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Episode 259 - Taiwan & Ketchup
Episode 258 - Interview with Heather Newton
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss Escape Comics: The Alien Ship. Then Ambie interviews Heather Newton, the lead organizer of <a href=https://protospiel.online/>Protospiel Online</a>, and we learn a bunch about Protospiel and Protospiel Online!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:44-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360129/escape-comics-the-alien-ship>Escape Comics: The Alien Ship</a><br> 6:34-Interview with Heather Newton<br> 44:55-Outro<br> 45:59-Bloopers<br> </p> <p>See a list of all upcoming Protospiels at http://protospiel.events/<br> Join the Break My Game Discord https://protospiel.online/joinbmg<br> Join the Protospiel Online Discord https://protospiel.online/community<br> <br> Sign up for Protospiel Online badge sales announcements at https://protospiel.online/future-dates/<br> Join the Protospiel Online Community Newsletter for news about people and projects from around the Protospiel network https://hello.protospiel.online/<br> <br> Follow Protospiel Online on social media for Minigame Monday puzzles:<br> Twitch: https://twitch.tv/protospielo<br> Bluesky: <a href=https://bsky.app/profile/protospielo.bsky.social>@protospielo.bsky.social</a><br> Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@protospielo<br> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@protospielo<br> Instagram: <a href=https://www.instagram.com/protospielo/>@protospielo</a><br> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/protospielo<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ2026" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/434</p>
Episode 257 - Dice Tower West Recap
<p>Ambie talks about the time she had at Dice Tower West - all the games she played, some other convention events she did, and other things in Vegas. She's also joined by her kids for part of the show.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:32-DTW Recap<br> 16:01-Kids’ Las Vegas Trip<br> 22:40-The Rest of Ambie’s Las Vegas Trip<br> 28:33-Outro<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ2026" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/433</p>
Episode 256 - A Walk Down Gamery Lane
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cozy Stickerville, Unlock! Short Adventures, and Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur's Gate. Then we talk about some of our good memories from our childhood and what games we played then.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:45-Announcements<br> 1:49-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/456440/cozy-stickerville>Cozy Stickerville</a><br> 7:28-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamefamily/106786/series-unlock-short-adventures-space-cowboy>Unlock!: Short Adventures</a><br> 9:32-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428619/dungeons-and-dragons-builders-of-baldurs-gate>Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate</a><br> 14:35-Childhood Gaming<br> 28:10-Outro<br> 29:14-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ2026" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/432</p>
Episode 255 - Our Board Game Go Bags
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Trajan, The Gang, and Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated. Then we talk about what we would put in our board game go bags (if we had them) to take to gatherings that aren't necessarily about board games.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:39-Announcements<br> 2:10-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/102680/trajan>Trajan</a><br> 10:38-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411567/the-gang>The Gang</a><br> 18:42-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266507/clank-legacy-acquisitions-incorporated>Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated</a><br> 20:08-BG Go Bags<br> 28:58-Outro<br> 30:02-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ2026" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/431</p>
Episode 254 - The Perfect Player Color
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon and Applejack. Then we talk about different player colors in board games, including what color we like playing in games and why.<br> Check out our new <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/products/86764561-valentines-meeples-heart-t-shirt>Valentine's shirt design</a>!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:46-Announcements<br> 1:43-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429845/jisogi-anime-studio-tycoon>Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon</a><br> 12:20-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367662/applejack>Applejack</a><br> 22:06-Player Colors<br> 33:58-Outro<br> 35:02-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ2026" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/430</p>
Episode 253 - Yes Games
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including CoraQuest and Hot Streak. Then we talk about games we'll always say yes to if someone wants to play it!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:39-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318546/coraquest>CoraQuest</a><br> 10:46-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak>Hot Streak</a><br> 16:57-Can’t Say No<br> 28:39-Outro<br> 29:34-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/429</p>
Episode 252 - Our Holiday Recap
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cozy Stickerville and Sunderfolk. Then since it's our first episode after our holiday break, we talk about what we did during the holidays - games, puzzles, escape rooms, and advent calendars!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:41-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/456440/cozy-stickerville>Cozy Stickerville</a><br> 7:44-<a href=https://www.dreamhaven.com/games/sunderfolk>Sunderfolk</a><br> 15:58-Holiday Gaming<br> 33:51-Outro<br> 34:46-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/428</p>
