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The BoardGameGeek Podcast

BoardGameGeek

105 episodes

Fortnightly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.

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  1. Episode 56: BGG.CON ‘24 + BGG Holiday Gift Guide, with Steph Hodge

    · 2 h 06 min · Episode 56

    Steph Hodge from All the Meeples of the Rainbow joins Candice to discuss the 2024 BGG Holiday Gift Guide games, and games they played at BGG.CON 2024. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:49 Fresh Plays (BGG.CON '24) •…

  2. Episode 55: Deduction Games We Love, with Emily from Man vs Meeple

    · 2 h 04 min · Episode 55

    Emily from Man vs Meeple joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite deduction games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:57 Fresh Plays • 00:04:12 Unconscious Mind • 00:07:48 Snowcrest • 00:22:38 The Lord of the…

  3. Episode 54: Extended Fresh Plays, with Johannes from Board Gaming Ramblings

    · 1 h 58 min · Episode 54

    Johannes from Board Gaming Ramblings joins Candice to discuss recent plays of a variety of new games, including SPIEL Essen '24 releases. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:25 5 Games for Doomsday (Spirit Island Cheat)…

  4. Episode 53: SPIEL Essen '24 Discoveries, with Jay from Cardboard East

    · 2 h 32 min · Episode 53

    Jay Bernardo (Cardboard East YouTube channel + Marketing Manager at Bézier Games) joins Candice to discuss their SPIEL Essen '24 highlights and discoveries. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:29 Cardboard East •…

  5. Episode 52: 2nd Anniversary + SPIEL Essen '24 Anticipation, with Aldie

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 52

    Huzzah! It's the second anniversary of the BoardGameGeek Podcast! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to discuss the SPIEL Essen '24 releases they're most excited to play. • 00:00:00 Introduction •…

  6. Episode 51: City-Building Games We Love, with Sunniva from Board Gaming Ramblings

    · 1 h 51 min · Episode 51

    Sunniva from Board Gaming Ramblings joins Candice to discuss their favorite city-building games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:04:38 Lone Wolves, Chu Han, and Game Shows with Mama Harris • 00:06:50 TeaForge Martian…

  7. Episode 50: Board Games That Make Us Feel Creative, with Matt Leacock

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 50

    Game designer Matt Leacock joins Candice to discuss board games that make them feel creative. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:08 Flickering Stars • 00:05:11 Fresh Plays • 00:05:27 Heat: Pedal to the Metal •…

  8. Episode 49: Extended Fresh Plays: Gen Con '24, with Amy from ThinkerThemer

    · 2 h 11 min · Episode 49

    Amy from ThinkerThemer joins Candice for a recap of Gen Con '24 and to highlight some special games they played. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:06:38 Gen Con '24 Recap • 00:18:12 Extended Fresh Plays: Gen Con '24 •…

  9. Episode 48: Gen Con '24 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Grant Lyon

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 48

    Comedian and game designer Grant Lyon joins Candice to discuss Gen Con '24 releases they're most excited to play. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:56 Curmudgeon • 00:04:46 I'm Kind of a Big Dill • 00:08:00 Candice's…

  10. Episode 47: Exploring Music Through Board Games + Rockin' Hard, with Jackie Fox

    · 1 h 49 min · Episode 47

    Rock bassist and game designer Jackie Fox joins Candice to discuss music-themed board games and Jackie's debut board game release, Rock Hard: 1977. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:17 Rock Hard: 1977 • 00:07:05…

  11. Episode 46: The Best Board Games Based on Movies, with Eleni/Cardboard Rhino from CGE

    · 2 h 08 min · Episode 46

    Eleni (Cardboard Rhino) from CGE joins Candice to discuss their favorite board games based on or inspired by movies. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:12 Fresh Plays • 00:05:28 Faraway • 00:10:26 Undaunted: 2200…

  12. Episode 45: Filler Games We Love, with Matthew Jude

    · 2 h 09 min · Episode 45

    Matthew Jude from This Game is Broken and Watch It Played joins Candice to discuss their favorite filler games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:55 YesLand • 00:05:42 Fresh Plays • 00:06:11 Skate Summer • 00:12:17…

  13. Episode 44: Board Game Hobby Pet Peeves, with Alan Moon

    · 1 h 25 min

    Ticket to Ride designer Alan Moon joins Candice to discuss what they've been playing recently and their board game hobby pet peeves. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:04:46 My Island • 00:05:33 Union Pacific • 00:08:46…

  14. Episode 43: Our Most Played Board Games, with Ian O'Toole

    · 2 h 14 min · Episode 43

    Ian O'Toole joins Candice to discuss the board games they've played the most. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:14 Speakeasy • 00:03:19 Sausage Sizzle! • 00:06:54 Fresh Plays • 00:07:08 Oathsworn • 00:14:30 Arcs •…

  15. Episode 42: Asymmetric Faction Satisfaction, with Roy Cannaday

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 42

    Roy Cannaday from the Dice Tower (and game designer of Last Light) joins Candice to discuss their favorite board games with asymmetric factions. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:04:43 Fresh Plays • 00:04:59 Let's Go! To…

  16. Episode 41: Meaty Games in Small Packages, with Suzanne Sheldon

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 41

    Suzanne Sheldon from Salt and Sass Games joins Candice to discuss meaty games in small packages. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:07:22 Fresh Plays • 00:07:49 Tangram City • 00:14:11 Dune: War for Arrakis • 00:23:33…

  17. Episode 40: Our Favorite Board Games Based on TV Shows, with Meeple Lady

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 40

    Board game blogger Meeple Lady joins Candice to discuss their favorite board games based on TV shows. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:19 Circle DC Recap • 00:09:02 Fresh Plays • 00:09:28 Arcs • 00:15:19 Dune:…

  18. Episode 39: Reshaping BGG's Top 100, with Efka from No Pun Included

    · 2 h 07 min · Episode 39

    Efka from the No Pun Included joins Candice to discuss games they think should be ranked in BGG's top 100. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:41 Flesh and Blood Pro Tour LA • 00:06:13 Efka,the MTG Tournament Organizer •…

  19. Episode 38: Dipping Your Toes into Historical Board Games, with David Thompson

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 38

    Game designer David Thompson joins Candice to discuss their favorite board games for dipping your toes into historical board games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:51 Game Updates from David (War Chest: Nightfall,…

  20. Episode 37: Roll-and-Write Games We Love, with Antoine Bauza

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 37

    Game designer Antoine Bauza joins Candice to discuss their favorite roll-and-write games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:17 Captain Flip (PlayPunk) • 00:04:25 Fresh Plays • 00:04:37 My Island • 00:06:33 Tyrants of…

  21. Episode 36: Alexander Pfister Games We Love, with Stella from Meeple University

    · 1 h 59 min · Episode 36

    Stella from the Meeple University YouTube channel joins Candice to talk dragons, and geek out about game designer Alexander Pfister and their favorites of his games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:21 Random Spider…

  22. Episode 35: Trick-Taking Extremes, with Taylor Reiner

    · 2 h 11 min · Episode 35

    Taylor Reiner from the Taylor’s Trick-Taking Table YouTube channel joins Candice to discuss complexity in trick-taking games, as well as a variety of card games they played recently at a gaming event focused on…

  23. Episode 34: 2024 Releases on Our Radars, with Elaine from No Pun Included

    · 1 h 59 min · Episode 34

    Elaine from the No Pun Included joins Candice to discuss games they're looking forward to in 2024. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:07:12 New Year's Resolutions • 00:14:10 Fresh Plays • 00:14:33 Sleeping Gods: Distant…

  24. Episode 33: Our Favorite 5 and Top 10 Games of 2023, with Jess Cassady

    · 2 h 17 min · Episode 33

    Jess Cassady (Boardgame Girl/Heavy Cardboard) joins Candice to wrap up 2023 with a lovely chat about their favorite games of the year. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:50 Fresh Plays • 00:06:11 Sidereal Confluence •…

  25. Episode 32: BGG.CON '23 Gaming Highlights, with Tim from Board Game Hot Takes

    · 2 h 00 min · Episode 32

    Tim from the Board Game Hot Takes podcast joins Candice to discuss their gaming highlights from BGG.CON 2023. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:28 Board Game Hot Takes • 00:05:22 The BGG.CON Vibe • 00:07:59 Hot Games…

  26. Episode 31: The 2023 BGG Holiday Gift Guide, with Steph Hodge

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 31

    Steph Hodge from All the Meeples of the Rainbow joins Candice to discuss the 2023 BGG Holiday Gift Guide games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:34 Nemesis at BGG.CON • 00:06:36 Fresh Plays • 00:06:53 Empire's End •…

  27. Episode 30: Extended Fresh Plays, with Justin Bell from Meeple Mountain

    · 2 h 35 min · Episode 30

    Meeple Mountain board game reviewer Justin Bell joins Candice to discuss their recent plays of new releases from SPIEL '23 and more. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:43 Historical Board Game Conventions (GMT Weekend…

  28. Episode 29: Family-Friendly Games We Love, with Elizabeth Hargrave

    · 1 h 47 min · Episode 29

    Game designer Elizabeth Hargrave joins Candice to discuss family-friendly games they love. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:05:33 Fresh Plays • 00:05:47 Leaf • 00:09:02 Kutná Hora: The City of Silver • 00:22:58…

  29. Episode 28: SPIEL '23 Experiences, with Paula Deming

    · 2 h 06 min · Episode 28

    Paula Deming from Things Get Dicey! joins Candice to discuss their SPIEL '23 experiences. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:46 Paula Leveled Up in Pathfinder • 00:04:29 Pathfinder Adventure Card Game • 00:05:49 Paula's…

  30. Episode 27: First Anniversary + SPIEL '23 Anticipation, with Aldie

    · 1 h 51 min · Episode 27

    It's our first anniversary! BGG Owner Scott Alden (aka Aldie) joins Candice to discuss the SPIEL '23 games they're most excited for. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:08:10 Memories from Year 1 • 00:15:13 Reflecting on…

  31. Episode 26: Board Games with Unique Themes, with Corey Konieczka

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 26

    Game designer Corey Konieczka from Unexpected Games joins Candice to discuss board games with unique themes. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:44 Fresh Plays • 00:04:08 Forbidden Jungle • 00:06:41 Quirky Circuits:…

  32. Episode 25: Vital Lacerda Games We Love, with Ryan from Man vs Meeple

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 25

    Ryan from Man vs Meeple joins Candice to discuss game designer Vital Lacerda and their favorite Lacerda games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:06:12 Fresh Plays • 00:06:43 Sky Team • 00:09:57 Making up for lost…

  33. Episode 24: Oldies but Goodies, with Monique from Before You Play

    · 2 h 00 min · Episode 24

    Monique from Before You Play joins Candice to discuss some of their favorite board games that are 15+ years old. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:55 Gen Con Recap • 00:08:14 Fresh Plays • 00:08:30 Oranienburger…

  34. Episode 23: Gen Con '23 Releases We're Most Excited to Play, with Rob Oren

    · 1 h 51 min · Episode 23

    Rob Oren from Rob’s Tabletop World joins Candice to discuss Gen Con '23 releases they're most excited to play. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:06:21 Fresh Plays • 00:06:35 Awakening The Bear (Third Edition) • 00:13:19…

  35. Episode 22: Card-driven Games We Love, with Uli Blennemann

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 22

    Spielworxx owner Uli Blennemann joins Candice to discuss their favorite card-driven games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:04:04 PGC Con (trick-taking game convention) • 00:06:17 Robotrick • 00:07:42 Trick-taking in…

  36. Episode 21: Why 18xx Might Be Your Next Obsession, with Ben Mandelker

    · 2 h 14 min · Episode 21

    Ben Mandelker from the Game Brain podcast joins Candice to geek out about the 18xx genre of railroad-themed stock market and tile-laying board games, in addition to sharing their initial impressions of 1880: China…

  37. Episode 20: Board Games That Use Dice in Clever Ways, with Paul Grogan

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 20

    Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules! joins Candice to discuss board games that use dice in clever ways. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:28 BGG Podcast Update • 00:04:55 Fresh Plays • 00:05:08 Princes of Florence •…

