Will It Game? Podcast

Will It Game? Podcast

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Will It Game? Podcast episodes

  • S6E03 – The One about a Year of Digital Gaming

    This week Ric is back with Ryan as they reflect on their favorite games to play digitally over the past year.

    Here are a few highlights:

    • Ryan smells nice.
    • Ric fusses at Ryan for getting rid of his copy of Alhambra.
    • Ryan talks way too much about gloves.
    • Are you more curious about the board games we discuss? Oh, well here you go.

      • Skull from Asmodee (current version)
      • Gorinto from Grand Gamers Guild
      • Kōhaku from Gold Seal Games and 25th Century Games
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        54 min
      • S6E02 – The One About Gaming in Person

        This week Bob and Ryan hold down the podcast while Ric spends his time playing actual sports.

        Here are a few highlights:

        • Bob has the most apathetic intro of all time.
        • Bob admits to fanning himself with new rulebooks.
        • Ryan forgets what a hexagon is.
        • Oh yeah, we also talk about a few board games. You might enjoy checking them out.

          • A Gentle Rain from Mondo Games
          • Lost Ruins of Arnak from Czech Games Edition
          • BEEZ from Next Move Games
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            42 min
          • S6E01 – The One That Took 10 Months

            Oh snap, we’re back! Yes, it’s been 10 months since we’ve put out any episodes of the One Board Podcast. But hey, we’re vaccinated now, so we can resume the podcast that we’ve always recorded at a distance in the first place.

            Here’s a few highlights:

            • Ryan talks about how he murdered bonsai trees
            • Ric explains how a toddler prevents you from gaming, unless it’s by yourself
            • Ryan discusses how it’s becoming One Board Bearded Guy over at his house
            • We both talk about how we worked to keep our sanity and board gaming going during the pandemic
            • Oh yeah, we also talk about a few board games. You might enjoy checking them out.

              • King of 12 from Lucky Duck Games
              • Zombicide, 2nd Edition from CMON
              • Stardew Valley: The Board Game from Concerned Ape
              • Ada Lovelace: Legacy of the Analytical Engine from Robin David
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                46 min
              • Will it Game? Episode 64 with Jay Cormier

                This week we’ve got game designer Jay Cormier sitting in the judgment seat. He’s the designer behind over a dozen games like Belfort, Rock Paper Wizard, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Junk Art and most recently Mind MGMT. Our theme this week is about using cards in unique ways. Will Ryan’s upgraded game idea impress Jay? Can Ric’s innovative idea create a new genre of games? Will you throw up when you hear Ric eating a salad for the next 17 minutes?

                You can find Jay at Off The Page Games. Learn more about Mind MGMT here.

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                19 min
              • Will it Game? Episode 63 with Josh Cappel & Daryl Chow

                This week we have Josh Cappel and Daryl Chow as our guest judging duo. In this episode Ric and Ryan do their best to pitch board games around the topic of puppets. Can Ric sing his way to victory with his classic movie throwback? Will Ryan’s game pitch ruin the idea of felt puppets for children around the globe?

                Josh and Daryl are the designers behind In Too Deep, a game currently being funded through Kickstarter. Ric enjoyed his time with the digital demo of the game in his preview that you can read here. You can find Josh Cappel’s work at Burnt Island Games and Kids Table Board Gaming. You can find Daryl Chow’s work at Origame.

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                The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/

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                23 min
              • Will it Game? Episode 62 with Tom Vasel

                Tom Vasel has reviewed thousands of games and tonight he may have two new ones to add to the review pile. Tom Vasel is the creator of The Dice Tower, a gaming site that is known around the world. In this episode Ric and Ryan pitch two games with the theme of “grocery stores”. Will Ric’s game pitch have our guest judge sweating? Can Ryan wrap his head around the very concept of a grocery store?

                You can learn more about The Dice Tower at www.dicetower.com and check out Tom’s thousands of reviews along with loads of video content on their YouTube channel.

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                The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/

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                21 min
              • Will it Game? Episode 61 with Gil Hova

                This week we’re joined by designer, podcaster and publisher Gil Hova. As the owner of Formal Ferret games, our theme has to revolve around ferrets. Will Ryan’s game pitch wiggle it’s way into Gil’s good graces? Does Ric’s over the top game pitch bring the fan fair?

                You can learn more about Gil’s games at FormalFerretGames.com. You can check out his latest game High Rise in Ric’s review of the game or on the Formal Ferret web store. Look for The Rival Networks coming to retail in Q4 2020.

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                23 min
              • Will it Game? Episode 60 with Melissa and Kevin Delp

                This week we’re pitching tile placement games to our two guest judges Melissa and Kevin Delp of Tantrum House! Can Ryan pull inspiration from the animal kingdom for his pitch? Will Ric’s pitch just seem like taking on a second job?

                Melissa and Kevin Delp are one of the families of Tantrum House, a media group that covers gaming for the whole family. You can check out some of the great work Tantrum House does through their YouTube channel and you can support them in their 7th season as content creators here.

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                The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/

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                21 min
              • Will it Game? Episode 59 with Marc Specter

                This week Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild takes the judges seat. He has asked us to pitch games based on the Stranger Things IP. Can Ryan produce a game that is worthy of this license? Will Ric put together a game that has such a deep cut that everyone listening is confused?

                Get the latest info on a new expansion for Endangered that hits Kickstarter on August 11, 2020. Endangered: New Species will bring new wildlife to this great cooperative game.

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                22 min
              • Will it Game? Episode 58 with Presh Wonah

                This week our guest judge is board game enthusiast Presh (Precious) Wonah from Nigeria. Presh has previously been part of NIBCARD Games and contributes to the Nigerian tabletop community. Ryan and Ric attempt to pitch games that include “destructive insects”. Will Ryan’s digital to tabletop game idea impress our judge? Can Ric successfully entertain a baby, pitch a board game and keep his sanity all at once?

                You can follow Presh Wonah on Twitter @boardgame_Presh and check out the games being developed in Nigeria at NibcardGames.com.

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                The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/

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                14 min

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              We pitch crappy board games so you don’t have to. Join Ric and Ryan as they share misguided board game designs with guest judges from around the board game industry.