On Board Games

A show about board and card games. The folks of On Board Games discuss games from the viewpoints of new and expert players, reviewers, and people from the industry, to allow listeners insight into the gaming hobby so they can enjoy games more thoroughly.

OBG 561: RPG Dice Methods 04/21/2025

OBG 561: RPG Dice Methods On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Balatro Galactic Cruise Bonhanza Fear Power Grid Flamecraft Brindlewood Bay You can get a discount on using this link. (27:43) Then, they discuss different methods RPGs use dice and what the design impacts are with them. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/36230415

OBG 560: Casino Games 04/07/2025

OBG 560: Casino Games On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: UnPub Wilmot's Warehouse Innovation Lords of Vegas You can get a discount on using this link. (25:47) Then, they discuss using a casino as a theme in board games. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/36019520

No episode this week 03/23/2025

No episode this week Sorry listeners, Erik fell off a ladder and broke his pelvis in 3 places so there hasn't been time to record an episode. Good news is he is on the mend and should have an episode ready in two weeks, so stay tuned and thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/35829375

OBG 559: Top 10 of All Time 03/10/2025

OBG 559: Top 10 of All Time On this very special episode of On Board Games, Erik, Bruce, and Steve get together to give their lists of the top 10 games of all time. Come and listen and let us know what we should have had or why what we picked is not right. :) You can get a discount on using this link. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/35595370

OBG 558: Nostalgia Buzz 02/24/2025

OBG 558: Nostalgia Buzz On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Western Legends Return to Dark Tower Bussen Stop Cabanga Quacks of Quedlinberg In the Footsteps of Darwin and Marie Curie Arydia You can get a discount on using this link. (21:55) Then, they discuss what nostalgia brings to a game both in play and design. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/35389155

OBG 557: Taking Control 02/10/2025

OBG 557: Taking Control On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Aryida Cursed Court No Thanks Lords of Vegas Dominion Murano Splendor The Discworld RPG Tiny Epic Dungeon Adventures Outgunned You can get a discount on using this link. (23:30) Then, they discuss when it is appropriate for the GM to dictate what the PC does in a game. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/35212420

OBG 556: Ubergamer 01/27/2025

OBG 556: Ubergamer On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild and Steph Hodge from All the Meeples of the Rainbow to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Bomb Busters Canopy Evergreen GI Joe Deck Builder: Silent Interlude Star Realms: Rise of the Empire Ang's Destiny The Game of 49 Odd Pieces Puzzles You can get a discount on using this link. (25:31) Then, they discuss what it takes to be an ubergamer and why. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/35018760

OBG 555: Like and Subscribe 01/13/2025

OBG 555: Like and Subscribe On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bruce Voge III and Steve Chivers to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: The Gang Ito Freedom Five Monopoly Expansions Unconscious Mind Hour of Need You can get a discount on using this link. (34:44) Then, they discuss what they like about the boardgaming hobby. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/34817850

OBG 554: Resolutions 12/30/2024

OBG 554: Resolutions On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guildmaster Marc Specter to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Mille Fiori Kingdom Rush Roll for It Tiny Laser Heist You can get a discount on using this link. (32:26) Then, they discuss what their 2025 gaming resolutions are. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/34656395

OBG 553: Toyetic 12/16/2024

OBG 553: Toyetic On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Plaay Sports Obsession Characters Monopoly Chance Thunder Road Carnival of Chaos Tiny Laser Heist You can get a discount on using this link. (36:10) Then, they discuss toyetics in game design ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/34459000

OBG 552: Creating Settings 12/03/2024

OBG 552: Creating Settings On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Freedom Five Trophy Gold Vacsen Obsession Crusader Kings Midnight Suns You can get a discount on using this link. (24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/34265905

OBG 551: Backer Responsibilities 11/18/2024

OBG 551: Backer Responsibilities On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Freedom Five The Artemis Enterprise Castles of Mad King Ludwig Great Excavations You can get a discount on using this link. (27:16) Then, they discuss what are the responsibilities of a backer of a crowdfunded game. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/33955292

OBG 550: Game Design as Art 11/04/2024

OBG 550: Game Design as Art On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bill Corey talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Hexarchy The Gang Balataro Everdell Freedom Five You can get a discount on using this link. (25:57) The discuss if game design is art and if so, how? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/33765637

OBG 549: Travelling Games 10/21/2024

OBG 549: Travelling Games On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steven Chivers talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Brass Birmingham Endeavor Deep Sea Expressions The Gang This is not a Hat Cabanga Things in Rings You can get a discount on using this link. (30:25) Next, they talk about ways to travel with games. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/33537872

OBG 548: Systems Design 10/07/2024

OBG 548: Systems Design On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Flip 7 Endeavor Deep Sea Balatro Mobile Mini Poker Chips Jackbox Survey Sample You can get a discount on using this link. (30:26) Next, they talk about the systems behind game design, the AI of the game itself. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/33285812

