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Join us as we delve into the hotness as we debate whether Realm of Reckoning is Hot or Not. Next we decide which bidding games we will Play, Shelf and Trade featuring Power Grid, Arena for the Gods and Old London Bridge. We finish up by comparing our Top Three games that could start a fight. 0:00 - Intro8:02 - Hot or Not: Realms of Reckoning 13:56 - Daniel’s take17:35 - John’s take22:20 - Kelly’s take29:16 - Play, Shelf, Trade featuring Power Grid, Arena for the Gods and Old London Bridge31:19 - John’s result 34:20 - Kelly’s result39:05 - Daniel’s result46:35 - Awesome Commercial 48:07 - Top Three games that can start a fight 48:45 - Kelly’s three: High Society, Zoo Vadis, Colt Express 54:01 - Daniel’s three: Blood Bowl, Battle for Rokugan, Red Carpet59:00 - John’s three: Catan, Night Soil, Risk1:04:10 - Honorable Mentions 1:07:15 - Close

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Can we build the ultimate Top 10 Spooky Board Games list? Or will our own hosts ruin everything?This Halloween, Around the Board is putting together a collective Top 10 list of the best spooky board games to hit the table! But there's a catch: every host gets TWO VETOES to strike games from the list. Will your favorite creepy classic survive? Will someone get a little too trigger-happy with their vetoes? And which games will make the final cut as we build the ultimate Halloween gaming lineup?Join us for spooky games, heated debates, questionable decisions, and plenty of Around the Board chaos as we try to decide which games deserve a spot on our Halloween table!What spooky board game would YOU put in your Top 10? Let us know in the comments!Like board games? Love friendly debates? You're in the right place. Join us Around the Board!E-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.com and Mail@aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro5:26 Boooop09:13 Unmatched: Tales to Amaze13:10 Whirling Witchcraft15:44 Broom Service18:34 Dead of Winter21:04 Spooky Bar25:02 Lovecraft Letter28:23 Clank! Catacombs32:12 Marvel Zombies34:56 Abomination39:44 Blood on the Clocktower42:10 Agricola: Dead Harvest44:43 Spooktacular 49:07 Final Girl52:19 Golem54:41 Tyrants of the Underdark57:00 Honorable Mentions

Today, Kelly takes the day off, so it’s just Andy, Daniel, and John as they have a Great Game Debate about Res Arcana!

Then we’ve got a pop quiz, where we talk about mechanisms that do — and don’t — appear on Board Game Geek.

After that, we’ll tell you our Top 3 Tableau Builders.

And finally, we end the show with a Table Top Team Up… which apparently Andy has completely forgotten how that segment works. So hold on to your hats when we get to his choice!

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We have a brand-new segment on Around the Board! Introducing High Low Ruffalo, where we each bring a good game, a bad game, and a weird game to the table. You never know what we're going to pull out!Then we head across Europe to review Abroad, the euro game all about traveling through Europe with a huge deck of cards. Is this journey worth taking, or should you stay home?Finally, we wrap things up by sharing the stories of the longest board games we've ever played. How long is TOO long for a board game? We've got some stories that might just test your patience!So grab a game, pull up a chair, and join us Around the Board! 🎲#BoardGames #AroundTheBoard #BoardGameReviews #AbroadE-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.com and Mail@aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro4:30 High Low Ruffalo6:42 Realm of Reckoning7:46 Tend8:43 Super Show12:00 Solar Garden13:36 Market Fresh14:20 Joker Chess16:12 Chess17:49 Mottainai19:05 Bloody Inn20:58 Falling22:50 Donuts23:52 Toothpaste Rash25:14 Abroad25:40 Overview31:05 Andy's Review36:21 Daniel's Review39:55 John's Review43:54 Kelly's Review48:45 Hansa50:08 Longest Game50:25 Arydia54:25 Axis and Allies58:38 Muchkin1:02: Ticket to Ride: Legends of the West1:06:21 Board Game Birthdays1:08:27 Outro

Kelly is Wrong! This episode of Around the Board is all about one thing: Kelly’s questionable taste in board games!We kick things off with the new hotness, Kano, and everyone gives their thoughts in our Hot or Not review segment.Then things take a turn as we take turns accusing Kelly of making some truly terrible board game choices. For Play, Shelf, Trade, we’re heading to Japan with three Japanese-themed games: Tatsumi, Hanami, and Snow Colony.Is Kelly actually wrong? Or are the rest of us just jealous of her incredible taste?Join us Around the Board!E-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.com and Mail@aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Game Night7:54 Kano Overview11:51 Kano Review25:01 Kelly is Wrong39:07 Hansa Comment41:15 PST, Tatsumi - Hanami - Snow Colony58:05 Birthdays

Gen Con 2026 may be over, but the conversation is just getting started!

