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OBG Out of this World 2: Fairy Tale The second episode of Out of this World, where Giles and James talk about Fantasy Games.
In this episode we discuss recently read Fantasy novels and take a close look at the card game Fairy Tale, by Satoshi Nakamura.
Don't forget that you can have this podcast magically transported into the imp-run music artifact of your choice at the great burning eye-tunes... and you can donate a few coppers to support the show at www.onboardgames.net
Web Site: http://onboardgames.net/ RSS Feed: http://on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 036: Two Years and CountingHappy Anniversary
Donald, Erik, and Scott discuss the first two years of On Board Games, and Giles chimes in as well.
Web Site: http://onboardgames.net/ RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgames.net@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 035: The Economy vs. the Board Game IndustryRound TableDonald Scott and Erik discuss what impact the economy will really have on the board game industry.Giles gives his tuppence on the economy as well. ReviewsWar for EdaĆh reviewed by ErikToboggans of Doom reviewed by DonaldWeb Site: http://onboardgames.net/RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rssEmail us: onboardgames.net@gmail.com Discuss in our guild: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/388697Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG Out of this World 1: CastleThe first episode of Out of this World, where Giles and James talk about Fantasy Games. In this episode we introduce James to On Board Games, discuss our favourite Fantasy novels and authors, and finally review the game Castle, by Bruno Faidutti and Serge Laget. Don't forget that you can have this podcast magically transported into the imp-run music artifact of your choice at the great burning eye-tunes... and you can donate a few coppers to support the show at www.onboardgames.ne ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 34: Bait GamesRound TableDonald Scott and Erik discuss bait gamesGiles talks about games he played at the Australian Games Expo 2009 Moto Grand Prix, Snow tails, RattleSnake, Army of Frogs Bart shares his success with Avid GamersReviews
Lascaux reviewed by Donald and ConnieRed November reviewed by ErikTier auf Tier and Zitternix reviewed by Giles and KylieListen at: Web Site: http://onboardgames.net/RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rssEmail us: onboardgames.net@gmail.com Discuss Episode: h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 33: Pimp Your GamesDonald Scott and Erik talk about pimping out your game
Giles throws in his thoughts on the matter
Wasabi reviewed by ErikBackseat Drawing reviewed by Donald, Scott, and crewStart Player reviewed by ErikShadows Over Camelot: Merlin's Company reviewed by Donald, Scott, and crew
Outro* Send questions, comments, or snide remarks, to onboardgames.net@gmail.com in the form of emails or mp3 files* On Board Games is covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | All Alone Episode 2In this episode, Erik looks at games with both regular and solitaire rules. How does that affect solitaire play?He then reviews Return of the Heroes, Pandemic, Agricola (briefly), and Middle Earth: The Wizards.Enjoy.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 32: Gaming with Large GroupsDonald Scott and Erik talk about games with large groups
Giles & Donald talk about games with large groups
Werewolves of Miller's Hollow, New Moon, Ultimate Werewolf, Possession, Do You Worship Cthulhu?, reviewed by Giles and DonaldBattlestar Galactica reviewed by ErikRorschach reviewed by Donald
Outro* Send questions, comments, or snide remarks, to onboardgames.net@gmail.com in the form of emails or mp3 files* On Board Games is covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommerc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 31: Take That!Music Contest Part 2 extensionRound TableErik, Scott, and Donald talk about Take That! gamesReviewsA Touch of Evil Supernatural Game from Flying Frog Productions reviewed by ErikTaluva from Rio Grande Games Reviewed by GilesTorches & Pitchforks from Green Ronin group reviewDominion from Rio Grande Games group reviewOutro * Send questions, comments, or snide remarks, to onboardgames.net@gmail.com in the form of emails or mp3 files
* On Board Games is covered under the Creative Commons ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | All Alone Episode 1The first episode of All Alone where Erik talks about solitaire gaming.In it he discusses the three types of solitaire games and then reviews Zombie in my Pocket.Enjoy.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 30: Start Your EnginesOBG 30: Start Your EnginesDonations! http://onboardgames.netRound TableScott and Erik discuss racing gamesGames in EducationGiles talks about using punchboardsReviewsDon, Scott, and a host of others review Cockroach PokerErik reviews RoborallyOutroSend questions, comments, or snide remarks, to onboardgames.net@gmail.com in the form of emails or mp3 filesJoin us for further discussions, musings and occasional rants on our forums at the Guild on BGG: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/325On B ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 29: Store in a Cool Dry PlaceOBG29: Store in a Cool Dry PlaceDonations! http://onboardgames.netRound TableDonald, Scott,and Erik discuss the different ways to store your game collection and the game components. We also learn that Don has issues.Tuckbox generators on the Web:http://www.cpforbes.net/tuckbox/tuckbox.cgihttp://tuckbox.gameupdates.com/http://www.comfused.be/flex/tuckboxmaker/v3.swf Games in EducationGiles talks about his lunchtime gaming programReviewsDon, Scott, and a host of others review Bacchus' Banquet ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG Pirate 3: CaribbeanThe Dread Pirate Walsfeo takes over the On Board Games feed for a special Talk Like a Pirate Day episode. Review Caribbean published by Rio Grande Game's
SpecialThis year's TLAPD is Friday September 19th. Ifn' you
don't know about Talk Like a Pirate Day, get over to
http://talklikeapirateday.com
MusicMusic provided by the Pyrates Royale from their album Blackjack* You Fair Spanish Ladies * Being A Piratehttp://pyrates.comDon't
forget you can subscribe to this podcast on Aarrr Tunes... ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 28: Small Game CompaniesDonations! http://onboardgames.net/ Music Contest part 2 North Star Games and Days of Wonder Sign Worldwide Licensing Deal Wits
& Wagers Goes to Europe!
