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Episodes

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  1. Oct 19, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    OBG 600: Circle of Conflict

    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming, Stephen Buonocore about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Thunder Road Vendetta and Ignition Excursions - Kickstarter is here. Magical Athlete The Kings Gambit Tichu Rock Hard 1977: Ear Candy Rune Rite - Kickstarter is here. You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:14) Then, the two talk…

  2. Oct 5, 2026 · 51 min

    OBG 599: Play it Again

    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Shannon Delheimer about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Final Titan For Sale Diamonds Thunder Road: Ignition Jibber Jabble Pocket Wingspan Return to Dark Tower You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (15:10) Then, the two talk about games that play differently the second time.…

  3. Sep 21, 2026 · 47 min

    OBG 598: Going Deep

    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Danny Meese from Deep Deck about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Chess Loony Quest The Gang Can't Stop Alice is Missing You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (18:53) Then, the two talk about the design of Deep Deck and how to create connection with social games. The Deep Deck Kickstarter can be found here.…

  4. Sep 7, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    OBG 597: It's Unusual

    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Hitster Cozy Stickerville Stage Tour Pictures Camp Grizzly Market Fresh You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (43:33) Then, the two talk about games with unusual mechanics. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius:…

  5. Aug 24, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

    OBG 596: IPs

    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Spectre of Grand Gamers Guild about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Traveluencer X-Com Miniatures Game Mofuchip Kingdom Rush Realtive Space You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (25:32) Then, the two talk about three different IP experiences for Grand Gamers Guild.…

Earlier episodes (95)
  1. Aug 10, 2026 OBG 595: Cattywampus
    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Tony Lawhorne about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Ladies & Gentlemen Space Base Drillers Lords of Vegas Underworld Fliptoons Relative Space Kingdom Rush Sizewise You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (28:08) Then, the two talk about Tony's new game Cattywampus and this year's GenCon.…
  2. Jul 27, 2026 OBG 594: Image Interpretation
    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Dewey Game Collection Lifecycle Trombone Champ Phasers vs. Grazers Pan Am LOTR Fellowship of the Ring The Trick Taking Game Mini Rogue: The Council You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (37:18) Then, the two talk about the Image Interpreation in terms of game…
  3. Jul 13, 2026 OBG 593: Tabletop Coach
    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Lee Hughs from Tabletop Coach about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Twilight Imperium 4 Coloma Stone Age Railroad Inc Tend Twilight Inscription Deduce or Die Awkward Guests You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (23:59) Then, the two talk about the Tabletop Coach app. You can beta test Tabletop Coach by clicking…
  4. Jun 29, 2026 OBG 592: Twilight Imperium Deconstructed
    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Clarence Timmerman from the Victory Track about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Hot Streak Clank! In Space Cozy Stickerville Obsession Finspan You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (21:24) Then, the two break down Twilight Imperium 4. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse…
  5. Jun 15, 2026 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.…
  6. Jun 1, 2026 OBG 590: Player Counts
    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…
  7. May 18, 2026 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…
  8. May 4, 2026 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…
  9. Apr 20, 2026 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/…
  10. Apr 6, 2026 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…
  11. Mar 23, 2026 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.…
  12. Mar 9, 2026 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/…
  13. Feb 23, 2026 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.…
  14. Feb 9, 2026 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:…
  15. Jan 26, 2026 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.…
  16. Jan 12, 2026 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.…
  17. Dec 29, 2025 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.…
  18. Dec 15, 2025 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…
  19. Dec 1, 2025 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:…
  20. Nov 17, 2025 OBG 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:…
  21. Nov 3, 2025 OBG 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:…
  22. Oct 20, 2025 OBG 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/…
  23. Oct 6, 2025 OBG 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:…
  24. Sep 22, 2025 OBG 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.…
  25. Sep 8, 2025 OBG 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…
  26. Aug 25, 2025 OBG 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------…
  27. Aug 11, 2025 OBG 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.…
  28. Jul 28, 2025 OBG 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:…
  29. Jul 14, 2025 OBG 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:…
  30. Jun 30, 2025 OBG 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…
  31. Jun 16, 2025 OBG 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------…
  32. Jun 2, 2025 OBG 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.…
  33. May 19, 2025 OBG 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…
  34. May 5, 2025 OBG 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.…
  35. Apr 21, 2025 OBG 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…
  36. Apr 7, 2025 OBG 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:…
  37. Mar 23, 2025 No episode this week
    Sorry listeners, Erik fell off a ladder and broke his pelvis in 3 places so there hasn't been time to record an episode. Good news is he is on the mend and should have an episode ready in two weeks, so stay tuned and thanks for listening.
  38. Mar 10, 2025 OBG 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:…
  39. Feb 24, 2025 OBG 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…
  40. Feb 10, 2025 OBG 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.…
  41. Jan 27, 2025 OBG 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.…
  42. Jan 13, 2025 OBG 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------…
  43. Dec 30, 2024 OBG 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:…
  44. Dec 16, 2024 OBG 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:…
  45. Dec 3, 2024 OBG 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:…
  46. Nov 18, 2024 OBG 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.…
  47. Nov 4, 2024 OBG 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/…
  48. Oct 21, 2024 OBG 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.…
  49. Oct 7, 2024 OBG 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------…
  50. Sep 23, 2024 OBG 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.…
  51. Sep 9, 2024 OBG 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------…
  52. Aug 26, 2024 OBG 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…
  53. Aug 12, 2024 OBG 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…
  54. Jul 29, 2024 OBG 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.…
  55. Jul 15, 2024 OBG 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.…
  56. Jul 1, 2024 OBG 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.…
  57. Jun 17, 2024 OBG 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.…
  58. Jun 3, 2024 OBG 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…
  59. May 20, 2024 OBG 538: UnPub Experierences
    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: The Podfather Cruise II overview Cabanga Penny Black Expressions My Fathers Work That's not a Hat You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (39:41) Next, they talk about the UnPub convention and Bruce's experiences there.…
  60. Apr 29, 2024 OBG 537: Bouba Kiki
    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played including: Dead Man's Draw Camel Up Bier Pioniere Ora et Labora A brief tangent on budgeting You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (24:40) Next, they talk about the psychology behind Bouba Kiki and Stroop and designing games around these types of concepts. The…
  61. Apr 22, 2024 OBG 536: Conflict Resolution
    On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played including: The Morrison Game Factory Mystery Dice Planet Unknown HeroQuest Isle of Cats Castles of Burgundy GameFound You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (26:08) Next, they talk about conflict resultions in RPGs and how to make that conflict fun and memorable.…
  62. Apr 8, 2024 OBG 535: Too Big for Kickstarter
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Bob Wieman, the Scholeologist himself, to talk about games they've played including: Marvel Champions Istanbul the dice game Masks RPG Goblin Quest RPG Trophy Gold RPG Bohananza The Crew You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (27:36) Next, they talk about Kickstarter, are there companies that are too big for it, and what impact…
  63. Mar 25, 2024 OBG 534: New Collection
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including: Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition Picture Perfect Quacks of Quedlinberg Discworld RPG Outgunned RPG You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (20:53) Next, they talk briefly about ShushCon and Token Con and then about creating a new game collection from scratch.…
  64. Mar 11, 2024 OBG 533: Innovation vs. Iteration
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played including: Gloomhaven - http://gloomhaven-storyline.com Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition Sentinels of the Multiverse Furnace Imperial You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (21:08) Next, they talk about innovation vs. iteration in game design and its impacts.…
  65. Feb 26, 2024 OBG 532: Engaging Players
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including: Magical Kitties Save the Day Rising Sun Forest Shuffle Captain Sonar (14:54) Next, they talk about getting your players to be engaged with your RPG campaign. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter:…
  66. Feb 12, 2024 OBG 531: Games From our Youth
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce are joined by Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies to talk about games they've played including: Ice Cool Rhino Hero Binho Camp Grizzly Mythwind Ready Set Bet Allies or Enemies YouTube Channel (23:43) Next, they talk about games from their youth and what it is about them they remember most. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse…
  67. Jan 29, 2024 OBG 530: New Year New Games
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Don and Bruce to talk about games they've played including: Return to Dark Tower RPG Ghostbusters RPG Draft Duel Imperial The Patriot Sushi Boat Tiny Epic Cthulhu Blood on the Clocktower Next, they talk about what they they will play or what they are interested in 2024. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius:…
  68. Jan 15, 2024 OBG 529: Choosing Games
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Level Up Board Game Podcast host Patrick Hepner to talk about games they've played including: ISS Vanguard Frost Punk Obsession Thunder Road Vendetta (29:06) Next, they talk about how to choose what game to play next at game night. Link to Erik's game menu. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius:…
  69. Dec 18, 2023 OBG 528: Game Marketing 101
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guild folk Marc Specter and Glenn Glaherty to talk about games they've played including: Leaf The Artemis Project Byline Aleph Null Friday Decrypto Sandwiches and City of Gangsters (prototypes) Shadow Kingdoms of Valeria The Artemis Odyssey (21:07) Next, the three talk about how to market boardgames.…
  70. Dec 4, 2023 OBG 527: BGG Mercury Style
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played including: Parade Run Fugitive Challengers (15:34) Next, the two talk about Kathleen's experiences at BGG Con. http://handgames21.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed:…
  71. Nov 20, 2023 OBG 526: BGG Con 2023
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played and Erik's experience at BGG.Con 2023. Games talked about include: Sky Team Horrified Greek Monsters Pirate Borg Farflung Blood on the Clocktower War of the Ring War of the Ring the card game Stranger Things Artemis Odyssey Merchants of Magick Quartermaster General ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse…
  72. Nov 6, 2023 OBG 525: Tactile Games
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Planet Unkown Dark Tower Covenant Silent Death Monster of the Week Mille Fiore Cleopatra and the Society of Architects Mayan Curse Kickstarter (20:23) Then they talk about games with tactile components and its impacts.…
  73. Oct 23, 2023 OBG 524: Discover Games
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Ace Ellett from Bluefish Games to talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Sky Team Fugitive 2nd edition Lost in the Shuffle Endangered Puzzled Pint Dash (19:09) Then they talk about games that can only be played once and the implications that has. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius:…
  74. Oct 9, 2023 OBG 523: Big Groups
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Spy Car Escape Head Trip Dice Forge Rattlebones Hoopla (30:45) Then they talk about games with large groups, from 10 - 1000. What works, what are some design thoughts, and how to keep that many people entertained. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius:…
  75. Sep 25, 2023 OBG 522: Fail Faster
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jay Cormier about games they've played lately and other things including: Gaslands Silent Death Mr. President Indiana Jones: The Sands of Adventure Monster of the week Fail Faster website Design Destiny Kickstarter Scott Nicholson's Introspective video about Design Destiny (15:08) Then they talk about the "fail faster" concept in game design and the tools Jay…
  76. Sep 11, 2023 OBG 521: The Human Element
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk with Bez about games they've played lately and other things including: The Crew Mr. President Connect Four Spin We Love Katmari Stuff by Bez website Endangered: American Red Wolves and Endangered Rescue Kickstarter (29:40) Then they talk about incorporating the human element in games. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse…
  77. Aug 28, 2023 OBG 520: Watch Me Quirk
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Thunder Road Vendetta Mr. President (22:35) Then they talk quirky games and what they bring to the table. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed:…
  78. Aug 14, 2023 OBG 519: Mercury Rising
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Final Girl Chicken! Whale to Look Nine Tiles Panic Skyteam The Game: Face to Face Search for Planet X (14:28) Then they talk what Kathleen's experience at GenCon, UKGE, and other cons. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/…
  79. Jul 31, 2023 OBG 518: Fat Joke of an Episode
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately and other things including: ISS Vanguard Quest Tower by Escape Welt Diablo IV Thunder Road Vendetta Monster of the Week One Night Ultimate Super Villains Cursed Court Gameframe Kickstarter (35:45) Then they talk what makes the weight of a game and when does it go from medium to heavy.…
  80. Jul 17, 2023 OBG 517: Time and Time Again
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Sen-Foong Lim and Banana Chan to talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Bloodbeam Badlands No Context Murano The Ground Hog Gambit The Bin Packing Problem (Excel files and instructions in the link) (15:00) Then they talk all about time travel in games, especially RPGs. ----------------------------------------------------------------…
  81. Jul 3, 2023 OBG 516: Grand Origins
    On this episode of On Board Games Don and Erik are joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Renegade Games Good Omens: an Ineffable Game Magic: The Gathering Great Excavations Maximum Apocalypse (18:55) Then they talk all about Grand Gamers Guild's Origins experience. ----------------------------------------------------------------…
  82. Jun 20, 2023 OBG 515: RPG Design Thoughts
    On this episode of On Board Games Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Vampire The Masquerade: Rivals Rengade Design Studio Feng Shui City of Mist Ready Set Bet Kickstarter Diabo IV Firefly Gamefound Ticket To Ride - Legacy Crossbows and Catapults FormulaGP (27:00) Then they talk all about RPG game design considerations.…
  83. Jun 5, 2023 OBG 514: Owlbear Beard Oil
    On this episode of On Board Games Don and Eriktalk about games they've played lately including: Grand Gamers Guild Kickstarter of Endeavor Deep Sea Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Monster Match Game Tiny War of the Ring project (17:20) Then they talk all about game-adjacent products that either do or should exist. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius:…
  84. May 22, 2023 OBG 513: Artificially Intelligent
    On this episode of On Board Games Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including: Renegade Games upcoming Good Omens game Thunder Road Final Girl Paint Pal Studio Steam Up Jackbox 9 (18:32) Then they talk AI in game design both ethically and practically. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account:…
  85. May 8, 2023 OBG 512: Unpub Hubub
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including: Mia and the Dragon Princess MLB the Show Ready Set Bet Monopoly the Pizza edition and Monopoly Millenium Roll and Rock Wavelength (26:35) Then they talk about Bruce's recent visit to UnPub; what to expect and what it is like. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius:…
  86. Apr 24, 2023 OBG 511: Remembering Klaus Teuber
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including: Black Sonata Catan Micro Macro: Crime City All In Puzzlewelt Final Girl (25:11) Then they talk about Klaus Teuber, his games, his legacy, and of course, Catan. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg…
  87. Apr 10, 2023 OBG 510: The Last Kingdom
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jason Washburn from Gamelyn Games about games they've played lately including: Scarface 1920 Blood on the Clock Tower Oathsworn ISS Vanguard Tir Na Nog Ready Set Bet Check out the Last Kingdom Kickstarter, going until April 14th https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/the-last-kingdom-board-game/description (22:28) Then they talk working on a licensed board…
  88. Mar 27, 2023 OBG 509: Being Cultured
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Nick Ferris about games they've played lately including: Flamecraft The Pharoah's Challenge at ShushCON Everdell Randomized Zelda Check out the Tir Na Nog Kickstarter, going live March 28 https://gamefound.com/projects/grand-gamers-guild/tir-na-nog-between-worlds (18:32) Then they talk about what a cultural consultant is and how it impacts board game design.…
  89. Mar 13, 2023 OBG 508: Insert Con Pun
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including: Viticulture 5 Parsecs from Home Valor RPG (11:21) Then Erik and Don take a look at how to run and what to experience in a smaller con. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS…
  90. Feb 27, 2023 OBG 507: Make a Point
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik, Don, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately including: Santorini New York Brindlewood Bay Ten Dates Tir Na Nog (30:11) Then, Jennifer Kitzman, customer service for Slugfest Games, joins Donald to talk about Dungeon Decorators, Red Dragon Inn 9 and how you keep a game fresh after 9 installments. Check out the Red Dragon Inn 9 Kickstarter.…
  91. Feb 13, 2023 OBG 506: Uh oh on the OGL
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately including: Betrayal at Baldur's Gate/House on the Hill Echoes Escapewelt Viticulture Endeavor Deap Sea preview (22:03) Then the two talk about the recent issue from WotC regarding the D&D OGL. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account:…
  92. Jan 30, 2023 OBG 505: Boardgame Like
    On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played lately including: Ark Nova Marvel Champions Luck be a Landlord Return to Dark Tower ISS Vanguard Gen 7 (25:16) Then the two talk about video games that are like boardgames. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg…
  93. Jan 16, 2023 OBG 504: Icebergs in the Mist
    On this episode of On Board Games Donald is joined by Kevin Carpenter of AWD Loot and the Rolling in the Mist podcast. They talk about the City of Mist RPG, GMing, and other RPG stuff. Kevin Carpenter - https://kevincarpenter.squarespace.com/ AWD Loot - https://www.youtube.com/@AWDLoot Son of Oak - City of Mist website - https://cityofmist.co/ City of Mist Discord - https://discord.gg/dmNWemgg3x…
  94. Jan 2, 2023 OBG 503: Building Character
    In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by John Wick to talk about some games we played including: Marvel Multiverse RPG City of Mist John Wick: https://www.patreon.com/thejohnwick and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPyPASGalHol_kq8J8ldG7w And then we dive into the 31 day character challenge and discuss characters in RPGs in general. NSFW: Link to the F'n D&D:…
  95. Dec 19, 2022 OBG 502: Celebration Part 3
    In this third very special episode of On Board Games, we continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness. We talk to or hear from: (2:18) Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild (22:30) Stephanie Frey (41:55) Bill Corey And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500+ episodes. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS…
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