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OBG 588: Balance

May 4, 20261h 16m

OBG 587: Action

Apr 20, 202650 min

OBG 586: Review-a-palooza

Apr 6, 20261h 8m

Ep 585OBG 585: Game Night Fails

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivvers all about games (and other things) they've played including: Wonderlands War Rhino Hero Super Battle Can't Stop Scarface 1920 Galactic Cruise Arydia Koekeshi Holiday Hijinxs You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:31) Then, the two talk about game night fails and how to avoid them. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Mar 23, 20261h 5m

Ep 584OBG 584: Small Box Big Fun

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Andrew Stiles all about games (and other things) they've played including: Lodge 7 Empires Tower Up Manhattan Flowers You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (16:19) Then, the two talk about how to get big fun out of a small box game. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Mar 9, 202659 min

Ep 583OBG 583: Murder Most Foul

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Hatherley of Freeform Games all about games (and other things) they've played including: Forest Shuffle Dartmoor Obsession London Puerto Rico Traveller Origin Story Nemesis: Retaliation You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (15:16) Then, the two talk about what makes a good murder mystery game and how to host a murder. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Feb 23, 202651 min

Ep 582OBG 582: What is Fun?

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III all about games (and other things) they've played including: Baseball Card GM Sensu Bomb Busters Ticket to Ride Unsettled Lure You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (38:49) Then, the two talk about what fun is and how boardgames are fun. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Feb 9, 20261h 14m

Ep 581OBG 581: New Year New You

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including: Endangered Asia Sensu The Artemis Enterprise My Father's Work You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (24:41) Then, the two talk about Marc's New Year's gaming resolutions from last year and the new ones for this year. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jan 26, 202650 min

Ep 580OBG 580: 8 out of 10

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Rob Searing from Boardgames with Rob all about games (and other things) they've played including: Luthier The Plum Island Horror Acquaria We Have a Problem Mr. President 20 Strong Ants You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (21:53) Then, the two talk about 8 out of 10 games. When everything is good and almost nothing is bad. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jan 12, 202659 min

Ep 579OBG 579: Showtime

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Spectre of Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including: Snowdonia Joyride The Artemis Project Exit Advent Calendar Man Eating House You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:20) Then, the two talk about Marc's experiences at Essen and Pax Unplugged. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Dec 29, 202558 min

Ep 578OBG 578: Contastic

On this special episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III, the Starfleet Master of Ceremonies and Super Admiral fo the Subspace Funk Armada. You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. The two compare and contrast their experiences at BGG Con and Pax Unplugged. Along the way they talk about: Medusa's Garden Deduce or Die LinkTo Things in Rings Slot Machine Millionaire Love Struck Monikers Don't Llama Dice ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Dec 15, 20251h 23m

Ep 577OBG 577: Grandpa Beck

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Grandpa Beck from Grandpa Beck's Games all about games (and other things) they've played including: Flip 7 Age of the Moon Bomb Busters You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (17:56) Then, the two talk about the connections games can make between people. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Dec 1, 202553 min

Ep 576OBG 576: Jackbox Eleven

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played including: Crash Octopus Bomb Busters Half Truth Blippo+ You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (34:15) Then, the two review Jackbox Party Pack 11. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Nov 17, 20251h 17m

Ep 575OBG 575: Get Lucky

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played including: Person Do Thing Truckin 76 Aqueda City of Umbrellas Firefly Hot Streak You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:01) Then, the two talk about the role of luck in game design. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Nov 3, 20251h 7m

Ep 574OBG 574: Post Euro

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Isaac Shalev about games (and other things) they've played including: Here I Stand Panda Spin Dead Cells Dropolter Bomb Busters You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (21:17) Then, the two talk about Isaac's idea about Post Euro games. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Oct 20, 20251h 3m

Ep 573OBG 573: RPG to BG

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Sen-Foong Lim about games (and other things) they've played including: Fate of the Fellowship Happy Salmon Flip 7 Hot Streak Camel Up Truckin' 76 You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (31:47) Then, the two talk about what RPG elements can be used in board game design. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Oct 6, 20251h 24m

Ep 572OBG 572: Reconstruction

On this in-person episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games (and other things) they've played including: Hamster Roll Koekeshi Bouba/Kiki Clank Catacombs Downfall of Pompei You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (17:26) Then, the two talk about modernising the Downfall of Pompei and, by extension, other older games. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Sep 22, 202549 min

Ep 571OBG 571: Time to Play

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Rob Searing from Board Games with Rob and Insert Here about games (and other things) they've played including: Merchants of Andromeda Samurai / Hanami Lightning Train Stroop Bouba/Kiki Koi Nemesis: Retaliation You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (24:01) Then, the two talk about length of game play and is playing mulitple short games better than one long one or vice versa. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Sep 8, 20251h 2m

