On Board Games

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played lately, including:   Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game Cold Case - A Pinch of Murder Superskill Pinball - Star Trek Dark Elf Dice Frosthaven EscapeWelt Puzzle box Kickstarter   (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 RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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 RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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   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 RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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 RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Robert Searing to  talk about games they've played lately, including: Outer Rim Funkos new Jurrasic Park game Chronicles of Avel The Librarians card game Agents of SMERSH Secrets of the Lost Station Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals   Robert Searing https://www.inserthere.me/   (21:14) Then, they talk about Robert's trip to this year's GenCon.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including: Exit Orient Express GI Joe RPG Gravwell Burgle Bros Erik's results with storing games with the Bin Packing Problem   (11:52) Then, they talk about issues in their gaming group and possible solutions.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Reed Little to talk about games they've played lately, including: Masks EscapeWelt https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ Star Wars Outer Rim with the Unfinished Business Expansion Production copy of Blood on the Clocktower C4 Labs Die coaster https://www.c4labs.com/product-category/gaming-products/gaming-accessories/   (14:27) Then, they take a look at super hero RPGs. The history, the difference between them and other RPGs, and what they look for in one.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk with Nikhil Puhrasher bout games they've played lately, including: Aquatica Tapestry Spirit Island: Jagged Earth Foundations of Rome Return to Dark Tower Ark Nova Website boardgamethinking.com or email him at boardgamethinking@gmail.com   (22:45) Then, they dive deeply into aspects of board game design.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately, including: Longshot the Dice Game EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ https://www.escapewelt.com/ Unlock Mythic Adventures and Star Wars Kabuto Sumo GI Joe RPG Outer Rim Unfinished Business Box1   (33:46) Then, they dive into what is fun and what makes board games fun.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including: Trash Pandas Eclipse: New Dawn Dune EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ https://www.escapewelt.com/ This Didn't Happen: Kickstarter link The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders Painting Return to Dark Tower and SpeedPaints   (24:52) Then, they talk about mystery in board games.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik are joined by Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games to talk about games they've played lately, including: Gizmos The Boys: This is Gonna Hurt Time Stories: Madame The King is Dead Cartographers The GI Joe RPG from Renegade Games Satelites and Commanders for the Artemis Project   Tiny Epic Vikings on Kickstarter   (18:56) Then, the three talk about Tiny Epic Vikings, how Kickstarter has changed over the years, and of course, shipping.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steven Mount to talk about games they've played lately, including: Return to Dark Tower This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter coming in June) Evil Genius's upcoming take on d20 Modern with many IPs A quick detour about Highlander Bohnanza Architects of the West Kingdom   (19:13) Erik and Steven talk about how to introduce people to boardgames and give a plethora of game recommendations.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including: Corsairs Discuss upcoming expansions to the GI Joe Deckbuilder and Star Wars Outer Rim Time Breaker The Tea Dragon Society Return to Dark Tower   (20:13) Erik and Don talk about how to get started painting minitaures, the amazingness that is Army Painter Speedpaints, and options when you just want the painting done quickly.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don review a bunch of games: Heul Doch MauMau Nemesis Lockdown Unlock: The Nautilus Traps Pan Am L.L.A.M.A. Blood on the Clocktower Dune Betrayal Draftosaurus Return to Dark Tower Marvel United   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Stephanie Straw are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about what they've played/done lately including: Living Forest Cytosis Ark Nova Pan Am Voyages Spacebase   Joe Slack can be found at https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/     (22:15) Next, the three discuss careers in the gaming industry. What jobs there are and how to get them.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik are joined by Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild to talk about what they've played/done lately including: Tir Na Nog Box One Spiel Presents "Made for Play" Everdell Belgium Beer Race   Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/   (21:13) Next, they talk about things they've tried related to gaming including: Storing games most efficiently using the Bin Packing Problem http://verolog.deis.unibo.it/bpp-spreadsheet-solver. Doing a one-print run expansion for Endangered https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-monarch-butterflies Making your own game boxes Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Stephen Hanan talk about what they've played/done lately including: Payday Frost Haven Inscription Nemesis Lockdown Mystery Dice Kickstarter Merchants & Maruaders Star Trek Panic Tiny Epic Dungeons   Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/   (19:27) Next, they talk about how to start playing RPGs. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac, Don and Erik talk about what they've played/done lately including: OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST My City Nemesis Lockdown A discussion about stove top burners 3D puzzles Lego Netflix aka brickloot.com Inscription (20:50) Next, they talk about Issacs theory that what we call theme is actually setting and theme is actually focus. You can check his original tweets about this at https://twitter.com/KindFortress/status/1489305625993654273   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about what they've played lately including: OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST Our upcoming 15th anniversary King Arthur movies How a bumper sticker got Don out of a ticket The Cupid Crisis Dungeon world Battlestar Galactica (28:53) Next, they talk about essence games, what they are and what are some good ones.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek