Mon, 30 December 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik review some games including:
 (34:43) After the break, they continue their reviews with:
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Mon, 23 December 2019
In this episode, Erik, Adrienne, and Kathleen to talk all about games they've played lately including:
(20:40) After the break, they talk about the ten games new gamers should get to start a collection. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek |
Mon, 16 December 2019
In this episode, Erik is joined by Glenn Cotter to talk all about games they've played lately including:
(20:51) After the break, they talk about the rules that don't make it into the rulebook. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek |
Mon, 9 December 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Adam Cetnerowski all about games they've played lately including: Taverns of Tiefenthal Slay the Spire Monster Slayers Tapestry Horrified  (30:02) After the break, they talk about games that get in the way of their own fun. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek |
Mon, 2 December 2019
It's the BGG Con episode!  We get together a bunch of great people to celebrate and talk all about this year's BGG Con. Come listen to:
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Mon, 25 November 2019
In this episode, Adrienne and Kathleen talk all about tiny games.  (30:32) After the break, they continue their best tiny games discussion and then talk about what they've played lately including:
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Mon, 18 November 2019
In this episode, Don talks with Jeff Tidball from Atlas Games about things they've done lately including:
 (17:29) After that, the two talk about game design. (1:01:49) Lastly, Brian Counter is back to look at the Alexa skill Monster Hunter. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek |
Mon, 11 November 2019
In this episode, Erik and Don talk with Philip Orbanes, author of Tortured Cardboard about the history of some famous games.  (18:33) After that, the three talk about what it takes to make a game a classic. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek |
Mon, 4 November 2019
In this episode, Erik, Adrienne, and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately, including:
 (24:43) After that, the trio do a triple play on roll and write games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek |
Mon, 28 October 2019
In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Mike Selinker from Lone Shark Games about games they've played lately, including:
 (17:20) After that, Don, Bruce and Mike talk about political games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 21 October 2019
In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Mike Selinker from Lone Shark Games about games they've played lately, including:
(30:45) After that, Don and Bruce talk about Extra Life (37:18) Lastly, Don, Bruce and Mike talk about collaborating with other super-creatives. And the creation of Sausage Party. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/loneshark/paul-and-storms-sausage-party Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 14 October 2019
In this episode, Adrienne Ezell talks with Kathleen Mercury about Design Days at conventions.  (54:25) After that, Adrienne talks with Ben Begeal, Mayor of UnPub about games they've played lately like:
And then they discuss UnPub. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 7 October 2019
In this episode, Don talks with Manda and Errol from the Room Escape Divas about games they've played lately, including:
(28:45) After the break, the three do a Triple-Play about mystery games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 30 September 2019
In this episode, Don, Isaac, and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately, including:
(34:15) After the break, they talk about credits in boardgames, who should get them, where should they be, and what use they are. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 23 September 2019
In this episode, Don talks with Stephanie Frey and Lynn Theory about games they've played lately. (17:25) After the break, they talk about boardgames in app form. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 16 September 2019
In this episode, Erik, and Don talk about what they've played lately including:
(29:04) After the break, they talk about somethings about playing board games that annoy them. (1:04:32) Finally, Brian Counter talks about AI fun. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 9 September 2019
In this episode, Erik, and Adrienne talk about what they've played lately including:
Next, they give a review of The Artemis Project (29:12) After the break, they give reviews on:
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 2 September 2019
In this episode, Erik, Donald, and Giles Pritchard talk about what they've played lately including:
(38:33) After the break, the trio answer more listener questions. (1:06:34) Lastly, Brian Counter is back to talk about Down the Strech. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 26 August 2019
In this episode, Erik, Donald, and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including:
(28:36) After the break, the trio talk about ways to donate the games you no longer want. (1:17:01) Lastly, Brian Counter is back to talk about Heroes Welcome and Bargain Quest. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 19 August 2019
In this episode, Adrienne Ezell and Kathleen Mercury talk about their experiences at GenCon 2019  (31:22) After the break, Adrienne and Isaac Shalev talk a little about their GenCon experiences. (1:11:26) Lastly, Adrienne and Kathleen finish up with more games and merriment from Indianapolis. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 12 August 2019
