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OBG 551: Backer Responsibilities Nov 18, 2024

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

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

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OBG 550: Game Design as Art Nov 04, 2024

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

Hexarchy
The Gang
Balataro
Everdell
Freedom Five
Holiday Hijinks Kickstarter

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

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OBG 549: Travelling Games Oct 21, 2024

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

Brass Birmingham
Endeavor Deep Sea
Expressions
The Gang
This is not a Hat
Cabanga
Things in Rings
Holiday Hijinks Kickstarter

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

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OBG 548: Systems Design Oct 07, 2024

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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OBG 547: AI in RPG Sep 23, 2024

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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OBG 546: Euro Evolution Sep 09, 2024

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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OBG 545: GenCon Guild Style Aug 26, 2024

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

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(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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OBG 544: Lights, Camera, Action Aug 12, 2024

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

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

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OBG 543: Theme Change Jul 29, 2024

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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OBG 542: Scrambling for a Styrofoam Cup Jul 15, 2024

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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OBG 541: Gaming Adventures Jul 01, 2024

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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OBG 540: Big Things Jun 17, 2024

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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OBG 539: R U OK? Jun 03, 2024

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

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(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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OBG 538: UnPub Experierences May 20, 2024

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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OBG 537: Bouba Kiki Apr 29, 2024

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

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(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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OBG 536: Conflict Resolution Apr 22, 2024

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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OBG 535: Too Big for Kickstarter Apr 08, 2024

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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OBG 534: New Collection Mar 25, 2024

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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OBG 533: Innovation vs. Iteration Mar 11, 2024

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

Gloomhaven - http://gloomhaven-storyline.com
Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Furnace
Imperial

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

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OBG 532: Engaging Players Feb 26, 2024

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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OBG 531: Games From our Youth Feb 12, 2024

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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OBG 530: New Year New Games Jan 29, 2024

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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OBG 529: Choosing Games Jan 15, 2024

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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OBG 528: Game Marketing 101 Dec 18, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guild folk Marc Specter and Glenn Glaherty to talk about games they've played including:

Leaf
The Artemis Project
Byline
Aleph Null
Friday
Decrypto
Sandwiches and City of Gangsters (prototypes)
Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria
The Artemis Odyssey

(21:07) Next, the three talk about how to market boardgames.

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OBG 527: BGG Mercury Style Dec 04, 2023

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

Parade
Run
Fugitive
Challengers

(15:34) Next, the two talk about Kathleen's experiences at BGG Con.

http://handgames21.com/

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OBG 526: BGG Con 2023 Nov 20, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played and Erik's experience at BGG.Con 2023. Games talked about include:

Sky Team
Horrified Greek Monsters
Pirate Borg
Farflung
Blood on the Clocktower
War of the Ring
War of the Ring the card game
Stranger Things
Artemis Odyssey
Merchants of Magick
Quartermaster General

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OBG 525: Tactile Games Nov 06, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

Planet Unkown
Dark Tower Covenant
Silent Death
Monster of the Week
Mille Fiore
Cleopatra and the Society of Architects

Mayan Curse Kickstarter

(20:23) Then they talk about games with tactile components and its impacts.

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OBG 524: Discover Games Oct 23, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Ace Ellett from Bluefish Games to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

Sky Team
Fugitive 2nd edition
Lost in the Shuffle
Endangered
Puzzled Pint
Dash

(19:09) Then they talk about games that can only be played once and the implications that has.

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OBG 523: Big Groups Oct 09, 2023

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

Spy Car Escape
Head Trip
Dice Forge
Rattlebones
Hoopla

(30:45) Then they talk about games with large groups, from 10 - 1000. What works, what are some design thoughts, and how to keep that many people entertained.

