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: @onboardgames 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 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 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

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: 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

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: 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

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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: 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 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 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

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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: 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

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: 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

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 has designed to help with that. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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 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

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: 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 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/   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

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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: 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

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: 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

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: 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

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   Twitter: @onboardgames 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 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 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

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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 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, 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.  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slugfestgames/the-red-dragon-inn-9-the-undercity   (56:17) Lastly, Erik, Don, and Bruce take a look at point scoring systems in games and the effect they have both psychologically and on the game itself. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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: 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

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   Twitter: @onboardgames 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 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  ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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: https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1576414760360.pdf 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 Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

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 Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this very special episode of On Board Games, continue to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness. But first, Don and Erik talk about: Blood on the Clocktower Curse of the Dark GI Joe Mission Critical Uberstax City of Mist Tiny Epic Crimes which is currently on Kickstarter We talk to or hear from: (33:37) Stephen Buonocore, the Podfather of Gaming (57:07) The Swarmcast (59:44) Giles Pritchard 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 Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this very special episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik take some time to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness. We talk to or hear from: (2:00) Scott Nicholson (26:38) Stephen from the Spiel (27:47) Eric Summerer (43:35) Kathleen Mercury (47:44) Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games 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 Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek  

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:   Agents of SMERSH the Epic Edition Oathsworn The Pumpkin Problem ISS Vanguard   (26:35) Then, they reflect on the past 16 years of broadcasting and changes in the game industry.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played lately, including:   Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game Cold Case - A Pinch of Murder Superskill Pinball - Star Trek Dark Elf Dice Frosthaven EscapeWelt Puzzle box Kickstarter   (29:19) Then, they talk about the World Series of Boardgaming (promo code: podfather) and this year's Essen game fair.   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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Joe Slack about games they've played lately, including:   Friday Dungeon World GI Joe Deck Builder: Shadow of the Serpent Gloomhaven App Steampunk Rally Vampire The Masquerade Rivals: Heart of Europe The Birthday Burglar   14 Frantic Minutes Kickstarter   (18:27) Then, they talk designing games that play in real-time.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by Jon Maness to review a whole bunch of games including: Welcome To... The House of Wisdom - https://unclezezzeac.games/the-house-of-wisdom Costume Party Detective/Assassin Dungeon Mayhem Dungeon Party Vampire: The Masquerade - Rivals : Shadows and Shrouds Anchorman Trogdor Monster Crunch Oathsworn   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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Laurie Blake from No Rolls Barred about games they've played lately, including: Wonderland's War Return to Dark Tower Bristol 1350 Black Death   No Rolls Barred   (26:36) Then, they talk about color commentary in games like Blood on the Clocktower.   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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac  talk about games they've played lately, including: My Fathers Work GI Joe Deckbuilder The future of legacy games   (17:25) Then, they talk what steps to take when you are ready to start physically designing your game.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Robert Searing to  talk about games they've played lately, including: Outer Rim Funkos new Jurrasic Park game Chronicles of Avel The Librarians card game Agents of SMERSH Secrets of the Lost Station Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals   Robert Searing https://www.inserthere.me/   (21:14) Then, they talk about Robert's trip to this year's GenCon.   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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including: Exit Orient Express GI Joe RPG Gravwell Burgle Bros Erik's results with storing games with the Bin Packing Problem   (11:52) Then, they talk about issues in their gaming group and possible solutions.   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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Reed Little to talk about games they've played lately, including: Masks EscapeWelt https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ Star Wars Outer Rim with the Unfinished Business Expansion Production copy of Blood on the Clocktower C4 Labs Die coaster https://www.c4labs.com/product-category/gaming-products/gaming-accessories/   (14:27) Then, they take a look at super hero RPGs. The history, the difference between them and other RPGs, and what they look for in one.   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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk with Nikhil Puhrasher bout games they've played lately, including: Aquatica Tapestry Spirit Island: Jagged Earth Foundations of Rome Return to Dark Tower Ark Nova Website boardgamethinking.com or email him at boardgamethinking@gmail.com   (22:45) Then, they dive deeply into aspects of board game design.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about games they've played lately, including: Longshot the Dice Game EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ https://www.escapewelt.com/ Unlock Mythic Adventures and Star Wars Kabuto Sumo GI Joe RPG Outer Rim Unfinished Business Box1   (33:46) Then, they dive into what is fun and what makes board games fun.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately, including: Trash Pandas Eclipse: New Dawn Dune EscapeWelt: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ https://www.escapewelt.com/ This Didn't Happen: Kickstarter link The Artemis Project: Satellites and Commanders Painting Return to Dark Tower and SpeedPaints   (24:52) Then, they talk about mystery in board games.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik are joined by Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games to talk about games they've played lately, including: Gizmos The Boys: This is Gonna Hurt Time Stories: Madame The King is Dead Cartographers The GI Joe RPG from Renegade Games Satelites and Commanders for the Artemis Project   Tiny Epic Vikings on Kickstarter   (18:56) Then, the three talk about Tiny Epic Vikings, how Kickstarter has changed over the years, and of course, shipping.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steven Mount to talk about games they've played lately, including: Return to Dark Tower This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter coming in June) Evil Genius's upcoming take on d20 Modern with many IPs A quick detour about Highlander Bohnanza Architects of the West Kingdom   (19:13) Erik and Steven talk about how to introduce people to boardgames and give a plethora of game recommendations.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including: Corsairs Discuss upcoming expansions to the GI Joe Deckbuilder and Star Wars Outer Rim Time Breaker The Tea Dragon Society Return to Dark Tower   (20:13) Erik and Don talk about how to get started painting minitaures, the amazingness that is Army Painter Speedpaints, and options when you just want the painting done quickly.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don review a bunch of games: Heul Doch MauMau Nemesis Lockdown Unlock: The Nautilus Traps Pan Am L.L.A.M.A. Blood on the Clocktower Dune Betrayal Draftosaurus Return to Dark Tower Marvel United   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Stephanie Straw are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about what they've played/done lately including: Living Forest Cytosis Ark Nova Pan Am Voyages Spacebase   Joe Slack can be found at https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/     (22:15) Next, the three discuss careers in the gaming industry. What jobs there are and how to get them.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik are joined by Marc Specter from Grand Gamers Guild to talk about what they've played/done lately including: Tir Na Nog Box One Spiel Presents "Made for Play" Everdell Belgium Beer Race   Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/   (21:13) Next, they talk about things they've tried related to gaming including: Storing games most efficiently using the Bin Packing Problem http://verolog.deis.unibo.it/bpp-spreadsheet-solver. Doing a one-print run expansion for Endangered https://grandgamersguild.com/products/endangered-monarch-butterflies Making your own game boxes Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Stephen Hanan talk about what they've played/done lately including: Payday Frost Haven Inscription Nemesis Lockdown Mystery Dice Kickstarter Merchants & Maruaders Star Trek Panic Tiny Epic Dungeons   Great news! ShushCon is coming up: http://shushcon.com/   (19:27) Next, they talk about how to start playing RPGs. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac, Don and Erik talk about what they've played/done lately including: OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST My City Nemesis Lockdown A discussion about stove top burners 3D puzzles Lego Netflix aka brickloot.com Inscription (20:50) Next, they talk about Issacs theory that what we call theme is actually setting and theme is actually focus. You can check his original tweets about this at https://twitter.com/KindFortress/status/1489305625993654273   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about what they've played lately including: OBG's upcoming AMA on r/Boardgames on Reddit. February 15th 1pm CST Our upcoming 15th anniversary King Arthur movies How a bumper sticker got Don out of a ticket The Cupid Crisis Dungeon world Battlestar Galactica (28:53) Next, they talk about essence games, what they are and what are some good ones.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don, Erik and Isaac talk about what they've played lately including: Final BGG Con Recap Golem Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals - The Wolf and Rat This Didn't Happen Kickstarter That Time You Killed Me (30:35) Next, they talk about campaign games and why they are so hard to finish.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including: 5 Parsecs from Home Monopoly Builder Horrified American Cryptids The Primary 18 Holes (29:02) Next, they talk about Jackbox Party Pack 8 and each of the games within.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with TC Petty III from Renegade Games Studio about what they've played lately including: Imperium Batman Gotham City Chronicles Co2 Lords of Vegas Super Skill Pinball The Hunger Lost Ruins of Anorak This Didn't Happen (Kickstarter happening January 5th. Preview is here.) (21:44) Next, the three talk about the design of the GI Joe Deck-building game and game design in general. Link to the Inverse Genius episode all about GI Joe: http://www.inversegenius.com/inversegenius/2016/9/17/ig-010-you-joe Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk Marc from the Grand Gamers Guild about what they've played lately including: Gorinto Five Parsecs from Home Skyrim This Didn't Happen (13:52) Next, Marc dives into his very eventful trip to Essen. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this special episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about their experiences going on at BGG.Con right now. Marvel Champions BSG Masterthieves Other games Gamer Glass Many Worlds Tavern  Faiyum Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this special episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about their experiences going on at BGG.Con right now. Buonocore challenge GI Joe Deckbuilder Land vs Sea Furnace Kingdom Builder Azul: Queen's Garden  Eclipse BGG Roundup  Gamecrafter Everything Epic Yarro Studios Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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 Direct download: obg450_041921.mp3

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played lately including: Deep Space D6 Armada Sentinels of the Multiverse Oblivaeon Jackbox Party Pack 8 King Chocolate Super Kitty Bug Slap Bloblobber Deadly Doodles (29:11) Next they discuss their plans for BGG.Con in Dallas. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don talks with Jason Perez of Shelf Stories about games he's played lately including: Tendiya Kingjoy's Music Bakery (16:54) Next they discuss games representing culture in games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately, including: Mini Rogue Sky Towers Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket Grav Well 2nd edition Roguebook (37:01) Next they discuss games they consider to be recent hidden gems and what to do about them disappearing. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Isaac and Stephanie Straw talk with Curt Cover from Smirk and Dagger games about industry topics including: What has been happening with each person Distribution changes (42:38) Next they discuss completely redeveloping an older game. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk with Marc from the Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played recently, including: Endangered Marvel Champions Architects of the Collosium IDW Games Artemis Odyssey Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/the-artemis-odyssey?ref=discovery&term=artemis (14:37) Next they discuss how to bring back and improve and older game design. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Kathleen talk with Joe Slack about games they've played recently, including: Micro Dojo Greased Lightning Catan The Artemis Odyssey Steampunk Rally Zestrea Corporate Shuffle Joe Slack (https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/) (20:05) Next they discuss expansions and various concepts around designing them. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about games they've played recently, including: Search for Planet X Scooby Doo Escape From the Haunted Mansion The Artemis Odyssey Roll Movie The current Broken Token issue Next they discuss moving the show to a bi-weekly format. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce are joined by Bez to talk about games they've played recently, including: Downforce - Target edition iMagician http://www.stuffbybez.com/ (20:57) Then they talk about the UK Games Expo. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bryan Warren to talk about games they've played recently, including: FASERIP System Magic: The Gathering Firefly the board game Roll Camera (12:09) Then they talk about what different types of players are looking for in their RPG characters. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don is joined by Bob Wieman and Chris Bell to talk about games they've played recently, including: Dune Imperium The Initiative Betrayal Legacy Escape the Room: The Cursed Dollhouse Gaslands Team 3 (26:00) Then they dive into game variability and how it impacts game play. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played recently, including: Dungeon Drop Gorinto Dale of Merchants Search for Planet X (25:07) Then they dive into ending a campaign game, either board or RPG. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk with Lydia-Rae about games they've played recently, including: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Reaper Bones miniatures Escape Room Dollhouse game The Independence Incident Other escape room games (20:47) Then they dive into hosting gaming events in coffee shops and other public places. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Adam C. about games they've played recently, including: Cthulhu Invictus Shadows of the Demon Lord Vampire The Masquerade: Rivals Reaper Bones miniatures Kings Dilemma The Independence Incident (14:10) Then they dive into Megadungeons and open gaming. What they are, how they work, and how to do it. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac talk about games they've played recently, including: Cockroach Poker Skull Faiyum Deep Space D6 (16:22) Then they dive into Amazon striking back at counterfeit games, the current global shipping crisis, and what going back to game conventions might be like. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with the Podfather himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played recently, including: Wingspan Pises Grand Gamer's Guild Meeple Spatula The Independence Incident Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals Roguebook Escape Room in a Box: The Walking Dead (23:52) Then they go into a triple play about games with minis. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce talk with John Maness about games they've played recently, including: ESPN Trivia Night Funko Pops games The Outer Worlds Crokinole (26:13) Then they discuss returning to games with actual people, face-to-face. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Kathleen talk with Joe Slack games they've played recently, including: Isle of Cats Fantasy Realms Shottentotten Firefly The Crew No Thanks Deep Sea Adventure Deep Space D6 Board Game Design Course https://www.crazylikeabox.com/ (17:23) Then they discuss how to teach game design well.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don Erik and Adrienne talk about various game-related areas of interest before diving into reviews. They look at: Canvas Sky Towers Burgle Bros 2 Aldr the High Sage Vampire the Masquerade Strange Worlds Blood Bowl III (video game) Champ'd Up: Slam Down   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Rob Osterman about what they've been playing lately, including: Cold Case Gorinto Lawyer Up Warhammer 40k Racoon Tycoon (19:31) Then they delve into streaming games, both tabletop and RPGs.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Bruce talk with Michael J Fox about what tabletop and video games they've been playing lately. Michael on Twitter - twitter.com/idlemichael  Michael on Twitch - twitch.tv/idlemichael  (25:27) Then they delve into the differences between skill based and luck based game shows, and explore Alex Horne’s gameshow creativity.    Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Jonathan Chaffer about what they've been playing lately, including: Cold Case Nivilier Project L The challenge with coop games Letter Jam Cringle Caper and Independence Incident PnP and Pre-order Preorder: https://grandgamersguild.com/shop/the-independence-incident-the-kringle-caper-bundle/ PnP: https://grandgamersguild.com/shop/the-independence-incident-the-kringle-caper-bundle-pnp/   (14:28) Then they talk the challenge of designing escape room games, especially with only 18 cards. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Stephanie Straw talk about what they've been playing lately. Stephanie Straw @StephStrawGames Stephanie's Extra Life (15:39) Then they talk about bias and the value of rating systems. They also dive into what could be done to get more out of ratings in the future. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Nat Levan and Joshua J Mills about what they've been playing lately including: Half Truth Bowsers Fury Terraforming Mars with 3d pieces Be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Aldabas: Doors of Cartagena! https://bit.ly/3ebxMP0 (12:58) Then the three do a triple-play about games with numbers on the cards. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Jon Maness from Swarmcast about what they've been playing lately including: One Deck Dungeon Talisman Marvel United Assassin's Creed Odyssey Star Wars RPG Tiny Epic Tactics (Coop) Aldr the High Sage Aldabas (28:03) Then the three talk about IP games, specifically comics, and what that means about gameplay and expectations. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Kathleen and Erik talk about what they've been playing lately including: Cribbage Talisman Oink Games (10:42) Then the two of them do a triple-play on spy games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk about what they've been playing lately including: Can't Stop Battletech / Mechwarrior 5 Valheim (17:58) Then the two of them talk about games they haven't played in years but want to get back to the table. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Kathleen talk with Bez about what they've been playing lately including: Playtesting My City Iron Dragon Flee Bez http://www.stuffbybez.com/ https://twitter.com/stuffbybez   (26:57) Then the three of them talk about Game Jams and different ways to use them. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Kathleen talk about what they've been playing lately including: Wizard Tiny Epic Pirates Llama Burgle Bros 2 Before I Kill You Mr. Spy Terraforming Mars (16:09) Then the two of them take a look at games that take up small space but provide big gameplay. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about what they've been playing/doing lately including: Secrets of the Lost Station/Gloomhaven Burgle Bros Valheim The Division 2 Marvel Champions (9:39) Then the two of them discuss methods for creating RPG scenarios like the 5 Room Dungeon. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about what they've been playing/doing lately including: Game design Marvel Champions Decktective (21:41) Then the two of them discuss dive into a discussion about motivation theory and motivation for the player. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

On this episode of On Board Games Donald and Erik talk about what they've been playing lately including: Flux Marvel Champions Colony Storm Kings Thunder (and D&D in general) The GISH (Great Int'l Scavenger Hunt) Valheim (30:09) Then the two of them discuss the Rulebook of the Future! Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

On this episode of On Board Games Donald is joined by Giles and Calvin Wong Tze Loon. They talk about what they've been playing lately. Calvin Wong Tze Loon 黃子倫 @ithayla https://twitter.com/ithayla  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4853363/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1  Giles Pritchard @caradocp https://twitter.com/caradocp   (20:53) Then they discuss immersion in games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

On this episode of On Board Games Donald is joined by Jon Maness and Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games. They talk about what they've been playing and the newest Tiny Epic Games - Tiny Epic Dungeons. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/tiny-epic-dungeons Michael Coe @Gamelyn_Games  https://www.gamelyngames.com/   Jon Maness http://swarmcastpodcast.com/    (20:03) Then they discuss what it takes to adapt a successful hobby game like Tiny Epic Galaxies to the more mass market friendly Tiny Epic Galaxies Blast Off.    Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Bill Corey talk about things they've been doing including: 18XX online (http://18xx.games) Roguebook Hades Terraforming Mars Boardgame Arena and Asmodee (20:01) Then the two talk about games with lots of plastic vs. games without. (1:09:08) Lastly, Erik and his son Piers talk about the Total War Warhammer series of games.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Don is joined by Scott Nicholson and Giles to talk about things they've been doing including: Star Wars Edge of the Empire Lost Ruins of Amak 18XX online (http://18xx.games) Game Stop stock (27:09) Then we catch up with what Giles and Scott are doing with games online. Giles is publishing Rascals as part of Kickstarter Zinequest  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/caradocgames/rascals-an-rpg-zine  Scott had resurrected Board Games With Scott as Board Games with Scott Live on YouTube. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyRBdPvcWK5vxva5ZCavsK6CtmudaG7F    Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Don, Kathleen, and Isaac talk about what they've played lately. (24:22) Then the trio dive into game play logging. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Don talk with Andrew Parks from Quixotic Games about games they've played including: Pandemic Legacy Season 0 The Division Corridor Dune Imperium Guildmaster Chopstick Mega Dexterity Challenge 3000 (17:14) Then the three talk all about creating a solo variant for both Core Worlds and Core Worlds Empires. Core Worlds Nemesis/Empires Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quixoticgames/core-worlds-empires-nemesis Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik, Isaac, and Kathleen talk about games they've played and things they've done lately, including: Scooby Doo Escape from the Haunted Mansion Protospiel Secrets of the Lost Station Gloomhaven: Jaws of the lion (19:03) Then the three talk all about game balance. What it is, is it needed, how can you gain it. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Bruce, Don, and Erik review a bunch of games. They look at: Wingspan Europa and Oceania Space Marines Adventure Game Rhino Hero Super Battle Scooby Do Betrayal at Mystery Mansion Rare Roses Chiseled Half-Truth Outsmarterd Overcooked #TheUpsideDownChallenge Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Don talk real briefly about the future of the show and OnRPGs. (5:31) Next, Don and Chris Bell talk about their next RPG endeavors. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Isaac talks with Dori Adar about what they've played lately including: Hades 7 Wonders Solo gaming Latice (22:14) Next, they take a look at Dori's ABS system of game design. https://doriadar.medium.com/abs-the-formula-for-building-games-about-building-9f4fb8ce6396 Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Bill Corey Jr. talk about what they've played lately including: Terraforming Mars (digital) Chiseled Agricola (18:16) Next, they take a look at one versus many games   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Isaac talk with Iain Chantler about what they've played lately including: The 7th Continent Spirit Island Terraforming Mars (20:16) Next, they take a look at how games can become more ecological sustainable. Sustainability in Games: http://www.sustainabilityingames.com/ Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Don is joined by Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild where they talk about how they’ve been entertaining themselves lately. (18:32) Next, they dig into the perils companies have to face after a successful Kickstarter campaign and what the Grand Gamers Guild can do to help. Also, at the end of the episode Marc makes a special offer to On Board Games listeners.  Grand Gamer's Guild holiday specials: Kringle Caper Special!  Buy 8 get 1 FREE and FREE U.S. shipping On Board Games Listener Specials 10% off on anything  - through midnight Wed Dec 10 with discount code: INVERSE Link to the GGG store: https://grandgamersguild.com/games/ Link to The Kringle Caper: https://grandgamersguild.com/the-kringle-caper/   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Don and Erik welcome Stephen Buonocore to talk about what they've played lately including: Twilight Imperium 4th edition War of the Ring Gloomhaven (digital) Evil Dead 2 Zombiecide: Night of the Living Dead (22:13) Next they talk about what they look for in different types of games like zombies, euros, RPGs ,etc. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Don, Erik, and Bruce talk about what they've played lately including: Half Truth Secrets of the Lost Station Gloomhaven (digital) Similo (27:15) Next they do a review of Jackbox Party Pack 7 (1:11:41) Lastly, Brian Counter is back with a look at Star Finder. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com

In this episode Don, Erik, and Isaac talk about what Isaac has been up to lately, including a new game of his that are coming out soon, Waddle Down Town. They also talk about prototyping digitally and other topics of interest. (29:46) The talk continues and leads into what they have been playing lately, including: Unlock Freedom Force Terraforming Mars (digital) Glory to Rome Scooby Doo Escape game Gloomhaven (digital) Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played recently including: Freedom Force Among Us Pop Up Dungeon Card Hunter (21:06) Next the two talk about shedding games from their collection and the Dewey Game-collection Life Cycle. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Bruce are joined by Your Moderator Chris to talk all about game shows and their connection to board games and vice versa. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played lately including: Jackbox Party Pack 7 The Kringle Caper Blood on the Clocktower (26:14) Then they discuss Bill's 6 types of problem players and what to do about them. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

In this episode Erik and Don talk about: Cartooner Erik finished painting the figures from Batman Big Trouble in Little China The Kringle Kaper Fiasco (21:14) Then they talk all about art games. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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

This episode starts with Erik and Don ranting about boards in board games before discussing the D&D Adventure Begins game, a new small escape room game from Grand Gamers Guild called The Kringle Caper, and them more general game ranting. (20:20) Then they discuss battle mats for RPGs including a look at Loke Battle Mats' Little Book of Battle Mats. (50:17) Lastly, Brian Counter joins us again to talk about Architects of the West Kingdom. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/ On Board Games is a proud member of the Punch Board Media Group. 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