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NewEpisode 107: Bryan Bornmueller - Pitching Boardgames: Publisher’s View - Top 5 Trick Taking Games - Tichu and a Baby BlanketNovember 6, 2026 · 1 h 16 min
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Fortnightly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.

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  1. Episode 107: Bryan Bornmueller - Pitching Boardgames: Publisher’s View - Top 5 Trick Taking Games - Tichu and a Baby Blanket

    1 h 16 minEpisode 107

    Episode 107: Bryan Bornmueller - Pitching Boardgames: Publisher’s View - Top 5 Trick Taking Games - Tichu and a Baby BlanketBryan Bornmueller, designer, scout, and The Lord of the Rings lover, joins me to talk …

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    Episode 107: Bryan Bornmueller - Pitching Boardgames: Publisher’s View - Top 5 Trick Taking Games - Tichu and a Baby Blanket


    Bryan Bornmueller, designer, scout, and The Lord of the Rings lover, joins me to talk about his job(s) at Asmodee, pitching games from the publisher’s side, and his love of trick taking games.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:16 Who is Bryan Brommueller?

    00:01:19 Working for Asmodee

    00:06:21 The start of Office Dog Games

    00:09:24 Tabletop Career Path

    00:11:44 Pitching Board Games, Publisher's View

    00:15:33 Sharing pitches between Asmodee studios

    00:18:39 First pass over pitches

    00:21:02 Bryan's Pitching Tips

    00:24:53 Signing games that's not for Bryan

    00:26:02 Bryan loves trick taking

    00:27:06 Bryan's love of The Lord of the Rings

    00:30:06 Top 5 Trick Taking Games

    00:30:16 The Lord of the Rings - Trick Taking Games Series

    • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Trick-Taking Game
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Trick-Taking Game
    • The Hobbit: There & Back Again
    • The Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict

    00:39:51 Doppelkopf

    • Sheeps Head aka Schafkopf

    00:43:01 Rebel Princess

    00:44:41 Mu and More

    00:48:17 Skull King

    00:50:21 Cosmic Eidex

    00:54:00 Macaron

    00:55:37 Schadenfreude

    00:59:27 Trickarus

    01:02:44 Tichu

    01:07:22 Moment of Positivity

    01:11:48 Where can you find Bryan on the internet?

    01:14:10 Outro


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  2. Episode 106: Moe Poplar - Educational Historic Games? - Top 5 Cooperative Games - Community and Color Changing Trees

    1 h 1 minEpisode 106

    Episode 106: Moe Poplar - Educational Historic Games? - Top 5 Cooperative Games - Community and Color Changing TreesBoard game designer and owner of Ashy Feet Games joins me to talk about his views on the …

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    Episode 106: Moe Poplar - Educational Historic Games? - Top 5 Cooperative Games - Community and Color Changing Trees


    Board game designer and owner of Ashy Feet Games joins me to talk about his views on the educational value of historical games. Our top 5 cooperative games with honorable mentions. And end talking about his tabletop community and how I touched some color changing trees.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:13 Who is Moe Poplar?

    00:07:27 The Educational Value of Historical Games

    • John Company

    00:19:48 Top 5 Cooperative Games

    00:20:46 The Mind

    00:22:46 Pandemic

    00:24:59 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship -

    00:27:46 Codenames: Critical Role Adventures

    00:31:32 Spirit Island

    00:33:19 Moe's Honorable mentions

    00:33:34 Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game

    00:34:02 Slay the Spire: the Board Game

    00:34:48 Burgle Bros

    00:36:37 Bomb Busters

    00:39:06 The Gang: Deluxe Edition

    00:42:47 Black Orchestra

    00:45:02 The Crew Series and The Lord of the Rings: Trick Taker Series

    • The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game

    00:47:41 Honorable Mentions

    00:47:46 Sail

    00:48:10 Sky Team

    00:50:24 Take Time

    00:51:30 Tidal Blades 2: Wardian Sky

    00:53:41 Moment of Positivity

    00:56:56 Where can you find Moe?

    01:00:19 Outro


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  3. Episode 105: Lizzy, Ben, & Josey - Where Game Mechanics Meet Art - Top 3 Games for Bookworms - Fun weekend plans

    1 h 36 minEpisode 105

    Episode 105: Lizzy, Ben, & Josey - Where Game Mechanics Meet Art - Top 3 Games for Bookworms - Fun weekend plansMeet the designers and artist behind Bookwrym from Sword and Rose Press. We talk about how …

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    Episode 105: Lizzy, Ben, & Josey - Where Game Mechanics Meet Art - Top 3 Games for Bookworms - Fun weekend plans


    Meet the designers and artist behind Bookwrym from Sword and Rose Press. We talk about how mechanics influence the art and vice versa in their game. For the book lovers, there’s a few game recommendations. And then we end with our fun weekend plans.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:29 Get to know my guests

    00:00:41 Lizzy Ives

    00:01:28 Ben Kepner

    00:01:53 Josey Tsao

    00:04:48 How did they meet?

    00:09:24 How did they get into board games?

    00:11:42 How did Josey become a board game artist?

    00:13:38 What's their favorite Book?

    00:19:34 Where Board Game Mechanics, Meet art.

    00:20:05 When did Josey come into the process?

    00:23:15 Bookwyrm from Sword and Rose Press

    00:24:02 Kitty fur babies in the game.

    00:26:02 Cats and Plants expansion

    00:27:43 Importance of good art and graphic design

    00:29:24 Artist input

    00:36:40 Layers of Discovery

    00:38:06 Who's cats are in the expansion?

    00:40:55 Real life in a fantasy world

    00:44:43 Artist input is important

    00:46:37 How important is graphic design?

    00:49:04 A good artist is worth their weight in ... books.

    00:53:49 Top 3 games for Bookworms

    00:54:27 ContraBanter

    00:56:38 Décorum

    00:58:55 Spots

    01:00:06 Detective: City of Angels

    01:01:15 A Place for All My Books

    01:04:22 Leaf

    01:05:22 Rocca Town

    01:07:01 The Lord of the Rings: Trick Taking Games

    • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Trick-Taking Game
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Trick-Taking Game

    01:09:07 Roots: A Game of Inventing Words

    01:10:38 Dune

    01:12:03 Enchanted Ivy

    01:14:03 My Shelfie

    01:19:35 Moment of Positivity

    01:29:04 Bookwrym on Kickstarter

    01:31:24 Where can you find my guests?

