Eat Lunch and Board Game

In 2018, Erin Dean interviewed over 50 game designers, and compiled all the interviews into a smash success Kickstarter campaign. The result, For the Love of Board Games ! This fantastic book became the bedtime story I read to The Son each night. It has started us down a great tradition of reading about board games and game designers. I highly recommend picking up a copy from Erin. If interested,...

In this episode, Adam looks at the "Clever Trilogy" by Wolfgang Warsch These games are: That's Pretty Clever, Twice as Clever, and Clever Cubed. These are fantastic roll and write games that elevates the game of Yahtzee. No more waiting on everyone else to roll on their turn while you do NOTHING. You are invested in every turn. Each one is colorful with its scorepad and dice. Each i...

In this episdoe, Chip Beauvais joins the show. He is the creator of Universal Rule and Smoke & Mirrors , both available on PnPArcade.com . Chip talks about his new game Jackpot Payout that is going to hit Kickstarter later this year, as well as some hidden gem games that you should check out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

Downforce by Wolfgang Kramer is the focus of this episode. Adam covers the game, the two expansion tracks, and talks about combining Downforce with Monopoly Gamer Mario Kart edition. Feel free to get sucked in this thread about Mario Kart: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2056934/mario-kart-downforce-variationShare your pics or rule variations!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-col...

This episode covers TWO fantastic dexterity games by Haba: Rhino Hero and the sequel Rhino Hero: Super Battle. What started out as a show and tell at my office has turned into a regular engineering exercise. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, Adam reviews Universal Rule by Chip Beauvais and published by Button Shy Games. It is also available as a print and play on PnPArcade.com. This is a wonderful 18-card 4x game that plays in less than a lunch hour. Believe it! Thanks for listening, and keep building those bridges! Universal Rule on PnP Arcade Universal Rule on Button Shy Games --- Support this podcast: https://ancho...

In this interview, the Chief Creative Officer of Fireside Games, Justin De Witt joins Adam on the podcast. He is the creator, and artist, behind the fantastic cooperative board game Castle Panic! Justin and Adam talk about board gaming, how Castle Panic got on Wil Wheaton's Tabletop, how Justin got to design Star Trek Panic, and more! Thanks for listening, and keep building those bridges! www...

In this episode, Adam talks about Alan R. Moon's Ticket to Ride, two expansions, 3 city editions, a PNP version, and First Journey.  This is a must have in any office colletion. Come listen and find out why! Stay at Home Edition is a free print and play that can be found at that link! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, Adam looks at Carcassonne, the classic Spiel des Jahres winning tile-laying game by Claus-Jurgen Wrede. Adam talks about the game and 9 mini-expansions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, I look at Justin De Witt's cooperative castle defense game, Castle Panic! , its three full expansions, and multiple promos, This is my personal favorite co-op game. It is simple, easy to get to the table, and has been enjoyed many times by many people. Justin will be a guest later this year! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episiode, Adam interviews fellow board game podcaster, Joe Hamerly of Average Joe's Gaming Podcast. They discuss lunchtime gaming, go to games, and more. This is also the debut of more music from The Son. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, Adam talks about the game that started all of this lunch time gaming fun, Catan . He also discusses the scenarios: Helpers of Catan, Oil Springs, Frenemies, Santa Claus/Easter Bunny, and Global Warming.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

This episode features original music by my 8 year old. I asked him for a theme song, and he made it for me on Garage Band. Also, I discuss 7 Wonders, 2 expanions, and some extras. This is another must-have in your office playing library. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

In this episode, I discuss the king of the mountain, Yahtzee style, kaiju monster mayhem game, King of Tokyo . I look at the base game, its two expansions, and the subsequent four monster packs. This is a great game to start a gaming group in your office! Board Games Build Bridges! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-f-collins/support

Welcome to Eat Lunch and Board Game! I am Adam Collins and about 5 years ago, I started playing board games with my coworkers during our lunch hour. We started out playing only Catan, and it was a first-come, first-seated game. We expanded to 5/6 player extension. Then, we had to add a second board. New games were being brought in. People from other divisions joined us. Pretty soon, we had players...