This Board Game Life

This Board Game Life

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This Board Game Life Podcast

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This Board Game Life

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Oct 28, 2026

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Episodes

What the AI 058 18.10.2023

Rob and Mark are back discussing recent gaming including Castles of Burgundy Special Edition, Thunder Road Vengeance, Zombicide, Gloomhaven, Everything Ever, Qwixx, Point Salad, Just One, Hive Mind, and 7 Wonders Architects. The guys then go on to discuss some anticipated Essen 2023 games and the controversy of publishers using AI to generate game art.

Crowdfunding Mania 057 07.10.2023

Mark and Rob are back discussing recently played games including Take 5, Point Salad, Clank! Catacombs, Dixit Disney Edition, Planet Unknown, Deep Rock Galactic, Zombicide Gear Up,  and Sushi Go. Then the guys talk about the crowdfunding projects they are most excited about and which they regret. Enjoy!

Upgrades and Awards – Episode 56 22.09.2023

Rob and Mark discuss Santiago de Cuba, Point Salad, Planet Unknown, Orleans, Star Fluxx, Star Trek Panic, Just One, Bang The Bullet, Gloomhaven, Take 5, Challengers, and Clank Catacombs. Then they talk about game component upgrades and validity of awards. Enjoy!

What is too many? – Episode 55 09.09.2023

Mark and Rob are back discussing recent gaming including Azul with overlays, Roll Through the Ages, Famiglia, Monopoly Fortnite, Marvel United: Deadpool, Planet Unknown, Take 5, Nidavellir, DorfRomantik, Gloomhaven, Forbidden Jungle, The Hunger, Clank, Point Salad, Savage Bowl Trick Taking Game, Fairy Tale Fluxx, Sushi Go, Ticket to Ride, Forbidden Island, Dice Throne and Spirit

Gen Con Friends – Episode 54 20.08.2023

Rob and Mark are joined by Franco and Brun to discuss Gen Con 2023. Brun and Franco discuss their experiences as first time goers and the guys talk about games they played including Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Rumble at Castle Tentakill, Wingspan, Lost Ruins of Arnak, 7 Deadly Dice, Thunder Road: Vendetta,

Gen Con 2023 Conquered – Episode 53 11.08.2023

Mark and Rob are back from Gen Con 2023 and discuss what happened during the con. This was Mark's first time so he shares his experience from a first timer view. They discuss gaming including Power Grid, Just One, Codenames, Bang The Bullet, Next Station London, Sagrada, Calico, Super Mega Lucky Box, Raiders of the

Gen Con Bound – Episode 52 25.07.2023

Mark and Rob discuss the winners of the 2023 SDJ awards, lending games out to other people to play, and Gen Con being next week. Games discussed are Star Trek Panic, Qwixx, Qwixx Mixx, Super Mega Lucky Box, Castle of Burgundy, and Azul. Enjoy!

Shelf Me – Episode 51 11.07.2023

The guys talk about recent gaming including Clank!, Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre, Super Mega Lucky Box, Codenames, Zombicide, Welcome to New Las Vegas, Evil Bunny, and Azul. The guys also discuss going to GenCon in a few weeks and Kallax shelves. Enjoy!

Discovering New Favs – Episode 50 27.06.2023

Mark and Rob discuss recent gaming including No Thanks!, Heat: Pedal to the Medal, Summer Camp, Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre, Super Mega Lucky Box, Fun Facts, Clank!, Carcassonne: 20th Anniversary Edition and more! Then they talk about Gen Con, The Spiel des Jahres 2023, and excitement from playing

Game Space – Episode 49 13.06.2023

Mark and Rob spend the show discussing different spaces to play games and what makes them enjoyable. Everything from tables, to lighting, chairs, and more! They also talk about games including Bang LaPallottola, Welcome To…., Tapple, One Two Many Rabbits, Evil Bunny, and Harry Potter Death Eaters Rising. Enjoy!

SDJ Nominees 23 – Episode 48 01.06.2023

Mark and Rob are back discussing recent games they've played including Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, Ticket to Ride, 20 Questions, Codenames, Bang! La Pallottola!, Catan, Setup, and Tiny Towns. The guys also discuss the struggle of booking Gen Con events and the Spiel des Jahres nominees for 2023!

Events – Episode 47 16.05.2023

Mark and Rob discuss Just One, Sentinels of the Multiverse, Lords of Waterdeep, Qwixx, One Two Many Rabbits, Pop-Tarts Game, Tapple, and Carcassone. Then the guys talk about Gen Con events including selection and some ones they enjoy.

On The Hunt – Episode 46 19.04.2023

Mark and Rob have a discussion on the games they got to the table lately including Azul, Roll Through the Ages Bronze Age, Doomlings, Dice Manor, Space Base, Avatar: The Last Airbender: Fire Nation Rising, Yahtzee, and Patchwork. Then they discuss how new gamers can get info on games and where to get games. Enjoy!

So Many Games – Episode 45 05.04.2023

Mark and Rob are back talking about recent gaming including Welcome To New Las Vegas, Welcome to the Moon, Flamecraft, Space Base, Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf, Wingspan, Marvel Dice Throne, X-Wing, Downfall of Pompeii, Azul, and Escape Curse of the Temple. Then the guys discuss shelving including the Kallax shelves. Enjoy!!!!

The Jargon – Episode 44 21.03.2023

Rob and Mark are back discussing recent gaming including Splendor, Star Wars The Deck Builder, Parks, Jaipur, Godzilla Tokyo Clash, Ticket to Ride, Qwixx, Welcome To…, Lords of Waterdeep, Patchwork, and Doomlings. Then the guys discuss gaming terms and what they mean to a new gamer.

Setting the Mood – Episode #43 10.03.2023

Rob and Mark are back discussing recent gaming including Escape Curse of the Temple, Parks, Ramen Fury, Cascadia, Marvel Villainous, KingDomino, and Splendor. Then the guys talk about gaming with theme music and how to join gaming groups! Enjoy!

Here a Con, There a Con – Episode #42 24.02.2023

Rob and Mark discuss Wingspan and Downfall of Pompeii. Then the guys talk about gaming conventions and which are the best to play. Finally, they guys discuss the need to collect series of games and is it worth it.

Sleeving? – Episode #41 08.02.2023

Mark and Rob are back with another show. They start off talking about recently played games, then discuss the topic of sleeving cards, is Catan on Xbox worth getting, recent game acquisitions, and more! Games discussed - Azul Summer Pavilion, Marvel United Enter the Spider-verse, A Little Wordy, Wingspan, Zombicide, Everdell, Ticket to Ride: Rails

Missing – Episode #40 24.01.2023

Mark and Rob have a lengthy discussion on recent games that have been played over the past two weeks and then discuss missing components in games and how they can or should be addressed. Games discussed: Sushi Go, Play Nine, Rack-O, Azul, X-Wing, Marvel Villainous, Marvel Dice Throne, Pandemic, Dragonheart, Marvel United, Forbidden Sky

We’re Back! – Episode #39 10.01.2023

Rob is joined by Mark to give an update on the return of the show, recent gaming, Mark's gaming history, and a few looks at kickstarters and games we want. Games discussed Dice Throne, Azul, Flamecraft.

Podcast Orchestra – Episode #38 31.05.2016

Rob is joined by Philip duBarry once again to talk about some of the recent projects that Philip has been working on. Also, Rob discusses his thoughts on Dr Eureka and then launches a new show segment called Tips. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Black Orchestra, Chief Inspector, Kingdom of Solomon, One Deck

Bring On The 2015 Gaming – Episode #037 29.01.2015

2014 has come to a close and a new year is upon us. Rob shares some quick thoughts on 2014 as a whole and then covers a few Essen 2014 releases that he's played in the past few weeks. This includes Castles of Mad King Ludwig, La Granja, Orleans, Aquasphere, Doodle City, Hyperborea, Kingsport Festival

Spiel Deal 2014 – Episode #036 18.10.2014

Spiel 2014 is upon us with over 600 games releasing at the show. There's a ton of games that are vying for our attention and hard earned money. With that in mind, Rob has gone through all of them and has come up with a list of games that he finds interesting and explains why.

I Got Carded At Gen Con 2014 – Episode #035 18.09.2014

In this episode Rob starts off with a talk about his thoughts and experiences at Gen Con 2014. Then Philip DuBarry joins in with a discussion about Kickstarter and his latest game Skyway Robbery. Rob explains how to enter our contest to win your very own copy of AEG's Doomtown: Reloaded. Lastly Rob finishes up

Gen Con Eve 2014 – Episode #034 14.08.2014

In this episode Rob talks about the games he's looking forward to at Gen Con 2014. These are games that are all available for purchase at Gen Con and must support 2 players. The demo only games will be discussed on the next show. Enjoy!

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