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Join Chris, Daniel, Kelly and John as they discus which games they are looking forward to in 2025. 0:00 Intro 5:15 FBC Game Con 7:13 2025 Anticipated Games 8:05 Last Week of Summer 10:55 World Order 14:07 Point Galaxy 16:35 Citizens of the Spark 19:51 Pulitzer 23:15 Coalitions 26:02 Diatoms 28:06 Vantage 30:49 Night Soil 33:44 Golden Age of Piracy: 1718 38:17 Ichor 40:05 Wroth 42:13 Daniel's h...

Four Board Game Enthusiast recap their 2024. We talk about the Best Game that came out in 2024, the game that surprised us the most, the game we played the most, and the best new to us game. Join us Around the Board 0:00 Intro 8:46 FBC Game Con 10:31 Most Played Game 11:47 Marvel Champions 14:31 District Noir 15:58 River Valley Glass Works 18:44 Aquatica 21:32 Skull 24:13 Biggest Surprise of 2024...

In this episode, Around the Board, puts together another collective and contentious top 10 list. This time we give a list of 10 games we want for Christmas. Will we agree on the list? Or will it spiral out of control? I am sure you can assume, but there is only one way to find out! Join us Around the Board! #fantasyflightgames #R&RGames #Zygomatic #flatoutgames #awakenrealms #fantasiagames #ki...

Join Andy, Chris, Daniel, and John as they celebrate reaching 1000 Subscribers on Around the Board! Today they reminisce on some of the best moments from their previous shows while reading comments from their loyal fans. They also provide updates on their thoughts about the games they have reviewed. Additionally, they have an exciting contest announcement that is sure to get their audience buzzing...

Welcome to Around the Board. This episode is dedicated to celebrating one of the most beloved game designers in the hobby, Uwe Rosenberg. Today's show is packed with exciting segments! We kick things off with a lively Great Game Debate featuring Bohnanza, followed by a discussion on our gaming preferences: big box games versus small box games. Next up, we delve into a fan favorite segment, Play! S...

n today's episode , Tom Vasel from the Dice Tower takes center stage to champion the Dice Tower Awards. As the discussion unfolds, Andy spices things up with a thrilling round of Board Game Theater. John then steps in with a challenging round of Board Game Believe it or Not, testing Tom's knowledge and wit. The show wraps up on an exciting note with a lively game of Play Shelf Trade, featuring Dic...

Today, Andrew Lowen, designer of Deliverance, discusses the exciting new Deliverance Expansion, Council of the Fallen, currently on Kickstarter! The episode kicks off with a debate on whether theme or mechanics should come first in game design. Following this, we delve into Play! Shelf! Trade! exploring unique expansions for popular games like Lord of Waterdeep, Wingspan, and Unmatched. We also sh...

Welcome to today's episode of Around the Board! We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our show - Kelly! She will be sharing the latest Board Game News in Kelly's brand new segment. Get ready as we dive into the details of the trending game Heat: Pedal to the Metal and discuss its exciting features. We will also be addressing the mechanic that doesn't quite hit the mark for us. To top it al...

Today we attempt to agree on 10 games we think would win Taylor Swift over to the hobby, but we have to be careful! Each host has two veto's to use for very bad picks. If you don't want to take the word of four middle aged dudes, then at the end we present a list created by an actual Swifty! Join us for a special episode of Around the Board! 0:00 Intro 8:53 1846 11:10 Rock Hard 1977 13:30 A Messag...

Join us on Around the Board for an exciting episode as we dive into the world of crowdfunded games with the release of Skyrise in our Hot or Not segment. The Daniel challenges us to question our choices in backing games on crowdfunding platforms. John brings the fun with Board Game: Believe It or Not, keeping us entertained with his intriguing game segments. Lastly, Randy, the Producer, adds a twi...

Join us for an exciting episode from Around the Board! Our hosts will collaborate to create the ultimate top 10 list of games that say "'Meriuca!". With each host having two vetoes, rest assured that only the top picks will make it to the final list. Stay tuned for some fun discussions, passionate arguments, and insightful game recommendations. Subscribe to our channel to not miss ou...

