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OBG 539: R U OK? Jun 03, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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(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

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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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