Friday Knight Games

By Friday Knight Games

What's Friday Knight Games about?

Friday Knight Games is a show that highlights two board game enthusiasts and their passion for the hobby. New episode every Friday. Instagram: @fridayknightgames_official. Twitter: @FridayKnightGms. Website: fridayknight.games

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Friday Knight Games episodes:

12.31.2021
122-Retrospective
In our last episode, we do a retrospective on the Friday Knight Games podcast. We appreciate all the listeners we've had over the last two years. Thank you so much for your support.
12.24.2021
121-PAXUnplugged 2021
Remember travelling? Well, we hopped on a plane to Philly to PAXUnplugged to help demo Mission to Planet Hexx. In this episode, we discuss what it was like to go to a convention in the middle of a pandemic,...
12.17.2021
120-LGS Epic Space Edition 5
Definitely a Board Game Podcast join us to help vote off a game in our Last Game Standing Epic Space Edition.
12.10.2021
119-LGS Epic Space Edition 4
Of Dice and Men join us to help vote off a game in our Last Game Standing Epic Space Edition.
12.03.2021
118-LGS Epic Space Edition 3
Meeple Dungeon join us to help vote of a game in our Last Game Standing Epic Space Edition.
11.26.2021
117-LGS Epic Space Edition 2
Meeple Mentor join us to help vote off a game in our Last Game Standing Epic Space Edition.
11.19.2021
116-LGS Epic Space Edition 1
Here is Part 1 in our Last Game Standing Epic Space Edition. Listen as we talk about some great space games and introduce the content creators who are helping us out this round.
11.12.2021
115-Board Game Tunes and FKG Thoughts
In this episode we discuss Jon's love of music and we try to see if he can come up with music that would be great for certain games. We also discuss the future of this podcast.
11.05.2021
114-JOMO
In this episode, we discuss the Joy of Missing Out and what that means for our board gaming habits.
10.29.2021
113-That Time You Killed Me
In this episode, we review the new game by Pandasaurus Games, That Time You Killed Me, an abstract strategy game where you are playing as the inventor of time travel, maybe. Or maybe you're out to kill the inventor...
10.22.2021
112-Spookylicious
In this episode we talk about turning halloween IPs into board games. We also talk about what IPs fell flat and discuss how we would make them better. Happy Halloween.
10.08.2021
111-As A Dad, I Suggest
In this episode, Jon goes over why it's important to play board games with your kids, what kids game he likes playing and dives into three games that aren't kids games that are good for kids.
10.01.2021
110-Dungeons and Dragons w/ Tabletop Bellhop
In this episode we talk all things Dungeons and Dragons with the Cardboard Concierge himself, Moe, the Tabletop Bellhop!
09.24.2021
109-Last Party Game Standing
In this episode we determine the best party game that we've played recently. A precursor to our next Last Board Game Standing series.
09.17.2021
108-Space Cadets
In this episode, we talk about what makes a great space exploration games and dive into Terraforming Mars with Ares Expedition, Beyond the Sun, Cryo, Desolate.
09.10.2021
107-Designer Series - Mondo Davis
In this episode, we sit down with board game designer, Mondo Davis (designer of Color Field and Mansplaining) to discuss all things board game design. We also get into how social media, especially TikTok, help designers out.
09.03.2021
106-Magic The Gathering 2
Matt sits down with Logan from Tunnel Fission Games to talk about how beginners can get into Magic The Gathering and start their collections.
08.27.2021
105-Magic The Gathering 1
Matt sits down with Logan from Tunnel Fission Games to talk all things Magic The Gathering.
08.20.2021
104-The Loop
In this episode, we discuss the new Pandasaurus Games game, The Loop. A cooperative game that sees players as agents trying to stop an evil scientist from taking control over all of space and time. We also discuss what...
08.13.2021
103-Noobhaven
In this episode, we chat with Professor Meg Oak on why we need to get Gloomhaven to the table.
08.06.2021
102-There's an App for That
In this episode, we discuss board games integrating apps into the game play. We recently played Destinies by Lucky Duck Games and wanted to dive into whether or not apps enhance the board game experience or distract from it.
07.30.2021
101-Dice Tower Awards
In this episode we discuss The Dice Tower awards and announcements!
07.23.2021
100-Last Game Standing Epilogue
OUR 100TH EPISODE! We are joined by EvilJerkGamer and EmotionalCyborg to discuss the LGS competition we held and hear their thoughts on it! Thank you for sticking with us for this long! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
07.16.2021
99-Last Game Standing pt. 5
Welcome to Episode 5 of THE LAST GAME STANDING! THE FINAL EPISODE! We are choosing the ULTIMATE board game of 2020! A Game that will out shine all other choices! Each week we will vote off a game with discussions...
07.09.2021
98-Last Game Standing Pt. 4
Welcome to Episode 4 of THE LAST GAME STANDING! We are choosing the ULTIMATE board game of 2020! A Game that will out shine all other choices! Each week we will vote off a game with discussions with the other...
07.02.2021
97-Last Game Standing Pt. 3
Welcome to Episode 3 of THE LAST GAME STANDING! We are choosing the ULTIMATE board game of 2020! A Game that will out shine all other choices! Each week we will vote off a game with discussions with the other...
