Podcasts about non gamers

In episode 165, Dean and Deron answer questions sent from listener and Patreon supporter, Erik Wiborg.   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. 00:00       Intro 02:18       MeepleTown Mail 06:06       Collection Culling 11:27       Teaching Games 19:30       Top Games with Non-Gamers 60+ 24:10       Heavy Games with Kids 31:45       What is a heavy game? 36:54       Andrew Bosley Board Game Makeover 38:16       Why haven't we played Too Many Bones? Thanks for coming down to MeepleTown!

In this bonus episode, Paula and Josh discuss what it's like to enter the world of gaming as a brand new gamer. What kind of barriers exist and what do developers assume players already know? What kinds of experiences are a good way to introduce someone to a brand new concept? Would you give that game to your child? All this and some extra tangents can be found within. HowLongToBeat forums - https://howlongtobeat.com/forum Discord – https://discord.gg/v5F26Dk Email - hltbpodcast@gmail.com Music – Ian Edward (intro/outro) and Abatage (incidental) Graphic design – M4thew and Pokepaw 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:06 - Gaming For Non-Gamers 00:49:22 - Pasing The Torch 01:21:22 - Final Thoughts

In this week's episode we'll cover Starry Night Sky, our Game of the Week, discuss Describing Board Games to Non-Gamers in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Wish We Played More Frequently!

This week, Ben joins Tom as they discuss gaming for non-gamers.

With JM out of town, Jared recruits a special guest to talk about what gaming is like for someone who doesn't play games.

On this week's episode of the Infernal Schoolhouse podcast, Bryan and Aaron discuss getting non-gamers into gaming and talk with our special guest star, Melissa, a previous non-gamer herself.  Melissa shares her transformative journey into the world of gaming, offering valuable insights and tips for listeners who want to bridge the gap between non-gamers and the captivating realm of tabletop role-playing games. 

Your weekly bite-sized podcast where we answer any Qs you might have. This week: What's the best game for non-gamers? What are the gayest gaymes? What "good" game from your childhood do you think doesn't hold up? Submit questions at http://swappingjoysticks.com/inbox and we'll include as many as we can on future episodes!  

Today is the DAY! All you gamers from tabletop to mobile, tap in and enjoy the show. Non-Gamers, yall can join in too I guess

On this week's episode, we delve into our MuggleMailbag for the first time in 2023! Coming off our recent review episode of Hogwarts Legacy, listeners share their thoughts and discoveries about the game. And we properly wrap up our Chamber of Secrets Chapter By Chapter series by choosing ONE 7-Word Summary to redo, based on patron feedback. Join Andrew, Eric and Micah as they get caught up on their inbox this week! First, our vintage segment "What's Buggin' Micah?" makes its triumphant return to the show. MuggleMail starts with Hogwarts Legacy feedback. On PC, there's a mod to mute the Floo Lady. Eric learns the composer of his first ever PlayStation game also scored Hogwarts Legacy. Is there an Easy Mode in Hogwarts Legacy? And which common room would the hosts party in? Chamber of Secrets comes to a close with MuggleMail feedback. Did the Weasleys go to Egypt TWICE in one year? More name origins for Gilderoy Lockhart One listener's thoughts on criminal justice in the Wizarding world. There's more to Hermione's 2nd Year class signup sheet than we realize. Did Tom Riddle spend more time making the diary so it could be more than just a Horcrux? Was Dumbledore REALLY absent from COS? Did Hagrid ever find out who really opened the Chamber? We choose a 7 Word Summary to redo, vroom vroom. Chicken Soup for the MuggleCast Soul features an OG listener who now listens with her 8-year-old son. Quizzitch: How long did Harry go without hearing from his friends until his thirteenth birthday? Submit your answer on the MuggleCast web site. Next week:  We begin our Chapter By Chapter reread of Prisoner of Azkaban! This week's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp, Indeed, and MeUndies! Get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp at BetterHelp.com/MuggleCast. Visit Indeed.com/MuggleCast to start hiring now! For 20% off your first MeUndies order and free US shipping, visit MeUndies.com/MuggleCast And don't forget! There's much more MuggleCast waiting for you on Patreon, including Bonus MuggleCast segments. Become a patron of ours today at Patreon dot com slash mugglecast. As always, we appreciate your support of the show!

Today on the Soma SoulWorks Podcast, we talk about what it's like to play video games for the first time. What hurdles do people face if they want to get into gaming? What technologies and techniques are out there to help ease people into the hobby? What does this mean for developers when we create games? Gaming for a Non-GamerFind more information about us on our website and consider joining the conversation with your circle with our small group studies that loosely follow our podcast, which is available every week for free. 

Will the Academy have to nominate Will Smith after banning him? Did you ever imagine a Pinocchio movie would talk about fascism? Do you wish video games would go back to couch co-ops? Join us as we talk about Emancipation and Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio as well as upcoming video games! Thanks for listening! Time […]

It's time for a recommendation round-up! Every so often we'll pick a theme and give out some fantastic examples of work we all think is worth your time to check out. Whether you're showing these beloved properties to friends or trying them out for the first time, we hope these can be an eye-opening selection!Kirby's Air RideGrisFlorenceJourneyThomas Was AloneYonderThe Stanley ParableSpawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookTony: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteAngel: Twitter

Welcome to The House of Mario! The South Australian Nintendo podcast that is backed by a 120 Power Star Rating! This week with Bryce out, Drew asked his wife Chantelle if she would like to join him here in The House of Mario. Even though she has very little gaming experience she graciously accepted the invite. This leads to a conversation about learning to play video games from someone's perspective who isn't a massive nerd like all of us. Also discussed; Nintendo Switch hardware and software sales update Will Switch surpass PlayStation 2? Tantalus aren't working on Zelda: Twilight Princess for Switch Hope you enjoy this different take on an episode! The doors are open! GURU GEEKOUT! Introducing Lucas to family over the weekend THIS WEEKS RED COIN RELEASES! Soundfall OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising LISTEN TO OTHER PODCASTS WITH DREW AGNEW! https://encorethom.captivate.fm/listen (Encore At The House of Mario (The After Party Nintendo Podcast)) https://drewstory.captivate.fm/listen (A Drew Story (A Conversational Interview Podcast)) https://crackinfurphys.captivate.fm/listen (Crackin' Furphys (Crackin' lies among true stories)) FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Drew: http://www.twitter.com/iDrewby (@iDrewby) Bryce: https://twitter.com/brycedewit (@brycedewit) THOM: http://www.twitter.com/TheHouseOfMario (@TheHouseOfMario) SUPPORT OUR CONTENT! Gain access to Secret Recordings & get your name in the credits all while helping Drew achieve his goal of making 1 working day a week free to create podcasts! https://www.patreon.com/iDrewby (Patreon.com/idrewby) WANNA START A PODCAST? Captivate. FM is the hosting platform Drew uses for all his podcasts. With simple yet powerful tools, an in-built marketing suite and plenty of tips to better your show, Drew believes this is the best podcast hosting platform on the internet! https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=drewagnew (Use our Affilate link for a 1 week free trial and if you sign up you help support the show!) INVITE TO OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY! Join the community to chat with awesome people like Mettadox, Ash, Luke, Jamie, Sam, Deejaayy, Delfino and others! https://discord.gg/ggnde9S (Invitation to The House of Mario discord community)

Spidey and Bren discuss the normies and there like minded folk like Non-Gamers and Twitch Streamers. A rant certainly ensues as with every single episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week's Out of Character episode features Cotton and Jup fighting Craigbot and discussing the sometimes fine line gamers walk with significant others who don't share the same calling to initiative.   -- Hosts: Jupiter Sanders & Cotton Edited by: GrafeClan Hosted by: Without A Net Podcast Twitter: @OutOfCharPod Contact Email: Jupitersanders2078@gmail.com Copyright: Out of Character, 2020-2021 Without A Net Website: https://www.Withoutanetpod.com WaN Discord link: https://discord.gg/TbE5Ajc

Welcome to Fake Gamer Girls, where 2 gamer girls talk about their favorite games. Today we talk about accessible, interesting games that are great for people without prior knowledge of the gaming world and all its intricacies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fakegamergirls/support

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including The Game: Face to Face and Atmosfear. We then talk about some ways we can play games with people who don't usually play board games. Announcements: 0:45 Recent Games: 1:54 Non-Gamers: 13:53 Outro: 28:25 Bloopers: 29:38 Watch the Board Game Tango song parody on Ambie's YouTube: https://youtu.be/jpm904XT_lM Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS The Game: Face to Face: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/236461/game-face-face Atmosfear: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337017/atmosfear Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/295

Vitamin G Podcast Episode 102: Reviewers aren't playing games. Yet they are scoring games anyway. Find out how the panel feels about these NON-GAMERS dictating to the masses without doing the work. 

