Boards Alive Podcast

In 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

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 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.

In 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

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 save the Fulborg from a very perilous position and get tired of spending all our spell slots.

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 12, we review the many forms of Castles of Burgundy, including the original game, the card game, and the dice game.

In 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

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 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

In 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

Ask 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

In 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

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 head back to the red orb room and find some treasure chests. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

In our ninety-sixth episode, we celebrate the end of the fourth year of the podcast and talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also announce a super special contest for our 100th episode. We also review the betting and racing game Downforce, and we look back on the past year of gaming for us here on the podcast. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss 

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 have fun with portals and Wizbam shows of their crafting skills. This episode is sponsored by PolyHero Dice

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 11, we review the 2 played trick taking game The Fox in the Forest. This episode is sponsored by Linsae

In our ninety-fifth episode, we are joined by special guest Daryl Andrews, Designer and Developer for games like Sagrada, Roar: King of the Pride, City of Gears and more, as we talk about the games we have been playing lately. Then we interview Daryl about his gamer background and he offers advice for those wanting to become full-time designers. Plus Daryl answers some Random Listener Questions. This episode is sponsored by Talon Strikes Studios & Board Game Bliss

Oh dear, what’s this then. First off, I must warn you - this show is exceptionally NOT SAFE FOR WORK. Not in the slightest. Some time ago, we asked for your gaming advice related questions with the promise that we might do something fun with them. Well, nearly a year later, that tree has finally borne fruit. And so, we unleash upon the board gaming world a project we have called “My Meeple and Me,” a loving homage to one of our favorite podcast media empires, the McElroy brothers’ juggernaut advice podcast “My Brother, My Brother & Me.” If you’ve enjoyed this, you will enjoy their shows much, much more. Check ‘em out! Suggested talking points: Cargo shorts; archaeology; BASIC programming; dance moves; rules interruptions; getting the game group together. My Meeple and Me has been a joint production of Aaron from Boards Alive, Jake from Draft Mechanic, and Alex from The Dukes of Dice. Our theme song for this project is “One Hit Pitch Pipe” from Shapiro, friends of Jake’s from back in the college days who p

In our ninety-forth episode, we are joined by Linsae as we do a Survival Kit segment for the 5 Color Combo Gaming Mats, talk about what we’ve been playing recently, and our Path of Play Day charity team. We also review the dinosaur park building game Dinosaur Island. Then we have the 4th annual Q&A with Q and A and L segment, where we answer all of your silly questions.  This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

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 10, we review the romantic comedy themed story-telling game Fog of Love. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

In our ninety-third episode, we talk about the games we have been playing lately including some deep dives into Rising Sun and Kingdom Death: Monster. Then we review the cooperative story game Stuffed Fables. That's all we end up doing because of how long our banter segment was. This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Board Game Bliss

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 explore an orb room and meet another gargoyle. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss