Board Game Famous

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they debate the merits of a deck builder with a trade row, play games by themselves, and talk about what games they got for Christmas.  Also you can join Michael and Jesse live and in person at TantrumCon February 24th-26th! Games discussed this episode: Scout , Tidal Blades , Lorenzo Il Magnifico , Blood Rage , Ascension , Parks , Anachrony , Calico , Scythe...

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they discuss the games they are most excited for in 2023 Games discussed this episode: David's top ten - The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies, Disney Lorcana, Iron Forest, Unconscious Mind, The Fox Experiment, Last Light, Steam Up: a Feast of Dim Sum, Leaf, Naturopolis Jesse's top ten - Malyha: Lands of Legends, The Fox Experiment...

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as talk about the games they thought they were going to be playing in 2022 and what they actually did play. Follow along with the board games discussed in this episode using this BGG link. Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join David, Michael, and Jesse as they talk about the best ways to rate board games and what they look for in board game reviews. Games discussed this episode: Power Grid , Seasons , Decorum , Coup Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock

Join Michael and Jesse as they talk about what makes games replayable, the games that they played at Jeff Con, and discuss expansions that other people seem to like that they just don't. Games discussed this episode: Verdant , Mystic Paths , Wonderland's War , Planet Unknown , TI4 , Pret a Porter , Avalon , Just One , Dealt , Everdell: Pearlbrook , Terraforming Mars: Turmoil , Summoner Wars Join o...

Join Michael and Jesse as they talk about playing a game that has sat on a shelf for 6 years, discuss an older Stonemaier game, digital board games with a special guest appearance from Becca, and talk about what games to play on Halloween because David couldn't get this episode edited in time for it to be released on schedule. Games discussed this episode: Hand to Hand Wombat , Clank with Adventur...

David is back! Join Michael and David as they talk about the worst game David has ever played, discuss what to play on Halloween, and talk about their worst losses in board games. Games discussed this episode: Ark Nova , Transylvania: Curses and Traitors , Mysterium , T.I.M.E. Stories: Expedition Endurance , Arkham Horror , Fury of Dracula , Betrayal , Nemesis ,   Twilight Imperium 4th Ed. ,...

Join Michael and Jesse as they recap the games Jesse played at their local game convention, MegaMooseCon! They also answer the question of what game they would want to have on a desert island. Games discussed this episode: Cascadia , Kids on Bikes, Crokinole , Scythe , Brass: Birmingham , Arkham Horror 1st Ed. , Don't Mess with Cthulhu , Skull , Quacks of Quedlinburg , The Quest for El Dorado , Ro...

Join Michael and Jesse as they interview an amazing person in the industry, Monica Rasso, who helps organize various board game conventions such as Tantrum Con, Meeples at Sea, Game & Party Con, and Proto ATL. Monica is also involved in GAMA, the Game Manufacturers Association, as one of the Directors of Media and Events. Links to all things Monica is involved in at Game Con HQ Games discussed...

Join Michael and Jesse on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we first board game loves, have a deep dive into Clank Legacy Acquisitions Incorporated, and drive David crazy while he tries to catch every game discussed while editing Brother Talk focused around picking games for having a themed game night. Games discussed this episode: Ark Nova, Paint the...

Join David, Michael, and new co-host Jesse on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the expanding number of hosts, David's expanding family, and board game expansions! Games discussed this episode: My Father’s Work, The Crew: The Quest for Planet 9, Paladins of the West Kingdom, Micro Macro, Terraforming Mars, Everdell, Scythe, Dominion, Viti...

Join David, Michael, and guest Jillian on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about all things board game art: our favorite artists, games with great art, games with some not so great art, and MORE!! Games discussed this episode: Scythe, Exit (Puzzle), Dominion, Point Salad, Canvas, Takaido, Jaipur, Flashpoint Jillian Links: Instagram and Artist...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the smaller games, how long we will be board gaming, and our first steps into Season 2 of the podcast. Games discussed this episode: Everdell, Glass Road, Quantum, Carcassonne, Lie, Fake Artist Goes to NY, Mint Works, Colt Express Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we take a look back at podcasting for a year and ask ourselves how we define Board Game Fame. Games discussed this episode: Trekking the National Parks, Kingdomino, Twilight Imperium with the Prophecy of Dragons expansion, and Architects of the West Kingdom. Join our Discord Server at THIS LIN...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we discuss games we like now but did not before and our favorite dice format. Games discussed this episode: Oath, Iberian Gauge, The Initiative, Fury of Dracula, Root, Azul, Dice Forge, Lost Ruins of Arnak Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joys...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode look into whether the top 100 games on BGG should be held in such a high regard, discuss the various prototypes David has been working on, and give ourselves our very own shoutout. Games discussed this episode: Root with the Marauders expansion Boss Monster Merchants of Amsterdam Cascadia Join...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about David's experience at the convention Geekway to the West. Games discussed this episode: Iki, Caper: Europe, Four Gardens, Viticulture World, Hues and Cues, Decorum, Cascadia, Longshot: The Dice Game, Creature Comforts, Paleo, Libertalia, Honey Buzz, First Empire, Boon Lake, Court...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the worst game David has played in a long time, discuss the impact of T.I.M.E. Stories, and talk about games where the mechanisms don't match the theme. Games discussed this episode: Dominant Species, Voices in My Head, T.I.M.E Stories, Love Letter, Sushi Go, Quantum, Photosynthe...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we interview our MOM, discuss they games we have enjoyed playing together, and our mixed feelings about our mother's favorite game Scrabble! Games discussed this episode: Scrabble, Kings Reverse, Euchre, Hearts, Patchwork, Sleeping Gods Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagr...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the capitalist games we played, the good and the bad of Kickstarter, and games we don’t think are very good, but still like to play. Michael's washing machine makes a guest appearance in this episode at times while Michael talks. Games discussed this episode: Brass: Birmingham Wi...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about our progress to the Road to the 100, randomness in games, and best games for particular player counts. Forgot to record the games we talk about while editing (sorry Scott). Hopefully I will add later. Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Musi...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about our progress to the Road to the 100, what to do about games that end in ties, and what game to bring to a party. Games discussed in the episode: Ankh, Floriferous, The Networks, Terra Mystica, Century: Spice Road, Arboretum, Canvas, Super Motherload, Just One, Wavelength, A Fake...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about our progress to the Road to the 100, our differing opinions on Blood Rage, and some underrated games Games discussed in the episode: Just One, Champions of Midgard, Cytosis, Roll for the Galaxy, Blood Rage, Rising Sun, Quantum, Gizmos, Fool's Cold, Fish Frenzy, Zombicide Join our...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about the games we have been playing, our progress on the Road to the 100, and making games fun by adding our own house rules. Games discussed in this episode: Colt Express Galaxy Trucker Chai Great Western Trails Istanbul Champions of Midgard Decrypto Carcossone Monopoly Join our Disc...

Join David and Michael on their quest to become famous in the niche hobby of board games. In this episode we talk about all Russian Railroads, High Society, and interesting board game gimmicks Join our Discord Server at THIS LINK Follow us on Instagram with THIS LINK Music by Joystock LINK