    01:31:36 Ben

    01:31:59 Lizzy

    01:33:26 Josey

    01:35:10 Outro


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  4. Episode 104: Tina Burns & Dr. Amelia Herbst - Geek Girl Con - Women in Gaming - Finding Community

    1 h 3 minEpisode 104

    Episode 104: Tina Burns & Dr. Amelia Herbst - Geek Girl Con - Women in Gaming - Finding CommunityTina and Amelia from the board of Geek Girl Con joins me to talk about the con, femme presenting designers …

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    Episode 104: Tina Burns & Dr. Amelia Herbst - Geek Girl Con - Women in Gaming - Finding Community


    Tina and Amelia from the board of Geek Girl Con joins me to talk about the con, femme presenting designers, artist, and musicians in gaming, and how finding your community makes all the difference.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:28 Get to know Tina Burns

    00:01:48 Get to know Dr. Amelia Herbst

    00:02:48 Backgrounds and Perspectives on Gaming

    00:05:05 What types of games do they like to play?

    00:12:59 Introduction to GeekGirlCon

    00:14:19 The Importance of Safe Spaces in Geek Culture

    00:15:24 What's in a name?

    00:17:02 GGC - Every Geek is welcome!

    00:20:27 Growing up at GGC

    00:21:16 Supporting GeekGirlCon

    00:22:59 Volunteer Opportunities and Roles

    00:25:16 5 Femme presenting designers, artist, musicians and their work

    00:25:49 Scarlet Hollow - Abby Howard

    00:28:03 King's Quest - Roberta Williams

    00:29:31 Sanibel - Elizabeth Hargrave

    00:31:02 Wyrmspan - Connie Vogelmann

    00:32:25 Wingspan - Elizabeth Hargrave

    00:33:32 River Market - Roberta Taylor

    00:35:06 Elder Scrolls - Christiane Meister

    00:36:54 Xbox - Asha Sharma and Sarah Bond

    00:38:21 Forage - Beth Sobel

    00:40:25 Celeste - Maddy Thorson, Gabby DaRienzo, and Lena Raine

    00:41:41 Magic the Gathering: Secret Lair cards

    00:44:52 Knitting Circle - Emily Vincent

    00:46:18 Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus, and Ghosts of Saltmarsh, - Kate Welch

    00:47:42 BioShock - Alyssa Finley

    00:48:55 Menagerie: Unlock the Wonders of a Miniature World- Fertessa Allyse

    00:51:57 Honorable Mention: Qwirkle - Susan McKinley Ross

    00:52:43 Moment of Positivity

    00:59:28 Where can you find Tina and Amelia?

    01:02:08 Outro


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  5. Episode 103: Curt Covert (Smirk and Dagger) - Exhibiting at Conventions- Games we’ve been playing lately (not from Smirk and Dagger)

    1 h 42 minEpisode 103

    Episode 103: Curt Covert (Smirk and Dagger) - Exhibiting at Conventions- Games we’ve been playing lately (not from Smirk and Dagger) Join me as we get to know Curt Covert, the owner of Smirk and Dagger games …

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    Episode 103: Curt Covert (Smirk and Dagger) - Exhibiting at Conventions- Games we’ve been playing lately (not from Smirk and Dagger)

    Join me as we get to know Curt Covert, the owner of Smirk and Dagger games. We discuss what goes into exhibiting at conventions. While we go through a lot of information, it’s definitely not everything. But it might help someone starting out or might be an interesting peek behind the curtain. Then, we talk about 5 games we’ve been playing lately. And of course, ending with something positive happening in our lives. Don’t be afraid to go up or reach out to Curt if you have questions about the board game industry. He’s truly a fountain of knowledge.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:16 Get to know Curt Covert

    00:01:27 Smirk and Laughter

    00:04:34 Trickarus

    00:12:11 Main Topic: Exhibiting at Conventions

    00:12:33 Curt's overall philosophy

    00:16:14 Choosing the Right Conventions for Exhibiting

    00:19:01 First Steps to getting a booth

    00:24:19 Navigating Convention Spaces and Traffic Flow

    00:33:03 Line Management at Conventions

    00:37:54 Efficient Booth Breakdown Strategies

    00:42:59 Planning for Conventions - when to start

    00:43:56 Engaging Booth Promotions

    00:49:37 5 games (not from Smirk and Dagger) that we've been enjoying

    00:49:55 Wondrous Creatures

    00:53:32 Dino Racer

    00:57:42 Fliptoons

    • Fliptoons Season 2

    01:02:01 Clank! Catacombs

    • Underworld Expansion

    01:05:20 Drillers

    01:09:06 Things in Rings

    • Things on Strings

    01:12:56 Rascally Rabbits

    01:15:34 Ito

    • One Round?

    01:21:08 Codenames: Critical Role Adventures

    01:24:13 The Gang

    • The Gang: Deluxe Edition

    01:30:38 Moment of Positivity

    01:39:33 Where can you find Curt?

    01:40:36 Outro


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    Buy-Sell-Trade With Noble Knight Games!

    https://www.nobleknight.com/buy-sell-trade

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    Email: [email protected]

  6. Episode 102: Peter Vaughan - Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks - Top 5 Bag and Deck Building Games - Con Memories

    1 h 21 minEpisode 102

    Episode 102: Peter Vaughan - Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks - Top 5 Bag and Deck Building Games - Con MemoriesPeter, one of the owners of Cardboard Alchemy, takes time away from his big Kickstarter for …

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    Episode 102: Peter Vaughan - Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks - Top 5 Bag and Deck Building Games - Con Memories


    Peter, one of the owners of Cardboard Alchemy, takes time away from his big Kickstarter for Whisperwood, to talk about what he has learned about crowdfunding, his favorite bag and deck builder, ending with some good memories from conventions.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:37 Who is Peter Vaughan?

    00:03:14 Whisperwood on KS

    00:04:35 Main Topic: Kickstarting Board Games

    00:04:55 Why Kickstarter?

    00:06:10 How Kickstarter has changed for Board Games

    00:07:57 Trends and Changes in Crowdfunding

    00:13:26 Tips for those starting out in crowdfunding

    00:17:08 Whisperwood: Cozy, Crunchy, Combo-filled Bag Builder

    00:23:24 Preparing for a Crowdfunding Launch

    00:26:08 Kickstarter is live, Now what?

    00:27:50 Marketing Strategies Post-Kickstarter

    00:31:27 Top 5 Bag & Deck Building Games

    00:32:49 Orleans

    00:37:03 Altiplano

    00:39:49 Cubitos

    00:41:42 Concordia

    00:43:57 Mystic Lands

    • Ruins

    00:46:28 Lost Ruins of Arnak

    00:49:40 Tea Garden

    00:53:07 Fliptoons

    • Fliptoons: Season 2

    00:56:26 Fishing

    01:00:05 Moon colony Bloodbath

    01:04:00 Honorable Mentions

    • Wonderland’s War
    • Quacks
    • Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
    • Drillers

    01:08:46 Moments of Positivity

    01:15:40 Where can you find Peter Vaughn on the Internet?

    01:20:16 Outro


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  7. Episode 101: Ilka Luza - How to Behave at the Table. - Top 5 Games We Like to Play on Repeat - A Surprise Gift and White Water Rafting.

    2 h 4 minEpisode 101

    Episode 101: Ilka Luza - How to Behave at the Table. - Top 5 Games We Like to Play on Repeat - A Surprise Gift and White Water Rafting.Grab a drink and maybe some snacks because this is a longer episode. My …

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    Episode 101: Ilka Luza - How to Behave at the Table. - Top 5 Games We Like to Play on Repeat - A Surprise Gift and White Water Rafting.


    Grab a drink and maybe some snacks because this is a longer episode. My super talented friend, Ilka Luza, joins me to discuss an important topic that’s not necessarily said out loud, some of our favorite comfort games, something that made us smile lately, and lots and lots of stories.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:40 Who is Ilka Luza

    00:08:11 Prevention Theater

    00:10:22 How to behave at a table

    00:21:04 Respect each other

    00:28:59 Ending a game early

    00:39:20 Phones at the table

    00:46:10 Top 5 Games we like to play on repeat

    00:47:07 Patchwork Doodle

    00:49:06 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition

    00:52:17 Azul

    00:55:54 Lords of Waterdeep

    01:02:06 Sanctuary

    01:08:04 Takenoko

    01:11:55 Wingspan

    01:17:12 Mahjong

    01:27:14 Cascadia

    01:32:25 Akropolis

    01:36:35 Honorable Mentions

    01:36:45 Nokosu Dice

    01:39:40 Fliptoons

    01:49:11 Moment of Positivity

    02:00:43 Where to Find Ilka?

    02:03:25 Outro


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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek
    Email: [email protected]

  8. Episode 100: Lainie - Convention Planning Insights and Tips - 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love - Board Game Con Friends

    1 h 5 minEpisode 100

    Episode 100: Lainie - Convention Planning Insights and Tips - 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love - Board Game Con FriendsHappy 100th Episode to the BGG Podcast! Let’s peek behind the scenes of Board …

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    Episode 100: Lainie - Convention Planning Insights and Tips - 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love - Board Game Con Friends

    Happy 100th Episode to the BGG Podcast! Let’s peek behind the scenes of Board Game Geek events and conventions with someone who helps run them, Lainie! Then we look at BGG’s top 100 games via user ratings to talk about 5 we love. And share some joy in finding friends through conventions.

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:18 Get to know Lainey

    00:05:12 Convention Planning Insights and Tips

    00:09:57 Managing Volunteers Effectively

    00:21:40 What are the different BGG Events?

    00:24:46 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love

    00:26:37 Race for the Galaxy

    00:28:40 Orleans

    00:30:17 Power Grid

    00:31:55 Grand Austria Hotel

    00:34:04 Clank Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated

    00:37:10 Spirit Island

    00:39:12 Castles of Burgundy

    00:43:17 Obsession

    00:46:25 Terraforming Mars

    00:49:09 Darwin's Journey

    00:52:15 Honorable Mention

    00:53:33 Moment of Positivity

    01:02:41 Where to find Lainie

    01:03:40 Outro

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    https://www.nobleknight.com/buy-sell-trade

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  9. Episode 99: Dutch Yoda - Gen Con vs Spiel - Top 5 BGG Gen Con Preview List 2026 - World Cup and the Beach Boys

    1 h 53 minEpisode 99

    Episode 99: Dutch Yoda - Gen Con vs Spiel - Top 5 BGG Gen Con Preview List 2026 - World Cup and the Beach BoysMy friend, Dutch Yoda, joins us all the way from around the globe to talk about the differences and …

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    Episode 99: Dutch Yoda - Gen Con vs Spiel - Top 5 BGG Gen Con Preview List 2026 - World Cup and the Beach Boys


    My friend, Dutch Yoda, joins us all the way from around the globe to talk about the differences and similarities between the 2 biggest board game conventions in the world, Gen Con and Spiel. Then we had a hard time picking our Top 5 games from the BGG Gen Con Preview list for 2026. We then talked about how the World Cup and the Beach Boys brought a little joy in our lives. I hope you can stop by one of his streams and chat with him directly especially about coffee and crowdfunding.


    00:00 Intro

    00:51 Get to know Dutch Yoda

    02:24 How you became Dutch Yoda

    03:17 Start in the hobby

    05:43 Exploring Gen Con vs. Spiel

    14:54 Food Culture at Conventions

    18:02 Media Events: A Contrast Between Gen Con and Spiel

    26:01 Flea Markets: A Unique Experience

    28:16 Travel Logistics and Airport Experiences

    31:09 Availability of Games Post-Conventions

    42:57 Community and Connections at Conventions

    47:01 Top Five Games from BGG Gen Con 2026 Preview List

    47:54 Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - Ravenloft

    49:48 Entropy

    55:45 Sniper Elite: Expansions (Escalation & Operation Kraken)

    57:46 Wondrous Creatures: Winterfall Expansion

    01:00:55 Frosted Blooms (A Dutch Connection)

    01:04:51 Fliptoons Season 2

    01:09:34 Wingspan Pocket

    01:12:03 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition

    01:16:35 Endangered: Australia (Expansion)

    • Endangered: Giant Panda scenario

    01:22:33 Mountain Goats: Legacy

    • Legacy of Yu
    • Tiny Mountain Goats

    01:26:51 Honorable Mentions

    01:27:35 Rascally Rabbits

    01:30:17 Jason and the Argonauts

    • Hercules and the 12 Labors

    01:32:33 Whisperwood

    01:36:15 Perennial

    01:38:09 Electrify

    01:42:09 Moments of Positivity

    01:49:38 Please follow Dutch Yoda on the web!