Episode 251 - Silly Ghost Busters
<p>In another annual bonus episode, Kevin and Roy take over the show and talk about some games they've played (recently and not recently), Silly Shenanigans, Ghost Stories, and Bomb Busters (Kevin's version). You can watch the <a href=https://youtu.be/lQ8Q-fRfRNQ>video version of the podcast on YouTube</a>.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:40-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/183400/silly-shenanigans>Silly Shenanigans</a><br> 3:30-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37046/ghost-stories>Ghost Stories</a><br> 5:09-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413246/bomb-busters>Bomb Busters</a><br> 7:06-Outro<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/427</p>
Episode 250 - Q&A Celebration
<p>Ambie and Crystal have a special Q&A episode to celebrate the 250th episode of Board Game Blitz!.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:35-Q&A<br> 03:52-What 3-5 episodes from the first 250 are the most memorable to you?<br> 06:49-What is the coolest thing you've gotten to do as a result of doing the podcast?<br> 11:51-What game(s) has your opinion of changed the most? Was it overplay, opponents, otherwise, that prompted the change?<br> 15:10-Best movie of the last 10 years?<br> 18:13-Favourite/least favourite board game themes.<br> 20:41-How has the tech side of making podcasts changed for you from your first episodes to now?<br> 26:02-If you could pick one under-appreciated or lesser known board game that you would want people to know about, what would it be?<br> 27:14-Who would your dream guest be for the show?<br> 29:25-What question do you wish you got asked during these AMAs?<br> 30:12-What has been the most surprising thing that has happened in the last 250 episodes?<br> 32:17-How many games could you teach without the rule book?<br> 34:37-What’s been your most gifted game (as in: what game do you gift to others the most)?<br> 35:58-What milestones have gone by for you in the last 10 years?<br> 41:21-Outro<br> 42:25-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/426</p>
Episode 249 - Interview with Blaž Urban Gracar
<p>Ambie and Crystal interview <a href=https://www.blazgracar.com/>Blaž Urban Gracar</a>, the designer of All is Bomb, LOK, Abdec, LOK Digital, Workworkwork, and Herd! Check out all his games on his website <a href=https://www.blazgracar.com/letibus>Letibus Design</a>. Herd figurines designed by <a href=https://vojta.karen.plus/>Vojta Karen</a>.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:36-Interview with Blaž<br> 31:08-Outro<br> 32:03-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/425</p>
Episode 248 - All You Need is Love
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Spirits of the Wild: Awakening and Numberwang. Then, in honor of Crystal's upcoming wedding, we talk about board games that are about love, and we play some questions of The Couples Game!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:41-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447575/spirits-of-the-wild-awakening>Spirits of the Wild: Awakening</a><br> 8:34-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438840/numberwang>Numberwang</a><br> 16:56-Love Games<br> 31:40-Outro<br> 32:44-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/424</p>
Episode 247 - Oh Oh It's Magic
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Yggdrasil and Dreadful Meadows. Then, since it's still almost Halloween, we talk about games that have magic in them, whether it's fantasy magic or real magicians!<br> Check out <a href=https://www.tabletoplivenetwork.com/>TabletopLiveNetwork.com</a> for more info on TLN, and catch Ambie's stream at <a href=https://www.twitch.tv/ambierona>twitch.tv/ambierona</a>!</p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:38-Announcements<br> 1:22-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/71671/yggdrasil>Yggdrasil</a><br> 7:09-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350064/dreadful-meadows>Dreadful Meadows</a><br> 12:14-Magical Games<br> 25:07-Outro<br> 26:03-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/423</p>
Episode 246 - Spooky Stuff
<p>Ambie, Crystal, and special guests Kevin and Roy discuss a couple games they played recently, including Yogi, Mr Postmouse's Picnic, and Twinkle Twinkle (plus the How I Wonder expansion and Extraterrestrials mini-expansion). Then, since it's almost Halloween, we talk about scary monsters, movies, and board games!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 1:06-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425763/yogi-second-edition>Yogi</a><br> 4:08-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453170/mr-postmouses-picnic>Mr Postmouse’s Picnic</a><br> 6:59-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408280/twinkle-twinkle>Twinkle Twinkle</a><br> 12:41-Spooky Stuff<br> 22:55-Outro<br> 24:16-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/422</p>
Episode 245 - Cozy Games
<p>Ambie, Crystal, and special guest Amanda Panda discuss a couple games they played recently (which all happen to be from AllPlay), including Slambo!, Llama Llama, Tearable Quest, Alibis, and Waddle. Then, we talk about relaxing or cozy games that we like and what can make a game relaxing (or the opposite of relaxing).<br> Check out <a href=https://lnk.bio/Panda8ngel>Amanda on all her links</a>!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:45-Recent Games<br> 1:45-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo>Slambo!</a><br> 4:15-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444547/llama-llama>Llama Llama</a><br> 8:24-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444551/tearable-quest>Tearable Quest</a><br> 12:28-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435423/alibis>Alibis</a><br> 18:15-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435360/waddle>Waddle</a><br> 20:23-Cozy Games<br> 32:50-Outro<br> 33:54-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/420</p>
Episode 244 - Deduction: Social or Nah?
