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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 12 - Fabled Fruit

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 12, we review the set collection legacy card game Fabled Fruit

Mar 29, 202012 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 21 - Escape Tales Low Memory

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 21, we review the escape room game Escape Tales Low Memory .

Mar 22, 202014 min

Boards A-Little Episode 11 - L.L.A.M.A.

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 11, we review the colourful card game L.L.A.M.A.

Feb 23, 202010 min

Boards A-Little Episode 10 - My Happy Farm

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 10, we review the family friendly farming game My Happy Farm .

Feb 09, 202011 min

Episode 127 - Orca Con 2020

In our one hundred and twenty-seventh episode, we recap our trip to Orca Con in Bellevue, WA, including all the games we played and the awesome people we met. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Jan 26, 20201 hr 44 min

Episode 126 - Pret-A-Porter BA Holiday Special

In our one hundred and twenty-sixth episode, it’s our 6th annual BA Holiday Special. We talk about the games we have been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Scoville from 100 episodes ago. We also review the fashion design themed worker placement game Pret-A-Porter and we discuss our favourite party games that we played this year. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss...

Dec 21, 20192 hr 14 min

Boards A-Little Episode 9 - Unmatched Battle of Legends

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 9, we review the mythic battle game Unmatched Battle of Legends.

Dec 15, 201915 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 14

In the series finale 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. The party comes together to face the big boss.

Dec 08, 20191 hr 57 min

Boards Alive Plays Lasers and Feelings - Episode 3

In this episode we have a special guest GM, Alex from the Dukes of Dice Podcast . It’s his first time GMing and we play the one page RPG, Lasers and Feelings . In episode 3 we wrap up this adventure with some great resolution.

Nov 24, 201945 min

Boards Alive Plays Lasers and Feelings - Episode 2

In this episode we have a special guest GM, Alex from the Dukes of Dice Podcast . It’s his first time GMing and we play the one page RPG, Lasers and Feelings . In episode 2 we get a little more information about this planet we landed on and Kev-N makes it hot in here. This episode is sponsored by Insane Angel Studios

Nov 17, 20191 hr 1 min

Boards Alive Plays Lasers and Feelings - Episode 1

In this episode we have a special guest GM, Alex from the Dukes of Dice Podcast . It's his first time GMing and we play the one page RPG, Lasers and Feelings . In episode 1 we meet our wacky cast of spacefarers and land on an unknown "planet". This episode is sponsored by Insane Angel Studios

Nov 10, 20191 hr 12 min

Boards A-Little Episode 8 - Ticket to Ride New York

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 8, we review the route building game Ticket to Ride New York.

Oct 27, 20197 min

Episode 125 - SHUX 2019

In our one hundred and twenty-fifth episode, we regale you with the tales of our experiences at SHUX 2019 in Vancouver. We’re joined by Brendan and Curtis as we talk about all the games we played and people we met. It’s another convention episode, so you know it’s going to be a big one! This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Oct 20, 20192 hr 27 min

Boards A-Little Episode 7 - Fireball Island The Curse of Vul-Kar

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 6, we review the dexterity adventure game, Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar and the expansions Crouching Tiger Hidden Bees and Spider Springs ....

Oct 13, 201917 min

Episode 124 - Pax Pamir

In our one hundred and twenty-fourth episode, we are a little slap happy as we talk about what we’ve been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Samurai Spirit from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the tableau building area control game Pax Pamir . This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Sep 30, 20192 hr 38 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 20 - Detective LA Crimes

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 20, we review the mystery co-op game Detective LA Crimes.

Aug 25, 201926 min

Boards Alive Plays Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game

In this episode we play through the standalone 6th case that is available for the base game of Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game by Portal Games . This is the case they often run at conventions, so be warned this will be a spoiler-filled episode where we try and solve the case.

Jul 28, 201947 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 13

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. The party gets very scared and finds the Hall of Wonders.

Jun 16, 20191 hr 5 min

Episode 123 - Star Wars: Outer Rim

In our one hundred and twenty-third episode, we say farewell to this flagship podcast as we talk about what we’ve been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Harbour from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the Star Wars adventure game Star Wars: Outer Rim . This episode is sponsored by Game Night Apparel & Board Game Bliss...

Jun 10, 20191 hr 43 min

Games in Education - Live from SHUX 2017

Cynthia Hornbeck hosts our SHUX 2017 panel and we are joined by Mark Biggar and Todd Goodman as we delve into the topic of Games in Education. This episode is sponsored by Level 3B 's Deep Space Game Canopy

May 26, 20191 hr 8 min

Episode 122 - Five Year Anniversary

In our one hundred and twenty-second episode, we celebrate the end of the fifth year of the podcast, talk about the Kickstarter for the Deep Space Game Canopy and talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we look back on the past year of gaming for us here on the podcast and make a big announcement. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss & Battle Bards...

May 20, 20191 hr 34 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 19 - Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth

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 19, we review the fantasy adventure co-op game Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth . This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss...

May 12, 201923 min

Episode 121 - What We Missed in Our Top 50 Games of All Time

In our one hundred and twenty-first episode, we talk about what we’ve been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Alien Frontiers from 100 episodes ago. Then we update our Top 50 Games of All Time list with some games we have played since we made our lists last year. This episode is sponsored by Cawood Publishing & Board Game Bliss

May 05, 20191 hr 55 min

Episode 120 - Interview with Elizabeth Hargrave

In our one hundred and twentieth episode, we talk about some games we’ve been playing. Then we interview Elizabeth Hargrave, designer of Wingspan and Tussie Mussie about getting your first game design published. She also answers some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by North Star Games & Board Game Bliss

Apr 21, 20191 hr 38 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 12

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. The party dives deeper into some never before seen areas of the tomb. This episode is sponsored by Critical Core

Apr 14, 20191 hr 15 min

Episode 119 - Terminal City Tabletop Convention

In our one hundred and nineteenth episode, we recap our trip to Terminal City Tabletop Convention in Vancouver, BC, including all the games we played and the awesome people we met. We’re joined by our pals Robb from Metal, Meeples, & Beer and Brendan. This episode is sponsored by Doublesix Dice & Board Game Bliss...

Apr 07, 20192 hr 19 min

Boards A-Little Episode 6 - Top 5 Games of All Time

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 6, Benji and Elsie list their Top 5 Games of All Time (as of right now).

Mar 31, 201920 min

It's DATENIGHT Episode 18 - Pathfinder Adventure 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 18, we review the fantasy adventure card game series Pathfinder: Adventure Card Game. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica

Mar 24, 201921 min

Episode 118 - Gen7

In our one hundred and eighteenth episode, we talk about what we’ve been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Love Letter and Council of Verona from 100 episodes ago. Then Brendan joins Linsae and me as we review the sci fi cooperative game Gen7 . This episode is sponsored by Leder Games & Board Game Bliss

Mar 17, 20191 hr 30 min

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 11

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 this all again. This episode is sponsored by Cawood Publishing

Mar 10, 20191 hr 28 min
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