On Board Games
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In this episode Isaac talks with Dori Adar about what they've played lately including:

  • Hades
  • 7 Wonders
  • Solo gaming
  • Latice

(22:14) Next, they take a look at Dori's ABS system of game design.

https://doriadar.medium.com/abs-the-formula-for-building-games-about-building-9f4fb8ce6396

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

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Direct download: obg434_122820.mp3
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In this episode Erik and Bill Corey Jr. talk about what they've played lately including:

  • Terraforming Mars (digital)
  • Chiseled
  • Agricola

(18:16) Next, they take a look at one versus many games

 

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

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Direct download: obg433_122120.mp3
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In this episode Erik and Isaac talk with Iain Chantler about what they've played lately including:

  • The 7th Continent
  • Spirit Island
  • Terraforming Mars

(20:16) Next, they take a look at how games can become more ecological sustainable.

Sustainability in Games: http://www.sustainabilityingames.com/

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

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Direct download: obg432_121420.mp3
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In this episode Don is joined by Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild where they talk about how they’ve been entertaining themselves lately.

(18:32) Next, they dig into the perils companies have to face after a successful Kickstarter campaign and what the Grand Gamers Guild can do to help. Also, at the end of the episode Marc makes a special offer to On Board Games listeners. 

Grand Gamer's Guild holiday specials:

  • Kringle Caper Special!  Buy 8 get 1 FREE and FREE U.S. shipping
  • On Board Games Listener Specials 10% off on anything  - through midnight Wed Dec 10 with discount code: INVERSE

Link to the GGG store: https://grandgamersguild.com/games/

Link to The Kringle Caper: https://grandgamersguild.com/the-kringle-caper/

 

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Direct download: obg431_120720.mp3
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In this episode Don and Erik welcome Stephen Buonocore to talk about what they've played lately including:

  • Twilight Imperium 4th edition
  • War of the Ring
  • Gloomhaven (digital)
  • Evil Dead 2
  • Zombiecide: Night of the Living Dead

(22:13) Next they talk about what they look for in different types of games like zombies, euros, RPGs ,etc.

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

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Direct download: obg430_113020.mp3
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In this episode Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including:

  • Half Truth
  • Secrets of the Lost Station
  • Gloomhaven (digital)
  • Similo

(27:15) Next they do a review of Jackbox Party Pack 7

(1:11:41) Lastly, Brian Counter is back with a look at Star Finder.

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

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Direct download: obg429_112320.mp3
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In this episode Don, Erik, and Isaac talk about what Isaac has been up to lately, including a new game of his that are coming out soon, Waddle Down Town.

They also talk about prototyping digitally and other topics of interest.

(29:46) The talk continues and leads into what they have been playing lately, including:

  • Unlock
  • Freedom Force
  • Terraforming Mars (digital)
  • Glory to Rome
  • Scooby Doo Escape game
  • Gloomhaven (digital)
Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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Direct download: obg428_111620.mp3
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In this episode Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played recently including:

Freedom Force

Among Us

Pop Up Dungeon

Card Hunter

(21:06) Next the two talk about shedding games from their collection and the Dewey Game-collection Life Cycle.

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

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Direct download: obg427_110920.mp3
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In this episode Erik and Bruce are joined by Your Moderator Chris to talk all about game shows and their connection to board games and vice versa.

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In this episode Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played lately including:

  • Jackbox Party Pack 7
  • The Kringle Caper
  • Blood on the Clocktower

(26:14) Then they discuss Bill's 6 types of problem players and what to do about them.

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Direct download: obg425_10262020.mp3
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In this episode Erik and Don talk about:

  • Cartooner
  • Erik finished painting the figures from Batman
  • Big Trouble in Little China
  • The Kringle Kaper
  • Fiasco

(21:14) Then they talk all about art games.

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Direct download: obg424_101920.mp3
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This episode starts with Erik and Don ranting about boards in board games before discussing the D&D Adventure Begins game, a new small escape room game from Grand Gamers Guild called The Kringle Caper, and them more general game ranting.

(20:20) Then they discuss battle mats for RPGs including a look at Loke Battle Mats' Little Book of Battle Mats.

(50:17) Lastly, Brian Counter joins us again to talk about Architects of the West Kingdom.

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Direct download: obg423_101220.mp3
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In this episode, Don talks with: 

De Karetas, Diva De 21 on BGG

Sean Torrens, Berix on BGG

Grand Strand Gamers on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/grandstrandgamers

RowdyMeeps on Facebook

@RowdyMeeps on Twitter

In this episode they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of expansions.

 

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

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Direct download: obg422_100520.mp3
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In this episode, Bruce, Don, and Erik get judgie about:

  • Heroquest
  • Hasbro using crowdfunding
  • Videogame Ports
  • The Expanse board game

(26:47) They continue with discussions about:

  • Hub Games
  • Agents of SMERSH
  • Godzilla Tokyo Clash
  • New superhero version of Defenders of the Realm
  • The upcoming Jackbox 7

(1:03:51) After the break, Brian Counter gives a review of Snowdonia.

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

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Direct download: obg421_092820.mp3
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In this episode, Adrienne and Kathleen talk with Mike Selinker talk about creating puzzles.

(1:04:16) After the break, Brian Counter gives a review of The Artemis Project.

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

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Direct download: obg420_092120.mp3
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In this episode, Don, Erik, and Bill Corey talk about games they've played lately, including:

  • Lord of the Rings
  • Concordia
  • Leaving Earth
  • And some shows they are streaming

(24:20) After the break, they launch into a Triple Play all about classic games.

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

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Direct download: obg419_091420.mp3
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including:

  • Rangers of Shadow Deep
  • Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
  • Unlock: Epic Adventures
  • Wingspan
  • Gloomhaven online
  • Lords of Waterdeep

(20:55) After the break, they have a free associated discussion about game purchases, game play, and on-line RPGs.

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Direct download: obg418_090720.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played lately, including:

  • Point Salad
  • Ankh-Morpork
  • A Study in Emerald
  • Exit Games: The Stormy Flight
  • Concordia

(24:23) After the break, they discuss educational use of games in both schools and in professional development.

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg417_083120.mp3
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In this episode, Don talks with Chris Bell about their experiences at GenCon Online this year.

(16:03) After the break, they discuss the games they played virtually at GenCon Online.

(45:09) Lastly, Brian Counter is back with a review of Cthulhu Death May Die.

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Direct download: obg416_082420.mp3
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In this episode, Kathleen talks with Danielle Reynolds and Emma Larkins about the importance of playtesting.

Danielle Reynolds

https://www.dmrcreativegroup.com/

Twitter @CreativeDmr, FB @DMR Creative Group

Emma Larkins

https://twitter.com/emmalarkins

Playtesting resources:

Chicago Discord - https://discord.gg/WdYeDd

Cardboard Edison Playtesting Groups - https://cardboardedison.com/playtest-groups


Seattle Discord - https://discord.gg/Cz8VgCd

Playtesting Etiquette - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xnb3rd_a9VAJ_393vx0u9SZ2k6kLRESg4jWh8i_0TuE/edit?usp=sharing

 

(13:48) After the break, the three talk in depth about how to playtest effectively.

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg415_081720.mp3
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In this episode, Kathleen talks with Fertessa Allyse and Sen-Foong Lim about inclusion and diversity in the board gaming space.

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

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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Direct download: obg414_081020.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Kathleen talk with Morgan Dontanville of Catan Studios about the future of conventions.

(50:43) In an OnRPGs segment, Erik and Don talk about dungeon crawls.

 
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Direct download: obg413_080320.mp3
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk about what they've been playing lately including:

  • Sentinels of Freedom
  • Sentinels of the Multiverse
  • Bruce's Twitch and YouTube game shows
  • Use Your Words
  • Downforce

(8:23) Next they talk about analyzing a game to make improvements to it and what to think about.