Andy, Daniel, and John are joined by Ryan Guerra from  @howiroll   to create a collective Top 10 list of the best games they played at Gen Con 2026. But there’s a twist—each host gets TWO vetoes!

Who will put a game on the list that everyone else can’t stand? Who will have the most games make the final Top 10? Who actually played the best games at Gen Con? And, most importantly… why does Andy keep getting another unimpressive game onto the list?!

Watch as four board game fans battle it out to determine the ultimate Gen Con 2026 Top 10!

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0:00 How I Roll

6:11 The Game Makers

10:40 Flintlock

15:00 Marvel Crisis Protocol: Night of the Goblin

22:00 Six Sojourns

27:50 Diables

32:15 Abroad

38:18 Realm of Reckoning

42:26 Estate: Raise the Realm

48:00 Vampire Survivor

53:29 Cola Wars

58:40 Kingdom Come: Deliverance

1:05:00 Raas

1:12:00 Codenames: Critical Role

Please welcome our special guest: Scott Morrison from Steelwing Games https://www.steelwinggames.com/ and Lucky Duck games! https://luckyduckgames.com/usa/Scott brings a refreshing level of maturity, expertise, intelligence and relevance that is sorely lacking in our original cast of characters. Join us as we discuss Scott’s newest project: Rainbow Blvd. This is an amazing looking game and passion project that Scott has been working on for years. Hear about the inspiration, struggles and challenges that even someone experienced in the game industry goes through to produce a game.

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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steelwinggames/rainbow-blvd?ref=263eosAfter that, we have three rounds of discussions (or arguments). 1. Save One Game - we each must pick one game to save from the years 2007, 2017 and 2027. 2 Kickstarter Must Haves - we discuss what it is we look for in a game that will convince us to crowdfund it. 3. Favorite Game Components - everyone gives their take on the components that can make or break a game.

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Episode 87 features Tim Aberli from the YouTube channel Board Game Rundown. We start with The Great Game Debate and discuss (argue) about whether or not this game that’s near and dear to Tim (Clank) still holds up today. Next is another regular segment: Play, Shelf, Trade. We take a look at three push-your-luck games (Port Royal, Ra & Quacks) and rate them accordingly. We then discuss (argue) about the legitimacy of the opinion that you shouldn’t play certain games with the “wrong” people. Gatekeeping or improving the gaming experience?Finally, a return of the “award winning” Board Game Believe it or Not segment. Can you tell which games are real or fake from a brief description?Thanks to Tim for joining us!You can find his channel here:https://youtube.com/@BoardGameRundown?si=zexkPsMlFFG8lXYKE-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.com and Mail@aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/

GEN CON 2026 SPECTACULAR!In this episode, Andy, Daniel, John and Kelly dive into the sea of games available at Gen Con and each have selected their top five. Their lists were then submitted to producer Randy to insure there were no crossovers. What we end up with is 20 unique games that we have found worthy of your attention at Gen Con this year. How did we do?Is this a good list?What would YOU include?Let us know in the comments or drop us an email. Make sure you say “Hi” if you run into us at Gen Con!0:00 Intro6:34 - All Mine9:26 - Night at the Zoo11:25 - Pop Art14:49 - Fame and Fable17:16 - Papyria20:24 - Realm of Reckoning 23:07 - Estate: Raise the Realm25:52 - Dino Gardens28:25 - Greylune30:52 - Drillers33:48 - Ji•So•Gi Anime Studio Tycoon36:39 - Wine and Cheese38:27 - Kingdom Crossing41:10 - Mythologies44:50 - Inkwell47:50 - Clandestine 52:05- Abroad54:06 - Entropy56:00 - Enemies of Gotham City1:00:20 - Hanami1:04:05 - Honorable Mentions

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The French Kiss Awards are here! 💋🏆At Around the Board, we don't always agree on board games. In fact, disagreements are usually half the fun. But every once in a while, a game comes along that earns the highest honor we can give: a unanimous French Kiss Award.In this video, Andy, Daniel, John, and the rest of the Around the Board crew each present a board game that all four of us agree is absolutely fantastic. These are the rare games that transcend personal tastes, genres, and play styles to earn a French Kiss from everyone at the table.What makes these games so special? Why do they stand out in a hobby filled with incredible options? Join us as we celebrate four board games that have achieved the impossible—complete agreement from the Around the Board team.Do you agree with our picks? Which games would earn a French Kiss Award from your gaming group? Let us know in the comments!👍 Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell for more board game reviews, top lists, news, and all things tabletop gaming.#BoardGames #TabletopGames #FrenchKissAwards #AroundTheBoard #BoardGameReview #BoardGaming

