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OBG 568: Games and Psychology Jul 28, 2025

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve and Shane from the Mate! Let's Play podcast to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

Flip 7
Pergola
Lords of Waterdeep
Imperial

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(25:54) Then, they talk about what goes on in our brains while we play.

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OBG 567: Timeless Jul 14, 2025

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

Hot Streak
Arydia
Western Legends
Codenames Duet
Forgotten Ruin

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(29:48) Then, they what makes a game timeless?

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OBG 566: Make Your Own Game Jun 30, 2025

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Chris and Casey from Solid Roots game company to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

Root
Beyond the Sun
Skip Bo
Grand Austria Hotel
Ma's Deep Shinola
Momo's Shanghai Rummy
Firefly
Star Wars Outer Rim
Aquanauts
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Blood on the Clocktower

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(29:31) Then, they discuss a recent "Make your own board game" event that they hosted.

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OBG 565: Art Appreciation Jun 16, 2025

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

Paper App Dungeon
Super Skill Pinball
Free League Publishing Hexcrawl games
Monster of the Week
Flamecraft

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(28:47) Then, they discuss the impact art has on the game play experience.

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OBG 564: Real Time Time Jun 02, 2025

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

Brass Burmingham
Star Trek Star Realms
Bomb Busters
Bloomchasers
Sunderfolk
My Father's Work

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(32:04) Then, they discuss the impact of using real time in board games both from the design and experience point of view.

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OBG 563: Virtual Play May 19, 2025

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

Age of Steam
Bomb Busters
Deep Regrets
Kallax.io

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(23:28) Then, they discuss playing boardgames virtually, the pros and the cons.

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OBG 562: The Tariff Show May 05, 2025

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

Galactic Cruise
Buffet Boss
The Plum Island Horror
Kokeshi

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(20:58) Then, they discuss the impacts the current 145% tariff on Chinese goods has on the boardgame industry.

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OBG 561: RPG Dice Methods Apr 21, 2025

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

Balatro
Galactic Cruise
Bonhanza
Fear
Power Grid
Flamecraft
Brindlewood Bay

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(27:43) Then, they discuss different methods RPGs use dice and what the design impacts are with them.

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OBG 560: Casino Games Apr 07, 2025

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

UnPub
Wilmot's Warehouse
Innovation
Lords of Vegas

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(25:47) Then, they discuss using a casino as a theme in board games.

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No episode this week Mar 23, 2025

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Sorry listeners, Erik fell off a ladder and broke his pelvis in 3 places so there hasn't been time to record an episode.

Good news is he is on the mend and should have an episode ready in two weeks, so stay tuned and thanks for listening.

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