Will It Game? Podcast

This week, our guest judge is Alex Kessler of Kess Entertainment. His love of pirates is challenging Ric and Ryan to pitch two pirate based games that are very different. Will Ric’s modern take on piracy impress our guest judge? Will Ryan’s pun-based board game give our judge the slight chuckle that he’s looking for? You can follow Alex Kessler on Instagram @Kesswylie and check out all the great games published by Kess Entertainment at https://www.kessentertainment.co/. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? with Alex Kessler appeared first on One Board Family.

This week Sara Anderson of Sara Always Loses joins us as a guest judge. We’re creating board games based on “underrepresented animals” in this episode of the podcast. Ric and Ryan do their best to scour the animal kingdom to see which animals are worthy to be enshrined in board game glory. You can check out Sara’s board game content through Instagram and through her Let’s Table It YouTube channel. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 101 with Sara Anderson appeared first on One Board Family.

For our 100th episode of Will it Game, we had to invite our very first guest judge, Alan Gerding! We catch up with Alan and steer the podcast off the rails. Ric and Ryan pitch two games based on “fairytale horror”. Just a note, this episode is dark. Stay around until the end of the episode where we talk about the history of Will it Game along with some of our favorite pitches through the years. You can check out Alan’s work with Tuesday Knight Games and watch out for the launch of Father Fog in November. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 100 with Alan Gerding appeared first on One Board Family.

This week on Will it Game, we have designer Shawn Hoult in the guest judge seat. We’re digging into the stereotypes of the 1980’s as we pitch two 80’s themed board games. Will Ryan scare our judge with his love of 80’s action movies? Will Ric cause an International incident with our friends in the UK? (We can say yes to that last question.) Shawn Hoult and his wife Jess run the Allies or Enemies YouTube channel. Be sure to check out the Last Week of Summer Kickstarter campaign when it launches in a couple of weeks. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 99 with Shawn Hoult appeared first on One Board Family.

This week, we’re taking a trip to space to see what we can find with our guest judge Parker Simpson. This episode is a little off the rails. One of our hosts didn’t understand the theme of “weird space”. Parker is the creator and illustrator of Trash Dash and runs Shiny Pigeon Games. He’s currently got the game Starfront Scouting Academy, a new print and play game that is funding through Kickstarter. Check out the campaign and learn more about this excellent space game today. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 98 with Parker Simpson appeared first on One Board Family.

This week, we have musician and artist Mike Phirman in the guest judge seat. His years of making comedy music is just what our slightly funny podcast needs. Ric and Ryan have been tasked with creating a “thrilling” board game for Mike. Will Ric’s adrenaline filled game get our judge excited? Will Ryan’s pitch leave Mike on the edge of his seat? Mike Phirman has been making comedy music since 2010 and can be heard on “Kids Place Live” on SiriusXM. You can check out Mike’s music at his website https://mikephirman.com today. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 97 with Mike Phirman appeared first on One Board Family.

Take a trip, back in time with us. Back in the Fall of 2024, Seppy Yoon of Fight in a Box joined us as our guest judge. In this episode, Ric and Ryan share two unique games that take place at the end of the world. Which of these absurd apocalyptic game will impress our judge? Also, props to the hundreds of crickets that appear on this episode in the background of Ryan’s audio. Seppy is a game designer and frequently posts board game content across YouTube and TikTok. Follow along to learn tons about gaming and the design industry. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 96 with Seppy Yoon appeared first on One Board Family.

We’re back! Consider this a “lost episode”. Originally recorded back in Fall of 2024, Jerry McGahagin from Tabletop Worldwide joins us as our guest judge. With the theme of spies, will Ric or Ryan sneak their way into winning over our judge? You can check out Jerry’s work at Tabletop Worldwide on Instagram today. Be sure to follow and check out all the gaming content this channel creates. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 95 with Jerry McGahagin appeared first on One Board Family.

This week Ric and Ryan are traveling back to their video gaming past with guest judge Alex Greenberg of Studio Unknown. Will Ric’s game pitch skate into the heart of our guest judge? Will Ryan’s pitch leave our judge puzzled? Studio Unknown is the publisher behind the black hole themed game ULTRAMASSIVE. This game being funded through Kickstarter through October 30, 2024. Check out the campaign today. Join the ULTRAMASSIVE Discord server here. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 94 with Alex Greenberg appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we’re talking about inventions with Adam Hocherman of Wayfarer Games. Ric and Ryan are pitching their best invention themed games to this former toy industry professional. Adam is part of Wayfarer Games, the team behind A Wayfarer’s Tale: The Journey Begins. Check out thier Kickstarter campaign launching on September 10, 2024. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 93 with Adam Hocherman appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we’ve got Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild in the judges seat. Ric and Ryan are going to try and create a game off the hit 70’s tv show The Brady Bunch. Can Ric create a game based on a show he’s never watched? Will Ryan be able to get the rights to have this famous musician appear in the game? Grand Gamers Guild is publisher to some really great games such as The Artemis Project, Gorinto, Endangered and more. You can check out Tír na nÓg which is currently getting a second printing through Kickstarter. Jump into the campaign now through September 6, 2024. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 92 with Marc Specter appeared first on One Board Family.

With 90 episodes about board games, Ric and Ryan are broadening their horizons with two unique RPG pitches this week. David Lee, The Kindly Cleric joins as the guest judge for two roleplaying game pitches. Will Ric’s love of old video games make a great RPG? Will Ryan’s pitch get under our guest judges skin? David Lee is known as The Kindly Cleric in the TTRPG space. You can jump into one of his games over at Start Playing, an online RPG website. https://startplaying.games/gm/the-kindly-cleric Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 91 with The Kindly Cleric appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we have game designer Kristen Mott in the judges seat. We’re digging into the mechanic of set collecting as we pitch two very different games to Kristen. Will Ric bring too much of his baggage to his pitch? Will Ryan be able to afford the license to bring a beloved fast food mascot into his game? Kristen Mott is the designer behind Dinosaur Exhibit, Sharks and the upcoming Insectarium. Insectarium is an insect collecting game from Snowbright Studio coming to Kickstarter in September 2024. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 90 with Kristen Mott appeared first on One Board Family.

This week, we’re pitching board games that cater to the feline population. Our guest judge is David Sherrer of Chenoweth Games. Ric is looking to impress our judge by recording this episode in a cat costume while Ryan digs into cat crimes for his pitch. David Sherrer is the designer of Cat Magic: The Game which was published in 2022 after a successful Kickstarter campaign. David’s newest game, Outflanked, will launch on Kickstarter on August 20, 2024. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 89 with David Sherrer appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we have Daniel Conners sitting in as our guest judge. Daniel is one member of Around the Board, a YouTube show centered around 4 friends. Ric and Ryan are pitching two Marvel themed board games that they will definitely never have the license to create. Which of our game pitches will be the hero this week? Around the Board is an “Around the Horn” inspired show where 4 friends share their passion for board games. They tackle new topics each episode and you can check out the show at https://www.youtube.com/AroundtheBoardShow. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 88 with Daniel Conners appeared first on One Board Family.

As we kick off a new season of Will it Game?, we have Chris Backe of Entro Games in the judges seat. Ric and Ryan are bringing their best dragon themed board game pitches this week. The question is, will either of their pitches take flight? Chris Backe is a board game designer with more than 16 signed designs. He has spent the past couple years helping designers with resources for playtesting and publishing their creations. You can learn more about Chris at https://entrogames.com/. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 87 with Chris Backe appeared first on One Board Family.

This week on the podcast we have Shannon DeWitt, one of the creators behind Southern-Fried Gaming Expo. We’re jumping into retro gaming and pitching pinball themed games as Shannon sits in the judges seat. Will our pitches achieve a high score or will these game concepts go down the drain? Shannon DeWitt and a team of friends created Southern-Fried Gaming Expo which is celebrating its 11th year in Atlanta, Georgia. This 3-day convention is filled with tabletop games, pinball, classic and modern arcade machines and so much more. Learn more about SFGE at https://GameATL.com. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 86 with Shannon DeWitt appeared first on One Board Family.

Sometimes, an episode just gets put on the back-burner…for over a year. Will it Game? is back and we’re kicking it off with an episode with guest judge Isaac Villa from Gaming with Sidekicks. This episode was originally recorded in March of 2023, but the content is timeless. Just ignore everything that deals with places and times. In this episode, Ric and Ryan are recycling an old game pitch and giving it a complete overhaul for Isaac to judge. Can Ryan cook up a good idea? Will Ric’s game give our judge something to talk about? Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 85 with Isaac Villa appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we’re pitching games that use multi-use cards to our guest Ali of Ali Plays a Lot. Will Ric’s dexterity game stand up against Ali’s questioning? Can Ryan kick flip his way into a win this week? You can check out all of Ali’s video and gaming content on his LinkTree account. https://linktr.ee/aliplaysalot Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 84 with Ali Plays a Lot appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we have educator and YouTuber Kimberly Tolson in the judges seat. We’re pitching two board games with a push your luck mechanic. With both Ric and Ryan pitching board games with food, which one will connect with Kimberly the most? Stop by Kimberly’s YouTube channel, Tabletop Tolson to check out her hilarious board game content. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 83 with Kimberly Tolson appeared first on One Board Family.

This week our Instagram friend Stephanie of Brown House Board Games joins us in the guest judges seat. We’re pitching travel games to Stephanie to see if we can create a fun game that goes along with her profession. Will Ryan make loads of references that no one gets? Can Ric accurately portray the pains of air travel in cardboard form? You can check out Stephanie’s content and follow her family on Instagram at Brown House Board Games. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 82 with Stephanie of Brown House Board Games appeared first on One Board Family.

In this monumental 81st episode of Will it Game, we have Lance Hill of Funhill Games in the judges’ seat. Ric and Ryan are pitching two pick up and deliver games for Lance to judge. Will Ric’s pitch get a frosty reception? Will Ryan’s game pitch leave him on the wrong side of a left hook? Plus, in a complete turn of events, we have a third game pitch that was created by artificial intelligence! Will both our hosts lose to a robot? You can check out Funhill Games at https://www.funhill-games.com. Look for Purim to hit Kickstarter the first week of March 2023. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will It Game? Episode 81 with Lance Hill appeared first on One Board Family.

Ric and Ryan from One Board Family are joined by Bob Crowell…. also from One Board Family. This week we’re pitching games about failed superheroes. Can Ryan find a hidden win with his social deduction game? Or will Ric’s game of heroes with a dirty secret come out on top? You can find Bob where you find One Board Family. We’re @oneboardfamily on all the socials. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will It Game? Episode 80 with Bob Crowell appeared first on One Board Family.

In this episode of Will it Game?, we attempt to alienate all our board game listeners by talking about sports for 20 minutes. Our guest judge is designer Mondo Davis, a fan of sports and board games. Will Ric reinvent how we think of legacy games? Can Ryan handle the amount of hate mail coming his way? You can check out Mondo’s next game Color Field which will be available through Kickstarter toward the end of February 2023. You can follow Mondo on TikTok at @gamesbymondo. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 79 with Mondo Davis appeared first on One Board Family.

We’ve got some terrible game pitches for your ears and an excellent guest judge for today’s episode. AnnaMaria Phelps is with us to judge our board game pitches with the theme of “Haute Cuisine”. We have convinced AnnaMaria that we have class, just wait until we share these game ideas! AnnaMaria Phelps is the founder of Violet Daisy Games, a new publishing company that was launched in 2022. Check out their upcoming releases at https://violetdaisygames.com/. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 78 with AnnaMaria Phelps appeared first on One Board Family.

This week game designer Nathan Thornton is back as our guest judge. Since our game pitches didn’t scare him away 2 years ago, we figured we should give it another shot. Ric and Ryan are going to pitch there best “Atlanta” themed game. Will either of us give Nathan an authentic big city experience without the need to leave his home office chair? Nathan is the designer behind Medium, the insanely fun Green Team Wins and AEG’s latest release, That Old Wallpaper. You can follow him on Twitter at @StormChaserGame. (Please excuse all the conversation about Summer now that we’re getting close to Fall. This was recorded in the middle of Summer.) Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 77 with Nathan Thornton appeared first on One Board Family.

In this episode of the podcast, we have Kenechukwu Ogbuagu sitting in as our guest judge. KC is the founder of Nibcard Games, a game company bringing Nigerian culture into board gaming. This week Ric and Ryan are pitching games about mythical creatures. Will Ric’s reskin of a popular game be a hit? Will Ryan pitch a game that even he struggles to pronounce? KC has also created Nibcard Game Café which has brought members of the community around the game table since 2019. You can also find out more about his founding of the African Boardgame Convention (ABCon) at https://theabcon.com. Plus, check out KC’s new game Campus Wahala which is on Kickstarter now through September 18, 2022. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cowriegames/campus-wahala Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 76 with KC Ogbuagu appeared first on One Board Family.

Another episode, another couple of weird pitches. This week, we’re pitching emoji games to our guest Dave Houck, better known as Board Game Dave.This week, it’s emojis that we’re trying to build our games around. Ryan’s got an interesting, press-your-luck twist on Just One, while Ric is taking a big swing with his game focused on espionage. Board Game Dave describes himself as an elementary music teacher who’s obsessed with board games. You can find him on YouTube putting out new videos every Sunday morning, or on Instagram. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will It Game? Episode 75 with Dave Houck appeared first on One Board Family.

Our guest judge this week is Dani Effertz of Sovranti. Will Ryan’s infatuation with the online gaming platform make him the teacher’s (or judge’s) pet? Or will Ric’s inability to pronounce ‘Sovranti’ correctly win her over?This week, the guys will be pitching roll ‘n’ write games. Ric’s flipping out over his gymnastics-based game, while Ryan is hoping to make a better coffee-themed game than he did in the last episode. Dani Effertz serves as the community manager for Sovranti, a relatively new digital board gaming platform. You can get a free trial with code ‘ONEBOARDFAMILY’ for being an awesome Will It Game listener! She’s also a contributor on Dialing It In on the Hungry Gamer YouTube channel. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will It Game? Episode 74 with Dani Effertz appeared first on One Board Family.

This week on the podcast we have Dani Standring, one of our favorite TikTok creators in the board game space. Dani asked us to create two games that revolve around beverages and today she’ll receive two wildly different pitches. Will Ryan’s caffeinated pitch be enough to impress our guest judge? Will Ric’s game accidently teach your kids advanced Algebra? Dani has a tough decision in this episode of Will it Game. You can follow Dani Standring on TikTok or Instagram for some incredibly funny video content. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 73 with Dani Standring appeared first on One Board Family.

We’re back and ready to pitch some games! With almost a year hiatus, Ric and Ryan are ready to share half-baked board game creations with you the audience and our poor guest judges. This week Amber and Josh of A Meeple Family join us in the judges seat. Can Ric and Ryan pitch two educational games that engage the whole family? Will Ryan’s game end with your child in tears? You’ll have to listen to find out. Amber and Josh create board game content as A Meeple Family on YouTube and Instagram. You can check out their video content to find a new board game that your whole family will enjoy. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 72 with A Meeple Family appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we have a panel of judges ready to harshly pass judgment on our terrible game pitches. Brennan, Nick and Jack are 3 gentlemen who created a card game at a T.G.I Fridays. That makes them more than qualified to judge our game pitches on the topic of “the life of a mosquito”. Will Ryan just recycle a roll and move vampire game from the 80’s? Can Ric actually pitch a board game that has an MSRP of under $200? Reinforcements is a card game coming to Kickstarter from our 3 guest judges. Be sure to visit to Reinforcements Kickstarter campaign when it launches on October 19, 2021. https://www.reinforcementscg.com/ Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 71 with Brennan, Nick and Jack appeared first on One Board Family.

This week the one and only Lizzy Funkhouser takes the guest judge seat for Will it Game. We’ll craft our best “history” themed board games for Lizzy to judge. Can Ric create a board game that brings in the votes? Will Ryan’s pitch give our guest judge the creeps? Lizzy Funkhouser runs the Board Game Spotlight which can be found on Facebook, YouTube and all over social media. Check out Lizzy and Derek’s new 2-player board game series they started over the Summer. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 70 with Lizzy Funkhouser appeared first on One Board Family.

Our little family gaming website is already 5 years old! Can you believe it? This week we’re taking a look back at games that we’ve reviewed in July over the past half a decade. Do our “ancient” thoughts on these game hold up? Here are a few highlights: Ric creates intro music that no one was asking forRyan has to explain the difference between gum and board gamesRyan’s love for a 2-player staple is replaced with a new love And what have we been playing lately? Juicy Fruits from Capstone Games/Deep Print GamesThe Market: A Pocket Game from G. Wesley ConeBOSK from Floodgate GamesHunt a Killer: Death at a Dive Bar Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe to the show today and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily. The post S6E05 – The One Where We Look Back appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we have Chris Goodlet of the Charity Boardgamer sitting in the guest judge seat. His requested board game theme is all about that sweet music of the orchestra. Will Ric’s pitch be music to Chris’ ears? Will Ryan’s pitch hit all the right notes? You can check out the work that Chris does as the Charity Boardgamer at www.thecharityboardgamer.com or follow him on Facebook or on Twitch to watch the latest gaming stream. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will It Game? Episode 69 with Chris Goodlet appeared first on One Board Family.