What makes a board game “cozy”? Is it relaxing gameplay, charming artwork, peaceful themes… or just the perfect game to enjoy with friends and family on a quiet night?In this video, the Around the Board crew counts down our Top 10 Cozy Board Games! From calming strategy games to feel-good favorites, we’re sharing the games that help us unwind and enjoy the hobby at a slower pace.Did your favorite cozy game make the list? Let us know your go-to comfort game in the comments!#BoardGames #CozyGames #TabletopGames #BoardGameCommunity #Top10BoardGamesE-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.com and Mail@aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro7:03 River Valley Glassworks10:34 Cat Lady13:33 Lord of the Ring's Trick Taker16:40 Cozy Sticker Ville19:57 Canvas23:09 Harmonies25:34 Santa's Workshop28:46 Between Two Cities31:40 Dream Home34:49 Gartenbau37:26 Arboretum40:47 Dixit43:33 Dust in the Wings46:40 Forrest Shuffle49:19 Codenames Duet52:30 Kerala56:14 7 Wonders Architects59:57 Kelly's Extra1:01:00 Andy's Extra1:02:25 Daniel's Extra1:04:14 John's Extra1:05:52 Outro

Around the Board is diving deep into water-themed board games with special guest Gruffus from  @PuppetTabletop  ! First, we take a look at Endeavor: Deep Sea and share our thoughts on the latest underwater strategy game making waves in the hobby.Then things get tough as we answer the ultimate gamer question: if you could only keep ONE board game to play for the rest of your life, what would it be? After that, we each reveal our Top 3 water-themed board games before wrapping things up with a salty round of Board Game Karen.Grab your life jacket and join us Around the Board!0:00 Gruffus3:59 Endeavor Review4:09 Endeavor Rule Teach8:50 Kelly's Review12:06 Gruffus' Review14:25 Daniel's Review18:21 John's Review27:01 1 Game Forever28:04 Daniel's Pick31:04 John's Pick34:16 Kelly's Pick37:41 Gruffus' Pick43:02 Splorgle Blast!!!43:43 Top 3 Water Games44:12 John's Top 347:57 Kelly's Top 351:48 Gruffus' Top 358:16 Daniel's Top 31:05:32 Board Game Karen1:06:14 Game 11:13:19 Game 21:20:30 Game 31:26:46 Winner1:27:57 Outro

In this episode, we take a look at Wroth, the new game from  @ChipTheoryGames  and share our first impressions.Then it’s time to “Play Shelf Trade” featuring Small World, El Grande, and Mission: Red Planet—which games are worth keeping, and which ones are heading out?After that, we tackle a tough question: if we could only save one game from 2005, 2015, and 2025… which ones make the cut?And finally, we wrap things up with a discussion: are deluxe board games actually good for the hobby, or are they going too far?Pull up a chair and join us Around the Board!E-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro1:50 Wroth Review2:01 Wroth Overview5:10 Kelly's Review9:30 Andy's Review13:02 Daniel's Review15:30 John's Review21:57 Deluxe Games23:04 John's Take25:39 Kelly's Take28:25 Andy's Take31:50 Daniel's Take38:45 Small World | El Grande | Mission Red Planet39:57 Andy's Picks42:15 Daniel's Picks44:40 John's Picks47:45 Kelly's Picks51:02 Save One52:03 200557:30 20151:04:50 20251:11:10 Birthdays1:13:55 End

​ @SamHealey6  from the Flipside of Board Games joins us for an episode that gets… messy in the best way 😂We’re talking all about crappy games (yep, you read that right), starting with a deep dive into the brand new title Night Soil. Is it surprisingly good, or just plain stinky? You’ll have to watch to find out.Then things get even weirder with a Random Task challenge—digging through our shelves to crown the ultimate “poop” game. After that, we face off in a heated round of Would You Rather, debating what matters more: Components or Art?To wrap it all up, John puts Sam to the test in a game of Board Game: Believe It or Not—can Sam separate fact from fiction, or will he get flushed?💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s the worst (or weirdest) board game you’ve ever played?👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss more board game fun!Support our Sponsor: https://www.SaltLyte.com use promo code GAMECON for 10% off your order.E-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/Watch Sam at:https://www.youtube.com/@SamHealey60:00 Intro3:05 Night Soil Rules Explained5:28 John's Take8:20 Sam's Take15:12 Kelly's Take20:00 Andy's Take25:05 Daniel's Take30:21 Random Task31:19 Kelly's Pick31:57 Andy's Pick34:28 Sam's Pick39:02 Daniel's Pick41:04 John's Pick42:47 Winners44:29 Commercial SaltLyte45:33 Art vs Components46:41 Sam's Take51:44 Daniel's Take54:04 John's Take56:50 Kelly's Take59:57 Andy's Take1:02:49 Believe It or Not1:03:53 Game one1:06:41 Game two1:11:03 Game three1:14:41 Sam's Thoughts1:18:32 Outro

