39 episodes
First Player Token Derek Bruff
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- Leisure
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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Welcome to the First Player Token podcast, a board game review podcast for people who enjoy playing board games with family and friends. If you'd love to try a few new games, but you feel a little overwhelmed when you see the board game aisle at Target or Barnes & Noble, this podcast is for you.
In each episode, I recommend a game that's been a hit with my family or friends, sharing a bit about how the game plays, why it's fun, and why you might want to try it. Most episodes feature a special guest or two, maybe one of my children or a niece or nephew or my wife Emily, who provides color commentary. (She's a painter and has lots to say about the art and design in the games we play!) Episodes are geared for folks who aren't already into board gaming as a hobby; I don't assume you've played a lot of games or know the lingo. And episodes are short, usually around ten minutes, so you don't have to spend a lot of time getting a recommendation.
Listen to First Player Token on my website, https://derekbruff.org/blogs/firstplayertoken/, or search for "First Player Token" in your favorite podcast app.
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Episode 34 - Isle of Skye
In this episode, we become Scottish chieftains expanding our lands in… Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King!
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First Play - Kohaku
In this "First Play" bonus episode, we take a look at the game Kohaku from 25th Century Games, a 2020 game designed by Danny Devine with art also by Danny Devine!
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Color Commentary - Mysterium
Here's an extended cut of Emily's color commentary on the game Mysterium!
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Episode 33 - Mysterium
In this episode, we work together to solve a murder in the game with no words… Mysterium!
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First Play - Power Plants
Today we have some initial impressions of the game Power Plants after a first play!
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Episode 32 - Gobblet Gobblers
In this episode, we take a look at Gobblet Gobblers, a game that you’ll want to know about if you’re tired of playing tic-tac-toe!
Customer Reviews
10 minutes to know if a game is good for your family and friends
Derek is descriptive and concise. I love that he avoids board gamer slang and talks about how each game plays with kids. The kid commentary is always entertaining.
Even the "long" episodes are under 20 minutes. Why not try it?
Lovely, well-edited, doesn’t overstay its welcome
I’ve been looking for a board game podcast that’s easily digestible and fun to listen to; too many out there are long, unedited, and kind of boring. This podcast is just the opposite - it’s interesting, fun, and edited quite well. And each game he spotlights is excellent! An instant sub from me!
Derek knows his stuff!
Love listening to his insights on tabletop games and have followed Derek’s reviews over the years. Nice to hear him talk about his passion.