Mon, 25 December 2017
In this special cross-over episode with Games in Schools and Libraries, Don and Kathleen Mercury talk with Geoffrey Englestein from the Ludology podcast and many games designs about games they've played/designed lately.  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 18 December 2017
In this episode, Erik and Isaac talk with Flip Florey from Flip the Table and the upcoming Flip Florey's Super Saturday Boardgame Serial about games they've played lately including:
 (1:26:49) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik and Bruce take a look at the Jackbox Party Pack 4 games. Enjoy. Parts of this episode were edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. Thanks GR! Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 11 December 2017
In this episode, Don talks with Juliana Patel and Ariel Rubin, designers of Escape Room in a Box, the Werewolf Experiment about games they've played lately including:
(56:07) Lastly, Donald, Erik, and Giles tackle another couple of questions from the Ask On Board Games mailbag. Enjoy. Other related episodes to listen to: Room Escape Divas #53 - Escape Room in a Box: The Werewolf Experiment OBG 181: Let Me Out of This Box Werewolf Experiment review OBG 265: Dear On Board Games Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 4 December 2017
In this episode, Isaac and Bruce talk about their experiences at Pax Unplugged. 
Enjoy. Parts of this episode were edited by the man himself: Gruven Reuven Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 27 November 2017
In this episode, Isaac and Bruce talk about their experiences at Essen. Enjoy. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Sun, 19 November 2017
In this episode, Erik and Don are at BGG Con, baby! This episode has Erik and Don talk about the con as a whole while being really tired on Saturday night. Enjoy. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Fri, 17 November 2017
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Thu, 16 November 2017
In this episode, Erik and Don are at BGG Con, baby! This is from Thursday morning talking quickly (before the room filled up with loud people). Enjoy. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 13 November 2017
In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk with Daryl Andrews about games they've played lately.  (52:15) Next, Don talks with folks from the Dallas Games Marathon (57:42) In the Review-a-palooza, Don and Stephanie Fry look at:
(1:29:47) Lastly, Brian Counter takes a look at Parade. This episode was edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. When we say amazing, we mean it. What this man can do with shoddy audio files is nothing short of wizardy. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 6 November 2017
In this episode, Donald and Erik talk with Ted Alspach from Bezier Games about games they've played lately.  This episode was edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 30 October 2017
In this episode, Donald and Bruce talk with Mike Selinker about games they've played lately.  This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen and at grandgamersguild.com. This episode was edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 23 October 2017
In this episode, Donald and Isaac talk about games they've played recently. (1:12:37) Next, Don talks with John Clair about card building games and his new game Downfall. (1:28:35) Lastly, Isaac brings on his son Jesse to talk about the Yulu line of escape room games. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen and at grandgamersguild.com. This episode was extensively (and time-consumingly) edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 16 October 2017
In this episode, Donald and Erik talk with Danny Lott, designer of Coma Ward, where they discuss games they've played recently, including:
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen and at grandgamersguild.com. This episode was edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 9 October 2017
In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie are together where they discuss games they've played recently, including:
 (1:23:47) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik and Don look at:
(2:15:37) Lastly, Brian Counter is back again, this time with a look at San Marco. The OnRPGs episode that Don mentions that talks about Paranoia is episode 21. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen and at grandgamersguild.com. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 2 October 2017
In this episode, Don and Erik are joined by E. R. Burgess from Board Game Babylon where they discuss games they've played recently, including:
 (1:19:33) Lastly, Brian Counter is back, this time with a look at Rattus. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen and at grandgamersguild.com. Parts of this episode were edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Tue, 26 September 2017
In this episode, Don and Bruce are joined by the Scholeologist himself, Bob Wieman where they discuss games they've played recently, including:
 This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen and at grandgamersguild.com. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 18 September 2017
In this episode, Issac talks with Sen Foong Lim and Jessey Wright, designers of the game The Legend of Korra: Pro Bending Arena, about what they've played lately.  (56:46) Lastly, Isaace is joined by Seth Jaffe, designer of many Tasty Minstral Games, to add some more words to the Game Designer's Glossary. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen and at grandgamersguild.com. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 11 September 2017
In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games about what they've played lately, including:
 This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen and at grandgamersguild.com. This episode was edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 4 September 2017
In this episode, Don, Erik and Issac talk about what Isaac saw at GenCon This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen. This episode was edited by the amazing Gruven Reuven. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 28 August 2017
In this episode, Don and Erik are joined by Michael Coe from Gamelyn games to talk about games they've played recently, including:
Big thanks to Gruven Reuven for some amazing audio wizardry during the editing of this podcast. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at Essen. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 21 August 2017
In this episode, Don, and Erik talk about games they've played recently, including:
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 14 August 2017
In this episode, Don, and Isaac talk with game designer Chad Zaugg about games they've played recently, including:
 (1:39:39) Next, Brian Counter weighs in on last episode's triple-play topic, Dragons. (1:41:20) Lastly, in the review-a-palooza, Erik and Don take a look at:
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon. Also, look for the Unreal Estate app! If you show it to the Grand Gamers Guild at their booth in GenCon, you get a discount on your purchase. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg
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Mon, 7 August 2017
In this episode, Don, Isaac, and Erik talk about games they've played recently, including:
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon. Also, look for the Unreal Estate app! If you show it to the Grand Gamers Guild at their booth in GenCon, you get a discount on your purchase. This episode was edited by Greuven_Reuven. Thanks GR! Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 31 July 2017
In this episode, Don and Stephanie talk with Josh Cappel from Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played lately including:
 This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 24 July 2017
In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Michael Fox about games they've played lately including:
They also discuss the Spiel des Jahres winners. (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/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 17 July 2017
In this episode, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played lately including:
(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! Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 10 July 2017
In this episode, Don talks with Scott Nicholson about their recent travels. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for them at GenCon. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 3 July 2017
In this episode, Don talks with Jonathan Bishop about Origins 2017.
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! Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 26 June 2017
In this episode, Erik talks with Mark Kale from Mega Moose Con about what they've played lately which includes:
 This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild. Look for their current Kickstarter: Pocket Ops. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 19 June 2017
In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Brian Counter about what they've played lately which includes:
 (27:24) Lastly, the three talk about the allure of old games. 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/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 12 June 2017
In this episode, Don and Stephanie talk about what they've played lately which includes:
(1:11:09) Lastly, Don and Bruce open up the mailbag and answer several "Ask OBG" questions. 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! Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 5 June 2017
In this episode, Don and Erik talks to Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild about the games they've played lately, including:
(1:13:51) Next, we listen to what pirate games our contributors picked. (1:21:35) Brian Counter is back telling us about the game Gravwell. (1:24:28) Lastly, Don, Erik, and Marc talk about what makes a game worthy of being published. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. Look for their current Kickstarter: Pocket Ops. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Parts of this episode were edited by Greuven Reuven, thanks GR! Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 29 May 2017
In this episode, Don talks to Nicole Hoye about the games they've played lately, including:
There was some miscommunication behind the scenes so Erik mistakenly said Nicole was with the STRONG Museum of Play. That is incorrect, she is a museum enthusiast who shared her patron experiences at the STRONG but is not officially associated with the museum. If you are looking for Nicole to chat about games and/or museums you can find her here:
(1:00:00) Lastly, Isaac talks with Mike Fitzgerald about underdeveloped games. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Parts of this episode were edited by Greuven Reuven, thanks GR! Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 22 May 2017
In this episode, Erik and Bruce talk with Chris Barter, Professor Laserbooks from Flip the Table, about the games they've played lately, including:
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Parts of this episode were edited by Greuven Reuven, thanks GR! Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 15 May 2017
In this episode, Isaac talks with Michael Mindes from Tasty Minstrel Games all about TMGs future crowdfunding plans. 
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Parts of this episode were edited by Greuven Reuven, thanks GR! Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 8 May 2017
In this episode, Isaac is joined by Ben and Georgios from the Perfect Information podcast to talk about why designers shouldn't write rulebooks.  (1:28:43) In the second segment, we welcome Brian Counter to talk about Jamaica (the game, not the nation). A big thank you to Greuven Reuven for editing parts of this episode. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 1 May 2017
In this episode, Don and Isaac are joined by Matt Loomis to talk about what they've played lately which includes:
(36:03) In the second segment, Don, Isaac, and Matt talk about trick-taking games and their picks for April's Triple Play. (1:39:24) We listen to a couple of listener calls about their picks for trick-taking games. (1:44:35) Next, Erik and Bruce talk about their trick-taking choices. (2:03:18) Lastly, Don and Erik reveal the Triple Play topic for May. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Parts of this episode were edited by Greuven Reuven, thanks GR! Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 24 April 2017
In this episode, Don and Stephanie are joined by Daniel Peterson of Mayday Games to talk about what they've played lately which includes:
 (29:28) In the second segment, Don, Stephanie, and Daniel talk about how to take a good game and make it great. (1:19:31) Isaac and Doug Levandowski bring us the Game Designers Glossary (1:52:57) And in the Review-a-palooza, Don and Erik look at:
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Parts of this episode were edited by Greuven Reuven, thanks GR! Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 17 April 2017
In this episode, Don and Erik are joined by Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild to talk about what they've played lately. (23:41) In the second segment, Erik, Don, and Marc talk about some of the unexpected things that happen when you are a publisher. This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 10 April 2017
In this episode, Isaac talks with Cool Mini or Not's Chern An Ng about Kickstarter from CMON's perspective.  This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 3 April 2017
In this episode, Isaac and Bruce talk about the triple-play for March: Viking games. (55:56) Erik and Don give their choices for the Triple Play and announce April's triple play topic. 
This episode was sponsored by the Grand Gamers Guild and their upcoming games Unreal Estate and Stroop. On Board Games listeners can enter a contest to win Stroop and an Unreal Estate jigsaw puzzle by visiting https://grandgamersguild.com/obg/ Parts of this episode were edited by Greuven Reuven. Thanks Reuven, you rock. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Tue, 28 March 2017
In this episode, Don and Erik are joined not only by Bruce, but the entire Party Game Cast: Rocki, Mike, and Brian. Together they all talk about some food they've eaten and where party games are going, as well as what is a party game.  Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 20 March 2017
In this episode, Issac and Stephanie talk with Lyle and Chris from Crit Camp Gaming about broadcasting their board gaming on Twitch.  (49:10) In the Review-a-Palooza Isaac and Stephanie look at:
Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 13 March 2017
In this episode, Don, Erik, and Scott Nicholson talk about starting the podcast 10 years ago and how its evolved. They then discuss games they are still playing from 10 years ago. (59:58) Isaac and Stephanie discuss the games they are still playing from 10 years ago. (1:53:40) Don, Erik and Scott look at their triple play picks for drafting games. (2:11:03) Lastly, Giles adds his own take to 10 years and the triple play. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 6 March 2017
In this episode, Isaac talks with Matt Wolfe from Game Designers of North Carolina, about gaming terminology; specifically about decision scales. (27:26) Giles adds his own terminology to our growing lexicon. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 27 February 2017
In this episode, Don and Isaac talk with Dirk Knemeyer from Artana Games about what they've played lately.  (43:52) Next, Isaac, Don, and Dirk talk about the vocabulary of games. (1:57:07) Lastly, Erik and Don take a further look at the Robotech RPG Tactics Kickstarter. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 20 February 2017
In this episode, Don and Stephanie talk about the latest serious issue that has come up on the Robotech Tactics Kickstarter.
Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 13 February 2017
In this episode, Isaac and Stephanie talk with Nick Mariner from the Perfect Information Podcast abou the BGG Con Premium tickets. (33:06) Next, the three engage in a critical discussion of board gaming and society. (1:25:05) In the Review-a-palooza, Erik and Don take a look at:
Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Direct download: obg232_020617.mp3
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Mon, 6 February 2017
In this episode, Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about their picks for the Triple Play of January: racing games. (1:02) Next, Isaac and Stephanie talk to Steve Schirra from Twitch all about broadcasting board games.  (1:46) Lastly, Don talks briefly about a game company's opportunity to raise money for charity. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 30 January 2017
In this episode, Don and Isaac talk to Andrew Parks from Quixotic Games about intellectual property and the rising costs due to import fees on products from China.  (35:18) Next, Don, Isaac, and Andrew Parks talk all about deck/pool building games. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 23 January 2017
In this episode, Don and Erik talk about what they've played lately, including a preview of Gamelyn Games' Heroes of Land, Air, and Sea and a review of Asmodee Digital's Mysterium on Steam. (29:50) Next, Don and Erik talk about the impact of spatial aspects of board games. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 16 January 2017
In this episode, Isaac talks to Amber Cook, manager of Asmodess Digital, about what they've played lately.  (31:24) Then, Isaac and Amber discuss digital and the tabletop and where things are going. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 9 January 2017
In this episode, Don and Isaac talk to Jeff Bailey about what they've played lately and social enjoyment in board games.  (1:05:14) In the review-a-palooza, Don and Erik look at:
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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Mon, 2 January 2017
In this episode, Don talks with Bill Corey from the Cubist podcast about walking around, meeting people, connecting with, and forming, your tribe at conventions.  (34:13) Next, Don, Bruce, and Erik introduce a new monthly segment called Triple Play. This month's topic: race games. (37:48) After that, Isaac introduces a new segment called Critical Hits. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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