The Board Game Show

Episode 8 features an interview with game designer, Brett Myers! We'll discuss his most recent game, The Lord of The Rings Dice Building Game, his first game, Nanuk (a story that involves a car striking a moose), and a few new games he's working on. Let's begin now, shall we?

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Episode 7 features an un-boxing of B-29 Superfortress. Yes, an actual un-boxing in a podcast! What could be better? Oh, right, maybe a video? Game designer Abigail Elizabeth tells us about her new game, Sum Wars, now on Kickstarter. In Warfare with Jeff, we talk about the modern version of an ancient game called, "Jungle." Can you guess the game? In Cocktails with Ash, some guy named Ryan joins us, and we discuss a popular whiskey, staves, and the origins of the term "moonshine." And finally, in Painting with Mike, it's all about scraping and mold-release agents. All this and more in Episode 7 -- Chickens in the Backyard -- of The Board Game Show! Let's begin now, shall we?

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This special edition of The Board Game Show features an extended interview with Uwe Eickert of Academy Games that adds nearly an additional 20 minutes to the interview released in episode 6.

In addition to talking about his work on Gettysburg and the Conflict of Heroes series and solo expansion featured in episode 6, Eickert talks in depth about Kickstarter and the economics behind being a designer and publisher. He also talks about how he spends his day, and why online retailers are not his most favorite thing in the world. All this and more on this special edition of The Board Game Show. Let's begin now, shall we?

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Episode 6 features game designer Uwe Eickert of Academy Games. Eickert discusses ongoing work on their upcoming Gettysburg game, the Conflict of Heroes series and solo expansion, as well as other games in progress. I also talk to designer Philip duBarry about the new board game Family Vacation, coming to a Kickstarter near you. I review Dixit: Journey and discuss how my 7-year-old daughter duped the grandparents with the perfect clue. I take on The Resistance: Avalon in 30-Second Review. Jeff and I pay homage to Ambush and fallen soldiers in Warfare with Jeff. In Cocktails with Ash, we indulge in our favorite "pink and green" cocktails from South of the border. All this and more in Awakening the Uwe, Episode 6 of The Board Game Show! Let's begin now, shall we?

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Links Featured In This Episode:

Bloody Crossroads: Gettysburg Day 1 Conflict of Heroes Ambush The Resistance: Avalon Dixit: Journey Family Vacation

In this spiked eggnog holiday episode of The Board Game Show we head to our neighborhood game store and hear a wide range of board game ideas for your holiday gift-giving and receiving plans. I review the adult party game, Questionable Fun in which participants risk choking on salty snacks while laughing hysterically. We explore a perfect holiday brandylicious, chocolaty adult beverage in Cocktails with Ash. And we wrap this all up with a review of designer Chad Jensen’s game of city-building, Urban Sprawl. Let’s begin now, shall we?

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Links Featured In This Episode:

Questionable Fun Urban Sprawl I'm Board Brandy Alexander

Episode 4 features an interview with undead Lich enchantress, Heidi Lawler, who is also a third-year volunteer with True Dungeon. I discuss all the details of the Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game, complete with geeky Star Wars sound effects, a 1970’s Kenner toy commercial and a reveal of my favorite Underoos. We head to the Pacific ocean in search of carriers to sink in Warfare with Jeff. (Dear grongnards, it's Flat Top!) Our resident bartender tells us you don’t need $1,000 to be drinking what they’re drinking at the Kentucky Derby, unless you absolutely must have a silver straw in your mouth. We continue our series on painting up your miniatures with an easy, do-it-yourself technique to keep that paint flowing. And finally, a dice game review in 30 seconds, because 15-minute reviews are so 2011. Let’s begin now, shall we?

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Links Featured In This Episode:

True Dungeon Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game Underoos Flat Top Doodle Dice Mint Julep cocktail

Episode 3 features an interview with the great Richard Borg to discuss one of his more recent works, Samurai Battles! In Warfare with Jeff, we talk about Jeff’s man cave, his bunker, his game room, his escape, and the importance of setting the stage for game night. We introduce a new regular feature, Painting with Mike, where we help you establish the ideal environment for painting your miniatures. A review of D-Day Dice, and how badly I just want to fire back at that bunker! We bring you 30-Second Review, yet another new, regular feature. And the alchemy of the undead in Cocktails with Ash. All this and more. Let’s begin now, shall we?

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Links Featured In This Episode:

Samurai BattlesD-Day DiceEclipseRich Likes Games blogZombie Cocktail Recipe

The second episode of The Board Game Show, titled Not a Gen Con Preview, includes a review of 1812, The Invasion of Canada, some brief Axis and Allies talk in Warfare with Jeff, a succulent drink recipe that fuses the black-spiced rum of a tentacled beast with the contents of a wax-sealed vessel lovingly crafted in the backwoods of Kentucky in Cocktails with Ash, and meandering, extensive, mind-bending, bro on bro banter about Arkham Horror. Let's begin now, shall we?

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Links Featured In This Episode:

1812 The Invasion of CanadaAkrham HorrorAxis & AlliesI'm Board Game & Family Fun StoreGreat Big Table PodcastWiscoDice

Our first episode features an interview with Mike Loew, former graphics editor of The Onion and avid Warhammer 40K player. I introduce Cocktails with Ash Green and Warfare with Jeff. Reviews of Forbidden Island and Battle for Hill 218. Our first Big Question is unveiled.

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Links Featured In This Episode:

The Politics of Competitive Board Gaming Amongst FriendsTabletop (my idea, seriously)Mike LoewBattle for Hill 218Warhammer 40KForbidden IslandShut Up & Sit Down