Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Top 50 Games of All Time - 30 to 21
25/11/2018 Duration: 01h05minThanks 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.
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Episode 110 - Interview with Jonathan Ying
18/11/2018 Duration: 02h19minIn 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
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Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 8
11/11/2018 Duration: 01h20minIn 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
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Episode 109 - Hunt for the Ring
04/11/2018 Duration: 01h23minIn 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
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Boards A-Little Episode 4 - Dinosaur Tea Party
28/10/2018 Duration: 08minBoards 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.
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Episode 108 - SHUX 2018
22/10/2018 Duration: 02h19minIn 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
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It's DATENIGHT Episode 16 - The Tale of Ord
14/10/2018 Duration: 23minIt’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
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Episode 107 - Root
08/10/2018 Duration: 01h49minIn 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
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Top 50 Games of All Time – 40 to 31
30/09/2018 Duration: 01h04minThanks 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.
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Episode 106 - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition
23/09/2018 Duration: 02h06minIn 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
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It's DATENIGHT Episode 15 - Journal 29
16/09/2018 Duration: 15minIt’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
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Episode 105 - PAXtravaganza 2018
10/09/2018 Duration: 02h35minIn 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
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Boards A-Little Episode 3 - River Dragons
26/08/2018 Duration: 07minBoards 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.
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Episode 104 - Keep It Or Cull It
19/08/2018 Duration: 01h31minIn 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
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It's DATENIGHT Episode 14 - Death Note: Confrontation
12/08/2018 Duration: 16minIt’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.
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Episode 103 - Argent The Consortium
05/08/2018 Duration: 01h40minIn 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
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Boards A-Little Episode 2 - Risk Star Wars Edition
29/07/2018 Duration: 11minBoards 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.
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Top 50 Games of All Time - 50 to 41
22/07/2018 Duration: 56minThanks 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.
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Episode 102 - CoolBoardGames Inc.
15/07/2018 Duration: 02h03minIn our one hundred and second episode, we talk about the games we’ve been playing lately. We reflect on Escape: The Curse of the Temple, which we reviewed 100 Episodes Ago. We're joined by Jake and Danielle of Draft Mechanic as we design some games in our second CoolBoardGames Inc. segment and we announce the winner of our contest for you to win a copy of the Church Vs Empire Exceed Season 2 box. This episode is sponsored by The Quiver Card Case & Board Game Bliss
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It's DATENIGHT Episode 13 - Star Crossed
07/07/2018 Duration: 20minIt’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 13, we review the 2 player forbidden love role playing game, Star Crossed.