On Board Games 
OBG 591: Expansionism
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivers about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Fantasy Realms Similo Eternal Decks Noobs in Space The Hobbit There and Back Again Kokeshi You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (23:21) Then, the two talk about expansions, when they are needed and when they aren;t. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Joe Slack from Crazy Like a Box about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: So Clover Fjords The Fog Twilight Imperium 4 Saboteur You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (20:02) Then, the two talk about the impact player count has on game design. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 589: Teachability
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Phasers vs Grazers http://frogjumpinggames.com Fate of the Fellowship DC Breakout Arkham Asylum My Father's Work Monopoly Deal No Mercy Catan on the Road You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:37) Then, the two talk about game teaching a game and the design considerations about that. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 588: Balance
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Clusterpuck http://frogjumpinggames.com Phasers vs Grazers http://frogjumpinggames.com Fate of the Fellowship Reign of Dragoness Half Truth Second Guess Trick Takers You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (46:16) Then, the two talk about game balance and is it important? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 587: Action
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Mark Elias about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Werewolf Ito Turing Machine Poker You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (16:14) Then, the two talk about using game play logic in the movies. The We Funder link for We Could be Heroes is at https://wefunder.com/we.could.be.heroes.film/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 586: Review-a-palooza
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivvers all about the recent BGG@Sea cruise they took down under. After that, they dive into one of the largest Review-a-palooza's they've ever done. Games reviewed are: Panda Royale Moon Colony Bloodbath Koekeshi Ticket To Ride Marklin Animal Rescue Team (followed by an ad break) Vivo Rebel Princess Lightspeed Arena Forest Shuffle Eternal Decks A Place for all my Books Nemesis Gnoming Around 3-2-1 Countdown Toilz + Trouble You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (33:14) Then, the reviews continue. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
OBG 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: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek