Boards Alive Podcast

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 5, we review the deduction game, Stop Thief.

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 17, we review the two player card game Rivals for Catan. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica

In our one hundred and twelfth episode, it's our 5th annual BA Holiday Special! We talk about the games we have been playing lately, a recap of our latest T.I.M.E. Stories experience, and we reflect on our review of Relic Expedition 100 episodes ago. Then we discuss our favourite party games that we played this year. This episode is sponsored by Button Shy Games & Board Game Bliss

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We try to puzzle our way past some traps and go for a bit of a surf This episode is sponsored by Battle Bards

In our one hundred and eleventh episode, we ring some bells, talk about what we've been playing lately, Linsae does a Keep It or Cull It review, and we reflect on our review of Sentinel Tactics from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the Arkham Files adventure game Arkham Horror Third Edition. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica & Board Game Bliss

Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 30th to 21st favourite games of all time while Linsae finally gets to the good stuff and talks about her 15th to 11th favourite games of all time.

In our one hundred and tenth episode, we are joined by special guest Jonathan Ying, Designer of games like Imperial Assault, Bargain Quest, Doom: The Board Game and more, as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we interview Jonathan about his gamer background and his work with Intellectual Properties. Plus Jonathan answers some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss & Battle Bards

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We discover a burial preparation chamber with 3 vats. So what do our intrepid adventurers do with this choice? This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

In our one hundred and ninth episode, we bring you a variety of segments, including a game we've been playing lately, a Dawn of the FunDead segment about Card Assassins, a Keep It or Cull It review, and we reflect on Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the Lord of the Rings themed hidden movement game Hunt for the Ring. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica & Board Game Bliss

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 4, we review the deduction game, Dinosaur Tea Party.

In our one hundred and eighth episode, we regale you with the tales of our experiences at SHUX 2018 in Vancouver. We're joined by Brendan and talk about all the games we played and people we met. We also interview Nikki Valens. It's another convention episode, so you know it's going to be a big one! This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 16, we review the mystery package game The Tale of Ord by Post Curious. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and seventh episode, we talk about the games we've been playing recently and reflect on Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the woodland themed war game Root. This episode is sponsored by Maple Games & Board Game Bliss

Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 40th to 31st favourite games of all time while Linsae talks about 5 "trash" games.

In our one hundred and sixth episode, we talk about the games we've been playing recently and reflect on Forbidden Desert from 100 episodes ago. And we have our friends Robb from Metal, Meeples, and Beer and Bryant help us review the epic 4X space opera game Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 15, we review the puzzle book Journal 29 (Amazon Canada link or Amazon US link). This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our one hundred and fifth episode, we bring you right to the Washington State Convention Centre floor as we cover PAX West 2018. We interview Peter from Czech Games Edition, Levi from Playtest North West, Sarah from Creator's Companion, Cole Wehrle from Leder Games and talk about all the games we played over the course of the weekend. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 3, we review the programmed action selection game, River Dragons.

In our one hundred and fourth episode, we announce our trip to PAX West 2018, we talk about the games we've been playing recently and reflect on Summoner Wars from 100 episodes ago. Then we talk about some games we received in trades and whether we're going to keep them in our collection or not in another Keep It Or Cull It. This episode is sponsored by The Quiver Card Case & Board Game Bliss

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 14, we review the 2 player deduction game, Death Note: Confrontation.

In our one hundred and third episode, we talk about the games we've been playing recently and reflect on Seasons from 100 episodes ago. We review the magic university themed worker placement game Argent The Consortium. And Linsae is back with another Linsae Reviews. This episode is sponsored by SHUX 2018 & Board Game Bliss

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 2, we review the 2 player battle game, Risk: Star Wars Edition.

Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 50th to 41st favourite games of all time while Linsae talks about the 5 worst games.

In our one hundred and second episode, we talk about the games we've been playing lately. We reflect on Escape: The Curse of the Temple, which we reviewed 100 Episodes Ago. We're joined by Jake and Danielle of Draft Mechanic as we design some games in our second CoolBoardGames Inc. segment and we announce the winner of our contest for you to win a copy of the Church Vs Empire Exceed Season 2 box. This episode is sponsored by The Quiver Card Case & Board Game Bliss

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 13, we review the 2 player forbidden love role playing game, Star Crossed.

In our one hundred and first episode, we do a special 2 player games episode including all the 2 player games we've been playing lately. We review the 2 player fighting game Exceed Season 2. Linsae is back with another Linsae Reviews and we announce a contest for you to win a copy of the Church Vs Empire Exceed Season 2 box. This episode is sponsored by The Grid: AI Awakens Kickstarter & Board Game Bliss

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games...with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 1, we review the deck building game Hero Realms, including the Hero Packs, The Ruins of Thandar campaign box, and the Dragon and Lich Boss decks.

In our very special one-hundredth episode, we give you a special con season Survival Kit segment, we talk about what we've been playing lately and provide another Dawn of the FunDead segment about Dungeon Dome: The Card Game. Then we reflect on the last 100 Episodes, look at our results from our Road to Episode 100 contest and announce the winners of the Road to Episode 100 Contest. Finally, we wrap up the show with a Very Mediocre Game Show This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We try to save the Fulborg from a very perilous position and get tired of spending all our spell slots.

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 12, we review the many forms of Castles of Burgundy, including the original game, the card game, and the dice game.

In our ninety-ninth episode, we talk about how we're using board games in the classroom, what we've been playing lately and announce the many prize packs and the fourth entry in our Road to Episode 100 Contest. We review the monk brewing tile placement game Heaven and Ale. And James D'Amato from One Shot Podcast and Campaign Podcast joins us to talk about Indy RPGs. This episode is sponsored by Fantastic Factories & Board Game Bliss

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We use our "Loop of Magical Metal" to continue deeper into the tomb and Nubbins finally gets to use his portable battering ram. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

In our ninety-eighth episode, we talk about what we've been playing lately and announce the third entry in our Road to Episode 100 Contest. We review the fantasy 4X game Heroes of Land, Air & Sea. And we introduce a new segment called Keep it or Cull it, a segment about games we've received in trades. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Tables.com & Board Game Bliss

Ask DATENIGHT is a podcast where a wife and her husband answer advice questions from our listeners to try and help them be even better humans. We're not experts, but at least we're trying! In Episode 3, we talk about making time for gaming, using games to see how your significant other deals with stressful situations, and talk about whether cooperative or competitive games are better for DATENIGHT. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our ninety-seventh episode, we talk about our Path of Play Day 2018 Game-A-Thon. We also reveal the second way to enter our super special contest for our 100th episode. And we review the sci-fi game Empires of the Void II. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We head back to the red orb room and find some treasure chests. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

In our ninety-sixth episode, we celebrate the end of the fourth year of the podcast and talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also announce a super special contest for our 100th episode. We also review the betting and racing game Downforce, and we look back on the past year of gaming for us here on the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We have fun with portals and Wizbam shows of their crafting skills. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 11, we review the 2 played trick taking game The Fox in the Forest. This episode is sponsored by Linsae

In our ninety-fifth episode, we are joined by special guest Daryl Andrews, Designer and Developer for games like Sagrada, Roar: King of the Pride, City of Gears and more, as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we interview Daryl about his gamer background and he offers advice for those wanting to become full-time designers. Plus Daryl answers some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by Talon Strikes Studios & Board Game Bliss

Oh dear, what's this then. First off, I must warn you - this show is exceptionally NOT SAFE FOR WORK. Not in the slightest. Some time ago, we asked for your gaming advice related questions with the promise that we might do something fun with them. Well, nearly a year later, that tree has finally borne fruit. And so, we unleash upon the board gaming world a project we have called "My Meeple and Me," a loving homage to one of our favorite podcast media empires, the McElroy brothers' juggernaut advice podcast "My Brother, My Brother & Me." If you've enjoyed this, you will enjoy their shows much, much more. Check 'em out! Suggested talking points: Cargo shorts; archaeology; BASIC programming; dance moves; rules interruptions; getting the game group together. My Meeple and Me has been a joint production of Aaron from Boards Alive, Jake from Draft Mechanic, and Alex from The Dukes of Dice. Our theme song for this project is "One Hit Pitch Pipe" from Shapiro, friends of Jake's from back in the college days who put together one banger of an album. You can go buy a copy of the album on their website, you should do that thing, it's so good. Thank you so much for listening to this oddity of a podcast, we hope you enjoyed it. Now, go listen to some McElroy goodness.

In our ninety-forth episode, we are joined by Linsae as we do a Survival Kit segment for the 5 Color Combo Gaming Mats, talk about what we've been playing recently, and our Path of Play Day charity team. We also review the dinosaur park building game Dinosaur Island. Then we have the 4th annual Q&A with Q and A and L segment, where we answer all of your silly questions. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 10, we review the romantic comedy themed story-telling game Fog of Love. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our ninety-third episode, we talk about the games we have been playing lately including some deep dives into Rising Sun and Kingdom Death: Monster. Then we review the cooperative story game Stuffed Fables. That's all we end up doing because of how long our banter segment was. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's us through the tomb. We explore an orb room and meet another gargoyle. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our ninety-second episode, we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we review the cooperative survival game First Martians. Then we get back to talking about role playing games as we discuss tips on running Narrative RPGs. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 9, we review the escape room themed cooperative puzzle games Exit: The Game. This episode is sponsored by Counter Magazine

In our ninety-first episode, we are joined by special guest Kwanchai Moriya, Artist extraordinaire for games like Catacombs, Flip Ships, Dinosaur Island and more, as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we interview Kwanchai about his artist and gamer background and he offers advice for those wanting to explore the board gaming hobby as an artist or free-lancer. Plus Kwanchai answers some Random Listener Questions including some that Aaron threw in too. This episode is sponsored by Deep Water Games & Board Game Bliss

In the fourth episode of our Star Trek Adventures series we meet a fellow prisoner on the USS Vancouver and see the fire power of the USS Shippy McShipface as we wrap up this story arc.

In our ninetieth episode, we recap our trip to Orca Con in Bellevue, WA, including all the games we played, the interviews we did and the awesome people we met. We talk to Suzanne Sheldon of the Dice Tower, The Geeks of Cascadia, and Donna Prior all about the founding of Orca Con. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss