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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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.
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Episode 101 - Exceed Season 2
01/07/2018 Duration: 01h30minIn our one hundred and first episode, we do a special 2 player games episode including all the 2 player games we’ve been playing lately. We review the 2 player fighting game Exceed Season 2. Linsae is back with another Linsae Reviews and we announce a contest for you to win a copy of the Church Vs Empire Exceed Season 2 box. This episode is sponsored by The Grid: AI Awakens Kickstarter & Board Game Bliss
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Boards A-Little Episode 1 - Hero Realms
24/06/2018 Duration: 10minBoards 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 1, we review the deck building game Hero Realms, including the Hero Packs, The Ruins of Thandar campaign box, and the Dragon and Lich Boss decks.
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Episode 100
18/06/2018 Duration: 02h07minIn our very special one-hundredth episode, we give you a special con season Survival Kit segment, we talk about what we’ve been playing lately and provide another Dawn of the FunDead segment about Dungeon Dome: The Card Game. Then we reflect on the last 100 Episodes, look at our results from our Road to Episode 100 contest and announce the winners of the Road to Episode 100 Contest. Finally, we wrap up the show with a Very Mediocre Game Show This episode is sponsored by Game Trayz & Board Game Bliss
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Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 7
14/06/2018 Duration: 26minIn 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 save the Fulborg from a very perilous position and get tired of spending all our spell slots.
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It's DATENIGHT Episode 12 - An Array of Castles of Burgundy
10/06/2018 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 12, we review the many forms of Castles of Burgundy, including the original game, the card game, and the dice game.
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Episode 99 - Heaven and Ale
03/06/2018 Duration: 02h53minIn our ninety-ninth episode, we talk about how we're using board games in the classroom, what we’ve been playing lately and announce the many prize packs and the fourth entry in our Road to Episode 100 Contest. We review the monk brewing tile placement game Heaven and Ale. And James D'Amato from One Shot Podcast and Campaign Podcast joins us to talk about Indy RPGs. This episode is sponsored by Fantastic Factories & Board Game Bliss
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Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 6
27/05/2018 Duration: 59minIn 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 use our "Loop of Magical Metal" to continue deeper into the tomb and Nubbins finally gets to use his portable battering ram. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice
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Episode 98 - Heroes of Land, Air & Sea
20/05/2018 Duration: 02h06sIn our ninety-eighth episode, we talk about what we've been playing lately and announce the third entry in our Road to Episode 100 Contest. We review the fantasy 4X game Heroes of Land, Air & Sea. And we introduce a new segment called Keep it or Cull it, a segment about games we've received in trades. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Tables.com & Board Game Bliss
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Ask DATENIGHT - Episode 3
13/05/2018 Duration: 21minAsk DATENIGHT is a podcast where a wife and her husband answer advice questions from our listeners to try and help them be even better humans. We’re not experts, but at least we’re trying! In Episode 3, we talk about making time for gaming, using games to see how your significant other deals with stressful situations, and talk about whether cooperative or competitive games are better for DATENIGHT. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss
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Episode 97 - Empires of the Void II and Path of Play Day 2018
06/05/2018 Duration: 02h05minIn our ninety-seventh episode, we talk about our Path of Play Day 2018 Game-A-Thon. We also reveal the second way to enter our super special contest for our 100th episode. And we review the sci-fi game Empires of the Void II. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss
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Boards Alive Plays Tomb of Horrors - Episode 5
29/04/2018 Duration: 50minIn 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 head back to the red orb room and find some treasure chests. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice