Life Beyond Board Games

We are getting ready to be sleep-deprived and snack-fueled for Gen Con 2025, and spilled PlayCon board game adventure. Plus upcoming Dune Imperium tournament - fun!  Tune in for some comedy or cringe in this Episode 14! "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2441648.rss Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast/ Meeple U...

Welcome to another not-so-serious episode of Life Beyond Board Games , where we dive into the surprisingly rhythmic world of music while gaming. Join us as we groove through game-night playlists, debate the best beats for board games, our favorite music to play during different board game genres—from chill vibes for puzzly euros, to epic soundtracks for panic cooperative games, to... awkward silen...

This episode dives into the wild world of online board gaming —how to game with people across the globe.... with or without pants (we’re not judging). We chat about the online board gaming platforms we've used, online etiquettes (or lack thereof), and more.  Tune in for laughs, virtual games, and stories that might make you feel warm, nostalgic, or just confused. "Send us a love letter&q...

In this episode, your board gaming crew goes beyond meeples and dice to roll deep into… feelings! 😱 Eric, Stella, and Melissa talk about neurodiversity and mental health in the hobby we all love. We cover everything from awkward social energy meters, overstimulation at game nights, to why some of us need a rulebook… for life. Expect empathy tokens, reroll on social energy and a +5 bonus to heartf...

Ever wondered what happens when board gamers leave their cozy game caves and brave the wild world of conventions? In this episode of Life Beyond Board Games , join Candice, Melissa, Eric and Stella unpack the madness of board game conventions and share our favorites.  First-timers, gaming on the sea, and walking the plank stories await—plus a bit of jetlag wisdom. Whether you're a seasoned co...

In this surprisingly heartwarming episode of Life Beyond Board Games , your trio—Stella (alleged basement keeper), Eric (probably innocent-NOT), and Melissa (eyewitness to none of it)—explore how board games magically turn lonely nights into legendary friendships. You’ll hear real stories of people going from “I have no one to play with 😢” to “Can we PLEASE stop scheduling four-hour games on week...

Ever experienced that tense silence when someone flips out after losing a game of Catan? Or watched in horror as greasy fingers handle your precious cards? You're not alone, and we're here to commiserate. In this brutally honest conversation, Melissa, Stella, and Eric dive into the behaviors that make us all want to quietly pack up our games and never invite certain people back. From the...

Ever walked into a board game meetup and wondered, “Am I at the right place?… Should I bring my own games?” 😅 Whether you're the host, the guest, or that mysterious person who always brings a 4-hour euro at 9:30pm—we’ve got stories. In this episode, we spill the meeples on what makes a board game meetup awesome or awkward. Is it okay to show up fashionably late? Should snacks be mandatory? W...

 In this episode, we reveal the shocking truth: there is life outside of board games! Dun dun dunnn.... Who knew? From the wild adventures of playing musical instruments, to pickle balling.  We've already seen five times (episodes) to the daring feats of doing this hobby, we spill the beans on what keeps us entertained when we’re not rolling dice or turning our brain to a mush. Spoiler alert:...

Ready to unbox the mysteries of your true tabletop persona? No more rolling the dice on who you are— it’s time to face the ultimate character sheet of you. Are you the mastermind scheming three steps ahead? The chaos gremlin who thrives on conflict? Or the noble pacifist who'd rather yeet themselves out of danger than fight? Only one way to find out—take the survey! Then brag (or cry) about y...

 Remember that first board game you bought? Oh, the excitement! You ripped off the plastic, admired the shiny new pieces, and thought, This is it. My new hobby. Then you got a second one—just a little treat. Your brain lit up with endorphins. Then came the third, the tenth… suddenly, you're drowning in a sea of cardboard, with 50, 100, maybe even 300 games staring at you!  Or maybe you buy a...

We've all been there (probably?..).  Sitting there, sweating bullets, praying no one notices that you’re the sneaky traitor—or worse, that you have no idea how to lie convincingly . Social deduction games: thrilling or straight-up stress-inducing? Do you feel guilty deceiving your friends, or do you thrive on betrayal like a true mastermind? This episode, we dive into the chaos and comedy of...

Remember that first board game meetup you went? How was it? We share our experience of our first board game meetup. Important question - is Carcassonne a peaceful game...or not? 😆 Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds...

Getting into board gaming! How do we all get into this wonderful rabbit hole? Stella, Melissa, Candice and Eric talk about our experience, shares some secrets, and more.  Find us on Facebook Group and drop us a line, love letters, chat about the topics you hear - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondboardgamespodcast "Send us a love letter" Our podcast link - https://feeds.buzzsprou...