    01:51:58 Outro



    Please note: this episode was pre-recorded so that it could be edited on time. Therefore, there might be a few games that were posted on the BGG Preview list after this episode was recorded.


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  10. Episode 98: Aaron B. (Game Enthus) - The Remaster’s Era - Top 5 Games We Like to Teach - Lunch Time Gaming & Getting Recognized

    1 h 19 minEpisode 98

    Episode 98: Aaron B. (Game Enthus) - The Remaster’s Era - Top 5 Games We Like to Teach - Lunch Time Gaming & Getting RecognizedHey everyone! I’m excited to introduce Aaron, also known as Game Enthus on social …

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    Episode 98: Aaron B. (Game Enthus) - The Remaster’s Era - Top 5 Games We Like to Teach - Lunch Time Gaming & Getting Recognized


    Hey everyone! I’m excited to introduce Aaron, also known as Game Enthus on social media, who’s joining me to chat about all those games that are getting remastered, remade, updated with a second edition, brought back, or republished with some tweaks. We’re gonna try to nail down what exactly defines the “Remaster’s Era” of tabletop gaming. Then, we’ll share our top 5 favorite games to teach others. We’ll wrap up with some feel-good stories about gaming with coworkers during lunch and those moments when we get recognized. Oh, and we almost forgot to mention—we usually team up to teach a game on the Learn and Play schedule at PAX Unplugged. So, if you’re heading there, come join us for a fun game!


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:54 Get to know Aaron B.

    00:06:08 The Remasters Era in Board Games

    00:33:06 Top 5 Games we Enjoy Teaching

    00:35:51 Hues and Cues

    00:39:22 River of Gold

    00:41:54 Panda Royale

    00:45:20 Wok and Roll

    00:47:30 So Clover!

    00:50:02 Duck and Cover

    00:53:13 Faraway

    00:56:36 Cities

    • Cities USA

    01:00:10 Green Team Wins

    • Green Team Wins Again

    01:03:28 Seti: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

    • Kanban EV
    • Sweet Lands

    01:08:00 Honorable Mentions

    01:08:05 Chicken Fried Dice

    01:10:55 Takenoko

    01:12:33 Moments of Positivity in Gaming

    01:16:52 Where can you find Aaron?


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  11. Episode 97: Cole Smith - Games that Combine 2 Mechanisms well - Top 5 Area Control Games - A Frame Job & Good Food

    1 h 22 minEpisode 97

    Episode 97: Cole Smith - Games that Combine 2 Mechanisms well - Top 5 Area Control Games - A Frame Job & Good FoodCanadian board game and graphic designer, Cole Smith, joins me to talk about his current …

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    Episode 97: Cole Smith - Games that Combine 2 Mechanisms well - Top 5 Area Control Games - A Frame Job & Good Food


    Canadian board game and graphic designer, Cole Smith, joins me to talk about his current published games, games that combine 2 mechanisms well, and his favorite mechanism, area control, games.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:21 Get to Know Cole Smith and his games

    • Tanuki
    • Sauros
    • 3 Magi

    00:05:58 The Journey of Game Design

    00:08:23 Cole's Favorite Mechanism or Game that inspires him

    00:14:42 Games that Blend 2 Well-Known Mechanics Well

    • Lost Ruins or Arnak
    • Dune Imperium
    • Endless Winter: Paleoamericans
    • Patchwork
    • Cascadia and other Flatout line of games
    • Sauros
    • Rumble Nation
    • Radlands
    • 7 Wonders Duel
    • Sagrada
    • Nokosu dice
    • King of Tokyo
    • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Trick Taking Game
    • Iliad
    • Tag Team
    • Arcs

    00:33:32 Top 5 Area Control Games

    00:37:57 The King is Dead: Second Edition

    00:40:18 Rumble Nation

    00:41:46 Waddle

    00:44:35 Ankh: Gods of Egypt

    00:47:25 Marrakech

    00:50:50 Rumble Nation (Overlap)

    00:51:09 Sunrise Lane

    00:54:27 Scythe

    00:58:45 Foundations of Rome

    01:03:16 Root

    01:07:26 Patrician

    01:10:29 Honorable Mentions

    01:10:40 Big Boss

    01:12:59 Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon

    01:15:01 Ahoy

    01:16:02 Moment of Positivity

    01:20:09 Where can you find Cole?

    01:21:24 Outro


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  12. Episode 96: Arwen Kathke - Vision Accessibility in Board Games - Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games - Hanging out with loved ones and friends

    1 h 33 minEpisode 96

    Episode 96: Arwen Kathke - Vision Accessibility in Board Games - Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games - Hanging out with loved ones and friendsThe amazing Arwen Kathke joins me to talk about her Cardboard Time podcast …

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    Episode 96: Arwen Kathke - Vision Accessibility in Board Games - Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games - Hanging out with loved ones and friends


    The amazing Arwen Kathke joins me to talk about her Cardboard Time podcast and her passion to increase vision accessibility in board games. We get hungry talk about our top 5 food themed games and going down some rabbit holes. Ending with good memories of hanging out with loved ones and friends.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:29 Get to know Arwen

    00:01:49 How did the Cardboard Time Podcast start?

    00:03:01 Why the name Cardboard Time?

    00:07:12 Vision Accessibility in Board Games

    00:18:01 Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games

    00:24:24 Formage & Formaggio: We Love Cheese

    00:32:13 Point Salad: A Game for Everyone

    • Point Galaxy

    00:35:52 Coffee Roaster: A Solo Experience

    • In Front of the Elevators

    00:40:13 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition: Expanding the Game

    00:47:41 Chicken Fried Dice: Real-Time Roll and Write

    00:51:35 Wok and Roll: Nostalgia in a Game

    00:55:00 Diced Veggies: A Unique Chopping Mechanism

    00:59:14 Sushi Go Party!: A Fun Twist on Drafting Games

    Honorable Mentions

    01:04:39 Pizza Roles - Yummy Deduction Game

    01:07:44 Sweet Lands - The Charm of Heavy Strategy Games

    01:13:26 Moments of Positivity

    01:27:45 Where can you find Arwen?

    01:31:51 Outro


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  13. Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring

    1 h 28 minEpisode 95

    Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the SpringPlease come join me and meet this wonderful human and talented designer …

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    Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring


    Please come join me and meet this wonderful human and talented designer, Emily Vincent. We connect about cats, what makes a sandwich, and fonts. We discuss how UI design and accessibility design concepts are implemented in board games. Then we talk about 10+ small box games that we think fell under the radar or don’t get enough love. And end with cats, libraries, and hearing about her upcoming games.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:31 Who is Emily Vincent?

    00:06:35 Playtesting Games

    • Boston Game Makers’ Guild
    • ProtoSpiel Online
    • Break My Game Discord
    • UnPub

    00:07:41 Rapid Fire Questions

    00:11:49 Applying Usability / UI Design Concepts to Game Design

    00:36:31 Exploring our Top 5 Hidden Gems in Small Box Games

    00:38:33 Newfoundland Jam

    00:41:38 Cat Rescue

    00:45:10 No Regerts: The Game of Art and Poor Life Choices

    00:47:46 Big Sur

    • Strange Worlds Above the Clouds

    00:50:54 Tootin' & Hollerin'

    00:55:04 Espresso

    00:57:57 Pass the Buck: A Game of Corporate Responsibility Management

    01:02:26 Lunar Skyline

    01:06:14 Holiday Hijinks #1: The Kringle Caper and series

    01:10:23 Wok and Roll

    01:12:47 Honorable Mentions

    01:13:17 Trickadee

    01:14:13 Bandido

    01:16:06 Neko Syndicate

    01:20:53 Moments of Positivity

    01:28:49 Where can you find Emily?

    01:32:12 Outro


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  14. Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends

    1 h 33 minEpisode 94

    Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and FriendsAmbie Valdés from the Board Game Blitz podcast joins me to talk about how different stages …

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    Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends


    Ambie Valdés from the Board Game Blitz podcast joins me to talk about how different stages in life change what and how we play board games. I talk about 5 games that are made for kids but adults also enjoy while you get a peek into what games Ambie’s twins enjoyed throughout the years. Ending with happy memories with friends and family. Happy 10 year anniversary to the Board Game Bliz Podcast!


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:36 Get to know Ambie

    00:04:10 Life Changes and Their Impact on our Gaming tastes and playing

    00:41:30 Top 5 Games made for Kids

    00:42:25 Go Away Monster

    00:44:26 Animal Upon Animal

    00:47:15 My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon

    00:51:13 My Little Scythe

    00:54:26 Zombie Kidz Evolution

    00:58:19 Drop It

    01:00:39 MicroMacro: Kids – Crazy City Park

    01:05:07 Rhino Hero

    01:09:41 Unlock Series - Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories

    01:13:09 Brick Like This!

    01:16:42 Kids Chronicles: Quest for Moon Stones

    01:21:20 Digging for Dinos

    01:24:40 Moment of Positivity

    01:28:18 Where can you find Ambie?

    01:31:42 Outro


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  15. Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening

    1 h 39 minEpisode 93

    Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and GardeningMy Twitch streamer friend, Mark, joins me to talk about different types of solo modes, our favorite …

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    Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening

    My Twitch streamer friend, Mark, joins me to talk about different types of solo modes, our favorite games with great solo modes and a couple of things that brings us joy, cooking and gardening.

    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:20 Get to know MP aka Mr. Peebles aka Mark and HIs hobbies

    00:07:21 Solo Games - Different Types and Modes

    00:08:01 Discussing - Beat Your Own Score Mode

    00:11:25 Automation / AI Bots Modes

    00:17:29 Solo Only games

    00:19:05 Campaign or Legacy Solo

    00:20:39 Two-Handed Solo Play: Pros and Cons

    00:23:40 Exploring Solo War Games

    00:28:41 Top 5 Games with the Best Solo Modes

    00:29:34 Black Forest

    00:33:07 Delivery Witches

    00:35:37 Boonlake

    00:40:25 The Guild of Merchant Explorers

    00:43:59 Hadrian's Wall

    00:49:37 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game

    • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Trick-Taking Game

    00:54:21 Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin

    00:01:00:51 Cascadia

    00:01:03:39 Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game

    00:01:09:33 Planet Unknown

    00:01:16:11 Honorable Mentions in Solo Gaming

    00:01:16:30 Suna Valo: Solomodus

    00:01:18:49 The Surprising Solo Mode of Fluxx

    00:01:25:26 Moments of Positivity

    00:01:35:24 Where to find Mr. Peebles

    00:01:37:38 Outro


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  16. Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and Rainbows

    1 hEpisode 92

    Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and RainbowsBanzainator joins me to talk about selling our games, the games we will never sell …

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    Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and Rainbows


    Banzainator joins me to talk about selling our games, the games we will never sell, and enjoy running and rainbows.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:04:08 The Art of Selling and Culling Games

    00:15:45 Have you heard of Whatnot?

    00:21:45 Top 5 Games That Will Never Leave Our Collection

    00:21:57 Takenoko

    00:24:57 Castles of Burgundy - Special Edition

    00:28:48 Lords of Waterdeep

    00:30:40 The Castles of Mad King Ludwig

    00:33:37 Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Adventure

    00:36:28 Grand Austria Hotel

    00:41:01 Three Sisters

    00:42:56 Skull King

    00:48:25 Yggdrasil

    00:50:59 Scout

    00:52:57 Moments of Positivity

    00:56:52 Where can you find Banz?

    00:59:10 Outro


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  17. Episode 91 - Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton - The Journey to hatch Chicken Fried Dice - Favorite Blank and Writes - Good food, cute heavy game, and a trip to Japan

    1 h 32 minEpisode 91

    Designers and owners of Urban Professional Games, Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton joins me to talk about the journey of getting Chicken Fried Dice from inspiration to crowdfunding. We then talk about 15+ Blank and …

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    Designers and owners of Urban Professional Games, Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton joins me to talk about the journey of getting Chicken Fried Dice from inspiration to crowdfunding. We then talk about 15+ Blank and write games that we enjoy. And share some happy moments with good food, good friends, good games, and a trip to Japan.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:17 Meet the Designers: Ashwin and Rob

    00:06:24 The Journey of Chicken Fried Dice

    00:28:57 The Importance of Community and Mentorship

    00:37:36 Key Tips for Aspiring Game Designers

    00:39:56 5 Blank and Write

    00:41:35 Next Station: London

    00:44:30 Let's Make a Bus Route

    00:46:15 Three Sisters

    00:49:49 Cartographers

    00:52:45 Welcome To

    00:55:17 Dice Cards

    01:00:13 Silver and Gold

    01:00:27 Tempus Imperium from Chris Anderson

    01:02:32 Merchants of Magick: A Set a Watch Tale

    01:06:18 Wok and Roll

    01:11:10 Corinth

    01:14:54 Cascadia: Rolling Rivers

    01:19:24 Twice As Clever!

    01:21:20 (Honorable Mention) Draft & Write Records

    01:23:37 Moments of Positivity and Community

    01:28:46 Where can you find Ashwin and Rob

    01:30:35 Outro


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  18. Episode 90: Roberta Taylor - Canadian Board Game Scene - Top 5 games we don’t get played nearly enough

    1 h 10 minEpisode 90

    Roberta Taylor joins me to talk about her games and the Canadian board game scene. We discuss games we wish we could get to the table more often. And we are looking forward to more warmth to our days and …

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    Roberta Taylor joins me to talk about her games and the Canadian board game scene. We discuss games we wish we could get to the table more often. And we are looking forward to more warmth to our days and meeting up with friends to game.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:15 Getting to know Roberta Taylor

    00:05:25 Exploring the Canadian Board Game Scene

    00:06:03 Canadian Publishers

    00:09:23 Canadian Conventions

    00:16:14 Female presenting Canadian Designers

    • Erica Bouyouris

    Helaina Cappel

    00:19:16 Canadian Content Creators

    00:29:10 5 games we don't get played nearly enough

    00:29:58 Wicked and Wise

    00:31:38 SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

    00:34:04 Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends

    00:36:48 Endeavor Deep Sea

    00:40:33 Targi

    00:42:46 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship

    00:45:29 Smug Owls

    00:47:42 Nostalgic Comfort Games - Takenoko and Lords of Waterdeep

    00:51:06 Paperback

    00:53:53 Creature Comforts and Cascadia

    00:59:06 Moment of Positivity

    01:04:09 Where can you find Roberta?

    01:08:26 Outro


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  19. Episode 89: Marcus Ross - New York Toy Fair - Roll and Move Games Challenge - Robots taking over but you still gotta get good food.

    1 h 8 min

    Designer and Publisher, Marcus Ross, joins me to talk about his experience at the Toy Fair in New York. He challenges me to come up with a list of fun Roll-and-Move games. Ending with us talking about robots …

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    Designer and Publisher, Marcus Ross, joins me to talk about his experience at the Toy Fair in New York. He challenges me to come up with a list of fun Roll-and-Move games. Ending with us talking about robots and wontons.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:37 Getting to know Marcus Ross

    00:03:35 Marcus's Favorite Game

    00:09:41 Marcus's experience at the Toy Fair in New York

    00:26:33 Top 5 Roll and Move Games

    BGG’s Roll, Spin, and Move list

    00:30:33 Thunder Road: Vendetta

    00:33:39 Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar

    00:36:46 Colosseum

    00:39:21 Marrakech

    00:42:16 Mountain Goats (Mountain Goats: Legacy)

    00:45:21 Magical Athlete (Hot Streak)

    00:49:15 Ready Set Bet

    00:52:57 Formula D

    00:53:49 Stuffed Fables

    00:55:22 Honorable "Dismention" - Clue

    00:55:46 Deep Sea Adventure

    00:59:09 Moment of Positivity

    01:04:52 Where can you find Marcus and his games?

    Bluesky

    Discount Salmon & Letter Go at the Spielbound Board Game Cafe

    Jingle Bell Roll from Chris Couch Games

    Seoul Journey currently on Backerkit

    Water Bear Games

    01:06:41 Outro


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  20. Episode 88: Justin Bell, Contributor with Meeple Mountain - Kitting out your Board Game Experience - Top 5 Games of 2025

    1 h 28 minEpisode 88

    Justin Bell is back! He joins me to discuss all of the extra stuff we buy to make our board game experience better. This can be everything from upgrading bits from cardboard to wooden components to the perfect …

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    Justin Bell is back! He joins me to discuss all of the extra stuff we buy to make our board game experience better. This can be everything from upgrading bits from cardboard to wooden components to the perfect bags to always have on hand. Also, how much we love player aids. Then we discuss our top 5 games of 2025. Ending with how everyone should touch grass and bring baked goods to conventions.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:02:03 Justin's Journey in the Board Game Industry

    BGG Podcast Episode 30

    The Five By Podcast

    00:04:36 Favorite Game Mechanics and Personal Collection

    00:17:20 The Art of Kitting Out: Personal Experiences and Tips

    Sunrise Tornado Playmat

    P’Kup

    00:33:52 Player Aids: Enhancing the Gaming Experience

    Every Game Needs a Player Aid Article

    00:36:09 The Debate on Game Inserts

    00:39:39 Upgrades for Game Night

    Microfiber Bags “Size of Justin’s Hands”

    Modern Meeple

    Allplay

    00:46:38 Top 5 Games of 2025

    00:47:16 Ayar: Children of the Sun

    00:50:26 SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

    00:53:09 Jungo / Hachi Train / Nanatoridori

    00:55:56 Citizens of the Spark

    00:58:21 Masters of Crime: Rapture

    01:01:48 Endeavor: Deep Sea

    01:06:21 Speakeasy

    01:11:06 Sanctuary

    01:13:30 Vantage

    01:18:03 Pergola

    01:21:23 Moment of Positivity

    01:25:22 Where can you find Justin Bell?

    Meeple Mountain

    Instagram @JustinBellSays

    X @JustinBellSays

    01:26:41 Outro


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  21. Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - His experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere

    1 h 16 min

    Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhereGet to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We …

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    Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere


    Get to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We talk tips for meeting with publishers, pitches, and sell sheets. Then we talk about 5 games that we usually will have with us, just in case. Then end with celebrating meeting people, other board gamers, and the next generation of gamers.


