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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guildmaster Marc Specter to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Mille Fiori
  • Kingdom Rush
  • Roll for It
  • Tiny Laser Heist

 

You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.

(32:26) Then, they discuss what their 2025 gaming resolutions are.

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Direct download: obg554_12302024.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Plaay Sports
  • Obsession Characters
  • Monopoly Chance
  • Thunder Road Carnival of Chaos
  • Tiny Laser Heist

 

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(36:10) Then, they discuss toyetics in game design

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Direct download: obg553_121624.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Freedom Five
  • Trophy Gold
  • Vacsen
  • Obsession
  • Crusader Kings
  • Midnight Suns

 

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(24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs.

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Direct download: obg552_120224.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Freedom Five
  • The Artemis Enterprise
  • Castles of Mad King Ludwig
  • Great Excavations

 

You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.

(27:16) Then, they discuss what are the responsibilities of a backer of a crowdfunded game.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bill Corey talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

 

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(25:57) The discuss if game design is art and if so, how?

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steven Chivers talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

 

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(30:25) Next, they talk about ways to travel with games.

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Direct download: obg549_102024.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Flip 7
  • Endeavor Deep Sea
  • Balatro Mobile
  • Mini Poker Chips (BGG Thread here)
  • Jackbox Survey Sample

 

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(30:26) Next, they talk about the systems behind game design, the AI of the game itself.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Scott's Giant Meeple Dicetower
  • Slay the Spire the board game
  • First in Flight
  • Alice is MIssing
  • Owlbear Omlette and Prisoner of the Elf King

 

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(29:41) Next, they talk about how you can use AI in your RPG campaign.

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Direct download: obg547_092324.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steve Chivers of Board Game Chin Wag to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Distilled
  • Too Many Bones
  • Sky Team
  • Slay the Spire the board game
  • Orleans


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(32:47) Next, they talk about how Eurogames have evolved over time.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Endangered - Australia
  • Endangered Rescue - Galapagos Penguins
  • Gravity Falls ARG
  • Gloomhaven
  • Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition
  • Red Catherdral


You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.

Check out the Tir na nOg reprint on Kickstarter now!

(16:58) Next, they talk about Marc's experiences at this year's GenCon and what happens when your games keep selling out.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Ori Kagan to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Dune
  • Harrow County
  • The Fog: Escape from Paradise
  • Tin Helm
  • Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition
  • Super Snipers


You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.

You can visit Ori Kagan at https://www.kaganproductions.com/

(23:43) Next, they talk about creating Kickstarter videos and finding that true marketing plan for your game.

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Direct download: obg544_081224.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Isaac Shalev to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Ark Nova
  • Legacy of Yo
  • Draft and Write Records
  • Obsession
  • Ezra and Nehamiah
  • New Angles


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(28:23) Next, they talk all what happens when the theme of a game changes during design.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Jacob Bowers from Well To Do Walrus Games to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Space Empires 4x
  • Words of a Feather
  • Eclipse Second Dawn
  • Wyrmspan


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(22:21) Next, they talk all about ways to help break designer block.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce are joind by Jeff Anderson from QWYX Events and BGG, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Blood on the Clocktower
  • Charcuterie
  • The Plum Island Horror
  • The Gang
  • Zendo
  • Words of a Feather


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(30:54) Next, they talk all about hosting and attending gaming cruises and conventions.

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Direct download: obg541_070124.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Tony Lawhorne from Lawhorne Design, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Faraway
  • Federation
  • Savage Worlds Adventure Edition
  • Draft & Write Records
  • Hissy Fit
  • Xylotar


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(17:56) Next, they talk about creating eye-catching things for your convention booth.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Steve Chivers, from Board Game Chin Wag, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • World Wonders
  • Heat: Pedal to the Metal
  • Atlantis Rising
  • Pole Position


You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES

(27:17) Next, they talk about the mental health, specifically depression and anxiety, and how you can use board games to help.

Click here for information on R U OK day and mental health resources.

Click here for information from SAMHSA National Health Care.

Click here for information from the National Institute of Mental Health.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • The Podfather Cruise II overview
  • Cabanga
  • Penny Black
  • Expressions
  • My Fathers Work
  • That's not a Hat


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(39:41) Next, they talk about the UnPub convention and Bruce's experiences there.

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Direct download: obg538_052024.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played including:

  • Dead Man's Draw
  • Camel Up
  • Bier Pioniere
  • Ora et Labora
  • A brief tangent on budgeting


You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES

(24:40) Next, they talk about the psychology behind Bouba Kiki and Stroop and designing games around these types of concepts.

The Kickstarter is active until May 3, 2024, so check it out!

 

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Direct download: obg537_042924.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:

  • The Morrison Game Factory
  • Mystery Dice
  • Planet Unknown
  • HeroQuest
  • Isle of Cats
  • Castles of Burgundy GameFound


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(26:08) Next, they talk about conflict resultions in RPGs and how to make that conflict fun and memorable.

 

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Direct download: obg536_042224.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Bob Wieman, the Scholeologist himself, to talk about games they've played including:

  • Marvel Champions
  • Istanbul the dice game
  • Masks RPG
  • Goblin Quest RPG
  • Trophy Gold RPG
  • Bohananza
  • The Crew


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(27:36) Next, they talk about Kickstarter, are there companies that are too big for it, and what impact does it have on the board game landscape.

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Direct download: obg535_040824.mp3
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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:

  • Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition
  • Picture Perfect
  • Quacks of Quedlinberg
  • Discworld RPG
  • Outgunned RPG


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(20:53) Next, they talk briefly about ShushCon and Token Con and then about creating a new game collection from scratch.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played including:


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(21:08) Next, they talk about innovation vs. iteration in game design and its impacts.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:

  • Magical Kitties Save the Day
  • Rising Sun
  • Forest Shuffle
  • Captain Sonar


(14:54) Next, they talk about getting your players to be engaged with your RPG campaign.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce are joined by Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies to talk about games they've played including:

  • Ice Cool
  • Rhino Hero
  • Binho
  • Camp Grizzly
  • Mythwind
  • Ready Set Bet


Allies or Enemies YouTube Channel

(23:43) Next, they talk about games from their youth and what it is about them they remember most.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Don and Bruce to talk about games they've played including:

  • Return to Dark Tower RPG
  • Ghostbusters RPG
  • Draft Duel
  • Imperial
  • The Patriot
  • Sushi Boat
  • Tiny Epic Cthulhu
  • Blood on the Clocktower


Next, they talk about what they they will play or what they are interested in 2024.

 

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Level Up Board Game Podcast host Patrick Hepner to talk about games they've played including:

  • ISS Vanguard
  • Frost Punk
  • Obsession
  • Thunder Road Vendetta


(29:06) Next, they talk about how to choose what game to play next at game night.

Link to Erik's game menu.

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