Board Game Blitz

Episode 261 - Best of the Blitzies

Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Got Five! and dnup. Then we hop into our time machine to go back to all the 10 previous years of our Blitzies awards and see which games we still love!

0:00-Intro
0:41-Recent Games - Got Five!
6:57-dnup
11:42-Blitzies Look-back
30:44-Outro

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Episode 260 - The 2025 Blitzies

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Lost in Adventure: The Curse of Jack Parrot and Otter Chaos. Then we reveal our top 5 games of 2025 in our annual awards show, the Blitzies!

0:00-Intro
0:44-Recent Games - Lost in Adventure: The Curse of Jack Parrot
9:51-Otter Chaos
15:15-The 2025 Blitzies
33:51-Outro
34:54-Bloopers

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Episode 259 - Taiwan & Ketchup

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Until Proven Guilty: Thirst for Justice and Taskmaster: The Escape Room. Then we talk about what's been going on the last few weeks since Dice Tower West - Ambie's trip to Taiwan and what board games she saw there, and what Crystal was able to play after she recovered from being sick. Nominate us for a Golden Geek Award here!

0:00-Intro
0:39-Announcements
2:00-Recent Games - Until Proven Guilty: Thirst for Justice
6:42-Taskmaster: The Escape Room
12:45-Taiwan & Stuff
28:09-Outro
29:22-Bloopers

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Episode 258 - Interview with Heather Newton

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Escape Comics: The Alien Ship. Then Ambie interviews Heather Newton, the lead organizer of Protospiel Online, and we learn a bunch about Protospiel and Protospiel Online!

0:00-Intro
0:44-Recent Games - Escape Comics: The Alien Ship
6:34-Interview with Heather Newton
44:55-Outro
45:59-Bloopers

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Episode 257 - Dice Tower West Recap

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie talks about the time she had at Dice Tower West - all the games she played, some other convention events she did, and other things in Vegas. She's also joined by her kids for part of the show.

0:00-Intro
0:32-DTW Recap
16:01-Kids’ Las Vegas Trip
22:40-The Rest of Ambie’s Las Vegas Trip
28:33-Outro

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Episode 256 - A Walk Down Gamery Lane

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cozy Stickerville, Unlock! Short Adventures, and Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur's Gate. Then we talk about some of our good memories from our childhood and what games we played then.

0:00-Intro
0:45-Announcements
1:49-Recent Games - Cozy Stickerville
7:28-Unlock!: Short Adventures
9:32-Dungeons & Dragons: Builders of Baldur’s Gate
14:35-Childhood Gaming
28:10-Outro
29:14-Bloopers

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Episode 255 - Our Board Game Go Bags

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Trajan, The Gang, and Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated. Then we talk about what we would put in our board game go bags (if we had them) to take to gatherings that aren't necessarily about board games.

0:00-Intro
0:39-Announcements
2:10-Recent Games - Trajan
10:38-The Gang
18:42-Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated
20:08-BG Go Bags
28:58-Outro
30:02-Bloopers

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Episode 254 - The Perfect Player Color

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon and Applejack. Then we talk about different player colors in board games, including what color we like playing in games and why.
Check out our new Valentine's shirt design!

0:00-Intro
0:46-Announcements
1:43-Recent Games - Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon
12:20-Applejack
22:06-Player Colors
33:58-Outro
35:02-Bloopers

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Episode 253 - Yes Games

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including CoraQuest and Hot Streak. Then we talk about games we'll always say yes to if someone wants to play it!

0:00-Intro
0:39-Recent Games - CoraQuest
10:46-Hot Streak
16:57-Can’t Say No
28:39-Outro
29:34-Bloopers

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Episode 252 - Our Holiday Recap

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cozy Stickerville and Sunderfolk. Then since it's our first episode after our holiday break, we talk about what we did during the holidays - games, puzzles, escape rooms, and advent calendars!

0:00-Intro
0:41-Recent Games - Cozy Stickerville
7:44-Sunderfolk
15:58-Holiday Gaming
33:51-Outro
34:46-Bloopers

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Episode 251 - Silly Ghost Busters

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0000

In another annual bonus episode, Kevin and Roy take over the show and talk about some games they've played (recently and not recently), Silly Shenanigans, Ghost Stories, and Bomb Busters (Kevin's version). You can watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube.

0:00-Intro
0:40-Recent Games - Silly Shenanigans
3:30-Ghost Stories
5:09-Bomb Busters
7:06-Outro

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Episode 250 - Q&A Celebration

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal have a special Q&A episode to celebrate the 250th episode of Board Game Blitz!.

0:00-Intro
0:35-Q&A
03:52-What 3-5 episodes from the first 250 are the most memorable to you?
06:49-What is the coolest thing you've gotten to do as a result of doing the podcast?
11:51-What game(s) has your opinion of changed the most? Was it overplay, opponents, otherwise, that prompted the change?
15:10-Best movie of the last 10 years?
18:13-Favourite/least favourite board game themes.
20:41-How has the tech side of making podcasts changed for you from your first episodes to now?
26:02-If you could pick one under-appreciated or lesser known board game that you would want people to know about, what would it be?
27:14-Who would your dream guest be for the show?
29:25-What question do you wish you got asked during these AMAs?
30:12-What has been the most surprising thing that has happened in the last 250 episodes?
32:17-How many games could you teach without the rule book?
34:37-What’s been your most gifted game (as in: what game do you gift to others the most)?
35:58-What milestones have gone by for you in the last 10 years?
41:21-Outro
42:25-Bloopers

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Episode 249 - Interview with Blaž Urban Gracar

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal interview Blaž Urban Gracar, the designer of All is Bomb, LOK, Abdec, LOK Digital, Workworkwork, and Herd! Check out all his games on his website Letibus Design. Herd figurines designed by Vojta Karen.

0:00-Intro
0:36-Interview with Blaž
31:08-Outro
32:03-Bloopers

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Episode 248 - All You Need is Love

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Spirits of the Wild: Awakening and Numberwang. Then, in honor of Crystal's upcoming wedding, we talk about board games that are about love, and we play some questions of The Couples Game!

0:00-Intro
0:41-Recent Games - Spirits of the Wild: Awakening
8:34-Numberwang
16:56-Love Games
31:40-Outro
32:44-Bloopers

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Episode 247 - Oh Oh It's Magic

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Yggdrasil and Dreadful Meadows. Then, since it's still almost Halloween, we talk about games that have magic in them, whether it's fantasy magic or real magicians!
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0:00-Intro
0:38-Announcements
1:22-Recent Games - Yggdrasil
7:09-Dreadful Meadows
12:14-Magical Games
25:07-Outro
26:03-Bloopers

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Episode 246 - Spooky Stuff

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Crystal, and special guests Kevin and Roy discuss a couple games they played recently, including Yogi, Mr Postmouse's Picnic, and Twinkle Twinkle (plus the How I Wonder expansion and Extraterrestrials mini-expansion). Then, since it's almost Halloween, we talk about scary monsters, movies, and board games!

0:00-Intro
1:06-Recent Games - Yogi
4:08-Mr Postmouse’s Picnic
6:59-Twinkle Twinkle
12:41-Spooky Stuff
22:55-Outro
24:16-Bloopers

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Episode 245 - Cozy Games

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Crystal, and special guest Amanda Panda discuss a couple games they played recently (which all happen to be from AllPlay), including Slambo!, Llama Llama, Tearable Quest, Alibis, and Waddle. Then, we talk about relaxing or cozy games that we like and what can make a game relaxing (or the opposite of relaxing).
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0:00-Intro
0:45-Recent Games
1:45-Slambo!
4:15-Llama Llama
8:24-Tearable Quest
12:28-Alibis
18:15-Waddle
20:23-Cozy Games
32:50-Outro
33:54-Bloopers

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Episode 244 - Deduction: Social or Nah?

