Listen along as Andrew and Anitra talk about games they played, games their kids played, and a weekly discussion topic.
Podcast Episodes
Episode 404 – Connecting Through Gaming
Boardgames aren’t the only way to connect with your kids – and they aren’t always the BEST way, either.
We discuss other ways to connect, and recommend some videogames.
Episode 403 – Taking the Pressure Off
We love the board game community, but it can lead to pressure to play MORE or HARDER games, to keep up with the newest games. What can we do to dial it back down and make games FUN again?
» Read moreEpisode 402 – Room to Grow: Deck Building
Deck building was a little challenging because even among “pure” deck-building games, some of their foundational mechanics are different. Nevertheless, we came up with three we’d recommend to learn this style of game.
» Read moreEpisode 401 – Ten Top Evergreen Family Games
Just like an evergreen plant that doesn’t die, these are games that stay popular year after year.
» Read moreEpisode 400 – It’s All About Families
Playing games with kids looks a lot different for us now than it did in 2015. Let’s talk about what family gaming looks like at different ages.
» Read moreEpisode 399 – Room to Grow: Modern Abstract Games
We talked about older games last week – this week we’re moving on to modern abstract games (within the last 20 years).
» Read moreEpisode 398 – Room to Grow: Classic Abstract Games
This week is devoted to older, classic abstract games. You probably know how to play these timeless games already, and have some of them relegated to the back corner of your shelves or your closet.
» Read moreEpisode 397 – PAX East Recap
It’s convention time again! We found braille dice, an augmented-reality drawing tool, and lots of fun board game stuff at PAX East.
» Read moreEpisode 396 – 5 Games that Surprise!
We’ve been reviewing board games for almost ten years. And sometimes, we run across ones that REALLY surprise us. Let’s talk about a few this week.
» Read moreEpisode 395 – Euro, Ameritrash, and Other Boardgamer Jargon
Do you know what a “eurogame” is? Could you explain it to someone who hasn’t played a lot of boardgames? What are some other jargon terms we use that are unfriendly to new players?
» Read moreEpisode 394 – 7 Party Game Favorites
Episode 393 – Board Game Terms: Asymmetric, Auction, Bidding
It’s been a long time since we defined some board game terms. Let’s do a deep dive into asymmetric games and auction games.
» Read moreEpisode 392 – Springtime Games
After a cold dreary winter, we are ready for green, growing things. Let’s talk about games with flowers and plants that make us think spring.
» Read moreEpisode 391 – Room to Grow: Cooperative Games
Cooperative games encourage players to work together. Here are three to bring your family from beginner to advanced.
» Read moreEpisode 390 – Cooperative Games
This week, we’re talking about cooperative games – what they are, what makes them a good fit for families, and we explore the breadth of games that can be considered “cooperative”.
» Read moreEpisode 389 – Games to Disconnect
Sometimes intentionally, sometimes by accident, we find games that disconnect us from the stresses and worries of every day life. Andrew and Anitra discover that they have different ideas of what helps them step away from the real world – but there’s some overlap, too. 0:00 Fact for 389 When diving (“stooping”), the peregrine falcon can reach speeds of 389kph.
» Read moreEpisode 388 – Top Ten Games of 2024
It’s the first podcast of 2025, so we’re going to go back over our favorite games from 2024.
» Read moreEpisode 387 – PAX Unplugged 2024
Episode 386 – The Tabletop Inn!
Grace and Mike run a board game themed bed and breakfast in North Carolina. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway.
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