In today's episode, we are recapping our exciting Gen Con experience. Join us as we delve into the thrilling world of comic books and board games with a hot or not review of "Comic Hunters." We will also be playing Shelf Trade featuring three fantastic comic book games: Unmatched, Invincible, and Sentinels of the Multiverse. Join us as we discuss the wonderful hobby of board games an...

Join us on episode 45 of Around the Board as we delve into the world of The Dice Tower Awards. In this episode, we will take a dive into the history of the prestigious awards, examining each year to determine the best and worst classes of nominations. Additionally, we will discus the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees and share our predictions for the 2023 DTA. Now join us Around the Board

Andy, Daniel, John and Chris gameafy their 2024 Gen Con picks. #GenCon2024#GenConPreview #gencon

Welcome to episode 42 of Around the Board. Today we begin with our favorite segment, Play Shelf Trade, where Andy introduces three dice placement games - Las Vegas, Rajas of the Ganges, and Roll Player - and challenges us to choose which one we will Play Shelf Trade. Next, John presents The Fox Experiment for a Hot or Not review. Following that, Chris prompts us to discuss our Shelf of Shame. Last...

Join us for an exciting video from Around the Board! Our hosts will collaborate to create the ultimate top 10 list of games they would want on a deserted island. With each host having two vetoes, rest assured that only the top picks will make it to the final list. Stay tuned for some fun discussions, passionate arguments, and insightful game recommendations. Subscribe to our channel to not miss ou...

Welcome to our Star Wars special episode ! May The Fourth Be With You! Join us as John host, Play Shelf Trade presents exciting Star Wars board games like Star Wars: Outer Rim, Star Wars: Rebellion, and Star Wars the Deck Building Game. Then, watch Andy try out the innovative game, Board Game Theater. Daniel asks if new Collectible Card Game, Star Wars: Unlimited, is Hot or Not. Stay tuned for a s...

Welcome to today's episode! We have a special guest, Hansa, joining us for our cinematic-themed episode. Chris kicks off the show with a challenge to Play, Shelf, Trade featuring Godzilla Tokyo Clash, Jaws, and The Godfather: Corleone's Empire. Then, Hansa introduces a brand new game called Rent, Own, or Trade to Blockbuster, with Clue the movie, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,...

Welcome to Around the Board! In this special April 1st episode, we dive into the world of mass market games. Andy kicks off the Great Game Debate with a classic, Monopoly. John presents three timeless favorites - Risk, Guess Who, and Stratego - and challenges us to decide which one will get Played, end up on the Shelf, and which ends on the Trade list. Chris introduces a Random Task - finding the...

Daniel and John go Across the Board and give a quick Play Shelf Trade rating to the games they played in January.

Welcome to Around the Board! In this exciting episode, we welcome speical guest, Joe Bragg. Designer of Meek Heroes and host of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast. Joe Bragg brings the under the radar game, Aquatica, to our Great Game Debate. Next up, Chris asks us our opinions on take that games! But that's not all! John will be concluding the show with another challenging round of "Boar...

Welcome to Around the Board! In this exciting episode, Andy brings the Friedemann Friese classic board game, Power Grid, to our Great Game Debate. Next up, Chris has a unique challenge for all of you. He presents the Random Task and asks you to present a game with the most pollution—get ready to think outside the box! But that's not all! John will be leading the guys in the ultimate test of bo...

Welcome to Around the Board! In this exciting episode, we dive into the fascinating world of the future. Strap in as John takes us on a thrilling journey with Space Bees in the Future in a captivating game called Apiary. Prepare to be amazed! Next up, Chris raises a thought-provoking question: "Which games are we eagerly anticipating in 2024?" Join us as we discuss the hottest upcoming b...

In today's episode we welcome a special guest, Keith Ferguson designer of  @ElfCreekGames  Santa's Workshop. Keith will give one viewer a copy of Santa's Workshop. Andy brings us a Winter Themed Play Shelf Trade, as he askes us to chose between Snow Tails - Endless Winter - Frost Punk. Then, Chris askes us for our ideas of obscure board game themes we would like to see published. Final...

Today we take a break from our regular format to explore the year 2023. We take a look at which game was the best from 2023, but we also look at our own experiences from the year. Which game surprised us the most? What game let us down? Which one did we play the most this year? What was our favorite new to us game. Find out all of this today, on Around the Board! Follow us on Facebook: https://www...