Welcome to The Geek Bracket's Guest Expert Interview Series Preview! Today's Experts are: Julia Novakovic and Lauren Tagliaferro of @missinfopod! Follow us online! Facebook.com/geekbracketpodcast Twitter: @geekbracketpod Website: geekbracket.libsyn.com Please, leave a review for us in your favorite podcasting app as well! Today's Previews are: Miss Info Introductions An Overview of Women's History Month Promos and Plugs for Upcoming Trivia! Check out the Video Game Trivia (*for Non-Gamers!) night on April 22 : museumofplay.org/calendar/virtual-trivia-night Check out 500 Patterns : https://bookshop.org/books/500-patterns/9781786276896 Check Out Miss Information : A Trivia Podcast : https://www.missinfopod.com/

In this episode the Brothers give their recommendation of what Games they would recommend to Non-Gamers who wish to start gaming but don't know where to start! From Racing Games to Fighting Games and Narrative Adventures, find out which Games made the cut and why!

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In episode 19 we are joined by Luke and Willo to discuss what we have been playing (boardgames and video games) as well as tips and tricks in teaching games to non-gamers!Also, giveaway still ongoing - check timestamps for more details. :)If you are looking to get a new game for yourself or to make bonding time enjoyable with your loved ones while you are in quarantine, you can visit Gaming Library and get 5% off every purchase by using the coupon code THEBOARDGAMERPH.If you want to get in touch with us for feedback or if you would like to share some tabletop gaming story, or ask any gaming questions, you may reach us at:Email: theboardgamerph@gmail.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/theboardgamerphInstagram: @theboardgamerphAnd we'll get back to you either offline or in our future episodes.Enjoy the show! Don't forget to subscribe. ;) Music: www.bensound.com Timestamps:Intro (00:21)What's new in the show notes? (03:26)What have we been playing? (05:48)How do we teach games? (33:10)Giveaway mechanics (01:02:09)Outro (01:02:50)Games Mentioned:Silver & GoldGet it from AmazonGet it from GamingLibRise of QueensdaleGet it from AmazonGet it from GamingLibTaco Cat Goat Cheese PizzaGet it from AmazonGet it from GamingLib5-Second RuleGet it from AmazonConceptGet it from AmazonCivilizations VISlay the SpireValorantTicket to Ride FranceGet it from AmazonGet it from GamingLibTicke to Ride JapanGet it from AmazonGet it from GamingLibHues and CuesGet it from AmazonGet it from GamingLibThe GameGet it from AmazonGet it from GeekBoxWavelengthGet it from AmazonGet it from GamingLibTetris 99Legend of Zelda

Fourth of July is all about Celebrating Independence, but this year...with my Girlfriend to help me out...we make it about nerding out to our favorite games! And even though she isn't a gamer per say...anymore...she was at one point. So get a glimpse of just why we are so perfect together as we discuss the top 10 games of a non-gamer We hope you had a happy 4th! This is the second edition of "Non Gamers" putting together some lists. We also had the wonderful Rocky put together his compilation in a previous episode which you can find by following this link: https://soundcloud.com/user-944097416/episode-41-top-10-games-from-a-non-gamer-w-rocky You can find the podcast on pretty much any platform. Here are a couple of the main ones. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-944097416 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IKvIlggNcQc6y1HxQMlqy?si=qtlrQWO8ToqnSykO_07oFw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zanman-podcast/id1397019245 ALSO! Join the Community and Participate in Surveys, Polls, Questions and overall possibly be in an episode of the podcast! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheZanster/?ref=py_c Twitter: @ZanBrand Instagram: OriginalZanman Tik Tok Account: https://vm.tiktok.com/75YM4G/ complete with our new REDDIT COMMUNITY!!! https://www.reddit.com/r/TheZanmanPodcast/

While music has been consumed since time immemorial, video games are a much less popular medium by comparison. In this entry of an ongoing series meant for non-gamers, we wanted to explore how music is used in video games to great effect. And - in the circumstances of a global pandemic - what insights we might find within the music of video games. How do their soundtracks ward of the monotony of repetitive tasks? How does music help clarify the tone of a given moment or encounter?

Kenny and Josh are back with a new episode! Intro:  Two “New” Studios — CLE and NB Quick catchup from a year ago Any new purchases? KS/Otherwise  —————————— Main Topic: Getting Non-gamers into Gaming-- Suggestion of Games: Magic Maze Pandemic Code Names Cryptid Small Islands Downforce Drop It Sagrada Point Salad

Hosts Aaron Fox and Jay Sparks welcome in a guest co-host, Evan Spaulding, paramedic and comedic writer. The show gets started out of a chaotic day and the guys just hammer through a bunch of topics as we work our way around the table. The Show Beer is a root beer, for reasons. 

This week it’s just Andy and Chris jabbering about how to introduce non-gamers to your game. We talk about such things as: character creation, whether players should have to read the rules cover to cover, and when and how to introduce mechanics into the game. Appendix: The Adventure Zone’s MaxFunCon East Live show where they … Continue reading "Episode 23 – How to Introduce Non-Gamers to Your Game"

This week it’s just Andy and Chris jabbering about how to introduce non-gamers to your game. We talk about such things as: character creation, whether players should have to read the rules cover to cover, and when and how to introduce mechanics into the game. Appendix: The Adventure Zone’s MaxFunCon East Live show where they […]

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/. The Mixer - Great games for when your table is a mix of gamers and non-gamers. Extra Life Board Game Blitz wrap up. Endeavor, Anachrony and The Duke in our week in review. Please subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis is the 63rd episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on October 16th, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at Nine P.M. Eastern: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. Using these links costs you nothing extra and we earn a small amount from qualifying purchases, which helps us offset the cost of producing this show. Some games mentioned in this podcast were provided by publishers in the form of review copies. This episode includes:---Suggestion Box--- We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.comDiscworld Ankh Morpork, Ethnos, Our Gloomhaven Actual Plays ---Ask The Bellhop--- Today we have a question from Samatha Bryant who asks:What are some of your favorite games for when you've got a mixed crowd of mundanes and gamers? I'm looking for things that are simple enough that they won't overwhelm newbs, but interesting enough to engage gamers in the same group.Games mentioned and other links:Imhotep Builder of Egypt, Carcassonne, Azul, Kingdomino, Queendomino, Gizmos, Chocolatiers, Sagrada, Tokaido, Bohnanza, Lanterns The Harvest Festival, Endeavor Age of Sail, Ingenious, Takenoko, Lords of Waterdeep, Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle, DC Deck-Building Game Teen Titans, From our Chatroom: Jet Set, Concept, Roll Player, Resistance Avalon, Related blog post: Great Board Game for When You Have a Mix of Gamers and Non-Gamers, ---Announcements--- Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter. Get weekly updates about everything going on at The Bellhop in your mail. https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.comThursday Live Stream: Join us Thursday nights at nine o’clock Eastern as the Tabletop Bellhop Team does some live streaming. Sometimes we will be playing digital games online, other times we may be reviewing kickstarters, maybe we will read an FAQ, you never know what you will get.---The Road to Extra Life 2019--- The final destination is in site. Join us November 2nd/3rd. We will be at the CG Realm 10am Saturday until 6pm Sunday. Silent Auction all weekend and Live Auction at 7pm Saturday. Join us on Twitch!---The Game Room - Extra Life Board Game Blitz Recap--- A recap of our charity board game tournament that happened last Saturday where we raised $66 for Extra Life. Winner: Shumi Wang, 2nd place: Deanna Tousignant, tied for 3rd Quy Van and Sean Hamilton. Thanks to everyone who took part and The CG Realm for giving us a place to play.On the Blog Extra Life Board Game Blitz Charity Board Game Tournament Wrap Up---The Bellhop’s Tabletop--- A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.Endeavor Age of Sail, Anachrony, The Duke, Related blog posts: I need to get Anachrony and Endeavor Age of Sail to the table more often.---Blog Plug and Patreon Shout Out--- Head over to the Tabletop Bellhop Blog where you can read more about today’s topics and more. The Tabletop Bellhop Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhopFind us all over the web:Facebook www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/Twitter Twitter.com/tabletopbellhopInstagram www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/BoardGameGeek boardgamegeek.com/guild/3347YouTube www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1Twitch twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop MeWe

Adam McCrimmon, CEO of XYZ Game Labs, discusses how to design games with non-gamers and new gamers in mind. Adam’s company focuses on gateway games, and they’re constantly trying to get more people into the hobby. And be sure to check out Adam’s game Arch Ravels which is on Kickstarter HERE. The post Designing Games for Non-Gamers with Adam McCrimmon appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Adam McCrimmon, CEO of XYZ Game Labs, discusses how to design games with non-gamers and new gamers in mind. Adam’s company focuses on gateway games, and they’re constantly trying to get more people into the hobby. And be sure to check out Adam’s game Arch Ravels which is on Kickstarter HERE. The post Designing Games for Non-Gamers with Adam McCrimmon appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Hello listeners! It’s Christmas Eve, which means many of you may find yourselves in the company of family or friends who aren’t avid hobby gamers. If you’re like us and can’t wait to convert everyone you know, we have a list of games you might consider starting with! Each of these games has a lot […] The post Games for Non-Gamers appeared first on Dragon's Demize.

My first podcast (hopefully not my last) about the hobby I love. My passion for games I’ve found is both a blessing and a burden; those who play games share my passion and those who don’t fear my enthusiasm. These are my own experiences of trying to get non-gamers to play the games I adore!

The act of playing has shown clear benefits for our moods, social bonding and problem solving abilities. In children, play is an invaluable means of learning about the world. In the realm of video games, play can become an increasingly time-consuming and compulsive activity. This week, we’re joined by Yagmur Ugur to explore the intersection of video games and productivity. Where is the line between reward or relief and addictive pastime? How do we make use of recreation to reinvigorate or recontextualize our reality?

Welcome Back to In Your Element!This Week's News:Nintendo's rescheduled Direct was yesterday, and there were a lot of big announcements including: Animal Crossing for Switch, Luigi's Mansion 3, Yoshi's Crafted World, a bunch of Final Fantasy titles coming to Switch, and more! Nintendo also detailed their new Nintendo Switch Online service, which goes live September 18th and includes cloud backup for save data and 20 NES games as part of the subscription. BlizzCon got a date, and will be taking place November 2 & 3 this year in Anaheim, but will begin a bit earlier for eSports competition. Lastly, Assassin's Creed Odyssey is getting a "cloud version" in Japan. Will we ever see one here?Featured Topic:This week, I welcome my guest (and girlfriend), Emily Leon. She is not a traditional gamer, but does enjoy to share gaming experiences with me from time-to-time. Today, we are discussing games that you can play with your significant other, or experiences you can have with somebody who doesn't typically play video games.Time Stamps:3:00 Nintendo Direct Information/Nintendo Switch Online5:11 BlizzCon 2018 Dates and Virtual Ticket5:47 Assassin's Creed Odyssey "Cloud Version"7:03 Games to Play With Your Significant Other/Games For Non-Gamers1:03:10 OutroShow NotesSocial Media:Instagram @inyourelementpodcastTwitter @IYEpodcastFacebook Page @inyourelementpodcastFor the latest news and content visit: inyourelementpodcast.comSupport In Your Element at: patreon.com/inyourelementEmail any Questions/Comments for the Show at: hello@inyourelementpodcast.comTo purchase any Handmade goods from Retro By Red, visit: retrobyred.comFollow @RetroByRed on Instagram, and message Emily directly to receive a discount on any custom or pre-made products. Tell her you heard about Retro By Red on In Your Element to receive the discount!Enjoy!

Since time immemorial, competition and contest have been a cornerstone of recreation, identity and society. Alongside cultural and technological development, sports have also evolved over time. With the rise of the Internet and video games, gaming now offers its own, highly competitive and lucrative arena in eSports. This week, we discuss their perception in the mainstream and how they shine a light on the way we define and interact with traditional sports. Can the definition of a sport expand with a society? What function(s) do sports serve that eSports might also satisfy? How do sports influence players and spectators differently?

In which Ben and Caleb discuss their favorite video game music scores of the past ten years. Enjoy!!!

What are we playing? Danny: The Evil Within 2 http://store.steampowered.com/agecheck/app/601430/ Doki Doki Literature Club http://store.steampowered.com/app/698780/agecheck Dungeons of the Endless http://store.steampowered.com/app/249050/Dungeon_of_the_Endless/ Brant: Monster Hunter Worlds http://www.monsterhunterworld.com/us/ Gunhouse http://necrosoftgames.com/gunhouse/ Fish: http://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/Slay_the_Spire/ Vaughn: https://streetfighter.com/ Together: Don't Starve Together, Overcooked, Mahjong EzXp First Official Tournament : Dragonball FighterZ ! https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-fighterz Follow us on all our social media: www.facebook.com/EZXPodcast/ Twitter: @EzXpP Instagram: @EzXpPodcast EzXpPodcast@gmail.com Thank you to Avenza for the awesome intro Game On! Check him out on his Social Media Avenza Social Media: https://soundcloud.com/avenza https://twitter.com/AvenzaOfficial For the outro James Mercy and Mia Vaile for Wildfire! James Mercy ✗ https://soundcloud.com/jamesmercymusic ✗ https://twitter.com/jamesmercymusic ✗ https://www.instagram.com/jamesmercymusic ✗ https://www.facebook.com/jamesmercymusic Mia Vaile ✗ https://soundcloud.com/miavaile ✗ https://www.instagram.com/miavaile/ ✗ https://twitter.com/miavaile ✗ https://www.facebook.com/miavaile Thanks also to Kevin Macleod for the "Standby Music" we used in the podcast. https://www.youtube.com/user/kmmusic

