Punchboard Paradise

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Punchboard Paradise a board game podcast discussing the games we play, how we rank them, and other exciting topics related to our hobby. Hosted by Chad, Clef and RichieTwitter - @PunchboardersInstagram - punchboardparadiseFacebook - Punchboard Paradise

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The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 15 - Strategies? Who needs 'em? 09.02.2025 1:11:54

Clef and Tim talk some recent plays including Under Cover, Combat Commander: Europe and Civolution! We also discuss how we feel about looking up strategies for board games and then dive into some favorite games and movies that start with the letter "B". Sign up for PPCon at punchboardparadise.com and join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 Sign up for the Great Plains Game Festival at https://gr...

Ep. 142 - Top 25 Games of All Time (2025 Edition) 07.02.2025 2:40:33

In today's episode, the guys talk about recent plays and then go over their top 25 games of all time! Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by Hoo...

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 14 - Winter Formal Wrap Up and Tim's Top Ten 26.01.2025 1:26:56

Clef and Tim talk about the success of the Winter Formal online gathering and go over Tim's Top Ten board games. We also talk about Power Grid, Age of Steam, Isle of Cats Duel, and Winter Court! We also start the inevitable journey of going through the alphabet with movie picks! Sign up for PPCon at punchboardparadise.com and join the discord at https://discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 You can find more info...

Ep. 141 - Power Grid Review + Top Games of 2024 Draft 07.01.2025 2:37:48

In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent plays and review Power Grid. They wrap up with a draft of top games from 2024. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 13 - Online Games for the New Year! 05.01.2025 1:46:40

Clef and Tim ring in the New Year talking about the good things and bad with online gaming. Recent plays include Food Chain Magnate, The Great Zimbabwe, Age of Steam, and Nucleum. Join the discord here to get ready for the Winter Formal starting January 10, 2025! Come play some online games!! https://discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 12 - Holiday Negotiations 14.12.2024 1:25:20

Clef and Tim talk some recent plays including Thunder Road: Vendetta, Sardegna, and High Frontier. We dive into when negotiation works for us and when it doesn't and talk about our favorite games to play over the holidays.

Ep. 140 - Red Dust Rebellion Review + Games That Punch Above Their Weight Draft 10.12.2024 1:39:04

In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent plays and review Red Dust Rebellion. They wrap up with a draft of games that punch above their weight. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 11 - Wicked Games 30.11.2024 1:30:16

Clef and Tim talk some recent games before our Thanksgiving holiday including Diplomacy, Bios: Genesis, Root, Isle of Skye, and Lancaster. We also talk our favorite games and movies of the year.

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 10 - Age of Steam Con '24 Recap 17.11.2024 1:32:14

Clef and Tim are back from a weekend at Age of Steam Con 2024. We played lots of disc golf, ate lots of BBQ, and even played a little Age of Steam. We also talk Tim's weekend with PC and the Dodgers win the World Series! If you must know, the German games that were played were Auf Teufel komm raus, Hecht im Karpfenteich, and Bauernschlau.

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 9 - Bad Game Experiences 30.10.2024 1:16:45

Clef and Tim talk how disc golf is taking over the Discord, a Pat filled weekend, and some of our worst game experiences.

Ep. 139 - Railways of the Lost Atlas Review + Games for Muggles Draft 29.10.2024 1:27:45

In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent plays and review Railways of the Lost Atlas. They wrap up with a draft of games they'd like to introduce to muggles. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 8 - Epic in Quality, Not in Quantity 12.10.2024 1:02:33

Clef and Tim talk the usual suspects, baseball and disc golf, before diving into board games. Does an epic game have to be long?

Ep. 138 - Expansions + Alexander Pfister Draft 08.10.2024 1:21:40

In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent plays, review Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet and Boonlake: Artifacts. They wrap up with a draft of their favorite Alexander Pfister games. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com...

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 7 - Single and Ready to Mingle (Or Not) 30.09.2024 1:00:14

Clef and Tim talk recent plays and board games that have only been played once.

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 6 - Let's Binge Board Games and Disc Golf 17.09.2024 1:25:28

Clef and Tim talk some disc golf and then a bunch of board games!

Ep. 137 - Trick-Taking + Reiner Knizia Draft 11.09.2024 1:40:05

In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent plays, review Seers Catalog, Rebel Princess, Jalape-NO! and more. They wrap up with a draft of their favorite Reiner Knizia games. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music...

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 5 - DoaMcoN 2024 Recap! 02.09.2024 1:16:00

Clef and Tim talk about their recent trip to Kansas City to attend DoaMcoN 2024! Lots of games! No movies! A little bit of crying!

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 4 - It's not you, it's me... 19.08.2024 1:14:38

Chad and Richie* talk about board game conventions and getting rid of board games. *Chad and Richie may actually be in this episode.

Ep. 136 - Arcs Review + Games That Work at All Player Counts Draft 07.08.2024 1:29:34

In today's episode, the guys discuss their recent plays, review Arcs, and wrap up with a draft of Games That Work at All Player Counts. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 3 - Summer Camp Recap 05.08.2024 1:04:50

Chad and Richie* sit down to talk the recent online Summer Camp and games that feature a rondel. *Chad and Richie are definitely not in this episode.

The Chad and Richie Show - Ep. 2 - Surprising Games 22.07.2024 1:04:16

Chad* and Richie* sit down to discuss some surprising games. *Chad and/or Richie may not be in the episode.

The Chad and Richie Show - Pilot Episode 08.07.2024 41:24

The Chad and Richie Show - Pilot Episode by Punchboard Paradise

Ep. 135 - A Gest of Robin Hood Review + Cities Draft 26.06.2024 1:42:52

In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, Interview Dave Beck from Paverson Games, review A Gest of Robin Hood and draft board games with city names. 23:44 - Dave Beck of Paverson Games interview Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchb...

Ep. 134 - Rats of Wistar Review 29.05.2024 1:55:38

In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays at PPCon and review Rats of Wistar. Review starts at 01:29:33 Matthew's Geeklist about attending PPCon https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/336878/pp-con-2024-my-first-convention Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a...

Ep. 133 - Age of Innovation Review + Benjamin Button Draft 01.05.2024 1:23:41

In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review Age of Innovation and finish with the Benjamin Button Draft. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds