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In this episode, Don and Erik talk to Michael J. Fox, of the Little Metal Dog show fame, about how to show off your game at a convention.
 
 
(53:11) Next, Isaac and Erik talk about the year 2016 as far as gaming is concerned.
 
(1:47:20) Lastly, in the review-a-palooza, Don and Erik look at:
  • Katominos
  • Survive: 30th Anniversary Edition
  • Evolution: Climate
  • Star Trek Panic
  • Castle Panic: Engines of War
  • Oh My Goods!
  • Codenames Pictures
  • Codenames Deep Undercover
  • Street Kings
 
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In this episode, Bruce and Stephanie talk to Nate Scheidler of Gigamic Games about what games they've played lately.
 
 
(19:15) Next, they talk about how Nate's been doing since last on the show and building a game company's presence.
 
(51:07) In the final segment, Don talks to Dan DiLorenzo about R&R Games.
 
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk to Kimberly Bullock about what games she's played lately.
 
 
(21:52) Next, they talk about how to build a small convention from the ground up.
 
(1:00:34) In the final segment, Stephanie talks to Rob Daviau about his new venture Restoration Games; what it is and what games they are going to save and bring back.
 
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Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EDT

In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk about their experiences at BGG Con.
 
 
(41:25) Next, Isaac and Stephanie discuss many of the games they played there.
 
(1:02:49) In the review-a-palooza, Erik and Don look at:
  • Fuji Flush
  • Fabled Fruit
  • Coconuts
  • Tiny Epic Quest
  • Letter Tycoon
  • Wordsy
  • CopyCat
  • Harry Potter and the Battle for Hogwarts
  • Ra
 
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Live from BGG Con!
 
In this episode, Erik, Donald, Bruce, and Reed Little talk about what they are interested in in the con.
 
 
(9:35) Next, Don, Erik, Patrick Hillier (from the What Did You Play This Week Podcast), Matt Saunders (designer of Mow Money) and Barry Goldstein (clinical psychologist) talk about Publisher speed dating, convention tips, introverts, and extroverts.
 
This episode is sponsored by Mythic Battles Pantheon currently on Kickstarter. Check it out!
 
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In this episode, Donald talks to Twitch Game Night's Nicole at the Dallas Games Marathon.
 
 
(13:20) Next, Don talks to Gil Hova at BGG Con.
 
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In this episode, Don is joined by Erik Teo from Push Your Luck Podcast and Michael Fox, yes, THE Michael Fox to talk about games they've played lately.
 
 
(24:40) Next, they talk about games from Asia and their impact here in the US and Europe.
 
(1:33:50) After that, Erik Dewey and Donald talk about the contest winner from our recent Gigamic contest and in the review-a-palooza they look at:
  • Flamme Rouge
  • Fight for Olympus
  • Fuji Flush
  • Now & Venn
  • Labyrinth of Life
  • Double Cross
  • Fabled Fruit
  • Assassincon
  • Dead Last
 
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In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk to Adrienne Ezell about what they've played lately.
 
 
(34:23) Next, they talk about graphic design in board games and its importance.
 
(1:12:27) After that, Isaac talks to Jake Thornton about Mythic Battles, the latest game coming out from Monolith Games.
 
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk to Kathleen Donahue from the Labyrinth Game Shop in Washington DC about what they've played lately.
 
 
(32:41) Next, they answer a listener question and then talk about bring games from the game store to the classroom.
 
This episode is sponsored by Gigamic Games. No matter how you say it, Gigamic means fun.
 
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In this episode, Don and Bruce talk to Erik Arneson about what they've been playing lately.
 
 
(28:10) Next, they are joined  by Jason Matthews to talk about politics in games.
 
This episode is sponsored by Gigamic Games. No matter how you say it, Gigamic means fun.
 
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In this episode, Erik and Isaac talk about what they've played lately.

 

(41:37) Then, Erik and Isaac talk about Mechs & Minions and a few Kickstarters they are waiting on.

 

(1:18:25) In the review-a-palooza, Don and Stephanie Frey look at:

  • Evolution: The Beginning
  • Creepiest Pet Shop
  • Women in Science
  • El Capitan
  • Ticket to Ride: Rails & Sails
  • Encounters: Shadowrun
  • Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu

 

This episode is sponsored by Gigamic Games.

 

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In this episode, Don and Bruce talk to Mike Selinker from Lone Shark Games about games they've played lately.
 
 
(30:10) Next, they talk about horro games.
 
 This episode is sponsored by Gigamic Games. No matter how you say it, Gigamic means fun.
 
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In this very special episode of On Board Games, Erik, Don, and Bruce tackle nothing but reviews. They look at:

  • Thunder Alley
  • Farmageddon: Farm Fresh Edition
  • Grand Prix
  • Mow MOney
  • Ahead in the Clouds
  • Chronosphere
  • Star Trek Panic

 

As a bonus, the boys attempt to set the official world record on mispronouncing the game company Gigamic.

This episode is sponsored by Gigamic Games.

 

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In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk about games they've played lately.
 
 
(19:49) Next, they talk about some big news that's hit the game industry.
 
(53:08) Lastly, Don Erik and Stephen Buonocore from Stronghold Games talks about what it is like to be a publisher going to Essen.
 
 
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In this episode, Erik and Stephanie talk about some games they've played lately.
 
 
(20:20) Next, they talk about the joy that is solo games.
 
(55:46) Lastly, Don and Bruce take a stab an answering some questions from the "Dear On Board Games" mailbag.
 
 
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In this episode, Don and Stephanie talk to Mark Specter about a host of things game-related, including bringing games to schools and hospitals.
 
 
 
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In this episode, Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about games they respect but do not like.
 
 
(25:34) We wish Carl Gannon a happy arrival at work. Have a great day Carl.
 
(48:06) We have the first ever "Ask On Board Games" segment
 
(52:06) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik, Don, and Bruce take a look at:
  • The Dragon & Flagon
  • Agricola Mayfair Edition
  • Agricola Family Edition
  • Mystic Vail
  • Unreal Estate
  • Double Double Dominoes
 
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In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk to Daryl Andrews about they've played lately.
 
 
(44:35) Next, Isaac, Stephanie and Daryl talk about what it is like to be a full-time game designer.
 
(1:21:00) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik and Don take a look at:
  • Tiny Epic Galaxies: Beyond the Black
  • Dr. Eureka
  • Plums
  • A Fake Artist Goes to New York
  • Steampark
 
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk to Dirk Knemeyer about some games they've played lately.
 
 
(27:00) Next,Don, Erik, and Dirk talk about Asmodee's purchases of other companies and what that means for the gaming industry.
 
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In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk to Mark Specter about what they playedat GenCon.
 
 
(22:00) Next, Isaac, Stephanie, and Mark talk about what GenCon is like for a publisher, designer, and reporter.
 
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In this episode, Don and Stephanie talk to Bob Wieman about they've played lately.
 
 
(25:00) Next, Don, Stephanie and Bob talk about ethics in games.
 
(1:16:00) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik, Don, and Bruce take a look at:
  • City of Spies
  • Kraftwagen V6
  • The Pursuit of Happiness
  • The Game of 49
  • Dungeon Busters
  • Codenames: Deep Undercover
 
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Michael Mihealsick of Coalition Games about what they've played lately.
 
 
(20:04) Next, Don, Erik, and Michael talk about the six pillars of game design.
 
(1:01:00) Issac has a few thoughts on Asmodee's purchase of F2Z.
 
(1:06:00) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik and Don take a look at:
  • The Networks
  • Tutti Fruitti
  • Stellar Conflict
  • Elysium
  • Piratoons
  • Battle of the Bands: 21st Century Edition
 
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk about Dice Tower Convention
 
 
(25:17) Next, Don and Erik talk about humor in games.
 
(1:00:58) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik, Don, and Bruce take a look at:
  • Ghostbusters: Protect the Barrier
  • Star Wars Rebellion
  • Bear Valley
  • Animals on Board
  • Between Two Cities
  • Panic Lab
  • Best Treehouse Ever
  • Backyard Builders Treehouse
  • Sushi Go Party
 
 
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In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk with Michael Coe of Gamelyn Games about what they've played lately
 
 
(26:40) Next, the three talk about all the cool happenings going on at Gamelyn Games in the near future.
 
(59:15) Lastly, Isaac and Stephanie take a very in-depth look at the new board game Scythe.
 
 
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In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with the folks from the Flip the Table podcast about their show and some of the adventures at Dice Tower Con.
 

 
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In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk to Daniel Solis about games they played lately.
 
(27:00) In the second section, they talk about life as a game entrepreneur and also an art director.
 
 
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In this celebratory episode, Scott Nicholson joins Don and Erik to talk about the history of the podcast and what is going on in Scott's life.
 
 
(57:00) Giles has some kind words to say about the show.
 
(1:00) Erik and Don talk with Stephanie about the future of the podcast.
 
(1:25) Bruce talks about the show and the future of both it and gaming.
 
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In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk to Marguerite Cottrell about replayability in games.
 
 
Due to the activities of Origins, there is no second segment in this episode.
 
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk to David L Hoyt about what's like to make games and puzzles for millions of people.
 
 
(41:49) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik and Don look at a ton of games:
  • Rivalry Dice
  • Firefly Fluxx
  • Space Planets
  • Tambuzi
  • Bring Your Own Book
  • Go Away Monster
  • Fast Flip
  • Circuit Maze
  • High Heavens
  • Deep Space D-6
  • Star Trek: The Dice Game
  • Captain Carcass
  • Meteor
  • Garbage Day
  • Mini Rogue
 
 
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In this episode, Stephanie and Isaac talk to Rodney Smith of Watch It Played about Watch It Played.
 
 
(51:00) Next, Don talks about some of the latest gaming news.
 
(55:00) Lastly, Don talks with Touradj Mansouri, director AEG's Vanguard Program, about that and demo teams in general.
 
 
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In this episode, Bruce talks with Mike Fitzgerald (from Ludology) and Nate Brett (from Board Game Hour) about Sports Games
 
 
(1:11:00) Next, Don and Stephanie talk about Geekway to the West
 
Be sure to check out our show sponsor Outlive's Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/laboitedejeu/outlive
 
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Nate Scheidler joins Donald & Erik to talk about what brand really means in the game industry. 

@chigameguy
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Giles Pritchard and Donald talk about working with the game companies you love.
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Don and Bruce talk with Mike Selinker about the controversy surrounding crossword puzzles.
 
 
(1:11) What we've played
 
(31:11) Gridgate Discussion
 
(1:09:00) Next, Bruce and Erik talk about the relevance of game awards.
 
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Gil Hova from Formal Ferret Games joins Isaac and Stephanie to talk about some recent publisher policy changes.

 

(38:18) Then, Gil, Isaac, and Stephanie talk about the newest expansion for Bad Medicine: Second Opinion, currently on Kickstarter.

(50:36) Next, Isaac talks to show sponsor Gregory Oliver from La Boite de Jeu about that post-apocalyptic game Outlive, coming to Kickstarter May 9th. (Awesome news: no zombies!)

(1:11:55) Lastly, Isaac and Stephanie have a very interesting discussion about Tabletop day.
 
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Direct download: obg193_050816.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

Jared Sinclair joins Erik & Donald to discuss how some games and game environments support competitive play.

 

(1:22:09) In the reviewaplaooza Donald & Erik discuss:

  • Automobiles
  • Poseidon's Kingdom
  • Tiki Topple
  • Mogul
  • Fisticuffs
  • Firefly Kalidasa / Jetwash / Esmerelda

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Direct download: obg192_050216.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

So there was a Kickstarter Interview and roundup that was supposed to go into Episode 191 but I totally missed it, so here they are.
 
Isaac and Stephanie talk to Tim Lampasana about his Kickstarter: Ave.
 
 
(15:57) In Kickstarter round up, Isaac and Stephanie talk about:
  • Santorini
  • Bottom of the 9th: Clubhouse
  • Red Dragon Lair and Beyond
  • Starving Artists

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Direct download: obg191a_042516.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:56pm EDT

In this episode Don and Erik talk to Adam Cetnerowski to talk about game play in the work place.
 
 
In the second segment, Bruce, and Isaac reflect on Unpub. (1:02:31)

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Direct download: obg191_042416.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

In this episode Don and Stephanie talk to Ray Greenley about randomness in cooperative games.
 
 
In the second segment, Bruce, Isaac, and Stephanie talk about Unpub.

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Direct download: obg190_041816.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

In this episode Isaac talks with Dirk Kneymeyer about playtesting legacy games.
 
 
In the Review-a-palooza, Don and Stephanie Fry take a look at:
  • Stuff and Nonsense
  • 12 Days
  • Adventure Land
  • Karuba
  • Red Dragon Inn and the Pooky Expansion

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Direct download: obg189_041016.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

In this episode Don and Stephanie talk with the Podfather himself, Stephen Buenocore about Stronghold Games leveling up.
 
 
In the second segment, Don, Bruce, and Robin talk about print and play games and making the jump to Kickstarter.

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Direct download: obg188_040416.mp3
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In this episode Erik and Don talk to Justin Gary from Stoneblade Entertainment about life on the Magic Pro tour and what it teaches about game design.
 
 
 
In the Review-a-palooza, Erik and Don talk about:
  • Pack O' Games 2: Rum, Sow, and Gym
  • Escape the Room
  • Sub Rosa: Spies for Hire
  • Booty
 
Stephanie and Isaac take a look at:
  • And Then we Held Hands
  • 7 Wonders Duel
  • Akrotiri
  • Tides of Time

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Direct download: obg187_032816.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

In this episode Stephanie and Suzanne talk to Rob Daviau about his amazing legacy games.
 
