Punched and Played Podcast

We review the CCG simulator Millennium Blades. Thanks to the kindness of Brad Talton from Level 99 Games for providing us a review copy of the game, we discuss the components, gameplay, theme, and replayability of Millennium Blades. While Clint is on vacation, Jonathan and Shawn are joined by their friend, Joel. We wrap up […]

Game mechanisms are the heart of a game. We jump into a discussion of our favorite game mechanisms, what these types of games offer, and multiple examples of board games that exemplify these mechanisms. Jonathan takes charge of the Punch List where he flips the script and has us pick a game that we should […]

How do we spread the love of gaming? Introducing new people to the world of hobby board games can be a challenging and intimidating task for everyone involved. This week we explore non-gamer perceptions on board gaming in general and tips for how to best introduce new players to designer/modern/hobby board games (or however you […]

We chat with the co-designer of Storm Hollow. Angie shares how the game Storm Hollow came to be, the ridiculous amount of content in the game, the game’s Kickstarter and delay, and insights into the gameplay mechanics. Plenty of surprises are in store for those who have backed or preordered the game. Plus Jonathan asks […]

What do we hope to do in 2016?  We sat down right before the new year to discuss our gaming related resolutions for 2016; more specifically, what games do we want to play in 2016 as well as the broader things that we hope to do in the world of hobby board gaming. For the […]

The second half of our BGGCON recap. The 2015 BoardGameGeek Convention may have ended over a month ago, but we’re still living the dream. We discuss the high and low points of BGGCON, interesting trends in Clint’s gaming prowess, and the reign of the supposed grumpy gamers continues. We wrap up our recap with our […]

So much happened at BGGCON 2015… that we decided to split our recap into two episodes. Shawn, Jonathan, and Clint reflect on how this year’s BoardGameGeek Convention compared to last year, the people we got to meet, and some of our early convention gaming experiences. Botched rules, grumpy gamers (a.k.a. us), and a game of […]

BGGCON 2015 is here! We dive into our most anticipated games to play at the 2015 BoardGameGeek Convention in Dallas, Texas. We’ll be joining festivities on Thursday, but we wanted to figure out what we really wanted to accomplish during our time at the convention. As you might have guessed, T.I.M.E Stories makes the cut […]

We plan out a game night perfect for Halloween. Highlighting spooky and atmospheric games, we give our take on a board game menu for putting on a Halloween themed board game night broken down by appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The Punch List is presented by Jonathan who flips the script and has us pick […]

This week we’re joined by Jerry Hawthorne. The designer of Mice & Mystics and the upcoming Tail Feathers sits down to discuss his gaming background, the evolution of the Mice & Mystics universe, as well as detailing the wonderfully impressive Tail Feathers coming from Plaid Hat Games. Clint is in control of the Punch List […]