Daniel and Kelly continue their top 50 games of all time series.Pull up a chair and join us Around the Board!E-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro3:58 Daniel's 107:01 Kelly's 108:55 Daniel's 911:42 Kelly's 913:43 Daniel's 816:46 Kelly's 820:04 Daniel's 723:58 Kelly's 727:09 Daniel's 631:31 Kelly's 634:45 Daniel's 538:25 Kelly's 540:51 Daniel's 444:04 Kelly's 446:48 Daniel's 351:00 Kelly's 354:58 Daniel's 258:13 Kelly's 21:00:05 Daniel's 11:05:04 Kelly's 1

What board games would the Apostle Paul actually bring to the table?Daniel and John join Joe and Ray from the  @ChristianBoardGamersLTN  podcast for a hilarious top 10 countdown of games we’d play with the Apostle Paul. From surprisingly solid picks to choices that might make you seriously question our judgment, this episode is full of laughs, debates, and a few vetoes along the way.E-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro6:30 Rules11:38 Ray's 114:20 Joe's 117:58 Daniel's 121:23 John's 124:12 Ray's 227:24 Joe's 229:22 Daniel's 232:10 John's 235:29 Ray's 339:00 Joe's 342:40 Daniel's 346:10 John's 348:25 Ray's 451:04 Joe's 453:40 Daniel's 456:40 John's 459:38 Ray's 51:03:00 Joe's 51:04:59 Honorable Mentions

Join Andy, Daniel, Kelly, and John as we explore the world of gateway board games!First, Andy puts Carcassonne on the table for a great game debate. Then we each share the first three gateway games that brought us into the hobby. After that, we make some predictions about which games available today could become the gateway games of the future. Finally, we wrap things up with a discussion about game weight and how it affects introducing new players to the hobby.Pull up a chair and join us Around the Board!E-Mail us at danielatbshow@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/

0:00 Intro

7:44 FBC Game Con

9:08 Carcassonne

12:12 Andy's Take

14:11 Daniel's Take

18:09 John's Take

20:50 Kelly's Take

25:27 Top 3 Gateway

27:25 Deadwood

28:09 Muchkin

30:03 Vegas Showdown

32:15 Daniel's Picks

34:24 John's Picks

36:37 Kelly's Picks

39:32 Andy's Picks

43:02 Random Task

44:29 Marvel Remix

47:01 Looot

50:01 My City

52:23 Ink

55:11 Winners

56:16 Game Weight

58:09 Daniel's View

1:00:22 John's View

1:02:56 Kelly's View

1:05:55 Andy's View

1:11:29 Winner

1:13:06 Outro

Daniel and Kelly continue their top 50 games of all time series.

Daniel and Kelly continue their top 50 games of all time series.

Daniel and Kelly reveal their 40-31 best games of all time, continuing the top 50 series

Kelly and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

Daniel, Kelly, and John take a look at the 2026 March Madness of Board Game contestants. To fill out your own bracket check out Google Spread Sheet Deadline is March 15th:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bjKmvs8vm_M5PswpqanGbISRLmliBCuAxpFdk0MIrxQ/edit?usp=sharingJoin our Facebook Group to vote in the daily match ups Starting on March 16th: https://www.facebook.com/groups/13742363295145790:00 Intro07:35 Rajas v Architects10:04 Heaven and Ale v Clans of Caledonia11:17 Forum Trajanum v Comic Hunters12:23 Feast for Odin v Welcome To14:16 Marrakesh v Keyflower15:45 Ezra & Nehemiah v Fountains17:22 Palace of Carrara v Libertalia19:59 Clank v Faiyum22:28 Green Finals25:35 Luthier v Pipelin27:27 Boonlake v Paperback29:28 Wyrmspan v Galactic Cruise31:41 Galileo Galalie v Slay the Spire33:26 Isle of Cats v Creature Caravan34:58 Shallow Sea v Endless Winter36:35 Hamburg v Root39:33 Forest Shuffle v Rock Hard40:48 Purple Finals42:35 Unmatched v Red Cathedral44:29 Gloomhaven v Natera46:50 Marvel Champions v Aquatica48:32 Heat v Abyss50:58 Legendary v Tyrants of the Underdark52:44 Marvel United v Crossing Oceans54:40 Time's Up v Endeavor: Deep Sea56:47 Power Grid v Lightning Train59:07 Blue Finals1:00:21 Brian Boru v Crokinole1:02:32 Godfather v Petrichor1:04:10 Grand Austria Hotel v Mad King1:05:53 Finspan v Glen More II1:07:21 City of Spies v 7 Wonders Duel1:09:37 Ethnos v Seasons1:11:40 Pan Am v Wonderlands War1:13:50 Canva v Oracle of Delphi1:15:50 Red Finals1:20:31 Outro

