Around the Board

Welcome to Around the Board! In this exciting episode, Andy brings the Friedemann Friese classic board game, Power Grid, to our Great Game Debate.

Next up, Chris has a unique challenge for all of you. He presents the Random Task and asks you to present a game with the most pollution—get ready to think outside the box!

But that's not all! John will be leading the guys in the ultimate test of board game knowledge: Board Game Jeopardy! (err we mean Parody). Prepare to be challenged, entertained, and amazed as they compete for the title of ultimate board game guru.

And lastly, Daniel stirs up some valuable discussions by raising an important question: "Should you play the basic mode?" Join us as we explore the pros and cons of different game modes.

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Welcome to Around the Board! In this exciting episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the future. Strap in as John takes us on a thrilling journey with Space Bees in the Future in a captivating game called Apiary. Prepare to be amazed!

Next up, Chris raises a thought-provoking question: "Which games are we eagerly anticipating in 2024?" Join us as we discuss the hottest upcoming board games that will make waves in the gaming community.

But the excitement doesn't stop there! Daniel is back with another thrilling episode of Board Game Karen, where he unveils an exhilarating game that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

And as we wrap up, Andy gives us a sneak peek into the crystal ball, sharing his intriguing 2024 Board Game Predictions. Get ready to be blown away by his insights and get ahead of the game!

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0:00 Intro - Wyrmspan

00:08:52 Apiary - Hot or Not

00:25:50 2024 Anticipated Games

00:40:20 Chloroforming Stars

00:43:16 Board Game Karen

00:59:49 2024 Board Game Predictions

01:04:52 Final Say

01:08:15 Birthdays

In today's episode we welcome a special guest, Keith Ferguson designer of  @ElfCreekGames  Santa's Workshop. Keith will give one viewer a copy of Santa's Workshop. Andy brings us a Winter Themed Play Shelf Trade, as he askes us to chose between Snow Tails - Endless Winter - Frost Punk. Then, Chris askes us for our ideas of obscure board game themes we would like to see published. Finally, John brings us a, self proclaimed, award winning segment, Board Game Believe it or not? Who will you be rooting for?

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Contest deadline is January 28th 2024.

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0:00 Intro Keith Ferguson Intro

05:06 Santa's Workshop Interview, Keith Ferguson

31:31 PST - Endless Winter - Show Tails - Frost Punk

41:44 Secret Herod

42:38 Contest

48:15 Obscure Game Themes

58:15 Believe it or not

1:12:40 Final Say

1:15:23 Board Game Regulation

Today we take a break from our regular format to explore the year 2023. We take a look at which game was the best from 2023, but we also look at our own experiences from the year. Which game surprised us the most? What game let us down? Which one did we play the most this year? What was our favorite new to us game.

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In today's episode Sarah Shah from Board Games in a Minute joins us as our special guest host! First we put Sarah on the Hot Seat. Chris asks us how we learn games. Then, we Play Shelf Trade New York Zoo, Everdell, and Ark Nova. Finally, John brings another instalment of Board Game Believe It or Not.

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In today's episode Topher Hernandez joins us as our special guest host! First we start off with our Great Game Debate, as Daniel puts Concordia on the Table. Then, Chris asks us to try and top each other's stories as we talk about our biggest Board Game Blunders. Then, John asks if a great game can be ruined by a bad play group. Finally, Daniel introduces a new segment called Board Game Karen.

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In today's episode our producer gives the guys a random task; "which game in your collection are you afraid to play". Then Daniel will ask PLAY SHELF TRADE Dead of Winter, Fury of Dracula, and Betrayal at the House on the Hill. Then, John will ask which game themes make you cringe. Finally Chris puts My Fathers Work on the Table.

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In today's episode Daniel will put Challengers! on the table for our Hot or Not debate. Then Chris will ask us to define, what is a party game. Next Andy asked Play Shelf Trade for Villagers, Res Arcana, Comic Hunters. Finally, John will bring round 4 of Board Game Believe It or Not?

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In today's episode Chris will ask how we feel about the weight in a game. Then Andy brings the yet released game, Pampero to the table in our inaugural "First Look" segment. Then, John has another wild brain child as he asks us to mash up two games, in our first Table Top Team Up. Finally, Daniel brings us another round of Play Shelf Trade, but this time with Heavy games about powering grids.

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0:00 Intro / Terraforming Mars

3:00 Weight in Games

16:34 Pampero - First Looks

35:10 Contest Winner

38:27 Tabletop Team-up

49:44 Play Shelf Trade - Barrage - Pipeline - Power Grid

1:05:55 Final Say

1:08:10 Birthdays

In today's episode John will ask the guys of Around the Board what they think of House Rules. Then Andy will place Keyflower on the table for another Great Game Debate. Next, Chris' X-ploding Kittens segment will be interrupted by another Random Task. This time our producer asks the contestants to present a game that is opposite to their game taste Finally, Daniel will introduce the new segment, Board Game Parody (its totally Jeopardy).

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