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On this special episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III, the Starfleet Master of  Ceremonies and Super Admiral fo the Subspace Funk Armada.

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The two compare and contrast their experiences at BGG Con and Pax Unplugged.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Grandpa Beck from Grandpa Beck's Games all about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(17:56) Then, the two talk about the connections games can make between people.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(34:15) Then, the two review Jackbox Party Pack 11.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(27:01) Then, the two talk about the role of luck in game design.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Isaac Shalev about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(21:17) Then, the two talk about Isaac's idea about Post Euro games.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Sen-Foong Lim about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(31:47) Then, the two talk about what RPG elements can be used in board game design.

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On this in-person episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild  about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(17:26) Then, the two talk about modernising the Downfall of Pompei and, by extension, other older games.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Rob Searing from Board Games with Rob and Insert Here about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(24:01) Then, the two talk about length of game play and is playing mulitple short games better than one long one or vice versa.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(31:00) Then, Marc tells what it was like to be part of a Kennerspiel des Jahres winning team.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(23:56) Then, they talk about the end part of various games and the impact it has on game play and the players.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve and Shane from the Mate! Let's Play podcast to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(25:54) Then, they talk about what goes on in our brains while we play.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(29:48) Then, they what makes a game timeless?

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Chris and Casey from Solid Roots game company to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(29:31) Then, they discuss a recent "Make your own board game" event that they hosted.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(28:47) Then, they discuss the impact art has on the game play experience.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(32:04) Then, they discuss the impact of using real time in board games both from the design and experience point of view.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steve talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(23:28) Then, they discuss playing boardgames virtually, the pros and the cons.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(20:58) Then, they discuss the impacts the current 145% tariff on Chinese goods has on the boardgame industry.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(27:43) Then, they discuss different methods RPGs use dice and what the design impacts are with them.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(25:47) Then, they discuss using a casino as a theme in board games.

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On this very special episode of On Board Games, Erik, Bruce, and Steve get together to give their lists of the top 10 games of all time. Come and listen and let us know what we should have had or why what we picked is not right. :)

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Shawn Hoult of Allies or Enemies to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(21:55) Then, they discuss what nostalgia brings to a game both in play and design.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(23:30) Then, they discuss when it is appropriate for the GM to dictate what the PC does in a game.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild and Steph Hodge from All the Meeples of the Rainbow to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(25:31) Then, they discuss what it takes to be an ubergamer and why.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bruce Voge III and Steve Chivers to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(34:44) Then, they discuss what they like about the boardgaming hobby.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guildmaster Marc Specter to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(32:26) Then, they discuss what their 2025 gaming resolutions are.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(36:10) Then, they discuss toyetics in game design

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(27:16) Then, they discuss what are the responsibilities of a backer of a crowdfunded game.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bill Corey talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(25:57) The discuss if game design is art and if so, how?

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steven Chivers talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(30:25) Next, they talk about ways to travel with games.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(30:26) Next, they talk about the systems behind game design, the AI of the game itself.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(29:41) Next, they talk about how you can use AI in your RPG campaign.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steve Chivers of Board Game Chin Wag to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(32:47) Next, they talk about how Eurogames have evolved over time.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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Check out the Tir na nOg reprint on Kickstarter now!

(16:58) Next, they talk about Marc's experiences at this year's GenCon and what happens when your games k...

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Ori Kagan to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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You can visit Ori Kagan at https://www.kaganproductions.com/

(23:43) Next, they talk about creating Kickstarter videos and finding that true marketing plan for your game.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Isaac Shalev to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(28:23) Next, they talk all what happens when the theme of a game changes during design.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Jacob Bowers from Well To Do Walrus Games to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(22:21) Next, they talk all about ways to help break designer block.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce are joind by Jeff Anderson from QWYX Events and BGG, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(30:54) Next, they talk all about hosting and attending gaming cruises and conventions.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Tony Lawhorne from Lawhorne Design, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(17:56) Next, they talk about creating eye-catching things for your convention booth.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Steve Chivers, from Board Game Chin Wag, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(27:17) Next, they talk about the mental health, specifically depression and anxiety, and how you can use board games to help.

Click here for information on R U OK day and mental health resources.

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

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(39:41) Next, they talk about the UnPub convention and Bruce's experiences there.

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played including:

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(24:40) Next, they talk about the psychology behind Bouba Kiki and Stroop and designing games around these types of concepts.

The Kickstarter is active until May 3, 2024, so check it out!

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On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:

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(26:08) Next, they talk about conflict resultions in RPGs and how to make that conflict fun and memorable.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Bob Wieman, the Scholeologist himself, to talk about games they've played including:

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(27:36) Next, they talk about Kickstarter, are there companies that are too big for it, and what impact does it have on the board game landscape.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:

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(20:53) Next, they talk briefly about ShushCon and Token Con and then about creating a new game collection from scratch.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played including:

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(21:08) Next, they talk about innovation vs. iteration in game design and its impacts.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including:

(14:54) Next, they talk about getting your players to be engaged with your RPG campaign.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce are joined by Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies to talk about games they've played including:

Allies or Enemies YouTube Channel

(23:43) Next, they talk about games from their youth and what it is about them they remember most.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Don and Bruce to talk about games they've played including:

Next, they talk about what they they will play or what they are interested in 2024.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Level Up Board Game Podcast host Patrick Hepner to talk about games they've played including:

(29:06) Next, they talk about how to choose what game to play next at game night.

Link to Erik's game menu.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guild folk Marc Specter and Glenn Glaherty to talk about games they've played including:

(21:07) Next, the three talk about how to market boardgames.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played including:

(15:34) Next, the two talk about Kathleen's experiences at BGG Con.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played and Erik's experience at BGG.Con 2023. Games talked about include:

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

Mayan Curse Kickstarter

(20:23) Then they talk about games with tactile components and its impacts.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Ace Ellett from Bluefish Games to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

(19:09) Then they talk about games that can only be played once and the implications that has.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

(30:45) Then they talk about games with large groups, from 10 - 1000. What works, what are some design thoughts, and how to keep that many people entertained.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jay Cormier about games they've played lately and other things including:

Fail Faster website

Scott Nicholson's Introspective video about Design Destiny

(15:08) Then they talk about the "fail faster" concept in game design and the tools Jay has designed to help with that.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk with Bez about games they've played lately and other things including:

Stuff by Bez website

Endangered: American Red Wolves and Endangered Rescue Kickstarter

(29:40) Then they talk about incorporating the human element in games.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

(22:35) Then they talk quirky games and what they bring to the table.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

(14:28) Then they talk what Kathleen's experience at GenCon, UKGE, and other cons.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

(35:45) Then they talk what makes the weight of a game and when does it go from medium to heavy.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Sen-Foong Lim and Banana Chan to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

(15:00) Then they talk all about time travel in games, especially RPGs.

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On this episode of On Board Games Don and Erik are joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

(18:55) Then they talk all about Grand Gamers Guild's Origins experience.

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On this episode of On Board Games Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately and other things including:

(27:00) Then they talk all about RPG game design considerations.

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On this episode of On Board Games Don and Eriktalk about games they've played lately including:

(17:20) Then they talk all about game-adjacent products that either do or should exist.

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On this episode of On Board Games Don, Erik,  and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including:

(18:32) Then they talk AI in game design both ethically and practically.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including:

(26:35) Then they talk about Bruce's recent visit to UnPub; what to expect and what it is like.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including:

(25:11) Then they talk about Klaus Teuber, his games, his legacy, and of course, Catan.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jason Washburn from Gamelyn Games about games they've played lately including:

Check out the Last Kingdom Kickstarter, going until April 14th https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/the-last-kingdom-board-game/description

(22:28) Then they talk working on a licensed board game.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Nick Ferris about games they've played lately including:

Check out the Tir Na Nog Kickstarter, going live March 28 https://gamefound.com/projects/grand-gamers-guild/tir-na-nog-between-worlds

(18:32) Then they talk about what a cultural consultant is and how it impacts board game design.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including:

(11:21) Then Erik and Don take a look at how to run and what to experience in a smaller con.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik, Don, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including:

(30:11) Then, Jennifer Kitzman, customer service for Slugfest Games, joins Donald to talk about Dungeon Decorators, Red Dragon Inn 9 and how you keep a game fresh after 9 installments. Check out the Red Dragon Inn 9 Kickstarter. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slugfestgames/the-red-dragon-inn-9-the-undercity

(56:17) Lastly, Erik, Don, and Bruce take a look at point scoring systems in games an...

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including:

(22:03) Then the two talk about the recent issue from WotC regarding the D&D OGL.

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On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played lately including:

(25:16) Then the two talk about video games that are like boardgames.

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On this episode of On Board Games Donald is joined by Kevin Carpenter of AWD Loot and the Rolling in the Mist podcast. They talk about the City of Mist RPG, GMing, and other RPG stuff.

Kevin Carpenter - https://kevincarpenter.squarespace.com/   

AWD Loot -https://www.youtube.com/@AWDLoot 

Son of Oak - City of Mist website - https://cityofmist.co/ 

City of Mist Discord - https://discord.gg/dmNWemgg3x 

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by John Wick to talk about some games we played including:

John Wick: https://www.patreon.com/thejohnwick and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyPASGalHol_kq8J8ldG7w

And then we dive into the 31 day character challenge and discuss characters in RPGs in general.

NSFW: Link to the F'n D&D: https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1576414760360.pdf

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+...

In this third very special episode of On Board Games, we continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

We talk to or hear from:

(2:18) Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild

(22:30) Stephanie Frey

(41:55) Bill Corey

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.

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In this very special episode of On Board Games, continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

But first, Don and Erik talk about:

We talk to or hear from:

(33:37) Stephen Buonocore, the Podfather of Gaming

(57:07) The Swarmcast

(59:44) Giles Pritchard

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes.

In this very special episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik take some time to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

We talk to or hear from:

(2:00) Scott Nicholson

(26:38) Stephen from the Spiel

(27:47) Eric Summerer

(43:35) Kathleen Mercury

(47:44) Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500 episodes.

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:
  Agents of SMERSH the Epic Edition Oathsworn The Pumpkin Problem ISS Vanguard   (26:35) Then, they reflect on the past 16 years of broadcasting and changes in the game industry.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played lately, including:
  Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game Cold Case - A Pinch of Murder Superskill Pinball - Star Trek Dark Elf Dice Frosthaven EscapeWelt Puzzle box Kickstarter   (29:19) Then, they talk about the World Series of Boardgaming (promo code: podfather) and this year's Essen game fair.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Joe Slack about games they've played lately, including:
  Friday Dungeon World GI Joe Deck Builder: Shadow of the Serpent Gloomhaven App Steampunk Rally Vampire The Masquerade Rivals: Heart of Europe The Birthday Burglar   14 Frantic Minutes Kickstarter   (18:27) Then, they talk designing games that play in real-time.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by Jon Maness to review a whole bunch of games including:
Welcome To... The House of Wisdom - https://unclezezzeac.games/the-house-of-wisdom Costume Party Detective/Assassin Dungeon Mayhem Dungeon Party Vampire: The Masquerade - Rivals : Shadows and Shrouds Anchorman Trogdor Monster Crunch Oathsworn   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Laurie Blake from No Rolls Barred about games they've played lately, including:

Wonderland's War Return to Dark Tower Bristol 1350 Black Death   No Rolls Barred   (26:36) Then, they talk about color commentary in games like Blood on the Clocktower.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac  talk about games they've played lately, including:

My Fathers Work GI Joe Deckbuilder The future of legacy games   (17:25) Then, they talk what steps to take when you are ready to start physically designing your game.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Robert Searing to  talk about games they've played lately, including:

Outer Rim Funkos new Jurrasic Park game Chronicles of Avel The Librarians card game Agents of SMERSH Secrets of the Lost Station Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals   Robert Searing https://www.inserthere.me/   (21:14) Then, they talk about Robert's trip to this year's GenCon.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:

Exit Orient Express GI Joe RPG Gravwell Burgle Bros Erik's results with storing games with the Bin Packing Problem   (11:52) Then, they talk about issues in their gaming group and possible solutions.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Reed Little to talk about games they've played lately, including:

Masks EscapeWelt https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ Star Wars Outer Rim with the Unfinished Business Expansion Production copy of Blood on the Clocktower C4 Labs Die coaster https://www.c4labs.com/product-category/gaming-products/gaming-accessories/   (14:27) Then, they take a look at super hero RPGs. The history, the difference between them and other RPGs, and what they look for in one.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk with Nikhil Puhrasher bout games they've played lately, including:

Aquatica Tapestry Spirit Island: Jagged Earth Foundations of Rome Return to Dark Tower Ark Nova Website boardgamethinking.com or email him at boardgamethinking@gmail.com   (22:45) Then, they dive deeply into aspects of board game design.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately, including:

Longshot the Dice Game EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/
https://www.escapewelt.com/ Unlock Mythic Adventures and Star Wars Kabuto Sumo GI Joe RPG Outer Rim Unfinished Business Box1   (33:46) Then, they dive into what is fun and what makes board games fun.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including:

Trash Pandas Eclipse: New Dawn Dune EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/
https://www.escapewelt.com/ This Didn't Happen: Kickstarter link The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders Painting Return to Dark Tower and SpeedPaints   (24:52) Then, they talk about mystery in board games.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames

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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik are joined by Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games to talk about games they've played lately, including:

Gizmos The Boys: This is Gonna Hurt Time Stories: Madame The King is Dead Cartographers The GI Joe RPG from Renegade Games Satelites and Commanders for the Artemis Project   Tiny Epic Vikings on Kickstarter   (18:56) Then, the three talk about Tiny Epic Vikings, how Kickstarter has changed over the years, and of course, shipping.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steven Mount to talk about games they've played lately, including:
Return to Dark Tower This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter coming in June) Evil Genius's upcoming take on d20 Modern with many IPs A quick detour about Highlander Bohnanza Architects of the West Kingdom   (19:13) Erik and Steven talk about how to introduce people to boardgames and give a plethora of game recommendations.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:
Corsairs Discuss upcoming expansions to the GI Joe Deckbuilder and Star Wars Outer Rim Time Breaker The Tea Dragon Society Return to Dark Tower   (20:13) Erik and Don talk about how to get started painting minitaures, the amazingness that is Army Painter Speedpaints, and options when you just want the painting done quickly.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don review a bunch of games:
Heul Doch MauMau Nemesis Lockdown Unlock: The Nautilus Traps Pan Am L.L.A.M.A. Blood on the Clocktower Dune Betrayal Draftosaurus Return to Dark Tower Marvel United   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Stephanie Straw are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about what they've played/done lately including: Living Forest Cytosis Ark Nova Pan Am Voyages Spacebase   Joe Slack can be found at https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/     (22:15) Next, the three discuss careers in the gaming industry. What jobs there are and how to get them.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group.

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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik are joined by Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild to talk about what they've played/done lately including: Tir Na Nog Box One Spiel Presents "Made for Play" Everdell Belgium Beer Race   Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/   (21:13) Next, they talk about things they've tried related to gaming including: Storing games most efficiently using the Bin Packing Problem http://verolog.deis.unibo.it/bpp-spreadsheet-solver. Doing a one-print run expansion for Endangered https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-monarch-butterflies Making your own game boxes
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In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Stephen Hanan talk about what they've played/done lately including: Payday Frost Haven Inscription Nemesis Lockdown Mystery Dice Kickstarter Merchants & Maruaders Star Trek Panic Tiny Epic Dungeons   Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/   (19:27) Next, they talk about how to start playing RPGs. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/

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In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac, Don and Erik talk about what they've played/done lately including:
OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST
My City
Nemesis Lockdown
A discussion about stove top burners
3D puzzles
Lego Netflix aka brickloot.com
Inscription

(20:50) Next, they talk about Issacs theory that what we call theme is actually setting and theme is actually focus.

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In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about what they've played lately including:
OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST
Our upcoming 15th anniversary
King Arthur movies
How a bumper sticker got Don out of a ticket
The Cupid Crisis
Dungeon world Battlestar Galactica

(28:53) Next, they talk about essence games, what they are and what are some good ones.

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