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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

Boards A-Little Episode 2 - Risk Star Wars Edition

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 2, we review the 2 player battle game, Risk: Star Wars Edition.

Jul 29, 201811 min

Top 50 Games of All Time - 50 to 41

Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play , the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 50th to 41st favourite games of all time while Linsae talks about the 5 worst games.

Jul 22, 201857 min

Episode 102 - CoolBoardGames Inc.

In our one hundred and second episode, we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately. We reflect on Escape: The Curse of the Temple, which we reviewed 100 Episodes Ago. We're joined by Jake and Danielle of Draft Mechanic as we design some games in our second CoolBoardGames Inc. segment and we announce the winner of our contest for you to win a copy of the Church Vs Empire Exceed Season 2 box . This episode is sponsored by The Quiver Card Case & Board Game Bliss...

Jul 15, 20182 hr 3 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 13 - Star Crossed

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 13, we review the 2 player forbidden love role playing game, Star Crossed.

Jul 07, 201821 min

Episode 101 - Exceed Season 2

In our one hundred and first episode, we do a special 2 player games episode including all the 2 player games we’ve been playing lately. We review the 2 player fighting game Exceed Season 2 . Linsae is back with another Linsae Reviews and we announce a contest for you to win a copy of the Church Vs Empire Exceed Season 2 box. This episode is sponsored by The Grid: AI Awakens Kickstarter & Board Game Bliss...

Jul 01, 20181 hr 30 min

Boards A-Little Episode 1 - Hero Realms

Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games...with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 1, we review the deck building game Hero Realms, including the Hero Packs, The Ruins of Thandar campaign box, and the Dragon and Lich Boss decks.

Jun 24, 201810 min

Episode 100

In our very special one-hundredth episode, we give you a special con season Survival Kit segment, we talk about what we’ve been playing lately and provide another Dawn of the FunDead segment about Dungeon Dome: The Card Game. Then we reflect on the last 100 Episodes, look at our results from our Road to Episode 100 contest and announce the winners of the Road to Episode 100 Contest. Finally, we wrap up the show with a Very Mediocre Game Show This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Ga...

Jun 18, 20182 hr 7 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 7

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 try to save the Fulborg from a very perilous position and get tired of spending all our spell slots.

Jun 14, 201826 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 12 - An Array of Castles of Burgundy

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 12, we review the many forms of Castles of Burgundy, including the original game, the card game, and the dice game.

Jun 10, 201820 min

Episode 99 - Heaven and Ale

In our ninety-ninth episode, we talk about how we're using board games in the classroom, what we’ve been playing lately and announce the many prize packs and the fourth entry in our Road to Episode 100 Contest. We review the monk brewing tile placement game Heaven and Ale. And James D'Amato from One Shot Podcast and Campaign Podcast joins us to talk about Indy RPGs. This episode is sponsored by Fantastic Factories & Board Game Bliss...

Jun 03, 20182 hr 54 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 6

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 use our "Loop of Magical Metal" to continue deeper into the tomb and Nubbins finally gets to use his portable battering ram. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

May 27, 201859 min

Episode 98 - Heroes of Land, Air & Sea

In our ninety-eighth episode, we talk about what we've been playing lately and announce the third entry in our Road to Episode 100 Contest. We review the fantasy 4X game Heroes of Land, Air & Sea . And we introduce a new segment called Keep it or Cull it, a segment about games we've received in trades. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Tables.com & Board Game Bliss...

May 20, 20182 hr

Ask DATENIGHT - Episode 3

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 3, we talk about making time for gaming, using games to see how your significant other deals with stressful situations, and talk about whether cooperative or competitive games are better for DATENIGHT. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss...

May 13, 201821 min

Episode 97 - Empires of the Void II and Path of Play Day 2018

In our ninety-seventh episode, we talk about our Path of Play Day 2018 Game-A-Thon. We also reveal the second way to enter our super special contest for our 100th episode. And we review the sci-fi game Empires of the Void II . This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

May 06, 20182 hr 5 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 5

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 head back to the red orb room and find some treasure chests. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

Apr 29, 201850 min

Episode 96 - Downforce Four Year Anniversary

In our ninety-sixth episode, we celebrate the end of the fourth year of the podcast and talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also announce a super special contest for our 100th episode. We also review the betting and racing game Downforce , and we look back on the past year of gaming for us here on the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss...