(37:59) Lastly, Chris O'Neill (9th Level Games) and Jon Maness (Swarmcast) join Donald to talk about Hosted Online RPG events where participants pay to play.

 

Chris O'Neill

@allhailkingtorg

https://www.9thlevel.com/onlinerpgevents 

 

Jon Maness

@TheSwarmCast

http://swarmcastpodcast.com/

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

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Direct download: obg412_072720.mp3
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In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Mike Selinker from Lone Shark Games talk about what they've been playing lately including:

  • Lords of Vegas on Tabletop Simulator
  • Terraforming Mars on STEAM
  • Headlock Paper Scissors
  • Clubhouse Games 51
  • Parsley

Dating Sim Games

  • Dream Daddy
  • Boyfriend Dungeon
  • I Love You Colonel Sanders

(24:57) Next they talk about what they are doing to support the gaming community, whether it be giving game stores support through retail deals or even making masks. Also they chat about the difficulty of moving games online from a host perspective. 

LONE SHARK GAMES Retailer package

lonesharkgames.com/retailer

(1:14:42) Lastly, Erik does a review of the Alexa skill Deep Space Dice that Brian took a look at last episode.

Friend of the Show Robert Searing needs our help after being laid off of his job of 20 years.
 
You can either visit his GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/lost-job-of-20-years-and-needing-help
 
Or visit http://inserthere.me and purchase a wonderfully made insert for one of your favorite games.

Mike Selinker

@mikeselinker 

http://lonesharkgames.com/ 

http://lonesharkgames.com/2020/07/15/our-retailer-recovery-booster-pack-debuts-also-gen-con-online 


Bruce Voge

@BGtheGameShow

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

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Direct download: obg411_072020.mp3
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In this episode, Erik, Adrienne, and Kathleen talk about what they've been playing lately including:

  • Rallyman GT
  • Horrified
  • Wordsy
  • Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective

 

Mike Selinker

@mikeselinker

http://lonesharkgames.com/

http://lonesharkgames.com/2020/07/15/our-retailer-recovery-booster-pack-debuts-also-gen-con-online

Bruce Voge

@BGtheGameShow

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy5dVKmOOYlq-wS_Wfjnuog

(20:01) Next they take a look at some older games, some good, some bad, and some ugly.

(59:22) Lastly, Brian Counter does a review of Deep Space D6 and the Alexa skill based on it, Deep Space Dice.

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Direct download: obg410_07132020.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk about what they've been playing lately including:

  • Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
  • No Thanks
  • Downforce
  • Fickle
  • Gravwell
  • Kings Court
  • Xcom: Chimera Squad
  • Automobiles
  • Terraforming Mars

(34:01) Next they talk about what happens when expectations and game play experience meet.

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Direct download: obg409_070620.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and new co-host Bill Corey talk about what they've been playing lately including:

  • Carcassone
  • Cacoa
  • Xia
  • Minecraft

(20:41) Next they talk about designing victory conditions in board games.

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Direct download: obg408_062920.mp3
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In this episode, Adrienne, Don, and Isaac talk about what they've been playing lately including:

  • RPG character generation
  • Zombie Kids Evolution
  • Charterstone

(25:36) Next they talk about the impact the current situation has on Kickstarter and on distribution.

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Direct download: obg407_062220.mp3
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In this episode, Adrienne and Kathleentalk with Nick Little from Indie Game Studios about the impact and need for game development after design.

(20:09) Next the discussion continues.

(50:28) Lastly, Brian Counter talks to us about an Alexa skill based on the TMG game Dungeon Roll.

 
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Direct download: obg406_061520.mp3
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UPDATE - GAMA has cancelled Origins Online.



In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Danni Loe from GAMA about what they've been playing lately including Bruce's new game show.

