The BoardGameGeek Podcast

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Fortnightly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends

    Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends Ambie Valdés from the Board Game Blitz podcast joins me to talk about how different stages in life change what and how we play board games. I talk about 5 games that are made for kids but adults also enjoy while you get a peek into what games Ambie’s twins enjoyed throughout the years. Ending with happy memories with friends and family. Happy 10 year anniversary to the Board Game Bliz Podcast! 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:36 Get to know Ambie 00:04:10 Life Changes and Their Impact on our Gaming tastes and playing 00:41:30 Top 5 Games made for Kids 00:42:25 Go Away Monster 00:44:26 Animal Upon Animal 00:47:15 My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon 00:51:13 My Little Scythe 00:54:26 Zombie Kidz Evolution 00:58:19 Drop It 01:00:39 MicroMacro: Kids – Crazy City Park 01:05:07 Rhino Hero 01:09:41 Unlock Series - Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories 01:13:09 Brick Like This! 01:16:42 Kids Chronicles: Quest for Moon Stones 01:21:20 Digging for Dinos 01:24:40 Moment of Positivity 01:28:18 Where can you find Ambie? Ambie’s Websitehttps://portaly.cc/ambievaldeshttps://portaly.cc/BoardGameBlitzBoard Game Day book by Ambie in the BGG Store01:31:42 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Con https://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169 Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    1hr 34min

  2. 24 APR

    Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening

    Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening My Twitch streamer friend, Mark, joins me to talk about different types of solo modes, our favorite games with great solo modes and a couple of things that brings us joy, cooking and gardening. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:20 Get to know MP aka Mr. Peebles aka Mark and HIs hobbies 00:07:21 Solo Games - Different Types and Modes 00:08:01 Discussing - Beat Your Own Score Mode 00:11:25 Automation / AI Bots Modes 00:17:29 Solo Only games 00:19:05 Campaign or Legacy Solo 00:20:39 Two-Handed Solo Play: Pros and Cons 00:23:40 Exploring Solo War Games 00:28:41 Top 5 Games with the Best Solo Modes 00:29:34 Black Forest 00:33:07 Delivery Witches 00:35:37 Boonlake 00:40:25 The Guild of Merchant Explorers 00:43:59 Hadrian's Wall 00:49:37  The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game  The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Trick-Taking Game00:54:21 Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin  00:01:00:51 Cascadia 00:01:03:39 Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game 00:01:09:33 Planet Unknown 00:01:16:11 Honorable Mentions in Solo Gaming 00:01:16:30 Suna Valo: Solomodus 00:01:18:49 The Surprising Solo Mode of Fluxx https://www.looneylabs.com/solofluxxDog Fluxx00:01:25:26 Moments of Positivity 00:01:35:24 Where to find Mr. Peebles MPeebles on Twitchmpplays.com00:01:37:38 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Con https://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169 Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    1hr 40min

  3. 10 APR

    Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and Rainbows

    Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and Rainbows Banzainator joins me to talk about selling our games, the games we will never sell, and enjoy running and rainbows. 00:00:00 Intro BGG Podcast Episode 6300:04:08 The Art of Selling and Culling Games Pirate Ship00:15:45 Have you heard of Whatnot? Banzainator’s ProfileBanzainator’s Referral link00:21:45 Top 5 Games That Will Never Leave Our Collection 00:21:57 Takenoko 00:24:57 Castles of Burgundy - Special Edition  00:28:48 Lords of Waterdeep 00:30:40 The Castles of Mad King Ludwig 00:33:37 Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Adventure 00:36:28 Grand Austria Hotel 00:41:01 Three Sisters 00:42:56 Skull King 00:48:25 Yggdrasil 00:50:59 Scout 00:52:57 Moments of Positivity Starlight Children’s Foundation00:56:52 Where can you find Banz? Banzainator’s Linktree00:59:10 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Con https://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169 Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    1hr 2min

  4. 27 MAR

    Episode 91 - Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton - The Journey to hatch Chicken Fried Dice - Favorite Blank and Writes - Good food, cute heavy game, and a trip to Japan

