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The Board RoomDistilled [S3:E2]The Boardroom Bros are back again in this episode to talk about some recent plays, and then dive into games they think are the perfect distillation! Ammon talks about themes/genres distilled to their purest form, while Tanner focuses on games that treat mechanisms in the most straightforward way. Come join in some more boardroom fun!2023-12-221h 11The Board RoomWe're BACK!! [S3:E1]It has been quite a while since we had a board room! But we are back and ready to get things going again. Tanner and Ammon kick off season three with a renewal of The Board Room, targeting a once a month release schedule. Then, they discuss the top 5 board game related events to happen in the past 2.5 years (since the last episode!).As a note, Tanner frequently refers to the gap since last episode as 1.5 years. Maybe he'll learn to count to 2 or 3 by next episode. In the meantime, pardon our mistakes!2023-08-141h 03The Board RoomQuestion-palooza!! [S:2, E:13]In this board meeting, Tanner and Ammon answer a bunch of questions! A couple from you listeners, as well as some from each other! Feel free to send in your questions any time to boardroombros@gmail.com, or reach out to us on instagram!Come join in this board meeting as we answer a huge variety of questions!2021-02-181h 02The Board RoomContinuing our BGG Top 100 Tour [S:2, E:12]In this episode Tanner and Ammon continue their review of the Board Game Geek top 100 games! This episode features 30-21 (with just one exception), and these are all amazing games! Come join in this week's board meeting!2021-02-0437 minThe Board RoomChristmas Gaming!! [S:2, E:11]In this episode, Tanner and Ammon discuss the games that they received and played over Christmas! Come join in the first board meeting of 2021 for another great time!2021-01-0742 minThe Board RoomBest Experiences of 2020 [S:2, E:10]In the final episode of 2020, Tanner and Ammon take a look back at gaming for the year 2020. Despite it being a crazy year, there have been many good gaming memories. Join this board meeting to see the things that really highlighted the year for these two. This also marks the last board meeting in the first year of the podcast! So come on and join in all of the fun, as we look back on memory lane, and look forward to many podcasts to come!2020-12-2441 minThe Board RoomMoving On Up [S:2, E:9]In this board meeting Ammon and Tanner continue their trek up the Board Game Geek top 100. Numbers 40-31 are the highlight of this episode, and they showcase a couple of Tanner's favorite games of all time. Come join us for another great board meeting!2020-12-1044 minThe Board RoomOur Mini Marathon [S:2, E:8]In this episode Ammon and Tanner go over the games that they played this past weekend on a mini marathon of games! Come and join us in this fun board meeting!2020-11-2040 minThe Board RoomThe Beginning of The End [S:2, E:7]In this episode, Tanner and Ammon continue climbing the BGG top 100. This episode they talk about some recent plays and then dive into BGG's number 50-41. Come to this board meeting to learn about some all new, never talked about (on this podcast) games!2020-10-2958 minThe Board RoomPractice, Practice, Practice! [S:2, E:6]Tanner and Ammon come back together after a bit of a break (life has been crazy -- babies and moving and anniversaries oh my!) and discuss many games that are new to them. They wrap up the episode with the top five games that you can get better at with time and practice! Come join the board meeting for another great week!2020-10-201h 07The Board RoomOh the places you don't want to go! [S:2, E:5]Join us in this board meeting to find out what board game worlds Ammon and Tanner would and would not want to visit or live in. They also cover some recent plays and some important announcements! It's a crazy time, but a perfect time for a board meeting, so come join in!2020-09-2448 minThe Board RoomGot Upgrades? [S:2, E:4]Welcome to another board meeting! In this episode Tanner and Ammon discuss some recent plays and then hit it with their first top 5 of the season: Top 5 ways to upgrade/organize/bling/...(you get the idea) your board games! 