    00:00:00 Introduction to Andrew Stiles

    00:01:53 Andrew's Journey into Game Design

    00:04:22 Inspiration Behind Wine Cellar

    00:06:49 The Process of Getting Published

    00:10:48 Balancing Hobbies and Game Design

    00:15:24 Networking and Pitching to Publishers

    00:21:59 The Art of the Sell Sheet

    00:25:36 Thoughts on Rejection and Persistence

    00:27:38 Crafting the Perfect Pitch

    00:30:59 Collaboration with Publishers to develop games

    00:32:03 Designing with Expansions or Promos in Mind

    00:34:04 Managing Multiple Prototypes

    00:34:20 Summary - 3 Key Tips for working with publishers

    00:35:00 5 Games we take everywhere

    00:36:46 Forest Shuffle

    00:38:35 Flip 7

    00:40:51 Azul Travel Edition

    00:43:24 Duck and Cover

    00:45:52 Voyages

    00:49:02 Scout

    00:51:17 Marvel Remix

    00:53:11 Trinket Trove

    00:56:54 Wine Cellar and Lost Cities

    00:59:28 Rumble Nation

    01:03:10 Moment of Positivity

    01:10:32 Where to find Andrew and His Games

    Andrew Stiles on Facebook

    Tantrum Con, Gama, Origins, Gen Con, and maybe Pax Unplugged

    Tabletop Submarine & the Dice, Camera, Action Podcasts

    Digging for Dinos

    Garden Club & Pedal

    Wine Cellar

    3Tricky Pigs

    01:14:42 Outro


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  22. Episode 86: Daniel Newman - Indie Game Markets, Trick Takers that stood out to us and connecting with the younger generation

    1 h 16 min

    Get to know Daniel Newman, board game designer and owner of New Mill Industries. We discuss the indie game markets that have been popping up at conventions over the last couple of years. They are a wonderful …

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    Get to know Daniel Newman, board game designer and owner of New Mill Industries. We discuss the indie game markets that have been popping up at conventions over the last couple of years. They are a wonderful place to find unique games that only have very small print runs. And you get some insights on what the Tokyo Game market is like. We then talk about trick taking games that stood out to us from Japan and America. Some games might be hard to get but they might be interesting enough to you that you will want to hunt down. Then we talk about the mahjong resurgence and how Daniel connects to his son through Pokemon.


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:23 Getting to know Daniel Newman

    00:02:27 The Journey of a Game Designer

    00:04:35 The Indie Game Market Phenomenon

    00:09:25 Defining Indie Games and Their Market

    00:12:08 Criteria for Indie Game Market Participation

    00:19:45 5 Trick Takers that Stood out to us

    Skull King and Mythical Dice baseline

    00:24:01 Where to buy Japanese Games

    https://trickyimports.com/

    Tanoki games

    UK - travel-games.co.uk

    Amazon.jp

    booth.jp

    Consolidation services: Buyee

    00:28:58 Bid Coin

    00:32:09 No Loose Ends

    00:34:45 Karaoke Trick

    00:36:50 Cat in the Box

    00:39:08 Recurrring

    00:41:21 Mu and More

    Zoo and More - Taylor Reiner - Seers catalog

    00:45:47 Sumida River

    00:48:04 Mystery Tricks

    00:53:24 I'm the CEO

    00:56:41 The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, Trick-Taking Game

    00:58:56 Vegeterrors

    01:00:12 Tezuma Trick

    The Six of VIII

    01:03:36 Honorable Mentions

    01:03:54 Rebel Princess (Zombie Princess)

    Spring Cleaning / Haunted Mouse

    01:05:02 Rascally Rabbits

    01:08:07 Moment of Positivity: The Resurgence of Mahjong

    01:12:07 Connecting Generations Through Pokemon

    01:13:38 Where to find Daniel & New Mill Industries

    Daniel Newman on Bluesky

    New Mill Industries Website

    01:14:58 Outro

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  23. Episode 85: Going Analog- Goals not resolutions for 2026, aesthetically pleasing Euro games, and buttering up the host.

    1 h 9 min

    Happy new year! And welcome to the 1st episode of 2026. Christina and Dan “Shoe” are the hosts of Going Analog. They join me to talk about our gaming goals for 2026. We talk about our top 5 pretty / not ugly …

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    Happy new year! And welcome to the 1st episode of 2026. Christina and Dan “Shoe” are the hosts of Going Analog. They join me to talk about our gaming goals for 2026. We talk about our top 5 pretty / not ugly euro style games. And then Shoe gets a little sappy in the moment of positivity while Christina gets hungry. Let us know if you think any of these games are not euros and let us know your gaming goals / resolutions for the new year!


    00:00:00 Intro

    00:00:30 Who is Shoe & Christina?

    00:05:12 Board Game Goals for 2026

    00:29:25 The Aesthetics of Euro Games

    00:29:53 Top 5 Pretty Euro Games

    00:35:15 Obvious Choice: Takenoko

    00:38:36 Older Gem: Coimbra

    00:40:35 Stunning Presence: River of Gold

    00:42:49 Art and Strategy: The Gallerist

    00:44:50 Unique Mechanics: The White Castle

    00:46:34 Thematic Depth: Formosa Tea

    00:50:22 Serene Gameplay: Pergola

    00:52:19 Exploration and Strategy: Stroganoff

    00:54:58 Charming Aesthetics: Flamecraft

    00:57:19 Prohibition Era: Speakeasy

    00:01:00:18 Honorable Mentions: More Beautiful Games

    00:01:03:13 Moments of Positivity: Gratitude and Good Food

    00:01:07:58 Where to find Going Analog

    Going Analog’s Website

    00:01:08:47 Outro


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  24. Episode 84: Steph Hodge - Getting to know her. And games we bring to holiday gatherings.

    1 h

    Let’s get to know who Board Gamer Steph is. We talk about our top 5 games that we love to bring to holiday or family gatherings. And let’s celebrate something that we are really excited about coming up in the …

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    Let’s get to know who Board Gamer Steph is. We talk about our top 5 games that we love to bring to holiday or family gatherings. And let’s celebrate something that we are really excited about coming up in the new year.


    00:00 Intro

    Board Game Geek - Holiday Gift Guide

    01:19 Steph Hodge: Plays All the Games!

    https://linktr.ee/boardgamersteph

    https://boardgamersteph-shop.fourthwall.com/

    05:11 Gift Ideas for Board Gamers

    06:51 Steph’s New Year's Eve Board Game Alphabet Challenge

    12:21 Steph’s Other Hobbies

    16:12 Top Games for Holiday Gatherings

    18:16 Green Team Wins

    20:36 Hues & Cues

    24:38 Illusion

    26:34 Catch the Moon

    28:29 America

    31:59 Duck and Cover

    35:40 Ready Set Bet

    38:04 Super Mega Lucky Box

    39:50 Subjective

    43:23 Flip 7

    46:52 Honorable Mentions

    47:01 Jingle bell roll

    48:22 Don't mess with Cthulu

    50:24 Moment of Wow / Excitement

    BGG@Sea

    OrcaCon

    59:17 Outro


    (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.)



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  25. Episode 83: AnnaMaria Jackson Phelps - Why do we play tabletop games? And games we recently played.

    1 h 16 minEpisode 83

    The wonderful AnnaMaria Jackson Phelps, the owners of Violet Daisy Games, joins me to discuss why we play games and some of the games we played together over the weekend.Introduction / How we metGirls Game …

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    The wonderful AnnaMaria Jackson Phelps, the owners of Violet Daisy Games, joins me to discuss why we play games and some of the games we played together over the weekend.

    • Introduction / How we met
    • Girls Game Shelf
    • Pivoting to the publishing side of the industry
    • Violet Daisy Games
    • What do we get out of gaming? What compels us to play tabletop games?
    • PhelpsCon
    • Our gaming highlights of the weekend
      • Crokinole
      • Electropolis
        • Surfosaurus Max
        • Sail or Die (that Shark-Butt game)
        • Ghost Lift
      • Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
      • Duck and Cover
      • Chicken Fried Dice (Prototype)
      • Let’s Go to Japan
      • Team Play aka Duos
      • So clover
      • Menagerie: Unlock the Wonders of a miniature world
    • Where you can find us
    • Outro

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  26. Episode 82: Dave Luza - Spiel & Tabletop Games on Live Streams

    59 minEpisode 82

    Dave Luza of Luzapalooza and This Game is Broken Podcast joins me to talk about our Spiel experience together and games we love to play on our Twitch Live Streams.IntroductionOur 2025 Spiel experienceMy top 5 …

    Show notes

    Dave Luza of Luzapalooza and This Game is Broken Podcast joins me to talk about our Spiel experience together and games we love to play on our Twitch Live Streams.

    • Introduction
    • Our 2025 Spiel experience
    • My top 5 types of games I like to play on my Twitch Live streams with examples
      1. Akropolis
      2. Welcome To (and Sagrada)
      3. Point Galaxy (and Final Girl)
      4. Targi
      5. The White Castle Duel
    • Dave's top 5 games he's played on his Twitch live streams
      1. Trails of Tucana
      2. Letters from Whitechapel
      3. Isle of Cats
      4. Codenames
      5. My City (and Karuba and Take it Easy)
    • Where you can find us
    • Outro

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  27. Episode 81: Jay Bernardo, Talk Conventions + Games by Asian Publishers / Designers

    54 min

    Jay Bernardo is back to talk about conventions we go to and games from Asian Publishers / Designers. Please note that this episode was recorded before Spiel 2025 but released after Spiel 2025.Introduction - Jay …

    Show notes

    Jay Bernardo is back to talk about conventions we go to and games from Asian Publishers / Designers. Please note that this episode was recorded before Spiel 2025 but released after Spiel 2025.

    • Introduction - Jay Bernardo
    • Anticipation for Essen and other Board Game Conventions we go to
    • Exploring Asian Board Games (Amanda talks about 5 of her favorite games from Asian publishers / designers and Jay talks about 5 games that were recently fulfilled from crowdfunding that are from Asian publishers/ designers.)

    - Cat Rescue (and Cat Sudoku)
    - Sweet Lands
     - Wok and Roll
     - Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon
     - Scout (and Revolve!)
    - Shallow Sea
     - Remember Our Trip
     - Snow Planner
     - Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum (and Moon Bunny)
    - Grow Sky

    • Celebrating Achievements: Moments of Wow / Joy or Bright Spots (Let us know in the comments what the name of this segment should be.)
    • Where to find Jay
    • Outro


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  28. Episode 80: John D. Clair, Card Crafting & Deckbuilders

    1 h 6 min

    Amanda Panda is excited to host John D. Clair, who shares insights about his upcoming game, Mystic Lands, launching soon on Kickstarter. Together, they also highlight their favorite deck-building games. Check …

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    Amanda Panda is excited to host John D. Clair, who shares insights about his upcoming game, Mystic Lands, launching soon on Kickstarter. Together, they also highlight their favorite deck-building games. Check it out!

    Live Stream Schedule: https://boardgamegeek.com/live

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    Email: [email protected]

  29. Episode 79: New Host, Essen Tips + Games We've Recently Played with Nikki

    1 h 11 minEpisode 79

    Update: Hey everybody, Aldie here. I just wanted to let everyone know that Candice is moving on from BGG and we wish her the best in whatever endeavor she chooses to undertake in the future.Candice is …

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    Update: Hey everybody, Aldie here. I just wanted to let everyone know that Candice is moving on from BGG and we wish her the best in whatever endeavor she chooses to undertake in the future.

    Candice is responsible for bringing the BGG Podcast back to life after being defunct for ~20 years. She is one of the most talented game explainers I've ever met - and I really appreciate the passion she brought to the podcast.

    Nikki Pontius introduces the new host of the BGG Podcast, Amanda Panda, tells you her tips if you go to Spiel Essen, and they discuss some games they have recently played.

    Live Stream Schedule: https://boardgamegeek.com/live

    Buy-Sell-Trade With Noble Knight Games!

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    Email: [email protected]

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  30. Episode 78: 3rd Anniversary + SPIEL Essen '25 Anticipation, with Aldie

    1 h 42 minEpisode 78

    It's our third anniversary! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to catch up on the past year and discuss SPIEL Essen '25 games they're most excited to play.00:00:00 …

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    It's our third anniversary! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to catch up on the past year and discuss SPIEL Essen '25 games they're most excited to play.

    Buy-Sell-Trade With Noble Knight Games!

    https://www.nobleknight.com/buy-sell-trade

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek
    Email: [email protected]

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