  38. Episode 19: Great Games for Introducing People to the Hobby, with Erica Bouyouris

    · 1 h 42 min · Episode 19

    Game designer Erica Bouyouris joins Candice to discuss great board games for introducing people to the hobby. Erica also shares some excellent thoughts on how to ease new players in so they keep coming back. •…

  39. Episode 18: Board Games with Iconic Box Cover Art, with Isaac Vega

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 18

    Isaac Vega (game designer and CEO/Owner of Rose Gauntlet Entertainment) joins Candice to discuss board games with iconic box cover art. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:11 Fresh Plays • 00:03:25 Brindlewood Bay •…

  40. Episode 17: Area Majority Games We Love, with Beneeta Kaur

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 17

    Board game Twitch streamer Beneeta Kaur joins Candice to discuss their favorite area majority games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:38 Fresh Plays • 00:02:51 Fast Sloths • 00:05:14 Bug Council of Backyardia •…

  41. Episode 16: Extended Fresh Plays + The Quad, with Stephen Buonocore

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 16

    The Podfather of Gaming and retired founder, owner, and President of Stronghold Games, Stephen Buonocore joins Candice to discuss "The Quad" and the most memorable games they played recently at a private gaming event.…

  42. Episode 15: Quirky Trick-taking Games That Excite Us, with Jonathan Cox

    · 2 h 13 min · Episode 15

    Jonathan Cox from the JonGetsGames YouTube channel joins Candice to discuss some of the most interesting trick-taking games they've played and enjoy. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:06:25 Fresh Plays • 00:06:28…

  43. Episode 14: Cooperative Games We Love, with Nikki Pontius

    · 1 h 35 min · Episode 14

    Nikki Pontius joins Candice to discuss cooperative board games, some of their favorites, and some they'd love to play. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:16 Texas Pinball Festival • 00:06:13 Fresh Plays • 00:06:28…

  44. Episode 12: The Joys of Solo Gaming, with Liz Davidson

    · 1 h 46 min · Episode 12

    Liz Davidson from Beyond Solitaire joins Candice to discuss the joys of solo gaming and share some of their favorite lunch break, puzzly, story-driven, historical, and play-all-day board games to play solo. • 00:00:00…

  45. Episode 11: Votes for Women, with Mandi Hutchinson

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 11

    Mandi Hutchinson from Salt and Sass Games joins Candice to discuss Votes for Women, a new card-driven board game about the American women's suffrage movement from 1848-1920, from Tory Brown and Fort Circle Games. •…

  46. Episode 10: Board Games with Elevating Art, with Mike Murphy

    · 1 h 29 min · Episode 10

    Mike Murphy from The Brothers Murph joins Candice to discuss board games with elevating art. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:02:18 My Flesh and Blood ProQuest Experience (or Whooping) • 00:07:09 Fresh Plays • 00:07:26…

  47. Episode 9: Quick-playing 2-Player Games We Love, with Lincoln Damerst

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 9

    BGG Director of Media Lincoln Damerst joins Candice to discuss their favorite 2-player games that can be played in an hour or less. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:00 New BGG Show Episode • 00:02:35 GameNight! Date…

  48. Episode 8: 2023 Releases on Our Radars, with GameFreakGeek Monique

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 8

    Content Creator GameFreakGeek Monique joins Candice to discuss upcoming 2023 releases they're excited to play. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:03:58 Fresh Plays • 00:04:14 Juicy Fruits • 00:06:43 Flamecraft • 00:13:20…

  49. Episode 7: Board Game Hidden Gems, with Cole Wehrle

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 7

    Game designer Cole Wehrle joins Candice to discuss their top 5 favorite board game hidden gems. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:09 Arcs at Pax Unplugged • 00:04:28 Fresh Plays • 00:04:42 Almoravid • 00:10:46…

  50. Episode 6: Deck-building Games We Love, with Corey Thompson

    · 1 h 34 min · Episode 6

    Corey Thompson from Dice Tower News joins Candice to discuss deck-building and their top 5 favorite deck-building games. • 00:00:00 Introduction • 00:01:42 Dice Tower Dish • 00:05:18 Fresh Plays • 00:05:49 Atiwa •…

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