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OBG 522: Fail Faster Sep 25, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jay Cormier about games they've played lately and other things including:

Gaslands
Silent Death
Mr. President
Indiana Jones: The Sands of Adventure
Monster of the week

Fail Faster website

Design Destiny Kickstarter

Scott Nicholson's Introspective video about Design Destiny

(15:08) Then they talk about the "fail faster" concept in game design and the tools Jay has designed to help with that.

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OBG 521: The Human Element Sep 11, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk with Bez about games they've played lately and other things including:

The Crew
Mr. President
Connect Four Spin
We Love Katmari

Stuff by Bez website

Endangered: American Red Wolves and Endangered Rescue Kickstarter

(29:40) Then they talk about incorporating the human element in games.

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OBG 520: Watch Me Quirk Aug 28, 2023

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

Thunder Road Vendetta
Mr. President

(22:35) Then they talk quirky games and what they bring to the table.

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OBG 519: Mercury Rising Aug 14, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

Final Girl
Chicken!
Whale to Look
Nine Tiles Panic
Skyteam
The Game: Face to Face
Search for Planet X

(14:28) Then they talk what Kathleen's experience at GenCon, UKGE, and other cons.

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OBG 518: Fat Joke of an Episode Jul 31, 2023

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

ISS Vanguard
Quest Tower by Escape Welt
Diablo IV
Thunder Road Vendetta
Monster of the Week
One Night Ultimate Super Villains
Cursed Court
Gameframe Kickstarter

(35:45) Then they talk what makes the weight of a game and when does it go from medium to heavy.

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OBG 517: Time and Time Again Jul 17, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Sen-Foong Lim and Banana Chan to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

Bloodbeam Badlands
No Context
Murano
The Ground Hog Gambit
The Bin Packing Problem (Excel files and instructions in the link)

(15:00) Then they talk all about time travel in games, especially RPGs.

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OBG 516: Grand Origins Jul 03, 2023

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

Renegade Games
Good Omens: an Ineffable Game
Magic: The Gathering
Great Excavations
Maximum Apocalypse

(18:55) Then they talk all about Grand Gamers Guild's Origins experience.

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OBG 515: RPG Design Thoughts Jun 20, 2023

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

Vampire The Masquerade: Rivals
Rengade Design Studio
Feng Shui
City of Mist
Ready Set Bet
Kickstarter
Diabo IV
Firefly Gamefound
Ticket To Ride - Legacy
Crossbows and Catapults
FormulaGP

(27:00) Then they talk all about RPG game design considerations.

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OBG 514: Owlbear Beard Oil Jun 05, 2023

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

Grand Gamers Guild Kickstarter of Endeavor Deep Sea
Savage Worlds Adventure Edition
Monster Match Game
Tiny War of the Ring project

(17:20) Then they talk all about game-adjacent products that either do or should exist.

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OBG 513: Artificially Intelligent May 22, 2023

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

Renegade Games upcoming Good Omens game
Thunder Road
Final Girl
Paint Pal Studio
Steam Up
Jackbox 9

(18:32) Then they talk AI in game design both ethically and practically.

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OBG 512: Unpub Hubub May 08, 2023

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

Mia and the Dragon Princess
MLB the Show
Ready Set Bet
Monopoly the Pizza edition and Monopoly Millenium
Roll and Rock
Wavelength

(26:35) Then they talk about Bruce's recent visit to UnPub; what to expect and what it is like.

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OBG 511: Remembering Klaus Teuber Apr 24, 2023

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

Black Sonata
Catan
Micro Macro: Crime City All In
Puzzlewelt
Final Girl

(25:11) Then they talk about Klaus Teuber, his games, his legacy, and of course, Catan.

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OBG 510: The Last Kingdom Apr 10, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jason Washburn from Gamelyn Games about games they've played lately including:

Scarface 1920
Blood on the Clock Tower
Oathsworn
ISS Vanguard
Tir Na Nog
Ready Set Bet

Check out the Last Kingdom Kickstarter, going until April 14th https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/the-last-kingdom-board-game/description

(22:28) Then they talk working on a licensed board game.

