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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...

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...