In this episode, Scott Bogen and Keith Matejka discuss the health benefits of playing board games, plus Agamemnon by Osprey is reviewed. A racoon may be in the wheel well, and many board games are mentioned or discussed, including Tokaido,… Read More ›
Episodes
A Board Game Podcast and Gen Con 2016
In this episode, Scott Bogen is joined by Keith Matejka as co-host. Scott and Keith discuss their GenCon experience, including the hotel lottery, an encounter with legendary designer Martin Wallace, Indie Game Alliance, Flick em’ Up, Catacombs, Vast and Terraforming… Read More ›
Flag Dash and Kirk Dennison
In episode 25, new board game designer Kirk Dennison talks about the design of Flag Dash currently funding on Kickstarter. He tells us how Robo Rally inspired some of his design choices, as well as how he solved the “I… Read More ›
Roll Player and Keith Matejka
In episode 24, Scott Bogen talks to game designer Keith Matejka about his latest design, Roll Player, where players compete to create the greatest fantasy adventurer. Keith also talks about his love for Fallout, as well as a chance encounter… Read More ›
Review of A Study In Emerald
Imagine a time when the Great Old Ones are already here. The leaders of the world are beholden and complicit in the enslavement of humanity. Some of these leaders are monsters. In Berlin, “The Burrower Beneath” reigns supreme. In Rome,… Read More ›
Lie Like a Champ — Board Games and Deception
Battlestar Galactica, Sheriff of Nottingham, Dark Moon, The Resistance, Werewolf, Coup, A Game of Thrones, A Study in Emerald and Dead of Winter all strike a beautiful twisted chord in my brain. It’s that irresistible urge to role play a… Read More ›
A Review of Tales of the Arabian Nights Board Game — It’s Just Like the Corn Palace!
If you’re not familiar with Tales of the Arabian Nights boardgame by Z-Man Games, it is best described as a random, story-driven activity. I know that’s a bit harsh, but I have to be truthful with you, dear gamers. My… Read More ›