Board Game Radio

In this week’s episode we'll cover 3 Chapters , our Game of the Week, interview Andrew Bosley in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Real-Time Games!   We also Spotlight Bruges and Hamburg! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:17:06 - Spotlight: Bruges/Hamburg 00:27:52 - Game of the Week: 3 Chapters 00:49:11 - School of Gaming: Andrew Bosley 01:3...

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael engage with artist and game designer Manny Trembley. They explore Manny's journey into tabletop gaming, the creation of Dice Throne, and his insights on game design and play. Manny shares his experiences with various games, discusses the development of new titles like Slam Throne, and emphasizes the importance of world-building in...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Critter Kitchen , our Game of the Week, discuss Asymmetry in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five App Assisted Games !  We also Spotlight Graphic Novel Adventures Jr. from Van Ryder Games! 00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 10:31 - Spotlight: Graphic Novel Adventures Jr. 21:44 - Game of the Week: Critter Kitchen 46:0...

 In this week’s episode we'll cover Kronologic: Paris 1920 , our Game of the Week, talk to Dr. Jon Spike in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter B Games !  We also Spotlight How Dare You? from Alion! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:09:41 - Spotlight - How Dare You? 00:17:39 - Game of the Week - Kronologic: Paris 1920 00:37:34 - School of Gaming...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Hutan: Life in the Rainforest2 , our Game of the Week, discuss Factors that Influence Expectations in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Transportation Games !  We also Spotlight Middle Ages from Studio H! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:06:37 - Spotlight: Middle Ages 00:18:11 - Game of the Week: Hutan - Life in the...

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug Kotecki and Dr. Michael McCabe explore various aspects of tabletop gaming, including a spotlight on the game 'S talk Exchange ' and a review of ' Vegas Showdown .' They also delve into the role of reviewers in the gaming community, discussing the fine line between constructive criticism and negativity. The episode concludes w...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Foundations of Metropolis , our Game of the Week, discuss Variable Setups in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Abstract Games !  We also Spotlight A Gentle Rain from Incredible Dream! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:09:30 - Spotlight: A Gentle Rain 00:19:03 - Game of the Week: Foundations of Metropolis 00:49:10 - Schoo...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Dreadful Meadows , our Game of the Week, feature Lucky Duck Games for a Publisher Spotlight in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Set In Ancient Times !  We also Spotlight Cat Lady from AEG! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:16:29 - Spotlight: Cat Lady 00:26:59 - Game of the Week: Dreadful Meadows 00:49:49 - Sch...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Rebirth , our Game of the Week, Discuss the Positive and Negative Aspects of Hype in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Beginning With the Letter A !  We also Spotlight Harvest from Keymaster Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:11:15 - Spotlight: Harvest 00:23:20 - Game of the Week: Rebirth 00:41:33 - The Schoo...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Archeos Society , our Game of the Week, Feature The OP in a Publisher Spotlight for The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Pick Up & Deliver Games !  We also Spotlight History Trivia Game from Dyce Games! 00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness 00:12:30 - Spotlight on History Trivia Game: A Unique Twist on Trivia 00:22:21 - G...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Potions of Azerland , our Game of the Week, Discuss How To Know When You’re Too Deep In The Hobby in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Games That Feel Like a Simulation in a Good Way !  We also Spotlight Enchanted Plumes from Calliope Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:11:48 - Spotlight: Enchanted Plumes...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Bohnanza: Dahlias , our Game of the Week, Discuss Gatekeeping in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With Powerful Abilities !  We also Spotlight Intarsia from Deep Print Games and Pegasus Spiele! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:09:58 - Spotlight: Intarsia 00:23:40 - Game of the Week: Bonanza Dahlia 00:40:58 -...

 In this week’s episode we'll cover Pirates of Maracaibo , our Game of the Week, Discuss Hobby Jargon in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With Multi-Use Cards !  We also Spotlight Gnome Hollow from TheOp! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:15:46 - Spotlight: Gnome Hollow 00:28:30 - Game of the Week: Pirates of Maracaibo 00:47:26 - The School of...

In this week’s episode we'll cover the 2025 GAMA Trade Show and highlight some of the cool games we were able to play and preview.

In this week’s episode we'll cover Bomb Busters , our Game of the Week, discuss Punching & Playing in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from Hachette Board Games ! We also Spotlight Books of Time from Board & Dice Games ! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:13:41 - Spotlight: Books of Time 00:23:05 - Game of the Week: Bomb Busters 00:38:11...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Nidavellir, our Game of the Week, Discuss Importing Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2015! We also Spotlight Landmarks from Floodgate Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:10:46 - Spotlight: Landmarks 00:18:56 - Game of the Week: Nidavellir 00:38:56 - School of Gaming: Importing Games 00:54:10...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Nidavellir , our Game of the Week, Discuss Importing Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2015 ! We also Spotlight Landmarks from Floodgate Games ! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:21:22 - Game of the Week: Nunatak - Temple of Ice 00:42:47 - School of Gaming: We Have Enough Games 01:09:06 - High-Fiv...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Path of Civilization, our Game of the Week, Discuss Bringing People to the Table in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2020! We also Spotlight Belratti from Kosmos! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:10:33 - Spotlight: Belratti 00:16:46 - Game of the Week: Path of Civilization 00:41:39 - School of Gaming: Br...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Art Society, our Game of the Week, Discuss Playing Games You Don’t Like in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five 2023 Games Revisited! We also Spotlight Video Game Champion from Arcane Wonders! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:06:41 - Spotlight: Video Game Champion 00:15:28 - Game of the Week: Art Society 00:32:16 - Sch...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Rock Hard 1977, our Game of the Week, Discuss Balancing Fun and Winning in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Anticipated Games of 2025! We also Spotlight NOW! from Randolph and Scorpion Masque! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:14:28 - Spotlight: NOW! 00:22:13 - Game of the Week: Rock Hard 1977 00:40:50 - School of G...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Link City, our Game of the Week, Revisit our Most Anticipated Games of 2024 in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games We Still Want To Play From 2024! We also Spotlight Cloudship from Amigo! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:08:56 - Spotlight: Cloudship 00:15:02 - Game of the Week: Link City 00:35:09 - School of Gaming:...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Knarr, our Game of the Week, discuss our Gaming New Year Resolutions in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our Top 10 Games of 2024! We also Spotlight Zoo Vadis from Bitewing Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:24:44 - Spotlight: Zoo Vadis 00:33:52 - Game of the Week: Knarr 00:55:44 - School of Gaming: New Year Resolutions 01:08:0...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Return to Dark Tower , our Game of the Week, discuss 200 Episodes of the Game Schooler Podcast in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games of the Week ! We also Spotlight The Gang from Kosmos! 00:00:00 - Celebrating 200 Episodes of Game Schooler Podcast 00:18:12 - Spotlight: The Gang 00:25:44 - Game of the Week: Return to Dark Tower...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Magic Mountain , our Game of the Week, discuss “The Hobby” in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Cooperative Games 2024 Edition !  We also Spotlight Castles of Burgundy: Vineyard Expansion 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:10:08 - Spotlight on Castles of Burgundy: Vineyard Expansion 00:19:39 - Game of the Week:...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Patrician: Towers of Influence, our Game of the Week, discuss Being a Hobby Ambassador in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Game Filters! We also Spotlight Sausage Sizzle 00:00:00 - Follow-Up & Awesomeness 00:11:19 - Spotlight: Sausage Sizzle 00:18:10 - Game of the Week: Patrician Towers of Influence 00:40:38 - School of Gaming:...