The Board Boys Podcast

Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Board Boys Podcast! On this episode we talk about some historic schooling and universities to go along with Sankore: The Pride of Mansa Musa from Fabio Lopiano and Osprey Games! In this episode we also talk about putting crowdfunded games on BGA and a slew of new and old games played at Gamicon in Coralville, IA! Until next time, we hop you like board games. 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Movers and Shakers 9:55 - Gamicon Roundup 10:00 - Agent Avenue 10:33 - Wispwood 10:45 - Sea Dragons 13:18 - Startups 16:11 - 3 Witches 17:16 - Schadenfreude 19:15 - Compania 22:15 - Rising Sun 24:00 - Jake's Prototype 25:55 - Arborea 27:00 - Ants 28:15 - Voidfall 29:00 - Sweet Lands 30:30 - Cardia 31:30 - DroPolter 33:05 - Tricq Shot 35:30 - Druids of Edora 35:00 - Baghdad City of Peace 36:40 - Sankore Overview 41:05 - Sankore Main Review 1:05:15 - Bump or Dump - Finspan 1:09:50 - Outro

Welcome to another episode of The Board Boys Podcast! On this episode we deep dive Druids of Edora from Stefan Feld and Alea and Ravensburger! Also on this podcast we talk about Stonehenge, hemlock, and mistletoe and there is a special Beau-ment with Mo where he talks about Easter Island heads! Cam also dives into a story about retro video games and his "scheme" deck. We also talk some other games with Sweet Lands, Wispwood, and the most recent Trickerion expansion! Until next time, we hope you like boardgames! 0:00 - Intro 2:44 - Beau-ment with Mo 5:20 - Cams Steam Deck Saga 11:20 - Sweet Lands 14:30 - Wispwood 18:30 - Trickerion Expansion 22:15 - Druids of Edora Intro 25:30 - Druids of Edora Main Review 58:45 - Bump or Dump - 2P Games! 1:03:55 - Outro

Hey, welcome to a new episode of The Board Boys Podcast! On this episode we revisit the recent past for an alternate future? In Phoenix New Horizon from Perro Loko and Devir Games! We also dig into our favorite end of the world movie while Board Boy Rob can't pronounce or remember things well. Board Boy Jake is looking for play testers for his upcoming game that apparently BB Tim has a rule named after him. All the awhile Rob can't find a game he put somewhere in his collection! Until next time, we hope you like board games! 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Post Apocalyptic Media 9:00 - Flow 11:00 - SETI Expansion 14:10 - Cthulhu Dark Providence 20:50 - Fate of the Fellowship Revisited 22:00 - Fellowship of the Rings Trick Taking Game 25:10 - Phoenix New Horizon Introduction 28:00 - Phoenix New Horizon - Main Review 1:00:00 - Bump or Dump - Pampero 1:02:40 - Outro and Patron Thanks

Hey everyone and welcome to another episode of The Board Boys Podcast! On this episode, we deep dive into Fate of the Fellowship a cooperative Lord of the Rings game from Zman Games based on the Pandemic system! Also in this episode Tim gives us a Twilight Imperium history lesson and we do some monkeying around in Sanctuary from Capstone Games. We also have a very special impromptu segment of A Beaument With Mo with BB Beau! Until next time, we hope you like boardgames! 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Darwin's Journey: Oceania 8:50 - Sanctuary 13:40 - Agent Avenue 17:05 - A Carnivore Did It 21:55 - A Beaument With Mo - Smaloogle The Game 28:40 - Fate of the Fellowship Intro 32:00 - Fate of the Fellowship Main Review 56:00 - Bump or Dump - SETI 1:03:30 - Outro and Patreon Thanks

Hey everyone, welcome to another episode of The Board Boys Podcast! On this episode we delve deep, perhaps too deep, and awaken something great in Covenant from Devir Games. Also in this episode we talk about dwarf beard criteria and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles personality test traits. Which turtle are you? We also revisit our favorite games of 2025 and of our main reviews of the past year. We also look at a few boardgame superlatives! Until next time, we hope you like boardgames! 0:00 - Intro 4:10 - Shred of Redemption 7:40 - Escape Plan 10:55 - Pandoras Legacy 14:55 - Above and Below Haunted 16:50 - Monopoly + Expansions with Beau 22:00 - Covenant Introduction 25:05 - Covenant Review 57:00 - 2025 Top Games 1:12:15 - Bump or Dump - Resafa 1:15:43 - Outro