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Terrorscape 2 and the app for My City. Then, we talk about deduction games and social deduction games, and what makes a game social deduction. <i>Note: I mistakenly said Terrorscape 2 is on Kickstarter but it's actually on Gamefound.</i><br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:47-Recent Games-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/444058/terrorscape-2>Terrorscape 2</a> (on <a href=https://gamefound.com/en/projects/ice-makes/terrorscape-2>Gamefound</a>)<br> 10:52-<a href=https://spiralburst.com/my-city>My City app</a><br> 16:30-Deduction vs. Social Deduction<br> 29:09-Outro<br> 30:12-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/419</p>
Episode 243 - Name That Game
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Ghost Stories and The Great Evening Banquet. Then, inspired by <a href=https://www.youtube.com/@GameNightPicks>Game Night Picks</a>, Crystal makes Ambie play a trivia game about her board games!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:42-Recent Games-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37046/ghost-stories>Ghost Stories</a><br> 6:42-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445552/the-great-evening-banquet>The Great Evening Banquet</a><br> 11:13-Game Show<br> 15:12-Number 1<br> 15:59-Number 2<br> 17:32-Number 3<br> 18:25-Number 4<br> 19:25-Number 5<br> 20:05-Number 6<br> 20:52-Number 7<br> 22:28-Number 8<br> 24:14-Number 9<br> 24:55-Number 10<br> 26:30-Number 11<br> 27:42-Number 12<br> 29:29-Outro<br> 30:33-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/418</p>
Episode 242 - Bringing Games to Life
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Concealed, MicroMacro: Downtown Detective (mobile app), and Draw Along with Dave (web app). Then, we talk about a few games where the themes are something we'd like to do in real life.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:46-Recent Games-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/449096/concealed>Concealed</a> (<a href=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mowlgames/concealed-a-solitaire-print-and-play-game>Kickstarter</a>) (<a href=https://mowl-games.itch.io/concealed>free PnP on itch.io</a>)<br> 5:54-<a href=https://www.micromacro-mobile.com/index.html>MicroMacro: Downtown Detective</a><br> 11:56-<a href=https://game.city/shop/draw-along-with-dave>Draw Along with Dave</a><br> 15:56-Game Themes IRL<br> 28:22-Outro<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/417</p>
Episode 241 - Does Size Matter?