    Designers and owners of Urban Professional Games, Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton joins me to talk about the journey of getting Chicken Fried Dice from inspiration to crowdfunding. We then talk about 15+ Blank and write games that we enjoy. And share some happy moments with good food, good friends, good games, and a trip to Japan. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:17 Meet the Designers: Ashwin and Rob Urban Professional GamesCoin Flip Games00:06:24 The Journey of Chicken Fried Dice Chicken Fried Dice00:28:57 The Importance of Community and Mentorship 00:37:36 Key Tips for Aspiring Game Designers 00:39:56 5 Blank and Write 00:41:35 Next Station: London 00:44:30 Let's Make a Bus Route 00:46:15 Three Sisters 00:49:49 Cartographers 00:52:45 Welcome To 00:55:17 Dice Cards 01:00:13 Silver and Gold 01:00:27 Tempus Imperium from Chris Anderson 01:02:32 Merchants of Magick: A Set a Watch Tale 01:06:18 Wok and Roll 01:11:10 Corinth 01:14:54 Cascadia: Rolling Rivers 01:19:24 Twice As Clever! 01:21:20 (Honorable Mention) Draft & Write Records 01:23:37 Moments of Positivity and Community Washington State Tabletop Game Alliance at the  Tokyo game marketTantrum con and Clarence SimpsonSweetlands01:28:46 Where can you find Ashwin and Rob  Ashwin: BoardGameGhee on Bluesky and most socials Rob: Coinflipgames on Bluesky 01:30:35 Outro  (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Con https://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169 Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    1hr 33min

  5. 13 MAR

    Episode 90: Roberta Taylor - Canadian Board Game Scene - Top 5 games we don’t get played nearly enough

    Roberta Taylor joins me to talk about her games and the Canadian board game scene. We discuss games we wish we could get to the table more often. And we are looking forward to more warmth to our days and meeting up with friends to game. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:15 Getting to know Roberta Taylor 00:05:25 Exploring the Canadian Board Game Scene Eric M. LangSen-Foong LimDaryl AndrewsChristopher ChungLuke Parnell - Kerf Cut GamesBryan Bell(Please note that not all of the designers were mentioned but added them so people can look them up)00:06:03 Canadian Publishers KTBG / Burnt Island Games Hot Banana Games First Fish GamesOff the Page GamesRoxleyInside up GamesScorpion Masqué 00:09:23 Canadian Conventions Terminal City Tabletop ConBreakout ConToon conFallCon GOBfest 00:16:14 Female presenting Canadian Designers Erica BouyourisHelaina Cappel Marie Wong and Pauline KongStephanie KwokAlara CameronShannon McDowell00:19:16 Canadian Content Creators Mandi Hutchinson - Salt and Sass Games PodcastFoster the MeepleWatch it playedKovray00:29:10 5 games we don't get played nearly enough 00:29:58 Wicked and Wise 00:31:38 SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence  00:34:04 Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends  00:36:48 Endeavor Deep Sea 00:40:33 Targi 00:42:46 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship  00:45:29 Smug Owls 00:47:42 Nostalgic Comfort Games - Takenoko and Lords of Waterdeep 00:51:06 Paperback 00:53:53 Creature Comforts and Cascadia 00:59:06 Moment of Positivity 01:04:09 Where can you find Roberta? 01:08:26 Outro Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Con https://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169 Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    1hr 11min

  6. 27 FEB

    Episode 89: Marcus Ross - New York Toy Fair - Roll and Move Games Challenge - Robots taking over but you still gotta get good food.

    Designer and Publisher, Marcus Ross, joins me to talk about his experience at the Toy Fair in New York. He challenges me to come up with a list of fun Roll-and-Move games. Ending with us talking about robots and wontons. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:37 Getting to know Marcus Ross 00:03:35 Marcus's Favorite Game 00:09:41 Marcus's experience at the Toy Fair in New York 00:26:33 Top 5 Roll and Move Games BGG’s Roll, Spin, and Move list 00:30:33 Thunder Road: Vendetta 00:33:39 Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar 00:36:46 Colosseum  00:39:21 Marrakech 00:42:16 Mountain Goats (Mountain Goats: Legacy) 00:45:21 Magical Athlete (Hot Streak) 00:49:15 Ready Set Bet 00:52:57 Formula D 00:53:49 Stuffed Fables 00:55:22 Honorable "Dismention" - Clue 00:55:46 Deep Sea Adventure 00:59:09 Moment of Positivity 01:04:52 Where can you find Marcus and his games? Bluesky Discount Salmon & Letter Go at the Spielbound Board Game Cafe  Jingle Bell Roll from Chris Couch Games Seoul Journey currently on Backerkit Water Bear Games 01:06:41 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Con https://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169 Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    1hr 9min