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Terrorscape 2 and the app for My City. Then, we talk about deduction games and social deduction games, and what makes a game social deduction. Note: I mistakenly said Terrorscape 2 is on Kickstarter but it's actually on Gamefound.

0:00-Intro
0:47-Recent Games-Terrorscape 2 (on Gamefound)
10:52-My City app
16:30-Deduction vs. Social Deduction
29:09-Outro
30:12-Bloopers

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Episode 243 - Name That Game

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Ghost Stories and The Great Evening Banquet. Then, inspired by Game Night Picks, Crystal makes Ambie play a trivia game about her board games!

0:00-Intro
0:42-Recent Games-Ghost Stories
6:42-The Great Evening Banquet
11:13-Game Show
15:12-Number 1
15:59-Number 2
17:32-Number 3
18:25-Number 4
19:25-Number 5
20:05-Number 6
20:52-Number 7
22:28-Number 8
24:14-Number 9
24:55-Number 10
26:30-Number 11
27:42-Number 12
29:29-Outro
30:33-Bloopers

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Episode 242 - Bringing Games to Life

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Concealed, MicroMacro: Downtown Detective (mobile app), and Draw Along with Dave (web app). Then, we talk about a few games where the themes are something we'd like to do in real life.

0:00-Intro
0:46-Recent Games-Concealed (Kickstarter) (free PnP on itch.io)
5:54-MicroMacro: Downtown Detective
11:56-Draw Along with Dave
15:56-Game Themes IRL
28:22-Outro

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Episode 241 - Does Size Matter?

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Mystery Puzzle: The Lost Fire, First Contact, and Gibberish. Then, we talk about the size of our game collection, how it has evolved over our time in the hobby, and what we think the ideal collection size would be.

0:00-Intro
0:42-Announcements
2:03-Recent Games-Mystery Puzzle: The Lost Fire
5:26-First Contact
9:46-Gibberers: The Word Game of Language Invention and Civilization Development
16:30-Collection Size
31:04-Outro
32:08-Bloopers

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Trans Lifeline
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Mermaids
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Episode 240 - The End of Games

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Codenames (the new version), Little Alchemists, and Look at the Stars. Then, we talk about games where players can choose whether or not to trigger the end game, and what we like or don't like about them.

0:00-Intro
0:44-Recent Games-Codenames
3:46-Little Alchemists
7:19-Look at the Stars
30:25-Outro
31:20-Bloopers

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Episode 239 - Midyear Board Game Tag

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal got tagged by RollingReggie in his 3rd annual Midyear Board Game Tag, so we take the whole podcast episode to answer his questions about how the first half of 2025 is going so far in our board gaming!

0:00-Intro
0:34-Midyear Board Game Tag
02:02-1. What is your favorite game so far this year?
04:32-2. What is your most played game?

05:44-3. What was your biggest surprise?
08:09-4. What game's production/art has impressed you the most?
10:07-5. What has been your most reliable introductory board game?
16:09-6. What game do you want to get off of your Shelf of Shame in the second half of the year?
18:28-7. Which game from 10+ years ago did you discover this year?
20:28-8. Which anticipated releases are you most excited about for the second half of the year?
25:50-Bonus. What's your personal favorite video (podcast) that you’ve posted to your channel?
27:24-Outro
28:19-Bloopers

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Episode 238 - Top of the Top

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Rescuing Robin Hood, Tiwanaku, and Holiday Hijinks: The Independence Incident. Then, we talk about our top 5 games that we've played that are currently in the top 100 ranked games on BoardGameGeek.com. Use our affiliate link to get Rescuing Robin Hood (or other things)!

0:00-Intro
0:46-Recent Games - Rescuing Robin Hood
9:22-Tiwanaku
15:35-Holiday Hijinks #2: The Independence Incident
16:45-Top 5 of BGG Top 100
28:51-Outro
29:46-Bloopers

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Episode 237 - Time is of the Essence

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Lord of the Rings, Fate of the Fellowship and ONDA. Then, we talk about setup time - how it can make a game harder to get played, and ways to mitigate that time.

0:00-Intro
0:42-Recent Games - The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
9:18-ONDA
15:40-Setup Time
29:25-Outro
30:21-Bloopers

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Episode 236 - KublaCOOL

Thu, 29 May 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sherlock: The Game is Afoot and EXIT: The Game - Family: 2 Escape Adventures. Then, we're joined by special guests Dracula and Elphaba to talk about Ambie and her family's time at their local convention, KublaCon! Also, it's our 9 year anniversary, so yay!

0:00-Intro
0:48-Announcements
3:04-Recent Games - Sherlock: The Game is Afoot
8:50-EXIT: The Game - Family: 2 Escape Adventures
14:23-KublaCon Recap
25:07-KublaCon Recap (without kids)
30:51-Outro
31:46-Bloopers

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Episode 235 - So Colorful!

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Signal, Here Lies, and Awkward Guests 2. Then, we talk about colors in board games - both as a theme and as a mechanism.

0:00-Intro
0:43-Recent Games - Signal
1:58-Here Lies
8:54-Awkward Guests 2: The Berwick Cases
14:13-Colors
29:30-Outro
30:25-Bloopers

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Episode 234 - Wolfgang Warsch

Thu, 01 May 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Signal and Lure. Then, we talk about the board game designer Wolfgang Warsch and the games he's made.

0:00-Intro
0:39-Recent Games - Signal
8:21-Lure
12:41-Wolfgang Warsch
25:31-Outro
26:26-Bloopers

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Episode 233 - The Cost of Board Games

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Top Tier and Bag of Chips. Then, we talk about how the US tariffs might affect the board game industry (especially for publishers and retailers in the US).
Post from Ami Baio of Pink Tiger Games

0:00-Intro
0:38-Recent Games - Top Tier
5:57-Bag of Chips
12:35-US Tariffs
22:09-Outro
23:13-Bloopers

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Episode 232 - What Did You Expect?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Holiday Hijinks #8: The Easter Escapade, The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints, and Café. Then, we talk about expectations we and other gamers have when opening a new game box, how those expectations have changed over the years, and whether they are justified.

0:00-Intro
0:51-Recent Games - Holiday Hijinks #8: The Easter Escapade
2:40-The Case of the Curiously Correct Blueprints
7:49-Café
13:20-Game Expectations
27:30-Outro

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Episode 231 - The 2024 Blitzies

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal host the 2024 Blitzies, the annual awards show about our favorite games of the year! Also make sure to check out Ambie’s top 10 list on YouTube.

0:00-Intro
0:34-DTW Recap
2:09-The 2024 Blitzies
03:45-Best Family Game
05:26-Best Kids' Game
07:41-Most Innovative Game
09:38-Most Unique Theme
11:04-Best Cooperative Game
12:52-Best Card Game
14:14-Best Party Game
17:40-Best Solo Game
18:20-Best 2p Game
21:34-Best Strategy Game
23:53-Best Trick Taking Game
26:08-Biggest Surprise
28:49-Best New to Us
31:59-Best Game of 2024
34:03-2024 Looking Forward to Recap
36:48-Looking Forward to in 2025
40:41-Outro
41:45-Bloopers

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Episode 230 - CONjecturing

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Slay the Spire: The Board Game and Flip 7. Then, we talk about our preparations (or lack thereof) for Dice Tower West and board game conventions in general.

