Eternally Board - Episodes

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing dating in the board game community! We’ll discuss different situations and facets of dating within the community, talk about appropriate and inappropriate behavior, and we’ll also list our top 3 games to play on a date! Games discussed include: HanabiThe GameDetective: A Modern Board GameConcordiaConsentacleCodenames DuetPatchworkVillainousMarvel: LegendaryStar Wars: Rebellion eb_episode_27.mp3File Size: 94381 kbFile Ty [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing the attributes of good and bad gateway games! We’ll discuss our experiences, our thoughts on gateway games, and we’ll also list our top 3 gateway games! Games discussed include: HanabiThe GameHigh SocietyCarcassonneBibliosSettlers of CatanSamurai eb_episode_26.mp3File Size: 48110 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing 2018 in the world of board gaming! We’ll discuss our overall impressions of the year and of course, our Best & Worst games of the year! Games discussed include: Western LegendsFool!VillainousTeotihuacanUnderwater CitiesEverdellWhistle StopOrleansDiscover: Lands UnknownSpring MeadowCryptidFounders of GloomhavenDetective: A Modern Board GameCarpe DiemRootJust OneCostume Party AssassinsPandoria(music: "Fear and Sufferance of a Loved [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing BGGcon 2018! We’ll discuss our experiences, our favorite and least favorite thing about the con, and we’ll also list our top 3 and bottom 3 games of the show! Games discussed include: Just OneUnderwater CitiesKeyForgeEverdellScience or Die!Teotihuacan​Ganz Schon CleverAzul: The Stained Glass of SintraWhistle StopReykholtWestern LegendsFool!Villainous(music: "I Do It for the Faeries" by Koji Kondo) eb_episode_24.mp3File [...]

In this episode of Eternally Board, we discuss our favorite board game strategies, along with our Top 3 games we win the most at. As usual, we end the episode with our takes on recently played games. Games discussed include: Escape the RoomUnlock: Tonipals TreasureDecryptoMagic MazeBarenparkCaptain SonarQueendominoWhen I DreamEx LibrisFireball Island: the Curse of Vhal-karKing of New YorkClank! In! Space!Dragon CastleMetropolysThe ClimbersOceansGreen DealVia NebulaNear and FarStar Wars [...]

In this episode of Eternally Board, we discuss our least favorite game mechanics and why they are terrible, along with our Top 3 worst mechanics overall. As usual, we end the episode with our takes on recently played games. Games discussed include: LuxorMoaSpace PlanetsTiny ParkThe Lady and the TigerRaiders of the North SeaThe Thing at Outpost 31FeudumMemoarrrrLa CittaThe Lost ParadiseUptownLinkoI'm the Boss(music: "Timeless Journey" by Sam Dillard) eb_episode_22.mp3File Size: 5545 [...]

Is board game idea theft becoming more common place? In this episode of Eternally Board, we discuss this topic with fellow game designer Kevin Nunn, along with our Top 3 derivative games. Games discussed include: Risk LegacyChameleonTimes Up!InsiderWerewordsPandemic​Defenders of the Realm(music: "Dark Horizons" by Koji Kondo) eb_episode_21.mp3File Size: 63708 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this episode of Eternally Board we talk about board games that integrate applications into their play. We also go through our top 3 technology assisted board games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include: UnlockSpace AlertOne Night Ultimate WerewolfAlchemistsGaia ProjectViticulture(music: "Thunderstruck" by Koji Kondo) eb_episode_20.mp3File Size: 42459 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this episode of Eternally Board we talk about Pick-up and Deliver games, including Trey's new game Empyreal: Spells and Steam, now on Kickstarter! We also go through our top 3 Pick-up and Deliver games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include: Empyreal: Spells and SteamIstanbulSteamAge of IndustryHeartland Hauling Co.NMBR 9Pizza TheoryFast Forward: FortressThis War of MineTemporal OdysseyUnlock: Squeak and SausageUnlock: the Formula(music: "Hyrulean O [...]

In this episode of Eternally Board we have special guest The Most Critical Gamer (TM), Ben Miller, on to talk about the value of style in board games and if new games are emphasizing it over substance. We also go through our top 3 aesthetically pleasing board games and discuss what we've been playing lately. Games discussed include: Gaia ProjectCivilization: A New DawnThe Dice ThroneChameleon   (music: "Golden Cartridge" by Quinn Fox on OC Remix) eternally_board_episode_18.mp3F [...]

