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In this episode, Don and Stephanie talk with Josh Cappel from Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played lately including:
  • Quartermaster General
  • Baren Park
 
 
 
(29:15) In the second segment, the trio talk about the importance of good graphic design in board games.
 
 
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon.

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Direct download: obg257_073117.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EDT

In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Michael Fox about games they've played lately including:
  • Kingdomino
  • Dice Forge
  • Yokohama

They also discuss the Spiel des Jahres winners.

 
 
 
(50:15) In the second segment, the trio reach deep into the mailbag for an Ask On Board Games segment.
 
(1:16:17) In the middle of the questions, Don lists out what conventions the various OBG folks will be at this year.
 
 
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon.

Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg256_072417.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EDT

In this episode, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played lately including:
  • Evolution
  • Terraforming Mars
  • Bears vs. Babies
  • Jump Drive
  • Heroes Wanted
  • Mechs vs. Minions
  • Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle
 
 
 
(34:13) In the second segment, Erik and Isaac talk about the triple-play for this month: what makes a pool-building game and list their triple-play choices.
 
(1:28:37) Brian Mayer and Brian Counter both give their list of triple-play choices.
 
 
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon.
 
This episode was edited by Gruven_Reuven. Thanks GR!

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg255_071717.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EDT

In this episode, Don talks with Scott Nicholson about their recent travels.
 
 
 
(19:39) In the second segment, Don and Scott talk about using games in non-industry professions.
 
 
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon.

Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg254_071017.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EDT

In this episode, Don talks with Jonathan Bishop about Origins 2017.
 
 
 
(33:42) In the Review-a-palooza, Don and Erik look at:
  • Spy
  • Escape from the Aliens in Outer Space
  • Macroscope
  • Get the Cheese
  • Frogriders
  • Codinca
  • 1572: The Lost Expedition
  • Ta-da!
  • Fantasy Realms
 
 
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for their current Kickstarter: Pocket Ops and also visit them at Origins.

Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

Parts of this episode were edited by Gruven Reuven, thanks GR!

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg253_070317.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EDT