 
 
Isaac talks to Curt Covert of Smirk and Dagger games and R. Dante Lauretta with Xtronaut at New York Toy Fair.
 
Lastly, Erik and Don talk with Justin Robert Young about his game The Contender and about the game of politics in general.

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Direct download: obg186_032016.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

In this episode Isaac and Stephanie talk about games they've played and discuss TIME Stories.
 
 
Isaac talks to Lea Culliton from HABA Games and Stephen Buenocore from Stronghold Games while visiting them at New York Toy Fair.
 
In the review-a-palooza, Erik and Bruce take a look at:
  • Leaving Earth
  • Dragon Punch
  • Rallyman
  • Motorsport Manager
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Direct download: obg185_031416.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:33pm EDT

In this episode Don and Erik talk with Dominic from Northstar Games about using games for science education.
 
 
Don talks with Dave Zuckman from Obscure Reference Games about their new game Overlords of Infamy.
 
 
Lastly, Isaac chats with Zev from WizKids about his latest endeavor.
 
 
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Direct download: obg184_030616.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm EDT

In this episode Isaac and Erik talk with Sen-Foong Lim about working with IPs and licensed games.
 
 
Isaac and Erik also talk with Brian Henk from Overworld Games to talk about their new expansion for Good Cop Bad Cop: Under Cover.
 
 
In the review-a-palooza, Don and Bruce take a look at:
  • The Godfather: An Offer You Can't Refuse
  • Epic Roll
  • Happy Salmon
  • Meeple Realty Castle of Mad King Ludwig Box Insert
  • Mad King Ludwig Secrets
  • Cabaret
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Direct download: obg183_022916.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:33pm EDT

In this episode Don and Stephanie are joined by Patrick from Crash Games to talk about how to level up your game company.
 
 
Don, Bruce, and Dirk Kneymeyer talk about negotiation in games.
 
 
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Direct download: obg182_022116.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:00pm EDT

In this episode Isaac and Stephanie are joined by Scott Nicholson and also Juliane Patel and Ariel Rubin to talk escape rooms and the Escape Room in a Box.
 
 
Isaac and Stephanie talk to Nick Little about Dreamwell.
 
Lastly, Isaac and Stephanie have an extra-perky Kickstarter rundown.
 

Isaac

Steph

 
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Direct download: obg181_021516.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:51pm EDT

In this episode Don and Erik talk with Jeff Siadek from Gorilla Games to talk about Battlestations and RPG/Board game hybrids.
 
 
Isaac talks to Devin Clatworthy about Ghostel

Lastly, Don and Bruce talk about board game pundits.

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Direct download: obg180_020816.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:21pm EDT

In this episode Don and Erik talk with Tommy, Lee, and Raven of Meeple Realty about game inserts.
 
 
In the review-a-palooza, Erik and Don take a look at:
  • Tides of Infamy
  • Council of Verona
  • King Chocolate
  • Subdivision
  • Road to Ruin

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Direct download: obg179_020116.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:57am EDT

In this episode Isaac and Stephanie talk with Andrew Christopher Enriquez, of the Nerd Nighters podcast, about game table simulators.
 
 
In the review-a-palooza, Erik and Don take a look at:
  • Mage Wars Academy
  • TIME Stories
  • Fast and Furious: Full Throttle
  • Mystery!
  • Alibi
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Direct download: obg178_012516.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:32pm EDT

In this episode Don and Isaac talk with Alex Yeager from Mayfair Games about all of the changes going on there.
 
 
Don talks to Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games about their company and their upcoming Tiny Epic Western on Kickstarter now.
 
 
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Direct download: obg177_011816.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:31am EDT

In this episode Erik, Don, and Isaac talk about abstraction in games.
 
 In the review-a-palooza, Erik and Don take a look at:
  • Heroes
  • Flick 'em Up
  • Res Publica 2230
  • The Grand Austria Hotel
  • Conquest at Kismet
  • Space Cadets: Away Missions
  • King's Forge 2nd Edition
  • Cleopatra and the Society of Architects
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Direct download: obg176_011116.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:25pm EDT

OBG 175: Preview Party
In this episode Erik and Stephanie talk about some preview copies of Kickstarter games they received.
 
 In the review-a-palooza, Erik and Don take a look at:
  • Pret A Porter
  • Area 1851
  • Hostage Negotiator
  • Pirate Den
  • Modern Naval Combat: Global Warfare
  • The Golden Ages
  • Naval War
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Direct download: obg175_010416.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:50pm EDT