Sometimes you get asked to teach a game to people. Those people may not really have much interest in games at all.  Maybe they want to see what you have to offer, but aren't really interested in getting further into the hobby.  Sometimes you have to host a party for 8 people who want to play some games once and that's all they want.  So, how about we offer our Top 5 Games for People Who Don't Play Games  (shortened to Non Gamers for the episode title).  Share with us what are yours!

Episode 156: BGG Recap & Game Gifts For Non-Gamers Length: 1:05:40 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Stitcher | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every other Thursday, with each episode being about 45 minutes long. Vox Republica is proudly supported by our Patreon. Consider contributing today! DESCRIPTION: Game nights may have been lacking lately, but Ryan returns from BGGCon to make up for that with plenty to spare! In this episode Erin and Ryan recap some of the highlights of this years's BGGCon and then pivot into the holidays by suggesting some games you can offer up at holiday events filled with adults who may not have touched a game since Monopoly. GUESTS: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES - (1:11): None! Because of BGGCon! QUICK TOPICS - (1:11): BGGCon! Ryan discusses - at length - a number of game highlights, as well as his favorite part of the convention. FEATURED TOPIC - (34:13): Rather than rattle off our own version of a holiday gift guide, we take a different angle going into the holiday season talking about games to bring to events that will appeal to a wide crowd - be they gamers or not. The best Yankee Swap games are abstract, accessible, and easy-to-learn. This leads to suggestions ranging from some classic non-gamer games (like LCR) to some great Gateway level alternatives, like Splendor. PLUGS - (1:04:57): We’re raffling off a copy of Rocky Road to a lucky Patreon backer. Consider donating today! As always, Cardboard Republic YouTube videos, Instagram pictures, and the BGG Guild are still ongoing. Subscribe to one or two - or all of them if you really love us. You do really love us, right?   We’d love to hear from you! You can send questions or feedback via email at podcast@cardboardrepublic.com. You can also reach us social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek.   Audio Credits: Intro music track is "Swing!" by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.

This week there are no new Kickstarters to speak of (again) but Chris does talk about a non-game Kickstater he recently received (the click-and-grow, it's cool). We got a lot of feedback this week and answer a quick question. We then talk about "non-gamers" and ways we can turn them into full fledge gamers. You can follow and/or support us with these links: Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon

Comicon was this past weekend so we have to talk about all the AMAZING trailers that came out, from Justice League to Thor to Stranger Things 2, we talk about them all. We also talk about some games played, and playing with very much non gamers. Also we talk about some Viral Marketing of Games which has gone on, and how do react to those campaigns? Thanks for Listening!

Happy Birthday America!  We're talking about how to get your non gaming friends into the hobby, maybe a day too late.  Oh well! We also featured a special burger recipe from one of our Twitter followers!

Because of the ever-connected nature of the Internet, 21st century media has the opportunity to be dynamic, iterative and fluid in real-time. Posts on social media can be edited, collaborative documents can be edited by multiple parties simultaneously and even live-stream functions have incorporated comments from the viewing audience. The ubiquity of content iteration also carries over to the world of gaming. This week, we return to our “For Non-Gamers” series and welcome Tom Loughney to discuss downloadable content (DLC) in gaming. Because of modern connectivity, developers are able to add content (including missions, costumes and bug-fixes) to games after the fixed release date. How might consumers react if book chapters were released after a book was published? In what ways does DLC represent a chance for developers to extract as much profit as they can? Would a hard rule on the deadline of a media product produce more “complete” products without the safety net that DLC can provide?

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In the 21st century, many content creation tools are increasingly accessible and user-friendly. As a result, platforms like YouTube have become especially popular as means of distributing music, news commentary and other video content. Fans of video games have gravitated towards "Let's Plays" which feature extensive playthroughs of games that are popular, fascinating or under the radar altogether. This week, Phoebe Lewis returns to help us examine the gray area surrounding Let's Plays. They represent content created by video game developers but altered by gameplay and additional commentary and information. Why do we judge those who watch gamers and not those who watch sports or other reproducible events? Do creators have a right to claim revenue and ownership of this new multimedia product? Is it an authentic means of advertising an interesting product? How can our understanding of video games as non-linear media be applied to creations like films and books which often have a straightforward means of consumption?

It's Christmas, and that means games – all the wrong ones. Let us guide you through the best games to play with friends and family this festive season! We discuss our individual top 5 fun, family-friendly games that are suitable to be played with those poor sad people whose gaming experience doesn't extend beyond Monopoly, Pictionary, and Scrabble. Use this list and you could transform their lives forever – a regular Christmas miracle! https://www.criticaltwits.com https://www.soundcloud.com/criticaltwits https://www.youtube.com/c/criticaltwits https://www.facebook.com/criticaltwits https://www.twitter.com/critical_twits

This week, Phoebe Lewis returns for the third entry in our series "For Non-Gamers". She watched through a series of videos on YouTube known as "Let's Plays," in which content creators will complete a video game while providing commentary, often humorous or insightful. In particular, she viewed a number of episodes from "StephenPlays," produced by Stephen Georg and his wife, Mallory. Let's Playing is a relatively young phenomenon, but draws millions of views on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Is there something particular to video games that encourages ekphrastic work like this? Does commentary substantially change the source material? And how might Let's Plays offer a comfortable point of entry for those like Phoebe who do not consider themselves gamers?

This week, Phoebe Lewis returns for the second entry in our series "For Non-Gamers". She played through the critically-acclaimed success, Gone Home - a narrative exploration of a fictitious Oregonian family set in the summer of 1995. Because of her limited exposure to gaming as a pastime, we asked Phoebe about her initial impressions and discuss the similarities between the game, films and books which all contain similar storytelling elements. We also discuss the biases about gaming which this title helps disprove and how Gone Home helps model games as multimedia experiences and not as narrow entertainment. In what ways does this title illuminate first person experience as conveyed in video games? How do we conceive of the decorations and items in our houses as extensions of our families and our lives?

Gaming for Non-Gamers In this episode: After getting a question from a listener about how to get their spouse to play games, it got us thinking. There are a whole lot of people out there who don’t consider themselves gamers. But almost everyone plays games thanks to smartphones. So why don’t they identify as gamers? Is it because they were never introduced to them? Is is a negative cultural stereotype? One of the biggest hurdles is simply the controller.  The number of buttons and the layout are super intimidating. Our suggestion is to introduce people to smartphone games because the interface is something almost everyone is used to already. Mobile games get around the controller issue. Find a gameplay mechanic or IP that interests you or the person who you want to introduce to gaming. Do they love Star Wars? Then maybe Star Wars: Angry Birds is the way to go. Do they like puzzle games? Try Two Dots or Candy Crush (seriously!). Do you enjoy strategic thinking? Well, Hero Academy and Bloon Tower Defense are perfect. One of our highest recommendations, however, is to try to introduce people to gaming using narrative games. Even if they’re not playing and just watching, they can see what games are capable of. Anything by Telltale games would be wonderful to start with, as would Firewatch, Bioshock, or The Last of Us. Even open-world games like GTA can help people see the immersion possible in video games. The one thing we get asked a lot is “How do I get my spouse to play games?” Our answer might surprise you. “Maybe you don’t?” Having separate hobbies can be a good thing, and if you can talk and listen about what each of you loves, it’s okay that your spouse isn’t a gamer. Void’s wife is a hardcore knitter, and he has maybe done 10 stitches in his life. But he still cares, listens, and understands when she talks about what she loves. While he isn’t going to be using the awesome new yarn or pattern, he can appreciate that it means something for her. The same goes for Beej’s wife. She is a woodworker, and while Beej wouldn’t trust himself anywhere near a tablesaw, he loves seeing the excitement on his wife’s face when she finds a new kind of wood with a particularly beautiful grain. Not everyone has to love the same stuff, but we should be respectful of other people’s interests. However, we do There are good on-ramp games like 80 Days on iOS/Android/PC and pretty much any Mario Kart game ever. If you want to give gaming a shot to see what modern gaming can do, we don’t think you can go wrong with those titles. Weekly Geekery Beej - Lifeline / Chrono Trigger Void - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child / Aftermath: Life Debt Be sure to subscribe to the Geek to Geek Podcast your favorite podcast app, drop a review so we know how we’re doing, and feel free contact us via email at geektogeekcast@gmail.com or @geektogeekcast on Twitter with any comments, questions, or suggestions for the show. Thanks for listening, and we can’t wait to hear from you! Subscribe: iTunes Overcast Pocket Casts Google Play Music RSS Feed Geek to Geek Podcast Network: Geek to Geek Geek Fitness Health Hacks The Comic Box Video Game News Now Music by CarboHydroM

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Because of their relative youth as a type of entertainment, pastime and as a form of art, video games are often relegated to lower levels of appreciation or even ridicule. In this first episode of a new series, entitled "For Non-Gamers," we want to take a hard look at the criticisms people level at video games, as well as how and why they do so. When compared to media such as television, books and movies, why are video games discarded as wasteful when they can offer more interactive, thought-provoking and complex emotional experiences? We welcome Phoebe Lewis, self-proclaimed "non-gamer," to help us unpack some of these issues. In particular, we hope listeners who are unfamiliar with gaming as a medium will pay close attention to this series and engage our discussions thoughtfully. We also hope to bridge some of the cultural gaps between gamers and non-gamers. We would also like to thank Will Quam, Tom Hoefner, Alexandra Harmes, Ivan Lescanec and Mark Webster for their written contributions.

The Game Kitchen's Raul Diez talks about their new Lovecraftian point and click game THE LAST DOOR. Before that Arian and Jagger do one-on-one talks with non-gamers, trying to delve into their mind and cull their secrets.  Also, some comments culled from Jagger's blog on Destructoid, about dealing with non-gamers in your life. Includes a comment from The Dismal Jester's/Podtoid's Jonathan Holmes! Hot Diggity!  Also, check out Jagger's new article on motherload.vice.com This is Your Brain While Videogaming Stoned http://motherboard.vice.com/read/this-is-your-brain-while-videogaming-stoned  Email: GoForRainbow@gmail.com  Please rate us on iTunes! It really helps! We love you.

The Board Gamers Anonymous crew brings you a list of their top gift picks for 2013. With more than 50 games in a range of categories, you'll get tips on top gaming picks for anyone in your life who may be interested in board games, card games, role playing games, and everything in between.  07:22 - Fantasy Games 13:47 - Sci Fi Games 18:17 - Video Gamer Friendly Games 24:04 - Stocking Stuffer Games 30:41 - Kids and Teens Games 36:25 - Games for Non-Gamers 40:51 - Games for the Family 45:59 - Games for the Fighter 50:32 - Games for the Thinker 55:54 - Games for Epic Sessions  You can read more about every game on our list on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, where links to episodes in which games were reviewed, articles, and links to buy each game on the list are provided.  And don't forget to follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous) and Twitter (@bgapodcast). Music Courtesy of 8BitPeople.com, Ozzed.net. Used under Creative Commons license.

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James speaks to CVG editor Tim Ingham and Gamers' Voice's Paul Gibson about CVG's newly formed W.R.O.N.G campaign: fighting the Witless and Ridiculous Opinion of Non-Gamers. www.computerandvideogames.com www.gamersvoice.org.uk To nominate a W.R.O.N.G'un, contact Tim.Ingham@futurenet.com

We hunt down some casual web games for the non gamer. So if you've been banned from playing video games, or know yourself a little too well to enter that land of no return, this one's is for you! Show Links: Wallace and Gromit Games, ImmorTall, Elude, Home Sheep Home, Closure Credits Music Video: Everything Everything - Photoshop Handsome Discussion: Epic Fu Forums Sponsor: MyLifeScoop.com - Tips for a Connected Lifestyle

We hunt down some casual web games for the non gamer. So if you've been banned from playing video games, or know yourself a little too well to enter that land of no return, this one's is for you! Show Links: Wallace and Gromit Games, ImmorTall, Elude, Home Sheep Home, Closure Credits Music Video: Everything Everything - Photoshop Handsome Discussion: Epic Fu Forums Sponsor: MyLifeScoop.com - Tips for a Connected Lifestyle

Emilio The Llama and Hepe The Fishboy, PS3 Crimes, What Ivan is Playing - Rainbow 6 Vegas Review, German Video Game Laws, Wii Strap Probe, Worldwide Wii Launch Details, Rainbow 6 Vegas Patch, World of Warcraft Guild Funding, Hack a PS3 for a PS3, GameStop Gaming Guide for Non-Gamers, Backing up HD-DVD and Blu-Ray Discs, What Chad is Playing - FFXII Mini-Review (mp3) Length: 27:45, Size: 13386149