The BoardGameGeek Podcast

Episode 103: Curt Covert (Smirk and Dagger) - Exhibiting at Conventions- Games we’ve been playing lately (not from Smirk and Dagger) Join me as we get to know Curt Covert, the owner of Smirk and Dagger games. We discuss what goes into exhibiting at conventions. While we go through a lot of information, it’s definitely not everything. But it might help someone starting out or might be an interesting peek behind the curtain. Then, we talk about 5 games we’ve been playing lately. And of course, ending with something positive happening in our lives. Don’t be afraid to go up or reach out to Curt if you have questions about the board game industry. He’s truly a fountain of knowledge. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:16 Get to know Curt Covert 00:01:27 Smirk and Laughter 00:04:34 Trickarus 00:12:11 Main Topic: Exhibiting at Conventions 00:12:33 Curt's overall philosophy 00:16:14 Choosing the Right Conventions for Exhibiting 00:19:01 First Steps to getting a booth 00:24:19 Navigating Convention Spaces and Traffic Flow 00:33:03 Line Management at Conventions 00:37:54 Efficient Booth Breakdown Strategies 00:42:59 Planning for Conventions - when to start 00:43:56 Engaging Booth Promotions 00:49:37 5 games (not from Smirk and Dagger) that we've been enjoying 00:49:55 Wondrous Creatures 00:53:32 Dino Racer 00:57:42 Fliptoons Fliptoons Season 2 01:02:01 Clank! Catacombs Underworld Expansion 01:05:20 Drillers 01:09:06 Things in Rings Things on Strings 01:12:56 Rascally Rabbits 01:15:34 Ito One Round? 01:21:08 Codenames: Critical Role Adventures 01:24:13 The Gang The Gang: Deluxe Edition 01:30:38 Moment of Positivity 01:39:33 Where can you find Curt? Smirk and Dagger Website Facebook Instagram 01:40:36 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 102: Peter Vaughan - Crowdfunding Tips and Tricks - Top 5 Bag and Deck Building Games - Con Memories Peter, one of the owners of Cardboard Alchemy, takes time away from his big Kickstarter for Whisperwood, to talk about what he has learned about crowdfunding, his favorite bag and deck builder, ending with some good memories from conventions. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:37 Who is Peter Vaughan? Cardboard Alchemy What the Food Flamecraft Andromeda's Edge 00:03:14 Whisperwood on KS 00:04:35 Main Topic: Kickstarting Board Games 00:04:55 Why Kickstarter? 00:06:10 How Kickstarter has changed for Board Games 00:07:57 Trends and Changes in Crowdfunding 00:13:26 Tips for those starting out in crowdfunding 00:17:08 Whisperwood: Cozy, Crunchy, Combo-filled Bag Builder 00:23:24 Preparing for a Crowdfunding Launch 00:26:08 Kickstarter is live, Now what? 00:27:50 Marketing Strategies Post-Kickstarter 00:31:27 Top 5 Bag & Deck Building Games 00:32:49 Orleans 00:37:03 Altiplano 00:39:49 Cubitos 00:41:42 Concordia 00:43:57 Mystic Lands Ruins 00:46:28 Lost Ruins of Arnak 00:49:40 Tea Garden 00:53:07 Fliptoons Fliptoons: Season 2 00:56:26 Fishing 01:00:05 Moon colony Bloodbath 01:04:00 Honorable Mentions Wonderland’s War Quacks Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure Drillers 01:08:46 Moments of Positivity LFG Con 01:15:40 Where can you find Peter Vaughn on the Internet? Cardboard Alchemy’s: Website Facebook Instagram Discord Youtube 01:20:16 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 101: Ilka Luza - How to Behave at the Table. - Top 5 Games We Like to Play on Repeat - A Surprise Gift and White Water Rafting. Grab a drink and maybe some snacks because this is a longer episode. My super talented friend, Ilka Luza, joins me to discuss an important topic that’s not necessarily said out loud, some of our favorite comfort games, something that made us smile lately, and lots and lots of stories. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 Who is Ilka Luza 00:08:11 Prevention Theater Ep. 82 - Dave Luza Ep. 83: AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps 00:10:22 How to behave at a table 00:21:04 Respect each other 00:28:59 Ending a game early 00:39:20 Phones at the table 00:46:10 Top 5 Games we like to play on repeat 00:47:07 Patchwork Doodle 00:49:06 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition 00:52:17 Azul 00:55:54 Lords of Waterdeep 01:02:06 Sanctuary 01:08:04 Takenoko 01:11:55 Wingspan 01:17:12 Mahjong 01:27:14 Cascadia 01:32:25 Akropolis 01:36:35 Honorable Mentions 01:36:45 Nokosu Dice 01:39:40 Fliptoons 01:49:11 Moment of Positivity Chris Long Prints 02:00:43 Where to Find Ilka? Ilka’s Website Luzapalooza on Instagram , Twitch, and Youtube This Game is Broken podcast 02:03:25 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 100: Lainie - Convention Planning Insights and Tips - 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love - Board Game Con Friends Happy 100th Episode to the BGG Podcast! Let’s peek behind the scenes of Board Game Geek events and conventions with someone who helps run them, Lainie! Then we look at BGG’s top 100 games via user ratings to talk about 5 we love. And share some joy in finding friends through conventions. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:18 Get to know Lainey 00:05:12 Convention Planning Insights and Tips 00:09:57 Managing Volunteers Effectively 00:21:40 What are the different BGG Events? 00:24:46 5 Games from BGG's top 100 that we love 00:26:37 Race for the Galaxy 00:28:40 Orleans 00:30:17 Power Grid 00:31:55 Grand Austria Hotel 00:34:04 Clank Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated 00:37:10 Spirit Island 00:39:12 Castles of Burgundy 00:43:17 Obsession 00:46:25 Terraforming Mars 00:49:09 Darwin's Journey 00:52:15 Honorable Mention 00:53:33 Moment of Positivity Omaha Gaming Convention Board Game Wagon OFPG Spielbound Board Game Cafe 01:02:41 Where to find Lainie BGG Con 2026 Gen Con Hot Games Room Hot Games Room Email Lainie’s Email 01:03:40 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 99: Dutch Yoda - Gen Con vs Spiel - Top 5 BGG Gen Con Preview List 2026 - World Cup and the Beach Boys My friend, Dutch Yoda, joins us all the way from around the globe to talk about the differences and similarities between the 2 biggest board game conventions in the world, Gen Con and Spiel. Then we had a hard time picking our Top 5 games from the BGG Gen Con Preview list for 2026. We then talked about how the World Cup and the Beach Boys brought a little joy in our lives. I hope you can stop by one of his streams and chat with him directly especially about coffee and crowdfunding. 00:00 Intro 00:51 Get to know Dutch Yoda 02:24 How you became Dutch Yoda 03:17 Start in the hobby 05:43 Exploring Gen Con vs. Spiel 14:54 Food Culture at Conventions 18:02 Media Events: A Contrast Between Gen Con and Spiel 26:01 Flea Markets: A Unique Experience 28:16 Travel Logistics and Airport Experiences 31:09 Availability of Games Post-Conventions 42:57 Community and Connections at Conventions 47:01 Top Five Games from BGG Gen Con 2026 Preview List 47:54 Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - Ravenloft 49:48 Entropy 55:45 Sniper Elite: Expansions (Escalation & Operation Kraken) 57:46 Wondrous Creatures: Winterfall Expansion Omaha Gaming Convention 01:00:55 Frosted Blooms (A Dutch Connection) 01:04:51 Fliptoons Season 2 01:09:34 Wingspan Pocket 01:12:03 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition 01:16:35 Endangered: Australia (Expansion) Endangered: Giant Panda scenario 01:22:33 Mountain Goats: Legacy Legacy of Yu Tiny Mountain Goats 01:26:51 Honorable Mentions 01:27:35 Rascally Rabbits 01:30:17 Jason and the Argonauts Hercules and the 12 Labors 01:32:33 Whisperwood 01:36:15 Perennial 01:38:09 Electrify 01:42:09 Moments of Positivity 01:49:38 Please follow Dutch Yoda on the web! Twitch @DutchYoda Youtube , Instagram , and Bluesky @DutchYodaPlays 01:51:58 Outro Please note: this episode was pre-recorded so that it could be edited on time. Therefore, there might be a few games that were posted on the BGG Preview list after this episode was recorded. (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 98: Aaron B. (Game Enthus) - The Remaster’s Era - Top 5 Games We Like to Teach - Lunch Time Gaming & Getting Recognized Hey everyone! I’m excited to introduce Aaron, also known as Game Enthus on social media, who’s joining me to chat about all those games that are getting remastered, remade, updated with a second edition, brought back, or republished with some tweaks. We’re gonna try to nail down what exactly defines the “Remaster’s Era” of tabletop gaming. Then, we’ll share our top 5 favorite games to teach others. We’ll wrap up with some feel-good stories about gaming with coworkers during lunch and those moments when we get recognized. Oh, and we almost forgot to mention—we usually team up to teach a game on the Learn and Play schedule at PAX Unplugged. So, if you’re heading there, come join us for a fun game! 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:54 Get to know Aaron B. 00:06:08 The Remasters Era in Board Games 00:33:06 Top 5 Games we Enjoy Teaching 00:35:51 Hues and Cues 00:39:22 River of Gold 00:41:54 Panda Royale 00:45:20 Wok and Roll 00:47:30 So Clover! 00:50:02 Duck and Cover 00:53:13 Faraway 00:56:36 Cities Cities USA 01:00:10 Green Team Wins Green Team Wins Again 01:03:28 Seti: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Kanban EV Sweet Lands 01:08:00 Honorable Mentions 01:08:05 Chicken Fried Dice 01:10:55 Takenoko 01:12:33 Moments of Positivity in Gaming 01:16:52 Where can you find Aaron? Game Enthus on Lintree Game Enthus Podcast Website Aaron’s Youtube Channel - @GameEnthus The Five By Podcast Website / BGG Listing (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 97: Cole Smith - Games that Combine 2 Mechanisms well - Top 5 Area Control Games - A Frame Job & Good Food Canadian board game and graphic designer, Cole Smith, joins me to talk about his current published games, games that combine 2 mechanisms well, and his favorite mechanism, area control, games. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:21 Get to Know Cole Smith and his games Tanuki Sauros 3 Magi 00:05:58 The Journey of Game Design 00:08:23 Cole's Favorite Mechanism or Game that inspires him 00:14:42 Games that Blend 2 Well-Known Mechanics Well Lost Ruins or Arnak Dune Imperium Endless Winter: Paleoamericans Patchwork Cascadia and other Flatout line of games Sauros Rumble Nation Radlands 7 Wonders Duel Sagrada Nokosu dice King of Tokyo The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - Trick Taking Game Iliad Tag Team Arcs 00:33:32 Top 5 Area Control Games 00:37:57 The King is Dead: Second Edition 00:40:18 Rumble Nation 00:41:46 Waddle 00:44:35 Ankh: Gods of Egypt 00:47:25 Marrakech 00:50:50 Rumble Nation (Overlap) 00:51:09 Sunrise Lane 00:54:27 Scythe 00:58:45 Foundations of Rome 01:03:16 Root 01:07:26 Patrician 01:10:29 Honorable Mentions 01:10:40 Big Boss 01:12:59 Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon 01:15:01 Ahoy 01:16:02 Moment of Positivity 01:20:09 Where can you find Cole? BGG Designer Page Instagram @Cole_Designs_Games 01:21:24 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 96: Arwen Kathke - Vision Accessibility in Board Games - Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games - Hanging out with loved ones and friends The amazing Arwen Kathke joins me to talk about her Cardboard Time podcast and her passion to increase vision accessibility in board games. We get hungry talk about our top 5 food themed games and going down some rabbit holes. Ending with good memories of hanging out with loved ones and friends. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:29 Get to know Arwen 00:01:49 How did the Cardboard Time Podcast start? 00:03:01 Why the name Cardboard Time? 00:07:12 Vision Accessibility in Board Games Colorblind Games 00:18:01 Top 5 Food-Themed Board Games Sang Kee Peking Duck House BGG “Theme: Food Cooking” Tag List 00:24:24 Formage & Formaggio: We Love Cheese 00:32:13 Point Salad: A Game for Everyone Point Galaxy 00:35:52 Coffee Roaster: A Solo Experience In Front of the Elevators 00:40:13 Three Sisters: Harvest Edition: Expanding the Game 00:47:41 Chicken Fried Dice: Real-Time Roll and Write Ashwin and Rob on BGG Podcast Ep. 91 00:51:35 Wok and Roll: Nostalgia in a Game 00:55:00 Diced Veggies: A Unique Chopping Mechanism 00:59:14 Sushi Go Party!: A Fun Twist on Drafting Games Honorable Mentions 01:04:39 Pizza Roles - Yummy Deduction Game 01:07:44 Sweet Lands - The Charm of Heavy Strategy Games 01:13:26 Moments of Positivity Big Gay Dinner - Rose Gauntlet Foundation BGG Spring 2026 Buc-ee’s Sheetz 01:27:45 Where can you find Arwen? The Cardboard Time Podcast on Spotify Cardboard Time Website Bluesky: @CardboardTime Instagram: @Cardboard_Time Youtube:@CardboardTime Conventions: Origins Game Fair Omaha Gaming Con (added after the recording) Pax Unplugged 01:31:51 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 95: Emily Vincent - Usability & UI Design in Board Games, 10+ Hidden Small Box Gems, Libraries, and cats calling in the Spring Please come join me and meet this wonderful human and talented designer, Emily Vincent. We connect about cats, what makes a sandwich, and fonts. We discuss how UI design and accessibility design concepts are implemented in board games. Then we talk about 10+ small box games that we think fell under the radar or don’t get enough love. And end with cats, libraries, and hearing about her upcoming games. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:31 Who is Emily Vincent? 00:06:35 Playtesting Games Boston Game Makers’ Guild ProtoSpiel Online Break My Game Discord UnPub 00:07:41 Rapid Fire Questions 00:11:49 Applying Usability / UI Design Concepts to Game Design 00:36:31 Exploring our Top 5 Hidden Gems in Small Box Games 00:38:33 Newfoundland Jam 00:41:38 Cat Rescue 00:45:10 No Regerts: The Game of Art and Poor Life Choices 00:47:46 Big Sur Strange Worlds Above the Clouds 00:50:54 Tootin' & Hollerin' 00:55:04 Espresso 00:57:57 Pass the Buck: A Game of Corporate Responsibility Management 01:02:26 Lunar Skyline 01:06:14 Holiday Hijinks #1: The Kringle Caper and series 01:10:23 Wok and Roll 01:12:47 Honorable Mentions 01:13:17 Trickadee 01:14:13 Bandido 01:16:06 Neko Syndicate 01:20:53 Moments of Positivity 01:28:49 Where can you find Emily? Instagram @ Pink Hawk Games Website: http://pinkhawkgames.com Discord: EmilyKeepsKitties Building the Game podcast 01:32:12 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 94: Ambie Valdés- How Life Changes affect Board Games - Top 5 Kids Games, sort of - Loving on Family and Friends Ambie Valdés from the Board Game Blitz podcast joins me to talk about how different stages in life change what and how we play board games. I talk about 5 games that are made for kids but adults also enjoy while you get a peek into what games Ambie’s twins enjoyed throughout the years. Ending with happy memories with friends and family. Happy 10 year anniversary to the Board Game Bliz Podcast! 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:36 Get to know Ambie 00:04:10 Life Changes and Their Impact on our Gaming tastes and playing 00:41:30 Top 5 Games made for Kids 00:42:25 Go Away Monster 00:44:26 Animal Upon Animal 00:47:15 My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon 00:51:13 My Little Scythe 00:54:26 Zombie Kidz Evolution 00:58:19 Drop It 01:00:39 MicroMacro: Kids – Crazy City Park 01:05:07 Rhino Hero 01:09:41 Unlock Series - Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories 01:13:09 Brick Like This! 01:16:42 Kids Chronicles: Quest for Moon Stones 01:21:20 Digging for Dinos 01:24:40 Moment of Positivity 01:28:18 Where can you find Ambie? Ambie’s Website https://portaly.cc/ambievaldes https://portaly.cc/BoardGameBlitz Board Game Day book by Ambie in the BGG Store 01:31:42 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 93: Mark Peebles - Types of Solo Modes - Top 5 Games with Great Solo Modes - Cooking and Gardening My Twitch streamer friend, Mark, joins me to talk about different types of solo modes, our favorite games with great solo modes and a couple of things that brings us joy, cooking and gardening. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:20 Get to know MP aka Mr. Peebles aka Mark and HIs hobbies 00:07:21 Solo Games - Different Types and Modes 00:08:01 Discussing - Beat Your Own Score Mode 00:11:25 Automation / AI Bots Modes 00:17:29 Solo Only games 00:19:05 Campaign or Legacy Solo 00:20:39 Two-Handed Solo Play: Pros and Cons 00:23:40 Exploring Solo War Games 00:28:41 Top 5 Games with the Best Solo Modes 00:29:34 Black Forest 00:33:07 Delivery Witches 00:35:37 Boonlake 00:40:25 The Guild of Merchant Explorers 00:43:59 Hadrian's Wall 00:49:37 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Trick-Taking Game 00:54:21 Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin 00:01:00:51 Cascadia 00:01:03:39 Dead Cells: The Rogue-Lite Board Game 00:01:09:33 Planet Unknown 00:01:16:11 Honorable Mentions in Solo Gaming 00:01:16:30 Suna Valo: Solomodus 00:01:18:49 The Surprising Solo Mode of Fluxx https://www.looneylabs.com/solofluxx Dog Fluxx 00:01:25:26 Moments of Positivity 00:01:35:24 Where to find Mr. Peebles MPeebles on Twitch mpplays.com 00:01:37:38 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 92: Banzainator - How to sell culled games - Top 5 Games that will never leave our collections - Running and Rainbows Banzainator joins me to talk about selling our games, the games we will never sell, and enjoy running and rainbows. 00:00:00 Intro BGG Podcast Episode 63 00:04:08 The Art of Selling and Culling Games Pirate Ship 00:15:45 Have you heard of Whatnot? Banzainator’s Profile Banzainator’s Referral link 00:21:45 Top 5 Games That Will Never Leave Our Collection 00:21:57 Takenoko 00:24:57 Castles of Burgundy - Special Edition 00:28:48 Lords of Waterdeep 00:30:40 The Castles of Mad King Ludwig 00:33:37 Clank! In! Space!: A Deck-Building Adventure 00:36:28 Grand Austria Hotel 00:41:01 Three Sisters 00:42:56 Skull King 00:48:25 Yggdrasil 00:50:59 Scout 00:52:57 Moments of Positivity Starlight Children’s Foundation 00:56:52 Where can you find Banz? Banzainator’s Linktree 00:59:10 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Designers and owners of Urban Professional Games, Ashwin Kamath and Rob Newton joins me to talk about the journey of getting Chicken Fried Dice from inspiration to crowdfunding. We then talk about 15+ Blank and write games that we enjoy. And share some happy moments with good food, good friends, good games, and a trip to Japan. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:17 Meet the Designers: Ashwin and Rob Urban Professional Games Coin Flip Games 00:06:24 The Journey of Chicken Fried Dice Chicken Fried Dice 00:28:57 The Importance of Community and Mentorship 00:37:36 Key Tips for Aspiring Game Designers 00:39:56 5 Blank and Write 00:41:35 Next Station: London 00:44:30 Let's Make a Bus Route 00:46:15 Three Sisters 00:49:49 Cartographers 00:52:45 Welcome To 00:55:17 Dice Cards 01:00:13 Silver and Gold 01:00:27 Tempus Imperium from Chris Anderson 01:02:32 Merchants of Magick: A Set a Watch Tale 01:06:18 Wok and Roll 01:11:10 Corinth 01:14:54 Cascadia: Rolling Rivers 01:19:24 Twice As Clever! 01:21:20 (Honorable Mention) Draft & Write Records 01:23:37 Moments of Positivity and Community Washington State Tabletop Game Alliance at the Tokyo game market Tantrum con and Clarence Simpson Sweetlands 01:28:46 Where can you find Ashwin and Rob Ashwin: BoardGameGhee on Bluesky and most socials Rob: Coinflipgames on Bluesky 01:30:35 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Roberta Taylor joins me to talk about her games and the Canadian board game scene. We discuss games we wish we could get to the table more often. And we are looking forward to more warmth to our days and meeting up with friends to game. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:15 Getting to know Roberta Taylor 00:05:25 Exploring the Canadian Board Game Scene Eric M. Lang Sen-Foong Lim Daryl Andrews Christopher Chung Luke Parnell - Kerf Cut Games Bryan Bell (Please note that not all of the designers were mentioned but added them so people can look them up) 00:06:03 Canadian Publishers KTBG / Burnt Island Games Hot Banana Games First Fish Games Off the Page Games Roxley Inside up Games Scorpion Masqué 00:09:23 Canadian Conventions Terminal City Tabletop Con Breakout Con Toon con FallCon GOBfest 00:16:14 Female presenting Canadian Designers Erica Bouyouris Helaina Cappel Marie Wong and Pauline Kong Stephanie Kwok Alara Cameron Shannon McDowell 00:19:16 Canadian Content Creators Mandi Hutchinson - Salt and Sass Games Podcast Foster the Meeple Watch it played Kovray 00:29:10 5 games we don't get played nearly enough 00:29:58 Wicked and Wise 00:31:38 SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 00:34:04 Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends 00:36:48 Endeavor Deep Sea 00:40:33 Targi 00:42:46 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 00:45:29 Smug Owls 00:47:42 Nostalgic Comfort Games - Takenoko and Lords of Waterdeep 00:51:06 Paperback 00:53:53 Creature Comforts and Cascadia 00:59:06 Moment of Positivity 01:04:09 Where can you find Roberta? 01:08:26 Outro I apologize for the intermittent echo you may be experiencing. I am currently unsure of the cause and am doing my best to address the issue. (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Designer and Publisher, Marcus Ross, joins me to talk about his experience at the Toy Fair in New York. He challenges me to come up with a list of fun Roll-and-Move games. Ending with us talking about robots and wontons. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:37 Getting to know Marcus Ross 00:03:35 Marcus's Favorite Game 00:09:41 Marcus's experience at the Toy Fair in New York 00:26:33 Top 5 Roll and Move Games BGG’s Roll, Spin, and Move list 00:30:33 Thunder Road: Vendetta 00:33:39 Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar 00:36:46 Colosseum 00:39:21 Marrakech 00:42:16 Mountain Goats (Mountain Goats: Legacy) 00:45:21 Magical Athlete (Hot Streak) 00:49:15 Ready Set Bet 00:52:57 Formula D 00:53:49 Stuffed Fables 00:55:22 Honorable "Dismention" - Clue 00:55:46 Deep Sea Adventure 00:59:09 Moment of Positivity 01:04:52 Where can you find Marcus and his games? Bluesky Discount Salmon & Letter Go at the Spielbound Board Game Cafe Jingle Bell Roll from Chris Couch Games Seoul Journey currently on Backerkit Water Bear Games 01:06:41 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Justin Bell is back! He joins me to discuss all of the extra stuff we buy to make our board game experience better. This can be everything from upgrading bits from cardboard to wooden components to the perfect bags to always have on hand. Also, how much we love player aids. Then we discuss our top 5 games of 2025. Ending with how everyone should touch grass and bring baked goods to conventions. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:03 Justin's Journey in the Board Game Industry BGG Podcast Episode 30 The Five By Podcast 00:04:36 Favorite Game Mechanics and Personal Collection 00:17:20 The Art of Kitting Out: Personal Experiences and Tips Sunrise Tornado Playmat P’Kup 00:33:52 Player Aids: Enhancing the Gaming Experience Every Game Needs a Player Aid Article 00:36:09 The Debate on Game Inserts 00:39:39 Upgrades for Game Night Microfiber Bags “Size of Justin’s Hands” Modern Meeple Allplay 00:46:38 Top 5 Games of 2025 00:47:16 Ayar: Children of the Sun 00:50:26 SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 00:53:09 Jungo / Hachi Train / Nanatoridori 00:55:56 Citizens of the Spark 00:58:21 Masters of Crime: Rapture 01:01:48 Endeavor: Deep Sea 01:06:21 Speakeasy 01:11:06 Sanctuary 01:13:30 Vantage 01:18:03 Pergola 01:21:23 Moment of Positivity 01:25:22 Where can you find Justin Bell? Meeple Mountain Instagram @JustinBellSays X @JustinBellSays 01:26:41 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Episode 87: Andrew Stiles - HIs experience and tips for designers working with publishers - Top 5 games we take everywhere Get to know Andrew Stiles and his incredible journey to being a published designer. We talk tips for meeting with publishers, pitches, and sell sheets. Then we talk about 5 games that we usually will have with us, just in case. Then end with celebrating meeting people, other board gamers, and the next generation of gamers. 00:00:00 Introduction to Andrew Stiles 00:01:53 Andrew's Journey into Game Design 00:04:22 Inspiration Behind Wine Cellar 00:06:49 The Process of Getting Published 00:10:48 Balancing Hobbies and Game Design 00:15:24 Networking and Pitching to Publishers 00:21:59 The Art of the Sell Sheet 00:25:36 Thoughts on Rejection and Persistence 00:27:38 Crafting the Perfect Pitch 00:30:59 Collaboration with Publishers to develop games 00:32:03 Designing with Expansions or Promos in Mind 00:34:04 Managing Multiple Prototypes 00:34:20 Summary - 3 Key Tips for working with publishers 00:35:00 5 Games we take everywhere 00:36:46 Forest Shuffle 00:38:35 Flip 7 00:40:51 Azul Travel Edition 00:43:24 Duck and Cover 00:45:52 Voyages 00:49:02 Scout 00:51:17 Marvel Remix 00:53:11 Trinket Trove 00:56:54 Wine Cellar and Lost Cities 00:59:28 Rumble Nation 01:03:10 Moment of Positivity 01:10:32 Where to find Andrew and His Games Andrew Stiles on Facebook Tantrum Con , Gama, Origins, Gen Con, and maybe Pax Unplugged Tabletop Submarine & the Dice, Camera, Action Podcasts Digging for Dinos Garden Club & Pedal Wine Cellar 3Tricky Pigs 01:14:42 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Get to know Daniel Newman, board game designer and owner of New Mill Industries. We discuss the indie game markets that have been popping up at conventions over the last couple of years. They are a wonderful place to find unique games that only have very small print runs. And you get some insights on what the Tokyo Game market is like. We then talk about trick taking games that stood out to us from Japan and America. Some games might be hard to get but they might be interesting enough to you that you will want to hunt down. Then we talk about the mahjong resurgence and how Daniel connects to his son through Pokemon. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 Getting to know Daniel Newman 00:02:27 The Journey of a Game Designer 00:04:35 The Indie Game Market Phenomenon 00:09:25 Defining Indie Games and Their Market 00:12:08 Criteria for Indie Game Market Participation 00:19:45 5 Trick Takers that Stood out to us Skull King and Mythical Dice baseline 00:24:01 Where to buy Japanese Games https://trickyimports.com/ Tanoki games UK - travel-games.co.uk Amazon.jp booth.jp Consolidation services: Buyee 00:28:58 Bid Coin 00:32:09 No Loose Ends 00:34:45 Karaoke Trick 00:36:50 Cat in the Box 00:39:08 Recurrring 00:41:21 Mu and More Zoo and More - Taylor Reiner - Seers catalog 00:45:47 Sumida River 00:48:04 Mystery Tricks 00:53:24 I'm the CEO 00:56:41 The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, Trick-Taking Game 00:58:56 Vegeterrors 01:00:12 Tezuma Trick The Six of VIII 01:03:36 Honorable Mentions 01:03:54 Rebel Princess (Zombie Princess) Spring Cleaning / Haunted Mouse 01:05:02 Rascally Rabbits 01:08:07 Moment of Positivity: The Resurgence of Mahjong 01:12:07 Connecting Generations Through Pokemon 01:13:38 Where to find Daniel & New Mill Industries Daniel Newman on Bluesky New Mill Industries Website 01:14:58 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Happy new year! And welcome to the 1st episode of 2026. Christina and Dan “Shoe” are the hosts of Going Analog. They join me to talk about our gaming goals for 2026. We talk about our top 5 pretty / not ugly euro style games. And then Shoe gets a little sappy in the moment of positivity while Christina gets hungry. Let us know if you think any of these games are not euros and let us know your gaming goals / resolutions for the new year! 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:30 Who is Shoe & Christina? 00:05:12 Board Game Goals for 2026 00:29:25 The Aesthetics of Euro Games 00:29:53 Top 5 Pretty Euro Games 00:35:15 Obvious Choice: Takenoko 00:38:36 Older Gem: Coimbra 00:40:35 Stunning Presence: River of Gold 00:42:49 Art and Strategy: The Gallerist 00:44:50 Unique Mechanics: The White Castle 00:46:34 Thematic Depth: Formosa Tea 00:50:22 Serene Gameplay: Pergola 00:52:19 Exploration and Strategy: Stroganoff 00:54:58 Charming Aesthetics: Flamecraft 00:57:19 Prohibition Era: Speakeasy 00:01:00:18 Honorable Mentions: More Beautiful Games 00:01:03:13 Moments of Positivity: Gratitude and Good Food 00:01:07:58 Where to find Going Analog Going Analog’s Website 00:01:08:47 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Let’s get to know who Board Gamer Steph is. We talk about our top 5 games that we love to bring to holiday or family gatherings. And let’s celebrate something that we are really excited about coming up in the new year. 00:00 Intro Board Game Geek - Holiday Gift Guide 01:19 Steph Hodge: Plays All the Games! https://linktr.ee/boardgamersteph https://boardgamersteph-shop.fourthwall.com/ 05:11 Gift Ideas for Board Gamers 06:51 Steph’s New Year's Eve Board Game Alphabet Challenge 12:21 Steph’s Other Hobbies 16:12 Top Games for Holiday Gatherings 18:16 Green Team Wins 20:36 Hues & Cues 24:38 Illusion 26:34 Catch the Moon 28:29 America 31:59 Duck and Cover 35:40 Ready Set Bet 38:04 Super Mega Lucky Box 39:50 Subjective 43:23 Flip 7 46:52 Honorable Mentions 47:01 Jingle bell roll 48:22 Don't mess with Cthulu 50:24 Moment of Wow / Excitement BGG@Sea OrcaCon 59:17 Outro (Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) We hope you will come join us for fun games with all the fun people at BGG.CON 2026. https://boardgamegeek.com/bggcon or https://tabletop.events/conventions/bgg.con-2026 Web : https://boardgamegeek.com/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeek Twitter : https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeek Email : podcast@boardgamegeek.com