Ep 570OBG 570: Winning

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games (and other things) they've played including: Circus Flohcuti Obsession Deus Nemesis: Retaliation You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (31:00) Then, Marc tells what it was like to be part of a Kennerspiel des Jahres winning team. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Aug 25, 20251h 9m

Ep 569OBG 569: Game Over

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played including: Brass Lancashire Moonga Invaders Big Time Boxing Superskill Pinball A little about Jackbox You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (23:56) Then, they talk about the end part of various games and the impact it has on game play and the players. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Aug 11, 20251h 3m

Ep 568OBG 568: Games and Psychology

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve and Shane from the Mate! Let's Play podcast to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Flip 7 Pergola Lords of Waterdeep Imperial You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (25:54) Then, they talk about what goes on in our brains while we play. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jul 28, 20251h 19m

Ep 567OBG 567: Timeless

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Hot Streak Arydia Western Legends Codenames Duet Forgotten Ruin You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (29:48) Then, they what makes a game timeless? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jul 14, 20251h 5m

Ep 566OBG 566: Make Your Own Game

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Chris and Casey from Solid Roots game company to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Root Beyond the Sun Skip Bo Grand Austria Hotel Ma's Deep Shinola Momo's Shanghai Rummy Firefly Star Wars Outer Rim Aquanauts One Night Ultimate Werewolf Blood on the Clocktower You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (29:31) Then, they discuss a recent "Make your own board game" event that they hosted. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jun 30, 202559 min

Ep 565OBG 565: Art Appreciation

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Paper App Dungeon Super Skill Pinball Free League Publishing Hexcrawl games Monster of the Week Flamecraft You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (28:47) Then, they discuss the impact art has on the game play experience. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jun 16, 20251h 3m

Ep 564OBG 564: Real Time Time

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Brass Burmingham Star Trek Star Realms Bomb Busters Bloomchasers Sunderfolk My Father's Work You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:04) Then, they discuss the impact of using real time in board games both from the design and experience point of view. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jun 2, 20251h 9m

Ep 563OBG 563: Virtual Play

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steve talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Age of Steam Bomb Busters Deep Regrets Kallax.io You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (23:28) Then, they discuss playing boardgames virtually, the pros and the cons. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

May 19, 20251h 0m

Ep 562OBG 562: The Tariff Show

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Galactic Cruise Buffet Boss The Plum Island Horror Kokeshi You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (20:58) Then, they discuss the impacts the current 145% tariff on Chinese goods has on the boardgame industry. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

May 5, 20251h 6m

Ep 561OBG 561: RPG Dice Methods

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Balatro Galactic Cruise Bonhanza Fear Power Grid Flamecraft Brindlewood Bay You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:43) Then, they discuss different methods RPGs use dice and what the design impacts are with them. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Apr 21, 20251h 3m

Ep 560OBG 560: Casino Games

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: UnPub Wilmot's Warehouse Innovation Lords of Vegas You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (25:47) Then, they discuss using a casino as a theme in board games. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Apr 7, 20251h 2m

Ep 559OBG 559: Top 10 of All Time

On this very special episode of On Board Games, Erik, Bruce, and Steve get together to give their lists of the top 10 games of all time. Come and listen and let us know what we should have had or why what we picked is not right. :) You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Mar 10, 20251h 38m

Ep 558OBG 558: Nostalgia Buzz

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Shawn Hoult of Allies or Enemies to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Western Legends Return to Dark Tower Bussen Stop Cabanga Quacks of Quedlinberg In the Footsteps of Darwin and Marie Curie Arydia You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (21:55) Then, they discuss what nostalgia brings to a game both in play and design. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Feb 24, 20251h 7m

Ep 557OBG 557: Taking Control

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Aryida Cursed Court No Thanks Lords of Vegas Dominion Murano Splendor The Discworld RPG Tiny Epic Dungeon Adventures Outgunned You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (23:30) Then, they discuss when it is appropriate for the GM to dictate what the PC does in a game. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Feb 10, 202555 min

Ep 556OBG 556: Ubergamer

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild and Steph Hodge from All the Meeples of the Rainbow to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Bomb Busters Canopy Evergreen GI Joe Deck Builder: Silent Interlude Star Realms: Rise of the Empire Ang's Destiny The Game of 49 Odd Pieces Puzzles You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (25:31) Then, they discuss what it takes to be an ubergamer and why. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jan 27, 20251h 4m

Ep 555OBG 555: Like and Subscribe

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bruce Voge III and Steve Chivers to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: The Gang Ito Freedom Five Monopoly Expansions Unconscious Mind Hour of Need You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (34:44) Then, they discuss what they like about the boardgaming hobby. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jan 13, 20251h 9m

Ep 554OBG 554: Resolutions

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guildmaster Marc Specter to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Mille Fiori Kingdom Rush Roll for It Tiny Laser Heist You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:26) Then, they discuss what their 2025 gaming resolutions are. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Dec 30, 20241h 4m

Ep 553OBG 553: Toyetic

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Plaay Sports Obsession Characters Monopoly Chance Thunder Road Carnival of Chaos Tiny Laser Heist You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (36:10) Then, they discuss toyetics in game design ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected]

Dec 16, 20241h 8m

Ep 552OBG 552: Creating Settings

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Freedom Five Trophy Gold Vacsen Obsession Crusader Kings Midnight Suns You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Dec 3, 20241h 5m

Ep 551OBG 551: Backer Responsibilities

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Freedom Five The Artemis Enterprise Castles of Mad King Ludwig Great Excavations You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:16) Then, they discuss what are the responsibilities of a backer of a crowdfunded game. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Nov 18, 20241h 3m

Ep 550OBG 550: Game Design as Art

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bill Corey talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Hexarchy The Gang Balataro Everdell Freedom Five Holiday Hijinks Kickstarter You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (25:57) The discuss if game design is art and if so, how? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Nov 4, 20241h 8m

Ep 549OBG 549: Travelling Games

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steven Chivers talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Brass Birmingham Endeavor Deep Sea Expressions The Gang This is not a Hat Cabanga Things in Rings Holiday Hijinks Kickstarter You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (30:25) Next, they talk about ways to travel with games. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Oct 21, 20241h 10m

Ep 548OBG 548: Systems Design

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Flip 7 Endeavor Deep Sea Balatro Mobile Mini Poker Chips (BGG Thread here) Jackbox Survey Sample You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (30:26) Next, they talk about the systems behind game design, the AI of the game itself. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Oct 7, 20241h 8m

Ep 547OBG 547: AI in RPG

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Scott's Giant Meeple Dicetower Slay the Spire the board game First in Flight Alice is MIssing Owlbear Omlette and Prisoner of the Elf King You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (29:41) Next, they talk about how you can use AI in your RPG campaign. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Sep 23, 20241h 6m

Ep 546OBG 546: Euro Evolution

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steve Chivers of Board Game Chin Wag to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Distilled Too Many Bones Sky Team Slay the Spire the board game Orleans You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:47) Next, they talk about how Eurogames have evolved over time. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Sep 9, 20241h 18m

Ep 545OBG 545: GenCon Guild Style

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Endangered - Australia Endangered Rescue - Galapagos Penguins Gravity Falls ARG Gloomhaven Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition Red Catherdral You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. Check out the Tir na nOg reprint on Kickstarter now! (16:58) Next, they talk about Marc's experiences at this year's GenCon and what happens when your games keep selling out. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Aug 26, 202453 min

Ep 544OBG 544: Lights, Camera, Action

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Ori Kagan to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Dune Harrow County The Fog: Escape from Paradise Tin Helm Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition Super Snipers You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. You can visit Ori Kagan at https://www.kaganproductions.com/ (23:43) Next, they talk about creating Kickstarter videos and finding that true marketing plan for your game. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Aug 12, 20241h 5m

Ep 543OBG 543: Theme Change

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Isaac Shalev to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Ark Nova Legacy of Yo Draft and Write Records Obsession Ezra and Nehamiah New Angles You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (28:23) Next, they talk all what happens when the theme of a game changes during design. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jul 29, 20241h 5m

Ep 542OBG 542: Scrambling for a Styrofoam Cup

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Jacob Bowers from Well To Do Walrus Games to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Space Empires 4x Words of a Feather Eclipse Second Dawn Wyrmspan You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (22:21) Next, they talk all about ways to help break designer block. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jul 15, 202459 min

Ep 541OBG 541: Gaming Adventures

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce are joind by Jeff Anderson from QWYX Events and BGG, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Blood on the Clocktower Charcuterie The Plum Island Horror The Gang Zendo Words of a Feather You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (30:54) Next, they talk all about hosting and attending gaming cruises and conventions. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jul 1, 20241h 8m

Ep 540OBG 540: Big Things

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Tony Lawhorne from Lawhorne Design, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Faraway Federation Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Draft & Write Records Hissy Fit Xylotar You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (17:56) Next, they talk about creating eye-catching things for your convention booth. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jun 17, 202455 min

Ep 539OBG 539: R U OK?

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Steve Chivers, from Board Game Chin Wag, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: World Wonders Heat: Pedal to the Metal Atlantis Rising Pole Position You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (27:17) Next, they talk about the mental health, specifically depression and anxiety, and how you can use board games to help. Click here for information on R U OK day and mental health resources. Click here for information from SAMHSA National Health Care. Click here for information from the National Institute of Mental Health. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

Jun 3, 20241h 6m