@dannibelow

GAMA – Game Manufacturers Association

www.gama.org

Origins Online 2020, June 19-21

Origins Game Fair 2020, October 7-11

GAMA Expo 2021, March 9-12

https://www.originsgamefair.com/origins-tv

@originsgames https://twitter.com/originsgames

 

(18:50) Next they talk all about the upcoming Origins Online convention.

 
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Direct download: obg405_060820.mp3
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In this episode, Don talks with Chris Bell about the results of April's Condemic.

(46:02) Next Erik and Don talk a little about the May Condemic and the upcoming June 6th one.

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Direct download: obg404_053120.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:29am EDT

In this episode, Don talks with Amanda from Room Escape Divas and Rita Orlov from Post Curious about what they've been playing lately including:

  • Gloomhaven
  • Sagrada
  • Fog of Love

(22:49) Next they talk about creating narrative games.

(1:06:47) Lastly, Brian Counter reviews the Alexa skill Desolate.

 

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Direct download: obg403_052520.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Bruce talk about what they've been up to lately including Bruce's Twitch channel.

(20:26) Next they talk about the games in Jackbox Party Pack 6.

 
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Direct download: obg402_051820.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately:

  • Condemic convention on May 16
  • Tiny Epic games
  • Endangered
  • Jedi Fallen Order
  • Xcom: Chimera Squad

 

(33:26) Next they talk about Don's RPG GM club he is forming.

(44:04) Lastly, they discuss some tips and tricks for Tabletop Simulator.
 
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Direct download: obg401_051120.mp3
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In this special episode, Erik and Kathleen talk with Stephen Buonocore from Stronghold Games about things they've done lately:

  • Happy Hour at the Stronghold
  • Jackbox Games
  • Gloomhaven

 

Next the three talk about the impact of the current crisis on publishers, games stores, and distributors.

(55:22) Lastly, we play back the songs we received for the parody contest and announce a winner.
 
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Direct download: obg400_050420.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about some games they've played lately:

  • Endeavor Age of Sail
  • Horrified
  • Fabled Fruit
  • Muse
  • Tabletop Simulator
  • Humboldt's Great Voyage
  • Bees
  • Rail Baron
  • Gaslands

 

(25:17) Next the three talk about the impact of the current crisis on smaller game companies.

(54:15) Lastly, Brian Counter is back, this time taking a look at the Alexa skill 3%.
 
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Direct download: obg399_042720.mp3
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In this episode, Don and Bruce talk with Mike from Lone Shark Games about trading and negotiation in games.

Check out the Lords of Vegas 19th Anniversary: Underworld and Boss Bundle on Kickstarter. 

Reminder: We are also asking you to get in on the act. Send us your best parody song(s) by April 25, 2020 to be entered in to a contest for a $50 gift card to Miniature Market. You will not be judged on the quality of your singing but rather the creativeness of your content.

If you do not wish your entry to be played on a future show, please include that in the submission. All submissions can be sent to onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com

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Direct download: obg398_042020.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk about some games they've played lately:

Gloomhaven (computer)

Xia: Legends of the Drift

Don's online convention

Then they talk about:

  • Frosthaven
  • Collection culling
  • Game choice
  • Game reviews
  • Looking at the good parts about games

We are also asking you to get in on the act. Send us your best parody song(s) by April 25, 2020 to be entered in to a contest for a $50 gift card to Miniature Market. You will not be judged on the quality of your singing but rather the creativeness of your content.

If you do not wish your entry to be played on a future show, please include that in the submission. All submissions can be sent to onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com

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Direct download: obg397_041320.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Kathleen play some fun parody songs about boardgames.

You read that right.

(12:50) The Game - sung by Erik Dewey

(18:49) What's this - sung by Errol

(27:04) No Thanks - sung by Kathleen Mercury

(31:20) Relax - sung by Erik Dewey

(37:30) Space Elevator - sung by Isaac Shalev

(43:28) The Final Stronghold - sung by Erik Dewey

 

We are also asking you to get in on the act. Send us your best parody song(s) by April 25, 2020 to be entered in to a contest for a $50 gift card to Miniature Market. You will not be judged on the quality of your singing but rather the creativeness of your content.