  7. 13 FEB

    Episode 88: Justin Bell, Contributor with Meeple Mountain - Kitting out your Board Game Experience - Top 5 Games of 2025

    Justin Bell is back! He joins me to discuss all of the extra stuff we buy to make our board game experience better. This can be everything from upgrading bits from cardboard to wooden components to the perfect bags to always have on hand. Also, how much we love player aids. Then we discuss our top 5 games of 2025. Ending with how everyone should touch grass and bring baked goods to conventions. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:03 Justin's Journey in the Board Game Industry BGG Podcast Episode 30 The Five By Podcast 00:04:36 Favorite Game Mechanics and Personal Collection 00:17:20 The Art of Kitting Out: Personal Experiences and Tips Sunrise Tornado Playmat P’Kup 00:33:52 Player Aids: Enhancing the Gaming Experience Every Game Needs a Player Aid Article 00:36:09 The Debate on Game Inserts 00:39:39 Upgrades for Game Night Microfiber Bags “Size of Justin’s Hands” Modern Meeple Allplay 00:46:38 Top 5 Games of 2025 00:47:16 Ayar: Children of the Sun  00:50:26 SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 00:53:09 Jungo / Hachi Train /  Nanatoridori 00:55:56 Citizens of the Spark 00:58:21 Masters of Crime: Rapture  01:01:48 Endeavor: Deep Sea 01:06:21 Speakeasy 01:11:06 Sanctuary 01:13:30 Vantage 01:18:03 Pergola 01:21:23 Moment of Positivity 01:25:22 Where can you find Justin Bell? Meeple Mountain Instagram @JustinBellSays  X @JustinBellSays  01:26:41 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Con https://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169 Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    1hr 29min

  8. 30 JAN

    Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - His experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere

    Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere Get to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We talk tips for meeting with publishers, pitches, and sell sheets. Then we talk about 5 games that we usually will have with us, just in case. Then end with celebrating meeting people, other board gamers, and the next generation of gamers. 00:00:00 Introduction to Andrew Stiles 00:01:53 Andrew's Journey into Game Design 00:04:22 Inspiration Behind Wine Cellar 00:06:49 The Process of Getting Published 00:10:48 Balancing Hobbies and Game Design 00:15:24 Networking and Pitching to Publishers 00:21:59 The Art of the Sell Sheet 00:25:36 Thoughts on Rejection and Persistence 00:27:38 Crafting the Perfect Pitch 00:30:59 Collaboration with Publishers to develop games 00:32:03 Designing with Expansions or Promos in Mind 00:34:04 Managing Multiple Prototypes 00:34:20 Summary - 3 Key Tips for working with publishers 00:35:00 5 Games we take everywhere 00:36:46 Forest Shuffle 00:38:35 Flip 7 00:40:51 Azul Travel Edition 00:43:24 Duck and Cover 00:45:52 Voyages 00:49:02 Scout 00:51:17 Marvel Remix 00:53:11 Trinket Trove 00:56:54 Wine Cellar and Lost Cities 00:59:28 Rumble Nation 01:03:10 Moment of Positivity 01:10:32 Where to find Andrew and His Games Andrew Stiles on Facebook Tantrum Con, Gama, Origins, Gen Con, and maybe Pax Unplugged Tabletop Submarine & the Dice, Camera, Action Podcasts Digging for Dinos             Garden Club & Pedal             Wine Cellar 3Tricky Pigs 01:14:42 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Register for Brave & Bold Learn-to-play events at Gen Con https://resurrection.games/products/brave-bold-bag-building-combat-game?variant=48030270587112&UTM_medium=referral&UTM_source=bggpodcast&UTM_campaign=gencon26 The Crew: Make Your Own Missions Contest during the month of May to celebrate the upcoming launch of The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth at Gen Con this summer.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVvJrK6T1E-95FancGXZPJcS9l6AzoEzxg3TTx6Mbdcfxqew/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101624608455211411169 Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

    1hr 17min
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Fortnightly casual conversations with passionate gamers who geek out about board games, the mechanisms behind them, and the people who create them.

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  • Creator
    BoardGameGeek
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 BoardGameGeek, LLC
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    The BoardGameGeek Podcast

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