On Board Games
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In this episode, Isaac and Adrienne talk with Sara Perry about games they've played lately, including:

  • Arkham Horror the card game
  • Gloomhaven
  • Sentinels of the Multiverse
  • Dragonfire
  • 7th Continent
  • Beasts of Balance
  • Catch the Moon
  • Ancient Artifacts
  • Nemesis
 
(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.
 
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Direct download: obg338_022519.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EST

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.

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg337_021819.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EST

In this episode, Isaac talks with Daniel Newman about games they've played lately, including:

  • Scythe
  • Wingspan
  • Dominant Species
  • Found furniture crafting (not a game)
 
(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
Twitter: @onboardgames
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Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com
On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg336_021119.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EST

In this episode, Erik, Don, and Adrienne Ezell talk about some games they've played lately including: 

  • Concordia
  • Egizia
  • Lizboa
  • Gloomhaven
 
(29:57) Next the trio do a review-a-palooza where they look at:
  • Pacific Victory
  • Carpe Diem
  • Koi
  • Xia
  • Meeple Realty's Xia insert
  • Passing Through Petra
  • Big Dig
  • Cupcake Empire
  • Gaia
  • Escape Room Z
 
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
Twitter: @onboardgames
RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss
Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com
On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg335_020419.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EST