0:00-Intro
0:42-Announcements
1:55-Recent Games - Slay the Spire: The Board Game
9:31-Flip 7
15:04-DTW and Conventions
28:13-Outro
29:16-Bloopers

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Episode 229 - Totally Mechanical!

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Time Division and Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West. Then, we talk about our favorite board game mechanics and why we like them.

0:00-Intro
0:38-Announcements
2:22-Recent Games - Time Division
6:55-Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West
12:52-Favorite Mechanics
25:56-Outro
27:09-Bloopers

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Episode 228 - Simple Complexity

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Holiday Hijinks: The Groundhog Gambit and The Cupid Crisis, Dorfromantik: The Board Game, and Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game. Then, we talk about how both simple and complex games can have value.

0:00-Intro
0:47-Announcements
2:23-Recent Games - Holiday Hijinks: The Groundhog Gambit & The Cupid Crisis
4:30-Dorfromantik: The Board Game
8:54-Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game
16:06-Simple vs Complex
25:32-Outro
26:36-Bloopers

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Episode 227 - Resolved Resolutions

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Bomb Busters and Gussy Gorillas. Then, we talk about the goals we made at the beginning of 2024 and whether or not we were able to complete them!
Our Jubensha playthrough video and podcast episode

0:00-Intro
0:46-Recent Games - Bomb Busters
5:21-Gussy Gorillas
11:04-2024 Goals
11:59-Goal 1 (Ko-Fi monthly challenges)
12:45-Goal 2 (Recordat convention)
15:27-Goal 3 (Top 100 list)
16:14-Goal 4 (Try to go viral)
17:05-Goal 5 (YouTube shorts)
18:01-Goal 6 (Better videos)
19:34-Goal 7 (Play old favorites)
25:50-Outro
27:03-Bloopers

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Episode 226 - Games from 2000

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including My Puzzle Adventure: Dragon and Box Two. Then, we realize that the year 2000 was 25 years ago and we look back on games that were released back in the year 2000!

0:00-Intro
0:41-Recent Games - My Puzzle Adventure: Dragon
5:05-Box Two
25:14-Outro
26:18-Bloopers

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Episode 225 - Mickey and Stinky

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0000

It's time for our annual bonus episode! Ambie is joined by Mickey and Stinky Flower Pot as they talk about a couple games they played recently, Disney: Mickey and the Beanstalk and First Orchard. You can watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube.

0:00-Intro
0:38-Recent Games - Disney: Mickey and the Beanstalk
3:56-First Orchard
4:33-Outro
5:11-Bloopers

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Episode 224 - The Future of Gaming

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Adrift: A Puzzletale, Exit: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star, and Stich für Stich. Then, we interview Sara Beth Way and talk to her about board gaming in the younger generation and the game she's designing! Find Sara Beth on her YouTube channel.

0:00-Intro
0:56-Announcements 01:44-Recent Games - Adrift: A Puzzletale
06:26-Exit: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Missing Hollywood Star
08:30-Stich für Stich
14:41-Interview with Sara Beth
29:30-Outro
30:34-Bloopers

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Episode 223 - Thanksgaming

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including My First Adventure: The Odyssey of the Phobos, Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories, Holiday Hijinks: The Kringle Kaper and The Birthday Burglary, Endangered Rescue #1: Galápagos Penguins, Wilmot’s Warehouse, and The Search for UAPs. Then, we celebrate Thanskgiving by talking about things in the board gaming hobby that we're thankful for!

0:00-Intro
0:49-Recent Games
01:00-My First Adenture: Odyssey of Phobos
02:38-Unlock! Kids: Detective Stories
05:23-Holiday Hijinks - The Kringle Caper & The Birthday Burglary
06:30-Endangered Rescue #1: Galápagos Penguins
10:39-Wilmot's Warehouse
12:38-The Search for UAPs
16:30-Giving Thanks
26:49-Outro
28:11-Bloopers

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Episode 222 - Interview with Dave Bresnick - Mahjong!

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal interview Dave Bresnick, the founder and president of the United States Professional Mahjong League, a US based Riichi Mahjong league in New York!
Links mentioned: American Riichi Assosication, World Riichi Championship, Riichi Book I, @USPML (Instagram), @SparrowsNestStudio (Instagram)

0:00-Intro
0:37-Interview with Dave
27:57-Outro
29:27-Bloopers

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Episode 221 - Goody Gifts

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Stamp Swap, Typeset, and Sausage Sizzle. Then, we talk about some "goody gifts" - small games that can fit in a stocking, goody bag, or trick or treat bag!

0:00-Intro
0:55-Recent Games - Stamp Swap - watch the playthrough
1:36-Typeset
6:40-Sausage Sizzle!
15:18-Goody Gifts
27:58-Outro
29:02-Bloopers

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Episode 220 - Interview with Jonathan Chaffer

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently from the Holiday Hijinks line - The Pumpkin Problem, The Turkey Trial, and The Groundhog Gambit. Then, we interview the designer of the Holiday Hijinks (new set currently on Kickstarter), Jonathan Chaffer and talk about how he designs escape room games in just 18 cards! Follow Jonathan on his website: https://thechaffers.com/news/

0:00-Intro
0:52-Recent Games - The Pumpkin Problem
1:36-The Turkey Trial
6:40-The Groundhog Gambit
10:34-Interview with Jonathan
31:22-Outro

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Episode 219 - Chit Chat

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sync, Rabble, and Panda Spin. Then, we take an episode to just chat with each other about recent happenings in life. Topics include a board game retreat Crystal just went to, Ambie's game playing with her kids, and some non board game stuff. Check out our new skeleton meeple design on our Teepublic store!

0:00-Intro
0:33-Announcements
1:13-Recent Games - Sync
6:03-Rabble
9:34-Panda Spin
15:03-Just Chatting
31:47-Outro
32:43-Bloopers

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Episode 218 - Chonky Games

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Wilmot's Warehouse and Expressions. Then, we do a shared list of our top 5 board games that don't fit in a standard KALLAX shelf from IKEA.Check out Ambie's August Recap video on YouTube to hear more about Wilmot's Warehouse and The Gang.

0:00-Intro
0:41-Recent Games - Wilmot’s Warehouse
6:25-Expressions
14:18-Top 5 Big Games
26:55-Outro

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Episode 217 - A Taste for Gaming

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game and Skull King. Then, we talk about the evolution of our gaming tastes over the years that we've been gaming. Make sure to check out our new merch about the 10x10 challenge on our Teepublic store!

0:00-Intro
0:43-Announcements
2:38-Recent Games - Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game
6:55-Skull King (play on Sovranti)
11:18-Our Gaming Tastes
27:27-Outro

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Episode 216 - Gettin' Comfy

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Light in the Mist and Fruitoplay. Then, we talk about ways we make our gaming sessions more comfortable in our older age.

0:00-Intro
0:44-Recent Games - The Light in the Mist
6:12-Fruitoplay
11:06-Gaming Comfort
23:30-Outro
24:34-Bloopers

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Episode 215 - Taking Advantage

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game and Newsboys. Then, we talk about handicaps in games - both ones that are built into the rules and ones that we add on ourselves.

0:00-Intro
0:45-Recent Games - Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game
6:43-Newsboys
11:39-Handicaps
23:21-Outro
24:16-Bloopers

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Episode 214 - How Delightful!

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including River of Gold and Draft & Write Records. Then, we talk about the opposite of our pet peeves in gaming - our gaming delights!

0:00-Intro
0:44-Recent Games - River of Gold
4:50-Draft & Write Records
9:22-Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
11:49-Gaming Delights
23:44-Outro
24:48-Bloopers

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Episode 213 - BGG Breakdown

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Guilty: Houston 2015 and CoraQuest. Then, we talk about the game page on the website BoardGameGeek and what information we tend to look at.

0:00-Intro
0:43-Announcements
1:33-Recent Games - Guilty: Houston 2015
6:24-CoraQuest
16:14-BGG Game Page
29:19-Outro
30:23-Bloopers

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Episode 212 - Why We Blitz

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including What On Earth Are You Talking About? and Arcs. Then, we talk about what we love about creating content about board games (and other things)! Check out our new TeePublic store!

0:00-Intro
0:43-Announcements
2:17-Recent Games - What On Earth Are You Talking About?
6:31-Arcs
12:44-Creating Content
23:00-Outro
24:04-Bloopers

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Episode 211 - Sigh Games

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Corvids, NAWALLI, and The Walking Dead: Surrounded. Then, we talk about "sigh" games, a new category of game that Crystal and her friend have coined!

0:00-Intro
0:45-Announcements
2:08-Recent Games - Corvids
7:49-NAWALLI (Kickstarter)
11:27-The Walking Dead: Surrounded
15:30-Sigh Games
24:46-Outro
25:56-Bloopers

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Episode 210 - 8 Year Anniversary: Top 10!

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:00 -0000

It's the 8 year anniversary of our podcast! Woo hoo! To celebrate, Ambie and Crystal have updated their lists of Top 100 Games of ALL TIME and we share our top 10 games with you! Watch the rest of Ambie's Top 100 list on YouTube!

0:00-Intro
0:42-Announcements
2:30-Top 10 Games
3:55-Number 10
6:35-Number 9
8:48-Number 8
12:17-Number 7
14:25-Number 6
16:55-Number 5
20:38-Number 4
23:19-Number 3
26:02-Number 2
28:23-Number 1
35:05-Outro
36:18-Bloopers

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Episode 209 - The Momcast

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Floating Floors and Nimalia. Then, we are joined by our special guests - our moms - to talk about their experience playing games when they were kids, when we were kids, and now! Also, the etymology segment makes a surprise comeback as Crystal discusses the origins of the word 'mamma.'

0:00-Intro
0:55-Recent Games - Floating Floors
4:30-Nimalia
7:05-Gaming Moms
28:07-Etymology - ‘Mamma’
29:51-Outro
30:46-Bloopers

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Episode 208 - Back to the Drawing Board

Thu, 02 May 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Side Quest: Nemesis, Side Quest: 7th Sea, Mystery Detective Vol. 1: Classic Cases, Mystery Detective Vol. 2: Funny Death and Real Life Cases, and AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans. Then, we talk about drawing games and how the drawing mechanism is used creatively in different games.
Ambie had to use backup audio due to Zoom messing with her microphone, so sorry for the lower quality audio!

0:00-Intro
0:47-Recent Games - Side Quest: Nemesis and Side Quest: 7th Sea
5:05-Mystery Detective Vol. 1: Classic Cases and Mystery Detective Vol. 2: Funny Death and Real Life Cases
7:44-AQUA: Biodiversity in the Oceans
11:05-Drawing Games
24:13-Outro
25:17-Bloopers

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Episode 207 - What Should We Play?

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Infiltraitors, Math Rush: Addition & Subtraction, and Ceres. Then, we talk about ways your group can pick which game to play when no one knows what they want to play!
If you like our podcast, please nominate us for a Golden Geek Award!

0:00-Intro
0:44-Announcements
2:12-Recent Games - Infiltraitors
5:51-Math Rush: Addition & Subtraction
10:13-Ceres
17:37-Choosing a Game
29:09-Outro

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Episode 206 - The 2023 Blitzies

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal host the 2023 Blitzies, the annual awards show about the best games of the year!
If you like our podcast, please nominate us for a Golden Geek Award!

0:00-Intro
0:37-Announcements
1:51-The 2023 Blitzies
2:40-Best 2 Player Game
4:39-Best Strategy Game
6:37-Most Epic Game
8:30-Most Unique Theme
9:51-Best Dexterity Game
10:47-Best Party Game
12:48-Best Deduction Game
14:49-Best Trick Taking Game
15:43-Best Kid's Game
18:14-Best New To Us
21:37-Best Game of 2023
24:00-2023 Looking Forward to Recap
25:54-Looking Forward to in 2024
30:59-Outro

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Episode 205 - Our First Jubensha

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a jubensha game they played together at Dice Tower West - Conspiracy to Commit! We have a discussion including Amy, the host of the game, and Dan, Crystal's partner, right after playing the game, and then we share our thoughts a week later. Check out White Rabbit Jubensha for more information on the Jubensha we played!
Check out the People Makes Games video about Jubensha

0:00-Intro
0:36-Jubensha Intro
4:48-Initial Recap
23:21-Next Week Thoughts
31:17-Outro
32:13-Bloopers

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Episode 204 - Pocket Picks

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Murder Mystery Party: The Night Hunter Game and Freelancers: A Crossroads Game. Then, we talk about board games that can fit in your pocket!

0:00-Intro
0:46-Announcements
2:35-Recent Games - Murder Mystery Party: The Night Hunter Game
8:28-Freelancers: A Crossroads Game
13:58-Pocket Games
28:52-Outro

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Episode 203 - All By Myself

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie is all alone this episode discussing a couple games she played recently, including Picture Perfect and Sherlock 13. Then, since she's solo podcasting, she decides to talk about solo board gaming.

0:00-Intro
1:39-Recent Games - Picture Perfect
5:21-Sherlock 13
8:33-Solo Games
21:43-Outro
22:47-Bloopers

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Episode 202 - You Want Me To Do WHAT?

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Key Enigma: Hack Forward, Suspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stage, and The Grand Carnival. Then, we talk about board games that subvert social norms.
Here are the YouTube videos mentioned:
Designing Board Games Which Break the Rules (Adam in Wales)
The Murder Game Revolution That Has Gripped China (People Make Games)

0:00-Intro
1:08-Recent Games - Key Enigma: Hack Forward
5:25-Suspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stage
6:28-The Grand Carnival
13:30-Subversive Games
29:46-Outro
30:50-Bloopers

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Episode 201 - The Perfect Game Day

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Almost Innocent and Vaalbara. Then, we talk about what our perfect board game day/night would be like!
Vote for Ambie (ambierona) in the Thinky Awards! (and play Chants of Sennaar)
Check out Tabletop Live Network for monthly board game streaming marathons!

0:00-Intro
0:39-Announcements
3:04-Recent Games - Almost Innocent
9:30-Vaalbara
13:26-Perfect Game Day
32:36-Outro
33:58-Bloopers

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For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/373

Episode 200 - Listener Q&A

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast with a full episode dedicated to answering questions from our listeners!

0:00-Intro
0:36-Listener Q&A
2:32-What advice would you give to a content creator starting out?
9:59-What are your best "I was there when..." travel stories?
12:27-Have you ever had a dream so realistic you assumed it had really happened?
18:12-What cheesy 90's game would you make based off your favorite license?
21:22-What games have you played that surprised you how many times you played?
25:05-You can have a week-long event for 16 people anywhere in the world - what is it?
27:40-How often does one of you come up with a topic for the show only to have the other point out that you've done it already?
29:06-How have you seen the presence of women & non straight cis white men change since you first started the podcast?
32:41-Outro
33:45-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

Consolidated Links

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/372

Episode 199 - Skeletons and Vehicles

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0000

For our annual bonus episode Ambie is once again joined by two special guests as they talk about some of their favorite games. First they talk about a couple games they played recently, including Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness. Then, they split up as one talks about his favorite games with skeletons in them, and the other talks about his favorite games with vehicles in them!
For a video version of the podcast with subtitles, click here.

0:00-Intro
0:42-Recent Games - Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness
0:51-Here, Fishy, Fishy!
0:58-Top 5 Skeleton Games
3:02-Top 4 Vehicle Games
3:45-Outro

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Episode 198 - Our 5 Rebuy Games

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Ra and Rafter Five. Then, we talk about which five board games we would buy back first if our entire game collection suddenly disappeared!

0:00-Intro
0:44-Announcements
3:08-Recent Games - Ra
7:52-Rafter Five
13:19-5 Rebuy Games
28:28-Outro
29:32-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

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For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/370

Episode 197 - Stranded With Games

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Secret of Langton Manor, Linkto Food, and Kingdomino Origins. Then, we talk about which five board games we would bring with us if we got stuck on a desert (but not quite deserted) island!
Check out the Five Games For Doomsday podcast

0:00-Intro
0:44-Recent Games - The Secret of Langton Manor (print it here) (Playthrough on Twitch)
1:57-Linkto Food
8:27-Kingdomino Origins
13:17-5 Desert Island Games
34:03-Outro
35:07-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

Consolidated Links

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/369

Episode 196 - Trends in Gaming

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played (or books they read) recently, including Around the World in 80 Games, Keep it 100, and Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Renovations. Then, we talk about some past, present, and our hopes for future trends in board gaming!

Watch Cut and Kovray on YouTube! Here’s the Polyomino collaboration video we were in!

0:00-Intro
0:43-Recent Games - Around the World in 80 Games
5:17-Keep it 100
12:36-Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Renovations
16:40-Gaming Trends
31:03-Outro
32:07-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

Consolidated Links

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/368

Episode 195 - 2023 Gift Guide

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they played recently, including The Emerald Flame, The Morrison Game Factory, and Hadrian’s Wall. Then, we talk about our thoughts on giving board games as gifts, and some recommendations for good gifts!
Check out Ambie’s book Board Game Day!

0:00-Intro
0:46-Recent Games - The Emerald Flame & The Morrison Game Factory
6:45-Hadrian’s Wall
13:42-Board Game Gifts
32:15-Outro
33:20-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

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For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/367

Episode 194 - Healthy Gaming

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they played recently, including Ariana Trench: The Ultimate Puzzle Book for Pirates, Head Trip, and Eye My Favorite Things. Then, we talk about our top 5 favorite games that have fruits and/or vegetables in them!

0:00-Intro
0:43-Recent Games - Ariana Trench: The Ultimate Puzzle Book for Pirates
3:13-Head Trip
7:42-Eye My Favorite Things
11:51-Fruit/Veggie Games
28:54-Outro

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

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For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/366

Episode 193 - Assembly Required

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they both played recently - Glitch Squad. Then, Ambie goes over her adventures in print and play (PnP) games and answers some of Crystal's questions. Learn some beginner tips on PnP - supplies to use, why to PnP, and some games to start with!

0:00-Intro
0:40-Recent Games - Glitch Squad
12:41-Print and Play
26:52-Outro
28:05-Bloopers

PnP Links:
Our YouTube videos:
Consolidation of my PnP games videos
PnP Games playlist
My beginner video on how I PnP
5 great PnP games
PnP supplies on Amazon (affiliate links)
Martin Gonzalvez YouTube Tutorials
Martin’s Print and Play Hideaway (Facebook Group)

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

Consolidated Links

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/365

Episode 192 - Media Musings

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Bat Flip and Hello Kitty: Day at the Park. Then, we talk about board game media and how it compares to media coverage in other areas.

0:00-Intro
0:43-Announcements
1:41-Recent Games
3:50-Bat Flip
7:39-Hello Kitty: Day at the Park
13:34-Board Game Media
27:36-Outro
28:40-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/364

Episode 191 - Trivial Games

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including KuZOOkA and Mind Up! Then, we talk about trivia games - what we like or dislike about them, and some of our favorite trivia games.

0:00-Intro
0:39-Recent Games - KuZOOkA
6:39-Mind Up!
13:53-Trivia Games
35:32-Outro

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/363

Episode 190 - The Best Games You’ve Never Heard Of

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including the My First Adventure series (Journey to Ochre Land, Discovering Atlantis, and Finding the Dragon) and Okanagan: Valley of the Lakes. Then, we talk about games that we love but that we don't hear other people talk about much.
Listen to Stolen: Season 2: Surviving St. Michael’s
Watch my video overview of My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon

0:00-Intro
0:52-Recent Games - My First Adventure: Journey to Ochre Land, Discovering Atlantis, Finding the Dragon
8:02-Okanagan: Valley of the Lakes
15:35-Overlooked Games
31:24-Outro
32:19-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/361

Episode 189 - Do We Have Batteries?

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Illiterati, Artisans of Splendent Vale, and Challengers!. Then, we talk about electronic components in board games and some games that use electronics in creative ways.

0:00-Intro
0:36-Announcements
1:34-Recent Games - Illiterati
7:25-Artisans of Splendent Vale
13:00-Challengers!
14:35-Electronics
26:39-Outro
27:44-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/360

Episode 188 - Tournamental

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Mahjong and Blueprints. Then, we talk about board game tournaments - which ones we've competed in, our experiences with them, and why we like or dislike them.
You can try out Mahjong with Mahjong Soul!
Tournaments/events mentioned:
Double Exposure Envoy
World Series of Board Gaming
World Boardgaming Championships

0:00-Intro
2:13-Recent Games - Mahjong
8:46-Blueprints
13:57-Tournaments
30:54-Outro
32:06-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/359

Episode 187 - On-The-Go Games

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Challengers! and Sagani. Then, we talk about what we think about when bringing games on vacation, and examples of what games we recently brought while we traveled.

0:00-Intro
0:37-Recent Games - Challengers!
6:45-Sagani
13:42-Travel Games
28:12-Outro
29:25-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/358

Episode 186 - We’re Trapped!

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Dog Park: New Tricks, Blitzschnell!, and My First Escape Game: The Magical Forest. Then, we talk about real life escape rooms games and what we love and don't love about them (and how that's similar to our board game interests).
Watch the playthrough of Dog Park: New Tricks (now on Kickstarter)

0:00-Intro
0:45-Recent Games - Dog Park: New Tricks
4:52-Blitzschnell!
7:25-My First Escape Game: The Magical Forest
10:45-Escape Rooms
33:18-Outro
34:31-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/357

Episode 185 - But I Don’t Want To!

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Shikoku 1889 and First Ascent. Then, we talk about times when we really don't feel like getting together to play board games (but then we usually still do).

0:00-Intro
0:43-Announcements
1:38-Recent Games - Shikoku 1889
6:24-First Ascent
12:10-Dreading Gaming
25:45-Outro

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/354

Episode 184 - Feelin’ Good

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including In the Palm of Your Hand, Codex Naturalis, and Kingdomino. Then, we talk about the tactile nature of board games and what components we like physically handling.

0:00-Intro
0:48-Recent Games - In the Palm of Your Hand
5:37-Codex Naturalis
9:33-Kingdomino
12:12-Components
25:25-Outro
26:20-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/352

Episode 183 - 7-Year Anniversary: Behind the Scenes

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Phantom Ink, Fiction, and My City: Roll & Build. Then, we celebrate our 7 year podcast anniversary by taking you on a behind the scenes tour of how an episode of Board Game Blitz gets made!!
Follow us on Twitch for the anniversary stream!

0:00-Intro
0:43-Announcements
2:24-Recent Games - Phantom Ink
8:17-Fiction
11:01-My City: Roll & Build
14:12-Behind the Scenes
19:10-How BGB is Made
37:21-Outro
38:16-Bloopers

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/351

Episode 182 - May the Fourth

Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The LOOP, Exit: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows over Middle-earth, and Exit: The Game - The Professor's Last Riddle. Then, we celebrate Star Wars Day by talking about all the Star Wars board games!
Thanks so much for the nomination - please vote for us for the Board Game Geek Golden Geek Awards!
Follow Amanda Panda's channel for Saturday's stream, and our channel for the anniversary stream!

0:00-Intro
0:41-Announcements
3:10-Recent Games - The LOOP
9:11-Exit: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows over Middle-earth
10:04-Exit: The Game - The Professor's Last Riddle
15:43-Star Wars
33:01-Outro

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/350

Episode 181 - The Perfect Collection

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Kites, Agent Decker, and Descent: Legends of the Dark. Then, we talk about what factors go into making your own perfect board game collection.
Please nominate us for a Board Game Geek Golden Geek Award!

Intro: 0:00
Announcements: 0:43
Recent Games: 1:50
Perfect Collection: 15:31
Outro: 33:23

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Kites: 1:59
Agent Decker: 5:05
Descent: Legends of the Dark: 8:00

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/348

Episode 180 - Dice Tower West Recap

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia, Suspects: The MacGuffin Affair, and The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. Then, we talk about our time at Dice Tower West last month!
Watch Ambie's (and her kids') Dice Tower West Recap video!
Please nominate us for a Board Game Geek Golden Geek Award!

Announcements: 0:46
Recent Games: 1:18
Dice Tower West: 13:18
Outro: 34:22
Bloopers: 35:17

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Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia: 1:26
Suspects: The MacGuffin Affair: 4:30
The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era: 7:18

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/347

Episode 179 - The 2022 Blitzies

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal have their annual awards show about the best games of the year in the 2022 Blitzies!

The 2022 Blitzies: 0:40
--Best Party Game: 1:49
--Best Card Game: 2:58
--Best Trick Taker: 4:38
--Best Family Game: 6:07
--Best Cooperative Game: 8:19
--Best Roll & Write: 9:54
--Best Theming: 11:38
--Biggest Surprise: 13:49
--Most Innovative: 16:14
--Best New to Us Not 2022: 19:42
--Best Game We Haven't Played Yet: 22:33
--Best Game of 2022: 23:51
--2022 Looking Forward to Recap: 25:58
--Looking Forward to in 2023: 27:40
--Best Podcast: 32:04
Outro: 32:12
Bloopers: 33:16

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/346

Episode 178 - 5 Fav Video Games

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including El Grande and Marvel SNAP. Then, we stop talking about board games for a bit as we talk about our five favorite video games of all time!

Announcements: 0:37
Recent Games: 2:04
Top 5 Video Games: 12:16
Outro: 36:26

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El Grande: 2:04
Marvel Snap: 7:37

Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz

This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/345

Episode 177 - Rules of the House

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Tiny Turbo Cars and The Great Split. Then, we talk about house rules and when might be a good time to implement them.

Announcements: 0:40
Recent Games: 2:24
House Rules: 14:28
Outro: 31:24
Bloopers: 32:27

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Tiny Turbo Cars: 2:24
The Great Split: 7:34

Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz

This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/344

Episode 176 - Potpourri

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Weather Machine and Wicked & Wise. Then, special guest Pam joins us to catch up and talk about a bunch of things related to gaming - gaming groups, gaming online, and gaming at conventions!

Announcements: 0:39
Recent Games: 1:40
Gaming Potpourri: 12:44
Outro: 33:31
Bloopers: 34:44

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Weather Machine: 1:40
Wicked & Wise: 7:20

Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz

This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/343

Episode 175 - Gaming from Afar

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Hunt a Killer: Body on the Boardwalk and Artisans of Splendent Vale. We then talk about gaming remotely, but with physical board games, not digital games! Make sure to check out our new Ko-Fi page!

Announcements: 0:41
Recent Games: 2:17
Gaming Remotely: 12:07
Outro: 22:12
Bloopers: 23:42

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Hunt a Killer: Body on the Boardwalk: 2:17
Artisans of Splendent Vale: 7:16

Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz

This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else!

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/342

Episode 174 - Gaming Resolutions

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sleuth, MANTIS, and Color Brain: Disney Edition. We then talk about some gaming resolutions and goals we may or may not have made for 2023.

Recent Games: 0:36
Gaming Resolutions: 12:24
Outro: 29:29
Bloopers: 30:29

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Sleuth: 0:36
MANTIS: 4:36
Color Brain: Disney Edition: 8:51

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games.

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/341

Episode 173 - Bonus Favorites

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0000

In this now annual special bonus episode, Ambie facilitates while her two guests talk about some of their favorite games they've played recently, including Stuffed Fables and Teddy's Colors & Shapes. They then talk about some more of their favorite games and why they like them. For a video version of the podcast with subtitles, click here.

Recent Games: 0:32
More Favorite Games: 1:10
Outro: 5:18

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Stuffed Fables: 0:33
Teddy's Colors & Shapes: 0:43

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More games discussed this episode: The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness: 1:16 First Orchard: 3:13 Tidy up!: 4:00

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/340

BGB 172 - Holiday Happenings

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Break the Cube, the Key Enigma escape room games (Wizcape Academy, Kalinasu, and The Butterfly Curse), and My Father's Work. We then talk about some holiday traditions we have and how gaming factors into our holidays. Happy holidays to everyone!

Announcements: 0:41
Recent Games: 1:48
Holiday Happenings: 17:35
Outro: 31:24
Bloopers: 32:37

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Break the Cube: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354669/break-cube
Key Enigma games: https://keyenigma.com/
My Father's Work: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328866/my-fathers-work

Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz

This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

Games discussed this episode: Break the Cube: 1:48 Key Enigma: 4:26 Wizcape Academy: 5:16 Kalinasu: 5:18 The Butterfly Curse: 5:42 My Father's Work: 13:02 Rumble in the Dungeon: 20:27 Just One: 20:56 So Clover!: 20:59 Just One: 22:01 Fox in the Forest Duet: 29:06 Codenames: 29:47 Kingdomino: 30:12

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/339

BGB 171 - OrgaNICEing

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Décorum and FORK. We then talk about organizing our game collection, or theoretical ways we would organize our collection if it were organized!

Recent Games: 0:37
Organizing the Collection: 11:18
Outro: 27:44
Bloopers: 28:48

Watch our Décorum playthrough on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcFfns7UfbU
Check out Foster the Meeple: https://www.youtube.com/@FostertheMeeple

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Décorum: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344554/decorum
FORK: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/370095/fork

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

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Episode 170 - Review-A-Palooza

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a whole bunch of games they played recently, and that's all we do this episode! We talk about Escape Team, Cursed Tales (online escape rooms), Cold Case: Murder with Interest, the EXIT: The Game - Advent Calendars, Cryptid: Urban Legends, Namiji, Orp: The Market for Space Merchant Translators, Oh Really?, Stay Cool, and Lands of Galzyr.

