In this week’s episode we'll cover Australis , our Game of the Week, feature Kosmos in a publisher spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Calliope Games ! We also Spotlight Line-it from Gigamic! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:11:31 - Spotlight: Line-it! 00:19:47 - Game of the Week: Australis 00:40:14 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Kosmos 01:01:12 - High-Five: Calliope Games...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 226
In this week’s episode we'll cover Forever Home , our Game of the Week, discuss Games & Themes in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Drafting Games ! We also Spotlight Jewels for the Emperor Penguin from Left Justified Studio! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:08:24 - Spotlight: Jewels For the Emperor Penguin 00:16:42 - Game of the Week: Forever Home 00:35:56 - School of Gaming: Does Every Game Need a Theme? 00:51:12 - High-Five: Drafting Games...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 225
In this week’s episode we'll cover Castle Combo , our Game of the Week, discuss Getting Rules Right in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter C Games ! We also Spotlight Mega Jackpot from Randolph Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:10:43 - Spotlight: Mega Jackpot 00:19:37 - Game of the Week: Castle Combo 00:39:42 - School of Gaming: Getting Rules Right or Keep It Moving? 01:00:08 - High-Five: Letter "C" Games...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 224
In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael hosts a discussion with the design team behind Flash Point Legacy and Flash Point: Golden State Heroes, known as Cronoverse Labs. The team of Kevin Rodgers, Chris Leder, and Ken Franklin shares their origin story, the dynamics of co-designing games, and the creative process that leads to fun game design. They delve into the evolution of Flash Point, the challenges of legacy game design, and their interactions with the Flash Point com...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 223
In this week’s episode we'll cover 3 Chapters , our Game of the Week, interview Andrew Bosley in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Real-Time Games! We also Spotlight Bruges and Hamburg! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:17:06 - Spotlight: Bruges/Hamburg 00:27:52 - Game of the Week: 3 Chapters 00:49:11 - School of Gaming: Andrew Bosley 01:36:32 - High-Five: Real Time Games...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 222
In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael engage with artist and game designer Manny Trembley. They explore Manny's journey into tabletop gaming, the creation of Dice Throne, and his insights on game design and play. Manny shares his experiences with various games, discusses the development of new titles like Slam Throne, and emphasizes the importance of world-building in game design. The conversation also touches on the future of Dice Throne, upcoming projects, and the joy ...
May 30, 2025•47 min•Ep. 221
In this week’s episode we'll cover Critter Kitchen , our Game of the Week, discuss Asymmetry in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five App Assisted Games ! We also Spotlight Graphic Novel Adventures Jr. from Van Ryder Games! 00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 10:31 - Spotlight: Graphic Novel Adventures Jr. 21:44 - Game of the Week: Critter Kitchen 46:08 - School of Gaming: Asymmetry In Games 58:06 - High-Five: App Assisted Games...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 220
In this week’s episode we'll cover Kronologic: Paris 1920 , our Game of the Week, talk to Dr. Jon Spike in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter B Games ! We also Spotlight How Dare You? from Alion! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:09:41 - Spotlight - How Dare You? 00:17:39 - Game of the Week - Kronologic: Paris 1920 00:37:34 - School of Gaming - Dr. Jon Spike and Doomscroll 01:07:27 - High-Five - Games Starting With The Letter "B"...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 219
In this week’s episode we'll cover Hutan: Life in the Rainforest2 , our Game of the Week, discuss Factors that Influence Expectations in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Transportation Games ! We also Spotlight Middle Ages from Studio H! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:06:37 - Spotlight: Middle Ages 00:18:11 - Game of the Week: Hutan - Life in the Rainforest 00:41:02 - School of Gaming: Factors That Influence Expectations 00:53:28 - High Five: Transpo...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 218
