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…
In this episode, I was joined by a legend of the industry, Phil Orbanes. He started in the industry while in college and sold his first company. Then, he worked for Parker Brothers for over 10 years as a Senior Vice President. Lastly, he co-founded Winning Moves Games (https://winning-moves.com/) .…
In what will shock no one, I was targeted by Facebook ads for a company called www.MeepleShirts.com (//www.MeepleShirts.com) . So, obviously, I clicked on the ad and went to spend some money. I bought the Coffee & Board Games (https://meepleshirts.com/products/cuppa-meeple-joe?_pos=2&_sid=3b1f061e8&_ss=r) shirt. While there, I also reached out to the owner…
Julie Ahern, VP of Greenbrier Games (https://secure.greenbriergames.com/gne/) , joined me in this episode. We talked about her nomadic lifestyle, the importance of a company's name, the beginnings of the convention scene opening up, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support
Sarah Atherton joined the show this episode all the way from London, England. She has a pop-up game shop, Get Your Game On (https://www.get-your-game-on.com/) , that she takes to markets. I love the idea! She has a real passion for games and getting people the "right game." She also talks…
Brad is the Director of Midwest GameFest. He joined me on the show this episode to talk about his convention, his gaming habits, and how his mother plays a ruthless game of Ticket to Ride. She doesn't care if Brad is her son. It is all about the "W!" I…
In this episode, I allow yet ANOTHER Green Bay Packers fan onto the show. Erik Arneson, part owner of the Packers, and I talk about his fantastic book, How to Host a Game Night, the importance of keeping your game collection under control (or just getting a bigger wall), how…
I read a book about hosting game nights, and the next thing I know, I am hunting down a copy of a game from 2003 called Battleball: The Future of Football. This game is a riot. It is a fantastic 1v1 game where you are trying to be the first…
Joe Slack, from Crazy Like a Box, returns to the show to talk about Expansions: how to market them differently than base games, the different types of expansions, and finding your niche. Joe has an expansion coming to Kickstarter on September 7, for his game Relics of Rajavahara.--- Support this…
In this episode, Taran Kratz from Zeroic Games comes on to talk about his latest game and Kickstarter campaign for Thunder Rolls. We get off into the weeds when I have a mysterious sound from outside my window, and we discover that we would have been mortal enemies in college,…