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Mystery Puzzle: The Lost Fire, First Contact, and Gibberish. Then, we talk about the size of our game collection, how it has evolved over our time in the hobby, and what we think the ideal collection size would be.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:42-Announcements<br> 2:03-Recent Games-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419338/puzzle-x-crime-kids-the-lost-fire>Mystery Puzzle: The Lost Fire</a><br> 5:26-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/258309/first-contact>First Contact</a><br> 9:46-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380109/esuperaizeshiyon-gibberers-the-word-game-of-langua>Gibberers: The Word Game of Language Invention and Civilization Development</a><br> 16:30-Collection Size<br> 31:04-Outro<br> 32:08-Bloopers<br> </p> <p>Charities mentioned:<br> <a href=https://translifeline.org/>Trans Lifeline</a><br> <a href=https://gate.ngo/>Global Action for Trans Equity (GATE)</a><br> <a href=https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/>Mermaids</a><br> <a href=https://www.gires.org.uk/>Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)</a> (Donate <a href=https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires>here</a>)<br> <a href=https://transactual.org.uk/>TransActual</a> (Donate <a href=https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/support-transactual>here</a>)<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/416</p>
Episode 240 - The End of Games
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Codenames (the new version), Little Alchemists, and Look at the Stars. Then, we talk about games where players can choose whether or not to trigger the end game, and what we like or don't like about them.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:44-Recent Games-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames>Codenames</a><br> 3:46-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418812/little-alchemists>Little Alchemists</a><br> 7:19-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/365453/look-at-the-stars>Look at the Stars</a><br> 30:25-Outro<br> 31:20-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/415</p>
Episode 239 - Midyear Board Game Tag
<p>Ambie and Crystal got tagged by <a href=https://www.youtube.com/@rolling.reggie>RollingReggie</a> in his 3rd annual <a href=https://youtu.be/WcamylY2U-E?si=m1pIhR8Nywfpo7J->Midyear Board Game Tag</a>, so we take the whole podcast episode to answer his questions about how the first half of 2025 is going so far in our board gaming!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:34-Midyear Board Game Tag<br> 02:02-1. What is your favorite game so far this year?<br> 04:32-2. What is your most played game?<br><br> 05:44-3. What was your biggest surprise?<br> 08:09-4. What game's production/art has impressed you the most?<br> 10:07-5. What has been your most reliable introductory board game?<br> 16:09-6. What game do you want to get off of your Shelf of Shame in the second half of the year?<br> 18:28-7. Which game from 10+ years ago did you discover this year?<br> 20:28-8. Which anticipated releases are you most excited about for the second half of the year?<br> 25:50-Bonus. What's your personal favorite video (podcast) that you’ve posted to your channel?<br> 27:24-Outro<br> 28:19-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/414</p>
Episode 238 - Top of the Top
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Rescuing Robin Hood, Tiwanaku, and Holiday Hijinks: The Independence Incident. Then, we talk about our top 5 games that we've played that are currently in the top 100 ranked games on BoardGameGeek.com. Use our <a href=https://poggers.com/products/rescuing-robin-hood-cooperative-fantasy-board-game-for-family-adults-children-1-5-players-ages-10?ref=BGBlitz>affiliate link</a> to get Rescuing Robin Hood (or other things)!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:46-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/313269/rescuing-robin-hood>Rescuing Robin Hood</a><br> 9:22-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267979/tiwanaku>Tiwanaku</a><br> 15:35-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337726/holiday-hijinks-2-the-independence-incident>Holiday Hijinks #2: The Independence Incident</a><br> 16:45-Top 5 of BGG Top 100<br> 28:51-Outro<br> 29:46-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/413</p>
Episode 237 - Time is of the Essence
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Lord of the Rings, Fate of the Fellowship and ONDA. Then, we talk about setup time - how it can make a game harder to get played, and ways to mitigate that time.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:42-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship>The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship</a><br> 9:18-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416952/onda>ONDA</a><br> 15:40-Setup Time<br> 29:25-Outro<br> 30:21-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/412</p>
Episode 236 - KublaCOOL
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sherlock: The Game is Afoot and EXIT: The Game - Family: 2 Escape Adventures. Then, we're joined by special guests Dracula and Elphaba to talk about Ambie and her family's time at their local convention, KublaCon! Also, it's our 9 year anniversary, so yay!<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:48-Announcements<br> 3:04-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421328/sherlock-the-game-is-afoot>Sherlock: The Game is Afoot</a><br> 8:50-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424978/exit-the-game-family-2-escape-adventures>EXIT: The Game - Family: 2 Escape Adventures</a><br> 14:23-KublaCon Recap<br> 25:07-KublaCon Recap (without kids)<br> 30:51-Outro<br> 31:46-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/411</p>
Episode 235 - So Colorful!
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Signal, Here Lies, and Awkward Guests 2. Then, we talk about colors in board games - both as a theme and as a mechanism.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:43-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422008/signal>Signal</a><br> 1:58-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428284/here-lies>Here Lies</a><br> 8:54-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378477/awkward-guests-2-the-berwick-cases>Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases</a><br> 14:13-Colors<br> 29:30-Outro<br> 30:25-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/410</p>
Episode 234 - Wolfgang Warsch
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Signal and Lure. Then, we talk about the board game designer Wolfgang Warsch and the games he's made.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:39-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422008/signal>Signal</a><br> 8:21-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415780/lure>Lure</a><br> 12:41-Wolfgang Warsch<br> 25:31-Outro<br> 26:26-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart. Check out the new <a href=https://greyfoxgames.com/collections/games-under-40>games under $40</a> section!<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/409</p>
Episode 233 - The Cost of Board Games
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Top Tier and Bag of Chips. Then, we talk about how the US tariffs might affect the board game industry (especially for publishers and retailers in the US).<br> <a href=https://www.facebook.com/ami.baio/posts/pfbid02UA2VBCmtybKjTsz8BEqoSdQRrCsVNDcT8ZKJv9cAdq81mb9bEAV71xw7aR3eEm8Ml>Post from Ami Baio of Pink Tiger Games</a><br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:38-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421395/top-tier>Top Tier</a><br> 5:57-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344114/bag-of-chips>Bag of Chips</a><br> 12:35-US Tariffs<br> 22:09-Outro<br> 23:13-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/408</p>
Episode 232 - What Did You Expect?
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Holiday Hijinks #8: The Easter Escapade, The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints, and Café. Then, we talk about expectations we and other gamers have when opening a new game box, how those expectations have changed over the years, and whether they are justified.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:51-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393361/holiday-hijinks-8-the-easter-escapade>Holiday Hijinks #8: The Easter Escapade</a><br> 2:40-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439059/the-case-of-the-curiously-correct-blueprints>The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints</a><br> 7:49-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284936/cafe>Café</a><br> 13:20-Game Expectations<br> 27:30-Outro<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/407</p>
Episode 231 - The 2024 Blitzies
<p>Ambie and Crystal host the 2024 Blitzies, the annual awards show about our favorite games of the year! Also make sure to check out <a href=https://youtu.be/Pee7mOHIpO8>Ambie’s top 10 list on YouTube</a>.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:34-DTW Recap<br> 2:09-The 2024 Blitzies<br> 03:45-Best Family Game<br> 05:26-Best Kids' Game<br> 07:41-Most Innovative Game<br> 09:38-Most Unique Theme<br> 11:04-Best Cooperative Game<br> 12:52-Best Card Game<br> 14:14-Best Party Game<br> 17:40-Best Solo Game<br> 18:20-Best 2p Game<br> 21:34-Best Strategy Game<br> 23:53-Best Trick Taking Game<br> 26:08-Biggest Surprise<br> 28:49-Best New to Us<br> 31:59-Best Game of 2024<br> 34:03-2024 Looking Forward to Recap<br> 36:48-Looking Forward to in 2025<br> 40:41-Outro<br> 41:45-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/406</p>
Episode 230 - CONjecturing
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Slay the Spire: The Board Game and Flip 7. Then, we talk about our preparations (or lack thereof) for Dice Tower West and board game conventions in general.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:42-Announcements<br> 1:55-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338960/slay-the-spire-the-board-game>Slay the Spire: The Board Game</a><br> 9:31-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7>Flip 7</a><br> 15:04-DTW and Conventions<br> 28:13-Outro<br> 29:16-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/405</p>
Episode 229 - Totally Mechanical!
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Time Division and Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West. Then, we talk about our favorite board game mechanics and why we like them.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:38-Announcements<br> 2:22-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391048/time-division>Time Division</a><br> 6:55-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390092/ticket-to-ride-legacy-legends-of-the-west>Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West</a><br> 12:52-Favorite Mechanics<br> 25:56-Outro<br> 27:09-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/404</p>
Episode 228 - Simple Complexity
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Holiday Hijinks: The Groundhog Gambit and The Cupid Crisis, Dorfromantik: The Board Game, and Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game. Then, we talk about how both simple and complex games can have value.<br></p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:47-Announcements<br> 2:23-Recent Games - Holiday Hijinks: <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364022/holiday-hijinks-6-the-groundhog-gambit>The Groundhog Gambit</a> & <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345046/holiday-hijinks-4-the-cupid-crisis>The Cupid Crisis</a><br> 4:30-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/370591/dorfromantik-the-board-game>Dorfromantik: The Board Game</a><br> 8:54-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414595/wandering-galaxy-a-crossroads-game>Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game</a><br> 16:06-Simple vs Complex<br> 25:32-Outro<br> 26:36-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or shop at our <a href=https://merch.boardgameblitz.com/>merch store</a> or our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/403</p>
Episode 227 - Resolved Resolutions
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Bomb Busters and Gussy Gorillas. Then, we talk about the <a href=https://ko-fi.com/post/Ko-Fi-Challenge-2024-Goals-S6S5T3NJR>goals we made at the beginning of 2024</a> and whether or not we were able to complete them!<br> Our Jubensha <a href=https://youtu.be/sS7a3QZWkkQ>playthrough video</a> and <a href=https://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/377/episode-205-our-first-jubensha>podcast episode</a> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:46-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413246/bomb-busters>Bomb Busters</a><br> 5:21-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/335864/gussy-gorillas>Gussy Gorillas</a><br> 11:04-2024 Goals<br> 11:59-Goal 1 (Ko-Fi monthly challenges)<br> 12:45-Goal 2 (Recordat convention)<br> 15:27-Goal 3 (Top 100 list)<br> 16:14-Goal 4 (Try to go viral)<br> 17:05-Goal 5 (YouTube shorts)<br> 18:01-Goal 6 (Better videos)<br> 19:34-Goal 7 (Play old favorites)<br> 25:50-Outro<br> 27:03-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/402</p>
Episode 226 - Games from 2000
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including My Puzzle Adventure: Dragon and Box Two. Then, we realize that the year 2000 was 25 years ago and we look back on games that were released back in the year 2000!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:41-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401002/my-puzzle-adventure-dragon>My Puzzle Adventure: Dragon</a><br> 5:05-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431292/box-two>Box Two</a><br> 25:14-Outro<br> 26:18-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/401</p>
Episode 225 - Mickey and Stinky
<p>It's time for our annual bonus episode! Ambie is joined by Mickey and Stinky Flower Pot as they talk about a couple games they played recently, Disney: Mickey and the Beanstalk and First Orchard. You can watch the video version of the podcast on <a href=https://youtu.be/C7dZT8WZm4c>YouTube</a>.<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:38-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337755/disney-mickey-and-the-beanstalk>Disney: Mickey and the Beanstalk</a><br> 3:56-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/41302/first-orchard>First Orchard</a><br> 4:33-Outro<br> 5:11-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/400</p>
Episode 224 - The Future of Gaming
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Adrift: A Puzzletale, Exit: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star, and Stich für Stich. Then, we interview Sara Beth Way and talk to her about board gaming in the younger generation and the game she's designing! Find Sara Beth on her <a href=https://www.youtube.com/@Not_Rot1>YouTube channel</a>.<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:56-Announcements 01:44-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364276/adrift-a-puzzletale>Adrift: A Puzzletale</a><br> 06:26-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/394735/exit-the-game-advent-calendar-the-missing-hollywoo>Exit: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star</a><br> 08:30-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/398772/stich-fur-stich>Stich für Stich</a><br> 14:41-Interview with Sara Beth<br> 29:30-Outro<br> 30:34-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/399</p>
Episode 223 - Thanksgaming
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including My First Adventure: The Odyssey of the Phobos, Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories, Holiday Hijinks: The Kringle Kaper and The Birthday Burglary, Endangered Rescue #1: Galápagos Penguins, Wilmot’s Warehouse, and The Search for UAPs. Then, we celebrate Thanskgiving by talking about things in the board gaming hobby that we're thankful for!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:49-Recent Games<br> 01:00-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/307361/my-first-adventure-the-odyssey-of-the-phobos>My First Adenture: Odyssey of Phobos</a><br> 02:38-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327056/unlock-kids-detective-stories>Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories</a><br> 05:23-Holiday Hijinks - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318307/holiday-hijinks-1-the-kringle-caper>The Kringle Caper</a> & <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364020/holiday-hijinks-5-the-birthday-burglary>The Birthday Burglary</a><br> 06:30-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401158/endangered-rescue-1-galapagos-penguins>Endangered Rescue #1: Galápagos Penguins</a><br> 10:39-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424975/wilmot-s-warehouse>Wilmot's Warehouse</a><br> 12:38-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414648/the-search-for-uaps>The Search for UAPs</a><br> 16:30-Giving Thanks<br> 26:49-Outro<br> 28:11-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/398</p>
Episode 222 - Interview with Dave Bresnick - Mahjong!
<p>Ambie and Crystal interview Dave Bresnick, the founder and president of the <a href=https://uspml.com/>United States Professional Mahjong League</a>, a US based Riichi Mahjong league in New York!<br> Links mentioned: <a href=https://www.nariichi.org/>American Riichi Assosication</a>, <a href=https://www.worldriichi.org/>World Riichi Championship</a>, <a href=https://dainachiba.github.io/RiichiBooks/>Riichi Book I</a>, <a href=https://www.instagram.com/uspml/>@USPML (Instagram)</a>, <a href=https://www.instagram.com/sparrowsneststudio/>@SparrowsNestStudio (Instagram)</a><br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:37-Interview with Dave<br> 27:57-Outro<br> 29:27-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/397</p>
Episode 221 - Goody Gifts
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Stamp Swap, Typeset, and Sausage Sizzle. Then, we talk about some "goody gifts" - small games that can fit in a stocking, goody bag, or trick or treat bag!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:55-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426796/stamp-swap>Stamp Swap</a> - watch the <a href=https://youtu.be/rn3mt9_l1-o>playthrough</a><br> 1:36-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402372/typeset>Typeset</a><br> 6:40-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/118215/sausage-sizzle>Sausage Sizzle!</a><br> 15:18-Goody Gifts<br> 27:58-Outro<br> 29:02-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/396</p>
Episode 220 - Interview with Jonathan Chaffer
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently from the Holiday Hijinks line - The Pumpkin Problem, The Turkey Trial, and The Groundhog Gambit. Then, we interview the designer of the Holiday Hijinks (new set currently on <a href=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/holiday-hijinks-collection>Kickstarter</a>), Jonathan Chaffer and talk about how he designs escape room games in just 18 cards! Follow Jonathan on his website: https://thechaffers.com/news/<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:52-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/340465/holiday-hijinks-3-the-pumpkin-problem>The Pumpkin Problem</a><br> 1:36-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381629/holiday-hijinks-7-the-turkey-trial>The Turkey Trial</a><br> 6:40-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/364022/holiday-hijinks-6-the-groundhog-gambit>The Groundhog Gambit</a><br> 10:34-Interview with Jonathan<br> 31:22-Outro<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/395</p>
Episode 219 - Chit Chat
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sync, Rabble, and Panda Spin. Then, we take an episode to just chat with each other about recent happenings in life. Topics include a board game retreat Crystal just went to, Ambie's game playing with her kids, and some non board game stuff. Check out our new skeleton meeple design on our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>Teepublic store</a>!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:33-Announcements<br> 1:13-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424878/sync>Sync</a><br> 6:03-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244678/rabble>Rabble</a><br> 9:34-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417323/panda-spin>Panda Spin</a><br> 15:03-Just Chatting<br> 31:47-Outro<br> 32:43-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/394</p>
Episode 218 - Chonky Games
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Wilmot's Warehouse and Expressions. Then, we do a shared list of our top 5 board games that don't fit in a standard KALLAX shelf from IKEA.Check out Ambie's <a href=https://youtu.be/UFc6Bx2Taow?si=yhx_W8QGhuYB2jMV>August Recap video</a> on YouTube to hear more about Wilmot's Warehouse and The Gang.<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:41-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424975/wilmot-s-warehouse>Wilmot’s Warehouse</a><br> 6:25-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402337/expressions>Expressions</a><br> 14:18-Top 5 Big Games<br> 26:55-Outro<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/392</p>
Episode 217 - A Taste for Gaming
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game and Skull King. Then, we talk about the evolution of our gaming tastes over the years that we've been gaming. Make sure to check out our new merch about the 10x10 challenge on our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>Teepublic store</a>!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:43-Announcements<br> 2:38-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423890/cyberpunk-unfolds-pop-up-mystery-escape-game>Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game</a><br> 6:55-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150145/skull-king>Skull King</a> (play on <a href=https://www.sovranti.com/game/skull-king-online>Sovranti</a>)<br> 11:18-Our Gaming Tastes<br> 27:27-Outro<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/391</p>
Episode 216 - Gettin' Comfy
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Light in the Mist and Fruitoplay. Then, we talk about ways we make our gaming sessions more comfortable in our older age.<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:44-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341519/the-light-in-the-mist>The Light in the Mist</a><br> 6:12-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/394325/fruitoplay>Fruitoplay</a><br> 11:06-Gaming Comfort<br> 23:30-Outro<br> 24:34-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/390</p>
Episode 215 - Taking Advantage
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game and Newsboys. Then, we talk about handicaps in games - both ones that are built into the rules and ones that we add on ourselves.<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:45-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380106/adventure-party-the-role-playing-party-game>Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game</a><br> 6:43-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401543/newsboys>Newsboys</a><br> 11:39-Handicaps<br> 23:21-Outro<br> 24:16-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/389</p>
Episode 214 - How Delightful!
