love, consider sending us an email, joining our Discord, or following us on Twitch! We'll see you again soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/riseofthepodcast Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/DcuBKXVxJs Email us: contact@RiseOfThePodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseofthepodcast Web: http://www.riseofthepodcast.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rotptweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseofthepodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RiseofthePodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qzOazE iTunes: https://apple.co/3wAfwcI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RotPGoogle Thanks for watching! Rise of the Podcast Episode 367: Making Our Podcast Into a Board Game Produced and Edited by 8r0wn13 ©2026 All Rights Reserved #Podcast #DuluthMN #StarWars
Kyle, Kenny, and Patrick discuss their 40-31 favorite board games of ALL TIME! Oh, and there's a hypothetical they had to cut because they were being insensitive apparently. Even I don't know what that was about...This is 40-311 of the Top 50 Board Games of All Time, 2026 edition! —————
Hello everyone! We've spent lo these many months talking about real games - now it's time for us to talk about games that DON'T exist. Although some of them actually do exist now, but didn't originally. Come on along with us - maybe it will make more sense if you give this a listen! Among the games we discuss: Jetan, or Martian Chess - an entirely playable game Rithmomachia (which Frank refers to as "Rithomancy") Star Trek games. So many Star Trek games: 3-D Chess Strategema Tongo (with unofficial rules here) Kadis-Kot Also at least one Star Wars game, which is fine because apparently none of us can tell Star Trek and Star Wars apart any more. Plus a drive-by James Bond appearance. Also, an excellent actual play of Mornington Crescent (and the tangentially related Numberwang!) What's your favorite imaginary game? Which classics did we forget? And what happened to Joe? 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!
This week's episode features The King is Watching, Truxton Extreme, Turnip Mountain, Killing Floor 3, Wake Up, Lia!, and Froggy Hates Snow.
Hey Now, Cabalists! In Episode 120 of The Secret Cabal Express, Chris, Don, and Jamie dive into a topic suggested by a listener: the etiquette of rating board games on BoardGameGeek. We talk about the rating system, how we personally rate games, how we use the collection system, and mess that is the comments section. From there, we move on to the many forms of board game media and how we use them to inform our opinions and decisions when buying new games. We also get into our crowdfunding habits and how that fits into the way we discover and acquire games. Enjoy!
Reviews of VNTYPL85, Carnuta, Excalibur, Here Lies and so much more. Pegs share their top picks for GenCon and all the pegs deep dive Recall. Game discussion starts at {00:07:21}. Thank you to our sponsors: Grand Gamers Guild and Eagle Gryphon Games The post Episode 305: Recall appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.
Hey Now Cabalists! In episode 119 of The Secret Cabal Express Chris, Don, and Jamie put together all of the games that they're frothing at the mouth and jumping outta their pants to get at from Gen Con 2026 coming up in August. Head over to TheSecretCabal.com and click on the link to this episode to get links to all the games we discussed on the show today. Enjoy!