2020-09-111h 01The Board RoomClimbing the Charts [S:2, E:3]Tanner and Ammon get together in this board meeting to continue a fan favorite from the last season, going through the Board Game Geek top 100! This time we cover games 60-51. They also talk about some recent plays, so come on over and join the board meeting!2020-08-2751 minThe Board RoomPlugged or Unplugged?? [S:2, E:2]In this board meeting, Ammon and Tanner discuss the board gaming hobby and its closest cousin: video gaming. They explore differences in the hobbies, and how their perceptions of the two hobbies have changed over time. 2020-08-1359 minThe Board RoomThe Boys are Back in Town! [S:2, E:1]Tanner and Ammon are back to introduce season two of the board room! In this first board meeting they are excited to talk about recent new, life developments, and games played. They then introduce a new segment: Podcast Promotions! After that, they wrap up the board meeting with an introduction segment concerning some of their "favorites" and games that have similar themes.2020-07-3058 minThe Board RoomA Needed Vacation [Episode 25]In the final board meeting of Season 1, Tanner and Ammon talk about some board game industry news and their past weekend of "vacation gaming"! They finish up the board meeting by talking about the game of the season (last 6 months). Come join in for a great finish to The Board Rooms first season!2020-07-0235 minThe Board RoomAnything You Can Do I Can Do Better [Episode 24]After a one week break due to technical difficulties, the board meeting is back on! Ammon and Tanner come together to talk about some recent plays as well as talk about some classic games...and games that do it better! Yahtzee, Risk, and even Monopoly are all potential targets in this fun meeting.Audio Notes: There are a couple moments where Tanner’s audio shuts down (at about 17:00), we should have it fixed and re-uploaded tonight! 2020-06-2540 minThe Board RoomAll the Feels [Episode 23]In this board meeting Ammon and Tanner go over recent plays, another podcast persona, and then dive into emotions in gaming. Anger, stress, joy and more in various games are discussed, as well as how board games can be a good means of addressing these emotions. Come join in the board meeting!2020-06-1159 minThe Board RoomJust Between Me and You [Episode 22]In this episode Tanner and Ammon talk about their recent plays and then go through a couple of their imaginary roles in the newly titled Podcast Personas, as they suggest games based on a given "character background." After that they dive into a favorite list: top games for two players! Come join in our board meeting! 2020-06-041h 01The Board RoomIf you Give a Gamer a Question [Episode 21]In this episode Ammon and Tanner cover a couple of questions posed to them by listeners that cover many aspects of teaching board games and if there are many (if any) modern games with "no luck". They round out the board meeting with the next segment of the BGG top 100 (70-61). Come join us for another board meeting!2020-05-291h 05The Board RoomThe Great Commandments [Episode 20]Join Ammon and Tanner in this board meeting as they go through recent plays, a few different quizzes, as well as a twentieth episode special! They cover their 20 "commandments of board gaming" as well as how gaming has changed for them since starting the board room. Come join the board meeting for another great episode!2020-05-2159 minThe Board RoomIn the Eyes of the Beholder [Episode 19]In this episode, Ammon and Tanner continue their journey through the BGG top 100 with 80-71. After that they tackle art in games, and what they think are some of the most stunning games. Come join in this board meeting for some fresh ideas of beautiful board games!2020-05-141h 03The Board RoomLet It Go [Episode 18]In this episode Ammon and Tanner continue their way up the BGG top 100 with 90-81. After that they talk about one of their differences in gaming: The ability to let go of games. So, which are you: A full fledged board game collector? Or a board game enthusiast who is not afraid to cull every once in a while? Find out in this fun board meeting!2020-05-071h 02The Board RoomMother Knows Best [Episode 17]In this episode Ammon and Tanner interview an incredibly important person: their mother! Come join them for another fun time in the board meeting. 2020-04-3050 minThe Board RoomInterest Never Killed the Cat [Episode 16]In this episode Ammon and Tanner kick back and discuss some recent games they've been playing and some of Board Game Geek's top 100 games (100-91). After that they take a quick look forward at some games that they have been researching and looking forward to trying. Come join in the board meeting for a relaxed and fun episode!Quick note: Ammon mentioned that Orleans was on board game arena, but after ending the episode we went and checked and it is not on there right now.2020-04-231h 00The Board RoomOn the Importance of Memory Lane [Episode 15]In this episode Tanner and Ammon discuss the value that games have as teaching tools for important and often difficult events in history. They also go over some of their top gaming memories. Join us in the board meeting for another great discussion!"Hey everyone! We realize we don't discuss how some board games don't handle certain aspects in history very well, such as the treatment of slavery in Puerto Rico. We were trying to focus on the positive ways board games respect and pay homage to history."2020-04-1656 minThe Board RoomThe Price of His Toys and the Size of His Shoes [Episode 14]In this episode Ammon and Tanner discuss things that make them excited about new games: custom dice, linen finish, and punchboards (oh my!) Join them for this exciting episode. We'll catch you in the board meeting.2020-04-091h 01The Board RoomSo You Want to be a... [Episode 13]In this episode Tanner and Ammon share some news, have a short quiz, and then dive into games that they feel immerse them in theme. If you want to be a... is the driving force for this top 5, and you don't want to miss it! 2020-04-021h 01The Board RoomKeep Your Enemies Closer [Episode 12]In this episode Tanner and Ammon do a quick "game recommendation" role play, and then discuss how they have found ways to game amidst the quarantine. Finally they get to the meat of the board meeting: Enemies of gaming.Quick Note: Sorry for the clipped beginning, we had some technical issues when editing. We're still learning how to record best long distance. Let us know what you think!2020-03-2655 minThe Board RoomAnswers and Insights [Episode 11]In this episode Ammon and Tanner answer some questions listeners had during a recent giveaway. They then talk about some interesting insights they gained this weekend from pre-quarantine gaming! Most importantly they want to remind you to stay safe during this trying time. Come enjoy the board meeting!2020-03-1955 minThe Board RoomThe Cream of the Crop [Episode 10]In this episode, Tanner and Ammon finish up their top 10's, starting with #5 and culminating with their favorite game of all time. This is a board meeting you won't want to miss!2020-03-121h 22The Board RoomThe Bottom Half... [Episode 9]In this episode Ammon and Tanner go over the bottom half of their top 10 games (10-6 for each of them)! This is all leading up to next week's finalizing of their top 10 as a celebration of episode 10. Come join in this fun board meeting to see some of the hosts favorite games!2020-03-0555 minThe Board RoomAnd the Kitchen Sink [Episode 8]In this episode Tanner and Ammon talk about some exciting games coming soon, some newly purchased games, and other random topics (not including the kitchen sink). 2020-02-2733 minThe Board RoomThe Better Half Initiative [Episode 7]In this special episode Ammon is joined by his wife, Audrey! They talk about her gaming experiences and introduction to the hobby. They also talk about important lessons board games teach to kids and adults. 2020-02-2047 minThe Board RoomTech it or Leave it [Episode 6]Tanner and Ammon explore a fun new segment: What game do you recommend? role playing and suggesting games for fictitious people. Then they dive into one of the hobby's hottest topics: Technology and Board Games. Lastly they cover some of their board game "Aha!" moments! Come join the board meeting and find out what they think!2020-02-1350 minThe Board RoomThe “Great” Conundrum [Episode 5]In this episode, Tanner and Ammon go through some more terms in a quick quiz format. They then tackle a difficult topic: What makes a board game great? Come join the board room and find out what they think!2020-02-0647 minThe Board RoomHypothetically, What If... [Episode 4]In this episode Tanner quizzes Ammon on some common board game terms. They then discuss some themes that they think would make excellent board games. Zelda anyone?! Finally, they cover a few games they each want to get played in 2020.2020-01-3056 minThe Board RoomDon't Burn Up on (Re)-Entry [Episode 3]In this episode Tanner and Ammon go over the mechanic "deck building" and introduce some of their favorite deck builders. From there they go into some of their likes and dislikes about the hobby in general. Finally, they close with some barriers of entry into the board game hobby, and how to overcome them as both new and old gamers.2020-01-2354 minThe Board RoomAnd to All a Good Recap! [Episode 2]In this episode Tanner and Ammon share the games they got for Christmas. They finish off with a look at 2019 and the 2010's and discuss how their views and involvement in the hobby have changed in the past decade.2020-01-1653 minThe Board RoomThe Desert Island Paradox [Episode 1]In this episode, Ammon and Tanner begin by introducing themselves and the podcast. From there they discuss some of the games that they consider essential in their collection. This idea comes from the famous question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you take with you?" Join them as they open the very first board room episode. 2020-01-011h 13