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Bards of the Board

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 51

We are the Bards of the Board and we welcome you to our podcast!! Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

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🇩🇪 Germany - games
04/12/2025
#65
🇨🇦 Canada - games
13/02/2025
#86
🇨🇦 Canada - games
12/02/2025
#50
🇨🇦 Canada - games
02/11/2024
#75
🇨🇦 Canada - games
01/11/2024
#41

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You'll NEVER Believe Jason's Number 1!! | Top 10 2 Player Board Games

Season 1 · Episode 30

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 01:26:00

Welcome to the Table, and we’re back with another fantastic episode!! Every 10th episode we bring a top 10 list, and today is no different. In today's episode we're discussing our top 10 games to bring out when it's just us and one other. Whether it's a date board game night, or hanging out with a coworker, sometimes you need that game that hits just right for two. What games do the Bards bring out in the head to head?? You'll have to watch to find out!!

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:10 What We've Been Playing
9:12 Top 10 Time
13:07 Jason's 10
15:50 Robbie's 10
20:40 Robbie's 9
23:17 Jason's 9
25:48 Jason's 8
29:20 Robbie's 8
32:08 Robbie's 7
33:50 Jason's 7
36:53 Jason's 6
39:10 Robbie's 6
44:08 Robbie's 5
46:52 Jason's 5
48:28 Jason's 4
51:19 Robbie's 4
58:15 Robbie's 3
1:02:20 Jason's 3
1:06:01 Jason's 2
1:08:18 Robbie's 2
1:11:32 Robbie's 1
1:14:30 Jason's 1
1:19:06 Final Thoughts

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The Catchiest Game Yet!! Pandemic Board Game Review! | EP 29

Season 1 · Episode 29

Thursday, October 3, 2024 • Duration 59:41

In 2020 the world found itself amidst a global pandemic, but the creators of this board game have had folks experiencing this for years. Today's game talks about Pandemic, the board game where you and your team will work together to stop the spread of disease worldwide. Through unique roles, a random deck to oversee the spread of the viruses, and more you'll find yourself racing against time and infection! How do the bards feel about it?? You'll have to watch to find out!!

You can find Pandemic for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/3N99Xcz

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:10 What We've Been Playing
13:09 Pandemic
52:51 Cookie Scale
57:35 Final Thoughts

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Summer's Here!! Top 10 Party Games for our Bards!! | EP 20

Season 1 · Episode 20

Thursday, May 30, 2024 • Duration 01:52:20

Welcome to the Table, and we’re back with another fantastic episode!! Yall loved our Top 10 games to start a collection with, well today we’re taking things a little lighter in episode 20! Today’s episode contains Jason and Robbie’s Top 10 Party Games!! Now the definition of Party Game can feel a little loose, and depending on your group certain games are going to hit better than others. What games do the Bards bring out with the crowds?? You'll have to watch to find out!!

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:24 What We've Been Playing
11:20 What is a Party Game??
16:20 Robbie’s 10
18:44 Jason’s 10
23:50 Jason’s 9
26:33 Robbie’s 9
30:00 Robbie’s 8
35:36 Jason’s 8
40:00 Jason’s 7
44:37 Robbie’s 7
47:15 Robbie’s 6
50:44 Jason’s 6
54:50 Jason’s 5
1:00:57 Robbie’s 5
1:09:00 Robbie’s 4
1:10:47 Jason’s 4
1:14:08 Jason’s 3
1:16:04 Robbie’s 3
1:19:10 Robbie’s 2
1:22:59 Jason’s 2
1:28:47 Jason’s 1
1:31:34 Robbie’s 1
1:38:22 Honorable Mentions
1:47:39 Final Thoughts

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Dungeons, Decks, and …Disaster?? Clank Board Game Review | EP 19

Season 1 · Episode 19

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 01:02:42

What if I told you there was a way to play a deck builder where you ALSO got to experience moving pieces around on a board? For many gamers you have two worlds, card games and board games, well today's game combines those incredible worlds. Here you'll see a world of Dungeon Diving taken to the extreme as you race against your friends building the best decks and stealing treasure. What do the bards think of this game? You’ll have to watch to find out!

You can find CLANK! for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/4btcVTo

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:30 What We've Been Playing
19:30 CLANK!
53:30 Cookie Scale
1:00:15 Final Thoughts

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ALL ABOARD with a Classic!! Ticket to Ride Board Game Review | EP 18

Season 1 · Episode 18

Thursday, May 2, 2024 • Duration 01:08:25

For the Anime Fans of the world, hearing the big three brings three fantastic shows to mind that have shaped modern anime. In the Hobby Board Game world, the big three include: Settlers of Catan, Carcassone, and today's classic Ticket To Ride. TTR is a drafting placement game where players are creating train routes across North America to get the most points. An iconic staple of the BG world, what do our bards think of it?? You’ll have to watch to find out!

You can find Ticket to Ride for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/3UFvBJO

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
4:00 What We've Been Playing
26:00 Ticket to Ride
54:30 Cookie Scale
1:03:30 Final Thoughts

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Building Windows and Memories!! Sagrada Board Game Review | EP 17

Season 1 · Episode 17

Thursday, April 18, 2024 • Duration 58:29

Sagrada Familia is one of the modern wonders of the world in its beauty and construction. The immaculate stain glass windows will wow most who see them, and in today's game you get the task of building their next piece. This board game takes translucent die and allows players to follow a strict pattern where you can consctruct works of art. This dice drafting game is almost as beloved as the windows that inspired the game! What do our bards think of it?? You’ll have to watch to find out!

You can find Sagrada for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/3UhmGy5

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:15 What We've Been Playing
21:34 Sagrada
50:30 Cookie Scale
56:30 Final Thoughts

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Marvel Comic Fans ASSEMBLE!! Marvel United Board Game Review!! | EP 16

Season 1 · Episode 16

Thursday, April 4, 2024 • Duration 01:10:22

Comic Books have taken ahold of many lives since we were children, but in the mid 2000's we saw Marvel Comics go one step further and take over the theatre. Comic Movies have changed cinema (for the positive or negative) and the Heroes we know have become parts of our lives. In today's episode we discuss a new board game mechanic, Co-Op games, where you will play together to defeat the board. The catch...it's you and other super heroes against some famous Villains in Marvel United!! What do our Bards think of this Smashing Adventure Game?? You’ll have to watch to find out!

You can find Marvel United for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/4cUTp3I

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:21 What We've Been Playing
29:00 Marvel United
59:49 Cookie Scale
1:05:50 Final Thoughts

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Our Favorite Board Game Mechanics Ft. Jamey Stegmaier of Stonemaier Games!!

Season 1 · Episode 15

Thursday, March 21, 2024 • Duration 01:10:11

Today we welcome our first guest to the channel, and yall it’s one who we never dreamed would be possible! Jamey Stegmaier is a Board Game Business Owner, Game Designer, Game Publisher, and Disc Golfer!! He’s a perfect guest to have on the show with Jason and Robbie, and today we’re talking Board Game Mechanics. Whether it’s Dice Chucking, Push Your Luck, or a little Deception with Hidden Role there are hundreds of game mechanisms out there. Today’s episode the Bards and Jamey discuss their favorites showcasing that if a game has “THIS” mechanic…they are likely to love it. What mechanics intrigue them the most?? You’ll have to watch to find out!

To Check Out Jamey’s Content and Stonemaier Games! Head to the following Links!!

https://www.youtube.com/@JameyStegmaier

https://stonemaiergames.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jameystegmaier/

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!

https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

The Game of Risk but Magical?? Small World Board Game Review | Ep 14

Season 1 · Episode 14

Thursday, March 7, 2024 • Duration 01:11:23

Risk is one of the most classic board games of all time. World domination is the goal and for many folks it is their first real dive into a more strategy intense game. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about a Modern Hobby Gaming alternative that brings a little more whimsical fun to world domination. Small world is inhabited by a zany cast of characters such as dwarves, wizards, amazons, giants, orcs, and even humans, who use their troops to occupy territory and conquer adjacent lands in order to push the other races off the face of the earth. How does it pan out for our Bards?? You’ll have to watch to find out!

You can find Small World for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/48RDBvq

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:50 What We've Been Playing
21:15 Small World
1:00:05 Cookie Scale

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Our Most Complicated Game Yet!! Stone Age Board Game Review | Ep 13

Season 1 · Episode 13

Thursday, February 22, 2024 • Duration 01:16:36

Released in 2008 we head back in time of Modern Hobby Gaming to head to the STONE AGE!! In this Introductory Euro style game you'll be using worker placement with your tribe to gather resources and advance your way towards Buildings and Civilization in today's game. A classic in Jason's house while being a first time play for Robbie...it's sure to have an effect on the Cookie Scale. How does it shake out?? You’ll have to watch to find out!

You can find Stone Age for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/42R7Rov

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well!
https://www.instagram.com/bards_of_the_board/

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:54 What We've Been Playing
32:05 Stone Age
1:03:44 Cookie Scale
1:13:11 Final Thoughts

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