OBG 547: AI in RPG 09/23/2024

OBG 547: AI in RPG On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Scott's Giant Meeple Dicetower Slay the Spire the board game First in Flight Alice is MIssing Owlbear Omlette and Prisoner of the Elf King You can get a discount on using this link. (29:41) Next, they talk about how you can use AI in your RPG campaign. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/33160312

OBG 546: Euro Evolution 09/09/2024

OBG 546: Euro Evolution On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steve Chivers of Board Game Chin Wag to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Distilled Too Many Bones Sky Team Slay the Spire the board game Orleans You can get a discount on using this link. (32:47) Next, they talk about how Eurogames have evolved over time. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/32963697

OBG 545: GenCon Guild Style 08/26/2024

OBG 545: GenCon Guild Style On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Endangered - Australia Endangered Rescue - Galapagos Penguins Gravity Falls ARG Gloomhaven Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition Red Catherdral You can get a discount on using this link. (16:58) Next, they talk about Marc's experiences at this year's GenCon and what happens when your games keep selling out. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/32732102

OBG 544: Lights, Camera, Action 08/12/2024

OBG 544: Lights, Camera, Action On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Dune Harrow County The Fog: Escape from Paradise Tin Helm Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition Super Snipers You can get a discount on using this link. You can visit Ori Kagan at (23:43) Next, they talk about creating Kickstarter videos and finding that true marketing plan for your game. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/32524717

OBG 543: Theme Change 07/29/2024

OBG 543: Theme Change On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Isaac Shalev to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Ark Nova Legacy of Yo Draft and Write Records Obsession Ezra and Nehamiah New Angles You can get a discount on with key word ONBOARDGAMES (28:23) Next, they talk all what happens when the theme of a game changes during design. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/32314142

OBG 542: Scrambling for a Styrofoam Cup 07/15/2024

OBG 542: Scrambling for a Styrofoam Cup On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Jacob Bowers from to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Space Empires 4x Words of a Feather Eclipse Second Dawn Wyrmspan You can get a discount on with key word ONBOARDGAMES (22:21) Next, they talk all about ways to help break designer block. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/32130132

OBG 541: Gaming Adventures 07/01/2024

OBG 541: Gaming Adventures On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce are joind by Jeff Anderson from and BGG, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Blood on the Clocktower Charcuterie The Plum Island Horror The Gang Zendo Words of a Feather You can get a discount on with key word ONBOARDGAMES (30:54) Next, they talk all about hosting and attending gaming cruises and conventions. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/31951622

OBG 540: Big Things 06/17/2024

OBG 540: Big Things On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Tony Lawhorne from Lawhorne Design, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Faraway Federation Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Draft & Write Records Hissy Fit Xylotar You can get a discount on with key word ONBOARDGAMES (17:56) Next, they talk about creating eye-catching things for your convention booth. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/31766709

OBG 539: R U OK? 06/03/2024

OBG 539: R U OK? On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Steve Chivers, from Board Game Chin Wag, to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: World Wonders Heat: Pedal to the Metal Atlantis Rising Pole Position You can get a discount on with key word ONBOARDGAMES (27:17) Next, they talk about the mental health, specifically depression and anxiety, and how you can use board games to help. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/31569732

OBG 538: UnPub Experierences 05/20/2024

OBG 538: UnPub Experierences On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: The Podfather Cruise II overview Cabanga Penny Black Expressions My Fathers Work That's not a Hat You can get a discount on with key word ONBOARDGAMES (39:41) Next, they talk about the UnPub convention and Bruce's experiences there. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/31374717

OBG 537: Bouba Kiki 04/29/2024

OBG 537: Bouba Kiki On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the about games they've played including: Dead Man's Draw Camel Up Bier Pioniere Ora et Labora A brief tangent on budgeting You can get a discount on with key word ONBOARDGAMES (24:40) Next, they talk about the psychology behind Bouba Kiki and Stroop and designing games around these types of concepts. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/31010553

OBG 536: Conflict Resolution 04/22/2024

OBG 536: Conflict Resolution On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played including: The Morrison Game Factory Mystery Dice Planet Unknown HeroQuest Isle of Cats Castles of Burgundy GameFound You can get a discount on 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: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/30911208

OBG 535: Too Big for Kickstarter 04/08/2024

OBG 535: Too Big for Kickstarter 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 Champions Istanbul the dice game Masks RPG Goblin Quest RPG Trophy Gold RPG Bohananza The Crew You can get a discount on 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: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/30720468

OBG 534: New Collection 03/25/2024

OBG 534: New Collection On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Don talk about games they've played including: Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition Picture Perfect Quacks of Quedlinberg Discworld RPG Outgunned RPG You can get a discount on 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: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/30519128

OBG 533: Innovation vs. Iteration 03/11/2024

OBG 533: Innovation vs. Iteration On this episode of On Board Games Erik and Bill Corey talk about games they've played including: Gloomhaven - Firefly 10th Anniversary Edition Sentinels of the Multiverse Furnace Imperial You can get a discount on with key word ONBOARDGAMES (21:08) Next, they talk about innovation vs. iteration in game design and its impacts. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: Patreon account: Twitter: RSS Feed: Email us: On Board Games at /episode/index/show/onboardgames/id/30321013

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