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OBG 509: Being Cultured Mar 27, 2023

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

Flamecraft
The Pharoah's Challenge at ShushCON
Everdell
Randomized Zelda

Check out the Tir Na Nog Kickstarter, going live March 28 https://gamefound.com/projects/grand-gamers-guild/tir-na-nog-between-worlds

(18:32) Then they talk about what a cultural consultant is and how it impacts board game design.

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OBG 508: Insert Con Pun Mar 13, 2023

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

Viticulture
5 Parsecs from Home
Valor RPG

(11:21) Then Erik and Don take a look at how to run and what to experience in a smaller con.

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OBG 507: Make a Point Feb 27, 2023

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

Santorini New York
Brindlewood Bay
Ten Dates
Tir Na Nog

(30:11) Then, Jennifer Kitzman, customer service for Slugfest Games, joins Donald to talk about Dungeon Decorators, Red Dragon Inn 9 and how you keep a game fresh after 9 installments. Check out the Red Dragon Inn 9 Kickstarter.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slugfestgames/the-red-dragon-inn-9-the-undercity

(56:17) Lastly, Erik, Don, and Bruce take a look at point scoring systems in games and the effect they have both psychologically and on the game itself.

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OBG 506: Uh oh on the OGL Feb 13, 2023

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

Betrayal at Baldur's Gate/House on the Hill
Echoes
Escapewelt
Viticulture
Endeavor Deap Sea preview

(22:03) Then the two talk about the recent issue from WotC regarding the D&D OGL.

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OBG 505: Boardgame Like Jan 30, 2023

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

Ark Nova
Marvel Champions
Luck be a Landlord
Return to Dark Tower
ISS Vanguard
Gen 7

(25:16) Then the two talk about video games that are like boardgames.

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OBG 504: Icebergs in the Mist Jan 16, 2023

On this episode of On Board Games Donald is joined by Kevin Carpenter of AWD Loot and the Rolling in the Mist podcast. They talk about the City of Mist RPG, GMing, and other RPG stuff.

Kevin Carpenter - https://kevincarpenter.squarespace.com/

AWD Loot -https://www.youtube.com/@AWDLoot

Son of Oak - City of Mist website - https://cityofmist.co/

City of Mist Discord - https://discord.gg/dmNWemgg3x

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OBG 503: Building Character Jan 02, 2023

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by John Wick to talk about some games we played including:

Marvel Multiverse RPG
City of Mist

John Wick: https://www.patreon.com/thejohnwick and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyPASGalHol_kq8J8ldG7w

And then we dive into the 31 day character challenge and discuss characters in RPGs in general.

NSFW: Link to the F'n D&D: https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1576414760360.pdf

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.

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OBG 502: Celebration Part 3 Dec 19, 2022

In this third very special episode of On Board Games, we continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

We talk to or hear from:

(2:18) Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild

(22:30) Stephanie Frey

(41:55) Bill Corey

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.

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OBG 501: Celebration Part 2 Dec 05, 2022

In this very special episode of On Board Games, continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

But first, Don and Erik talk about:

Blood on the Clocktower
Curse of the Dark
GI Joe Mission Critical
Uberstax
City of Mist
Tiny Epic Crimes which is currently on Kickstarter

We talk to or hear from:

(33:37) Stephen Buonocore, the Podfather of Gaming

(57:07) The Swarmcast

(59:44) Giles Pritchard

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.

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OBG 500: Celebration Part I Nov 21, 2022

In this very special episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik take some time to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

We talk to or hear from:

(2:00) Scott Nicholson

(26:38) Stephen from the Spiel

(27:47) Eric Summerer

(43:35) Kathleen Mercury

(47:44) Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500 episodes.

