Bards of the Board

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Reinventing the Renaissance with Splendor the Board Game!! | Episode 5 Nov 02, 2023

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We are the Bards of the Board and we welcome you to our podcast!! Here we are in our 5th episode taking you back in time to the Reinassance! In this set collection game you'll be heading to the market buying land and merchants in order to attract local nobles to visit you. A Spiel des Jahres nominee, this green will be listed as a classic for years to come!! What makes the game Splendor great? How do the Bards feel about it?? You'll have to watch to find out!
You can find Splendor for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/3QQCne9
Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!
We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Mandrakes, Crow Skulls, and Quacks?? Quacks of Quedlinburg Review | Episode 4 Oct 19, 2023

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We are the Bards of the Board and we welcome you to our podcast!! Episode Four takes us to a simpler time in a town full of sick citizens! Quacks of Quedlinburg was one of the first games Robbie and Jason played together, and it's one of Jason's most played in the last year. What is to love about this press-your-luck bag-building adventure?? You'll have to watch to find out!
You can find Quacks of Quedlinburg for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/3Qm2x81
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Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!
We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Dinner's Ready!! Sushi Go Party Hits the Table!! | Episode 3 Oct 05, 2023

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We are the Bards of the Board and we welcome you to our podcast!! In Episode Three takes us to a Sushi Restaurant in this card drafting and set collection wonder! Sushi Go Party was one of the first games Robbie added to his collection, and it's one Jason often finds himself recommending. How does this party actually go? Do you have to love sushi in order to love this game?? You'll have to watch to find out!
You can find Sushi Go Party for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/3PGPTPA
Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!
We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Exploring Nature with Cascadia the Board Game | Episode 2 Sep 21, 2023

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We are the Bards of the Board and we welcome you to our podcast!! In Episode Two we head to the Northwest corner of the United States to a land filled with Foxes, Hawks, Elk, Bears, and Salmon! In this tile laying, varied final scoring, beautiful game there is something in there for everyone. Whether you love nature, or enjoy a nice scenic board Cascadia has something for you. What do Jason and Robbie think of this, and where will the first game fall on the Cookie Scale?? You'll have to watch to find out!
You can find Cascadia for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/45VGaM1
Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!
We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Welcome to the Table Pilot | Episode 1 Sep 07, 2023

Show notes

We are the Bards of the Board and we welcome you to the pilot episode of our podcast. Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!
In our pilot episode, we each give a little background into our gaming experience as well as highlight how future episodes will be structured. We also discuss a few games that we’ve had on the table recently and we close out the episode with each of us suggesting two games that we feel are perfect for non-gamers.
We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/
We also apologize for the quality of Robbie's Mic. He had a tech issue with his normal mic and had to use a backup one for this first episode! That will be fixed for future episodes!!

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