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The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming.  In this week’s episode we’re going back in the vault to highlight gaming terms such as worker placement , engine-building , and area control ! 00:00:00 - From the Vault - Tabletop Gaming Terminology 00:01:36 - Episode 013 - Worker Placement0 00:9:24 - Episode 025...

In this week’s episode we'll cover I Heart Manatees, our Game of the Week, discuss Downsizing Collections in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Wheelhouse Games! We also Spotlight Sagrada. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Scholar Podcast 00:09:50 - Spotlight: Sagrada 00:19:53 - Game of the Week: I Heart Manatees 00:45:11 - School of Gaming: Downsizing Collections 0...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Happy Home, our Game of the Week, discuss Things We’d Like Non-Gamers To Know in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games You Love, But Always Lose! We also Spotlight Zuuli 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:22 - Spotlight: Zuuli 00:26:59 - Game of the Week: Happy Home 00:47:06 - School of Gaming: Things You’d Like Non-...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Dodo , our Game of the Week, discuss Review Copies  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Untapped Themes !  We also Spotlight Caution Signs . 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:30 - Spotlight: Caution Signs 00:29:47 - Game of the Week: Dodo 00:46:39 - School of Gaming: Review Copies 01:04:46 - High-Five: Untapped Theme...

The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming.  In this week’s episode we'll cover Gamehole Con 2024 from Madison Wisconsin.

In this week’s episode we'll cover Tangram City , our Game of the Week, feature a Publisher Spotlight with Grand Gamers Guild in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games We Wish We Liked !  We also Spotlight Wrath of Fire Mountain ! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:12:55 - Spotlight: Wrath of Fire Mountain 00:23:32 - Game of the Week: Tangram Ci...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Spotlight , our Game of the Week, discuss Game Schooler Media in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Best Inserts with a Special Guest !  We also Spotlight Kinfire Delve: Vainglory’s Grotto 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:12 - Spotlight: Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto 00:30:27 - Game of the Week: Spotlight by Horri...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Expeditions: Around the World , our Game of the Week, discuss Bog Box Game Selection in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Coolest Dice In Board Games !  We also Spotlight Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition ! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:10:36 - Spotlight on Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedit...

This week’s episode is all about the good doctor Reiner Knizia and includes an exclusive interview and the current Game Schooler Top 10 Reiner Knizia Games! 00:00:00 - Introduction To a Very Special Episode! 00:01:40 - Interview with Dr. Reiner Knizia 00:30:36 - Reflections on the Interview 00:44:46 - Top 10 Reiner Knizia Games 01:13:02 - Recap and Closing Thoughts

In this week’s episode we'll cover Let’s Go To Japan , our Game of the Week, Interview designer Pat Mooney from Flagbearer Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Well-Designed Game Boards !  We also feature Flip 7 from The Op Games! 00:00:00 - Introduction, Awesomeness & Flip 7 00:18:29 - Game of the Week: Let's Go! To Japan 00:45:49 - School of Gamin...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Comic Hunters , our Game of the Week, Interview designer Danielle Reynolds in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Worker Placement Types !  We also discuss Flashback: Zombie Kidz and Andromeda's Edge ! 00:00:00 - Intro, Awesomeness & Flashback: Zombie Kidz 00:20:56 - Game of the Week: Comic Hunters 00:51:47 - School of Gam...

In this week’s episode Doug & Michael cover Post Office , our Game of the Week, feature Kosmos in a Publisher Spotlight  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Combat Resolution Systems !  We also discuss Dragonkeepers, correct some errors, and highlight unexpected gaming! 00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness 00:17:43 - Spotlight Game: Dragon Keepers 00:28:52...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Draft & Write Records , our Game of the Week, discuss Lessons From GenCon Consignment Sale  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Essential Expansions ! We also chat about Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors, Disney Games, and Tiletum. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Community Engagement 00:32:22 - Game of the Week: Draft and Write Records...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Cities , our Game of the Week, discuss What Keeps You From Pulling a Game Off the Shelf? in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hobby Games ! We also explore Dahlias, Balderdash, Trio, and Too Many Bones! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:28:45 - Game of the Week: Cities 00:57:42 - School of Gaming: What Keeps You From...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Sunrise Lane , our Game of the Week, discuss Tips For GenCon First-Timers in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hilarious Games ! We also dabble in culling games, local RPG night, and Sushi Go! 10th Anniversary Edition. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Awesomeness 00:21:08 - Game of the Week - Sunrise Lane 00:48:40 - School of Gaming...

In this week’s episode we’re sharing our experiences and embracing the hype as we cover new & upcoming games from GenCon 2024 !

In this week’s episode we'll cover Captain Flip, our Game of the Week, discuss Scheduling a Game Night in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Co-Host Predictions For GenCon! We'll also share some personal revelations, discuss crowdfunding, and some great family games we've been playing! 00:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Revelations 00:28:25 - Game of the...

In this week’s episode we cover Champions! , our Game of the Week, discuss Staying in Tune With Casual Gamers in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Well-Regarded Misses ! We'll also share our thoughts on Life Jr. and mass market games, the card quiver, and some amazing gifts we received. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Recent Gaming Experiences 00:24:01 - Game of the...

In this week’s episode we share our thoughts on losing games, Draft & Write Records from Inside Up Games, and Wordle. We also cover Cabanga! , our Game of the Week, discuss if the Spiel des Jahres Gets it Right in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Upgraded Components !

In this week’s episode we share our thoughts on making time for solo gaming, Almost Innocent from Kolossal Games, and Caper Cards from designer Manny Vega. We also cover Adventure Party , our Game of the Week, discuss Icons vs. Text in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Game Designers ! 00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview 00:27:16 - Game of the Week: Adventure Party...

In this week’s episode we'll be talking to Game Designer and Director of Fun for Calliope Games Chris Leder! 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:37 - Discovering The Game Crafter and Designing Games 05:50 - Creating Roll For It and Joining Calliope Games 08:50 - The Role of a Game Designer and the Importance of Collaboration 16:57 - The Differences Between Co-designing and Designing Solo 24...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Ex Libris , our Game of the Week, discuss Theme Chasing in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Publishers ! 00:00:00 - Introduction & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:14:29 - Game of the Week: Ex Libris (Revised Edition) 00:45:27 - School of Gaming: Theme Chasing & Copycats 01:00:33 - High-Five: Publishers

In this week’s episode we'll cover 10 Days in the USA , our Game of the Week, discuss Handling Disagreements About Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games That Surprised Us ! 00:00 - Introduction and What's Awesome In Gaming 18:35 - Game of the Week: 10 Days in the USA 40:45 - School of Gaming: Handling Disagreements About Games 53:38 - High-Five: Su...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Dorf Romantik , our Game of the Week, chat with designer Stephen Kerr in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Roll & Write Games Version 2.0 ! 00:00:00 - Introduction & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:22:53 - Game of the Week: Dorfromantik - The Board Game 00:43:16 - School of Gaming: Stephen Kerr Interview 01:00:55 - High-...

In this week’s episode we'll cover Dabba Walla , our Game of the Week, chat with Keith Matejka from Thunderworks Games in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games To Play at a Con! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:13:48 - Game of the Week: Dabba Walla 00:37:16 - School of Gaming: Keith Matejka - Thunderworks Games 01:09:37 - High-Five: Games To Play A...