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In this episode, Aaron and I talk about oatmeal cookies, air fryers versus deep fryers, and maybe even some board games! Aaron and his family are behind AnSR games which made Drop Racers, Ch35s, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, Joe Slack of Board Game Design Course (among many other things) drops by to talk lunch time games. Joe is also an author of three great books (two fo which I can vouch for, I need to read his second book) and he has a fourth one…

In this episode, Drop Racers and Drop Racers Battle are the focus. These games were designed by a young man (like less than 10 years old). They are dexterity games where you are flicking your car to collect drops from the table to either score points, or try to end…

In this episode, I look at three more small roll and write games: QWIXX, QWINTO, & RIPPLE RUSH. Each one is terrific and should be added to your collection. These three have seen plenty of table time, and they did not dent the wallet…too bad. Give me a roll and…

In this interview, fellow game nerd and cross stitch designer Katie Pierce joins the show. She is the Etsy shop owner of Komodo Stitches. (https://www.etsy.com/shop/KomodoStitches?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=757275254) I have personally bought two so far, and look forward to getting a third. Katie talks about how she got into gaming, drops a couple…

Bang! is one of the few social deduction games that I find enjoyable. The act of deceiving your friends while at the same time trying to get certain ones to believe you, makes this game a blast every time we play it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode John Kohn joins the show. He is a prolific Print and Play creator. I have backed many of his games on Kickstarter, and I look forward to backing many more. He can be reached at johnhkohn2016@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In 2018, Erin Dean interviewed over 50 game designers, and compiled all the interviews into a smash success Kickstarter campaign. The result, For the Love of Board Games! This fantastic book became the bedtime story I read to The Son each night. It has started us down a great tradition…

In this episode, Adam looks at the "Clever Trilogy" by Wolfgang Warsch These games are: That's Pretty Clever, Twice as Clever, and Clever Cubed. These are fantastic roll and write games that elevates the game of Yahtzee. No more waiting on everyone else to roll on their turn while you…

In this episdoe, Chip Beauvais joins the show. He is the creator of Universal Rule (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195180/universal-rule) and Smoke & Mirrors (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180295/smoke-mirrors) , both available on PnPArcade.com (//www.pnparcade.com) . Chip talks about his new game Jackpot Payout (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/299910/jackpot-payout) that is going to hit Kickstarter later this year, as well as some…

Downforce by Wolfgang Kramer is the focus of this episode. Adam covers the game, the two expansion tracks, and talks about combining Downforce with Monopoly Gamer Mario Kart edition.Feel free to get sucked in this thread about Mario Kart: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2056934/mario-kart-downforce-variationShare your pics or rule variations!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

This episode covers TWO fantastic dexterity games by Haba: Rhino Hero and the sequel Rhino Hero: Super Battle. What started out as a show and tell at my office has turned into a regular engineering exercise. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, Adam reviews Universal Rule (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195180/universal-rule) by Chip Beauvais and published by Button Shy Games. It is also available as a print and play on PnPArcade.com. This is a wonderful 18-card 4x game that plays in less than a lunch hour. Believe it! Thanks for listening, and keep…

In this interview, the Chief Creative Officer of Fireside Games, Justin De Witt joins Adam on the podcast. He is the creator, and artist, behind the fantastic cooperative board game Castle Panic! (https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/episodes/Castle-Panic-eofr6l) Justin and Adam talk about board gaming, how Castle Panic got on Wil Wheaton's Tabletop, how Justin…

In this episode, Adam talks about Alan R. Moon's Ticket to Ride, two expansions, 3 city editions, a PNP version, and First Journey. This is a must have in any office colletion. Come listen and find out why! Stay at Home Edition (https://www.daysofwonder.com/tickettoride/en/stay-at-home/) is a free print and play that…

In this episode, Adam looks at Carcassonne, the classic Spiel des Jahres winning tile-laying game by Claus-Jurgen Wrede. Adam talks about the game and 9 mini-expansions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, I look at Justin De Witt's cooperative castle defense game, Castle Panic!, its three full expansions, and multiple promos, This is my personal favorite co-op game. It is simple, easy to get to the table, and has been enjoyed many times by many people. Justin will be…

In this episiode, Adam interviews fellow board game podcaster, Joe Hamerly of Average Joe's Gaming Podcast. They discuss lunchtime gaming, go to games, and more. This is also the debut of more music from The Son. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, Adam talks about the game that started all of this lunch time gaming fun, Catan. He also discusses the scenarios: Helpers of Catan, Oil Springs, Frenemies, Santa Claus/Easter Bunny, and Global Warming. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

This episode features original music by my 8 year old. I asked him for a theme song, and he made it for me on Garage Band. Also, I discuss 7 Wonders, 2 expanions, and some extras. This is another must-have in your office playing library. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, I discuss the king of the mountain, Yahtzee style, kaiju monster mayhem game, King of Tokyo (https://amzn.to/3k9ww1Z) . 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…

Welcome to Eat Lunch and Board Game! (https://www.facebook.com/eatlunchandboardgame) I am Adam Collins and about 5 years ago, I started playing board games with my coworkers during our lunch hour. We started out playing only Catan, and it was a first-come, first-seated game. We expanded to 5/6 player extension. Then, we…