Episodes
Interview with Chris Anderson
In this episode, Chris and I talk about his design contest, his AMAZING game In Vino Morte , and a strange game called The Farming Game, that I now feel the urge to track down. In Vino Morte on PNP …
Interview with Dave Eng
In this episode, Dave Eng joins me and we talk about our shelves of shame and game-based learning. Dave's website, UniversityXP is a wealth of information. It has links to his blog, videos, research, articles, and his own pod...
Escape from Hidden Castle
Like chaos? Like Wolfgang Kramer? Well, the latest iteration of his 1989 classic Midnight Party, called Escape from Hidden Castle, is the subject of this episode. It is quick and easy to teach, learn, and play. --- This ep...
Interview with Tom Chleborad
In this episode, I interview the "Average" part of Average Joe's podcast and Average Joe's Game Shop. Tom and I get off topic as usual. We talk about 3-legged cats, a bridge to Sweden, making a cross-country drive, and even …
Heimlich & Co.
Wolfgang Kramer's Heimlich & Co. is a great twist on hidden information, social deduction games. It won the Spiel des Jahres back in 1986, and it recently got a facelift by Amigo Games. This is one you should check out! …
Forbidden Trilogy
This episode takes a look at Matt Leacock's Trilogy of Fobidden Games: Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert, and Forbidden Sky. Each builds on its predecessors, has its own merits, but all are great fun for a lunch hour. 3D Des...
Machi Koro
When I was first nurturing my collection, Machi Koro came up on many lists, as a game that I would like. So, I bought it, and I have played it many times since. This is a staple in my collection, …
Interview with Adrian Hoffman
Adrian is the founder of Cockblock Studios . He and I met when I agreed to review his game, Turducken . It is currently live on Kickstarter as of April 26, 2021. He and I talk about his gaming habits, …
Interview with Ellie Dix
In this episode, I talk with Ellie Dix from The Dark Imp . This is my first transatlantic interview! I came across Ellie's great book, The Board Game Family, at my local library. She talks about getting your kids and …
Treasure Hunters Trilogy by Jellybean
What was the first game you backed on Kickstarter? Mine was Scuttle! It opened my eyes to Kickstarter, and it helped me delve deeper into this wonderful hobby. Scuttle! was followed by Ninjitsu! which was then followed by Bra...
Interview with Sara Beauvais
Sara Beauvais joins the show this episode. She is the artist behind one of my favorite games, Universal Rule! She has a website: http://thefairycircle.com/ where you can reach out to her, or see some of her artwork. We talk a...
Interview with Aaron from AnSR Games
In this episode, Aaron and I talk about oatmeal cookies, air fryers versus deep fryers, and maybe even some board games! Aaron and his family are behind AnSR games which made Drop Racers, Ch35s, and more! --- This episode is …
Interview with Joe Slack
In this episode, Joe Slack of Board Game Design Course (among many other things) drops by to talk lunch time games. Joe is also an author of three great books (two fo which I can vouch for, I need to …
Drop Racers and Drop Racers Battle
In this episode, Drop Racers and Drop Racers Battle are the focus. These games were designed by a young man (like less than 10 years old). They are dexterity games where you are flicking your car to collect drops from …
Roll and Writes, Part II
In this episode, I look at three more small roll and write games: QWIXX, QWINTO , & RIPPLE RUSH. Each one is terrific and should be added to your collection. These three have seen plenty of table time, and they …
Interview with Katie Pierce
In this interview, fellow game nerd and cross stitch designer Katie Pierce joins the show. She is the Etsy shop owner of Komodo Stitches. I have personally bought two so far, and look forward to getting a third. Katie talks …
Bang!
Bang! is one of the few social deduction games that I find enjoyable. The act of deceiving your friends while at the same time trying to get certain ones to believe you, makes this game a blast every time we …
Interview with John Kohn
In this episode, John Kohn joins the show. He is a prolific Print and Play creator. I have backed many of his games on Kickstarter, and I look forward to backing many more. He can be reached at johnhkohn2016@gmail.com Shark …
Interview with Erin Dean
In 2018, Erin Dean interviewed over 50 game designers and compiled all the interviews into a smashing success Kickstarter campaign. The result, For the Love of Board Games ! This fantastic book became the bedtime story I read...
Clever Trilogy
In this episode, Adam looks at the "Clever Trilogy" by Wolfgang Warsch These games are: That's Pretty Clever, Twice as Clever, and Clever Cubed. These are fantastic roll and write games that elevates the game of Yahtzee. No m...
Interview with Chip Beauvais
In this episdoe, Chip Beauvais joins the show. He is the creator of Universal Rule and Smoke & Mirrors , both available on PnPArcade.com . Chip talks about his new game Jackpot Payout that is going to hit Kickstarter later …
Downforce
Downforce by Wolfgang Kramer is the focus of this episode. Adam covers the game, the two expansion tracks, and talks about combining Downforce with Monopoly Gamer Mario Kart edition. Feel free to get sucked in this thread ab...
Rhino Hero & Rhino Hero: Super Battle
This episode covers TWO fantastic dexterity games by Haba: Rhino Hero and the sequel Rhino Hero: Super Battle. What started out as a show and tell at my office has turned into a regular engineering exercise. --- This episod...
Universal Rule
In this episode, Adam reviews Universal Rule by Chip Beauvais and published by Button Shy Games. It is also available as a print and play on PnPArcade.com. This is a wonderful 18-card 4x game that plays in less than a …