Announcements: 1:01
Recent Games: 3:17
Outro: 38:36

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Cursed Tales playthroughs: https://youtu.be/y-l76afXa5k and https://youtu.be/A7RJCfuXiGg
More escape room games! https://youtu.be/dpn12NrIaHU

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Escape Team: https://www.escape-team.com/
Cursed Tales (affiliate link): https://cursed-tales.com/?afid=blitz
Cold Case: Murder with Interest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/365691/cold-case-murder-interest
Exit: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Mystery of the Ice Cave: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317434/exit-game-advent-calendar-mystery-ice-cave
Exit: The Game - Advent Calendar: The Hunt for the Golden Book: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/343322/exit-game-advent-calendar-hunt-golden-book
Cryptid: Urban Legends: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/343274/cryptid-urban-legends
Namiji: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275215/namiji
Orp: The Market for Space Merchant Translators: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371637/orp-market-space-merchant-translators
Oh Really?: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341192/oh-really
Stay Cool: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267475/stay-cool
Lands of Galzyr: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281474/lands-galzyr

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/337

Episode 169 - Kidding Around

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Draw the Line, Dexterity Jane, Soundbox, Echoes The Microchip, and Jekyll vs. Hyde. We then talk about games that are good for playing with children.

Recent Games: 0:42
Children's Games: 13:52
Outro: 30:01
Bloopers: 30:57

Top 10 Kid Games with One Pip Wonder: https://youtu.be/SzTE7PZyO7E
CoraQuest expansion Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/coraquest-keep-on-questing-expansion/

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Draw the Line: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/306170/draw-line
Dexterity Jane: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300527/dexterity-jane
Sound Box: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302876/sound-box
echoes: The Microchip: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342209/echoes-microchip
Jekyll vs. Hyde: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/297129/jekyll-vs-hyde

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/336

Episode 168 - 15 Min or Less

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Venn, Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness, and Ready Set Bet. We then talk about games that take less than 15 minutes to play!

Announcements: 0:42
Recent Games: 1:36
Short Games: 15:11
Outro: 28:23
Bloopers: 29:19

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Venn: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360175/venn
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368541/disney-tim-burtons-nightmare-christmas-merry-madne
Ready Set Bet: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/351040/ready-set-bet

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/335

Episode 167 - Great Gateways

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Pocket Book Adventures, The Mysterious Case of Dancing Mania, Connected Clues, and Gutenberg. We then talk about what "gateway games" are and some games we like using to show people what's out there in the board gaming hobby! And finally, Crystal goes over the etymology of the word 'Clue.'

Announcements: 0:49
Recent Games: 1:28
Gateway Games: 15:54
Board Game Etymology - 'Clue': 30:53
Outro: 32:59
Bloopers: 33:55

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Pocket Book Adventures: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358663/pocket-book-adventures
-on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grumpy-spider-games/pocket-book-adventures?refid=97319
The Mysterious Case of Dancing Mania: https://www.wackywheels.nl/escape-games/products/?edition=MG0008&variant=printed
Connected Clues: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367197/connected-clues
Gutenberg: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339958/gutenberg

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/333

Episode 166 - Unplugged Games

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including LOK, The Mysterious Case of Dancing Mania, and Nicodemus. We then talk about turning video games into board games and which video games we'd like to see as board games.

Announcements: 0:41
Recent Games: 1:12
Video Games as Board Games: 12:44
Outro: 30:43
Bloopers: 31:38

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LOK: https://www.blazgracar.com/lok
The Mysterious Case of Dancing Mania: https://www.wackywheels.nl/escape-games/
Nicodemus: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334644/nicodemus

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For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/332

Episode 165 - Think Inside The Box

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Desktop HEBOCON Battle Kit and The Cupid Crisis. We then talk about board game.... boxes! And other containers, receptacles, or holders that board games can come in.

Recent Games: 0:38
Board Game Boxes: 11:52
Outro: 28:01
Bloopers: 28:57

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Desktop HEBOCON Battle Kit: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240415/desktop-hebocon-battle-kit
Holiday Hijinks #4: The Cupid Crisis: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345046/holiday-hijinks-4-cupid-crisis

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/331

Episode 164 - Chit Chat

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Village Green and Living Forest. We then take a break from a specific topic of the week and just chat with each other about Crystal's new gaming table, Ambie's Kickstarter, the board game community, and Ambie's kids.

Recent Games: 0:35
Chit Chat: 11:10
Outro: 28:36

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Village Green: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300583/village-green
Living Forest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/328479/living-forest

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/330

Episode 163 - Gen Con Hot Takes

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Crystal, and special guest Nick (@Nyobari) discuss a couple games they played recently, including Master Word, Voices In My Head, and Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition. We then ask Nick about his time at Gen Con and hear some of his hot takes!

Announcements: 0:38
Recent Games: 4:18
Gen Con Hot Takes: 17:04
Outro: 38:16
Bloopers: 39:20

Check out Ambie's book on Kickstarter now! The last day is Tuesday, August 16! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day

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Master Word: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302734/master-word
Voices In My Head: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354254/voices-my-head
Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-box-deluxe-edition

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/329

Episode 162 - Good Game Etiquette

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The One Ring RPG and Paint the Roses. We then talk about some good etiquette you can have while gaming, hosting, or attending a game night. And then Crystal revives the etymology segment with the origin of the word 'Etiquette'!

Announcements: 0:47
Recent Games: 2:55
Game Etiquette: 18:41
Board Game Etymology - 'Etiquette': 28:45
Outro: 29:58
Bloopers: 30:53

Check out Ambie's book on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day

Check out our Tabletop Tag video: https://youtu.be/wIyTD0Ls3O0

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

The One Ring: https://boardgamegeek.com/rpg/72513/one-ring-2nd-ed
The One Ring Starter Set: https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/348191/one-ring-starter-set
Paint the Roses: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253759/paint-roses

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/328

Episode 161 - Top 5 Word Games

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including echoes: The Cocktail, echoes: The Microchip, and Birds of a Feather. We then list off our top 5 favorite word games!

Announcements: 0:37
Recent Games: 1:33
Top 5 Word Games: 8:54
Outro: 36:22
Bloopers: 37:17

Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/
or https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

echoes: The Cocktail: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342210/echoes-cocktail
echoes: The Microchip: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342209/echoes-microchip
Birds of a Feather: Western North America: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358000/birds-feather-western-north-america
Birds of a Feather on Gamefound: https://gamefound.com/projects/snowbrightstudio/birds-of-a-feather-western-north-america

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/327

Episode 160 - No Teacher Required

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances Core Set and Quirky Circuits: Penny & Gizmo's Snow Day! We then talk about games that we think a non-hobby gamer could learn on their own.

Recent Games: 0:43
No Teacher Games: 13:34
Outro: 24:28

Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/
or https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances Core Set: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/357746/disney-sorcerers-arena-epic-alliances-core-set
Quirky Circuits: Penny & Gizmo's Snow Day!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356133/quirky-circuits-penny-gizmos-snow-day

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/326

Episode 159 - Campaign Games

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Hinck's Gazette Boxed Set, Origins: First Builders, and PUSH. We then are joined by Pam, a patron of the show, to talk about campaign games, what we like and dislike about them, and some of our favorite campaign games.

Recent Games: 0:46
Campaign Games: 12:14
Outro: 34:39
Bloopers: 35:35

Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/
or https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

The Hinck's Gazette Boxed Set: https://www.teambluefish.com/product-page/gazette-boxed-set-1-vol-1-issues-2-6
Origins: First Builders: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322588/origins-first-builders
PUSH: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/265256/push

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/325

Episode 158 - Gaming at Weddings

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth and Colt Express. We then are joined by Matt, a patron of the show, to talk about what board games might be good to play at a wedding reception for people who don't want to dance!