Round TableDonald Scott and Erik talk about the place of small game companies in the hobby, and discuss review copies of the games.
Interviews
Craig Ichabod O'Brien Designer of Megamaniology.
David Crockett Designer of Beyond Chess http://www.gobeyondchess.com/
Outro
Send questions, comments, or snide remarks, to onboardgame ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG Pirate 2: LOOTLoot from Gamewright Games reviewed by Donald DennisWalk the Plank review correctionhttp://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/311979http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/313724Music provided by Marc GunnDrop of Nelson's Blood & Irish Roverhttp://marcgunn.com/http://thebards.net/http://www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com/http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com/Web Site: http://onboardgames.net/RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rssEmail us: onboardgames.net@gmail.comGuild Discussion: http://www.boa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG: 27 Monopoly and MoreMusic Contest ResultsThanks to Out of the Box Publishing, Gorilla Games, Pat, Johan, Dave, Dan, Christopher Donald's review theme is Clockwork 3 Scott's review theme is Chris SuburbanErik's review theme is Chris CheeseBen's review theme is Chris's BabyGiles's review theme is Dan's Durak60 1,Game review themes are Pat 3 or Chris's AtlantisRound Table
Donald Scott and Erik revisit classic American board games from their youth.
Scrabble Lawsuithttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 26: Teaching GamesMail bag and train game episode feedback.Hobby Games: The 100 Best homework and call in request
Round TableTeaching games Scott, Erik, & Donald
Correspondent Segments
Giles on the Boardgames Australia Awards.
Reviews
Adventurer: Card Game reviewed from Shadowcircle Press by Scott & Donald
Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game from Flying Frog Productions reviewed by Erik10 Days in Asia from Out of the Box reviewed by Giles & Donald
Outro
Send questions ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 25: Alex Yaeger InterviewGiles interviews Alex Yaeger of Mayfair Games. Also posted at http://gamesforeducators.com/Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG Music Contest Episode 1Contest Episode where I share the contest entries. Visit the BGG guild to chat about them!
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/article/2417437Submissions by Pat
Johan - 30ought6 on BGGDave - clockwirk on BGGDan - Durak60 on BGGChristopher Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 24: International Gamers AwardsSpecial Interview
Game Awards Scott, Donald and guest Greg Schlosserhttp://www.internationalgamersawards.net/
Correspondent SegmentsGames in Education - Giles discusses talks about the Games for Educators site. http://www.gamesforeducators.com/
Preview
Ghost Stories Preview from Repos Productions previewed by Donald & Scott
Reviews Dungeonquest & Dungeonquest Catacombs, from Games Workshop reviewed by Scott Imperial from Rio Grande Games reviewed by Erik
Right ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 23: Train GamesChit ChatErik http://www.balanceinallthings.org/ Scott's blatant plug - Tulipmania.http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/Contest announcement - the Music for the show.Round TableTrain games Scott, Erik, & Donald discuss the wide variety of train gamesCorrespondent SegmentsGames in Education - Giles interviews Tom Vasel about games in schools.A Guide to the Geek - Ben covers the GEEKLIST feature on Board Game Geek.Reviews
Stone Age reviewed by ScottCovert Action reviewed by ErikPandemic r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG Pirate 1New segment introductionWalk the Plank review by Donald Dennishttp://greenronin.com/Happy Jackās Undrinkable Ale, by the Poxy Boggardshttp://www.poxyboggards.com/Web Site: http://onboardgames.net/
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Email us: onboardgames.net@gmail.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 22: Print and Play GamesContest Announcement/refresher - the Music for the show.OBG Mail BagLinks for Chris about getting someone to play your gamesGetting Your Game Collection into Play http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=226530Gateway Games: The First Hit is Free http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=248032Round TablePrint and Play Games Scott, Erik, & DonaldNo links provided for making your own board tutorial. Sorry. I blame Erik.For more info on print and play games, check out the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Emergency Delay of PodcastIāve been very busy dealing with a family emergency, so the episode that was supposed to drop today will be delayed for up to a week. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 21: Interview EpisodeAs an April Fools special we are ignoring our established format and
sharing a couple interviews from my trip to Prez Con this spring. We have two interviews, one with designer Andrew Parks and one with Pete Fenlon the CEO of Mayfair Games.Episode ContentA short blurb about the contest.Andrew and I talk about
His history in the gaming industry
How to approach a publisher and get a game seriously considered
Eurogamer or Amerigamer?
Game events
Andrew Parks Games Mentioned
Parthe ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 20: Player Scale-abilityScott's blatant plug - Tulipmania Contest announcement - Contest to create music for the showRound TablePlayer scale-ability Scott, Erik, & DonaldErik's traitorous work for the Print and Play podcastScott's Game Lab work Donald talks about boardgamepodcasts.com
Correspondent Segments
Games in Education - Giles reveals game uses at school.
A Guide to the Geek - Ben covers the advanced search feature on Board Game Geek.
Reviews
Realpoliti ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 19 080302 The Dirty DozenAlert! This episode is produced in a factory that also processes RA!
Round TableThe twelve lowest ranked games on BGG discussed, Donald, Erik, & Scott Correspondent Segments
Games in Education - Giles discusses the ways he has used games in schools.
A Guide to the Geek - Ben covers the user Ranking system on Board Game Geek
InterviewDonald interviews Steve LeShay of Sherco GamesReviews
Kingsburg from Mario Truant Verlag, Edge Entertainment, U ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 018 080216 The Culture of Game ConsumptionWe're excited to have over 200 guild members and 15 BGG users who own the On Board Games microbadge!
Join the On Board Games Guild - a big thanks goes out to all those fans of On Board Games
who have contributed their ideas, opinions and thoughts in the guild,
it's been great to read your responses to our roundtable discussions,
and to hear your thoughts on the show.
Prezcon announcementRound TableThe Culture of Game Consumption Scott, Erik, & DonaldWandering Geek OBG PromoCorrespo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 17: The Big EventIn
this episode the guys discuss different types of gaming events. We
offer a plethora of Stoplight game reviews. And friends of the
podcast, Caradoc and Blott chime in as well. Warning! This episode
may contain RA!Another "Donald is going to PrezCon" announcement. Round TableEvent Round Table
Erik, Scott, and Donald discuss industry only shows, trade to consumer shows, and fan oriented shows.BGG ConChitagGAMA
Australian Big Event segment by Caradoc Reviews ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 016: 080117 Down Time and Delay of GameWeb Site: http://onboardgames.net/
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On Board Games MicroBadge
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On Board Games Round Table
Don, Erik, and Scott discuss games with long down time and players who cause
a delay of game. Suggestions are given on how to pass the time, or get the
game moving.
Stoplight Reviews
Rattlesnake (Fantasy Flight Games) revi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 015: 071230 Party OnOn Board Games Round TableDon, Erik, and Scott discuss party games.
OBG Special SectionDon interviews North Star Games
Stoplight ReviewsCineplexity (Out of the Box Publishing) reviewed by DonSnorta (Out of the Box Publishing) reviewed by Ben Lott
And Scott's Drunken Rampage!Discuss this episode in our guild, on Board Game Geek
Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 013: 071202 The Price of GamesWeb Site: http://onboardgames.net/RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rssEmail us: onboardgames.net@gmail.comOn Board Games Guild
at Board Game Geek On Board Games MicroBadge
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On Board Games Round Table
Don, Erik, and Scott discuss manufacturer setting a maximum retail discount
on their board games.
Stoplight Reviews
Agricola (Z-Man
Games / Lookout Games)and reviewed
by Scott
Pick & Pack (Z-Man
Games) reviewed by Erik
Di ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 012: 071029 Role-Playing Board GamesWeb Site: http://onboardgames.net/ RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgames.net@gmail.com On Board Games Guild
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Letters
Scott gives an impromptu Quelf review
One fan of the show asks about Scott's weird games.
Donald is mocked due to the episode's likely delay and fading relevance
to Essen
Return of Return of the Heroes
On Board Games Round Table
Don, Erik, and Scott dis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 011: 070923 Not Your Father's Board Games
OBG 011: Not Your Father's Board Games
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On Board Games Round Table
Erik, & Donald discuss playing games with children
Stoplight Reviews
Print and Play Podcast By
FNH1 reviewed by Donald
Star Wars: The Queen's Gambit
from Avalon Hill
reviewed by ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 010: 070907 Social by RequestOn Board Games Episode 10: Social by Request
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On Board Games Round Table
Scott, Erik, & Donald discuss games that promote social interaction
Stoplight Review
Advanced Squad Leader Starter
Sets from Multi Man Publishing
reviewed by Erik
Airlines &am ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 009 070821 Gateway Games: The First Hit is FreeWeb Site: http://onboardgames.net/
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On Board Games Round Table
Scott, Erik, & Donald discuss the care and feeding of new gamers
Board Game Podcast Award for Best Gateway Game
The guys
Give a summary of nominees
Announce winner
Discuss why winner is a great gateway game
Stoplight Review
Penguin f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 008 070806 We Rule!Web Site: http://onboardgames.net/
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Erik & Donald rant about poorly designed rules books.
Discuss games with poorly assembled rules and various formats
By the numbers
Starter rules
Multiple Books
Publisher rules supplemental explanation
Sup ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG7: It's Just a GimmickThe On Board Games Roundtable
Some games contain a gimmick. Do these gimmicks make the game better, worse, or neither?
Don, Erik, and Scott discuss these types of games; what works and what doesn't.
Sideboard Discussion
Scott went to Origins and he and Erik discuss it and large conventions in general
Stoplight Reviews
Erik reviews the Z-man Games' B-Movie card games
Scott reviews Coliseum
I'd like to thank Don and Scott for being on the podcast and Philip Jacques for the music this episode. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 006: EndgameWeb Site: http://onboardgames.net/
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The On Board Games Round Table
Not all games are worth the time it takes to play them, at least not to
all people.
Scott, Erik, and Donald discuss the differences between victory conditions
and victory points.
Stoplight Reviews
Erik reviews Cash and Guns
Donald reviews Jolly Roger
Scott and Donald have an in depth discussion about Quest for the Dra ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 005 - Getting Your Game Collection into PlayOBG 005 - Getting Your Game Collection into Play
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News - Wiz' War
Wiz Kids vs. Wizards
of the Coast (Topps vs. Hasbro)
Round Table
Michael asks about getting your gamer group to play your games
Great Space Race
Betrayal
at the House on the Hill
ZOMBIES!!!
Donald and Erik propose hosting, and theme nights with a mention of seasonal
gaming
Stoplight Revie ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 004: Building a Game GroupOBG season 1 Episode4: Building a Game Group
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Round Table on Starting a Game Group
Finding people, finding space, publicity, game choices.
Resources:
Boardgamegeek.com
Warhorn.net
meetup.com
Yahoo Groups
Eric has a Moment
About Dice
Reviews
Twilight Struggle
Alibi
Discuss this episode HERE
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OBG Roundtable
Donald, Scott, and Erik discuss board game reviews and ratings.
Why Board Games with Scott is not a review
Knucklebones Review policy
BGG forum thread on ratings http://www.boardgamegeek.com/article/1386022#1386022
Reviews should take the audience into account
Families playing games vs. B ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 002: 070331 Expanding Game PlayOBG season 1 Episode 2: Expanding Game Play
On this episode of On Board Games
Donald, Scott, and Erik discuss the benefits and purposes of expansions
on the board game round table.
In Red, Yellow, Green, Scott reviews War On Terror.
In the Industry sideboard Erik and Donald discuss creating prototypes and
pitching games to publishers.
Round Table
Erik has a review copy of Formidable
Foes to review for Knuckle Bones.
(He and Scott like to be the dumbest player ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 1: Don't Quit NowOn Board Games Episode 1 Show Notes
Recently, Erik played Heroscape, Bootleggers,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Nexus Ops
Scott and Don played, Hammer of the Scots, War on Terror, and Alles Fucht
Turns out, Scott isn't a complete
jerk
The roundtable talks about quitting
a game in progress
Erik is too nice to bail
out
Scott proposes to the table if no one is having fun, one player is really doing
well and no one else is having fun, if you screw up the rules so badly you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | OBG 0: Meet the MakersShow notes for Episode 0
Scott enjoys:
The Dicetower podcast
The Boardgames to Go podcast
Scott and Erik used to hang out at the Imagination
Network
Scott used to look forward to the
Games 100 each year
Scott has been to Essen
He acts silly in
his basement
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Louping Louie
Deflexion renamed to Khet
which we think was not a positive change
We all have fond memories of Talisman
Chaos Marauders
Dungeon Quest
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