06.24.2021
96-Last Game Standing Pt.2
Welcome to Episode 2 of THE LAST GAME STANDING! We are choosing the ULTIMATE board game of 2020! A Game that will out shine all other choices! Each week we will vote off a game with discussions with the other...
06.24.2021
96-Last Game Standing Pt. 2 (Room 51)
Welcome to Episode 2 of THE LAST GAME STANDING! We are choosing the ULTIMATE board game of 2020! A Game that will out shine all other choices! The Last Board Game Standing is a series created by Matt that will...
06.18.2021
95-Last Game Standing Pt. 1
Welcome to Episode 1 of THE LAST BOARD GAME STANDING! We are choosing the ULTIMATE board game of 2020! A Game that will out shine all other choices! The Last Board Game Standing is a series created by Matt that...
06.11.2021
94-Brew
In this episode, we discuss the upcoming game. BREW, by Pandasaurus Games! We also dive into our Top 5 fav Pandasaurus games and which of their games we haven't played but REALLY want to!
06.04.2021
93-Most Significant Other
In this episode, Matt discusses playing board games with a significant other who is not too interested in playing board games. Special guest host on this episode is Samantha, Matt's wife. By the end of this podcast, hopefully you will...
05.28.2021
92-Golden Geeks Pt. 2
In this episode, we break down the Golden Geek awards Game of the Year with Michael from AthexTube!
05.21.2021
91-Golden Geeks Pt. 1
In this episode, we breakdown the Golden Geek Awards with Michael from AthexTube.
05.14.2021
90-FOMO
In this episode, we discuss FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and how it applies to board games. We also discuss if this had any affect on our purchasing decisions, especially with the popularity of crowd finding platforms and making...
05.07.2021
89-The Game vs The Game vs The Game
In this episode, we compare The Game, The Game: Quick and Easy and The Game: Face to Face by Pandasaurus Games. We also dive into whether or not board games are for everyone!
04.30.2021
88-When to End
In this episode, we talk about the world of board game expansions. But when does it get to be too much? With Everdell finishing up their last two expansions, we asked ourselves, "when is it okay to end...
04.23.2021
87-Good Ol' Fashioned Showdown
In this episode, Matt and Jon cycle through different genres of board games and shout out their favs from each one.
04.16.2021
86-Overlooked
In this episode, we talk about some games we thought got the overlooked treatment last year. Do you agree with our choices?
04.09.2021
85-How to Get Into the Board Game Hobby
In this episode, we're going to discuss How to get into the board game hobby and how to get further deeper into it for already board gamers. We will discuss why it is hard to start into the hobby and...
04.02.2021
84-Storytelling in Board Games
In this episode, we take two games from Story Machine Games, Rosetta: The Lost Language and Sacred Rites, and discuss the element of storytelling built into these games. We discuss if it's a good mechanic to have and how...
03.26.2021
83-Dream in Digital
In this episode, we discuss whether the digital board game platform is a viable solution moving forward. It's been a wild year since our province shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have been through lockdowns, stay-at-home...
03.19.2021
82-EPIC
In this episode, we welcome back Michael from Athex Tube! We discuss what makes an epic game epic and dive into the world if Twilight Imperium.
03.12.2021
81-Interview with Connor Wake - Umbra Via
In this episode, we sit down with Umbra Via designer, Connor Wake, to discuss his design process of this highly anticipated game! Umbra Via is published by Pandasaurus Games. Please note, the podcast states a March 17, 2021 release, but...
03.04.2021
80-Designer Woes
In this episode, we talk with Alex Esten from Bric-a-brac Games to discuss what goes into the decision making process when producing and designing a board game.
02.25.2021
79-I'm Batman
In this episode, we discuss what makes a great Batman game. Do ones we've played hold up? What's our favourite story arc? Matt discusses his love of Batman and Robin. Also, Affleck was the bomb as Batman, yo!
02.19.2021
78-Video to Board
In this episode, we challenge each other to turn a video game into a playable board game. Guest appearance by our editor, Kevin, who challenges us with a game of his own!
02.12.2021
77-Lifting Weight
In this episode, we try to uncomplicate games. Can we figure out a way to take a heavier game and make it light enough for a kid to play? Let's find out!
02.05.2021
76-Ask us Anything 2
In this episode, we continue out Ask Us Anything episode! One of our listeners, Lucho_AB, sent us some amazing questions that we decided to dedicate the whole episode to! Please enjoy and thanks Lucho for sending us some great questions!
01.29.2021
75-Ask Us Anything Pt.1
In this episode, we turn to our listeners, followers and stream viewers to Ask Us Anything! Dive deep into our psyche and discover the dark secrets of Friday Knight Games! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions via Instagram and...
01.22.2021
74-Board Game Fact-Off
In this episode we try to out fact each other. We searched the wide reaches of the internet to find the most obscure facts on board games. Who won? You decide.

What's Friday Knight Games about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Friday Knight Games episodes:

122-Retrospective

121-PAXUnplugged 2021

120-LGS Epic Space Edition 5

119-LGS Epic Space Edition 4

118-LGS Epic Space Edition 3

117-LGS Epic Space Edition 2

116-LGS Epic Space Edition 1

115-Board Game Tunes and FKG Thoughts

114-JOMO

113-That Time You Killed Me

112-Spookylicious

111-As A Dad, I Suggest

110-Dungeons and Dragons w/ Tabletop Bellhop

109-Last Party Game Standing

108-Space Cadets

107-Designer Series - Mondo Davis

106-Magic The Gathering 2

105-Magic The Gathering 1

104-The Loop

103-Noobhaven

102-There's an App for That

101-Dice Tower Awards

100-Last Game Standing Epilogue

99-Last Game Standing pt. 5

98-Last Game Standing Pt. 4

97-Last Game Standing Pt. 3

96-Last Game Standing Pt.2

96-Last Game Standing Pt. 2 (Room 51)

95-Last Game Standing Pt. 1

94-Brew

93-Most Significant Other

92-Golden Geeks Pt. 2

91-Golden Geeks Pt. 1

90-FOMO

89-The Game vs The Game vs The Game

88-When to End

87-Good Ol' Fashioned Showdown

86-Overlooked

85-How to Get Into the Board Game Hobby

84-Storytelling in Board Games

83-Dream in Digital

82-EPIC

81-Interview with Connor Wake - Umbra Via

80-Designer Woes

79-I'm Batman

78-Video to Board

77-Lifting Weight

76-Ask us Anything 2

75-Ask Us Anything Pt.1

74-Board Game Fact-Off