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We are the Bards of the Board and we welcome you to our podcast!! Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!
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After a couple of months away from the table, the Bards of the Board are back! And what better way to return than by talking about the games we can’t wait to get back to playing? In this episode, we’re counting down our Top 5 Games We’re Looking Forward to Playing Again — the games that have been calling our names, collecting a little dust on the shelf, or just deserve another adventure around the table. Whether it’s an old favorite we’re itching to revisit or a game that left us wanting mo...
Step into the eerie halls of Warwick Manor as the Bards tackle one of the most atmospheric board games ever made-Mysterium. In this episode of Bards of the Board, we dive into the beautifully haunting world of psychic visions, ghostly clues, and cooperative deduction. One player takes on the role of the silent ghost, communicating only through surreal dream cards, while the rest of the table works together as psychic investigators trying to solve the mystery before time runs out. We talk abo...
This week on Bards of the Board, we journey to Arrakis. Jason brings one of his all-time favorites to the table: Dune: Imperium — the deck-building, worker-placement epic that blends political intrigue, resource management, and all-out conflict in the battle for spice. While it may lean heavier than some games we typically cover, Robbie found himself thoroughly hooked… and maybe a little obsessed. We break down what makes Dune: Imperium such a standout modern strategy game — from its tense ...
In Episode 52 of Bards of the Board, we set our sights on the stars with Stella, the strategic, word-association game set in the beloved Dixit universe. Using the familiar dreamlike art Dixit fans love, Stella asks players to read the table, take risks, and see how closely their thinking aligns with everyone else’s. We break down how Stella plays, what makes it different from classic Dixit, and whether its push-your-luck scoring and shared word prompts create memorable moments—or frustrating...
In this episode of Bards of the Board, we fire up the kiln and dive into the shimmering world of River Valley Glassworks—a board game all about crafting, colors, clever combos, and keeping your glassblowing workshop running like a work of art. We break down:✨ How the game actually feels to play—smooth engine-builder or fragile puzzle?🧩 Mechanics that shine (and a couple that cracked under pressure)🎨 Theme immersion: does the glassblowing aesthetic truly elevate the experience?👥 Player count +...
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