In this week’s episode we'll cover I Heart Manatees, our Game of the Week, discuss Downsizing Collections in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Wheelhouse Games! We also Spotlight Sagrada. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Scholar Podcast 00:09:50 - Spotlight: Sagrada 00:19:53 - Game of the Week: I Heart Manatees 00:45:11 - School of Gaming: Downsizing Collections 00:58:04 - High-Five: Wheelhouse Games
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 196
In this week’s episode we'll cover Happy Home, our Game of the Week, discuss Things We’d Like Non-Gamers To Know in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games You Love, But Always Lose! We also Spotlight Zuuli 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:22 - Spotlight: Zuuli 00:26:59 - Game of the Week: Happy Home 00:47:06 - School of Gaming: Things You’d Like Non-Gamers To Know 00:58:38 - High-Five: Games We Love, But Always Lose...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 195
In this week’s episode we'll cover Dodo , our Game of the Week, discuss Review Copies in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Untapped Themes ! We also Spotlight Caution Signs . 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:30 - Spotlight: Caution Signs 00:29:47 - Game of the Week: Dodo 00:46:39 - School of Gaming: Review Copies 01:04:46 - High-Five: Untapped Themes...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 194
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'll cover Gamehole Con 2024 from Madison Wisconsin.
Oct 25, 2024•54 min•Ep. 193
In this week’s episode we'll cover Tangram City , our Game of the Week, feature a Publisher Spotlight with Grand Gamers Guild in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games We Wish We Liked ! We also Spotlight Wrath of Fire Mountain ! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:12:55 - Spotlight: Wrath of Fire Mountain 00:23:32 - Game of the Week: Tangram City 00:44:51 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Grand Gamers Guild 01:22:49 - High-Five - Games ...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 192
In this week’s episode we'll cover Spotlight , our Game of the Week, discuss Game Schooler Media in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Best Inserts with a Special Guest ! We also Spotlight Kinfire Delve: Vainglory’s Grotto 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:18:12 - Spotlight: Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto 00:30:27 - Game of the Week: Spotlight by Horrible Guild 00:50:36 - School of Gaming: Game Schooler Media 01:04:29 - High-Five: Best Inserts w/ Dan C...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 191
In this week’s episode we'll cover Expeditions: Around the World , our Game of the Week, discuss Bog Box Game Selection in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Coolest Dice In Board Games ! We also Spotlight Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition ! 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast 00:10:36 - Spotlight on Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition 00:21:31 - Game of the Week: Expeditions Around the World 00:45:43 - School of Gaming: Big Box Gam...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 190
This week’s episode is all about the good doctor Reiner Knizia and includes an exclusive interview and the current Game Schooler Top 10 Reiner Knizia Games! 00:00:00 - Introduction To a Very Special Episode! 00:01:40 - Interview with Dr. Reiner Knizia 00:30:36 - Reflections on the Interview 00:44:46 - Top 10 Reiner Knizia Games 01:13:02 - Recap and Closing Thoughts
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 189
In this week’s episode we'll cover Let’s Go To Japan , our Game of the Week, Interview designer Pat Mooney from Flagbearer Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Well-Designed Game Boards ! We also feature Flip 7 from The Op Games! 00:00:00 - Introduction, Awesomeness & Flip 7 00:18:29 - Game of the Week: Let's Go! To Japan 00:45:49 - School of Gaming: Pat Luke Mooney from Flagbearer Games 01:29:42 - High Five: Well-Designed Game Boards...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 188
In this week’s episode we'll cover Comic Hunters , our Game of the Week, Interview designer Danielle Reynolds in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Worker Placement Types ! We also discuss Flashback: Zombie Kidz and Andromeda's Edge ! 00:00:00 - Intro, Awesomeness & Flashback: Zombie Kidz 00:20:56 - Game of the Week: Comic Hunters 00:51:47 - School of Gaming: Danielle Reynolds Interview 01:24:52 - High-Five: Worker Placement Types...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 187
In this week’s episode Doug & Michael cover Post Office , 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 Combat Resolution Systems ! We also discuss Dragonkeepers, correct some errors, and highlight unexpected gaming! 00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness 00:17:43 - Spotlight Game: Dragon Keepers 00:28:52 - Game of the Week: Post Office 00:52:38 - School of Gaming: Kosmos Publisher Spotlight 01:21:46 - High...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 186
In this week’s episode we'll cover Draft & Write Records , our Game of the Week, discuss Lessons From GenCon Consignment Sale in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Essential Expansions ! We also chat about Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors, Disney Games, and Tiletum. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Community Engagement 00:32:22 - Game of the Week: Draft and Write Records 01:02:59 - Lessons From the GenCon Consignment Sale 01:24:30 - High-Five: Essential Expansions...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 185
In this week’s episode we'll cover Cities , our Game of the Week, discuss What Keeps You From Pulling a Game Off the Shelf? in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hobby Games ! We also explore Dahlias, Balderdash, Trio, and Too Many Bones! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:28:45 - Game of the Week: Cities 00:57:42 - School of Gaming: What Keeps You From Pulling a Game Off the Shelf? 01:11:25 - High-Five: Hobby Games...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 184
In this week’s episode we'll cover Sunrise Lane , our Game of the Week, discuss Tips For GenCon First-Timers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hilarious Games ! We also dabble in culling games, local RPG night, and Sushi Go! 10th Anniversary Edition. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Awesomeness 00:21:08 - Game of the Week - Sunrise Lane 00:48:40 - School of Gaming - Tip for GenCon First-Timers 01:07:58 - High-Five - Hilarious Games...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 183
In this week’s episode we’re sharing our experiences and embracing the hype as we cover new & upcoming games from GenCon 2024 !
Aug 09, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 182
In this week’s episode we'll cover Captain Flip, our Game of the Week, discuss Scheduling a Game Night in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Co-Host Predictions For GenCon! We'll also share some personal revelations, discuss crowdfunding, and some great family games we've been playing! 00:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Revelations 00:28:25 - Game of the Week: Captain Flip 00:50:25 - The School of Gaming: Scheduling a Regular Game Night 01:04:31 - High-Five: Co-Hos...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 181
In this week’s episode we cover Champions! , our Game of the Week, discuss Staying in Tune With Casual Gamers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Well-Regarded Misses ! We'll also share our thoughts on Life Jr. and mass market games, the card quiver, and some amazing gifts we received. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Recent Gaming Experiences 00:24:01 - Game of the Week: Champions! by Repos Production 00:45:16 - School of Gaming: Staying in Tune with Casual Gamers 01:0...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 180
In this week’s episode we share our thoughts on losing games, Draft & Write Records from Inside Up Games, and Wordle. We also cover Cabanga! , our Game of the Week, discuss if the Spiel des Jahres Gets it Right in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Upgraded Components !
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 179
In this week’s episode we share our thoughts on making time for solo gaming, Almost Innocent from Kolossal Games, and Caper Cards from designer Manny Vega. We also cover Adventure Party , our Game of the Week, discuss Icons vs. Text in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Game Designers ! 00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview 00:27:16 - Game of the Week: Adventure Party 00:49:54 - School of Gaming: Icons vs. Text 01:01:28 - High-Five: Game Designers...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 178
In this week’s episode we'll be talking to Game Designer and Director of Fun for Calliope Games Chris Leder! 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:37 - Discovering The Game Crafter and Designing Games 05:50 - Creating Roll For It and Joining Calliope Games 08:50 - The Role of a Game Designer and the Importance of Collaboration 16:57 - The Differences Between Co-designing and Designing Solo 24:36 - Creating Games Based on Beloved IPs 30:19 - The Role of a Director of Fun 33:01 - The Importance o...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 177
In this week’s episode we'll cover Ex Libris , our Game of the Week, discuss Theme Chasing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Publishers ! 00:00:00 - Introduction & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:14:29 - Game of the Week: Ex Libris (Revised Edition) 00:45:27 - School of Gaming: Theme Chasing & Copycats 01:00:33 - High-Five: Publishers
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 176
In this week’s episode we'll cover 10 Days in the USA , our Game of the Week, discuss Handling Disagreements About Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games That Surprised Us ! 00:00 - Introduction and What's Awesome In Gaming 18:35 - Game of the Week: 10 Days in the USA 40:45 - School of Gaming: Handling Disagreements About Games 53:38 - High-Five: Surprises
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 175
In this week’s episode we'll cover Dorf Romantik , our Game of the Week, chat with designer Stephen Kerr in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Roll & Write Games Version 2.0 ! 00:00:00 - Introduction & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:22:53 - Game of the Week: Dorfromantik - The Board Game 00:43:16 - School of Gaming: Stephen Kerr Interview 01:00:55 - High-Five: Roll & Write Games ver. 2.0...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 174
In this week’s episode we'll cover Dabba Walla , our Game of the Week, chat with Keith Matejka from Thunderworks Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games To Play at a Con! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:13:48 - Game of the Week: Dabba Walla 00:37:16 - School of Gaming: Keith Matejka - Thunderworks Games 01:09:37 - High-Five: Games To Play At A Con
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 173
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 embracing the hype as we cover New & Upcoming Games we played at Games Day 2024!
May 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 172
In this week’s episode we'll cover Kingdom Builder , our Game of the Week, discuss What Exactly Is A Euro Game in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Light Hobby Euro Games ! 00:00:00 - Opening & What's Awesome In Gaming1 00:07:04 - Game of the Week - Kingdom Builder 00:45:34 - School of Gaming - What is a Euro Game 01:00:10 - High-Five: Light Hobby Euro Games
May 24, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 171
In this week’s episode we'll cover Coldwater Crown , our Game of the Week, discuss Better Ways To Teach Kids New Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five 30 Minutes or Less Family Games You May Have Missed ! 00:00 - Introduction and Overview 18:54 - Game of the Week: Coldwater Crown 43:28 - School of Gaming: Better Ways To Teach Kids New Games 56:40 - High-Five: 30-Minute or Less Family Games You May Have Missed...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 170
In this week’s episode we'll cover Abyss , our Game of the Week, discuss Enjoying the Hobby When You Can’t Find a Gamer in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hidden Gems from 2004 - 2014 ! 00:00:00 - Introductions & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:22:52 - Game of the Week - Abyss 00:45:49 - School of Gaming - Enjoying the Hobby When You Can’t Find a Gamer 01:00:59 - High-Five - Hidden Gems from 2004 - 2014...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 169
In this week’s episode we'll cover Skyrise , our Game of the Week, discuss Making the First Play a Great Experience For Others in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Re-Worked Games ! 00:00:00 - Intro: Follow-Up & What's Awesome 00:25:12 - Game of the Week: Skyrise 00:51:49 - School of Gaming: Making the First Play a Great Experience For Others 01:07:57 - High-Five: Re-Worked Games...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 168
In this week’s episode we'll cover Pirate’s Cove , our Game of the Week, discuss Tips For Getting the Most Out of a Convention in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Second Edition Games ! 00:00 - Intro: Follow-Up & What's Awesome 20:07 - Game of the Week: Pirate's Cove 42:58 - School of Gaming: Tips For Getting the Most Out of a Convention 55:23 - High-Five: Second-Edition Games...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 167