Hey, everyone! On this episode of The Board Boys Podcast we smuggle the booze and cook the books in Speakeasy from Eagle Gryphon Games and Vital Lacerda! We also talk about a ton of other games and take a look back at Unconscious Mind in our Bump or Dump Segment. Also on this episode we talk mobster movies and tv shows, Rob has a totally incorrect fact about Geraldo Riveria, we talk about some ladder climbing, and Templeton Rye Whisky made right here in our great state of Iowa. Until next time - we hope you like boardgames! 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Mobster Talk TV and Movies 8:00 - Movie Night 10:45 - Stranger Things: Upside Down 12:05 - 3 Witches 17:55 - Click A Tree 21:30 - Bone Wars 24:10 - White Castle Duel 27:35 - Forestry 31:10 - Druids of Edora 35:30 - Speakeasy Intro 38:10 - Interlude 38:40 - Speakeasy Review 1:06:45 - Speakeasy Final Thoughts 1:11:00 - Unconscious Mind 1:16:35 - Outro and Patron Thanks

Dive into an intriguing review of Vantage, featuring cooperative gameplay with exploration mechanics, narrative choices, and replayability. The hosts reflect on the challenges of adulting while revisiting old favorites. They share insights on Fromage and its standalone sequel, Formaggio, along with their unique modules and gameplay twists. Listeners will enjoy game show recommendations and a fun ChatGPT parody review, plus playful chatter about board game-inspired baby names. Perfect for fans of strategy and board game culture!

Hey everyone! On this episode of The Board Boys Podcast we deep dive a review of Ayar: Children of the Sun from Osprey Games and Fabio Lopiano. Also, in this episode, Beau joins us for a mini review and takes a great crack at usurping the position of intro master. We do a little legacy game discussion by discussing plans for Queen's Dilemma and dip into Clank Legacy 2 with a few spoilers. Rob also has a real tough time with some last name pronunciations. Until next time - we hope you like board games! 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - TNMT Unmatched Adventures 10:00 - Unmatched - Lee vs Ali 12:15 - R-Eco+ 17:45 - Clank Legacy 2 (Spoilers) 23:00 - SETI Expansion 41:10 - Origin Story 36:00 - Ayar: Children of the Gods 1:13:30 - Bump or Dump - Explorers of Navoria 1:16:40 - Outro and Patreon Thanks

Welcome to another episode of The Board Boys Podcast! This time around we are live from BGGCon and introducing a couple of new voices with a suprise guest swap in the middle of the episode! We talk about a slew of new hotness played at the convention and we do a main review of The Hobbit: There and Back Again from Office Dog and Reiner Knizia! Also on this episode, Jeremy has a hard time with slide puzzles we stumble over some words, is it Bouba or is it a Kiki? We talk about a really fun BB Dave throwback story and why can't Rob pronounce "boing"? As always we hope you like Board Games! 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Echoes of Time and Etherstone 9:40 - Aquaria 11:50 - Ants 15:40 - Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock 18:30 - Recall 23:55 - Luthier 25:15 - Ayar: Children of the Sun 30:00 - Coming of Age 34:30 - Baghdad City of Peace 38:30 - Ada's Dream 40:10 - Bouba/Kiki 43:40 - Stroop 45:10 - Magical Athlete and Hot Streak 46:30 - R-Eco+ 50:10 - Dewan 55:30 - Popcorn 59:00 - The Hobbit: There and Back Again Overview 1:00:57 - Interlude 1:01:36 - The Hobbit: There and Back Again Review 1:24:40 - The Hobbit: There and Back Again Final Thoughts 1:29:07 - Bump or Dump - Mesos 1:32:35 - Outro and Patron Thanks

Dive into the quirky world of Tend as hosts explore its flip-and-write structure and whimsical components. Discussions about expansions for Lost Ruins of Arnak and Clank Catacombs spice things up. Rob and Josh share their thoughts on the latest in the Predator franchise. With a humorous highlight on a chaotic Dino Genics game, the banter flows as they reflect on Andromeda's Edge. Plus, brace yourself for a joke that totally bombs! It's a delightful mix of board game insights and playful commentary.