If you do not wish your entry to be played on a future show, please include that in the submission. All submissions can be sent to onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com

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Direct download: obg396_040620.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30am EDT

In this episode, Erik and Don ramble, reflect, and review about games while hiding in their respective OBG bunkers.
 
They talk about:
  • Charterstone
  • Through the Ages
  • Slay the Spire
  • Gloomhaven
  • Xia
  • Oceans
  • Sanctum
  • Horizons
 
 
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Direct download: obg395_033020.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played recently including:
The Brilliant Boar
Outer Rim
 

 
After that, the two talk about gaming on-line, solo, and gaming-adjacent activities to take place while staying at home.
 
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Direct download: obg394_032320.mp3
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In this episode, Adrienne and Don talk with Sen-Foong Lim about story telling in games.
 
https://twitter.com/SenFoongLim
 
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Direct download: obg393_031620.mp3
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In this episode, Kathleen and Adrienne talk with AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps from Girls Game Shelf about inclusion in game design and the Pathways Fellowship.
 
Pathways Fellowship information
 
(26:29) After the break, the three talk about The Pathways Fellowship some more.
 
(57:02) Lastly, Erik and Bruce take of tour of GameStop 2.0.
 
 
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Direct download: obg392_030920.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Bruce talk with Jay Cormier about what they've played lately including:
  • In the Hall of the Mountain King
  • Betrayal Legacy
  • Scooby Doo Escape from the Haunted Mansion
  • Flux
 
@bamboozlebros
 
(22:50) After the break, the three talk about making games using an IP.
 
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Direct download: obg391_030220.mp3
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In this episode, Erik talks with Chaz Marler from Pair of Dice Paradise about what they've played lately including:
  • Clank Legacy
  • Betrayal Legacy
  • Rumble Nation
  • Warfighter
 
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(27:08) After the break, the two talk about how board gaming facilitates social connections.
 
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Direct download: obg390_022420.mp3
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In this episode, Don talks with Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild and Ricky Yaner, designer of Gorinto, about what they've played lately including:
  • Weavers
  • Oceans
  • Wanted 7
  • Welcome To...
 
 
(22:00) After the break, the three talk about working for large and small game companies.
 
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Direct download: obg389_021720.mp3
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In this episode, Don. Erik and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including:
  • Chronicles of Crime
  • Oh My Goods
  • Red 7
 
(24:11) After the break, the three talk about on-line deck building games.
 
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Direct download: obg388_021020.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Adrienne talks little Battletech before reviewing:
  • On Mars
  • Rebellion: Rise of the Empire
  • Cat Cafe
  • Auztralia
  • Coral Islands
  • Sanctum
 
 
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Direct download: obg387_020320.mp3
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In this episode, Erik and Don talk with Rob Daviau from Restoration Games about what they've played lately, including:
  • Fiasco
  • Wingspan
  • Various prototypes
  • A Castle for all Seasons
  • Let's Make a Bus Route
  • Gorinto
  • Oceans
 
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(22:09) Next the three talk about how Restoration Games approached turning the nostalgia for Dark Tower into an entirely new game.
 
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Direct download: obg386_012720.mp3
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In this episode, Adrienne talks with Jay Cormier from Off the Page Games about what they've played lately, including:
  • Codenames
  • Times Up
  • Battletech
  • Gloomhaven
 
 
(14:42) Next the two talk all about starting up your own game company and what to consider.
 
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Direct download: obg385_012020.mp3
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In this episode, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including:
  • Gorinto
  • Oceans
  • Painting miniatures
  • Outer Rim solo
 
(22:11) Next the two talk about games they would like see in the future.
 
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Direct download: obg384_011320.mp3
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In this episode, Adrienne and Erik take a deep dive into Graphic Design for board games and what it can do for game play.
 
 
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Direct download: obg383_010620.mp3
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