Episode 11: Now that’s a perfect game! Now that’s a perfect game! We talk about the MUST-HAVES in a perfect board game. It’s not what you might think. Games Discussed: Yamatai, Bora Bora, Robinson Crusoe, New York Slice, Hero Realms, Tiny Epic Quest. Interview: Michael Coe with Gamelyn Games and Kier Heyl with NEA Gamers Guild Segments: After Game Day […]

Episode 10: Excuse me, I’m new here. Excuse me, I’m new here: We give some advice for new people. What trips up new people and how to avoid mistakes when you are first getting into the hobby. Games Discussed: Terraforming Mars, Boss Monster, Hero Realms, Martians: A Story of Civilization, Clank! Interview: Steve Finn from Doctor Finn’s Games Segments: After […]

Episode 9: Do You Kickstarter? Do You Kickstarter: Poll results reveal how many people back games on kickstarter and we share a few horror stories. Games Discussed: Super Motherload, The Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game, Elysium, Captain Sonar, The Grimm Forest Interview: James Hudson from Druid City Games Segments: After Game Day with Rod Kuizin and Digging Into the […]

Episode 8: The Size of Your Collection The Size of Your Collection: Poll results reveal how big the average collection is. How big is your collection compared to others? Games Discussed: Quadropolis, Alien Frontiers, Herbaceous, Barkers Row, Unfair and Roll Player. Interview: Game Designer Steven Aramini Segments: After Game Day with Rod Kuizin, Wishlist, and Digging Into the Rules.

Episode 7: All About the Art All About the Art: We will talk with three board game artist and their take on artwork. Games Discussed: New York 1901, Champions of Midgard Interview: Joshua Lobkowicz, Aaron J. Riley, David and Lina from Mr. Cuddington Segments: After Game Day with Rod Kuizin, Weekly Game Night with James Hudson

Episode 6: The High Cost of Games The High Cost of Games: We will talk about sticker shock, the investment, and the benefits of board games. Games Discussed: Avenue, Subdivision, Favor of the Pharaoh, Blood Rage, TMNT Shadows of the Past Interview: Trent from The Board Game Family Segments: Digging into the Rules, Weekly Game Night with James […]

Episode 5: Worker Placement Games Worker Placement Games: What is a worker placement game and what are the most popular ones in this genre? Games Discussed: Caverna, Villages of Valeria, Mission Red Planet, Two Rooms and a Boom, Onitama Interview: Tony Gulloti from Arcane Wonders, Alan Gerding from Tuesday Knight Games

Episode 4: Gateway Games Gateway Games: We talk about highly recommended gateway games and the journey of a new gamer. Games Discussed: Santorini, Imhotep, Dream home, Super Motherload, Charterstone. Interview: Jamey Stegmaier with Stonemaier Games, Eric Bitterman with Land of Zion. Special Spots: Wishlist, Recent Board Game Closet Videos, After Game Day with Rod Kuizin

Gateway Games: Gateway Games: We talk about highly recommended gateway games and the journey of a new gamer. Games Discussed: Santorini, Imhotep, Dream home, Super Motherload, Charterstone. Interview: Jamey Stegmaier with Stonemaier Games, Eric Bitterman with Land of Zion. Special Spots: Wishlist, Recent Board Game Closet Videos, After Game Day with Rod Kuizin

First Time Fate: First Time Fate: When you play a game for the first time and you are destined to hate it! Games Discussed: Hoyuk, Chapions of MIdgard, Santorini, Herbaceous, Potion Explosion. Interview: Ed Baraf with Pencil First Games, Brian Henk with Overworld Games Special Spots: Digging in the Rules, Wishlist, and After Game Day […]