This episode, we’re building a collective Top 10 list of board games we want to see turned into movies. Sounds easy? Think again.Each host gets two vetoes, meaning no pick is safe. How many games will each host manage to get onto the final list? Will anyone’s favorites get completely shut down? And most importantly… will we actually agree on the final Top 10?Expect passionate arguments, questionable veto choices, and plenty of board game hot takes as we imagine which tabletop worlds belong in Hollywood.👉 Let us know in the comments: Which board game would YOU turn into a movie?E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/ @asmodee_es   @RenegadeGameStudios   @jameystegmaier   @devir-games   @AllplayHQ  @mindware  @CzechGamesEdition   @ThunderworksGames  0:00 Intro4:27: Heat8:35 Evo11:47 Fog of Love15:33 Everdell19:25 Castell22:50 Euphoria26:55 Rock Hard: 197730:29 Message from the Stars34:39 Qwirkle37:16 Moon Colony41:00 Quartermaster General44:21 Lost Ruins of Arnak50:00 Lewis and Clark52:57 Fliptoons57:38 Origin Story1:01:22 Camel Up1:06:00 Honorable Mentions

This episode puts John’s taste in board games under the microscope! 🎲We kick things off with a review of the new hit game 12 Rivers, breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and whether it lives up to the hype. Then it’s time for Play Shelf Trade, as we compare three marble-powered games: Potion Explosion, Gizmos, and Whirly Derby.After that, John finds himself in the hot seat as the rest of the table surrounds him and makes him defend his questionable board game opinions. Finally, we wrap things up with a Table Top Team Up, where we retheme a popular board game using John’s favorite kind of themes: real-life, everyday activities.Pull up a chair and join us Around the Board!

The future of board gaming is looking very exciting! 🎲In this episode of Around the Board, Andy, Daniel, Kelly, and John each count down their Top 5 most anticipated board games of 2026. From big-name designers to surprising new titles, we’re sharing the games we can’t stop thinking about and why they’ve earned a spot on our hype lists.Do our picks overlap? Are there any bold hot takes? And which games are you most excited to get to the table in 2026?Let us know your most anticipated games in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you don’t miss future episodes of Around the Board!E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/ @OffThePageGames   @nonprasertchang572   @ArcaneWonders   @FortCircleTV   @DuxSomniumGames   @squaremoon_games   @UpperDeckOfficial   @paverson   @thiswayice  @mooshigames  @weirdcitygames6573   @teetotumgamestudios   @PickPocketGames   @Shadowbornegaming  @paragongames0:00 Guaranteed Human03:06 Number 504:03 Age of Bitcoin6:56 First Monday in October9:42 Endearment13:42 Raas17:45 Number 417:49 Super21:11 Enemies of Gotham City24:18 Class of 8926:55 Ice30:12 Number 330:40 Grendel33:30 Barista35:55 Satchel Quest38:37 Agricola Special Edition41:43 Number 242:09 Restart45:48 Lodge47:42 The Danes51:00 Brass: Pittsburgh52:49 Number 153:10 Avalon: The Riven Veil56:11 Status a Victorian Affair58:22 Galileo's Truth1:00:45 Manila1:02:17 Honorable Mentions

Chris is back in this episode of Daniel is Wrong! We dive into the pre-production copy of Bagged and Boarded, followed by a fun round of Play, Shelf, Trade featuring Origin Story, Freedom Five, and Age of Comics. After that, John Kelly and Chris team up to tell Daniel that his takes on board games are just plain wrong! To wrap things up, we share our biggest crowdfunding mistakes and the projects we regret supporting.Join us Around the Board for all the laughs and board game insights!E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/ @octoraffegames   @ArcaneWonders   @jameystegmaier   @liriusgames  #Boardgames #boardgamedebate #originstory #freedomfive #Ageofcomics #baggedandboarded #PanAm #RowdyPartners0:00 40K Chris is Back4:41 Stranger Things Eggo7:51 Bagged and Boarded8:45 Overview12:48 Daniel's Take16:44 John's Take21:22 Kell's Take25:47 Chris' Take33:19 Origin Story|Freedom Five|Age of Comics35:19 John's PST37:55 Kelly's PST41:27 Chris' PST44:43 Daniel's PST49:00 Secret Herod49:55 Hansa53:22 Daniel's Wrong54:09 Pan Am1:00:55 Rowdy Partners1:08:18 Board Game Geek Ratings1:15:34 Pledge of Dread1:15:52 Wonderlands War1:18:38 My Fathers Work1:26:04 Gotham City Cornicles1:30:36 The Original Sherlock Holmes1:35:37 Daniel Rants1:37:31 Birthdays

