Episode 28 - The BEST AND WORST OF 2019
Mar 03, 2020
After our long hiatus, we're back to discuss the best and worst games of 2019! We're still trying to find a permanent producer, but in the meantime enjoy this special episode!
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing dating in the board game community! We’ll discuss different situations and facets of dating within the community, talk about appropriate and inappropriate behavior, and we’ll also list our top 3 games to play on a date! Games discussed include:
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing the attributes of good and bad gateway games! We’ll discuss our experiences, our thoughts on gateway games, and we’ll also list our top 3 gateway games! Games discussed include:
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing 2018 in the world of board gaming! We’ll discuss our overall impressions of the year and of course, our Best & Worst games of the year! Games discussed include:
Western Legends
Fool!
Villainous
Teotihuacan
Underwater Cities
Everdell
Whistle Stop
Orleans
Discover: Lands Unknown
Spring Meadow
Cryptid
Founders of Gloomhaven
Detective: A Modern Board Game
Carpe Diem
Root
Just One
Costume Party Assassins
Pandoria
(music: "Fear and Sufferance of a Loved One" by Koji Kondo)
Episode 24 - BEST and WORST of BGGcon 2018
Dec 02, 2018
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing BGGcon 2018! We’ll discuss our experiences, our favorite and least favorite thing about the con, and we’ll also list our top 3 and bottom 3 games of the show! Games discussed include:
In this episode of Eternally Board, we discuss our favorite board game strategies, along with our Top 3 games we win the most at. As usual, we end the episode with our takes on recently played games. Games discussed include:
Escape the Room
Unlock: Tonipals Treasure
Decrypto
Magic Maze
Barenpark
Captain Sonar
Queendomino
When I Dream
Ex Libris
Fireball Island: the Curse of Vhal-kar
King of New York
Clank! In! Space!
Dragon Castle
Metropolys
The Climbers
Oceans
Green Deal
Via Nebula
Near and Far
Star Wars: Queen's Gambit
Lisboa
Vinhos Deluxe
(music: "Underworld Pressure Cooker" by Koji Kondo)
In this episode of Eternally Board, we discuss our least favorite game mechanics and why they are terrible, along with our Top 3 worst mechanics overall. As usual, we end the episode with our takes on recently played games. Games discussed include:
Is board game idea theft becoming more common place? In this episode of Eternally Board, we discuss this topic with fellow game designer Kevin Nunn, along with our Top 3 derivative games. Games discussed include:
In this episode of Eternally Board we talk about board games that integrate applications into their play. We also go through our top 3 technology assisted board games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include:
In this episode of Eternally Board we talk about Pick-up and Deliver games, including Trey's new game Empyreal: Spells and Steam, now on Kickstarter! We also go through our top 3 Pick-up and Deliver games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include:
Empyreal: Spells and Steam
Istanbul
Steam
Age of Industry
Heartland Hauling Co.
NMBR 9
Pizza Theory
Fast Forward: Fortress
This War of Mine
Temporal Odyssey
Unlock: Squeak and Sausage
Unlock: the Formula
(music: "Hyrulean Overture Part 1" by freezetag on OC Remix)
In this episode of Eternally Board we have special guest The Most Critical Gamer (TM), Ben Miller, on to talk about the value of style in board games and if new games are emphasizing it over substance. We also go through our top 3 aesthetically pleasing board games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include:
Gaia Project
Civilization: A New Dawn
The Dice Throne
Chameleon
(music: "Golden Cartridge" by Quinn Fox on OC Remix)
In this episode of Eternally Board we have special guest rabbi Gideon Estes on to talk about religion in gaming. We also go through our top 3 board games with religious themes and discuss what we've been playing lately. -Gloomhaven -Pandemic Legacy Season 2 -Clans of Caledonia -Welcome to Centerville -Harvest (music: "Hyrulean Overture" by Koji Kondo on OC Remix)
Episode 16 - Why all the hate for hate?
Feb 24, 2018
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing the recently wrapped controversial HATE Kickstarter which earned $1.5 million dollars and ask if there is a double standard between board and video games when it comes to adult content. We also go through our top 3 Adult Board Games, and discuss what we've been playing lately. -Rising Sun -Welcome to Centerville -China -Quick and Dirty -F*** the Game (music: "Hey Listen" by Koji Kondo on OC Remix)
Episode 15 - Blindspot for the Colorblind
Feb 03, 2018
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing games for the color blind and other disabilities. Then we’ll take a look at some new games we’ve played lately including Pandemic Legacy: Season Two. To help us with these discussions today we have our returning guest host and producer of the show, Ian Failing. Games discussed this week: -Pandemic Legacy: Season Two -Unlock! -Coin Quest -Not Alone -Lisboa -Quixx -Fields of Green -Supercard Buddyfight -Dragoborne (music: "Royal Treasure" by Koji Kondo on OC Remix)
Episode 14 - The Best and Worst of 2017
Jan 16, 2018
On this episode of Eternally Board, Ben "The Most Critical Gamer" returns as guest host as we announce our best and worst games of 2017. We also discussed trends of the year and what we're looking forward to in 2018! Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played lately. Games discussed this week: Spirit Island Gloomhaven Hunt for the Ring Super Motherload Venus Next Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes Pulsar 2849 Spot It Adventure Time Love Letter Fallout Manasurge (music: "Thunderstruck" by Big Giant Circles on OC Remix)
Episode 13 - Disposable games a Disposable Fad?
Dec 27, 2017
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing one-play games, which includes escape room games and legacy games. We’ll then go through our top 3 one-play games of all time. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played lately. To help us with these discussions today we have our returning guest host, Ben, as well as a new guest, Emma. Games discussed this week: Pandemic Legacy The EXIT Series Risk Legacy Seafall Escape the Room (music: "Tale in Piano" by kLuTz on OC Remix) Note: This episode was recorded way back in October, I now realize Gloomhaven is probably the best disposable game (and that you can easily drop in new players into a campaign, unlike what I said in this episode). We'll probably revisit this topic in the future where we'll discuss games such as Gloomhaven, 7th Continent, Charterstone, and Near and Far.
Episode 12 - The Conventional Episode
Dec 09, 2017
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing our recent trip to BGG.con. Then we'll give our Best 3 and Worst 3 Essen/BGG Releases! Last but not least, we'll talk about all of the other games we played at the con. Games discussed this week: Upcoming Spirit Island Expansion Exodus Fleet Emperor's Choice A Game of Thrones Catan: Brotherhood of the Watch Indian Summer Noria Reworld Azul Dice Forge Venus Next Little Devils Heaven and Ale Insider Photosynthesis Majesty (music: "Stepping Out" by Midioker on OC Remix)
Episode 11 - Being a cooperative co-op player
Nov 22, 2017
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing co-op games and how we can make games of this type more fun for all. We’ll then go through our top 3 co-op games of all time. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played lately. To help us with these discussions today we have our returning guest host, Abbie Drozek-Fitzwater. Abbie welcome back! Games discussed this week: Ghost Stories Pandemic Legacy Spirit Island Medici the Card Game Codenames Duet Aquileia Intrige Neuroshima Hex EXIT - The Secret Lab . EXIT - Pharaoh’s Tomb Cottage Garden Hedbanz Chinatown (music: "Full of Courage" by Nutritious on OC Remix)
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing licensed games. What is their state in the hobby currently? What are their pros and cons? We’ll then go through our top 3 and bottom 3 licensed games. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with some new games we’ve been playing lately. Games discussed includes: -Roll for the Galaxy -Spirit Island Branch and Claw Expansion -Medieval Academy -Chaos in the Old World -Marvel Legendary -Game of Thrones the Board Game -Game of Thrones the Card Game -Hogwarts Battle -Star Wars: Rebellion -Star Wars Clue -Star Trek Panic -Star Trek Catan -Jim Henson's Labyrinth -Exploding Kittens (music: "Into Dreams of Glory" by Argle on OC Remix)
Episode 9 - Kickstarter: Boon or Bane?
