Punchboard Paradise

By Punchboard Paradise

What's Punchboard Paradise about?

Punchboard Paradise a board game podcast discussing the games we play, how we rank them, and other exciting topics related to our hobby. Hosted by Chad, Clef and Richie

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Punchboard Paradise episodes:

05.01.2024
Ep. 133 - Age of Innovation Review + Benjamin Button Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review Age of Innovation and finish with the Benjamin Button Draft. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
03.27.2024
Ep. 132 - 2014 Draft
In today's episode, the guys are recording from The Great Plains Game Festival! 00:00:00 - 00:03:10 Intro/Banter 00:03:11 - 00:14:50 Recent Plays 00:14:51 - 00:49:38 Interview with Allison and Michelle 00:50:14 - 01:02:36 Interview with Cameron Iwan 01:03:06 - 01:15:45 Is El Grande still...
02.28.2024
Ep. 131 - La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War Review & Games Rated 5.9 and Below Draft
In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent plays, review La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War and draft games rated 5.9 or lower. Check out Clef's ranking of the COIN series! youtu.be/jtWxcCcVs2k?si=cBIVcBsdXUobQxzI Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the...
01.10.2024
Ep. 130 - Top 25 Games of All Time (2024 Edition)
In today's episode, the guys talk about recent plays and then go over their top 25 games of all time! Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
12.13.2023
Ep. 129 - Nucleum Review & Best Games of 2023
In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent plays, mailbag, list their top games of 2023 and review Nucleum. Check out Clef's ranking of the COIN series! https://youtu.be/jtWxcCcVs2k?si=cBIVcBsdXUobQxzI Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out...
11.15.2023
Ep. 128 - Voidfall Review & Best Games We've Let Go Draft
In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent recent plays, look back at previous reviews, draft the best games they've culled and review Voidfall Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need...
10.13.2023
Ep. 127 - Barcelona Review & 2003 Draft
In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent trips to CMON Expo and Age Of Steam Con. Then they review Barcelona and draft their favorite games from 2003 Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check...
09.13.2023
Ep. 126 - Great Western Trail: New Zealand Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review Great Western Trail: New Zealand and finish things off with a quick game. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a...
08.09.2023
Ep. 125 - People Power Review + Games We Wish We Didn't Teach Our Friends and Family Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review People Power and draft games this wish they wouldn't have taught their friends and family. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
07.12.2023
Ep. 124 - Small Box Game Reviews + 2 Player Only Games Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review 3 small box games and draft their favorite 2 player only games. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
06.14.2023
Ep. 123 - Hegemony Review + Unique Mechanisms Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, answer a COIN related question from the mailbag, review Hegemony and draft their favorite unique board game mechanisms. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
05.17.2023
Ep. 122 - Darwin's Journey Review + Top 5 Games from PPCon
In today's episode, the guys talk about their top 5 games played at PPCon. Then they review Darwin's Journey. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
04.12.2023
Ep. 121 - Horseless Carriage Review + AoS Map Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review Horseless Carriage and draft their favorite Age of Steam Maps. Buy your ticket to PPCon 2023 tabletop.events/conventions/punch…aradise-con-20231 Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
03.15.2023
Ep. 120 - Woodcraft Review + 2018 Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about recent plays, review Woodcraft and draft their favorite games from 2018. Buy your ticket to PPCon 2023 https://tabletop.events/conventions/punchboard-paradise-con-20231 Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
02.15.2023
Ep. 119 - Top 25 Games of All Time (2023 Edition)
In today's episode, the guys talk about recent plays and then go over their top 25 games of all time! Buy your ticket to PPCon 2023 https://tabletop.events/conventions/punchboard-paradise-con-20231 Great Plains Game Festival 2023 https://allevents.in/lincoln/great-plains-game-festival-%7C-2023/200023304422350 Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
01.11.2023
Ep. 118 - Top Games of 2022 Draft + Tiletum Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review Tiletum and draft their favorite games from 2022. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
12.14.2022
Ep. 117 - Overrated Games Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, Crowdfunding Corner and draft Overrated games. Cocaine Bear https://youtu.be/DuWEEKeJLMI Vendel to Viking https://iongamedesign.com/products/vendel-to-viking1 Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
11.16.2022
Ep. 116 - John Company: Second Edition Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, crowdfunding corner, lookback at Hallertau and review John Company: Second Edition Review. PPCon 2023 https://tabletop.events/conventions/punchboard-paradise-con-20231 Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
10.19.2022
Ep. 115 - Trick-Taking Games Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their trip to AoSCon, recent plays and draft their favorite trick-taking games. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
09.21.2022
Ep. 114 - Ugly Games Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, dust off the mailbag and draft their favorite Ugly games. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds
09.07.2022
Ep. 113 - Games That Should Be In The BGG Top 10
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, look back at their review of Merv and list the games they feel should be in the BGG Top 10. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music...
08.24.2022
Ep. 112 - Tile-Laying Games Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, revise their Top Games of 2021 and draft their favorite Tile-Laying games. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by HookSounds
08.10.2022
Ep. 111 - Games We Hate to Setup/Teardown Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, KS Corner, finish their review of the BGG top 100 and draft games they hate to setup/teardown. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by HookSounds
07.27.2022
Ep. 110 - Carnegie Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, mailbag, lookback at Beyond the Sun and review Carnegie. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by HookSounds
07.13.2022
Ep. 109 - Games We Should Have Played by Now Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, answer a mailbag question, continue their review of the BGG top 100 and draft games they should have played by now. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support...
06.29.2022
Ep. 108 - Bitoku Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, go over the BGG top 100 and review Bitoku. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
06.08.2022
Ep. 107 - Games We've Cooled On Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, answer a mailbag question and draft games they've cooled on. After the episode, stick around to hear interviews of the Punch Bunch at PPCon. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a...
05.18.2022
Ep. 106 - Golem Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, mailbag, go over the BGG top 100 and review Golem. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
05.04.2022
Ep. 105 - Best Games to Play at a Con Draft
In today's episode, the guys are at Great Plains Game Festival! They talk about their recent plays, interview Cameron Iwan and Grant Lyon. Then they draft their favorite games to play at a Con. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a...
04.20.2022
Ep. 104 - Boonlake Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, mailbag, go over the BGG top 100 and review Boonlake. Golden Geek Awards https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame BGG Top 25 Visualized https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25Nrj4702-o Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
04.06.2022
Ep. 103 - Our Most Anticipated Games of 2022 Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays and draft their most anticipated games of 2022. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
03.23.2022
Ep. 102 - Ark Nova Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, mailbag, go over the BGG top 100 and review Ark Nova. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
03.09.2022
Ep. 101 - 2017 Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, Kickstarter corner and draft their favorite games(kinda)of 2017. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
02.23.2022
Ep. 100 - Top 100 Games of All Time! (50-1)
In today's episode, the guys finish their top 100 lists and hear from the Punch Bunch along the way. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
02.09.2022
Ep. 99 - Top 100 Games of All Time! (100-51)
In today's episode, the guys start their top 100 lists. That's it, that's the whole episode. Enjoy! Editor's Note: Before anyone gives me (Richie) grief, I know I said I would timestamp our top 100. That was a stupid idea. I...
01.26.2022
Ep. 98 - Corrosion Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, go over the BGG top 100 and review Corrosion. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
01.12.2022
Ep. 97 - 2021 Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, mailbag, draft their favorite games of the year and talk all things 2021. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwA…zqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
12.29.2021
Ep. 96 - Brian Boru: High King of Ireland Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, mailbag, Kickstarter Corner, BGG Top 100, Board Court and review Brian Boru: High King of Ireland. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsors 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 HobbyTown Lincoln https://hobbytownlincolngaming.com/?fbclid=IwAR0f6NUgRezPpXnA7JWLxMF2F6UU1OenOifKyOZDfxCtjX5SzqPJdbnGw2U Music by HookSounds
12.15.2021
Ep. 95 - Most Important Games of the Decade Draft
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, draft the most important games of the past decade and look at the next 5 games on the BGG top 100. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our...
12.01.2021
Ep. 94 - Imperial Steam Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review Imperial Steam and Clef and Richie square off in Board Court. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsor 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by HookSounds
11.17.2021
Ep. 93 - Alphabet Draft Y-#
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, answer a question from the mailbag, look back at Pan Am and continue their alphabet draft with letters Y-#. Age of Steam Con 1:32 Recent Plays Riftforce 6:25 ...
11.03.2021
Ep. 92 - Tinners' Trail Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, continue reviewing the BGG Top 100, review Tinners' Trail and Chad and Clef square off in Board Court. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsor 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by...
10.20.2021
Ep. 91 - Alphabet Draft U-X
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, answer a question from the mailbag and continue their alphabet draft with letters U-X. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsor 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by HookSounds
10.06.2021
Ep. 90 - Coffee Traders Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, reach into the mailbag, continue reviewing the BGG Top 100, look back at 18Chesapeake and review Coffee Traders. Intro : 0:45 What we've been playing 18MS : 2:56 Furnace : 9:12 Fire...
09.22.2021
Ep. 89 - Alphabet Draft Q-T
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, answer a question from the mailbag and continue their alphabet draft with letters Q-T. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsor 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by HookSounds
09.08.2021
Ep. 88 - Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, continue reviewing the BGG Top 100, look back at Goa and review Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsor 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by HookSounds
08.25.2021
Ep. 87 - Gateway Games Draft w/Our Family Plays Games
In today's episode, the guys record from Great Plains Game Fest, draft their favorite gateway games with Miklos and Starla from Our Family Plays Games and sit down with the President and Cofounder of Great Plains Game Fest Cameron Iwan....
08.11.2021
Ep. 86 - Alphabet Draft M-P
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, answer a mailbag, look at the BGG top 100 and continue their alphabet draft with letters M-P. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsor 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393
07.28.2021
Ep. 85 - Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Review
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, reach into the mailbag, and review Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsor 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393 Music by Hooksounds
07.14.2021
Ep. 84 - Alphabet Draft I-L
In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, Kickstarter corner, look in the mailbag and continue their alphabet draft with letters I-L. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Support our sponsor 3dBitSpace www.etsy.com/shop/3dBitSpace?re…sting_id=678598393

What's Punchboard Paradise about?

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Punchboard Paradise episodes:

Ep. 133 - Age of Innovation Review + Benjamin Button Draft

Ep. 132 - 2014 Draft

Ep. 131 - La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War Review & Games Rated 5.9 and Below Draft

Ep. 130 - Top 25 Games of All Time (2024 Edition)

Ep. 129 - Nucleum Review & Best Games of 2023

Ep. 128 - Voidfall Review & Best Games We've Let Go Draft

Ep. 127 - Barcelona Review & 2003 Draft

Ep. 126 - Great Western Trail: New Zealand Review

Ep. 125 - People Power Review + Games We Wish We Didn't Teach Our Friends and Family Draft

Ep. 124 - Small Box Game Reviews + 2 Player Only Games Draft

Ep. 123 - Hegemony Review + Unique Mechanisms Draft

Ep. 122 - Darwin's Journey Review + Top 5 Games from PPCon

Ep. 121 - Horseless Carriage Review + AoS Map Draft

Ep. 120 - Woodcraft Review + 2018 Draft

Ep. 119 - Top 25 Games of All Time (2023 Edition)

Ep. 118 - Top Games of 2022 Draft + Tiletum Review

Ep. 117 - Overrated Games Draft

Ep. 116 - John Company: Second Edition Review

Ep. 115 - Trick-Taking Games Draft

Ep. 114 - Ugly Games Draft

Ep. 113 - Games That Should Be In The BGG Top 10

Ep. 112 - Tile-Laying Games Draft

Ep. 111 - Games We Hate to Setup/Teardown Draft

Ep. 110 - Carnegie Review

Ep. 109 - Games We Should Have Played by Now Draft

Ep. 108 - Bitoku Review

Ep. 107 - Games We've Cooled On Draft

Ep. 106 - Golem Review

Ep. 105 - Best Games to Play at a Con Draft

Ep. 104 - Boonlake Review

Ep. 103 - Our Most Anticipated Games of 2022 Draft

Ep. 102 - Ark Nova Review

Ep. 101 - 2017 Draft

Ep. 100 - Top 100 Games of All Time! (50-1)

Ep. 99 - Top 100 Games of All Time! (100-51)

Ep. 98 - Corrosion Review

Ep. 97 - 2021 Draft

Ep. 96 - Brian Boru: High King of Ireland Review

Ep. 95 - Most Important Games of the Decade Draft

Ep. 94 - Imperial Steam Review

Ep. 93 - Alphabet Draft Y-#

Ep. 92 - Tinners' Trail Review

Ep. 91 - Alphabet Draft U-X

Ep. 90 - Coffee Traders Review

Ep. 89 - Alphabet Draft Q-T

Ep. 88 - Sekigahara: The Unification of Japan Review

Ep. 87 - Gateway Games Draft w/Our Family Plays Games

Ep. 86 - Alphabet Draft M-P

Ep. 85 - Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition Review

Ep. 84 - Alphabet Draft I-L