Around the Board

Today on Around the Board it’s a full three-game series of baseball board games! We kick things off with the new hotness Bat Flip Dynasty—and yes, we’re giving away a copy to one lucky viewer! From there, we step up to the plate with the classic Baseball Highlights: 2045 to see if it still holds up, and then we swing for the fences with the eccentric Diamond Dice Baseball. Of course, no episode would be complete without closing it out with another round of Board Game Karen. It’s a packed show you won’t want to miss—join us Around the Board!So grab your glove, settle into the dugout, and join us Around the Board!@Ealglegriffengames @Baseballhighlights2045 @Batflipdynasty @scorelandergamesE-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro / Alibies6:58 Bat Flip Dynasty27:30 Baseball Highlights: 204543:10 Meeple-A-Thon43:48 Hansa45:41 Diamond Dice Baseball1:04:45 Board Game Karen1:23:36 Winners Rant1:27:11 Birthdays

Today, Tim Aberli from  @BoardGameRundown  joins us on Around the Board for a special Top 10 episode! We’re counting down the Top 10 Board Games to Start Your Collection With—the perfect picks if you’re just getting into the hobby or looking for solid essentials to kick off your shelf.If you enjoyed Tim, then check him out at his channel, Board Game Rundown:https://www.youtube.com/BoardGameRundownE-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/0:00 Intro5:36 7 Wonders10:14 Ethnos14:45 Taverns of Tiefenthal21:08 Dominion26:38 Finspan30:51 Come Sail Away34:08 DC Deckbuilding Game41:16 Welcome To...46:31 Pan Am50:46 Project L53:19 Clank!57:16 Secret H1:04:24 Unmatched1:11:51 Point Salad1:14:37 Comic Hunters1:18:11 Stockpile1:20:46 Tribes1:25:02 Hanabi1:27:55 Honorable Mentions

In this episode of Around the Board, we're diving into everything you need to know about the Play to Win lineup at Meeple-A-Thon! We go through the exciting list of games you can play for a chance to take home, and break down the new Play to Win model being introduced at conventions — what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could impact your con experience. Then, we hop aboard the Lightning Train 🚄 and review this hot new release that everyone’s buzzing about. Is it worth the hype? We’ve got thoughts. Finally, it’s time for another round of Play Shelf Trade, featuring:🧙‍♂️ Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship🍃 Nature🐪 Through the DesertWhat are we keeping, shelving, or trading? Tune in to find out — and let us know your picks in the comments!Join our Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/👇 Timestamps & Links Below 👇👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more board game content!#BoardGames #MeepleAThon #PlayToWin #LightningTrain #AroundTheBoard #BoardGameReview #PlayShelfTrade0:00 Intro2:10 Minigolf Designer4:38 Learn to Win16:30 Meeple-A-Thon27:13 Lightning Train46:46 Play Shelf Trade59:20 Hot Take1:02:03 Birthdays

Around the Board is back to its regular scheduled programing as we take you on another game packed show. First Johns brings us another round of Board Games: Believe It or Not. Then Daniel while introduce our Hot or Not game, Fliptoons. Then Daniel will talk about judging games. How many times do you need to play a game until you have a valid opinion of a game. Finally, Andy closes out the show with a Gen Con Hotness Play Shelf Trade, Citizens of the Spark, No Loose Ends, Suna Valo. Now join us Around the Board!#citizensofthespark #sunavalo #Nolooseends #gamehead #capstonegames #boardgames #gencon2025 #hotness #fliptoons #trivia #gameshow 0:00 Intro3:04 Board Game Believe It or Not16:11 Fliptoons32:28 Axis and Walleyes33:15 Hansa36:43 Judging Games51:42 Play Shelf Trade1:05:22 Final Say1:08:29 Birthdays

Andy, Daniel, John and our friend Ty have come home from Gen Con with all the exciting new games played. Which 10 stuck out to us the most? Which 10 will make the cut? Which ones will get receive the Veto?Buy the book, Reclaiming the Table for Jesus by Joe Bragg  @ChristianBoardGamersLTN  :https://a.co/d/gQfPfJZJoin our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/13742363295145790:00 Intro5:37 Flintlock10:15 Natera14:36 Vantage21:45 Verdun24:23 Fliptoons28:39 Suna Valo33:01 Party Panda Pirates37:12 Trailblazer: Arizona Trail40:17 Ruins47:52 Lightning Train50:43 Wroth57:45 12 Rivers1:01:25 Slam Throne1:06:15 Blood on the Clock Tower1:10:16 Tag Team1:14:15 Battle Monsters/Unmatched1:18:53 Ending @FloodgateGames  #Natera  @jameystegmaier   @dragondawnproductions9682   @ThunderworksGames   @capstonegames   @TheTestTableGames   @mariposagames   @AllplayHQ   @DireWolfDigital   @ChipTheoryGames   @GoodGamesPublishing   @DiceThrone   @thepandemoniuminstitute   @LeScorpionmasque   @RestorationGames   @GenConStream  #Flintlock #vantage #fliptoons #verdun #sunavalon #PartyPandaPirates #TrailblzaerArizonatrail #ruins #LightningTrain #Wroth #12rivers #SlamThrone #bloodontheclocktower #tagteam #unmatched #gencon2025 #gencon

We are hyped about Gen Con 2025 and we want you to be excited to! We went through the list of games being released and demoed at Gen Con, and picked out 10 games each that we are excited to check out this year!

John and Daniel take a look at the Dice Tower Award 2024 Nominees and give our predictions.

