Board Game Point of View

The wait is over and the world is rejoicing! I’m not even going to bother with a clever and flavorful introduction to this podcast, because I would just be wasting your time. If you are like us (and why wouldn’t you be), you too have been in anticipation for nearly a year just checking your inboxes for the latest updates, scouring the internet for the tiniest glimpse of a component, asking that strange guy who hangs out in the seedy corners of the gaming conventions if he has hear anything and downright loosing sleep over the promise of one day holding that giant box of tokens, miniatures and meeples in your arms. So at the risk of already having gone on too long, let’s dive right in. That’s right folks. We are talking about Stonemaier Games latest masterpiece…Scythe. And maybe a few other things, too.

Games Discussed: Leo Goes to the Barber, Time Stories, Pandemic Legacy, Blood Rage, Scythe

Shout Outs: Pokemon Go, The Animal Kingdom, Eastern Europe, Mr. Wall, Saliva

 

In what can only be described as a dazzling display of high energy banter and over the top explosive commentary, all you can do to prepare your ears for this episode is lite the fuse and stand back. The show sizzles to life with the crew (after a very “long” wait) finally getting to review one of the hottest releases of the year. The intensity increases as the boys discuss Jupiter’s wazoo, space slavers and intergalactic plumbing. It then wraps up with an unlikely cooperative experience that no one saw coming. So climb onto your roof, find a comfortable shingle and enjoy this… the spectacle that is the 30th Episode of the Board Game Point of View.

Games Discussed: Dead of Winter: The Long Night, Galaxy Trucker, Engineering Ants

Shout Outs: Steven’s Grandparents, Wieners, Kevin Jackson, Captain Harlock, Alex Eding

On this very special episode, the crew is joined by actor, gamer, ogre and hilarious host of the Plaid Hat Podcast… Mr. Alex Eding. And like a bronco bursting out of the shoot, the show wastes no time in getting down to business. The boys start right in with a life segment dedicated to the misadventures of the Eding clan as they migrate across the wilds to the lone star state. Adam then tips his hat to a few Kickstarters before Alex gives us a gander at his board game themed, body brand. The show then gathers around the fire to share stories of gunslingers, outlaws and heroes in a galaxy far, far away.

Games Discussed: World Championship Russian Roulette, Dead of Winter: The Long Night, Catacombs, Star Wars RPG

Shout Outs: Mrs. Alex Eding, John Wimber, Barbra Dunkleman, Rich Sommer, Felicia Day

Join our courageous adventurers on the high seas as they overcome their fears of open water, parley with the denizens of the deep and analyze game component textures to levels boarding on uncomfortable. The crew starts by taking an obligatory look at the Spiel Des Hares nominations in an effort to determine just which game deserves to be crowned “Game of the Year”. Steven and Adam then cautiously join Seth in the deep waters of the abyss to see if communing with fish people is as riveting as the artwork suggests. The cast then falls prey to a total party wipeout at the hands of an over zealous gnome and a green dragon… or do they?

Games Discussed: Code Names, Imhotep, Karuba, Abyss, Dimensions, Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)

Shout Outs: Thalastiphobia, Transformers, My Little Pony, Polymers, Rob Daviau

Bust out your card sleeves, because this episode is chock-full of CCG/LCG goodness! The crew records from the dungeons of the newly finished headquarters (MoAV Coffee in Downtown Billings) and is ready to be reborn from the ashes of health inspections and construction delays. With coffee in hand, the boys discuss the new hotness from Plaid Hat Games… Ashes: Rise of the Phoenix Born. The artwork alone is enough to peak most gamer’s interest! Then they dive deep into the world of games, thrones and the people who sit on them in a very detailed discussion about the role of theme in a very popular IP. Which card game will come out on top? Tune in to find out!

Games Discussed: Ashes: Rise of the Phoenix Born, A Game of Thrones Card Game (Second Edition)

Shout Outs: MoAV Coffee House, Contractors, The Number 3, How I Met Your Mother, House Targaryen

The crew gathers at the unfinished headquarters to talk about what our grandmothers are into, the legacy of a war torn world and the benefits of educating your NPCs. Steven also offers some helpful construction tips and tells a chilling story of a thoroughly haunted bathroom renovation. Seth then becomes scared for life after an encounter with a high resolution image of some game artwork. The show then comes to a close with a recounting of our continuing adventures in the D&D universe… and the friend we made along the way.

Games Discussed: X-Wing, Wasteland Express Delivery Service, Seafall, Risk Legacy, D&D

Shout Outs: Haunted Bathrooms, Closets, Grandmothers, Beans, Rob Daviau, Dr. Donald “Bloodrag” Bronson

The crew reveals the location of their forthcoming headquarters and what exactly will be happening within its ancient walls. In the meantime… Adam is presented with an offer he can’t refuse, Steven dreams of serving gourmet food with a pocket watch and Seth butters up a prospective employer with tales from South America. The boys also push back on popular opinion to size up one of the most successful games of the last decade. The show then caps off with rousing tales of suburban, teenage high jinx and the usefulness of small animals in post-apocalyptic situations.

Games Discussed: Camel Up, Small World, Zombie 15

Shout Outs: DJ Cold Cuts, Youth Group Kids, Rock Creek Coffee Roasters, Rooks Comics & Games, Tom Vasel, Seth’s Game Group

Grab a hard hat and listen in as Adam, Steven and Seth strap on their tool belts for an all deck building episode. The crew drills into three games with very different themes to hammer out which one in fact does the best deck build. Steven unleashes his knowledge of galactic space conquest as the boys drool over the most anticipated release of the quarter, and Seth takes us back nearly a century to talk about fascists, liberals and cold, blooded reptiles. The show then concludes with Adam climbing on top of a soap box to comment on the role of sexual equality in modern board gaming.

Games Discussed: Star Wars Rebellion, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Secret Hitler, Eminent Domain, Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game, Arctic Scavengers

Shout Outs: Gluten Free Pizza, The Death Star, Red Masks, Valentine’s Day, Face Hugging

On heels of our first anniversary, the gang continues to talk about their absolute favorite games of all time in a “Top 5 Games” round up. Adam, Seth and Steven take a closer look at a crowd favorite and try to review it using only the power of their emotions. The crew also laments over the fact that their vigilante justice suites need to be sprinkled before they are deemed safe for human consumption… and Seth and Steven feel sour over the fact that Adam continues to invite nobility to his luxurious parties.

Games Discussed: Targi, Splendor, Battle Sheep, Star Wars: X-Wing, Lords of Waterdeep, Love Letter, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Dead of Winter, Suburbia, News@11, King of New York, Colt Express

Shout Outs: The NFL, Andreas Steiger, Fall Out 4, Tabletop Simulator, Mustaches, Seth’s Sister

Join us in celebrating one year of pod casting awesomeness! To wrap up a fantastic year, we are running through our favorite elements of board gaming. Categories include: Favorite Components, Coffee Shop Games, Laugh Out Loud Games, Stab Your Friend in the Back Games, Brain Burners, If You Could Live in a Game, Pull Your Hair Out Games, Games We Love to Hate, Favorite Characters and Favorite Art Work.

We would also like to say thank you to our friends, family and fans. A special thank you to Alex Eding for all the help he has given our little podcast. And finally, a heartfelt thanks to the Dice Tower Network for welcoming us into the fold.

Games Discussed: Bang: The Card Game, Blokus , Code Names , Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Ca$h’n Guns, Colt Express, Dead of Winter, Eclipse, Escape: Curse of the Temple, Heroes Wanted, Imperial Settlers, King of New York, Lifeboat, Love Letter, Lords of Waterdeep, News@11, Pandemic, Pingo Pingo, Resistance, Risk Legacy, Small World, Space Cadets: Dice Duel, Splendor, Spyfall , Star Wars: X-Wing, Telestrations, The Farming Game, Ticket to Ride

Shout Outs: Coffee Shop Owners, Survivor, Blazers, The Spy, Stephen Amell, Kaylee’s Sister & Brother In-Law, Seth’s Mother, Mr. Wall