49 episodes
First Player Token Derek Bruff
-
- Leisure
-
-
5.0 • 11 Ratings
-
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.
-
47. Tortuga 1667
In this episode, we board the Jolly Roger and steal from treasure from a Spanish galleon in Tortuga 1667!
-
-
45. Under Falling Skies
In this episode, we try to save the planet from a relentless alien invasion in Under Falling Skies!
-
44. The Blood of an Englishman
In The Blood of an Englishman, we see if Jack can steal the goose that lays golden eggs from the giant at the top of the beanstalk!
-
43. Tennessee Game Days
In this episode, I try out a new format by giving very brief reviews of ten games I played at our local board game convention, Tennessee Game Days, earlier this fall!
-
42. In Vino Morte
In this episode, we review In Vino Morte and try to figure out if our opponent put the poison in our glass or in his glass in the game!
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.