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Boards Alive Podcast

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Boards Alive is a podcast where we talk about tabletop games. Our goal is to show that tabletop gaming can be just as exciting and engaging as Hollywood movies or big budget video games. We try to highlight games that have a rich theme that connects with the mechanics of the game. We want to help people escape into tabletop games and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of gaming.
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Episodes

Episode 89 - T.I.M.E. Stories (2 Years Later)

In our eighty-ninth episode, Linsae and Brendan join Aaron and Quinten as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we do a NON-SPOILER review of the T.I.M.E. Stories system after 7 scenarios. We keep from spoiling anything during the feature review, but then we discuss the T.I.M.E. Stories series in a full SPOILER-filled discussion of the scenarios so far, including our most memorable moments, our favourite scenarios, and more. This episode is sponsored by IDW Games & Board ...

Jan 07, 20182 hr 45 min

Boards Alive Plays Star Trek Adventures - Episode 3

In the third episode of our Star Trek Adventures series we see what the brig of the USS Vancouver looks like and see how Captain Foopa reacts to a hostage situation. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz

Dec 31, 201757 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 2

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We’re joined by Dustin and London, Linsae’s brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM’s us through the tomb. We get our first taste of combat and try to find some secret doors. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz

Dec 22, 20171 hr 15 min

Ask DATENIGHT - Episode 2

Ask DATENIGHT is a podcast where a wife and her husband answer advice questions from our listeners to try and help them be even better humans. We’re not experts, but at least we’re trying! In Episode 2, we talk about adjusting how you play with kids or new gamers, help you decide if you need to buy a game for your significant other that they love playing with your friends, and offer advice on how to get your significant other over their love of Pandemic. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz...

Dec 17, 201721 min

Episode 88 - Legacy of Dragonholt BA Holiday Special

In our eighty-eighth episode, it’s our 4th annual BA Holiday Special so Linsae joins us as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also review the choose your own adventure game Legacy of Dragonholt , and we discuss our favourite party games that we played this year. This episode is sponsored by Cartooner: The Fast and Furious Game of Drawing Comics & Board Game Bliss...

Dec 10, 20171 hr 50 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 1

In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We're joined by Dustin and London, Linsae's brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM's the tomb. We introduce our characters and explore the first room in this deadly dungeon. This episode is sponsored by Cartooner: The Fast and Furious Game of Drawing Comics

Dec 03, 20171 hr 26 min

Episode 87 - Coldwater Crown

In our eighty-seventh episode, Aaron is sick and Quinten is tired, but we power through as we talk about what we’ve been playing recently. We also review the fishing themed worker placement game Coldwater Crown . Then in honour of American Thanksgiving, we talk about all the things we're thankful for in this hobby. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss...

Nov 26, 20171 hr 57 min

Boards Alive Plays Kids on Bikes - Episode 2

In this episode we experience the new Kids on Bikes role playing game by Hunters Books . Our guest GM for this episode is one of the designers of the system, Doug Levandowski. The other designer, Jon Gilmour, joins us as we continue our story by visiting the Curious Shelf Magic shop, ride the bumper cars, and check out the old town myth at the top of the ferris wheel....

Nov 23, 201753 min

Ask DATENIGHT - Episode 1

Ask DATENIGHT is a brand new podcast where a wife and her husband answer advice questions from our listeners to try and help them be even better humans. We're not experts, but at least we're trying! In Episode 1, we talk about getting couples out of the "honeymoon zone" of gaming and offer advice on how to choose your game for DATENIGHT. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games

Nov 19, 201718 min

Boards Alive Plays Kids on Bikes - Episode 1

In this episode we experience the new Kids on Bikes role playing game by Hunters Books . Our guest GM for this episode is one of the designers of the system, Doug Levandowski. The other designer, Jon Gilmour, joins us as Doug teaches us the RPG system, we create our characters, then start our experience at the arcade.

Nov 17, 201759 min

Episode 86 - Roll Player

In our eighty-sixth episode, Aaron talks about his recent participation in the Clash of Creators Star Realms tournament and we talk about what we’ve been playing recently. We also review the dice drafting fantasy character building game Roll Player. Then we are joined by Paul Dean of Shut Up & Sit Down to talk about his experience putting SHUX 2017 together and have some rapid fire listener questions for him. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss...

Nov 12, 20172 hr 18 min

Episode 85 - Fate of the Elder Gods Halloween Spooktacular

In our very special Halloween-themed eighty-fifth episode, Linsae joins Aaron and Quinten as we talk about the spooky games we’ve been playing recently. We also review the Lovecraft-themed cult managing game Fate of the Elder Gods . Then we resurrect our RPG discussion with the RPG Question of the Day from Halloweens past. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss...

Oct 29, 20171 hr 55 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 7 - Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle

It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 7, we review the Harry Potter themed cooperative deck building game Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle with a bit of discussion about the new Monster Box of Monsters expansion. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss...

Oct 22, 201718 min

Episode 84 - SHUX 2017

In our eighty-fourth episode, we regale you with the tales of our experiences at the first ever SHUX 2017 in Vancouver. We're joined by our friend Steve and talk about all the games we played and people we met. We also interview Isaac Vega of Plaid Hat Games and the Bamboozle Brothers, Sen-Foong Lim and Jay Cormier. It’s another convention episode, so you know it's going to be a big one! This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss...

