26 episodes

We're the sometimes funny, sometimes analytical podcast all about board games and the unique experiences they create. Shawn, Jonathan, and Clint meet up to have upbeat and hopefully always entertaining conversations about hobby board gaming. We believe if you're going to punch'em, make sure you play'em.

Punched and Played Podcast Punched and Played

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    • 4.7 • 3 Ratings

We're the sometimes funny, sometimes analytical podcast all about board games and the unique experiences they create. Shawn, Jonathan, and Clint meet up to have upbeat and hopefully always entertaining conversations about hobby board gaming. We believe if you're going to punch'em, make sure you play'em.

    Episode 25: Millennium Blades Review

    Episode 25: Millennium Blades Review

    We review the CCG simulator Millennium Blades. Thanks to the kindness of Brad Talton from Level 99 Games for providing us a review copy of the game, we discuss the components, gameplay, theme, and replayability of Millennium Blades. While Clint is on vacation, Jonathan and Shawn are joined by their friend, Joel. We wrap up […]

    • 54 min
    Episode 24: Favorite Mechanisms

    Episode 24: Favorite Mechanisms

    Game mechanisms are the heart of a game. We jump into a discussion of our favorite game mechanisms, what these types of games offer, and multiple examples of board games that exemplify these mechanisms. Jonathan takes charge of the Punch List where he flips the script and has us pick a game that we should […]

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 23: Introducing the Hobby

    Episode 23: Introducing the Hobby

    How do we spread the love of gaming? Introducing new people to the world of hobby board games can be a challenging and intimidating task for everyone involved. This week we explore non-gamer perceptions on board gaming in general and tips for how to best introduce new players to designer/modern/hobby board games (or however you […]

    • 1 hr 32 min
    Episode 22: Storm Hollow with Angie Hickman Newnham

    Episode 22: Storm Hollow with Angie Hickman Newnham

    We chat with the co-designer of Storm Hollow. Angie shares how the game Storm Hollow came to be, the ridiculous amount of content in the game, the game’s Kickstarter and delay, and insights into the gameplay mechanics. Plenty of surprises are in store for those who have backed or preordered the game. Plus Jonathan asks […]

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 21: Gaming Resolutions

    Episode 21: Gaming Resolutions

    What do we hope to do in 2016?  We sat down right before the new year to discuss our gaming related resolutions for 2016; more specifically, what games do we want to play in 2016 as well as the broader things that we hope to do in the world of hobby board gaming. For the […]

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 20: BGGCON 2015 Recap Pt. 2

    Episode 20: BGGCON 2015 Recap Pt. 2

    The second half of our BGGCON recap. The 2015 BoardGameGeek Convention may have ended over a month ago, but we’re still living the dream. We discuss the high and low points of BGGCON, interesting trends in Clint’s gaming prowess, and the reign of the supposed grumpy gamers continues. We wrap up our recap with our […]

    • 1 hr 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

VacaBCK ,

Great new podcast on the block

Being an active podcast listener it's always good when a podcast seemingly comes out of nowhere and grabs your attention. Good rapport between the hosts and a fantastic premise for the show. Look forward to many more episodes.

A.M. Valentine ,

NTBUBGAB

Not really a boardgamer, so I feel reluctant to awared 5 *s — I'll leave that to the enthusiasts. However, I find the podcast thoughtful and informative, as well as quite interesting. Plan to continue listening weekly. Keep up the great work.

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