Board Game Famous

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as brag about recording 50 episodes, give a peek behind the screen at the podcast stats, and try to explain what the H-Index is. Games discussed this episode: Earth, Twilight Inscription, Expeditions, Viticulture: Tuscany, and Flourish ⁠⁠Discord Join Link⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss first turn advantage and the peaceful game that is Tokaido. Games discussed in this episode: Expeditions, Twilight Imperium: 4th Ed, Fit to Print, Everdell Farshore, Tokaido Discord Join Link⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠

We are back! Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk how to craft a collection, a game that ISN'T in David's top 100 to play list, and one of Stonemaier's okayest games. Games discussed this episode: Isle of Cats Kittens + Beast Expansion, Destinies, Sprawlopolis, Red Rising, Memoir ‘44 Join our Discord Server at ⁠⁠THIS LINK⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram with ⁠⁠THIS LINK⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠Joystock

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss board game inserts and how organized they are Games discussed this episode: Frosthaven, Maglev Metro, Oh My Goods, Now or Never, Sushi Go, Kingdomino, Meadow, Twilight Imperium 4th Ed., Dominant Species, Dominion Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join Jesse and Michael as they recap their experience and all the new games they got to play at TantrumCon! Games discussed this episode: Eclipse, Decorum, Astro Knights, Oros, Libertalia, Nestlings, Rolling Heights, Cubitos, Gasha, Dwellings of Eldervale, Terraforming Mars, Boop, Flamecraft Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss the dethroning of Gloomhaven from the Number 1 spot on BGG top 100.  Video Showing Change in the Top 25 Games discussed this episode: Frosthaven, Rolling Heights, Racoon Tycoon, Ark Nova, Brass: Birmingham, Gloomhaven Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David and Jesse as they try and talk about being too good at a game and scaring players away, but is really just a veiled excuse for David to brag about the games he is good at.  Games discussed this episode: Bublee Pop, Scythe, Dice Forge, Set, Cryptid, Quantum, Everdell, Dominion, Ankh Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about whether they play games to WIN or to just have fun. Also you can join Michael and Jesse live and in person at TantrumCon February 24th-26th! Games discussed this episode: Ascension, Everdell, Oros, Spirit Island, Horizons of Spirit Island, Root, Aeon's End, Twilight Imperium: 4th Ed. Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss the games they are most excited for in 2023 Games discussed this episode: David's top ten - The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies, Disney Lorcana, Iron Forest, Unconscious Mind, The Fox Experiment, Last Light, Steam Up: a Feast of Dim Sum, Leaf, Naturopolis Jesse's top ten - Malyha: Lands of Legends, The Fox Experiment, Ceres, Fit to Print, Astro Knights, City of the Great Machine, Earth, First in Flight, Arkeis, The Dark Quarter Michael's six - Ark Nova: Aquarius, Ceres, Darwin's Journey, Fika, Frosthaven, Tabriz  Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as talk about the games they thought they were going to be playing in 2022 and what they actually did play. Follow along with the board games discussed in this episode using this BGG link. Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about the best ways to rate board games and what they look for in board game reviews. Games discussed this episode: Power Grid, Seasons, Decorum, Coup Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join Michael and Jesse as they talk about what makes games replayable, the games that they played at Jeff Con, and discuss expansions that other people seem to like that they just don't. Games discussed this episode: Verdant, Mystic Paths, Wonderland's War, Planet Unknown, TI4, Pret a Porter, Avalon, Just One, Dealt, Everdell: Pearlbrook, Terraforming Mars: Turmoil, Summoner Wars Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join Michael and Jesse as they recap the games Jesse played at their local game convention, MegaMooseCon! They also answer the question of what game they would want to have on a desert island. Games discussed this episode: Cascadia, Kids on Bikes, Crokinole, Scythe, Brass: Birmingham, Arkham Horror 1st Ed., Don't Mess with Cthulhu, Skull, Quacks of Quedlinburg, The Quest for El Dorado, Root, Twilight Imperium 4th Ed.  Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join Michael and Jesse as they interview an amazing person in the industry, Monica Rasso, who helps organize various board game conventions such as Tantrum Con, Meeples at Sea, Game & Party Con, and Proto ATL. Monica is also involved in GAMA, the Game Manufacturers Association, as one of the Directors of Media and Events. Links to all things Monica is involved in at Game Con HQ Games discussed this episode: Furnace, Ark Nova, Middle Earth Quest, The Batman Who Laughs Rising Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join Michael and Jesse on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we first board game loves, have a deep dive into Clank Legacy Acquisitions Incorporated, and drive David crazy while he tries to catch every game discussed while editing Brother Talk focused around picking games for having a themed game night. Games discussed this episode: Ark Nova, Paint the Roses, Arakis Dawn of the Fremen, Clank Legacy Acquisitions Incorporated, Brass Birmingham, Colt Express, Chicago Express, Railroad Inc, Fury of Dracula, Endangered, CO2 Second Chance, Cascadia, Three Sisters, Everdell, Meadow, Tiny Towns, Isle of Cats, Raccoon Tycoon, Root, Summoner City, Seasons, Archmage, Winter Queen, Sagrada, Quantum, Roll for the Galaxy, Cubitos, Chronicles of Crime, Detective, Micro Macro Crime City, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective, Cryptid, Mysterium, 5 Minute Mystery, Risk and Risk Legacy, Scythe, Clue, City of Horror ^Hope you appreciated this, Scott!^ Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David, Michael, and new co-host Jesse on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the expanding number of hosts, David's expanding family, and board game expansions! Games discussed this episode: My Father’s Work, The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9, Paladins of the West Kingdom, Micro Macro, Terraforming Mars, Everdell, Scythe, Dominion, Viticulture, Ankh, Anachrony, Broom Service, Trade on the Tigris Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David, Michael, and guest Jillian on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about all things board game art: our favorite artists, games with great art, games with some not so great art, and MORE!! Games discussed this episode: Scythe, Exit (Puzzle), Dominion, Point Salad, Canvas, Takaido, Jaipur, Flashpoint Jillian Links: Instagram and Artist Website Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the smaller games, how long we will be board gaming, and our first steps into Season 2 of the podcast. Games discussed this episode: Everdell, Glass Road, Quantum, Carcassonne, Lie, Fake Artist Goes to NY, Mint Works, Colt Express Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we discuss games we like now but did not before and our favorite dice format. Games discussed this episode: Oath, Iberian Gauge, The Initiative, Fury of Dracula, Root, Azul, Dice Forge, Lost Ruins of Arnak Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about David's experience at the convention Geekway to the West. Games discussed this episode: Iki, Caper: Europe, Four Gardens, Viticulture World, Hues and Cues, Decorum, Cascadia, Longshot: The Dice Game, Creature Comforts, Paleo, Libertalia, Honey Buzz, First Empire, Boon Lake, Court of Miracles, Azul: Queen's Garden, Welcome To, Space Base, Flourish Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock