Donald Dennis

On Board Games

Leisure EN ↓ 108 episodes

On Board Games is about the board game hobby and the supporting industry.

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Author

Donald Dennis

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

onboardgames.net

Latest episode

Nov 2, 2026

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Episodes

OBG 601: Pivotal Games 02.11.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with TSR-alum and game designer Mike Breault about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Mike's gaming credits Shadow Ninjas Castle Panic Clask Stockpile Echidna Shuffle Bomb Busters The Sinking of the Titanic You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (19:08) Then, the two talk about games that were pivotal...

OBG 600: Circle of Conflict 19.10.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming, Stephen Buonocore about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Thunder Road Vendetta and Ignition Excursions - Kickstarter is here. Magical Athlete The Kings Gambit Tichu Rock Hard 1977: Ear Candy Rune Rite - Kickstarter is here. You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:14)...

OBG 599: Play it Again 05.10.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Shannon Delheimer about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Final Titan For Sale Diamonds Thunder Road: Ignition Jibber Jabble Pocket Wingspan Return to Dark Tower You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (15:10) Then, the two talk about games that play differently the second time. ------------------...

OBG 598: Going Deep 21.09.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Danny Meese from Deep Deck about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Chess Loony Quest The Gang Can't Stop Alice is Missing You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (18:53) Then, the two talk about the design of Deep Deck and how to create connection with social games. The Deep Deck Kickstarter can b...

OBG 597: It's Unusual 07.09.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Hitster Cozy Stickerville Stage Tour Pictures Camp Grizzly Market Fresh You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (43:33) Then, the two talk about games with unusual mechanics. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inv...

OBG 596: IPs 24.08.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Spectre of Grand Gamers Guild about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Traveluencer X-Com Miniatures Game Mofuchip Kingdom Rush Realtive Space You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (25:32) Then, the two talk about three different IP experiences for Grand Gamers Guild. -----------------------...

OBG 595: Cattywampus 10.08.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Tony Lawhorne about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Ladies & Gentlemen Space Base Drillers Lords of Vegas Underworld Fliptoons Relative Space Kingdom Rush Sizewise You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (28:08) Then, the two talk about Tony's new game Cattywampus and this year's GenCon. -------...

OBG 594: Image Interpretation 27.07.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Dewey Game Collection Lifecycle Trombone Champ Phasers vs. Grazers Pan Am LOTR Fellowship of the Ring The Trick Taking Game Mini Rogue: The Council You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (37:18) Then, the two talk about the Image Interpreatio...

OBG 593: Tabletop Coach 13.07.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Lee Hughs from Tabletop Coach about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Twilight Imperium 4 Coloma Stone Age Railroad Inc Tend Twilight Inscription Deduce or Die Awkward Guests You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (23:59) Then, the two talk about the Tabletop Coach app. You can beta test Tabletop...

OBG 592: Twilight Imperium Deconstructed 29.06.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Clarence Timmerman from the Victory Track about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Hot Streak Clank! In Space Cozy Stickerville Obsession Finspan You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (21:24) Then, the two break down Twilight Imperium 4. -----------------------------------------------------------...

OBG 591: Expansionism 15.06.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivers about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Fantasy Realms Similo Eternal Decks Noobs in Space The Hobbit There and Back Again Kokeshi You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (23:21) Then, the two talk about expansions, when they are needed and when they aren;t. -------------------------...

OBG 590: Player Counts 01.06.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Joe Slack from Crazy Like a Box about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: So Clover Fjords The Fog Twilight Imperium 4 Saboteur You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (20:02) Then, the two talk about the impact player count has on game design. -------------------------------------------------------...

OBG 589: Teachability 18.05.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Phasers vs Grazers http://frogjumpinggames.com Fate of the Fellowship DC Breakout Arkham Asylum My Father's Work Monopoly Deal No Mercy Catan on the Road You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:37) Then, the two talk about game teaching a game and...

OBG 588: Balance 04.05.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Clusterpuck http://frogjumpinggames.com Phasers vs Grazers http://frogjumpinggames.com Fate of the Fellowship Reign of Dragoness Half Truth Second Guess Trick Takers You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (46:16) Then, the two talk about game balance...

OBG 587: Action 20.04.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Mark Elias about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Werewolf Ito Turing Machine Poker You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (16:14) Then, the two talk about using game play logic in the movies. The We Funder link for We Could be Heroes is at https://wefunder.com/we.could.be.heroes.film/ ---------...

OBG 586: Review-a-palooza 06.04.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivvers all about the recent BGG@Sea cruise they took down under. After that, they dive into one of the largest Review-a-palooza's they've ever done. Games reviewed are: Panda Royale Moon Colony Bloodbath Koekeshi Ticket To Ride Marklin Animal Rescue Team (followed by an ad break) Vivo Rebel Princess Lightspeed Arena Forest Shuffle Eternal...

OBG 585: Game Night Fails 23.03.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivvers all about games (and other things) they've played including: Wonderlands War Rhino Hero Super Battle Can't Stop Scarface 1920 Galactic Cruise Arydia Koekeshi Holiday Hijinxs You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:31) Then, the two talk about game night fails and how to avoid them. -------------------------------...

OBG 584: Small Box Big Fun 09.03.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Andrew Stiles all about games (and other things) they've played including: Lodge 7 Empires Tower Up Manhattan Flowers You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (16:19) Then, the two talk about how to get big fun out of a small box game. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.invers...

OBG 583: Murder Most Foul 23.02.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Hatherley of Freeform Games  all about games (and other things) they've played including: Forest Shuffle Dartmoor Obsession London Puerto Rico Traveller Origin Story Nemesis: Retaliation You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (15:16) Then, the two talk about what makes a good murder mystery game and how to host a murder. ---...

OBG 582: What is Fun? 09.02.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III all about games (and other things) they've played including: Baseball Card GM Sensu Bomb Busters Ticket to Ride Unsettled Lure You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (38:49) Then, the two talk about what fun is and how boardgames are fun. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Geniu...

OBG 581: New Year New You 26.01.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including: Endangered Asia Sensu The Artemis Enterprise My Father's Work You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (24:41) Then, the two talk about Marc's New Year's gaming resolutions from last year and the new ones for this year. ------------...

OBG 580: 8 out of 10 12.01.2026

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Rob Searing from Boardgames with Rob  all about games (and other things) they've played including: Luthier The Plum Island Horror Acquaria We Have a Problem Mr. President 20 Strong Ants You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (21:53) Then, the two talk about 8 out of 10 games. When everything is good and almost nothing is bad. ----...

OBG 579: Showtime 29.12.2025

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Spectre of Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including: Snowdonia Joyride The Artemis Project Exit Advent Calendar Man Eating House You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:20) Then, the two talk about Marc's experiences at Essen and Pax Unplugged. -----------------------------------------...

OBG 578: Contastic 15.12.2025

On this special episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III, the Starfleet Master of  Ceremonies and Super Admiral fo the Subspace Funk Armada. You can get a discount on  Zencastr.com using this link. The two compare and contrast their experiences at BGG Con and Pax Unplugged. Along the way they talk about: Medusa's Garden Deduce or Die LinkTo Things in Rings Slot Machine Millionaire...

OBG 577: Grandpa Beck 01.12.2025

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Grandpa Beck from Grandpa Beck's Games all about games (and other things) they've played including: Flip 7 Age of the Moon Bomb Busters You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (17:56) Then, the two talk about the connections games can make between people. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Geni...

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