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OBG 499: Reflection Nov 07, 2022

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

Agents of SMERSH the Epic Edition
Oathsworn
The Pumpkin Problem
ISS Vanguard

(26:35) Then, they reflect on the past 16 years of broadcasting and changes in the game industry. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 498: Headin' to Essen Oct 24, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played lately, including:

Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game
Cold Case - A Pinch of Murder
Superskill Pinball - Star Trek
Dark Elf Dice
Frosthaven
EscapeWelt Puzzle box Kickstarter

(29:19) Then, they talk about the World Series of Boardgaming (promo code: podfather) and this year's Essen game fair. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 497: A Real Time Experience Oct 10, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Joe Slack about games they've played lately, including:

Friday
Dungeon World
GI Joe Deck Builder: Shadow of the Serpent
Gloomhaven App
Steampunk Rally
Vampire The Masquerade Rivals: Heart of Europe
The Birthday Burglar

14 Frantic Minutes Kickstarter (18:27) Then, they talk designing games that play in real-time. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 496: Review-a-palooza Sep 26, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by Jon Maness to review a whole bunch of games including:

Welcome To...
The House of Wisdom - https://unclezezzeac.games/the-house-of-wisdom
Costume Party Detective/Assassin
Dungeon Mayhem
Dungeon Party
Vampire: The Masquerade - Rivals : Shadows and Shrouds
Anchorman
Trogdor
Monster Crunch
Oathsworn

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OBG 495: Commentary on the Clocktower Sep 12, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Laurie Blake from No Rolls Barred about games they've played lately, including:

Wonderland's War
Return to Dark Tower
Bristol 1350
Black Death

No Rolls Barred (26:36) Then, they talk about color commentary in games like Blood on the Clocktower. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 494: Cards on the Table Aug 29, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played lately, including:

My Fathers Work
GI Joe Deckbuilder
The future of legacy games

(17:25) Then, they talk what steps to take when you are ready to start physically designing your game. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 493: GenCon 2022 Aug 15, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Robert Searing to talk about games they've played lately, including:

Outer Rim
Funkos new Jurrasic Park game
Chronicles of Avel
The Librarians card game
Agents of SMERSH
Secrets of the Lost Station
Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals

Robert Searing https://www.inserthere.me/ (21:14) Then, they talk about Robert's trip to this year's GenCon. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 492: Party Problems Aug 01, 2022

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

Exit Orient Express
GI Joe RPG
Gravwell
Burgle Bros
Erik's results with storing games with the Bin Packing Problem

(11:52) Then, they talk about issues in their gaming group and possible solutions. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 491: We Can Be Heroes Jul 18, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Reed Little to talk about games they've played lately, including:

Masks
EscapeWelt https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/
Star Wars Outer Rim with the Unfinished Business Expansion
Production copy of Blood on the Clocktower
C4 Labs Die coaster https://www.c4labs.com/product-category/gaming-products/gaming-accessories/

(14:27) Then, they take a look at super hero RPGs. The history, the difference between them and other RPGs, and what they look for in one. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 490: Board Game Design Jul 04, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk with Nikhil Puhrasher bout games they've played lately, including:

Aquatica
Tapestry
Spirit Island: Jagged Earth
Foundations of Rome
Return to Dark Tower
Ark Nova

Website boardgamethinking.com or email him at boardgamethinking@gmail.com (22:45) Then, they dive deeply into aspects of board game design. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 489: What is Fun? Jun 20, 2022

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

Longshot the Dice Game
EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ https://www.escapewelt.com/
Unlock Mythic Adventures and Star Wars
Kabuto Sumo
GI Joe RPG
Outer Rim Unfinished Business
Box1

(33:46) Then, they dive into what is fun and what makes board games fun. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 488: Solving Mysteries Jun 06, 2022

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

Trash Pandas
Eclipse: New Dawn
Dune
EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ https://www.escapewelt.com/
This Didn't Happen: Kickstarter link
The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders
Painting Return to Dark Tower and SpeedPaints

(24:52) Then, they talk about mystery in board games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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OBG 487: No Horned Helmets May 23, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik are joined by Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games to talk about games they've played lately, including:

Gizmos
The Boys: This is Gonna Hurt
Time Stories: Madame
The King is Dead
Cartographers
The GI Joe RPG from Renegade Games
Satelites and Commanders for the Artemis Project

Tiny Epic Vikings on Kickstarter (18:56) Then, the three talk about Tiny Epic Vikings, how Kickstarter has changed over the years, and of course, shipping. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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OBG 486: Introducing Boardgames May 09, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steven Mount to talk about games they've played lately, including:

Return to Dark Tower
This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter coming in June)
Evil Genius's upcoming take on d20 Modern with many IPs
A quick detour about Highlander
Bohnanza
Architects of the West Kingdom

(19:13) Erik and Steven talk about how to introduce people to boardgames and give a plethora of game recommendations. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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OBG 485: Painting Little Dudes Apr 25, 2022

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

Corsairs
Discuss upcoming expansions to the GI Joe Deckbuilder and Star Wars Outer Rim
Time Breaker
The Tea Dragon Society
Return to Dark Tower

(20:13) Erik and Don talk about how to get started painting minitaures, the amazingness that is Army Painter Speedpaints, and options when you just want the painting done quickly. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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OBG 484: Review-a-palooza Apr 11, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don review a bunch of games:

Heul Doch MauMau
Nemesis Lockdown
Unlock: The Nautilus Traps
Pan Am
L.L.A.M.A.
Blood on the Clocktower
Dune Betrayal
Draftosaurus
Return to Dark Tower
Marvel United

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OBG 483: Job Search Mar 28, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Stephanie Straw are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about what they've played/done lately including:

Living Forest
Cytosis
Ark Nova
Pan Am
Voyages
Spacebase

Joe Slack can be found at https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/ (22:15) Next, the three discuss careers in the gaming industry. What jobs there are and how to get them. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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OBG 482: A Thing to Try Mar 14, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik are joined by Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild to talk about what they've played/done lately including:

Tir Na Nog
Box One
Spiel Presents "Made for Play"
Everdell
Belgium Beer Race

Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/ (21:13) Next, they talk about things they've tried related to gaming including:

Storing games most efficiently using the Bin Packing Problem http://verolog.deis.unibo.it/bpp-spreadsheet-solver.
Doing a one-print run expansion for Endangered https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-monarch-butterflies
Making your own game boxes

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OBG 481: How to RPG Feb 28, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Stephen Hanan talk about what they've played/done lately including:

Payday
Frost Haven
Inscription
Nemesis Lockdown
Mystery Dice Kickstarter
Merchants & Maruaders
Star Trek Panic
Tiny Epic Dungeons

Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/ (19:27) Next, they talk about how to start playing RPGs. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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OBG 480: One Vision Feb 14, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac, Don and Erik talk about what they've played/done lately including:

OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST
My City
Nemesis Lockdown
A discussion about stove top burners
3D puzzles
Lego Netflix aka brickloot.com
Inscription

(20:50) Next, they talk about Issacs theory that what we call theme is actually setting and theme is actually focus.

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OBG 479: Essence Games Jan 31, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about what they've played lately including:

OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST
Our upcoming 15th anniversary
King Arthur movies
How a bumper sticker got Don out of a ticket
The Cupid Crisis
Dungeon world
Battlestar Galactica

(28:53) Next, they talk about essence games, what they are and what are some good ones.

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OBG 478: Slap me Silly Jan 17, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Isaac talk about what they've played lately including:

Final BGG Con Recap
Golem
Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals - The Wolf and Rat
This Didn't Happen Kickstarter
That Time You Killed Me

(30:35) Next, they talk about campaign games and why they are so hard to finish.

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OBG 477: Partying Again Jan 03, 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including:

5 Parsecs from Home
Monopoly Builder
Horrified American Cryptids
The Primary
18 Holes

(29:02) Next, they talk about Jackbox Party Pack 8 and each of the games within.

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OBG 476: And now you Know Dec 20, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with TC Petty III from Renegade Games Studio about what they've played lately including:

Imperium
Batman Gotham City Chronicles
Co2
Lords of Vegas
Super Skill Pinball
The Hunger
Lost Ruins of Anorak
This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter happening January 5th. Preview is here.)

(21:44) Next, the three talk about the design of the GI Joe Deck-building game and game design in general.

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OBG 475: Those Aren't Pillows Dec 06, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk Marc from the Grand Gamers Guild about what they've played lately including:

Gorinto
Five Parsecs from Home
Skyrim
This Didn't Happen

(13:52) Next, Marc dives into his very eventful trip to Essen.

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OBG BGG Con 2021 B Nov 21, 2021

In this special episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about their experiences going on at BGG.Con right now.

Marvel Champions
BSG
Masterthieves
Other games
Gamer Glass
Many Worlds Tavern
Faiyum

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OBG BGG Con 2021 A Nov 20, 2021

In this special episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about their experiences going on at BGG.Con right now.

Buonocore challenge
GI Joe Deckbuilder
Land vs Sea
Furnace
Kingdom Builder
Azul: Queen's Garden
Eclipse
BGG Roundup
Gamecrafter
Everything Epic
Yarro Studios

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OBG 474: Going to BGG Nov 08, 2021

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

Deep Space D6 Armada
Sentinels of the Multiverse Oblivaeon
Jackbox Party Pack 8
King Chocolate
Super Kitty Bug Slap
Bloblobber
Deadly Doodles

(29:11) Next they discuss their plans for BGG.Con in Dallas.

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OBG 473: Culture of Games Oct 25, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don talks with Jason Perez of Shelf Stories about games he's played lately including:

Tendiya
Kingjoy's Music Bakery

(16:54) Next they discuss games representing culture in games.

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OBG 472: Diamond Mining Oct 11, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately, including:

Mini Rogue
Sky Towers
Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket
Grav Well 2nd edition
Roguebook

(37:01) Next they discuss games they consider to be recent hidden gems and what to do about them disappearing.

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OBG 471: What if? Sep 27, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac and Stephanie Straw talk with Curt Cover from Smirk and Dagger games about industry topics including:

What has been happening with each person
Distribution changes

(42:38) Next they discuss completely redeveloping an older game.

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OBG 470: Resurrection Sep 13, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk with Marc from the Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played recently, including:

Endangered
Marvel Champions
Architects of the Collosium
IDW Games

Artemis Odyssey Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/the-artemis-odyssey?ref=discovery&term=artemis

(14:37) Next they discuss how to bring back and improve and older game design.

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OBG 469: Designing Expansions Aug 30, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Kathleen talk with Joe Slack about games they've played recently, including:

Micro Dojo
Greased Lightning
Catan
The Artemis Odyssey
Steampunk Rally
Zestrea
Corporate Shuffle

Joe Slack (https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/)

(20:05) Next they discuss expansions and various concepts around designing them.

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OBG 468: Twisting the Knobs Aug 23, 2021

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

Search for Planet X
Scooby Doo Escape From the Haunted Mansion
The Artemis Odyssey
Roll Movie
The current Broken Token issue

Next they discuss moving the show to a bi-weekly format.

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OBG 467: UKGE Aug 16, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce are joined by Bez to talk about games they've played recently, including:

Downforce - Target edition
iMagician

http://www.stuffbybez.com/

(20:57) Then they talk about the UK Games Expo.

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OBG 466: What Players Want Aug 09, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bryan Warren to talk about games they've played recently, including:

FASERIP System
Magic: The Gathering
Firefly the board game
Roll Camera

(12:09) Then they talk about what different types of players are looking for in their RPG characters.

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OBG 465: A Little Variety Aug 02, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don is joined by Bob Wieman and Chris Bell to talk about games they've played recently, including:

Dune Imperium
The Initiative
Betrayal Legacy
Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse
Gaslands
Team 3

(26:00) Then they dive into game variability and how it impacts game play.

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OBG 464: Campaign Ends Jul 26, 2021

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

Dungeon Drop
Gorinto
Dale of Merchants
Search for Planet X

(25:07) Then they dive into ending a campaign game, either board or RPG.

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OBG 463: Coffee Talk Jul 19, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk with Lydia-Rae about games they've played recently, including:

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
Reaper Bones miniatures
Escape Room Dollhouse game
The Independence Incident
Other escape room games

(20:47) Then they dive into hosting gaming events in coffee shops and other public places.

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OBG 462: Megadungeon Jul 12, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Adam C. about games they've played recently, including:

Cthulhu Invictus
Shadows of the Demon Lord
Vampire The Masquerade: Rivals
Reaper Bones miniatures
Kings Dilemma
The Independence Incident

(14:10) Then they dive into Megadungeons and open gaming. What they are, how they work, and how to do it.

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OBG 461: Fakes, Freight, and Friends Jul 05, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played recently, including:

Cockroach Poker
Skull
Faiyum
Deep Space D6

(16:22) Then they dive into Amazon striking back at counterfeit games, the current global shipping crisis, and what going back to game conventions might be like.

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OBG 460: Games with Minis Triple Play Jun 28, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with the Podfather himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played recently, including:

Wingspan
Pises
Grand Gamer's Guild Meeple Spatula
The Independence Incident
Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals
Roguebook
Escape Room in a Box: The Walking Dead

(23:52) Then they go into a triple play about games with minis.

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OBG 459: Together Again Jun 21, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce talk with John Maness about games they've played recently, including:

ESPN Trivia Night
Funko Pops games
The Outer Worlds
Crokinole

(26:13) Then they discuss returning to games with actual people, face-to-face.

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OBG 458: Teaching Design Jun 14, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Kathleen talk with Joe Slack games they've played recently, including:

Isle of Cats
Fantasy Realms
Shottentotten
Firefly
The Crew
No Thanks
Deep Sea Adventure
Deep Space D6

Board Game Design Course

https://www.crazylikeabox.com/

(17:23) Then they discuss how to teach game design well.

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OBG 457: Review-a-palooza Jun 07, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don Erik and Adrienne talk about various game-related areas of interest before diving into reviews.

They look at:

Canvas
Sky Towers
Burgle Bros 2
Aldr the High Sage
Vampire the Masquerade
Strange Worlds
Blood Bowl III (video game)
Champ'd Up: Slam Down

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OBG 456: Streams May 31, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Rob Osterman about what they've been playing lately, including:

Cold Case
Gorinto
Lawyer Up
Warhammer 40k
Racoon Tycoon

(19:31) Then they delve into streaming games, both tabletop and RPGs.

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OBG 455: A Detour into Little Alex Horne May 24, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce talk with Michael J Fox about what tabletop and video games they've been playing lately.

Michael on Twitter - twitter.com/idlemichael

Michael on Twitch - twitch.tv/idlemichael

(25:27) Then they delve into the differences between skill based and luck based game shows, and explore Alex Horne’s gameshow creativity.

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OBG 454: Holiday Hijinks May 17, 2021

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Jonathan Chaffer about what they've been playing lately, including:

Cold Case
Nivilier
Project L
The challenge with coop games
Letter Jam

Cringle Caper and Independence Incident PnP and Pre-order

Preorder: https://grandgamersguild.com/shop/the-independence-incident-the-kringle-caper-bundle/

PnP: https://grandgamersguild.com/shop/the-independence-incident-the-kringle-caper-bundle-pnp/

(14:28) Then they talk the challenge of designing escape room games, especially with only 18 cards.

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