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including River of Gold and Draft & Write Records. Then, we talk about the opposite of our pet peeves in gaming - our gaming delights!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:44-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399941/river-of-gold>River of Gold</a><br> 4:50-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350185/draft-and-write-records>Draft & Write Records</a><br> 9:22-<a href=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2008920/Lorelei_and_the_Laser_Eyes/>Lorelei and the Laser Eyes</a><br> 11:49-Gaming Delights<br> 23:44-Outro<br> 24:48-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/388</p>
Episode 213 - BGG Breakdown
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Guilty: Houston 2015 and CoraQuest. Then, we talk about the game page on the website BoardGameGeek and what information we tend to look at.<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:43-Announcements<br> 1:33-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404349/guilty-houston-2015>Guilty: Houston 2015</a><br> 6:24-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318546/coraquest>CoraQuest</a><br> 16:14-BGG Game Page<br> 29:19-Outro<br> 30:23-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> Or get some of our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>merch on TeePublic</a> or shop on our <a href=https://www.amazon.com/shop/boardgameblitz>Amazon Storefront</a><br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/385</p>
Episode 212 - Why We Blitz
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including What On Earth Are You Talking About? and Arcs. Then, we talk about what we love about creating content about board games (and other things)! Check out our <a href=https://www.teepublic.com/stores/board-game-blitz?ref_id=36015>new TeePublic store</a>!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:43-Announcements<br> 2:17-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368857/what-on-earth-are-you-talking-about>What On Earth Are You Talking About?</a><br> 6:31-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs>Arcs</a><br> 12:44-Creating Content<br> 23:00-Outro<br> 24:04-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/384</p>
Episode 211 - Sigh Games
<p>Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Corvids, NAWALLI, and The Walking Dead: Surrounded. Then, we talk about "sigh" games, a new category of game that Crystal and her friend have coined!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:45-Announcements<br> 2:08-Recent Games - <a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400629/corvids>Corvids</a><br> 7:49-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375384/nawalli>NAWALLI</a> (<a href=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nawalli/nawalli-the-aztec-card-game-second-edition>Kickstarter</a>)<br> 11:27-<a href=https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406591/the-walking-dead-surrounded>The Walking Dead: Surrounded</a><br> 15:30-Sigh Games<br> 24:46-Outro<br> 25:56-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/383</p>
Episode 210 - 8 Year Anniversary: Top 10!
<p>It's the 8 year anniversary of our podcast! Woo hoo! To celebrate, Ambie and Crystal have updated their lists of Top 100 Games of ALL TIME and we share our top 10 games with you! Watch the rest of <a href=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRIjAbA8JloJnOjeiDVpU2p7010ws97QY>Ambie's Top 100 list on YouTube</a>!<br> </p> <p> 0:00-Intro<br> 0:42-Announcements<br> 2:30-Top 10 Games<br> 3:55-Number 10<br> 6:35-Number 9<br> 8:48-Number 8<br> 12:17-Number 7<br> 14:25-Number 6<br> 16:55-Number 5<br> 20:38-Number 4<br> 23:19-Number 3<br> 26:02-Number 2<br> 28:23-Number 1<br> 35:05-Outro<br> 36:18-Bloopers<br> </p> <p><a href=https://discord.gg/e7PTHhsrgT>Join our discord</a><br> </p> <p>Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz<br> </p> <p>This episode was sponsored by <a href=http://www.greyfoxgames.com/>Grey Fox Games</a>. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.<br> </p> <p><a href=https://portaly.cc/boardgameblitz>Consolidated Links</a><br> </p> <p>For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/382</p>