Today we’re wrapping up the year with our big end-of-year recap! We’ll share the best game that was new to us, the game that disappointed us the most, the one that totally surprised us, and finally… our pick for the best game of 2025!So sit back and join us Around the Board!E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/#boardgames #bestof2025  @ThunderworksGames   @jameystegmaier   @paverson   @DireWolfDigital   @kinsonkeygames3478  0:00 Recent Plays9:25 New to Us in 202525:47 Biggest Disappointment44:17 Biggest Surprise1:02:09 Best Game of 20251:25:03 Other Topics

Daniel and John sit across the board and talk about the game that bring them the most joy. Are these games good? Maybe not. Will these games make you laugh and have a great time. Absolutely!

Andy, Daniel, Kelly, and Ty are back with another gloriously unhinged Around the Board Top 10! This time we’re trying—TRYING—to build the ultimate list of games every board game hobbyist should play at least once.Who’s going to get their picks in?Who’s going to get veto-slapped into oblivion?And who’s going to completely derail the list on purpose?Only one way to find out…Strap in, grab your meeples, and join us for another episode of Around the Board!E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/

In today’s episode of Around the Board:Andy kicks things off by bringing Rajas of the Ganges to the table for our Great Game Debate! Will he convince the crew it deserves more love, or will the table turn against him?Next, Kelly challenges the group to a Shelf Trade featuring three dice placement classics — Grand Austria Hotel, The Castles of Burgundy, and Kingsburg. Which one would you keep, trade, or toss?Then John takes aim at Andy’s “questionable” game tastes in a fiery face-off, before Daniel wraps things up with a round of Survey Says — where only one host can win and earn two minutes to rant and rave about whatever they want!💬 Who will take the crown this week? Find out now as we go Around the Board!#BoardGames #AroundTheBoard #BoardGameDebate #RajasOfTheGanges #DicePlacement #BoardGameShow0:00 Kickstarter6:30 Rajas of the Ganges23:11 Play Shelf Trade37:28 Contest Winner39:06 Hansa44:22 Andy is Wrong1:00:00 Survey Says1:24:55 Andy Rants1:28:11 Birthdays

John and Daniel take a look into games that are set to be released at the Spiel Essen. Which ones look exciting and landed on our radar. We are ready to grab these games as soon as they hit the shore. ⁠ @capstonegames ⁠ ⁠ @Ludonautes ⁠ ⁠ @IelloFrance ⁠ ⁠ @nerdlabgames8895 ⁠ ⁠ @AdamsAppleGames ⁠ ⁠ @AllorNoneGaming12 ⁠ ⁠ @ChaosiumInc ⁠ ⁠ @cosmodromegames5583 ⁠ ⁠ @drandagames ⁠ ⁠ @IonGameDesign ⁠ ⁠ @lookoutgames ⁠ ⁠ @kokoringames7988 ⁠ ⁠ @mandoogamess ⁠ ⁠ @ludonovajuegos ⁠ ⁠ @EagleGryphonGames ⁠ ⁠ @jameystegmaier ⁠ ⁠ @GrailGames ⁠ ⁠ @VesuviusMedia ⁠ E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/

Today on Around the Board it’s a full three-game series of baseball board games! We kick things off with the new hotness Bat Flip Dynasty—and yes, we’re giving away a copy to one lucky viewer! From there, we step up to the plate with the classic Baseball Highlights: 2045 to see if it still holds up, and then we swing for the fences with the eccentric Diamond Dice Baseball. Of course, no episode would be complete without closing it out with another round of Board Game Karen. It’s a packed show you won’t want to miss—join us Around the Board!So grab your glove, settle into the dugout, and join us Around the Board!@Ealglegriffengames @Baseballhighlights2045 @Batflipdynasty @scorelandergamesE-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro / Alibies6:58 Bat Flip Dynasty27:30 Baseball Highlights: 204543:10 Meeple-A-Thon43:48 Hansa45:41 Diamond Dice Baseball1:04:45 Board Game Karen1:23:36 Winners Rant1:27:11 Birthdays

Today, Tim Aberli from  @BoardGameRundown  joins us on Around the Board for a special Top 10 episode! We’re counting down the Top 10 Board Games to Start Your Collection With—the perfect picks if you’re just getting into the hobby or looking for solid essentials to kick off your shelf.If you enjoyed Tim, then check him out at his channel, Board Game Rundown:https://www.youtube.com/BoardGameRundownE-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00

Intro5:36

7 Wonders

10:14 Ethnos

14:45 Taverns of Tiefenthal

21:08 Dominion

26:38 Finspan

30:51 Come Sail Away

34:08 DC Deckbuilding Game

41:16 Welcome To...