In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, hosts Doug Kotecki and Dr. Michael McCabe explore various aspects of tabletop gaming, including a spotlight on the game 'S talk Exchange ' and a review of ' Vegas Showdown .' They also delve into the role of reviewers in the gaming community, discussing the fine line between constructive criticism and negativity. The episode concludes with a high five list of favorite memory games , showcasing a variety of titles that emphasize memory and strategy. 0...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 217
In this week’s episode we'll cover Foundations of Metropolis , our Game of the Week, discuss Variable Setups in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Abstract Games ! We also Spotlight A Gentle Rain from Incredible Dream! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:09:30 - Spotlight: A Gentle Rain 00:19:03 - Game of the Week: Foundations of Metropolis 00:49:10 - School of Gaming: Variable Setup in Board Games 01:02:49 - High-Five: Abstract Games...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 216
In this week’s episode we'll cover Dreadful Meadows , our Game of the Week, feature Lucky Duck Games for a Publisher Spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Set In Ancient Times ! We also Spotlight Cat Lady from AEG! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:16:29 - Spotlight: Cat Lady 00:26:59 - Game of the Week: Dreadful Meadows 00:49:49 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Lucky Duck Games 01:15:10 - High-Five: Games Set In Ancient Times...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 215
In this week’s episode we'll cover Rebirth , our Game of the Week, Discuss the Positive and Negative Aspects of Hype in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Beginning With the Letter A ! We also Spotlight Harvest from Keymaster Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:11:15 - Spotlight: Harvest 00:23:20 - Game of the Week: Rebirth 00:41:33 - The School of Gaming: Positive & Negative Aspects of Hype 00:59:36 - High Five: Games Starting with 'A'...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 214
In this week’s episode we'll cover Archeos Society , our Game of the Week, Feature The OP in a Publisher Spotlight for The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Pick Up & Deliver Games ! We also Spotlight History Trivia Game from Dyce Games! 00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness 00:12:30 - Spotlight on History Trivia Game: A Unique Twist on Trivia 00:22:21 - Game of the Week: Archeos Society 00:47:26 - School of Gaming - Publisher Spotlight - The OP 2025 01:29...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 213
In this week’s episode we'll cover Potions of Azerland , our Game of the Week, Discuss How To Know When You’re Too Deep In The Hobby in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games Games That Feel Like a Simulation in a Good Way ! We also Spotlight Enchanted Plumes from Calliope Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:11:48 - Spotlight: Enchanted Plumes 00:23:46 - Game of the Week: Potions of Azerland 00:49:25 - School of Gaming: How Do You Know When/If You'...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 212
In this week’s episode we'll cover Bohnanza: Dahlias , our Game of the Week, Discuss Gatekeeping in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With Powerful Abilities ! We also Spotlight Intarsia from Deep Print Games and Pegasus Spiele! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:09:58 - Spotlight: Intarsia 00:23:40 - Game of the Week: Bonanza Dahlia 00:40:58 - School of Gaming: Gatekeeping in the Gaming Community 00:53:05 - High Five: Games with Powerful Abilities...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 211
In this week’s episode we'll cover Pirates of Maracaibo , our Game of the Week, Discuss Hobby Jargon in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games With Multi-Use Cards ! We also Spotlight Gnome Hollow from TheOp! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:15:46 - Spotlight: Gnome Hollow 00:28:30 - Game of the Week: Pirates of Maracaibo 00:47:26 - The School of Gaming: Jargon in the Hobby 01:00:15 - High Five: Multi-Use Cards in Board Games...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 210
In this week’s episode we'll cover the 2025 GAMA Trade Show and highlight some of the cool games we were able to play and preview.
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 209
In this week’s episode we'll cover Bomb Busters , our Game of the Week, discuss Punching & Playing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from Hachette Board Games ! We also Spotlight Books of Time from Board & Dice Games ! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:13:41 - Spotlight: Books of Time 00:23:05 - Game of the Week: Bomb Busters 00:38:11 - School of Gaming: Punching and Playing 00:52:44 - High-Five: Hachette Games...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 208
In this week’s episode we'll cover Nidavellir, our Game of the Week, Discuss Importing Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2015! We also Spotlight Landmarks from Floodgate Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:10:46 - Spotlight: Landmarks 00:18:56 - Game of the Week: Nidavellir 00:38:56 - School of Gaming: Importing Games 00:54:10 - High-Five: Game from 2015
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 207
In this week’s episode we'll cover Nidavellir , our Game of the Week, Discuss Importing Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2015 ! We also Spotlight Landmarks from Floodgate Games ! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:21:22 - Game of the Week: Nunatak - Temple of Ice 00:42:47 - School of Gaming: We Have Enough Games 01:09:06 - High-Five: 2-Player Games...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 206
In this week’s episode we'll cover Path of Civilization, our Game of the Week, Discuss Bringing People to the Table in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games from 2020! We also Spotlight Belratti from Kosmos! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:10:33 - Spotlight: Belratti 00:16:46 - Game of the Week: Path of Civilization 00:41:39 - School of Gaming: Bringing People to the Table 00:53:56 - High-Five: Games From Five Years Ago (2020)...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 205
In this week’s episode we'll cover Art Society, our Game of the Week, Discuss Playing Games You Don’t Like in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five 2023 Games Revisited! We also Spotlight Video Game Champion from Arcane Wonders! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:06:41 - Spotlight: Video Game Champion 00:15:28 - Game of the Week: Art Society 00:32:16 - School of Gaming: Playing Games You Don't Like 00:43:20 - Top Ten: Games of 2023 Revisited...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 204
In this week’s episode we'll cover Rock Hard 1977, our Game of the Week, Discuss Balancing Fun and Winning in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Anticipated Games of 2025! We also Spotlight NOW! from Randolph and Scorpion Masque! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:14:28 - Spotlight: NOW! 00:22:13 - Game of the Week: Rock Hard 1977 00:40:50 - School of Gaming: Balancing Fun and Winning 00:51:37 - High-Five: Anticipated Games of 2025...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 203
In this week’s episode we'll cover Link City, our Game of the Week, Revisit our Most Anticipated Games of 2024 in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games We Still Want To Play From 2024! We also Spotlight Cloudship from Amigo! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:08:56 - Spotlight: Cloudship 00:15:02 - Game of the Week: Link City 00:35:09 - School of Gaming: Revisiting Our Most Anticipated Games of 2024 00:54:10 - High-Five: Games from 2024 We Still Want to...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 202
In this week’s episode we'll cover Knarr, our Game of the Week, discuss our Gaming New Year Resolutions in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our Top 10 Games of 2024! We also Spotlight Zoo Vadis from Bitewing Games! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:24:44 - Spotlight: Zoo Vadis 00:33:52 - Game of the Week: Knarr 00:55:44 - School of Gaming: New Year Resolutions 01:08:07 - High-Five: Top 10 Games of 2024
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 201
In this week’s episode we'll cover Return to Dark Tower , our Game of the Week, discuss 200 Episodes of the Game Schooler Podcast in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games of the Week ! We also Spotlight The Gang from Kosmos! 00:00:00 - Celebrating 200 Episodes of Game Schooler Podcast 00:18:12 - Spotlight: The Gang 00:25:44 - Game of the Week: Return to Dark Tower 00:52:01 - School of Gaming: Reflections on 200 Episodes 01:15:04 - High-Five: Games of the Week...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 200
In this week’s episode we'll cover Magic Mountain , our Game of the Week, discuss “The Hobby” in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Cooperative Games 2024 Edition ! We also Spotlight Castles of Burgundy: Vineyard Expansion 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:10:08 - Spotlight on Castles of Burgundy: Vineyard Expansion 00:19:39 - Game of the Week: Magic Mountain 00:34:59 - School of Gaming: The "Hobby" Explained 00:51:01 - The High Five: Cooperativ...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 199
In this week’s episode we'll cover Patrician: Towers of Influence, our Game of the Week, discuss Being a Hobby Ambassador in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Game Filters! We also Spotlight Sausage Sizzle 00:00:00 - Follow-Up & Awesomeness 00:11:19 - Spotlight: Sausage Sizzle 00:18:10 - Game of the Week: Patrician Towers of Influence 00:40:38 - School of Gaming: Being a Better Hobby Ambassador 00:57:50 - High-Five: Filters To Weed Out Games...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 198
The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we’re going back in the vault to highlight gaming terms such as worker placement , engine-building , and area control ! 00:00:00 - From the Vault - Tabletop Gaming Terminology 00:01:36 - Episode 013 - Worker Placement0 00:9:24 - Episode 025 - Engine-Building 00:22:21 - Episode 031 - Area Control...
Nov 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 197
