Around the Board

Chris is back in this episode of Daniel is Wrong! We dive into the pre-production copy of Bagged and Boarded, followed by a fun round of Play, Shelf, Trade featuring Origin Story, Freedom Five, and Age of Comics. After that, John Kelly and Chris team up to tell Daniel that his takes on board games are just plain wrong! To wrap things up, we share our biggest crowdfunding mistakes and the projects...

Today we’re wrapping up the year with our big end-of-year recap! We’ll share the best game that was new to us, the game that disappointed us the most, the one that totally surprised us, and finally… our pick for the best game of 2025!So sit back and join us Around the Board! E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on I...

Daniel and John sit across the board and talk about the game that bring them the most joy. Are these games good? Maybe not. Will these games make you laugh and have a great time. Absolutely!

Andy, Daniel, Kelly, and Ty are back with another gloriously unhinged Around the Board Top 10! This time we’re trying—TRYING—to build the ultimate list of games every board game hobbyist should play at least once. Who’s going to get their picks in? Who’s going to get veto-slapped into oblivion? And who’s going to completely derail the list on purpose? Only one way to find out…Strap in, grab your m...

In today’s episode of Around the Board:Andy kicks things off by bringing Rajas of the Ganges to the table for our Great Game Debate! Will he convince the crew it deserves more love, or will the table turn against him? Next, Kelly challenges the group to a Shelf Trade featuring three dice placement classics — Grand Austria Hotel, The Castles of Burgundy, and Kingsburg. Which one would you keep, tra...

John and Daniel take a look into games that are set to be released at the Spiel Essen. Which ones look exciting and landed on our radar. We are ready to grab these games as soon as they hit the shore. ⁠ @capstonegames ⁠ ⁠ @Ludonautes ⁠ ⁠ @IelloFrance ⁠ ⁠ @nerdlabgames8895 ⁠ ⁠ @AdamsAppleGames ⁠ ⁠ @AllorNoneGaming12 ⁠ ⁠ @ChaosiumInc ⁠ ⁠ @cosmodromegames5583 ⁠ ⁠ @drandagames ⁠ ⁠ @IonGameDesign ⁠ ⁠ @...

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 wo...

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/BoardGameRundow...

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 Lightnin...

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 wit...

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...

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 Da...

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...

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 t...

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...

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 stor...

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...

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...