In this episode, Erik and Donald talk about what they've played lately including:
(21:55) After the break, the two take a look at stranger things you do when you are designing games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 5 August 2019
In this episode, Erik and Donald talk about what they've played lately including:
They also get into a discussion on painting miniatures. (29:07) After the break, the two take a look at the feedback they've received on some recent episodes. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 29 July 2019
In this episode, Donald is joined by Juliana and Ariel of Wild Optimists to talk about creating a press mailer for the digital release for Sony and Think Jam’s Escape Room movie. (25:10) After the break, they continue their talk about their designs and escape games. Wild Optimists: Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 22 July 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Adam Cetnerowski about the games they've played lately including:
(34:54) After the break, they talk about what we look for in cooperative games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 15 July 2019
In this episode, Don talks with Isaac Shalev and Geoff Engelstein about the games they've played lately including:
 (22:54) After the break, they talk about categorizing game mechanics and the book they wrote. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 8 July 2019
In this episode, Don talks about his experience at ALA and he and Erik talk about the games they've played lately including:
 (40:37) After the break, they talk about what a sandbox game is and how to make a good one. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 1 July 2019
In this episode, Isaac and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately including:
(34:47) After the break, they talk all about the UK Games Expo (and hotels and drinks recommendations). Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 24 June 2019
In this episode, Don, and Erik talk about games they've played lately including:
(19:34) After the break, they talk legacy games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 17 June 2019
In this episode, Don, Erik and Adrienne talk about games they've played lately including:
(17:17) After the break, they talk all about expansions. (1:14:37) Lastly, Brian Counter gives us his thoughts on Medici. Be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Endeavor: Age of Expansion, starting June 18th. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 10 June 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Sean Torrens from Rowdy with a Chance of Meeples, about games they've played lately including:
 (32:15) After the break, they tackle this month's Triple Play: Table Presence. (1:37:16) Lastly, Adrienne Ezell tells us her Triple Play choices for Table presence. Be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Endeavor: Age of Expansion, starting June 18th. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 3 June 2019
In this episode, Isaac and Mike Bonet, from the Who, What, Why podcast talk ALOT about Game of Thrones, the show and books.  (1:22:17) After the break, the two are joined by Dan Thurot, from Space-Biff!, to deconstruct Space Corp; a deep dive into the game and into game design decisions. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 27 May 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik talk about going to conventions both from a publisher and an attendee perspective. (34:50) After the break, Erik and Adrienne Ezell talk about their experiences at Geekway to the West 2019. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 20 May 2019
In this episode, Isaac takes a look at the Kickstarter project Twisty Little Passages. Next he talks with Sriraman Subbaraman about games they've played lately, including:
 Sriraman Subbaraman (29:14) After the break, they talk about asymmetrical games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 13 May 2019
In this episode, Don talks with Stephan Reilly, Tyler Hall, and Chris Tenuta about their recently earned degrees in Game Design and time at the BGNLab, the research lab for the Brantford Games Network.  BGN Lab Stephan Reilly
Tyler Hall
Chris Tenuta
(21:41) After the break, they continue their discussions about what they learned and how it can be applied to a broad range of games. (1:02:50) Lastly, Brian Counter takes a look at the Quacks of Quedlinburg Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 6 May 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately including:
(15:49) After the break, they break out another review-a-palooza where they look at:
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 29 April 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik are joined by the Podfather himself, Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games to talk about games they've played lately including:
 (26:25) After the break, they dive deeper into their Triple Play category:Epic games! Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 22 April 2019
In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Moe Tousignant, the Tabletop Bellhop, about games they've played lately including:
 Webpage: https://tabletopbellhop.com Twitter: @tabletopbellhop https://www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop https://www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/ Email: moe@tabletopbellhop.com Send your gaming questions to: questions@tabletopbellhop.com (42:11) After the break, they talk about introducing people to the hobby. (1:16:12) Lastly, Brian Counter takes a look at Dungeon Roll. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 15 April 2019
