Boards Alive Podcast

Boards Alive is a podcast where we talk about tabletop games. Our goal is to show that tabletop gaming can be just as exciting and engaging as Hollywood movies or big budget video games. We try to highlight games that have a rich theme that connects with the mechanics of the game. We want to help people escape into tabletop games and enjoy the competition and camaraderie of gaming.

Episode 116 - Rising Sun 02/17/2019

Episode 116 - Rising Sun In our one hundred and sixteenth episode, we talk about what we’ve been playing lately and we reflect on our review of Yardmaster and Yardmaster Express from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the dudes on a map game Rising Sun. This episode is sponsored by Level 99 Games & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8679476

Ask DATENIGHT - Episode 4 Live from SHUX 2018 02/10/2019

Ask DATENIGHT - Episode 4 Live from SHUX 2018 In Episode 4 we're live from SHUX 2018 in Vancouver, BC with special guest hosts Isaac Vega and Lindsey Rode. We tackle questions from listeners and the live audience, including Pip of Shut Up Sit Down, as we try and give advice about gaming with your significant other. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8592074

Episode 115 - Game to Grow Interview 02/03/2019

Episode 115 - Game to Grow Interview In our one hundred and fifteenth episode, we ease you wonderful listeners back into the world of RPGs with a Survival Kit segment about the Unspeakable Tomes polyhedral dice, then we talk about some games we've been playing. Then we interview Adam Davis, Adam Johns, and Ethan Schoonover about their charity Game to Grow and how they use role playing games to help youth develop social and emotional skills. They also answer some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by Greater Than Games & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8506412

Top 50 Games of All Time - 20 to 11 01/27/2019

Top 50 Games of All Time - 20 to 11 Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 20th to 11th favourite games of all time while Linsae finally gets to the good stuff and talks about her 10th to 6th favourite games of all time. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8413328

Episode 114 - Orca Con 2019 01/20/2019

Episode 114 - Orca Con 2019 In our one hundred and fourteenth episode, we recap our trip to Orca Con in Bellevue, WA, including all the games we played, the interviews we did and the awesome people we met. We're joined by our pal Brendan and we also get a chance to talk to The Cardboard Kid. This episode is sponsored by Greater Than Games & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8318249

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 10 01/13/2019

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 10 In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We’re joined by Dustin and London, Linsae’s brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM’s us through the tomb. We try not to pass out from a gross gas. This episode is sponsored by Greater Than Games and their Sentinel Comics RPG Kickstarter /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8217287

Episode 113 - Festivus Rest-ivus 01/06/2019

Episode 113 - Festivus Rest-ivus In our one hundred and thirteenth episode, we recap our holiday game day with a plethora of games to talk about. We also look back on our review of Eldritch Horror from 100 Episodes Ago. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8126189

Boards A-Little Episode 5 - Stop Thief 12/30/2018

Boards A-Little Episode 5 - Stop Thief Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 5, we review the deduction game, Stop Thief. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8080919

It's DATENIGHT Episode 17 - Rivals for Catan 12/23/2018

It's DATENIGHT Episode 17 - Rivals for Catan It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 17, we review the two player card game Rivals for Catan. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/8017247

Episode 112 - Fifth Annual BA Holiday Special 12/16/2018

Episode 112 - Fifth Annual BA Holiday Special In our one hundred and twelfth episode, it’s our 5th annual BA Holiday Special! We talk about the games we have been playing lately, a recap of our latest T.I.M.E. Stories experience, and we reflect on our review of Relic Expedition 100 episodes ago. Then we discuss our favourite party games that we played this year. This episode is sponsored by Button Shy Games & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7933208

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 9 12/09/2018

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 9 In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We’re joined by Dustin and London, Linsae’s brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM’s us through the tomb. We try to puzzle our way past some traps and go for a bit of a surf This episode is sponsored by Battle Bards /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7853234

Episode 111 - Arkham Horror Third Edition 12/02/2018

Episode 111 - Arkham Horror Third Edition In our one hundred and eleventh episode, we ring some bells, talk about what we've been playing lately, Linsae does a Keep It or Cull It review, and we reflect on our review of Sentinel Tactics from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the Arkham Files adventure game Arkham Horror Third Edition. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7770803

Top 50 Games of All Time - 30 to 21 11/25/2018

Top 50 Games of All Time - 30 to 21 Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 30th to 21st favourite games of all time while Linsae finally gets to the good stuff and talks about her 15th to 11th favourite games of all time. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7677881

Episode 110 - Interview with Jonathan Ying 11/18/2018

Episode 110 - Interview with Jonathan Ying In our one hundred and tenth episode, we are joined by special guest Jonathan Ying, Designer of games like Imperial Assault, Bargain Quest, Doom: The Board Game and more, as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we interview Jonathan about his gamer background and his work with Intellectual Properties. Plus Jonathan answers some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss & Battle Bards /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7605965

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 8 11/11/2018

Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 8 In this episode we try to survive the Tomb of Horrors in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. We’re joined by Dustin and London, Linsae’s brother and sister-in-law as Quinten DM’s us through the tomb. We discover a burial preparation chamber with 3 vats. So what do our intrepid adventurers do with this choice? This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7518023