This week the print and play master himself Martin Gonzalvez is our guest judge. He’s given us the task of pitching board games based on John Carpenter movies. Does Ric’s game pitch start our guest judges’ engine? Will Ryan’s pitch send Martin running in fear of his life? You can check out all the awesome print and play games that Martin is playing at Martin’s Print and Play Hideaway on Facebook. You can also check out Martin’s podcast Solosaurus for your solo gaming needs. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will It Game? Episode 68 with Martin Gonzalvez appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we have podcaster and friend Tony P. Henderson on the show. This is Tony’s second time as a guest judge on Will it Game. Ric and Ryan will work to impress Tony as they pitch two “interesting” games based on Saturday Night Live. Will Ric create a new cinematic multiverse starring John Goodman? Can Ryan finish a game pitch without Ric sabotaging his game? You can learn more about Tony through his podcast the Tony P. Oddcast or check out his pop culture YouTube channel today. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 67 with Tony P. Henderson appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we’re taking a trip to the beach for some Summer fun with our guest judge Ronak Chitalia of Chai & Games. Will Ric gross out our guest with the sights and sounds of the beach? Can Ryan pitch an Earth shaking good game for our guest? Ronak Chitalia creates content for the Chai & Games YouTube channel on a regular basis. You can also visit the Chai & Games Board Game Cafe in Mumbai India. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 66 with Ronak Chitalia appeared first on One Board Family.

We’re back!!! It’s time for more ridiculous game pitches with some of the most fun people in the board game industry. Today we’re kicking off a new set of episodes with game designer Fertessa Allyse. Ric and Ryan are pitching two sloth based games that are very different. Will Ryan’s game pitch hit the sweet spot? Does Ric understand what a sloth is? Only Fertessa can decide which of these pitches make the cut. You can check out Fertessa’s board game Book of Villainy on Kickstarter now through July 1, 2021. Check out our full preview of the game here. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 65 with Fertessa Allyse appeared first on One Board Family.

Ryan’s turning 40! In this episode, he looks back to see how he has changed as a gamer in the past 10 years. Here are a few highlights: Ric keeps coughing on the mic.Ryan goes off to sell some of his games and comes back with an arcade machine.Ric expresses his hatred for plants. And what have we been playing lately? Agropolis from Button Shy GamesFossil Canyon from Polymath PlayFunkoverse from Funko GamesDestinies from Lucky Duck Games Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe to the show today and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily. The post S6E04 – The One Where Ryan’s Getting Older appeared first on One Board Family.

This week Ric is back with Ryan as they reflect on their favorite games to play digitally over the past year. Here are a few highlights: Ryan smells nice. Ric fusses at Ryan for getting rid of his copy of Alhambra. Ryan talks way too much about gloves. Are you more curious about the board games we discuss? Oh, well here you go. Skull from Asmodee (current version) Gorinto from Grand Gamers Guild Kōhaku from Gold Seal Games and 25th Century Games Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe to the show today and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily. The post S6E03 – The One about a Year of Digital Gaming appeared first on One Board Family.

This week Bob and Ryan hold down the podcast while Ric spends his time playing actual sports. Here are a few highlights: Bob has the most apathetic intro of all time. Bob admits to fanning himself with new rulebooks. Ryan forgets what a hexagon is. Oh yeah, we also talk about a few board games. You might enjoy checking them out. A Gentle Rain from Mondo Games Lost Ruins of Arnak from Czech Games Edition BEEZ from Next Move Games Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe to the show today and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily. The post S6E02 – The One About Gaming in Person appeared first on One Board Family.

