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Board Games Are For Losers

Board Games Are For Loserswww.boardgamesareforlosers.com
Board Games Are For Losers is a podcast where two friends with the same name talk about everything board game related and introduce new players to the hobby in an entertaining attempt to dispel the notion that board games are for losers.On the main episodes the hosts (Darin and Daron) welcome a guest with limited gaming experience and ask them about their opinions of board games. They then pick and play a game with them and see if those opinions change.Other segments on the podcast include reviews of popular games, discussions about board game related accessories, and board game related trivia.Visit our website www.boardgamesareforlosers.com for more information and send us an e-mail at boardgamelosers@gmail.com if you have a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast.
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Episodes

Episode 58: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2024

The Double D's are back! In this episode Darin and Daron explain where they've been for the past 6 months and then pick the best and worst games that they played for the first time in 2024.

Mar 16, 20251 hr 11 minSeason 7Ep. 58

Episode 54: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2023

In this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games that they played for the first time in 2023. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2023.

Jan 19, 20241 hr 30 minSeason 6Ep. 54

Episode 49: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2022

In this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games that they played for the first time in 2022. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2022.

Jan 08, 20231 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 49

Episode 48: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Kickstarter Games

In this episode, Darin and Daron welcome special guest Max Jamelli back to the show to talk about the best (and worst) Kickstarter games. Also, Max's game Lords of Baseball is now live on Kickstarter! Listen to the episode to find out how to get Board Games Are For Losers promo cards when you back it.

Oct 26, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 48

Episode 46: Loser Talk - The Double D's Top 10 Games

For the first time ever, Darin and Daron list their top 10 games of all time! In addition, they try to guess each other's list, and their wives try to guess as well.

Jul 11, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 46

Episode 45: Double D's Drive By - June 2022

In this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes So Clover, Brew, Azul Summer Pavilion, Mystic Paths, Holly Jolly, and Space Park. In addition, they answer a listener question about house rules in games.

Jun 08, 202254 minSeason 4Ep. 45

Episode 44: Double D's Drive By - March 2022

In this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Under Falling Skies, Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game, New York Zoo, Wits and Wagers, Dice Forge, and Jabba's Palace.

Mar 15, 202250 minSeason 4Ep. 44

Episode 43: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2021

In this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games out of the ones they played for the first time in 2021. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2021.

Jan 13, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 4Ep. 43

Episode 42: Double D's Drive By - November 2021

In this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Lost Ruins of Arnak, Decrypto, Welcome To, King of Tokyo, Horrified, and The Coldest Night. Also, the Double D's answer a "listener" question about the longest game they've ever played.

Nov 16, 202149 minSeason 3Ep. 42

Episode 40: Loser Talk - WBC DDCon 2021 Recap

In this Loser Talk episode the Double D's discuss how they organized a DDCon event when the 2021 World Boardgaming Championships were canceled. They recap their experience and talk about some of the games they played there. Also, Bill loves bears!

Aug 23, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 40

Episode 39: Double D's Drive By - July 2021

In this episode of the Double D's Drive By, special guest Danique joins Darin and Daron to talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Hallertau, The Taverns of Tiefenthal, The Key: Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land, Fantasy Realms, Shadow Hunters, and Treasure Hunter.

Jul 19, 202147 minSeason 3Ep. 39

Episode 38: Double D's Drive By - June 2021

After a brief hiatus the Double D's are back with a new segment for the podcast. During a Double D's Drive By episode, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Lucky Numbers, Pan Am, The Ancient World, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, Arraial, and of course Bites. Also, Annette falls into the bushes.

Jun 05, 202156 minSeason 3Ep. 38

Episode 36: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2020

In this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games out of the ones they played for the first time in 2020. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year and discuss how the pandemic changed the way they played.

Jan 11, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 36

Episode 32: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Glenn Plays with the Double D's

In this episode Darin and Daron welcome special guest and board gaming newcomer Glenn to the show. In an extra challenging installment of Looks Who's A Loser Now, the Double D's attempt to convince him that board games aren't just for losers by picking several games for him to play with his family during the ongoing pandemic quarantine.

Sep 18, 20202 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Episode 31: That's Ridiculous! - Danique's Notes

In this episode of That's Ridiculous, Danique shares the notes that she took while listening to the very first episode of Board Games Are For Losers. In addition, we learn that Daron has since bought an item that was previously discussed on That's Ridiculous, and that Darin is a closet candle hoarder.

Aug 14, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 31
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