In this episode, Isaac and Philip DuBarry, designer of Black Orchestra, talk about games they've played lately including:
 (31:34) After the break, they dive deeper playtesting exploits. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 8 April 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately including:
(25:56) After the break, they dive deeper into their Triple Play category: Story Games Add your favorite story games or comment on the ones already there at the Triple Play Story Games Geeklist. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 1 April 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Marc Specter and Joe Hopkins from Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played recently including:
(28:08) After the break, they talk about designing games with a message. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 25 March 2019
In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Dominic Crapuchettes from Northstar Games about games they've played recently including:
 (23:50) After the break, they take a look at the extensive playtesting that Northstar underwent for their latest game Oceans. Be sure to check out the pre-order of Grand Gamers Guild's latest offering Shikoku. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 18 March 2019
In this episode, Don and Adrienne talk about convention experiences. (31:35) After the break, they dive deeper into conventions including the people that you meet and what to bring. Be sure to check out the pre-order of Grand Gamers Guild's latest offering Shikoku. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 11 March 2019
In this episode, Isaac talks with Nick Bently from Northstar Games about what they've played lately, including:
 (33:54) After the break, they discuss the concept of Outside-In game design. Be sure to check out the pre-order of Grand Gamers Guild's latest offering Shikoku. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 4 March 2019
It's another review-a-palooza with Don and Erik! In this episode, they cover:
(29:20) After the break, they tackle:
(57:22) Lastly, Brian Counter is back with 11 reviews of Alexa skills. Be sure to check out the pre-order of Grand Gamers Guild's latest offering Shikoku. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 25 February 2019
In this episode, Isaac and Adrienne talk with Sara Perry about games they've played lately, including:
 (29:26) Next, they talk about inclusion at the game table and what can be done to promote it. Be sure to check out the pre-order of Grand Gamers Guild's latest offering Shikoku. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 18 February 2019
It's another argument hour with T C Petty III and Seth Jaffee. This time they discuss the Cognitive Load a game generates. (22:52) After the break, they dive deeper into cognitive load and the implications it has on design. Be sure to check out the pre-order of Grand Gamers Guild's latest offering Shikoku. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 11 February 2019
In this episode, Isaac talks with Daniel Newman about games they've played lately, including:
 (48:13) Next, they talk about the advantages of small conventions. (1:13:29) Lastly, Brian Counter talks about what he calls Roll and Receive games. Be sure to check out the pre-order of Grand Gamers Guild's latest offering Shikoku. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 4 February 2019
In this episode, Erik, Don, and Adrienne Ezell talk about some games they've played lately including:
(29:57) Next the trio do a review-a-palooza where they look at:
Be sure to check out the pre-order of Grand Gamers Guild's latest offering Shikoku. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 28 January 2019
In this episode, Isaac talks to Steven Aramini, designer of Sprawlopolis and others, about some games they've played lately including:
 (29:41) Next the duo talk about how to get so much game into so few components. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 21 January 2019
In this episode, Don is joined by Lisa and David Spira, of the Room Escape Artist, to talk about what they've been up to.  Guests: Lisa and David Spira
(20:01) Next, the trio talk about the wide variety of tabletop escape room experiences. 11 Principles of tabletop escape room design https://roomescapeartist.com/2018/09/09/11-principles-of-tabletop-escape-game-design/ Tale of Ord https://www.getpostcurious.com/ Tabletop Escape Experiences we talked about. Escape the Room Escape Room the Game Exit Unlock Deckscape Stand AloneEscape the Crate Cypher House Mysterious Package Company Lock Paper Scissors Subscription ServicesDispatch by Breakout Hunt a Killer Finders Seekers MakerspaceSparkfun https://www.sparkfun.com Prototype Harp
Thingiverse Room Escape (TRE) Start PostcardsCryptogram Puzzle Post Enigma Emporium Non Escape Room board gamesSherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Tales of the Mythos Detective the Modern Crime Board Game Time Stories Escape TalesInverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 14 January 2019
In this episode, Erik and Bruce talk about some games they've played lately (and a con they went to) including:
(40:07) Next the duo review the latest Jackbox Party Pack 5 from Jackbox games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
Mon, 7 January 2019
In this episode, Erik and Don talk about some games they've played lately including:
(22:30) Next the duo talk about what makes board games fun, especially to new players. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg |
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