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In this third very special episode of On Board Games, we continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

We talk to or hear from:

(2:18) Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild

(22:30) Stephanie Frey

(41:55) Bill Corey

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.

Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/
 
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg502_121922.mp3
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In this very special episode of On Board Games, continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

But first, Don and Erik talk about:

We talk to or hear from:

(33:37) Stephen Buonocore, the Podfather of Gaming

(57:07) The Swarmcast

(59:44) Giles Pritchard

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg501_120522.mp3
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In this very special episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik take some time to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

We talk to or hear from:

(2:00) Scott Nicholson

(26:38) Stephen from the Spiel

(27:47) Eric Summerer

(43:35) Kathleen Mercury

(47:44) Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500 episodes.

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Direct download: obg500_112122.mp3
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:
 
  • Agents of SMERSH the Epic Edition
  • Oathsworn
  • The Pumpkin Problem
  • ISS Vanguard
 
(26:35) Then, they reflect on the past 16 years of broadcasting and changes in the game industry.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played lately, including:
 
 
(29:19) Then, they talk about the World Series of Boardgaming (promo code: podfather) and this year's Essen game fair.
 
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Joe Slack about games they've played lately, including:
 
  • Friday
  • Dungeon World
  • GI Joe Deck Builder: Shadow of the Serpent
  • Gloomhaven App
  • Steampunk Rally
  • Vampire The Masquerade Rivals: Heart of Europe
  • The Birthday Burglar
 
14 Frantic Minutes Kickstarter
 
(18:27) Then, they talk designing games that play in real-time.
 
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by Jon Maness to review a whole bunch of games including:
  • Welcome To...
  • The House of Wisdom - https://unclezezzeac.games/the-house-of-wisdom
  • Costume Party Detective/Assassin
  • Dungeon Mayhem
  • Dungeon Party
  • Vampire: The Masquerade - Rivals : Shadows and Shrouds
  • Anchorman
  • Trogdor
  • Monster Crunch
  • Oathsworn
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Laurie Blake from No Rolls Barred about games they've played lately, including:

  • Wonderland's War
  • Return to Dark Tower
  • Bristol 1350
  • Black Death
 
No Rolls Barred
 
(26:36) Then, they talk about color commentary in games like Blood on the Clocktower.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac  talk about games they've played lately, including:

  • My Fathers Work
  • GI Joe Deckbuilder
  • The future of legacy games
 
(17:25) Then, they talk what steps to take when you are ready to start physically designing your game.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Robert Searing to  talk about games they've played lately, including:

  • Outer Rim
  • Funkos new Jurrasic Park game
  • Chronicles of Avel
  • The Librarians card game
  • Agents of SMERSH
  • Secrets of the Lost Station
  • Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals
 
Robert Searing
https://www.inserthere.me/
 
(21:14) Then, they talk about Robert's trip to this year's GenCon.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:

  • Exit Orient Express
  • GI Joe RPG
  • Gravwell
  • Burgle Bros
  • Erik's results with storing games with the Bin Packing Problem
 
(11:52) Then, they talk about issues in their gaming group and possible solutions.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Reed Little to talk about games they've played lately, including:

 
(14:27) Then, they take a look at super hero RPGs. The history, the difference between them and other RPGs, and what they look for in one.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk with Nikhil Puhrasher bout games they've played lately, including:

  • Aquatica
  • Tapestry
  • Spirit Island: Jagged Earth
  • Foundations of Rome
  • Return to Dark Tower
  • Ark Nova
Website boardgamethinking.com or email him at
 
(22:45) Then, they dive deeply into aspects of board game design.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately, including:

 
(33:46) Then, they dive into what is fun and what makes board games fun.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including:

 
(24:52) Then, they talk about mystery in board games.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik are joined by Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games to talk about games they've played lately, including:

  • Gizmos
  • The Boys: This is Gonna Hurt
  • Time Stories: Madame
  • The King is Dead
  • Cartographers
  • The GI Joe RPG from Renegade Games
  • Satelites and Commanders for the Artemis Project
 
Tiny Epic Vikings on Kickstarter
 
(18:56) Then, the three talk about Tiny Epic Vikings, how Kickstarter has changed over the years, and of course, shipping.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steven Mount to talk about games they've played lately, including:
  • Return to Dark Tower
  • This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter coming in June)
  • Evil Genius's upcoming take on d20 Modern with many IPs
  • A quick detour about Highlander
  • Bohnanza
  • Architects of the West Kingdom
 
(19:13) Erik and Steven talk about how to introduce people to boardgames and give a plethora of game recommendations.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:
  • Corsairs
  • Discuss upcoming expansions to the GI Joe Deckbuilder and Star Wars Outer Rim
  • Time Breaker
  • The Tea Dragon Society
  • Return to Dark Tower
 
(20:13) Erik and Don talk about how to get started painting minitaures, the amazingness that is Army Painter Speedpaints, and options when you just want the painting done quickly.
 
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don review a bunch of games:
  • Heul Doch MauMau
  • Nemesis Lockdown
  • Unlock: The Nautilus Traps
  • Pan Am
  • L.L.A.M.A.
  • Blood on the Clocktower
  • Dune Betrayal
  • Draftosaurus
  • Return to Dark Tower
  • Marvel United
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Stephanie Straw are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about what they've played/done lately including:
  • Living Forest
  • Cytosis
  • Ark Nova
  • Pan Am
  • Voyages
  • Spacebase
 
Joe Slack can be found at https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/
 
 
(22:15) Next, the three discuss careers in the gaming industry. What jobs there are and how to get them.
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik are joined by Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild to talk about what they've played/done lately including:
  • Tir Na Nog
  • Box One
  • Spiel Presents "Made for Play"
  • Everdell
  • Belgium Beer Race
 
Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/
 
(21:13) Next, they talk about things they've tried related to gaming including:

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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Stephen Hanan talk about what they've played/done lately including:
  • Payday
  • Frost Haven
  • Inscription
  • Nemesis Lockdown
  • Mystery Dice Kickstarter
  • Merchants & Maruaders
  • Star Trek Panic
  • Tiny Epic Dungeons
 
Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/
 
(19:27) Next, they talk about how to start playing RPGs.
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In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac, Don and Erik talk about what they've played/done lately including:
  • OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST
  • My City
  • Nemesis Lockdown
  • A discussion about stove top burners
  • 3D puzzles
  • Lego Netflix aka brickloot.com
  • Inscription

(20:50) Next, they talk about Issacs theory that what we call theme is actually setting and theme is actually focus.

You can check his original tweets about this at https://twitter.com/KindFortress/status/1489305625993654273
 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about what they've played lately including:
  • OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST
  • Our upcoming 15th anniversary
  • King Arthur movies
  • How a bumper sticker got Don out of a ticket
  • The Cupid Crisis
  • Dungeon world
  • Battlestar Galactica

(28:53) Next, they talk about essence games, what they are and what are some good ones.

 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Isaac talk about what they've played lately including:

  • Final BGG Con Recap
  • Golem
  • Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals - The Wolf and Rat
  • This Didn't Happen Kickstarter
  • That Time You Killed Me

(30:35) Next, they talk about campaign games and why they are so hard to finish.

 
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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including:

  • 5 Parsecs from Home
  • Monopoly Builder
  • Horrified American Cryptids
  • The Primary
  • 18 Holes

(29:02) Next, they talk about Jackbox Party Pack 8 and each of the games within.

 

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