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OBG 547: AI in RPG23 Sep 202401:06:49

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

  • Scott's Giant Meeple Dicetower
  • Slay the Spire the board game
  • First in Flight
  • Alice is MIssing
  • Owlbear Omlette and Prisoner of the Elf King

 

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

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OBG 546: Euro Evolution09 Sep 202401:18:08

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:

  • Distilled
  • Too Many Bones
  • Sky Team
  • Slay the Spire the board game
  • Orleans


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

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OBG 537: Bouba Kiki29 Apr 202400:54:49

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

  • Dead Man's Draw
  • Camel Up
  • Bier Pioniere
  • Ora et Labora
  • A brief tangent on budgeting


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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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OBG 536: Conflict Resolution22 Apr 202401:08:13

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

  • The Morrison Game Factory
  • Mystery Dice
  • Planet Unknown
  • HeroQuest
  • Isle of Cats
  • Castles of Burgundy GameFound


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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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OBG 535: Too Big for Kickstarter08 Apr 202401:06:48

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:

  • Marvel Champions
  • Istanbul the dice game
  • Masks RPG
  • Goblin Quest RPG
  • Trophy Gold RPG
  • Bohananza
  • The Crew


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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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OBG 534: New Collection25 Mar 202401:00:29

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

  • Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition
  • Picture Perfect
  • Quacks of Quedlinberg
  • Discworld RPG
  • Outgunned RPG


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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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OBG 533: Innovation vs. Iteration11 Mar 202401:06:38

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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OBG 532: Engaging Players26 Feb 202400:52:09

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

  • Magical Kitties Save the Day
  • Rising Sun
  • Forest Shuffle
  • Captain Sonar


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

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OBG 531: Games From our Youth12 Feb 202401:10:35

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:

  • Ice Cool
  • Rhino Hero
  • Binho
  • Camp Grizzly
  • Mythwind
  • Ready Set Bet


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

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OBG 530: New Year New Games29 Jan 202401:07:05

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

  • Return to Dark Tower RPG
  • Ghostbusters RPG
  • Draft Duel
  • Imperial
  • The Patriot
  • Sushi Boat
  • Tiny Epic Cthulhu
  • Blood on the Clocktower


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

 

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OBG 529: Choosing Games15 Jan 202401:10:18

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:

  • ISS Vanguard
  • Frost Punk
  • Obsession
  • Thunder Road Vendetta


(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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OBG 528: Game Marketing 10118 Dec 202300:54:43

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:

  • Leaf
  • The Artemis Project
  • Byline
  • Aleph Null
  • Friday
  • Decrypto
  • Sandwiches and City of Gangsters (prototypes)
  • Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria
  • The Artemis Odyssey


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

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OBG 545: GenCon Guild Style26 Aug 202400:53:45

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:

  • Endangered - Australia
  • Endangered Rescue - Galapagos Penguins
  • Gravity Falls ARG
  • Gloomhaven
  • Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition
  • Red Catherdral


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

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OBG 527: BGG Mercury Style04 Dec 202300:58:14

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

  • Parade
  • Run
  • Fugitive
  • Challengers


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

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OBG 526: BGG Con 202320 Nov 202300:46:14

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:

  • Sky Team
  • Horrified Greek Monsters
  • Pirate Borg
  • Farflung
  • Blood on the Clocktower
  • War of the Ring
  • War of the Ring the card game
  • Stranger Things
  • Artemis Odyssey
  • Merchants of Magick
  • Quartermaster General


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OBG 525: Tactile Games06 Nov 202301:04:34

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:

  • Planet Unkown
  • Dark Tower Covenant
  • Silent Death
  • Monster of the Week
  • Mille Fiore
  • Cleopatra and the Society of Architects


Mayan Curse Kickstarter

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

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OBG 524: Discover Games23 Oct 202300:59:55

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:

  • Sky Team
  • Fugitive 2nd edition
  • Lost in the Shuffle
  • Endangered
  • Puzzled Pint
  • Dash


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

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OBG 523: Big Groups09 Oct 202301:07:56

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

  • Spy Car Escape
  • Head Trip
  • Dice Forge
  • Rattlebones
  • Hoopla


(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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OBG 522: Fail Faster25 Sep 202301:01:59

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

  • Gaslands
  • Silent Death
  • Mr. President
  • Indiana Jones: The Sands of Adventure
  • Monster of the week


Fail Faster website

  Design Destiny Kickstarter

 

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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OBG 521: The Human Element11 Sep 202301:28:57

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

  • The Crew
  • Mr. President
  • Connect Four Spin
  • We Love Katmari

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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OBG 520: Watch Me Quirk28 Aug 202301:02:16

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

  • Thunder Road Vendetta
  • Mr. President

 

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

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OBG 519: Mercury Rising14 Aug 202301:00:08

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

  • Final Girl
  • Chicken!
  • Whale to Look
  • Nine Tiles Panic
  • Skyteam
  • The Game: Face to Face
  • Search for Planet X

 

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

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OBG 518: Fat Joke of an Episode31 Jul 202300:58:30

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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OBG 544: Lights, Camera, Action12 Aug 202401:05:31

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

  • Dune
  • Harrow County
  • The Fog: Escape from Paradise
  • Tin Helm
  • Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition
  • Super Snipers


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

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OBG 517: Time and Time Again17 Jul 202301:10:31

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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OBG 516: Grand Origins03 Jul 202300:55:15

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:

  • Renegade Games
  • Good Omens: an Ineffable Game
  • Magic: The Gathering
  • Great Excavations
  • Maximum Apocalypse

 

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

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OBG 515: RPG Design Thoughts20 Jun 202301:10:22

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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OBG 514: Owlbear Beard Oil05 Jun 202301:02:30

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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OBG 513: Artificially Intelligent22 May 202300:56:16

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

  • Renegade Games upcoming Good Omens game
  • Thunder Road
  • Final Girl
  • Paint Pal Studio
  • Steam Up
  • Jackbox 9

 

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

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OBG 512: Unpub Hubub08 May 202301:01:51

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

  • Mia and the Dragon Princess
  • MLB the Show
  • Ready Set Bet
  • Monopoly the Pizza edition and Monopoly Millenium
  • Roll and Rock
  • Wavelength

 

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

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OBG 511: Remembering Klaus Teuber24 Apr 202301:08:51

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

  • Black Sonata
  • Catan
  • Micro Macro: Crime City All In
  • Puzzlewelt
  • Final Girl

 

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

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OBG 510: The Last Kingdom10 Apr 202300:52:42

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

  • Scarface 1920
  • Blood on the Clock Tower
  • Oathsworn
  • ISS Vanguard
  • Tir Na Nog
  • Ready Set Bet

 

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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OBG 509: Being Cultured27 Mar 202301:07:04

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

  • Flamecraft
  • The Pharoah's Challenge at ShushCON
  • Everdell
  • Randomized Zelda

 

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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OBG 508: Insert Con Pun13 Mar 202300:47:28

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

  • Viticulture
  • 5 Parsecs from Home
  • Valor RPG

 

(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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OBG 543: Theme Change29 Jul 202401:05:12

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

  • Ark Nova
  • Legacy of Yo
  • Draft and Write Records
  • Obsession
  • Ezra and Nehamiah
  • New Angles


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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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OBG 507: Make a Point27 Feb 202301:28:57

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

  • Santorini New York
  • Brindlewood Bay
  • Ten Dates
  • Tir Na Nog

(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 and the effect they have both psychologically and on the game itself.

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OBG 506: Uh oh on the OGL13 Feb 202300:52:01

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

  • Betrayal at Baldur's Gate/House on the Hill
  • Echoes
  • Escapewelt
  • Viticulture
  • Endeavor Deap Sea preview

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

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OBG 505: Boardgame Like30 Jan 202301:13:12

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

  • Ark Nova
  • Marvel Champions
  • Luck be a Landlord
  • Return to Dark Tower
  • ISS Vanguard
  • Gen 7

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

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OBG 504: Icebergs in the Mist16 Jan 202300:55:07

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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OBG 503: Building Character02 Jan 202301:09:32

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

  • Marvel Multiverse RPG
  • City of Mist

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+ episodes.

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OBG 502: Celebration Part 319 Dec 202201:01:53

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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OBG 501: Celebration Part 205 Dec 202201:20:51

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.

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OBG 500: Celebration Part I21 Nov 202201:09:02

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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OBG 499: Reflection07 Nov 202201:05:11
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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OBG 498: Headin' to Essen24 Oct 202201:18:07
In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played lately, including:
    (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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OBG 542: Scrambling for a Styrofoam Cup15 Jul 202400:59:47

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:

  • Space Empires 4x
  • Words of a Feather
  • Eclipse Second Dawn
  • Wyrmspan


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

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OBG 497: A Real Time Experience10 Oct 202200:57:38
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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OBG 496: Review-a-palooza26 Sep 202201:04:06
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
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OBG 495: Commentary on the Clocktower12 Sep 202201:03:42
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
  https://www.youtube.com/c/NoRollsBarred 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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OBG 494: Cards on the Table29 Aug 202201:07:31
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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