46:31 Pan Am

50:46 Project L

53:19 Clank!

57:16 Secret H

1:04:24 Unmatched

1:11:51 Point Salad

1:14:37 Comic Hunters

1:18:11 Stockpile

1:20:46 Tribes

1:25:02 Hanabi

1:27:55 Honorable Mentions

In this episode of Around the Board, we're diving into everything you need to know about the Play to Win lineup at Meeple-A-Thon! We go through the exciting list of games you can play for a chance to take home, and break down the new Play to Win model being introduced at conventions — what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could impact your con experience. Then, we hop aboard the Lightning Train 🚄 and review this hot new release that everyone’s buzzing about. Is it worth the hype? We’ve got thoughts. Finally, it’s time for another round of Play Shelf Trade, featuring:

🧙‍♂️ Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship

🍃 Nature

🐪 Through the Desert

What are we keeping, shelving, or trading? Tune in to find out — and let us know your picks in the comments!

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0:00 Intro

2:10 Minigolf Designer

4:38 Learn to Win

16:30 Meeple-A-Thon

27:13 Lightning Train

46:46 Play Shelf Trade

59:20 Hot Take

1:02:03 Birthdays

Around the Board is back to its regular scheduled programing as we take you on another game packed show. First Johns brings us another round of Board Games: Believe It or Not. Then Daniel while introduce our Hot or Not game, Fliptoons. Then Daniel will talk about judging games. How many times do you need to play a game until you have a valid opinion of a game. Finally, Andy closes out the show with a Gen Con Hotness Play Shelf Trade, Citizens of the Spark, No Loose Ends, Suna Valo. Now join us Around the Board!#citizensofthespark #sunavalo #Nolooseends #gamehead #capstonegames #boardgames #gencon2025 #hotness #fliptoons #trivia #gameshow 0:00 Intro3:04 Board Game Believe It or Not16:11 Fliptoons32:28 Axis and Walleyes33:15 Hansa36:43 Judging Games51:42 Play Shelf Trade1:05:22 Final Say1:08:29 Birthdays

Andy, Daniel, John and our friend Ty have come home from Gen Con with all the exciting new games played. Which 10 stuck out to us the most? Which 10 will make the cut? Which ones will get receive the Veto?Buy the book, Reclaiming the Table for Jesus by Joe Bragg  @ChristianBoardGamersLTN  :https://a.co/d/gQfPfJZJoin our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/13742363295145790:00 Intro5:37 Flintlock10:15 Natera14:36 Vantage21:45 Verdun24:23 Fliptoons28:39 Suna Valo33:01 Party Panda Pirates37:12 Trailblazer: Arizona Trail40:17 Ruins47:52 Lightning Train50:43 Wroth57:45 12 Rivers1:01:25 Slam Throne1:06:15 Blood on the Clock Tower1:10:16 Tag Team1:14:15 Battle Monsters/Unmatched1:18:53 Ending @FloodgateGames  #Natera  @jameystegmaier   @dragondawnproductions9682   @ThunderworksGames   @capstonegames   @TheTestTableGames   @mariposagames   @AllplayHQ   @DireWolfDigital   @ChipTheoryGames   @GoodGamesPublishing   @DiceThrone   @thepandemoniuminstitute   @LeScorpionmasque   @RestorationGames   @GenConStream  #Flintlock #vantage #fliptoons #verdun #sunavalon #PartyPandaPirates #TrailblzaerArizonatrail #ruins #LightningTrain #Wroth #12rivers #SlamThrone #bloodontheclocktower #tagteam #unmatched #gencon2025 #gencon

We are hyped about Gen Con 2025 and we want you to be excited to! We went through the list of games being released and demoed at Gen Con, and picked out 10 games each that we are excited to check out this year!

John and Daniel take a look at the Dice Tower Award 2024 Nominees and give our predictions.

Andy, Daniel, Kelly and John will compete to have their Shelf of Shame games added to this Top 10 Shelf of Shame Games! 0:00 Intro09:02 Kelly's 112:15 Andy's 114:52 Daniel's 118:23 John's 122:19 Kelly's 224:47 Andy's 228:27 Daniel's 231:54 John's 235:06 Kelly's 339:04 Andy's 342:23 Daniel's 346:00 John's 349:01 Kelly's 451:14 Andy's 453:16 Daniel's 457:06 John's 41:01:45 Kelly's 51:05:34 Andy's 51:11:18 That's All Folks

Kelly and Andy spent the weekend at Geekway to the West and decide to report it. Then Andy shares his new found love of Flip 7 with the group, in our Hot or Not Review. Next we talk about going to buying cons vs playing cons. Finally we end the show by looking at the 2025 Spiel des Jahres nominees.Now join us Around the Board!0:00 Intro07:15 Geekway to the West27:36 Playing Con vs Buying Con40:44 Flip 7 Reveiw56:00 Spiel des Jahres Reactions1:12:23 Final Say1:14:36 Birthdays

Welcome to Around the Board! In this episode, we delve into the world of "Span" games with four engaging segments. We kick things off with a review of the hottest game in town, Finspan. Next up is a Play Shelf Trade where we rank and compare the three "Span" games. Then, we dive into the debate on whether you should play games you're not a fan of, especially when it comes to contentious titles like the "Span" games. Wrapping up the show, we present a brand-new "Span" game concept straight from our imaginations. Don't miss out on all the fun and discussions - hit that play button and join us Around the Board now!0:00 Intro- FBC Game Con4:52 Finspan - Hot or Not21:41 Play Shelf Trade - Span36:27 Play Games Your Not a Fan of48:13 DIY - Span 58:01 Board Game Birthdays

Welcome to Around the Board! Join us today for four exciting segments. In the first segment, we dive into the world of co-op card games with reviews of Fellowship of the Ring, Sail, and The Grizzled. Next up, we take a closer look at the new hot game on the market, The Gang. Then, get ready for a fun and creative DIY random task that will test your board gaming skills. And finally, don't miss our new segment, Survey Says!, where we share insights and feedback from the board gaming community. Grab your favorite board game and join us for a thrilling episode of Around the Board!0:00 Intro Lords of Vegas 6:13 PST The Grizzled, Sail, Fellowship of the Ring16:27 The Gang34:55 FBC Game Con35:57 Random Task - DIY Games49.58 Survey Says1:09:32 Final Say

John and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

John and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

John and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

John and Daniel finish their top 50 board games of all time!

Welcome to Around the Board! In this episode, we delve into a shinny new game, River Valley Glass Works, discussing whether it's a hot or not. Following that, we jump into a thrilling round of Play Shelf Trade featuring three popular set collection games; Sushi Go, Splendor, and Point Salad. We also debate the pros and cons of buying games online versus supporting your local friendly game store (FLGS). To wrap things up, we share some amusing one ratings in a segment we like to call Board Game Karen's. Join us as we navigate the world of tabletop gaming and share our insights. Now join us Around the Board!0:00 Intro - Trains!03:44 River Valley Glass Works18:40 Play Shelf Trade30:01 FBC Game Con31:00 Online vs FLGS42:20 Board Game Karen's55:05 Final Say56:56 Board Game Birth Days

Join Daniel and John as they team up with Joe and Ray from Christian Board Gamers Podcast for a special YouTube video! Together, they embark on a Play Shelf Trade adventure using board games like Ezra and Nehamia, The Flood, and Ierusalem . Stay tuned as they delve into a game of Believe It or Not! Then they discuss the art of teaching games. Finally, watch as they challenge themselves to retheme board games with a Christian twist. Don't miss out on this exciting and thought-provoking board game journey filled with fun and creativity! Now join us Around the Board.0:00 Intro / Christian Board Gamers Podcast7:16 Announcements9:45 Ezra & Nehemiah- Ierusalem - The Flood22:22 Believe it or not36:50 Raptor Rapture37:52 Comments w/ Hansa40:50 Teaching Games53:27 Retheming Board Games1:08:03 Final Say

John and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

In this episode, we have a special guest, Shawn, the designer of the upcoming game, Last Week of Summer, and host of  @AlliesorEnemies  joining us. Shawn kicks off the show with an exciting insight into Last Week of Summer. Then, we delve into a nostalgic trip back to the 80's with a Play Shelf Trade segment featuring He-Man Clash for Eternia, Skate Summer, and Fireball Island. Join us as John challenges our knowledge in Board Game Believe It or Not, where we guess if these 80's games are real or made up. And finally, we conclude the episode with a jaw-dropping display of Andy Barnett's voice talents in Board Game Theater, where we try to guess the game based on his performance. Now join us Around the BoardFollow the Last Week of Summer on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alliesorenemies/last-week-of-summerJoin our Facebook Group (currently the group is called FBC Gamers):https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579