Oct 07, 2017
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing Kickstarter and all of the issues surrounding it. Is it an overall force of good for the hobby or no? We’ll then go through our top 3 and bottom 3 Kickstarter games. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with an in-depth discussion of my personal favorite game: Terra Mystica, its expansion Fire and Ice, and its upcoming sequel Terra Mystica: Gaia Project. Please like, comment, and subscribe! New episodes published bi-weekly. The next episode, "Licensed to Game", will be published on October 22nd. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! (music: "The Might of Baron" by audio fidelity on OC Remix)
Episode 8 - Brick and Mortar vs. Online Stores
Sep 24, 2017
Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing brick and mortar game stores versus online game stores (or FLGS vs. OLGS). We’ll then go through our top 3 things brick and mortar stores can do to compete in the modern board game market. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played recently. Games discussed include: -Notre Dame 10th Anniversary Edition -Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium -Caverna: Cave vs. Cave -La Granja: No Siesta -Sushi Go Party -Black Orchestra Please like, comment, and subscribe! New episodes published bi-weekly. The next episode, "Kickstarter: Boon or Bane?", will be published on October 8th. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! (music: "A Chocobo's Mystic Life" by MexiuS on OC Remix)
In this episode of Eternally Board we’ll be discussing gender issues in the board gaming community. We’ll then go through our top 3 things gamers could do to make our meetups more welcoming for all. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with an in-depth look at the board game, Suburbia. To help us with these discussions we have our third guest host and good friend Abbie Drozek-Fitzwater. Please like, comment, and subscribe! New episodes published bi-weekly. The next episode, "Brick and Mortar vs. Online Stores", will be published on September 20th. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! (music: "Leap Into Darkness" by DarkCecil13 on OC Remix)
Episode 6 - Are the Cards Against Humanity?
Aug 23, 2017
In our sixth episode, Eternally Board explores the question: "Is Cards Against Humanity good for the hobby, and, well, humanity?" Afterwards we all go through our Top 3 cards from CAH, including our featured guest host, the always hilarious Nichole Doest. We round out the episode with a discussion of our most recently played games, including some new hotness! Games discussed in this episode: -Spirit Island -Monopoly Gamer -Yamatai -The Dresden Files -Fauna -Cards Against Humanity -Pints of Blood -Hive Mind -Pandemic -Pandemic: Cthulu -Ten Candles -Quantum Please like, comment, and subscribe! New episodes published bi-weekly. The next episode, "Gender in the Community", will be published on September 6th. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! (music: "The Raven" by goat on OC Remix)
Episode 5 - Proselytizing for the Hobby
Aug 08, 2017
In our fifth episode, Eternally Board explores the question, "should we proselytize for our hobby?" Afterwards we all go through our top 3 gateway games, including our featured guest host, game designer Keith Turkowski. Finally, instead of going through our recently played games, in this episode we take an in-depth look at the popular Euro game Terraforming Mars. Please like, comment, and subscribe! New episodes published bi-weekly. The next episode, "Are the Cards Against Humanity?", will be published on August 22nd. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! (music: "Belmont Lounge" by Darren Baranowsky on OC Remix)
Episode 4 - Games with Controversial Historical Topics
Jul 22, 2017
In our fourth episode, Eternally Board evaluates some games that cover controversial historical topics and how they are handled, looks at Trey's Top 3 games that deal with these issues, and reviews some of the new hot games in the market. Games reviewed include: -The Great Zimbabwe -Mystic Vale with the 2nd Expansion -Anachrony -Ethnos -Lanterns: Emperor's Gifts -First Class -Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game -Aquasphere -Ave Roma -New Angeles Please like, comment, and subscribe! New episodes published bi-weekly. The next episode, "Should We Proselytize for the Hobby?", will be published on August 7th. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! (music: "Fight For Our Future" by Nekofrog on OC Remix)