WeAreBoard Podcast

WeAreBoard
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A board game podcast with three homies discussing mechanics / themes and everything in between.

  1. 07/11/2025

    Off the Shelf 14 - WABCON Spring Part 1

    Before the main event kicks off, the hosts gather for a mini WABCON: a smaller, laid-back session to ease into the weekend. In this episode, we talk about the games we played during our warm-up gathering, share early thoughts, and start building the hype for the full convention. It’s a casual start, but the energy is already ramping up. WABCON Spring popped OFF!

  2. 07/03/2025

    SOTW 13 - The Golden Age of Board Games

    In this episode of Spotlight of the Week, the crew tackles a big question: Are we living in the golden age of board games? With a flood of innovative designs, jaw-dropping production values, and more games than our shelves (and wallets) can handle, it certainly feels like a golden moment; but is it the peak or just another phase in an ever-evolving hobby? Join Tona, Erin, and Victor as they reflect on trends, hype cycles, and what might come next for the tabletop world.

  3. 06/25/2025

    WAB THOUGHTS 12 - The $20 Board Game Plan

    What if you only had $20 to build the ultimate board game collection… but the prices were completely made up? In this episode, we dive into a fantasy board game draft where each title has a made-up price tag and strategy is everything. Do you go for one big-box banger or stack your shelf with budget brilliance? It’s Stockpile money meets meeples—let the bargain hunting begin!

  4. 06/19/2025

    Off the Shelf 11: Galactic Grabs – Light, Luxury, and Legacy

    This week on Off the Shelf, we're reaching for the stars... literally. Tona, Erin, and Victor dive into Last Light, a real-time 4X race for dwindling resources on a dying star. Then it's full luxury with Galactic Cruise, where capitalism meets cosmic leisure. And finally, we unpack the ARCS expansion and what it adds to the space opera strategy experience. If you're into tension, tactics, or turbo-charged turns in the void, this one's for you.

  5. 05/29/2025

    Episode 10 - Let's Make a Deal

    This week on WeAreBoard Podcast, our WAB THOUGHTS turn to table talk, trades, and strategic backstabbing. We’re diving into our favorite negotiation games. Whether it’s sweet-talking your way to victory or bluffing through a shady alliance, we’re talking about the games that bring out the inner wheeler-and-dealer in all of us. In our SPOTLIGHT of the WEEK, we explore the world of no-DM RPGs. Story-driven games that ditch the traditional game master in favor of collaborative mechanics. We talk about what makes them tick, why they’re gaining popularity, and a few titles that have caught our eye. Then it’s time to check in with the BMW segment, where we unpack some of the latest and most intriguing releases hitting the board game scene. There’s always something new to tempt the collection, and we’re here to help you sort the hype from the must-haves.

  6. 05/07/2025

    Episode 9: Fill It In

    This week on WeAreBoard Podcast, our WAB THOUGHTS are all about those perfectly snappy, easy-to-teach, and endlessly replayable gems we call filler games. Whether you're waiting on a late arrival or closing out a game night, we’re sharing our go-to picks that punch way above their weight class. In our SPOTLIGHT of the WEEK, we explore how AI is being used to generate artwork, narratives, and other creative assets in the world of board games. From box covers to lore and card design, we take a look at how these tools are already influencing game production and the future of it. Then we head into our BMW segment, where we break down some of the freshest, buzziest new releases that have caught our attention. There’s a lot of cardboard heat coming down the pipeline, and we’re not holding back our takes.

  7. 04/21/2025

    Episode 8: Keep or Cut?

    On this episode of WeAreBoard Podcast, we're playing a brutal little game we call Keep and Cut. ChatGPT randomly selected 10 games from BGG’s Top 25, and we each had to make the impossible choice: keep only four and cut the rest. No backups. No second chances. Just tough calls and plenty of hot takes in this week’s WAB THOUGHTS segment. In our SPOTLIGHT of the WEEK, we dive into Board Game Arena; one of the most popular platforms for playing games online. We break down its strengths, its quirks, and why it might be the perfect way to sneak in more board gaming between game nights. Plus, we’re mixing it up in the BG HYPE segment with a surprise twist: something a little unexpected, a little fun, and definitely worth sticking around for.

    Episode 8: Keep or Cut?

  8. 04/08/2025

    Episode 7: Let’s Talk Legacy Games

    This week on WeAreBoard Podcast, our WAB THOUGHTS are all about legacy games. What are they, how do they work, and how do we really feel about them? From emotional highs to sticker-regret lows, we’re unpacking what makes these campaign-style experiences so memorable and polarizing. In our SPOTLIGHT of the WEEK, we take a brief detour from the tabletop to dive into the mind-bending TV show Severance. Fair warning—spoilers abound—so if you haven’t watched it yet, you may want to hold off or skip ahead. We’re talking theories, themes, and why it has such strong appeal for board gamers. And yes, the BG HYPE Train is still rolling strong, with new titles, exciting expansions, and a few unexpected drops to keep your wishlist growing.

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A board game podcast with three homies discussing mechanics / themes and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    WeAreBoard
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © WeAreBoard
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