Episode 434 – The Holiday Gift List
We go through our yearly holiday board game recommendations, with a little something for everyone.
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2026 Board Game Gift Guide
Board games make great gifts! We’ve compiled a list of suggestions to help make your gift shopping a little easier.
» Read moreAbove and Below: Haunted Back to Arzium, Now With Ghosts!
Collecting goods, building your village, and scoring points are important. Someone has to win, right? But for me, the real joy comes from the adventures and stories that unfold along the way. I’d still enjoy the time at the table even if I came in dead last!
» Read moreEpisode 433 – Packin’ Games
What kind of game(s) would you be able to pull out of your pocket or purse? Anything you’re always carrying?
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Sails Up! – Boat Racing is on a Roll
The primary movement mechanics of Sails Up! require dice, so it’s obvious there’s a fair amount of chance. But there is plenty of decision space in this game. You have the ability to move up to seven boats at a time through the sixteen spaces.
» Read moreEpisode 431 – Small Conventions
We like both big and small conventions. But the big ones tend to hog the spotlight. What are the benefits of small conventions?
» Read moreVNTYPL8S – R3STR1CTD 1D3NT1TY
VNTYPL8S is an immediately recognizable concept. Everyone has seen vanity plates before, and they provide an immediate puzzle to solve, even in real life.
» Read moreFight 5 – This Means War
In this innovative reimagining of the classic game War, players clash against their opponents across five stacks—no matter the player count!
» Read moreEpisode 430 – Our Top Games of 2017?!?
What year is this, anyway? We go back and look at our top 10 lists from 2017. Would we still recommend those games today?
» Read moreAnimal Rescue Team – Saving the World Without Existential Dread
Matt Leacock paired with Lisa Towell to create another cooperative classic. This time, you’re saving animals. And this time, the game’s got some toy factor.
» Read moreDragonarium: Ingenious Incubation
The Minister of the Imperial Hatchery has abdicated their role and the ruler of the land is in search of the next Minister. It’s up to you to build the best dragon hatching environment with the best territory tiles, artfully arranging the three elements to breathe life into your dragon eggs. Will you best your opponents and be placed in
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Episode 429 – Disposable Games
Tidal Blades 2 – Rise of the Unfolders
Episode 428 – Junior Games: Are They Worth It?
Lots of board games have a stripped down or re-themed version for kids. Are they worth it? Well… sometimes.
» Read moreEpisode 427 – Room to Grow: Trick-Taking Games
Aspens: Fantastic Forests and Majestic Marvels
Every so often a game comes along from an unheralded publisher that makes you stop and look. It might be incredible table presence, it might be gorgeous artwork, it could be two people bouncing between intense focus and laughter that you can’t help but ask what’s going on.
» Read moreEpisode 426 – 5 Classic Books to Introduce via Games
Five classics of literature to introduce via board games. Whet your kids appetite, so that they WANT to read these books!
» Read moreEpisode 425 – Learning in Board Games: ELA Skills
Listener request today! We’re going to talk about ELA skills and board games to support them.
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