Oct 15, 20172 hr 53 min

Boards Alive Plays Sentinel Comics: The Roleplaying Game - PAX 2017

In this special one-shot episode we experience the Sentinel Comics universe in Sentinel Comics RPG by Greater Than Games. Our guest GM for this episode is none other than one of the designers of the game, Christopher Badell. He teaches us the RPG system, we choose our characters, then we get a taste of the action in the first pre-made scenario from the Sentinel Comics RPG Starter Kit. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz Music provided by Handelabra Games...

Oct 05, 20171 hr 16 min

Episode 83 - Dragonfire

In our eighty-third episode, Linsae joins Quinten and Aaron as we announce our SHUX panels and talk about what we’ve been playing recently. We also review the cooperative deck building game Dragonfire. Plus, we have so many games that we got or played at PAX that we're doing an extra banter with SO MANY GAMES! This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

Sep 24, 20171 hr 54 min

Boards Alive Plays Star Trek Adventures - Episode 2

In the second episode of the re-birth of our RPG series we experience the Star Trek universe in Star Trek Adventures by Modiphius Entertainment . We make a trip to engineering on the science station, we have some fun in the botany lab and we find the USS Vancouver. This episode is sponsored by Counter Magazine

Sep 21, 20171 hr 10 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 6 - The Third Wheel

It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 6, we talk about 3 games you can play when you've got a Third Wheel for Datenight. That means we're talking about games best played with 3 players. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games

Sep 18, 201715 min

Episode 82 - PAXtravaganza 2017

In our eighty-second episode, we bring you right to the Washington Stat Convention Centre floor as we cover PAX West 2017. We interview Dire Wolf Games , North Star Games , Mike Selinker of Lone Shark Games , Christopher Badell of Greater Than Games , Catalyst Game Labs , Daily Magic Games , Oni Press , White Wizard Games , and Alexandria RPG . It's our biggest episode ever, so buckle up! This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss...

Sep 10, 20173 hr 7 min

Boards Alive Plays Star Trek Adventures - Episode 1

In the first episode of the re-birth of our RPG series we experience the Star Trek universe in Star Trek Adventures by Modiphius Entertainment . We introduce our ship and it's crew, we talk about what we do while journeying through the galaxy, and explore a scientific research facility. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games

Sep 08, 20171 hr 17 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 5 - Unlock

It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 5, we review the escape room themed cooperative series Unlock with no spoilers revealed (I think). This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games

Aug 27, 201722 min

Episode 81 - Spirit Island

In our eighty-first episode, we talk about what caught our attention on the first day of Gen Con and what we've been playing recently. We also review the cooperative settler destruction game Spirit Island. Then we take a break from talking about tabletop games in another Geek Culture segment as we talk about our favourite video games, as we prepare for PAX West 2017. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss...

Aug 20, 20172 hr 28 min

Episode 80 - Dice Forge & Nuddy Con 2017

In our eightieth episode, we recap our trip to Nuddy Con 2017 in Whistler, BC, including all the games we played, and the outdoor adventures we had. We also review the dice construction game Dice Forge . And Linsae provides another Linsae Reviews of Nuddy Con 2017. This episode is sponsored by Peaceable Kingdom & Board Game Bliss

Aug 06, 20172 hr 4 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 4 - Arkham Horror: The Card Game

It's DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 4, we review the Lovecraft themed cooperative game Arkham Horror: The Card Game with a little bit of discussion on the Dunwich Legacy expansion. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games

Jul 30, 201719 min

Episode 79 - Castles of Burgundy

In our seventy-ninth episode, Aaron and Quinten are joined by special guest co-host Joe O'Brien from the Glass Cannon Podcast . We get to know Joe's board gaming background and we talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also review the tile placement game Castles of Burgundy. Then we interview Joe for our fourth segment in the Behind the Screen RPG series, providing tips for Game Masters. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss...

Jul 16, 20172 hr 46 min

Episode 78 - Near and Far

In our seventy-eighth episode, Linsae joins Aaron and Quinten as we announce that we have t-shirts for sale at GeekyGoodies.com , and we talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also review the adventure game Near and Far by Red Raven Games. Then we talk about the gamer jargon we use in this hobby in a discussion about the Gaming Lexicon. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss...

Jul 02, 20171 hr 49 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 3 - Lost Cities

It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 3, we review the expedition themed set collection game Lost Cities. This episode is sponsored by Saga World Builder

Jun 25, 201714 min

Episode 77 - 51st State Master Set

In our seventy-seventh episode, we talk about our yearning for summer and talk about what we’ve been playing recently. We also review the post-apocalyptic themed state building game 51st State Master Set . Then we (sort of) continue our discussion of Our Favourite things last episode, but put an RPG focus on it for our RPG discussion this week. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss...

Jun 18, 20171 hr 34 min

Episode 76 - Pandemic Legacy Season 1 (SPOILERS!)

In our seventy-sixth episode, Linsae joins Aaron and Quinten as we announce that we have joined Punchboard Media , a new board game media network, talk about our new show, #DATENIGHT , and talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we switch things up by having our discussion before our review as we talk about Our Favourite Things, as submitted by you, our listeners. We also do a full SPOILER-filled review of the #1 ranked game on Board Game Geek, the cooperative legacy game Pandemic...

Jun 04, 20172 hr 13 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 2 - Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective

It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 2, we review the mystery themed cooperative deduction game Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures . This episode is sponsored by Counter Magazine...

May 28, 201715 min
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