Board Game Famous

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss John D Clair and his many dice games, finally have a game of the fortnight after several missing fortnights, and talk about quitting a board game before it's natural end.

Join David and Jesse as they review First in Flight from Genius Games, we hold our first ever give away contest for a copy of First in Flight, David uses the phrase "get lucky tonight" about a board game, and he tries to explain the meaning of the word Meta as it applies to games.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they try and schedule board games in their lives, David brags about his daughter playing board games, and David reviews Ecosystem: Savanna from Genius Games.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about tension in board games, David reviews a copy of Subatomic from Genius Games, and Michael progresses along his road to the 100.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they get to know Connie Vogelmann and ask her questions about Apiary, Wyrmspan, and her ideal game night.

Join Michael and Jesse as they discuss what they been playing and games they like with mechanics that aren't their favorite.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as talk trash about Elizabeth Hargrave, determine what makes a board game a board game, and David makes you look at the show notes for his definition that isn't here!

Happy New Year!

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss the 10 games they are the most excited for in 2024!

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about how many of their anticipated games they got to play and their gaming highlights throughout the year.

David's top ten anticipated - The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies, Disney Lorcana, Iron Forest, Unconscious Mind, The Fox Experiment, Last Light, Steam Up: a Feast of Dim Sum, Leaf, Naturopolis

Jesse's top ten anticipated - Malyha: Lands of Legends, The Fox Experiment, Ceres, Fit to Print, Astro Knights, City of the Great Machine, Earth, First in Flight, Arkeis, The Dark Quarter

Michael's top six anticipated- Ark Nova: Aquarius, Ceres, Darwin's Journey, Fika, Frosthaven, Tabriz

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss how many board games they played and their opinions on game with many versions.

Join Michael and Jesse as they talk about what games they are looking forward too during the holidays, describe how they feel about foiling Vesh Darkhand in Isle of Cats, and lament over board game regrets

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as David spoils a little bit of Pandemic Legacy Season 1, debate the merits of King of Tokyo, and ask how many points they like to score in board games.

Join David and Michael as they discuss variability in board games, their progress on the Top 100 games, and games they will have forever.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss "solved" games and the Game of the Fortnight, Cartographers

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss first turn advantage and the peaceful game that is Tokaido.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as brag about recording 50 episodes, give a peek behind the screen at the podcast stats, and try to explain what the H-Index is.

Join David and Michael as they discuss why some games get 2nd editions and GoF Broom Service.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about their favorite reviewers, playing a game that might leave a sour taste in your mouth, and the fact that David and Jesse finally got to meet in real life!

In this episode David and Michael celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the podcast by doing a Top 10 of their all time favorite board games.

David had some audio issues so sorry if some of the audio cuts off.

David: 10 - Quantum, 9 - Gloomhaven, 8 - Racoon Tycoon, 7 - Pandemic Legacy 0 1 2, 6 - Star Wars X-Wing, 5 - Red Cathedral, 4 - Sprawopolis, 3 - Scythe, 2 - Twilight Imperium 4th Ed, 1 - Everdell

We are back! Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk how to craft a collection, a game that ISN'T in David's top 100 to play list, and one of Stonemaier's okayest games.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about their heroes in board gaming and their update on the Road to the 100.

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about trash talking during games, get back on the Road to the 100, and discuss what to do with app assisted games in 30 years.

Join Jesse and Michael as they recap their experience and all the new games they got to play at TantrumCon!

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss the dethroning of Gloomhaven from the Number 1 spot on BGG top 100. 

Join David and Jesse as they try and talk about being too good at a game and scaring players away, but is really just a veiled excuse for David to brag about the games he is good at. 

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they debate the merits of a deck builder with a trade row, play games by themselves, and talk about what games they got for Christmas. 

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss the games they are most excited for in 2023

Games discussed this episode:

David's top ten - The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies, Disney Lorcana, Iron Forest, Unconscious Mind, The Fox Experiment, Last Light, Steam Up: a Feast of Dim Sum, Leaf, Naturopolis

Jesse's top ten - Malyha: Lands of Legends, The Fox Experiment, Ceres, Fit to Print, Astro Knights, City of the Great Machine, Earth, First in Flight, Arkeis, The Dark Quarter

Michael's six - Ark Nova: Aquarius, Ceres, Darwin's Journey, Fika, Frosthaven, Tabriz 

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about the best ways to rate board games and what they look for in board game reviews.

Join Michael and Jesse as they talk about what makes games replayable, the games that they played at Jeff Con, and discuss expansions that other people seem to like that they just don't.

Join Michael and Jesse as they talk about playing a game that has sat on a shelf for 6 years, discuss an older Stonemaier game, digital board games with a special guest appearance from Becca, and talk about what games to play on Halloween because David couldn't get this episode edited in time for it to be released on schedule.

David is back! Join Michael and David as they talk about the worst game David has ever played, discuss what to play on Halloween, and talk about their worst losses in board games.

Join Michael and Jesse as they recap the games Jesse played at their local game convention, MegaMooseCon! They also answer the question of what game they would want to have on a desert island.

Join Michael and Jesse as they interview an amazing person in the industry, Monica Rasso, who helps organize various board game conventions such as Tantrum Con, Meeples at Sea, Game & Party Con, and Proto ATL. Monica is also involved in GAMA, the Game Manufacturers Association, as one of the Directors of Media and Events.

Join David, Michael, and new co-host Jesse on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the expanding number of hosts, David's expanding family, and board game expansions!

Games discussed this episode: My Father’s Work, The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9, Paladins of the West Kingdom, Micro Macro, Terraforming Mars, Everdell, Scythe, Dominion, Viticulture, Ankh, Anachrony, Broom Service, Trade on the Tigris

Join David, Michael, and guest Jillian on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about all things board game art: our favorite artists, games with great art, games with some not so great art, and MORE!!

Games discussed this episode: Scythe, Exit (Puzzle), Dominion, Point Salad, Canvas, Takaido, Jaipur, Flashpoint

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the smaller games, how long we will be board gaming, and our first steps into Season 2 of the podcast.

Games discussed this episode: Everdell, Glass Road, Quantum, Carcassonne, Lie, Fake Artist Goes to NY, Mint Works, Colt Express

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we take a look back at podcasting for a year and ask ourselves how we define Board Game Fame.

Games discussed this episode: Trekking the National Parks, Kingdomino, Twilight Imperium with the Prophecy of Dragons expansion, and Architects of the West Kingdom.

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we discuss games we like now but did not before and our favorite dice format.

Games discussed this episode:
Oath, Iberian Gauge, The Initiative, Fury of Dracula, Root, Azul, Dice Forge, Lost Ruins of Arnak

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode look into whether the top 100 games on BGG should be held in such a high regard, discuss the various prototypes David has been working on, and give ourselves our very own shoutout.

Games discussed this episode:
Root with the Marauders expansion
Boss Monster
Merchants of Amsterdam
Cascadia

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the worst game David has played in a long time, discuss the impact of T.I.M.E. Stories, and talk about games where the mechanisms don't match the theme.

Games discussed this episode: Dominant Species, Voices in My Head, T.I.M.E Stories, Love Letter, Sushi Go, Quantum, Photosynthesis, Blood Rage, Flash Point: Fire Rescue, Great Western Trail

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we interview our MOM, discuss they games we have enjoyed playing together, and our mixed feelings about our mother's favorite game Scrabble!

Games discussed this episode: Scrabble, Kings Reverse, Euchre, Hearts, Patchwork, Sleeping Gods

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the capitalist games we played, the good and the bad of Kickstarter, and games we don’t think are very good, but still like to play. Michael's washing machine makes a guest appearance in this episode at times while Michael talks.

Games discussed this episode:

Brass: Birmingham
Wingspan with the Oceania Expansion
Furnace
Dune Imperium
A Plethora of Kickstarter Games
Nevermore
Betrayal at the House on the Hill
Above and Below

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about our progress to the Road to the 100, randomness in games, and best games for particular player counts.

Forgot to record the games we talk about while editing (sorry Scott). Hopefully I will add later.