In Part 1 of our Origins special, the crew  travels to the distant land of Columbus, Ohio for one of the largest board game conventions in North America. Steven regales us with a post-apocalyptic, cybernetic skeltron-filled tale from the not-too-distant future. Kaylee recalls hosting the evening news under the influence… the influence of fun. Seth and Adam take to the stars to debate the merits of a popular realm-like, deck building game. And after a brief intermission (and posting bail), the show concludes with an in-depth look at the Spiel Des Jahres nominee, Colt Express.

Soulful, musical interlude and warm hugs provided by Alex “Red Panda Rain Dancer” Eding.

Games Discussed: Welcome to the Dungeon, Masters of Bloodiron, Alien Labyrinth, Star Realms, Colt Express, News@11, Apotheca

Shout Outs: Man in the Super Cool Hat, Ben, Matthew “Dungeon Master” Abbott, Dan Pindell, Origins People on the Street, Annie Bell, Sam Witwer & Chloe Dykstra, Santiago “AKA Jeffery D”

In an episode that has more soul than should be allowed on the Internet, the BGPOV crew lays down number ten in melodious style. In the first track, Risk Legacy returns with bearded vengeance and has one gamer riding a roller coaster of emotion. Two Kings then take the stage and give a powerful duet of monstrous proportion. The group takes a brief intermission to discuss pigs in space, and a terrifying Rampage brings down the house in climactic fashion to close out the show.

Games Discussed: Risk Legacy, King of Tokyo (Power Up and Halloween Expansions), King of New York, Rampage (Terror in Meeple City)

Shout Outs: Mr. Wall, Mr. Powell, Arrow, Boardgameizer.com, Pigs in Space, Pigs in Blankets

Be sure to listen to us talk about King of Tokyo on Episode 4 – The Struggle Bus.

 

Fueled by lack of sleep and cinnamon rolls, the BGPOV crew delivers their wildest podcast to date. Adam, Seth, Steven and Miss Wise get cozy around a single microphone to discuss pirates, movies that should be board games and the age-old question… is Batman actually Santa Claus? The crew then hotly debates the merits of allowing meeples to compete in the Olympic Games, and Miss Wise gets promoted to first name status… or does she?

As always, a special thanks to Alex Eding for another mysterious narrative introduction to our question of the podcast: How important are the components in a game anyway? (Soundtrack from Bensound)

Games Discussed: Betrayal at House on the Hill, Toc-Toc Woodman, Libertalia, Cosmic Encounter, Cardline, Clue, Battleship, Sheriff of Nottingham, Hero Scape, Escape: Curse of the Temple, Survive: Escape from Atlantis

Shout Outs: Rock Creek Coffee Roasters, James a.k.a. “Dr. Dolittle”, Jurassic Park, The City of Arkham, Crotch Rockets & Wiffle Ball Bats

Adam and Steven are joined by Miss Wise, Mr. Wall and Josh to talk about lumberjacks, electric funk and small, wooden animals. We also recount a recent gaming experience that may or may not have included provocative, synthetic suede pouches. We then end the show by saying goodbye to a member of the Board Game Point of View podcast. And as always, a special thank you to Alex Eding for another fantastic vocal intro.

Games Discussed: Star Wars: X-Wing, Tock Tock Woodman, Sheriff of Nottingham, Dead of Winter, Run Fight or Die, Cluster Fight, Xia: Legends of Drift System, Agricola, Say Anything

Shout Outs: Korea, Germany, Steven Hill, Arcane Wonders

Join us for a very special International Tabletop Day episode! The whole crew podcasts “live” from two different cities in two different game shops on the same day! In part one, we talk with Lincoln (board game enthusiast and owner of Rook’s: Comics and Games in Bozeman) about game shops, potions and a board game about baseball. In part two, the crew gathers in a small closet at KAB: Sports Cards & Collectables in Billings to talk about a slew of newly-played games.

Games Discussed: Baseball Highlights: 2045, Alchemists, Smash Up, My Little Pony, Boss Monster, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Bang!, R3D November

Shout Outs: Rook’s: Comics & Games, IELLO Games, KAB: Collectables & Comics, Plaid Hat Games, Our Listeners in the UK & Australia

The “KABinet”… wonder why? Have a listen.

Board games and coffee… a more epic combination I doubt you’ll find. Join us as we talk about our first public event hosted by Rock Creek Coffee Roasters! Once again, Miss Wise and Mr. Wall weigh in on a handful of games; including Love Letter, King of Tokyo, Betrayal at House on the Hill and more. We then wrap the show up with a live on-air playing of Snake Oil! Want to know what the crew sold to the last man on earth? Tune in to find out.

Games Discussed: Love Letter, Bang: The Dice Game, King of Tokyo, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Dead of Winter

Shout Outs: Rock Creek Coffee Roasters, Snakes and Lattes, Dairy Queen, A Whole Bunch of Coffee Shop Folks

Seth returns to the cast while on spring break to talk game stores, X-Wing and a tiny area of France where you find a lot of people just standing in fields… or on roads… or in churches. The crew also puts their impromptu game design skills to the test in another attempt to ‘Insert Game Here’. We then wrap it up with a discussion on the most frantic 10 minutes of board gaming you will ever play. And as always… Sláinte, Alex Eding for another fantastic introduction.

Games Discussed: Star Wars: X-Wing, Carcassonne, Escape: Curse of the Temple

Shout Outs: Root Beer, Rook’s Comics & Games, KAB Sports Cards & Collectables

The BGPOV crew is joined by a hoard of folks to talk about cash, guns and struggles of leaving an epic legacy. Our guests then run rampant as Mr. Wall partakes in some light role play, Miss Wise seats herself squarely on the struggle bus and Mr. Powell unleashes a torrent of bad jokes no reasonable human should endure. We then cap it off with a special introduction from Alex Eding and an overview of our favorite kaiju inspired game… King of Tokyo!

Games Discussed: Cash & Guns, Risk Legacy, Yahtzee, King of Tokyo

Shout Outs: Tridents, Arrow, Seth, Those Randoms We Met at the Coffee Shop

On the very third episode of the Board Game Point of View podcast, we are joined by a Man on the Street… Mr. Wall. We then kick it off with an old favorite, and Seth regales us with his adventures to Atlanta, Georgia to witness the Smite World Championship. We also ask the question, “What is keeping our friends from playing games with us?” We then wrap the show up with an interstellar bow as we analyze one of the most popular tabletop games ever made. And last but not least, a very special thank you to Alex Eding for once again lending us his voice.

Games Discussed: Star Wars: X-Wing, Smite, Agricola, Risk Legacy, Cosmic Encounter

Shout Outs: Insert Game Here, Jumanji, TMNT, The Original Episode 3: The Lost Cast (RIP)

 

In the very second episode of the Board Game Point of View podcast the crew asks the question, “What exactly is a game anyway?” We also take a stab at designing another board game on the fly, which has Seth thumbing his nose at the theme. The winter cast is then wrapped up nicely with a chilling review of Dead of Winter. We must also give a special thank you to voice actor extraordinaire, Alex Eding for the gripping narrative introduction.

Also, have a look at the list of things we think define a game, and then listen in to see if you agree.

Games Discussed: Small World, Star Wars: X-Wing, Dead of Winter

Shout Outs: The Walking Dead, Christmas