In this episode of Eternally Board we have special guest rabbi Gideon Estes on to talk about religion in gaming. We also go through our top 3 board games with religious themes and discuss what we've been playing lately.-Gloomhaven-Pandemic Legacy Season 2​-Clans of Caledonia-Welcome to Centerville-Harvest​(music: "Hyrulean Overture" by Koji Kondo on OC Remix) episode_17.mp3File Size: 56586 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing the recently wrapped controversial HATE Kickstarter which earned $1.5 million dollars and ask if there is a double standard between board and video games when it comes to adult content. We also go through our top 3 Adult Board Games, and discuss what we've been playing lately.-Rising Sun-Welcome to Centerville-China-Quick and Dirty-F*** the Game(music: "Hey Listen" by Koji Kondo on OC Remix) eb_episode_16.mp3File Size: 39684 kbFile Type: m [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing games for the color blind and other disabilities. Then we’ll take a look at some new games we’ve played lately including Pandemic Legacy: Season Two. To help us with these discussions today we have our returning guest host and producer of the show, Ian Failing.Games discussed this week:-Pandemic Legacy: Season Two-Unlock!-Coin Quest-Not Alone-Lisboa-Quixx-Fields of Green-Supercard Buddyfight-Dragoborne(music: "Royal Treasure" by Koji [...]

On this episode of Eternally Board, Ben "The Most Critical Gamer" returns as guest host as we announce our best and worst games of 2017. We also discussed trends of the year and what we're looking forward to in 2018! Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played lately. Games discussed this week:Spirit IslandGloomhavenHunt for the RingSuper MotherloadVenus NextKeep Talking and Nobody ExplodesPulsar 2849Spot ItAdventure Time Love LetterFalloutM [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing one-play games, which includes escape room games and legacy games. We’ll then go through our top 3 one-play games of all time. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played lately. To help us with these discussions today we have our returning guest host, Ben, as well as a new guest, Emma.Games discussed this week:Pandemic LegacyThe EXIT SeriesRisk LegacySeafallEscape the Room(music: "Tale in [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing our recent trip to BGG.con. Then we'll give our Best 3 and Worst 3 Essen/BGG Releases! Last but not least, we'll talk about all of the other games we played at the con.Games discussed this week:Upcoming Spirit Island ExpansionExodus FleetEmperor's ChoiceA Game of Thrones Catan: Brotherhood of the WatchIndian SummerNoriaReworldAzulDice ForgeVenus NextLittle DevilsHeaven and AleInsiderPhotosynthesisMajesty(music: "Stepping Out" by Midioker on OC R [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing co-op games and how we can make games of this type more fun for all. We’ll then go through our top 3 co-op games of all time. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played lately. To help us with these discussions today we have our returning guest host, Abbie Drozek-Fitzwater. Abbie welcome back!Games discussed this week:Ghost Stories Pandemic Legacy Spirit Island Medici the Ca [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing licensed games. What is their state in the hobby currently? What are their pros and cons? We’ll then go through our top 3 and bottom 3 licensed games. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with some new games we’ve been playing lately.Games discussed includes:-Roll for the Galaxy -Spirit Island Branch and Claw Expansion-Medieval Academy-Chaos in the Old World-Marvel Legendary-Game of Thrones the Board Game-Game of Thrones [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing Kickstarter and all of the issues surrounding it. Is it an overall force of good for the hobby or no? We’ll then go through our top 3 and bottom 3 Kickstarter games. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with an in-depth discussion of my personal favorite game: Terra Mystica, its expansion Fire and Ice, and its upcoming sequel Terra Mystica: Gaia Project.Please like, comment, and subscribe! New episodes published bi-weekly. The next [...]

Today on Eternally Board we’ll be discussing brick and mortar game stores versus online game stores (or FLGS vs. OLGS). We’ll then go through our top 3 things brick and mortar stores can do to compete in the modern board game market. Finally we’ll round out the discussion with a look at some new games we’ve played recently.Games discussed include:-Notre Dame 10th Anniversary Edition-Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium-Caverna: Cave vs. Cave-La Granja: No Siesta-Sushi [...]