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The ins and outs of classic board games. Listen in for how history, gameplay, and pop culture have shaped the games we know today.... more
FAQs about Gaming The System:How many episodes does Gaming The System have?The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.
December 08, 2017Chutes and Ladders...Drunk! - Gaming the System Ep. 14Chutes and Ladders has a genuinely amazing history...but also the strategy is super boring, so Ben and Alex turned it into a drinking game! Listen in for the most nonsensical episode yet. "Shots and Ladders" anyone?...more30minPlay
December 01, 2017Sorry! - Gaming the System Ep. 13This week, Alex and Ben aren't sorry for their episode on Sorry! as they track this classic board game from its ancient origins to its regrettable recent update. They also uncover connections to popular culture both then and now! Sorry!...more31minPlay
November 16, 2017Boggle: The Three Minute Word Game - Gaming the System Ep. 12Since 1972, a little game called Boggle has warmed the hearts of millions of households. But why? Is Boggle better than Scrabble? Or, is it simply the butt of an endless joke. Dive into this episode of GTS where Alex and Ben talk the history, strategy, and science of Boggle — sort of....more31minPlay
November 10, 2017Toy Hall of Fame - Gaming the System Ep. 11In a special episode, Alex and Ben take a look at the National Toy Hall of Fame, its history, and some of its inductees over the years (several of which are board games), as well as covering the 2017 finalists and inductees! Come join the fun!...more18minPlay
November 03, 2017Clue! (and Cluedo too) - Gaming the System Ep. 10The classic mystery game is back in a big way. In this episode we explore the history of CLUE — the most murder-full board game of them all — and even take a peek into some optimal strategy that can help you on your very next game. Here's a hint: just cheat! That's what the pros do after all....more33minPlay
October 20, 2017Yahtzee - Gaming the System Ep. 09Yahtzee! Did you know there's a connection between Yahtzee and Bingo? Or that people have killed over a game of Yahtzee? Well, Alex and Ben did the dirty work to find out all you need to know about everyone's favorite dice game!...more31minPlay
FAQs about Gaming The System:How many episodes does Gaming The System have?The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.