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OBG 559: Top 10 of All Time Mar 10, 2025

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On this very special episode of On Board Games, Erik, Bruce, and Steve get together to give their lists of the top 10 games of all time. Come and listen and let us know what we should have had or why what we picked is not right. :)

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OBG 558: Nostalgia Buzz Feb 24, 2025

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Shawn Hoult of Allies or Enemies to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

Western Legends
Return to Dark Tower
Bussen Stop
Cabanga
Quacks of Quedlinberg
In the Footsteps of Darwin and Marie Curie
Arydia

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(21:55) Then, they discuss what nostalgia brings to a game both in play and design.

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OBG 557: Taking Control Feb 10, 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:

Aryida
Cursed Court
No Thanks
Lords of Vegas
Dominion
Murano
Splendor
The Discworld RPG
Tiny Epic Dungeon Adventures
Outgunned

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(23:30) Then, they discuss when it is appropriate for the GM to dictate what the PC does in a game.

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OBG 556: Ubergamer Jan 27, 2025

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

Bomb Busters
Canopy Evergreen
GI Joe Deck Builder: Silent Interlude
Star Realms: Rise of the Empire
Ang's Destiny
The Game of 49
Odd Pieces Puzzles

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(25:31) Then, they discuss what it takes to be an ubergamer and why.

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OBG 555: Like and Subscribe Jan 13, 2025

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bruce Voge III and Steve Chivers to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

The Gang
Ito
Freedom Five
Monopoly Expansions
Unconscious Mind
Hour of Need

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(34:44) Then, they discuss what they like about the boardgaming hobby.

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OBG 554: Resolutions Dec 30, 2024

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

Mille Fiori
Kingdom Rush
Roll for It
Tiny Laser Heist

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(32:26) Then, they discuss what their 2025 gaming resolutions are.

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OBG 553: Toyetic Dec 16, 2024

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

Plaay Sports
Obsession Characters
Monopoly Chance
Thunder Road Carnival of Chaos
Tiny Laser Heist

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(36:10) Then, they discuss toyetics in game design

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OBG 552: Creating Settings Dec 03, 2024

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

Freedom Five
Trophy Gold
Vacsen
Obsession
Crusader Kings
Midnight Suns

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(24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs.

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OBG 551: Backer Responsibilities Nov 18, 2024

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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: