Derek Bruff

First Player Token

Leisure EN ↓ 61 episodes

a short podcast for folks who enjoy playing board games with family and friends

Author

Derek Bruff

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Nov 10, 2025

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Episodes

45. Under Falling Skies 01.02.2024

In this episode, we try to save the planet from a relentless alien invasion in Under Falling Skies!

44. The Blood of an Englishman 02.01.2024

In The Blood of an Englishman, we see if Jack can steal the goose that lays golden eggs from the giant at the top of the beanstalk!

43. Tennessee Game Days 06.11.2023

In this episode, I try out a new format by giving very brief reviews of ten games I played at our local board game convention, Tennessee Game Days, earlier this fall!

42. In Vino Morte 26.09.2023

In this episode, we review In Vino Morte and try to figure out if our opponent put the poison in our glass or in his glass in the game!

First Play - After Us 27.08.2023

In this "First Play" bonus episode, we take a look at the game After Us from Pandasaurus Games. It’s a 2023 game designed by Florian Sirieix with art by Vincent Dutrait.

Episode 36 - Unmatched 18.08.2023

In this episode, we see what happens when heroes from stories and legends battle it out in Unmatched!

Giveaway - Gartenbau and Blazon 26.07.2023

It's the first ever First Player Token board game giveaway!

First Play - Blazon 16.07.2023

In this "First Play" bonus episode, we take a look at the game Blazon from 25th Century Games. It’s a 2023 game designed by Dave Conklin with art by Ian O’Toole.

Episode 35 - Royal Visit 10.06.2023

In this episode, we battle for the honor of hosting the king in our chateaus in Royal Visit!

Episode 34 - Isle of Skye 26.04.2023

In this episode, we become Scottish chieftains expanding our lands in… Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King!

First Play - Kohaku 25.02.2023

In this "First Play" bonus episode, we take a look at the game Kohaku from 25th Century Games, a 2020 game designed by Danny Devine with art also by Danny Devine!

Color Commentary - Mysterium 23.01.2023

Here's an extended cut of Emily's color commentary on the game Mysterium!

Episode 33 - Mysterium 21.01.2023

In this episode, we work together to solve a murder in the game with no words… Mysterium!

First Play - Power Plants 07.01.2023

Today we have some initial impressions of the game Power Plants after a first play!

Episode 32 - Gobblet Gobblers 20.12.2022

In this episode, we take a look at Gobblet Gobblers, a game that you’ll want to know about if you’re tired of playing tic-tac-toe!

Episode 31 - Outfoxed 20.11.2022

In this episode, we work together to catch a sneaky, pot-pie-stealing fox in the cooperative kids game Outfoxed!

Episode 30 - Carcassonne 21.10.2022

In this episode, we build cities and farms and roads in the modern classic, Carcassonne!

First Play - Gartenbau 07.10.2022

Today we have some initial impressions of the game Gartenbau after a first play!

Episode 29 - Bristol 1350 08.09.2022

In this episode, we review Bristol 1350 and try to avoid a pandemic like it’s the 14th century by escaping the city on an apple cart!

Episode 28 - Age of Ambition 06.09.2022

In this episode, we’re going back to the space race with the upcoming new expansion, Space Explorers: Age of Ambition!

Episode 27 - Takenoko 16.07.2022

In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us to review Takenoko, a game that teaches you what to do in the unlikely event someone gives you a panda.

Episode 26 - Tsuro 30.06.2022

In this episode, we review Tsuro: The Game of the Path! See whose path to enlightenment lasts the longest...

Episode 25 - Clank! 27.03.2022

In this episode, we review the game Clank! Go searching for dragon treasure while moving very quietly...

Episode 22 - Splendor 13.12.2021

Splendor, a game about collecting gems and impressing fancy people!

Episode 13 – Sheriff of Nottingham 14.02.2021

In this episode, we recommend a game that will have you bluffing, bribing, and smuggling: Sheriff of Nottingham.

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