Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast

By Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff, & Bill ArneyLeisure Video Games Games Hobbies

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast episodes

October 15, 2021 18. Martin Wallace: More Than Just Choo-Choo Trains
In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff let the choo-choo trains pass by and take some time to explore two of renown board game designer Martin Wallace's lesser known titles.

Hidden Gems Geek List:
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/289922/hidden-gems-podcast-game-ratings

Featured Games:
La Strada (00:33:38)
Struggle of Empires (00:52:13)
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
BGG Guild #: 3874
Credits:
La Strada Theme, “One Last Battle", Edgar Hopp, Royalty Free License
Struggle of Empires Theme, “Oceanic Adventure”, Bonnie Grace, Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
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BGG Guild #: 3874
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Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 31 min
October 01, 2021 17. Journey into the Unusual
We've covered plenty of under-appreciated and forgotten games, now it's time to journey into the unusual. In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff, along with guest host Bill Arnie explore three potential gems with unusual mechanics.

Featured Games:
Time 'n' Space (00:22:17)
Sidibaba (00:41:17)
Code of Nine (00:59:50)

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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
BGG Guild #: 3874

Credits:
Time 'n' Space Theme, “Fugent", Lupus Nocte, Creative Commons 0 License
Sidibaba Theme, “Arabic Guesthouse”, Sight of Wonders, Creative Commons 0 License
Code of Nine Theme, “Alone in the Forest”, Kikoru, Creative Commons 0 License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
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BGG Guild #: 3874
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Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 27 min
September 17, 2021 16. Designer Spotlight on Wolfgang Kramer
Battle for kingdoms, sail the high seas and explore the world in this episode of Hidden Gems. This time your hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff, along with guest host Dan Smith dive into three lesser known games designed by the renowned Wolfgang Kramer.

Featured Games:
Saga (00:20:45)
El Capitan (00:40:07)
Expedition: Famous Explorers (01:01:51)
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Email: [email protected]
Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
BGG Guild #: 3874
Credits:
Saga Theme, “Ready For War", Philip Ayers, Creative Commons 0 License
El Capitan Theme, “To Pirate Cove”, Adriel Fair, Creative Commons 0 License
Expedition: Famous Explorers Theme, “Sahara Cowboy”, Arc De Soleil, Creative Commons 0 License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Send us Fan Mail
FOLLOW US:
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 27 min
September 03, 2021 15. Sticks & Stones That May Hurt Your Feelings: Abstract Strategy Games
In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey put their big boy pants on to stack, dance (?) and fence their way through three abrasive abstract board games.

Post Avatar Chat Spoilers: 00:11:35
Chris & Cameron chat about Avatar: The Last Air Bender for a bit starting at 00:05:16. Skip ahead if you don't want us to spoil the show for you!

Featured Games:
Rumis (00:23:39)
Die Dolmengötter (00:40:21)
Terra Nova (01:00:25)
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Email: [email protected]
Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
BGG Guild #: 3874
Credits:
Rumis Theme, “This Is Our Hut”, Trabant 33, Creative Commons 0 License
Die Dolmengötter Theme, “Isle of Mist”, Breathing Tides, Creative Commons 0 License
Terra Nova Theme, “Peace in the Realm”, Bonnie Grace, Creative Commons 0 License
Cameron Spills Water on His Laptop Theme, "Local Forecast", Kevin McLeod, Creative Commons 0 License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Send us Fan Mail
FOLLOW US:
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 30 min
August 20, 2021 14. A Gathering of Friends
To the moon this week as your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey and Jason Yanchuleff explore three lesser know games from prolific designer Alan R. Moon. Also tune in for a few new exciting developments in the life of the podcast!

Featured Games:
Oasis (00:18:42)
King's Breakfast (00:42:45)
Andromeda (00:55:39)
Follow us online:
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
BGG Guild #: 3874
Credits:
Oasis Theme, “Heavenly Feathers”, Deskant, Creative Commons 0 License
King's Breakfast Theme, “A Feast for a King”, Jerry Lacey, Creative Commons 0 License
Andromeda Theme, “Raging Fires”, Edgar Hopp, Creative Commons 0 License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Send us Fan Mail
FOLLOW US:
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 22 min
August 06, 2021 13. The One with Dads on a Map
In this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey team up with the Dads on a Map podcast hosts, James Geist and Nick "Sanchez" Sanchez to talk games, review a Dads on a Map favorite hidden gem, and go toe to toe in a little friendly board game trivia contest, hosted by Dylan St. Clair!

Check out Dads on a Map:
Website: https://www.dadsonamap.com
Twitter: @dadsonamap
Instagram: @dadsonamap
Facebook: @dadsonamap

Segments:
Q&A: 00:07:29
Portobello Market: 00:39:46
Trivia: 01:19:51

Follow us online:
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
BGG Guild #: 3874
Credits:
Portobello Market Theme, “Toss Me the Tomatoes” Raymond Grouse, Epidemic Sound Royalty Free License
Podcast Clash Trivia Theme, “Captain Fancy Fever”, Wanda Shakes, Epidemic Sound Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.

Send us Fan Mail
FOLLOW US:
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 57 min
July 23, 2021 12. Revolvers, Resistors, and Rings
The stakes are high in this episode of Hidden Gems, as your hosts Chris and Cameron battle it out head-to-head in three under-appreciated and forgotten two player games while Jason is out on vacation!

Check out the music of podcast music composer, Travis Lockey at his Earendel music project:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC022BxaFoi641SGZcTmNJAg
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/earendelmusic

Featured Games:
Revolver (00:19:22)
Resistor (00:38:55)
Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation (00:54:45)
Follow us online:
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
BGG Guild #: 3874
Credits:
Revolver Theme, “Sun Up and Gunned Down” Bryan Teoh, Creative Commons 0 License
Resistor Theme, “Spec Ops”, Rafael Krux, Creative Commons 0
Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation Theme, “Light and Shadow”, Travis Lockey, Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Send us Fan Mail
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BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 25 min
July 09, 2021 11. The Spiel on the Spiel
Put on your puffiest vest and jump in Doc Brown’s DeLorean with your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey as they go back in time to review three forgotten Spiel De Jahres winners!

Featured Games:
Heimlich & Co. (00:34:10)
Hoity Toity (00:52:24)
Niagra (01:17:08)
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Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
Credits:
Heimlich & Co Theme, “Catch You if I Can” White Bones, Epidemic Sound, Royalty Free License
Hoity Toity Theme, “Violin Concerto in E Major”, Antonio Vivaldi, Creative Commons 0, acquired at Musopen.org
Niagra Theme, “Waterfall River 1”, SFX Producer, Epidemic Sound Royalty Free License
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Send us Fan Mail
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BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 42 min
June 25, 2021 10. Tasty Moorsels
Hope you're hungry for more hidden gems! Your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey join special guest host Talia Alley as they sink their teeth into three lesser-known games by designer Corné van Moorsel.
Featured Games:
BasketBoss (00:23:13)
Gipsy King (00:43:31)
Habitats (01:01:07)
Follow us online:
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
Credits:
BasketBoss Theme, “Moonglow” Arlo Young, Epidemic Sound, Royalty Free License
Gipsy King Theme, “Kalimba Relaxation Music”, Kevin McLeod, Creative Commons 0
Habitats Theme, “River Meditation”, Jason Shaw, Creative Commons 0
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Send us Fan Mail
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Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 23 min
June 11, 2021 9. Mining For Hidden Gem Mining Games...With Hidden Gems!
It's time to pick up your tools and jump in the rail cart, because this time your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Cameron Lockey are delving deep into three unusual mining themed games, as well as an update on our BGG mining efforts!
Featured Games:
Dwarves, Inc (00:17:33)
Freya's Folly (00:36:43)
Cavum (00:58:13)
Follow us online:
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://hiddengems.games
Instagram: @hiddengems.games
Facebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcast
Twitter: @hiddengemsboard
Credits:
Dwarves, Inc. Theme, “Gates of Stone”, Travis Lockey, Creative Commons 0 License
Freya's Folly Theme, “Go On Without Me", Bryan Teoh, Creative Commons 0 License
Cavum Theme, “Mountain Air”, Cody Francis, Royalty Free with Epidemic Sound
Logo Design, Katelyn Nieto, @itskatelynnieto
Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC. The Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast theme is licensed under a royalty free license contract.
Send us Fan Mail
FOLLOW US:
Email: [email protected]
Patreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcast
BGG Guild #: 3874
Discord: https://discord.gg/bakZ332pup

Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast is produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff. and Bill Arney in Raleigh, NC.
1 hr 22 min

About Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast

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A board game podcast where your hosts Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arney review unusual, forgotten and under-appreciated board games.