Apr 22, 20181 hr 41 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 4

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 have fun with portals and Wizbam shows of their crafting skills. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

Apr 19, 201856 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 11 - The Fox in the Forest

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 11, we review the 2 played trick taking game The Fox in the Forest. This episode is sponsored by Linsae

Apr 15, 201821 min

Episode 95 - Interview with Daryl Andrews

In our ninety-fifth episode, we are joined by special guest Daryl Andrews, Designer and Developer for games like Sagrada, Roar: King of the Pride, City of Gears and more, as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we interview Daryl about his gamer background and he offers advice for those wanting to become full-time designers. Plus Daryl answers some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by Talon Strikes Studios & Board Game Bliss...

Apr 08, 20181 hr 58 min

My Meeple & Me - Archaeological Researcher

Oh dear, what’s this then. First off, I must warn you - this show is exceptionally NOT SAFE FOR WORK. Not in the slightest. Some time ago, we asked for your gaming advice related questions with the promise that we might do something fun with them. Well, nearly a year later, that tree has finally borne fruit. And so, we unleash upon the board gaming world a project we have called “My Meeple and Me,” a loving homage to one of our favorite podcast media empires, the McElroy brothers’ juggernaut adv...

Apr 01, 201842 min

Episode 94 - Dinosaur Island

In our ninety-forth episode, we are joined by Linsae as we do a Survival Kit segment for the 5 Color Combo Gaming Mats , talk about what we’ve been playing recently, and our Path of Play Day charity team . We also review the dinosaur park building game Dinosaur Island. Then we have the 4th annual Q&A with Q and A and L segment, where we answer all of your silly questions. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss...

Mar 19, 20182 hr 7 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 10 - Fog of Love

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 10, we review the romantic comedy themed story-telling game Fog of Love. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Mar 12, 201824 min

Episode 93 - Stuffed Fables

In our ninety-third episode, we talk about the games we have been playing lately including some deep dives into Rising Sun and Kingdom Death: Monster. Then we review the cooperative story game Stuffed Fables . That's all we end up doing because of how long our banter segment was. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

Mar 04, 20181 hr 45 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 3

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 explore an orb room and meet another gargoyle. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Feb 25, 20181 hr 6 min

Episode 92 - First Martians

In our ninety-second episode, we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we review the cooperative survival game First Martians. Then we get back to talking about role playing games as we discuss tips on running Narrative RPGs. This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss

Feb 18, 20181 hr 47 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 9 - Exit: The 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 9, we review the escape room themed cooperative puzzle games Exit: The Game. This episode is sponsored by Counter Magazine

Feb 11, 201820 min

Episode 91 - Interview with Kwanchai Moriya

In our ninety-first episode, we are joined by special guest Kwanchai Moriya, Artist extraordinaire for games like Catacombs, Flip Ships, Dinosaur Island and more, as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we interview Kwanchai about his artist and gamer background and he offers advice for those wanting to explore the board gaming hobby as an artist or free-lancer. Plus Kwanchai answers some Random Listener Questions including some that Aaron threw in too. This episode is spons...

Feb 04, 20181 hr 56 min

Boards Alive Plays Star Trek Adventures - Episode 4

In the fourth episode of our Star Trek Adventures series we meet a fellow prisoner on the USS Vancouver and see the fire power of the USS Shippy McShipface as we wrap up this story arc.

Jan 28, 201833 min

Episode 90 - Orca Con 2018

In our ninetieth episode, we recap our trip to Orca Con in Bellevue, WA, including all the games we played, the interviews we did and the awesome people we met. We talk to Suzanne Sheldon of the Dice Tower , The Geeks of Cascadia , and Donna Prior all about the founding of Orca Con. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss...

Jan 21, 20182 hr 46 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 8 - Codenames Duet

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 8, we review the spy themed cooperative word game Codenames Duet . This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz

Jan 14, 201821 min
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