Stephen Conway

The Spiel

Leisure EN ↓ 1428 episodes

The Spiel is a show about games and the people who love them. Each episode, we discuss the world of board and card games with a variety fun segments and different contributors. The Spiel and its media network are part of The Spiel Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to making the world a more playful place. We believe play is a powerful positive force in the world. Our goal with the show is open a door to the wider world of games to as many people as we can. Have a listen. I hope you'll be inspired to find a friend and play!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.thespiel.net

Author

Stephen Conway

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Leisure

Podcast website

www.thespiel.net

Latest episode

Oct 12, 2026

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Episodes

The Spiel #84 - Gen Con 2009 17.08.2009

House call. As the Gods of Geekery descend on Indianapolis for Gen Con, we score interviews with game publishers large and small, including a chat with one of the world's most prolific and respected game designers, Dr. Reiner Knizia.

The Spiel #84 - Gen Con 2009 17.08.2009

House call. As the Gods of Geekery descend on Indianapolis for Gen Con, we score interviews with game publishers large and small, including a chat with one of the world's most prolific and respected game designers, Dr. Reiner Knizia.

The Spiel #83 - On Your Mark... 03.08.2009

Get set... Go! We tackle two race games with interesting twists: hiking for lost gold on a 3-D board in Timber Tom and a mad grab for fuel tanks in Hurry 'Cup!

The Spiel #83 - On Your Mark... 03.08.2009

Get set... Go! We tackle two race games with interesting twists: hiking for lost gold on a 3-D board in Timber Tom and a mad grab for fuel tanks in Hurry 'Cup!

The Spiel - Scribbler #4 - Dem Bones 20.07.2009

Match-Up Puzzle by Stephen Conway & David Coleson. Solve the puzzle, send us the answer. Correct entries could win a free game!

The Spiel - Scribbler #4 - Dem Bones 20.07.2009

Match-Up Puzzle by Stephen Conway & David Coleson. Solve the puzzle, send us the answer. Correct entries could win a free game!

The Spiel #82 - Origins 2009 06.07.2009

Get your lanyard and badge ready. We're off to Columbus Ohio for Origins Game Fair. Our tour of the exhibit hall leads us to fourteen interviews with game publishers large and small.

The Spiel #82 - Origins 2009 06.07.2009

Get your lanyard and badge ready. We're off to Columbus Ohio for Origins Game Fair. Our tour of the exhibit hall leads us to fourteen interviews with game publishers large and small.

The Spiel #81 - Spiel des Schpiel 2009 - Part 2 22.06.2009

Decision time. Five nominees, four weeks, one chance to predict the winner. We review and discuss Fauna and Finca, the final two games in contention for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award.

The Spiel #81 - Spiel des Schpiel 2009 - Part 2 22.06.2009

Decision time. Five nominees, four weeks, one chance to predict the winner. We review and discuss Fauna and Finca, the final two games in contention for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award.

The Spiel #80 - Spiel des Schpiel 2009 08.06.2009

Jury's out. Five nominees, four weeks, one chance to predict the winner. We review and discuss Dominion, FITS and Pandemic, three games in contention for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award.

The Spiel #80 - Spiel des Schpiel 2009 08.06.2009

Jury's out. Five nominees, four weeks, one chance to predict the winner. We review and discuss Dominion, FITS and Pandemic, three games in contention for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award.

The Spiel #79 - You Know, For Kids! 24.05.2009

Say goodbye, Candyland. No need to cringe on family game night. We review a slew of games aimed at kids that adults will enjoy, too, including Kayak Chaos and Duck! Duck! Go!

The Spiel #79 - You Know, For Kids! 24.05.2009

Say goodbye, Candyland. No need to cringe on family game night. We review a slew of games aimed at kids that adults will enjoy, too, including Kayak Chaos and Duck! Duck! Go!

The Spiel #78 - Driven to Abstraction 11.05.2009

These games have potential, literally. If there's a modern rival to chess, it's the Gipf Project. In this mega-episode, we play Ultimate Gipf and the final game in the series, Tzaar.

The Spiel #78 - Driven to Abstraction 11.05.2009

These games have potential, literally. If there's a modern rival to chess, it's the Gipf Project. In this mega-episode, we play Ultimate Gipf and the final game in the series, Tzaar.

The Spiel #77 - Paradise Lost 27.04.2009

Letter perfect. We build ancient monuments and wonders to impress the King in Utopia and spell our way Boggle-style through hedge rows in Amuse Amaze.

The Spiel #77 - Paradise Lost 27.04.2009

Letter perfect. We build ancient monuments and wonders to impress the King in Utopia and spell our way Boggle-style through hedge rows in Amuse Amaze.

The Spiel #76 - A Kind Word & A Gun 13.04.2009

An offer you can't refuse. We play by mob rule this week, packing heat and hijacking hooch with two gangster themed games: Chicago Poker and Family Business.

The Spiel #76 - A Kind Word & A Gun 13.04.2009

An offer you can't refuse. We play by mob rule this week, packing heat and hijacking hooch with two gangster themed games: Chicago Poker and Family Business.

The Spiel #75 - Plan 9 30.03.2009

Ground Control to Major Tom. We take to the stars to haul freight for The Man in Galaxy Trucker and then battle through a collapsing star to become the Galactic Emperor.

The Spiel #75 - Plan 9 30.03.2009

Ground Control to Major Tom. We take to the stars to haul freight for The Man in Galaxy Trucker and then battle through a collapsing star to become the Galactic Emperor.

The Spiel #74 - Can't We All Just Get Along? 16.03.2009

Board games are team sports, too. There are plagues to fight and a village to defend! We dive into Pandemic and Ghost Stories, two in the latest wave of co-op "us vs. the world" games.

The Spiel #74 - Can't We All Just Get Along? 16.03.2009

Board games are team sports, too. There are plagues to fight and a village to defend! We dive into Pandemic and Ghost Stories, two in the latest wave of co-op "us vs. the world" games.

The Spiel #73 - Espadas & Cigarros (Swords & Cigars) 02.03.2009

Avoid the Lulo List. More games inspired by the Spanish speaking world. We duel for glory in Toledo and angle for rum and power in Cuba. Plus two classic card games little known to gringos.

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