Life Beyond Board Games

Bad first plays are like bad first dates—you’re hungry, tired, and secretly hoping the game would just end. Sometimes a game falls flat because of bad rules. Sometimes it’s because Eric is texting during the teach (jokes of course). Sometimes it’s because Splendor tricked us with its giant empty box.

We answer the eternal question: is it the game, or is it me?

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Stella - Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity
Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

We're diving deep into the ancient gamer art of “Wait, wait, I didn’t mean that move!” From back seats to backtracks, we explore how far gamers will go to reclaim their choices… and their dignity. Laughs, debates, and just a sprinkle of regret and trauma might be included.

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Stella - Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity
Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

 In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, Stella, Candice, and Eric attempt to discuss their escape rooms experience. From the “ancient origins” of escape rooms (aka, forgetting your keys) to tips that are not advised will work, like “just start breaking stuff,” (jokes, don't do this at home). This conversation is part comedy roast, part puzzle-solving therapy session. Expect absurd tangents, dubious historical accuracy, and enough (maybe bad) advice to get you kicked out of your next escape room. 

Any good escape room experience? Please write us a comment so we can check it out, or roast it (jokes). 

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Stella - Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity
Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

We are getting ready to be sleep-deprived and snack-fueled for Gen Con 2025, and spilled PlayCon board game adventure. Plus upcoming Dune Imperium tournament - fun! 

Tune in for some comedy or cringe in this Episode 14!

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Stella - Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity
Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

Welcome to another not-so-serious episode of Life Beyond Board Games, where we dive into the surprisingly rhythmic world of music while gaming.
Join us as we groove through game-night playlists, debate the best beats for board games, our favorite music to play during different board game genres—from chill vibes for puzzly euros, to epic soundtracks for panic cooperative games, to... awkward silence for intense deduction games😆 Maybe not. 

Tune in for beats, banter, and basement-based conspiracies! 

Link to Melodice - https://melodice.org/

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Stella - Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity
Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

This episode dives into the wild world of online board gaming—how to game with people across the globe.... with or without pants (we’re not judging). We chat about the online board gaming platforms we've used, online etiquettes (or lack thereof), and more. 

Tune in for laughs, virtual games, and stories that might make you feel warm, nostalgic, or just confused.

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Stella - Meeple University - https://www.youtube.com/MeepleUniversity
Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

In this episode, your board gaming crew goes beyond meeples and dice to roll deep into… feelings! 😱 Eric, Stella, and Melissa talk about neurodiversity and mental health in the hobby we all love. We cover everything from awkward social energy meters, overstimulation at game nights, to why some of us need a rulebook… for life.

Expect empathy tokens, reroll on social energy and a +5 bonus to heartfelt honesty. Hope this one is for you💙

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Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

Ever wondered what happens when board gamers leave their cozy game caves and brave the wild world of conventions? In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games, join Candice, Melissa, Eric and Stella unpack the madness of board game conventions and share our favorites. 

First-timers, gaming on the sea, and walking the plank stories await—plus a bit of jetlag wisdom. Whether you're a seasoned con-goer or just in it for the tournaments, you’ll laugh, nod, and maybe question your next convention options. Also, please share what your favorite convention is in the comments. 

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Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

In this surprisingly heartwarming episode of Life Beyond Board Games, your trio—Stella (alleged basement keeper), Eric (probably innocent-NOT), and Melissa (eyewitness to none of it)—explore how board games magically turn lonely nights into legendary friendships.

You’ll hear real stories of people going from “I have no one to play with 😢” to “Can we PLEASE stop scheduling four-hour games on weeknights?!”😆 It’s all about how cardboard and dice somehow unlock human connection better than your therapist’s icebreaker questions.

Whether you're in it for the games, the feels, or just here to confirm Eric might be a dungeon master in more ways than one—this episode has it all.

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Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/

Ever experienced that tense silence when someone flips out after losing a game of Catan? Or watched in horror as greasy fingers handle your precious cards? You're not alone, and we're here to commiserate.

In this brutally honest conversation, Melissa, Stella, and Eric dive into the behaviors that make us all want to quietly pack up our games and never invite certain people back. From the player who spends five excruciating minutes contemplating their Santorini move to the person who's mysteriously "on their phone" during rule explanations only to ask the same questions repeatedly.

Whether you're looking for validation that you're not being unreasonable, seeking strategies to handle difficult gaming situations, or simply enjoying the catharsis of hearing others share your pain, this episode delivers with a healthy dose of humor and practical advice. And yes, we settle once and for all which of us smells the best at game night.

Have you encountered these behaviors or—dare we admit it—been guilty of them yourself? Follow us and share your own board game blunder stories. We'd love to hear what drives you crazy at the gaming table!

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Eric - What's Eric Playing - https://whatsericplaying.com/
Candice - Kickin' It Creative - https://www.kickinitcreative.com/