Oh snap, we’re back! Yes, it’s been 10 months since we’ve put out any episodes of the One Board Podcast. But hey, we’re vaccinated now, so we can resume the podcast that we’ve always recorded at a distance in the first place. Here’s a few highlights: Ryan talks about how he murdered bonsai trees Ric explains how a toddler prevents you from gaming, unless it’s by yourself Ryan discusses how it’s becoming One Board Bearded Guy over at his house We both talk about how we worked to keep our sanity and board gaming going during the pandemic Oh yeah, we also talk about a few board games. You might enjoy checking them out. King of 12 from Lucky Duck Games Zombicide, 2nd Edition from CMON Stardew Valley: The Board Game from Concerned Ape Ada Lovelace: Legacy of the Analytical Engine from Robin David Like what you hear? Be sure to subscribe to the show today and consider becoming a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily. The post S6E01 – The One That Took 10 Months appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we’ve got game designer Jay Cormier sitting in the judgment seat. He’s the designer behind over a dozen games like Belfort, Rock Paper Wizard, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Junk Art and most recently Mind MGMT. Our theme this week is about using cards in unique ways. Will Ryan’s upgraded game idea impress Jay? Can Ric’s innovative idea create a new genre of games? Will you throw up when you hear Ric eating a salad for the next 17 minutes? You can find Jay at Off The Page Games. Learn more about Mind MGMT here. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 64 with Jay Cormier appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we have Josh Cappel and Daryl Chow as our guest judging duo. In this episode Ric and Ryan do their best to pitch board games around the topic of puppets. Can Ric sing his way to victory with his classic movie throwback? Will Ryan’s game pitch ruin the idea of felt puppets for children around the globe? Josh and Daryl are the designers behind In Too Deep, a game currently being funded through Kickstarter. Ric enjoyed his time with the digital demo of the game in his preview that you can read here. You can find Josh Cappel’s work at Burnt Island Games and Kids Table Board Gaming. You can find Daryl Chow’s work at Origame. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 63 with Josh Cappel & Daryl Chow appeared first on One Board Family.

Tom Vasel has reviewed thousands of games and tonight he may have two new ones to add to the review pile. Tom Vasel is the creator of The Dice Tower, a gaming site that is known around the world. In this episode Ric and Ryan pitch two games with the theme of “grocery stores”. Will Ric’s game pitch have our guest judge sweating? Can Ryan wrap his head around the very concept of a grocery store? You can learn more about The Dice Tower at www.dicetower.com and check out Tom’s thousands of reviews along with loads of video content on their YouTube channel. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 62 with Tom Vasel appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we’re joined by designer, podcaster and publisher Gil Hova. As the owner of Formal Ferret games, our theme has to revolve around ferrets. Will Ryan’s game pitch wiggle it’s way into Gil’s good graces? Does Ric’s over the top game pitch bring the fan fair? You can learn more about Gil’s games at FormalFerretGames.com. You can check out his latest game High Rise in Ric’s review of the game or on the Formal Ferret web store. Look for The Rival Networks coming to retail in Q4 2020. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 61 with Gil Hova appeared first on One Board Family.

This week we’re pitching tile placement games to our two guest judges Melissa and Kevin Delp of Tantrum House! Can Ryan pull inspiration from the animal kingdom for his pitch? Will Ric’s pitch just seem like taking on a second job? Melissa and Kevin Delp are one of the families of Tantrum House, a media group that covers gaming for the whole family. You can check out some of the great work Tantrum House does through their YouTube channel and you can support them in their 7th season as content creators here. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 60 with Melissa and Kevin Delp appeared first on One Board Family.

This week Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild takes the judges seat. He has asked us to pitch games based on the Stranger Things IP. Can Ryan produce a game that is worthy of this license? Will Ric put together a game that has such a deep cut that everyone listening is confused? Get the latest info on a new expansion for Endangered that hits Kickstarter on August 11, 2020. Endangered: New Species will bring new wildlife to this great cooperative game. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 59 with Marc Specter appeared first on One Board Family.

This week our guest judge is board game enthusiast Presh (Precious) Wonah from Nigeria. Presh has previously been part of NIBCARD Games and contributes to the Nigerian tabletop community. Ryan and Ric attempt to pitch games that include “destructive insects”. Will Ryan’s digital to tabletop game idea impress our judge? Can Ric successfully entertain a baby, pitch a board game and keep his sanity all at once? You can follow Presh Wonah on Twitter @boardgame_Presh and check out the games being developed in Nigeria at NibcardGames.com. Like the content that is filing your ears? Consider giving to our Patreon and connect with One Board Family even more. https://www.patreon.com/oneboardfamily The track “Balkana” was created by 4bstr4ck3r. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/4bstr4ck3r/ The post Will it Game? Episode 58 with Presh Wonah appeared first on One Board Family.