Episode 109 - Hunt for the Ring 11/04/2018

Episode 109 - Hunt for the Ring In our one hundred and ninth episode, we bring you a variety of segments, including a game we've been playing lately, a Dawn of the FunDead segment about Card Assassins, a Keep It or Cull It review, and we reflect on Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Rise of the Runelords from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the Lord of the Rings themed hidden movement game Hunt for the Ring. This episode is sponsored by Pizzeria Ludica & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7430372

Boards A-Little Episode 4 - Dinosaur Tea Party 10/28/2018

Boards A-Little Episode 4 - Dinosaur Tea Party Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 4, we review the deduction game, Dinosaur Tea Party. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7344359

Episode 108 - SHUX 2018 10/22/2018

Episode 108 - SHUX 2018 In our one hundred and eighth episode, we regale you with the tales of our experiences at SHUX 2018 in Vancouver. We’re joined by Brendan and talk about all the games we played and people we met. We also interview Nikki Valens. It’s another convention episode, so you know it’s going to be a big one! This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7263857

It's DATENIGHT Episode 16 - The Tale of Ord 10/14/2018

It's DATENIGHT Episode 16 - The Tale of Ord It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 16, we review the mystery package game The Tale of Ord by Post Curious. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7171265

Episode 107 - Root 10/08/2018

Episode 107 - Root In our one hundred and seventh episode, we talk about the games we’ve been playing recently and reflect on Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia from 100 episodes ago. Then we review the woodland themed war game Root. This episode is sponsored by Maple Games & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7140160

Top 50 Games of All Time – 40 to 31 09/30/2018

Top 50 Games of All Time – 40 to 31 Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 40th to 31st favourite games of all time while Linsae talks about 5 "trash" games. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7108525

Episode 106 - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition 09/23/2018

Episode 106 - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition In our one hundred and sixth episode, we talk about the games we’ve been playing recently and reflect on Forbidden Desert from 100 episodes ago. And we have our friends Robb from Metal, Meeples, and Beer and Bryant help us review the epic 4X space opera game Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7081493

It's DATENIGHT Episode 15 - Journal 29 09/16/2018

It's DATENIGHT Episode 15 - Journal 29 It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 15, we review the puzzle book Journal 29 (Amazon Canada link or Amazon US link). This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7051835

Episode 105 - PAXtravaganza 2018 09/10/2018

Episode 105 - PAXtravaganza 2018 In our one hundred and fifth episode, we bring you right to the Washington State Convention Centre floor as we cover PAX West 2018. We interview Peter from Czech Games Edition, Levi from Playtest North West, Sarah from Creator's Companion, Cole Wehrle from Leder Games and talk about all the games we played over the course of the weekend. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/7026727

Boards A-Little Episode 3 - River Dragons 08/26/2018

Boards A-Little Episode 3 - River Dragons Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 3, we review the programmed action selection game, River Dragons. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/6961857

Episode 104 - Keep It Or Cull It 08/19/2018

Episode 104 - Keep It Or Cull It In our one hundred and fourth episode, we announce our trip to PAX West 2018, we talk about the games we’ve been playing recently and reflect on Summoner Wars from 100 episodes ago. Then we talk about some games we received in trades and whether we're going to keep them in our collection or not in another Keep It Or Cull It. This episode is sponsored by The Quiver Card Case & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/6943854

It's DATENIGHT Episode 14 - Death Note: Confrontation 08/12/2018

It's DATENIGHT Episode 14 - Death Note: Confrontation It’s DATENIGHT! The podcast where a wife and her husband talk about the games they play on date nights. We focus on games that are great for 2 players. Each episode is short and sweet, just the way you like it, right honey? In Episode 14, we review the 2 player deduction game, Death Note: Confrontation. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/6916313

Episode 103 - Argent The Consortium 08/05/2018

Episode 103 - Argent The Consortium In our one hundred and third episode, we talk about the games we've been playing recently and reflect on Seasons from 100 episodes ago. We review the magic university themed worker placement game Argent The Consortium. And Linsae is back with another Linsae Reviews. This episode is sponsored by SHUX 2018 & Board Game Bliss /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/6890571

Boards A-Little Episode 2 - Risk Star Wars Edition 07/29/2018

Boards A-Little Episode 2 - Risk Star Wars Edition Boards A-Little, the podcast where an expert gamer with discerning tastes will be sitting down and discussing games…with his dad. We focus on games that are great for both kids and adults to play together. In Episode 2, we review the 2 player battle game, Risk: Star Wars Edition. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/6863190

Top 50 Games of All Time - 50 to 41 07/22/2018

Top 50 Games of All Time - 50 to 41 Thanks to the donations from all of you wonderful listeners to the charity Path of Play, the Boards Alive crew talk about their favourite games of all time. In this episode, Aaron and Quinten talk about their 50th to 41st favourite games of all time while Linsae talks about the 5 worst games. /episode/index/show/boardsalive/id/6839109

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