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Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 67: Cult of the New, Old, FOMO and Deep Diving GamesAaron has a game group where the host chooses the games and he's noticed some people love to play new games and others only want to play games they already know and love. Which category do you fall into? If you're cult of the new, why? What is it about the new hotness that makes you turn your back on your beloved favourites? What's the high we're all searching for in board games? Plus we talk about some recent plays, we look at the history of Petersen Games, and Royce tries to tempt Aaron with some games he thinks...2023-12-051h 45Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 66: Can't we all just get along? Let's Cooperate!After a longer than expected delay, we have episode 66! In this episode Royce and Aaron talk about co-op games. Historically we haven't been fans, but that doesn't mean we can't talk all about them. What works? Why? What doesn't? How can we fix it? Plus our favourite co-op games.Finally we end with our TOP 3 IP or themes that would make great co-op games!2023-06-131h 53Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode Episode 64: What the heck do the BGG rankings mean anyway?!?Welcome to Episode 64, and a return to our usual format. In this episode Aaron and I discuss the Board Game Geek rankings. What does it mean to be ranked number one? How are the rankings determined? And of course, what are the TOP 3 games ranked 3000 or higher?Plus our usual Quick Thoughts, News and More.2023-03-211h 47Definitely a Board Game PodcastEpisode 63: The Settlers of Catan, THE NOVEL!In this episode Royce is joined by Liam, and we throw the usual format out of the window. Instead, we do a deep dive book report on the novelization of Settlers of Catan. Is this giant tome of a book worth hunting down a copy? Is this the pinnacle of game fiction? Or a waste of several trees? Let's find out together.2023-03-071h 22Definitely a Board Game PodcastEpisode 62: The Best of the Rest of 2022!In Episode 60, Royce and Aaron talked about their favourite games played in 2022, and now we turn to the rest. What was the best TV, Movies, Books, Music and everything else that we got to experience in 2022? Let's find out.But just in case you think we aren't still a board game podcast, we also look at some recent plays including Calico, Block and Key, Pictures and Furnace.We have an all Aaron new to the collection.In the News we talk about Cicero, the Diplomacy playing AI and all of the potentially terrifying ra...2023-01-311h 56Definitely a Board Game PodcastEpisode 61: Definitely A Board Game Podcast Express! Returning to Warhammer 40k!In a special express episode, Royce talks about going back to a time in his life when he was obsessed with just one game instead of every game. Warhammer 40k. What is it like to return to a lifestyle game after over 10 years. Can any game hold up to that kind of pressure? 2023-01-1712 minDefinitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 60: The Best of 2022!Royce and Aaron talk about their 12 best games of 2022! Why 12? Because we thought it was 2012 and that it made sense...until we realized it didn't, but by then it was too late so we just went with it. Plus we look at how Magic the Gathering is tanking the stock market, and a few of our recent quick plays.It's our end of the year episode!2022-12-201h 21Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 59: A Picture is worth a 1000 words of a podcastWelcome Henk Rolleman, arguably the best professional board game photographer in the world. Henk has been working as a board game photographer for almost 2 decades, he's been the official photographer for Essen Spiel, is the photo editor for two board game magazines, and I guarantee you've seen his work.Henk joins Royce to talk about everything board game photography, as well as to give quick thoughts on Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Splendor Duel, Flamecraft, and World Splitters.We talk about the growing use of AI art in board games, and end with our TOP 3 m...2022-12-061h 33Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 58: A Store by any Other NameWelcome to Episode 58: A Store by any other name!Aaron's back again to talk about what makes a game store great! What do we look for in a store? What turns us off a store? We even rank some of our best local stores.In Quick thoughts we talk about Dune Imperium, Imagineers, Point Salad: Eevee Edition, and Ono99.We discuss the new arrangement between Hasbro and Renegade Games. What classic Hasbro games are being produced and distributed by Renegade?And finally a TOP 3, the best names for a Board Game Stor...2022-11-221h 34Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 57: There's a New Mill in Town!Welcome Daniel Newman and Tony Miller of New Mill Industries!Royce, Daniel and Tony talk about everything gaming! In new to the collection we look at potential spiel winner Duos, kid's legacy game Zombie Kids, and the story driven Almanac: The Dragon Road.The news is all about a recent kickstarter scandal, and what happens when someone copies someone else's game? How does it affect future playtesting, production and sales?In the Main Event, we take a closer look at the Punk Rock publishing company New Mill Industries! New Mill is the...2022-11-081h 50Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 56: Party all the time!Let's Party! What makes a party game? What's a good party game, or a not-so-good party game?Aaron is back! And we're talking party games.But first our quick thoughts on Mining Colony, New York Zoo, and Star Trek Missions.In the news we talk about some fundamental shifts that seem to be happening at Games Workshop, and Aaron shows off some of his newest aquisitions.Finally our TOP 3 Party games that can be played with everyone from the most experienced gamer to your non-gaming family.And did I mention Aar...2022-10-251h 46Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 55: We're blogging along, singing a song, side by side!Episode 55! Holy Cannoli, we made it! And to celebrate I'm joined by the one and only Caroline Black, The Dyslexic Gamer. Caroline has one of the most popular blogs on Board Game Geek, and we get to talk about everything Blogging! We also talk about 4 games we've recently gotten to the table: Dice Miners, Star Trek Missions, Dune Imperium, and Everdell. In the news, we talk about the return of Games Workshop's UK Games Day, and what games we're excited to get from the upcoming Essen Spiel. And we top it all of...2022-10-111h 30Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 54: We're back and we're fatigued!It's been a longer than expected unplanned break but we're back! It's the triumphant return of Definitely a Board Game Podcast. Joining Royce in this episode is Steve from Vancouver. Royce and Steve talk about their recent plays of Terraforming Mars Online, High Frontiers 4th Edition, and Durian. Followed by a kickstarter packed News segment. Jeff and Yee Kuang join Royce for a Definitely first, a live unboxing of a Yee Kuang's kickstarter pledge for Cytosis and Cellulose. In the Main Event, we discuss purchasing fatigue. Purchases are down, we explore some of the reas...2022-09-271h 33Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 53: Accelerated! Diplomacy vs Dominant SpeciesA last minute scheduling snafu means Royce is all by himself in this episode. That's never a good idea, so instead of having Royce do a full episode, we introduce the Accelerated Episodes! A short episode where Royce discusses a single topic. In this episode Royce talks about two of his favourite area control games: Diplomacy and Dominant Species. How are they the same? How do they differ?Why should you love them as well?Enjoy this little break from our usual massive episodes!2022-05-0320 minDefinitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 52: Hot Take: Old is better than New!Welcome special guest host Tim, from the Board Game Hot Takes Podcast!https://boardgamehottakes.com/Tim brings his extensive knowledge when he and Royce debate whether old games are objectively better than new games. But first, in New to the Collection, we look at a new game, an old game, and a game in between: Watch by Daniel Newman, Trajan by Stefan Feld, and Relic by Joe Goodenough and Jason Walden.In the News, we look at reprinting one of the greatest old games as Awaken Realms announced they are reprinting Castles o...2022-04-191h 50Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 51: What Role will you play?Welcome this week's cohost Dan: The Game Master! In this episode we look at three recent plays: Obsession, Risk: Lord of the Rings, and Betrayal at House on the Hill.In the News we look at the new Wizard of the Coast release The Radiant Citadel. New to the Collection is...gone! Yup, we've replaced it with Shelf of Opportunity. It's your chance to help me play some of my unplayed games, and maybe help me control my out of control game buying!In the Main event, we discuss Role-Playing games. Whet...2022-04-051h 34Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 50: Traveling to a Desert Island...with games!It's episode 50! We're half way to 100!In this episode, Royce is once again joined by regular guest host Jeff. In QUICK THOUGHTS we discuss Anno 1800, Unmatched, and Mall Night Long!IN THE NEWS, you won't believe the line up of titles that Funko Games is putting out in 2022.NEW TO THE COLLECTION includes a couple classics and one new game.MAIN EVENT is all about traveling with games. What games are great for traveling? What can you do to pack the games safely and compactly? Plus a few more tips...2022-03-221h 17Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 49: We can build up a designer, we have the technology.Welcome special guest host Joe Slack, author of The Board Game Designers Guide, and force behind The Board Game Designers Course. In Quick Thoughts, Joe and Royce talk about some recent plays, include Night Parade of 100 Yokai, recent kickstarter Voyages, and Iwari. In The News, how will Ravensburger buying Gamefound affect the future of Kickstarter and crowdfunding table top games?In New to the Collection, Royce has a super deluxe game that includes a cow poop mechanic, and a new beige trading in the Mediterranean euro. Joe talks about Cartographers.Our Mai...2022-03-081h 10Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 48: Playing by Myself!Solo Games! One of the fastest growing areas of board gaming.Royce welcomes guest co-host, long time listener, and solo gamer Stuart to talk all about Solo games.In our Quick Thoughts we discuss Keep up the Fire, Skyline Express and Hardback.Of course, Marvel Zombicide is the proverbial elephant in the News room.New to the Collection includes discussions of Faiyum, Button Shy, and the Wargamers Complete Paint Set.And we finish up with our TOP 3 other activities that can be done solo but still give you the s...2022-02-081h 30Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 47: Using Games to Survive the Holidays!Welcome to Season 3 of Definitely a Board Game Podcast!In this episode Royce is joined by Jeff, and we discuss gaming with our families. What games worked and what games didn't? How do you introduce games to your non-gamer family and friends? Plus a TOP 3 Next Step games for when your family is ready to try something a bit more complex.Also, a game day recording in quick thoughts where Royce, Jeff, Liam, and Yee talk about a bunch of new games including Terraforming Mars Ares Project, Project L, and the GI Joe Deck Building G...2022-01-111h 06Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 46: End of the Year Spectacular!This is it, our annual traditional review of the year in gaming. Aaron couldn't join us, but Jeff, Matt and John do their best to fill his shoes.Together we discuss 2021 as a whole, look at some of the trends over the year, our biggest disappointments, biggest surprises, and games we're most looking forward to in 2022.And we end with a 4 way TOP 3, our best new to us games of 2021!2021-12-281h 31Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 45: Trick Taking Games!Welcome to Episode 45! In this episode Royce and Aaron explore Trick taking games with a winter draft. What trick taking game will be the trickiest trick taking game of them all!Plus a potentially scary/boring event that is made better with games in Quick Thoughts, and still more games in New to the Collection.In the News, we look at Greater Than Games and their merger with the Flat River Group, and what it could mean for the hobby.Finally a very important announcement about the future of the podcast.2021-12-141h 21Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 44 - This episode is a gift!Happy Holidays! And that means we turn our attention to the most important part of the holidays, Gifts! Our recommendations for the best games at three different price points. Give the gift of gaming to your loved ones.Plus:Royce eats his words in Quick Thoughts, but makes up for it by introducing Aaron to a modern classic.In the News: A classic high tech game comes back to Kickstarter, and a New to the Collection that includes an amazing success story.And we end with the TOP 3 games we'd love to get for...2021-11-301h 31Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 43: Paper or Plastic?Royce owns about 900 games, Aaron has over a 100. That's a lot of plastic, wood and paper. What are the environmental impact of the board gaming hobby? What are the publishers doing to minimize this impact? Should we stop buying new games? No, the answer to the last question is no. We also talk about 4 new games in quick thoughts: QE, Ramen Fury, Last Defence, and Royce continues his exploration into 18xx with 18 New England!In the News we deep dive into the India based Kickstarter Karigar-e-Taj.And we look at our TOP 3 games with a...2021-11-161h 12Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 42 - Un-Convention-al thoughts!Conventions are back baby! Welcome to Episode 42, Life, The Universe and Everything.We welcome special guests Kevin Carmichael and Jeff Fraser to talk about Protospiel North. What is a Protospiel? What goes into play-testing games? And what goes into planning a convention in the wake of Covid-19?In addition we discuss the recent Essen Spiel and GenCon. Attendance and game releases.In Quick Thoughts Royce discusses his first 18XX experience (1889) and Aaron talks about Nanga Parbat from Dr. Finn Games.Plus the most shocking New to the Collection ever...2021-11-021h 59Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 41: Spooky Halloween!Velcome, to a very scary halloveen episode! Ok, it's not that scary but we do talk about the Queen City Collection Part 2, which is pretty scary, and we do talk about throwing a Halloween board game themed party in our main event.Plus a Top 3 things that scare us about board games, which leads to some traumatic insights in our deepest board game fears. Ok, maybe not that deep.Plus new to the collection, and quick thoughts! Boooooooooo.....2021-10-191h 23
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 40Lordy, Lordy, Look who's Forty!We made it! Our 40th episode. In this episode we look to the future of Definitely A Board Game Podcast. We review the feedback from our survey, and plan for the future. Not to mention we announce the winner of our feedback contest!Plus all the usual, in New to the collection we talk about Terraforming Mars: Ares Expidition, Kolejka, and Nidavellir.In the News we talk about Gencon and Asmodee's upcoming sale.New to the collection is Philosophia: Floating World, Red Outpost, and...2021-10-051h 29Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 39Episode 39: History Sucks!In this episode Royce and Aaron have a little bit of a serious main event. Can, should, and to what extent should games based on history reflect current cultural sensibilities? But don't worry we don't stay serious for very long. We have our usual quick thoughts (all Royce edition), in the News we talk about an offensive frog, and of course a new New to the collection.Finally we talk about some ultra weird and unusual historical events that would make great games!2021-09-211h 32Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 38Episode 38: The Evolution of a Gamer.When we started this podcast Aaron was like a new born babe in our hobby, and now he's been thrown in the deep end for a year and a half. In the Main Event we explore how Aaron's new found familiarity with publishers and designers has changed his shopping habits.Plus we in Quick Thoughts we look at Riftforce, Mariposas, and LLamaland.In the News we discuss the closing of IDW Games, and the newest set of purchases between Fantasy Flight and Gamezenter.New to the C...2021-09-071h 20Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 37Episode 37: Ni Hao from Taiwan! In a very special episode, Royce and Aaron sit down with Smoox Chen, the Manager of Taiwan Boardgame Design. We discuss the Taiwanese game market, manufacturing and designing in Taiwan, and much much more. Quick Thoughts are all about two Taiwanese games, YinYang and T-Rex's Holiday.In New to the Collection we have Indus 2500 BCE and MeadowThe News explores the complicated business dealings between Asmodee, Plan B and Sofie Gravel. Finally we get hungry and look at our TOP 3 Chinese Food! Plus...2021-08-241h 31Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 36It's the special Olympics episode! But you won't find any of that athletic stuff here! No way, we are talking about the first inaugural (hopefully sponsored by IKEA) Board Game Olympics.Plus all the great stuff you already enjoy!Feedback has the return of Matt "The Podcast Police" Percy!New to the collection features a live segment from our first in person game day, plus Aaron talks about King of Tokyo and Word Maven.A double feature In the News, first we look at the upcoming Kickstarter game Reapers by Daniel Ne...2021-08-101h 16Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 35Episode 35! Jeff's Back!You demanded it and we listened! Jeff is back to look back at online gaming 18 months later. Will we keep gaming online or was it just a means to the end?Plus we talk about 3 new games including Aaron's first Solo experience.We get Nostalgic and look at two up coming games based on He-Man, and The Masters of the Universe!Finally we end with our TOP 3 online personalities. If you're not following these people online...you probably have a life. But you're still missing out. It's a...2021-07-271h 42Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 34Episode 34: Summer!So it's getting hotter and Royce and Aaron (mostly Aaron) are venturing outside to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. And, of course to do a little gaming. Our main event is all about what games work outside and what games don't?In Quick Thoughts, Royce and Aaron look at Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land, Botanik and some games of Aaron's own design.In the News, we get a little sad but don't worry, it doesn't last long.New to the collection consists of Rivet Heads, MajaRaja and Trains.2021-07-131h 24Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 33It's TONY BOYDELL Week!Episode 33: A trip to the MuseumIn this episode's main event we welcome Tony Boydell, the designer of Snowdonia and future purveyor of the Boydellian Museum of Games and Gaming.We also have some Quick Thoughts on Four Corners and Nunami.In the News, we discuss the troubled relationship between Grail Games and Reiner Knizia. New to the collection we have Rondo and Throne of Allegoria.And we finish off with our TOP 3 Museums and Galleries from around the world.2021-06-291h 45Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 32What are the Rules when it comes to 32 episodes! Let's find out.In this Episode Royce and Aaron talk about the rules, the good, the bad, and the dead?!?In Quick Thoughts, Royce talks about a good game, Aaron talks about 2...games.In the News, we discuss counterfeit games.New to the Collection, Aaron tries to decide if Royce needs a Warhammer 40k intervention.The Main Event is all about Rule Books. What makes them good, what makes them bad, what do we like, what do we dislike. B...2021-06-151h 29Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 31It's episode 31: All about that Spiel! Royce and Aaron look at the 2021 Spiel des Jahres and Royce makes his (probably wrong) predictions. Then we double down by looking at the winners from the last 20 years to see if the Spiel is still relevant.Quick Thoughts is all about Unforgiven, Welcome To, and Azul: Summer Pavilion. In the News, we look at the Isle of Cats: Don't forget the Kittens Kickstarter.New to the Collection includes Fruticola, Red Rising, and a couple new codexes for Warhammer 40k.And finally in th...2021-06-011h 30Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 30Welcome to our special 30th!!! Episode of Definitely A Board Game Podcast!In this episode we're joined by the Board Game Guru Steve Tassie from Snakes and Lattes. We discuss running a game cafe, teaching games, and much much more.But that's not all, Royce forgets what this podcast is about in Quick Thoughts, we disagree with the BGG Golden Geek Awards In the News, and we look at some new games to our collections.Finally, we talk about our TOP 3 games we played while we were growing up.You don't w...2021-05-181h 59Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 29Welcome to Episode 29! In this episode Royce picks a fight with Tom Vasel, Aaron achieves one of his life goals, and we trash/discuss some games.First we have Quick Thoughts, where we talk about Happy Little Dinosaurs, Indian Summer, and the Matchbox Series of Games.Aaron tells us about his amazing achievement in The News.In New to the Collection, Aaron opens up his first Kickstarter LIVE on recording!And finally in our Main Event we look at Our TOP 10 Redux one year later!2021-05-041h 17Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 28It's our 1 year anniversary! Thank you to all our listeners for sticking with us for our first year.As a special anniversary treat we have another special guest, Mr. Frank West, designer of The Isle of Cats!Plus a lot more:1) In Quick Thoughts, we discuss Mini-express, Kanban EV, and Azul.2) In The News, Royce gives his predictions for the Dice Tower Awards (can he do better than his previous zero correct predictions?)3) In New to the Collection we talk about Unforgiven: The Lincoln Assassination Trial, Bristol 1350, and Kingdomino.2021-04-201h 48
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 27Episode 27! Royce and Aaron talk about everything!In our Quick Thoughts, we look at Hallertau by Uwe Rosenberg, Space Lunch, and Point Salad! We also have a bonus look at Penitent by Games Workshop.In the news we discuss: An incredibly useful website Board Game Oracle, Professional Wrestlers playing Wingspan, and the relationship between UNO, Pizza, and the underground world of Hip Hop in Atlanta.New to the collection includes: Imperial Struggle, Azul, and the stickering nightmare 1861/1867.Our main event we tackle the age old question: Do we have too many g...2021-04-061h 35
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 26Episode 26: It's Jamey Stegmaier Day!It's unbelievable, it's amazing, it's the hugest.Join us for episode 26 with Special Guest Jamey Stegmaier!!!In Quick Thoughts, Royce talks about three of his favourite Stonemaier games.In New to the Collection, it's all about Aaron as he adds 3 new games to his rapidly growing collection.And in the main event, we sit down with JAMEY STEGMAIER! (Can you tell we're really excited?)Finally a TOP 3 wishlist.Join Aaron, Royce and Jamey in an action packed new episode of D...2021-03-231h 34
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 25It's our Silver Anniversary, Episode 25: Kickstarter Redux!In a packed episode Aaron and Royce discuss kickstarters they're considering and kickstarters they just don't understand.1) But first, some not so Quick Thoughts as we look at Cthulhu Wars Duel, Canvas and Patchwork.2) In the News, what is the connection between Mayday games and Toc Toc Woodsmen? Just how unethical is the new kickstarter Bamboo Bash?3) In the New to the Collection - Isle of Cats, Takenoko: Collectors Edition, and Hornet Leader: Carrier Operations.4) In the main event. Boardgame Kickstarters we're on...2021-03-091h 46
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 24Episode 24: Polyominos, is it a real word? Or is it just something gamers made up to talk about Tetris?In quick thoughts Aaron discusses the Dice-placement game: Sagrada and Royce looks at the Roll & Write game: Three Sisters coming to kickstarter on March 9!In the news, the sky is falling! Asmodee bought Board Game Arena, Royce and Aaron discuss the histories of these two companies and what the merger could mean for players. If you use BGA, this is a must listen.New to the collection, we talk briefly about The Science and Sé...2021-02-231h 40Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 23Let's talk about Ranks baby, let's talk about you and me.Let's talk about the good ranks, all the band ranks, that we see.Let's talk about Ranks.Yup, that's right we're talking about Ranking our games and a whole lot more.1) In Quick Thoughts we discuss Fox and the Forest, Great Western Trail, and Super Skill Pinball 4-Cade.2) Royce rants through the news as they discuss Ultimate Russian Railroads.3) In New to the Collection we try to pronounce Hallertau, Kanban EV, and Ausonia.4) And...2021-02-091h 27
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 22Welcome to a very Special Episode 22! Royce talks about his play of a new game on Kickstarter, and Royce and Aaron welcome game designer Thomassie Magniuk to talk about his game Nunami!1) In Quick Thoughts, Royce and Aaron look at War for Chicken Island, Holi: Festival of Color, and Sagrada.2) In News, Royce and Jeff got to Play the new Kickstarter game Ping Yao from Jing Studios. 3) New to the Collection includes Fox and the Forest, and a pair of games from Hollandspeile: The Field of Cloth and Gold, and The Vot...2021-01-261h 41
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 21Welcome to a new season of Definitely A Board Game Podcast!It's episode 21 and we are super excited to be back!So let's get started!In Feedback, we discuss why we do a Top 3, instead of a top 5 or top 10. Surprise, we actually have reasons. :)In Quick Thoughts, we have a tri-pack of theme related games, let's see if you can guess the theme.In the News, we look at the upcoming Concordia Solitaria, and have a quick discussion on Solo games.New to the Collection is a...2021-01-121h 20
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 20Welcome to our End Of The Year Spectaculario!It's been a weird year, both in gaming and in real life. To look back, Aaron and Royce are joined by our previous guests and friends: Jeff, John and Matt.Join us as we discuss: -2020 in general -The year in gaming -Our biggest surprises -Our biggest disappointments -Our expectations for 2021And we finish it off with a giant-sized TOP 3 Best of 2020!Happy New Year!2020-12-291h 23
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 19Hey Everyone! It's the holiday season and this is our Christmas spectacular!So of course we talked about some games that have nothing to do with the holidays...In quick thoughts we look at Ducks in Tow, Fire!, and Upset.Some sad news as we look at the first few convention announcements from 2021.But actual Holiday discussions in our main event, where we talk about games for Christmas, New Years, Halloween, Easter, Valentines, Arbor day...Ok, we go a bit far. Also some games to play online this socially d...2020-12-151h 14
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Music Podcast Episode 4Welcome to the fourth episode of Definitely a Music Podcast, hosted by Royce Calverley, with musician Aaron Milic (both from Definitely a Board Game Podcast)!1) In "Quick Thoughts", we talk about the legendary Rod Stewart, along with two great electronic artists; Poolside and Tycho. Aaron discusses seeing both of these bands live in one show in 2019 and a fight that broke out at that concert!2) In "New to the Collection", Aaron discusses the 2018 re-mastered CD of Pet Shop Boys Behaviour from 1990 and the reason why he bought yet another copy of the album.2020-12-081h 22
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 18Who collects the collectors! We look at our collections, and the fine art of game collecting.Starting with some quick thoughts about Tawantinsuyu, The Castles of Tuscany, and The Crew.In the news we look at the next stand alone Crew game, the next COIN game set on Mars, and a quick look at some red flags in kickstarter.In new to the collection, Royce opens his Board Game Geek Secret Santa.Our Main Event is all about Collectiing. Is collecting a seperate hobby? How many games is too many? How d...2020-12-011h 39
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Music Podcast Episode 3Welcome to the third episode of Definitely a Music Podcast, hosted by Royce Calverley, with musician Aaron Milic (both from Definitely a Board Game Podcast)!We start with a new Rick Astley board game! Sort of!1) In "Quick Thoughts", we discuss two Toronto musicians; Dieufaite Charles and his newest album "Bamba Eya" and Tam with his single from earlier this year, "No Romeo", featuring samples from both (since we got their permission)! Royce discusses a classic name in New Age music, Kitaro, which he rediscovered after we spoke about Jarre in the last...2020-11-2400 min
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 17Welcome to Episode 17! Did you know we could read!That's right we're talking about games based on books, books based on games, and books that should be games.1) In Quick Thoughts we discuss Troyes Dice, Wing Span, and a special surprise.2) In the news, we discuss Aconyte Publishing from Asmodee and their new line of books including Gloomhaven and Terraforming Mars.3) New to the Collection sees New York Zoo for Royce, and The Crew for Aaron.4) Our main event is all about Games based on Books. Are there games ba...2020-11-171h 21
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Music Podcast Episode 2Welcome to the second episode of Definitely a Music Podcast, hosted by Royce Calverley, with musician Aaron Milic (both from Definitely a Board Game Podcast)!We start with a little feedback from a listener from our first episode about SubPop records.1) In "Quick Thoughts", we discuss the new Ray LaMontagne album "Monovision", an evil bluegrass group called Dead South and their hit song "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company" and the brand new Psalm Trees album, "With Absence, The Heart Grows Fonder" which came out on Aaron's birthday! 2) In "New to...2020-11-1000 min
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 16Welcome to episode 16 of Definitely a Board Game Podcast!In this episode, Royce and Aaron talk about the links between Board Games and Music but first:1) In quick thoughts, we look at Fleet, On Tour, and Potion Explosion.2) In the news, we discuss the future of gaming with Arcade1Up's Infinity Game Table.3) New to the collection, Fierabend and a new method of distribution for 2F-Speile.4) The Main Event is Soundtrack to gaming! Do you listen to music while gaming? Do you find music a distraction? Either way we've got...2020-11-031h 21
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Music Podcast Episode 1Welcome to the debut episode of Definitely a Music Podcast, hosted by Royce Calverley, with musician Aaron Milic (both from Definitely a Board Game Podcast)!We start with a little introduction for our new podcast!1) In "Quick Thoughts", we discuss the new Pet Shop Boys album "Hotspot", a throat singing', heavy metal song called "Yuve Yuve Yu" by the Hu and the new Washed Out album, "Purple Noon".2) In "New to the Collection", we talk about two big vinyl records from the early 90's; an original UK pressing of the KLF's "White Room"...2020-10-2700 min
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 15It's episode 15! In these troubled times the last thing people want to hear about is politics and so Royce and Aaron present their show all about Historical and Political Games!We start with the announcement of our big contest winner!For our Quick thoughts we discuss The Cost, Targi and Watergate.In the News we look at the future kickstarter, First Monday in October.New to the Collection, Games 2 and 3 of the Pocket Campaigns series and One Small Step.Next our Main Event, Games with Historical and Political themes, y...2020-10-201h 15
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 14Welcome to episode 14 of Definitely A Board Game Podcast!It's our last episode before we announce our contest winner, so this is your last chance to enter!Royce and Aaron discuss the best game ever made about the German postal system and a push-your-luck game about Trash Pandas.In the News we look at the future with boardgame vending machines and the power of nostalgia with Heroquest.And in the main event, we go negative! What games do we hate, and why? What mechanisms do we hate?Finally have yo...2020-10-061h 36
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 13Hello and welcome to Episode 13!In this episode:1) Royce attacks Aaron's childhood memories as they attempt to determine who's in the lead for the big prize.2) In Quick Thoughts, we discuss Whoosh! Bounty Hunters, Among the Stars, and the Faceless.3) The News is a look ahead at the upcoming game Micro Macro.4) A jam-packed new to the collection with Wonder Woman for Funkoverse, a German expansion for Marco Polo, and one of the prettiest abstract strategy games ever with The Arctic.5) We discuss Co-ops! Since Royce and A...2020-09-221h 32
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 12What's better than a dozen donuts? 12 Episodes of the Definitely A Board Game Podcast! (*Citation needed)In Episode 12:1) We continue with our contest to win a $50 Gift Certificate to your local game store! And we add a new "prize" for the person in last place.2) We sheepishly acknowledge the attentive listeners who have discovered we are not perfect and correct some of the errors we've made in the past.3) We give our Quick thoughts on Jaipur, Sola Fide: The Reformation, and Disney: Villainous4) In the news, we look at th...2020-09-081h 24
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 11Welcome to Episode 11, after their triumphant episode 10 milestone, Royce and Aaron are back with another great discussion.In our quick thoughts, Grumpy Aaron gives some thoughts on some games he doesn't love, and gives a very controversial opinion on a new television show. In the news, Royce struggles with a quandary, to back a kickstarter or not to back. Royce talks about the Stefan Feld City Collection.New to the collection, Aaron talks about a game you'd never expect.In our Main Event, Royce and Aaron discuss art in board games. How...2020-08-251h 46
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 10It's time to celebrate as Aaron and Royce present their milestone 10th episode!In this super-packed episode:1) Royce and Aaron discuss some listener feedback and introduce the first Definitely A Board Game Podcast Contest!2) A quick discussion of some of our recent plays of Holmes: Sherlock & Mycroft, The Voyages of Marco Polo, and Herbaceous.3) In the news segment, we talk the Spiel des Jahres winners and Royce revisits his predictions.4) New to the collection, did Royce fall back down the Games Workshop rabbit hole? Let's talk about the Indomitus B...2020-08-111h 37
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 9Welcome to Episode 9! Kickstarter! All about Kickstarter!In this episode:1) Royce and Aaron discuss Lost Cities and Time Line Challenge.2) Royce finally opens his "End of the World Sale" box from Stronghold Games and Indie Boards and Cards. What duplicates will Aaron get?3) Special Guest John (JCore82) Joins Royce and Aaron for a discussion all about boardgames on Kickstarter. 4) And a TOP 3: Weirdest, Best, Worst or Most Memorable Things Purchased Online! 2020-07-281h 36
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 8Welcome to Episode 8! This is our most erudite episode ever! Containing a perfectly cromulent discussion of board game terms.1) In our recent plays we discuss Bee Lives: They Will Only Know Summer, Hey, That's My Fish!, and Wingspan.2) We have a triple dose of news as we discuss: The Dice Tower Awards, Niantic's upcoming Catan game, and the surprise retirement of Stephen Bounocore.3) Only one new game to the collection, the "monks brewing beer" game: Heaven and Ale.4) Is it Mechanic or Mechanism? We discuss some common board game terms in the...2020-07-141h 20
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 7Episode 7! All About Japanese Games!Welcome back! In this special Japanese themed episode, Aaron and Royce talk about everything Japanese, including a special Q&A with Jordan Draper of Jordan Draper Games.1) Recent Plays with Yokohama, Love Letter, and Tokaido.2) In the News we Q&A with Jordan Draper and discuss his upcoming kickstarter, and the influence Japan has on his designs.3) A spooky New to the Collection with Hako Onna!4) Our Main Event is a discussion about what makes Japanese games special and how they compare to Japanese th...2020-06-301h 32
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 6Welcome to a special episode of Definitely a Board Game Podcast.In this episode Royce and Aaron talk about trains, memories, and of course games. Including a brief discussion of the importance of Black Lives Matter, as seen through the eyes of a game that's 100 years old.Royce and Aaron Discuss:1) Recent Plays of Buttons, Russian Railroads, and Scientia.2) In the News with Black Lives Matter and the anniversary of the game Suffragetto.3) New to the collection with Pangea and London 2nd Edition.4) Our discussion all about T...2020-06-161h 20
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 5For their Historic! Epic! Milestone! 5th episode Aaron and Royce welcome Special Guest Jeff Parker!Royce, Aaron, and Jeff discuss:1) Their plays of 3 classic worker placement games: Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar, Stone Age, and Caylus2) The newest additions to the collection including a Speile de Jahres nominee and the Kool-Aid Man3) The Stronghold Games' End of the World Sale, the cancellation of Gen-con and Essen Speile, and make their predictions on who will win the Speile de Jahres.4) In the Main event we look at Online distance gaming vs...2020-06-021h 22
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 41) Quick thoughts on La Granja, An Infamous Traffic, and Stir Fry 18.2) Our BGG review begins with a look at the BGG Golden Geek Awards and controversy over Wingspan's big win.3) New to the collection follows with Royce getting at least one Golden Geek Winner.4) Our main event continues with our discussion of BGG, why do we use it? How do we use it? What is it?5) Finally our top 3 Internet Sites...that aren't BGG.2020-05-121h 12
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 3In their jam packed third episode, Royce and Aaron discuss1) Recent plays of Tang Garden by Thundergryph Games and 6 Nimmt on Boardgame Arena2) Royce's recent trip to the Board M Factory Store in Korea and a few Korean games including Scientia and Sherlock 133) Legal developments in the News section as Golden Bell Games Studio goes on The Peoples Court4) Our personal gaming experiences with really old games, including Chess, Backgammon, Polis, Mahjong and Card games5) Finally a super nostalgia filled look back at Collectible Trading Cards.2020-05-051h 26
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 2In their second episode, Royce and Aaron discuss:1) The ongoing effects of Covid-19 on personal gaming and the industry.2) The Golden Geek awards, Frosthaven and the Ankh Kickstarter (including CMON's financial news).3) Feedback on Lovecraft Letter, Ora and Labor and Aaron's favourite game, Isle of Trains! 4) New games to the collection; Clinic Deluxe and An Infamous Traffic .5) The main event is a discussion on Roll and Write games.6) Followed by our Top 3 favourite Rock 'N Roll writers. (Get it?)2020-04-171h 17
Definitely a Board Game PodcastDefinitely a Board Game Podcast Episode 1In their debut episode, Royce and Aaron discuss:1) The effects of Covid-19 on personal gaming and the industry.2) Feedback on Isle Of Cats, Flashpoint Fire Rescue and The Funkoverse Strategy Game.3) New games to the collection; Alubari: A Nice Cup of Tea, the new Agricola expansion Cobarius, and Captains of The Gulf. 4) A few tips on teaching the 2 player game Targi.5) The main event is an in depth review of the Stronghold games smash hit Terraforming Mars.6) End with our Top 3 favourite Mars pop culture references.2020-04-171h 03