Andy, Daniel, Kelly and John will compete to have their Shelf of Shame games added to this Top 10 Shelf of Shame Games! 0:00 Intro09:02 Kelly's 112:15 Andy's 114:52 Daniel's 118:23 John's 122:19 Kelly's 224:47 Andy's 228:27 Daniel's 231:54 John's 235:06 Kelly's 339:04 Andy's 342:23 Daniel's 346:00 John's 349:01 Kelly's 451:14 Andy's 453:16 Daniel's 457:06 John's 41:01:45 Kelly's 51:05:34 Andy's 51:11:18 That's All Folks

Kelly and Andy spent the weekend at Geekway to the West and decide to report it. Then Andy shares his new found love of Flip 7 with the group, in our Hot or Not Review. Next we talk about going to buying cons vs playing cons. Finally we end the show by looking at the 2025 Spiel des Jahres nominees.Now join us Around the Board!0:00 Intro07:15 Geekway to the West27:36 Playing Con vs Buying Con40:44 Flip 7 Reveiw56:00 Spiel des Jahres Reactions1:12:23 Final Say1:14:36 Birthdays

Welcome to Around the Board! In this episode, we delve into the world of "Span" games with four engaging segments. We kick things off with a review of the hottest game in town, Finspan. Next up is a Play Shelf Trade where we rank and compare the three "Span" games. Then, we dive into the debate on whether you should play games you're not a fan of, especially when it comes to contentious titles like the "Span" games. Wrapping up the show, we present a brand-new "Span" game concept straight from our imaginations. Don't miss out on all the fun and discussions - hit that play button and join us Around the Board now!0:00 Intro- FBC Game Con4:52 Finspan - Hot or Not21:41 Play Shelf Trade - Span36:27 Play Games Your Not a Fan of48:13 DIY - Span 58:01 Board Game Birthdays

Welcome to Around the Board! Join us today for four exciting segments. In the first segment, we dive into the world of co-op card games with reviews of Fellowship of the Ring, Sail, and The Grizzled. Next up, we take a closer look at the new hot game on the market, The Gang. Then, get ready for a fun and creative DIY random task that will test your board gaming skills. And finally, don't miss our new segment, Survey Says!, where we share insights and feedback from the board gaming community. Grab your favorite board game and join us for a thrilling episode of Around the Board!0:00 Intro Lords of Vegas 6:13 PST The Grizzled, Sail, Fellowship of the Ring16:27 The Gang34:55 FBC Game Con35:57 Random Task - DIY Games49.58 Survey Says1:09:32 Final Say

John and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

John and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

John and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

John and Daniel finish their top 50 board games of all time!

Welcome to Around the Board! In this episode, we delve into a shinny new game, River Valley Glass Works, discussing whether it's a hot or not. Following that, we jump into a thrilling round of Play Shelf Trade featuring three popular set collection games; Sushi Go, Splendor, and Point Salad. We also debate the pros and cons of buying games online versus supporting your local friendly game store (FLGS). To wrap things up, we share some amusing one ratings in a segment we like to call Board Game Karen's. Join us as we navigate the world of tabletop gaming and share our insights. Now join us Around the Board!0:00 Intro - Trains!03:44 River Valley Glass Works18:40 Play Shelf Trade30:01 FBC Game Con31:00 Online vs FLGS42:20 Board Game Karen's55:05 Final Say56:56 Board Game Birth Days

Join Daniel and John as they team up with Joe and Ray from Christian Board Gamers Podcast for a special YouTube video! Together, they embark on a Play Shelf Trade adventure using board games like Ezra and Nehamia, The Flood, and Ierusalem . Stay tuned as they delve into a game of Believe It or Not! Then they discuss the art of teaching games. Finally, watch as they challenge themselves to retheme board games with a Christian twist. Don't miss out on this exciting and thought-provoking board game journey filled with fun and creativity! Now join us Around the Board.0:00 Intro / Christian Board Gamers Podcast7:16 Announcements9:45 Ezra & Nehemiah- Ierusalem - The Flood22:22 Believe it or not36:50 Raptor Rapture37:52 Comments w/ Hansa40:50 Teaching Games53:27 Retheming Board Games1:08:03 Final Say

John and Daniel run down their top 50 games of all time.

In this episode, we have a special guest, Shawn, the designer of the upcoming game, Last Week of Summer, and host of  @AlliesorEnemies  joining us. Shawn kicks off the show with an exciting insight into Last Week of Summer. Then, we delve into a nostalgic trip back to the 80's with a Play Shelf Trade segment featuring He-Man Clash for Eternia, Skate Summer, and Fireball Island. Join us as John challenges our knowledge in Board Game Believe It or Not, where we guess if these 80's games are real or made up. And finally, we conclude the episode with a jaw-dropping display of Andy Barnett's voice talents in Board Game Theater, where we try to guess the game based on his performance. Now join us Around the BoardFollow the Last Week of Summer on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alliesorenemies/last-week-of-summerJoin our Facebook Group (currently the group is called FBC Gamers):https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579

Join Chris, Daniel, Kelly and John as they discus which games they are looking forward to in 2025.0:00 Intro5:15 FBC Game Con7:13 2025 Anticipated Games8:05 Last Week of Summer10:55 World Order14:07 Point Galaxy16:35 Citizens of the Spark19:51 Pulitzer23:15 Coalitions26:02 Diatoms28:06 Vantage30:49 Night Soil33:44 Golden Age of Piracy: 171838:17 Ichor40:05 Wroth42:13 Daniel's honorable mentions44:46 John's honorable mentions47:55 Chris' honorable mentions52:03 Kelly's honorable mentions59:02 Predictions