Boards Alive Podcast

In our one hundred and eighty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Maurice Andrews Jr . We talk about Crescent Moon ,  Escape Tales: Low Memory , and Marvel Dice Throne: Black Widow Vs. Doctor Strange in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about  Unmatched Digital and Disco Elysium. We reflect on our review of  Coldwater Crown . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where yo...

In our one hundred and eighty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Tim of the Board Game Hot Takes podcast. We talk about  Gutenberg and Messina 1347 in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Nemesis: Distress , Nemesis: Lockdown Digital , and Everdell Digital. We reflect on our review of  Roll Player . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask A...

In our one hundred and eighty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer  John D. Clair of  Ready, Set, Bet and Dead Reckoning . We talk about some games we've been playing, including  Massive Darkness 2: Hellscape and Meadow. Then I interview John about designing games. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patreon

In our one hundred and eighty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Ray of  Ray's Retros and Czech Games Edition . We talk about  Hippocrates  and Whirling Witchcraft in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ghost of Tsushima and Stardew Valley. We reflect on our review of Fate of the Elder Gods . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron...

In our one hundred and eighty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Roberto of Shear Boardom . We talk about  Ginkgopolis and Cat in the Box in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Metroid and The Lion King Video Game. We reflect on our review of  Dragonfire . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This...

In our one hundred and eighty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Wildstyle , Wonderland's War , and  Unmatched Jurassic Park T-Rex vs Dr. Sattler in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Borderlands 3 and Steve Jackson's Sorcery . Then we do a deep dive into the new Root: Marauders Expansion , the Hirelings, The Clockwork Expansion 2, and the Lan...

In our one hundred and eighty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Arwen of Cardboard Time . We talk about Batman: Everybody Lies and New York Zoo in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land and 1001 Spikes. We reflect on our review of Spirit Island. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything...

In our one hundred and eightieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer  Chris Chung of  My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game ,  Lanterns: The Harvest Festival , and Spell Smashers . We talk about some games we've been playing, including  Yak and Aeon's End. Then I interview Chris about designing games. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on ou...

In our one hundred and seventy-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Robb of The Meeple Dungeon . We talk about  Bloodborne: The Board Game  and  Bitoku  in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Elden Ring and Tunic. We reflect on our review of Castles of Burgundy. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. T...

In our one hundred and seventy-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Stroganov  and Welcome To The Moon in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Vampire Survivors, Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. We reflect on our review of Near and Far. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want. This...

In our one hundred and seventy-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Daniel Wynter of Board Game Feast and the Omnigamers' Club Podcast . We talk about  World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and Merchants of the Dark Road in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Bugsnax. We reflect on our review of 51st State Master Set . Then you...

In our one hundred and seventy-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Joe, The Phantom Meeple . We talk about Voices in My Head and Hadrian's Wall in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Pokemon Legends: Arceus and The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe. We reflect on our review of Pandemic Legacy: Season 1. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aa...

In our one hundred and seventy-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Ta-Te Wu of Art Decko , Macaron , and Boba Mahjong . We talk about some games we've been playing, including Zapotec and Night of the Ninja. Then I interview Ta-Te about designing games. This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our  Patreon

In our one hundred and seventy-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Candice M. Harris, of Cardboard Creations . We talk about  Origins: First Builders and Nicaea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Flynn: Son of Crimson and Very Very Valet. We reflect on our review of Watson & Holmes . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and hi...

In our one hundred and seventy-third episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten as we celebrate the 8th anniversary of this podcast. We talk about  GI JOE Deck Building Game and Ankh: Gods of Egypt and the Pantheon, Guardians, and Pharaoh expansions in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Dicey Dungeons and Sea of Thieves. We reflect on our review of  Millennium Blades . The...

In our one hundred and seventy-second episode, Aaron is joined by Derek of Woosung Boardgames . We talk about  Chronicles of Avel  and Illiterati in the BA Banter. In a Survival Kit segment, we talk about Many Worlds Tavern Coffee . Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Mario Kart 8 and Death's Door. We reflect on our review of Clank! A Deck-Building Game . Then you listeners Ask Aar...

In our one hundred and seventy-first episode, Aaron is joined by Jayson Deare, of the Dice & Dragons Youtube channel. We talk about  Tabannusi: The Builders of Ur  and Uprising: Curse of the Last Emperor in the BA Banter. In a brand new segment called Book Buddies, we talk about The Book of Rituals . Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hearthstone and Nobody Saves the World. We ref...

In our one hundred and seventieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Hector E. Nazario of Holi: Festival of Colors and Ctrl . We talk about some games we've been playing, including  Camel Up: Off Season and Dulce. Then I interview Hector about designing abstract games and their games Holi: Festival of Colors and Ctrl . This episode is sponsored by  Board Game Bliss  and listeners like you on our...

In our one hundred and sixty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Mark Yuasa, of Omnigamers Club Podcast . We talk about  Berried Treasure , Unmatched Deadpool , Unmatched: Battle of Legends Vol. 2 , and Descent: Legends of the Dark in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Eastward and Yakuza Kiwami 1, 2 and 3 Remastered. We reflect on our review of  Brew Crafters . Then...

In our one hundred and sixty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Phil Huang, of  1 Minute Board Games . We talk about Jamaica and The Gallerist in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Slay the Spire and Immortals Fenyx Rising. We reflect on our review of Adrenaline . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they...

In our one hundred and sixty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Chris Porto of Many Worlds Tavern Coffee and Youtube channel . We talk about  Mandala and The Game of Wolf in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Forza Horizon 5 and Super Auto Pets. We reflect on our review of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a cha...

In our one hundred and sixty-sixth episode, it's our 8th annual BA Holiday Special and Aaron is joined by Dylann, of All You Can Board . We talk about Hallertau and King's Dilemma in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about The Artful Escape and Final Fantasy XIV Online. We reflect on our reviews of Raiders of the North Sea and Conan. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything...

In our one hundred and sixty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Juliana Moreno Patel of Wild Optimists . We talk about some games we've been playing, including  7 Wonders: Architects and Pandemic Legacy: Season 0. Then I interview Juliana about designing escape room and puzzle games and their Crimes & Capers series of games. This episode is sponsored by  MANSCAPED ,  Board Game Bliss  and...

In our one hundred and sixty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Shoe, co-host of the  Going Analog  podcast. We talk about Hadara and The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Moonglow Bay and Board Game Arena. We reflect on our review of  Inis . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask...

In our one hundred and sixty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Twitch Streamer Banzainator. We talk about Small World of Warcraft and Luna Capital in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ring Fit Adventure and New World. We reflect on our review of Cry Havoc . Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want....