Around the Board

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...

In today's episode Sarah Shah from Board Games in a Minute joins us as our special guest host! First we put Sarah on the Hot Seat. Chris asks us how we learn games. Then, we Play Shelf Trade New York Zoo, Everdell, and Ark Nova. Finally, John brings another instalment of Board Game Believe It or Not. Who will you be rooting for? Now join us Around the Board. Follow us on Facebook: https://www....

In today's episode Topher Hernandez joins us as our special guest host! First we start off with our Great Game Debate, as Daniel puts Concordia on the Table. Then, Chris asks us to try and top each other's stories as we talk about our biggest Board Game Blunders. Then, John asks if a great game can be ruined by a bad play group. Finally, Daniel introduces a new segment called Board Game Ka...

In today's episode our producer gives the guys a random task; "which game in your collection are you afraid to play". Then Daniel will ask PLAY SHELF TRADE Dead of Winter, Fury of Dracula, and Betrayal at the House on the Hill. Then, John will ask which game themes make you cringe. Finally Chris puts My Fathers Work on the Table. Who will you be rooting for? Now join us Around the Bo...

In today's episode Daniel will put Challengers! on the table for our Hot or Not debate. Then Chris will ask us to define, what is a party game. Next Andy asked Play Shelf Trade for Villagers, Res Arcana, Comic Hunters. Finally, John will bring round 4 of Board Game Believe It or Not? Who will you be rooting for? Now join us Around the Board. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

In today's episode Chris will ask how we feel about the weight in a game. Then Andy brings the yet released game, Pampero to the table in our inaugural "First Look" segment. Then, John has another wild brain child as he asks us to mash up two games, in our first Table Top Team Up. Finally, Daniel brings us another round of Play Shelf Trade, but this time with Heavy games about poweri...

In today's episode John will ask the guys of Around the Board what they think of House Rules. Then Andy will place Keyflower on the table for another Great Game Debate. Next, Chris' X-ploding Kittens segment will be interrupted by another Random Task. This time our producer asks the contestants to present a game that is opposite to their game taste Finally, Daniel will introduce the new se...

Andy, Chris, and John go around the board chatting about their experience at Gen Con 2023, while Daniel listens and sulks as he vicariously lives through their experiences.

Join Andy, Chris, Daniel and John Around the Board as they discus their top 5 games they want to check out at Origins. Make sure you watch the episode to find out how to enter our Allplay contest. #gaming #gamingcommunity #boardgames #tabletopgaming #games #gencon #gencon2023

We have a contest! Watch the video to find out how to enter. The deadline is August 20th! In today's episode we welcome guest Joy Wiggins with Allplay! Chris will ask us for Gen Con stories. Then Andy does a Allplay Play Shelf Trade featuring On Tour, Factory Funner, and QE. Next, Daniel puts COO of Allplay, Joe Wiggins, on the Hot Seat. Finally, John brings another round of Board Game Believe...