On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played including: The Morrison Game FactoryMystery DicePlanet UnknownHeroQuestIsle of CatsCastles of Burgundy GameFound You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (26:08) Next, they talk about conflict resultions in RPGs and how to make that conflict fun and memorable.   ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Bob Wieman, the Scholeologist himself, to talk about games they've played including: Marvel ChampionsIstanbul the dice gameMasks RPGGoblin Quest RPGTrophy Gold RPGBohananzaThe Crew You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (27:36) Next, they talk about Kickstarter, are there companies that are too big for it, and what impact does it have on the board game landscape. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including: Firefly 10th Anniversary EditionPicture PerfectQuacks of QuedlinbergDiscworld RPGOutgunned RPG You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (20:53) Next, they talk briefly about ShushCon and Token Con and then about creating a new game collection from scratch. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played including: Gloomhaven - http://gloomhaven-storyline.com Firefly 10th Anniversary EditionSentinels of the MultiverseFurnaceImperial You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (21:08) Next, they talk about innovation vs. iteration in game design and its impacts. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including: Magical Kitties Save the DayRising SunForest ShuffleCaptain Sonar (14:54) Next, they talk about getting your players to be engaged with your RPG campaign. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce are joined by Shawn Hoult from Allies or Enemies to talk about games they've played including: Ice CoolRhino HeroBinhoCamp GrizzlyMythwindReady Set Bet Allies or Enemies YouTube Channel (23:43) Next, they talk about games from their youth and what it is about them they remember most. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Don and Bruce to talk about games they've played including: Return to Dark Tower RPGGhostbusters RPGDraft DuelImperialThe PatriotSushi BoatTiny Epic CthulhuBlood on the Clocktower Next, they talk about what they they will play or what they are interested in 2024.   ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Level Up Board Game Podcast host Patrick Hepner to talk about games they've played including: ISS VanguardFrost PunkObsessionThunder Road Vendetta (29:06) Next, they talk about how to choose what game to play next at game night. Link to Erik's game menu. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guild folk Marc Specter and Glenn Glaherty to talk about games they've played including: LeafThe Artemis ProjectBylineAleph NullFridayDecryptoSandwiches and City of Gangsters (prototypes)Shadow Kingdoms of ValeriaThe Artemis Odyssey (21:07) Next, the three talk about how to market boardgames. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played including: ParadeRunFugitiveChallengers (15:34) Next, the two talk about Kathleen's experiences at BGG Con. http://handgames21.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played and Erik's experience at BGG.Con 2023. Games talked about include: Sky TeamHorrified Greek MonstersPirate BorgFarflungBlood on the ClocktowerWar of the RingWar of the Ring the card gameStranger ThingsArtemis OdysseyMerchants of MagickQuartermaster General ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don are joined by Joe Slack from Board Game Design Course to talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Planet UnkownDark Tower CovenantSilent DeathMonster of the WeekMille FioreCleopatra and the Society of Architects Mayan Curse Kickstarter (20:23) Then they talk about games with tactile components and its impacts. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Ace Ellett from Bluefish Games to talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Sky TeamFugitive 2nd editionLost in the ShuffleEndangeredPuzzled PintDash (19:09) Then they talk about games that can only be played once and the implications that has. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Spy Car EscapeHead TripDice ForgeRattlebonesHoopla (30:45) Then they talk about games with large groups, from 10 - 1000. What works, what are some design thoughts, and how to keep that many people entertained. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk with Jay Cormier about games they've played lately and other things including: GaslandsSilent DeathMr. PresidentIndiana Jones: The Sands of AdventureMonster of the week Fail Faster website   Design Destiny Kickstarter   Scott Nicholson's Introspective video about Design Destiny   (15:08) Then they talk about the "fail faster" concept in game design and the tools Jay has designed to help with that. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk with Bez about games they've played lately and other things including: The CrewMr. PresidentConnect Four SpinWe Love Katmari Stuff by Bez website   Endangered: American Red Wolves and Endangered Rescue Kickstarter   (29:40) Then they talk about incorporating the human element in games. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bruce talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Thunder Road VendettaMr. President   (22:35) Then they talk quirky games and what they bring to the table. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Kathleen talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Final GirlChicken!Whale to LookNine Tiles PanicSkyteamThe Game: Face to FaceSearch for Planet X   (14:28) Then they talk what Kathleen's experience at GenCon, UKGE, and other cons. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately and other things including: ISS VanguardQuest Tower by Escape WeltDiablo IVThunder Road VendettaMonster of the WeekOne Night Ultimate Super VillainsCursed CourtGameframe Kickstarter   (35:45) Then they talk what makes the weight of a game and when does it go from medium to heavy. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

On this episode of On Board Games Erik is joined by Sen-Foong Lim and Banana Chan to talk about games they've played lately and other things including: Bloodbeam BadlandsNo ContextMuranoThe Ground Hog GambitThe Bin Packing Problem (Excel files and instructions in the link)   (15:00) Then they talk all about time travel in games, especially RPGs. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onboardgamesmailbag@gmail.com On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek