Norm Hastings really loves older games. He found that there was no content for these older games. So, Norm fixed that problem by creating his own YouTube Channel, Board Game Museum (https://www.youtube.com/c/BoardGameMuseumer) . He has close to 300 vintage game reviews. I have watched too many already, as each one…
In this episode, we might actually get a definitive answer on how to pronounce The Settlers of Catan. Pete tells amazing stories of his time in the industry. How he got into it, the games that inspired him, and how he got to be the CEO of Catan Studio. There…
In this episode, John Garcia joins me to talk about his board game, Table Golf Association (https://tablegolfassociation.com/) . It is an incredibly huge wooden hex-based dexterity game. You are trying to flick your slider across these hexes to literally sink your shot. We also talk about his league membership you…
Arwen Kathke, a fellow board gaming podcaster (https://www.cardboardtime.com/) , stops by the show to answer the usual questions. Along the way, we discuss our ever growing, never decreasing shelves of shame, how the castle from Beauty and the beast had the best library (of course we would replace the books…
Guillotine (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/116/guillotine) came to my attention after reading The 100 Best Family Games. Luckily, our neighbor knew, loved, and had the game. She explained it to us, and we were instantly hooked. We decided her game needed an upgrade, so we had this 3D-printed guillotine (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4085221) made for her. It…
No Thanks! is a quick game that will stretch your brain and test your risk-taking versus aversion. There are only 33 cards in this game; less than a standard deck of cards. The joy, however, amazes me. My crew and I learned the game, and we immediately played it 4…
Gabe Barrett joins me in this episode, all the way from Honduras. We talk about how the gaming landscape has changed over the pandemic. Gabe also talks about how he loves to game with his children. Throwing burritos at them, stacking Fuzzies, and mercilessly beating them at a Powerpuff Girl…
Another game thought I procured at the suggestion of a guest. Simply Suspects is a definite game to play over a lunch hour. It takes about 15-20 minutes to play, is a riot, and you can reset and play again in less than a minute. I mention in the podcast…
In this episode, I am joined by Game Sommelier Joan Moriarity. She works at the Toronto game cafe, Snakes & Lattes, where she tries to help patrons find a new game to enjoy. She has some fantastic thoughts and philosophies on gaming, why we should, and some off the beaten…
In this episode, I am joined by Daniel Jose Ruiz. I came across his article "Dragons are for White Kids with Money (https://themillions.com/2017/05/dragons-are-for-white-kids-with-money-on-the-friction-of-geekdom-and-race.html) : On the Friction of Geekdom and Race" while reading a book about board gaming. Daniel is an author (https://djrthelostboy.com/) , podcaster (https://teamteam.libsyn.com/) , and more. Being…
While the party game genre is not my forte, I do like them for their approachability, light ruleset, and quick playtime. In this episode, I look at four titles from Endless Games. Heck, there might even be a fifth bonus game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support
In this episode, I am joined by designer Dustin Dobson. He is the designer behind Skulls of Sedlec, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite 18-card games from Button Shy. We talk about his inspiration for the game, and how he has built a bridge through board games. If…
In this episode, I discuss the king of the mountain, Yahtzee style, kaiju monster mayhem game, King of Tokyo. I look at the base game, its two expansions, and the subsequent four monster packs. This is a great game to start a gaming group in your office! Board Games Build…
This is the introductory episode to my podcast. My mission is simple: Helping bring your office together with board games at lunch!
Another fantastic game from Button Shy Games, this episode I look at Avignon: A Clash of Popes (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188181/avignon-clash-popes) by John du Bois. Like other games from Button shy, you can get it off the Button Site (https://buttonshygames.com/products/avignon-a-clash-of-popes?_pos=1&_sid=f178629c1&_ss=r&variant=13602622148) or the PNP Arcade site (https://www.pnparcade.com/search?q=avignon) . This innovative game introduces the mechanic…
Skulls of Sedlec (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/303553/skulls-sedlec) , published by Button Shy Games, features 18 cards where you are stacking the skulls in the Sedlec Ossuary (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedlec_Ossuary) . This game is simply amazing and should be purchased from Button Shy's site (https://buttonshygames.com/products/skulls-of-sedlec?_pos=1&_sid=48f14b5f8&_ss=r&variant=33016099864708) or PNP Arcade (https://www.pnparcade.com/products/skulls-of-sedlec?_pos=1&_sid=3a17cce90&_ss=r) . You choose which one better fits…
In this episode, author Ben Hoppe joins me. He wrote the book, The Beginner's Board Game Bible. It helps you to understand where to start with gaming, and how some great games to try out. We talk about taking games everywhere, the bonding that can be done over gaming, and…
In this episode, James Takenaka of Hit Point Sales explains what a consolidator is, and what they can do for small and independent publishers. We also discuss the underappreciated game, Black Orchestra. The fad POGS even gets a mention!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support
In this episode, Molly talks about an amazing fellowship she works with, The Horizons Fellowship. (https://www.gama.org/page/Horizons) We also discuss her company's games, all of which are party games, but with a twist. You can get a free copy of Wing It's Print and Play on their site: Flying Leap Games…
Restaurantrepreneur is a print-and-play roll-and-write from Ellie Dix of The Dark Imp. This game can be downloaded off The Dark Imp website (https://www.thedarkimp.com/product/restaurantrepreneur-print-play/) for less than $4, and it should become a staple in your game collection. You only need to supply 3 standard dice. You certainly have these sitting…
In this episode, Ron RIch of Air Loom Games (https://www.facebook.com/AirLoomGames) talks about his game on Kickstarter, New York Pizza Delivery (http://kck.st/3E3LSx3) . I personally played this game's prototype. It is a fun mash-up of simple mechanics to create an original game high in theme. Ron also has an Etsy store…
James and I talk about how board gaming has helped him bond with his family. How he plays with his father, his brother, his children, and with his 103-year-old grandmother who still beats him on the regular. James is also the founder of Tin Robots Games (https://tinrobotgames.com/collections/all) , and they…
Mille Bornes is a classic that has no haters that I have met. Everyone that I have introduced it to has also enjoyed it. I believe this game would be a cornerstone to any game collection for work or home. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support
Careers is a classic game from 1955. Yet, by today's standards, it is a very simple game mechanically. Where Careers stood out for me was in the "setting your own success formula" aspect. You decide what it takes to win the game. Every player sets their own end conditions. It…