Announcements: 0:42
Recent Games: 2:00
Wedding Games: 14:22
Outro: 32:12
Bloopers: 33:07

Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/
or https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269385/lord-rings-journeys-middle-earth
Colt Express: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158899/colt-express

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/324

Episode 157 - 6th Anniversary Show

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Hidden Leaders and Get on Board: New York & London. We then reminisce about the past 6 years of Board Game Blitz and celebrate our 6 year podcast anniversary!

Announcements: 0:37
Recent Games: 1:26
6 Year Anniversary: 12:18
Outro: 40:09
Bloopers: 41:13

Watch our 6 year anniversary video to enter our contest: https://youtu.be/K7gxz_rNaiI

Links to videos mentioned:
Tragedy Looper Review: https://youtu.be/5n_XKwZvuTE
Board Game Blitz music video: https://youtu.be/RPXXZMQZbYQ

Streamers mentioned:
Joe Sondow: https://www.twitch.tv/JoeSondow
Ruel Gaviola: https://www.twitch.tv/ruelgaviola
Panda8ngel: https://www.twitch.tv/panda8ngel
PhantomMeeple: https://www.twitch.tv/phantommeeple
Room 51: https://www.twitch.tv/room51live
Tabletop Live Network: https://www.tabletoplivenetwork.com/

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Hidden Leaders: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/320718/hidden-leaders
Get on Board: New York & London: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/347013/get-board-new-york-london

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/323

Episode 156 - Top 5 Worker Placement Games

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion and Planet Unknown. We then talk about worker placement games and our top 5 board games with worker placement.

Announcements: 0:45
Recent Games: 1:30
Top 5 Worker Placement Games: 13:04
Outro: 38:09
Bloopers: 39:07

Watch our 6 year anniversary video to enter our contest: https://youtu.be/K7gxz_rNaiI

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302344/scooby-doo-escape-haunted-mansion
Planet Unknown: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/258779/planet-unknown

Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz

This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/321

Episode 155 - Are Lawn Games Board Games?

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Tales From the Loop: The Board Game and Loco Momo. We then talk about the intersection between giant dexterity board games and lawn games.

Announcements: 0:39
Recent Games:1:20
Lawn Games: 12:14
Outro: 28:29

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Tales From the Loop: The Board Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/306676/tales-loop-board-game
Loco Momo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317299/loco-momo

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/320

Episode 154 - A Game By Any Other Name

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they both played recently, Switch & Signal. We then talk about what can make a good board game name and some board games that we think have good names.

Announcements: 0:38
Recent Games: 2:26
Good Game Names: 11:31
Outro: 26:13
Bloopers: 27:08

Watch us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/boardgameblitz and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/boardgameblitz YouTube Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPKAB8xFygkDQzCUPyrZxQ

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Switch & Signal: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317311/switch-signal
Watch Ambie's playthrough: https://youtu.be/ycY0zODsiZA

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/319

Episode 153 - The 2021 Blitzies

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Book of Rituals and Mansplaining. We then have our annual awards show, the 2021 Blitzies!

Announcements: 0:43
Recent Games: 1:24
The 2021 Blitzies: 10:55
--Best Party Game: 12:25
--Best Card Game: 14:06
--Best Cooperative Game: 15:58
--Best Trick Taker: 19:20
--Best Family Game: 20:35
--Best Roll & Write Game: 22:52
--Best Escape Room Game: 24:08
--Best Theming: 28:14
--Biggest Surprise: 30:49
--Best Dexterity Game: 33:39
--Best New to Us Not 2021: 35:44
--Best Game of 2021: 38:10
--Looking Forward to in 2022: 39:25
Outro: 42:41
Bloopers: 43:36

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

The Book of Rituals: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/348425/book-rituals
Mansplaining: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356245/mansplaining

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/318

Episode 152 - Get-To-Know-You Games

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Crystal, and special guest Monique (@Gamefreakgeek) discuss a couple games they played recently, including some greeting card games from The Dark Imp. We then talk about our choices of games that we would give someone to help them get to know our personalities.

Announcements: 0:44
Recent Games: 1:16
Get to Know You Games: 16:22
Outro: 36:35
Bloopers: 37:30

Check out Monique on Twitter and Twitch!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamefreakgeek
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Gamefreakgeekgirl

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Six Greeting Card Games: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedarkimp/six-greetings-card-games
Playthrough of Guess How: https://youtu.be/CFqkEVzyJtg

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/316

Episode 151 - That’s Child’s Play!

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Fire in the Hole! and Stella: Dixit Universe. We then talk about playing children's games - not with children, but just with adults!

Announcements: 0:41
Recent Games: 2:09
Children's Games for Adults: 11:08
Outro: 26:01

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Fire in the Hole!: https://fireinthehole.mcmiller.fun/
Stella: Dixit Universe: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329845/stella-dixit-universe

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This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/315

Episode 150 - Listener Q&A

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0000

This is episode 150 of our podcast! To celebrate, Ambie and Crystal spend the whole episode answering questions from you, our listeners!

Announcements: 0:35
Q&A: 1:11
Outro: 42:34
Bloopers: 43:29

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz

This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/

For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/314

Episode 149 - Personal Gaming Evolution

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume Two and The Hunger. We then talk about how our gaming tastes have evolved in the time we've been playing board games.

Ask us questions for our next episode on this thread on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/2784069/ask-us-anything

Announcements: 0:42
Recent Games: 1:43
Gaming Evolution: 15:21
Outro: 33:56

Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS

Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume Two: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/335764/unmatched-battle-legends-volume-two
The Hunger: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/339906/hunger

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Episode 148 - Top 5 HABA Games

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0000

In this special episode, Ambie takes a backseat as her two guests take over the episode to discuss a couple games they played recently, including Boggle and Go Away Monster!. They then talk about our top 5 games from the publisher HABA.
Video version of the podcast with subtitles: https://youtu.be/zlrE6ImU6FE

Recent Games: 0:35
Top 5 HABA Games: 1:06
Outro: 4:16

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Boggle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1293/boggle
Go Away Monster!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6714/go-away-monster

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Episode 147 - Top 5 BGG Top 100 Unplayed

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including System Gateway and Escape Room in a Box: Time Drifters - Isabel's Story and Kira's Story. We then talk about our top 5 games we haven't played yet that are currently (as of when we recorded this episode) in the top 100 of Board Game Geek!

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Announcements: 0:49
Recent Games: 2:35
Top 5 Unplayed Games: 14:52
Outro: 31:54
Bloopers: 32:49

Episode 11- For Shame!: https://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/27/episode-11-for-shame

Watch the Brothers Murph Gloomhaven video! https://youtu.be/dHQAZcXYd08

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System Gateway: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345976/system-gateway-fan-expansion-android-netrunner
Escape Room in a Box: Time Drifters - Isabel's Story: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/347504/escape-room-box-time-drifters-isabels-story
Escape Room in a Box: Time Drifters - Kira's Story: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/347503/escape-room-box-time-drifters-kiras-story

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Episode 146 - Back from PAX

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they both played recently, Mission: Elfpossible. Crystal then tells Ambie all about her time at PAX Unplugged last weekend!

Recent Games: 0:40
PAX Unplugged: 11:52
Outro: 38:02

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Mission: Elfpossible: https://puzzlingpursuits.com/products/mission-elfpossible

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Episode 145 - Cull House

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including That Time You Killed Me and TIME Stories Revolution: The Hadal Project. We then talk about culling our collection - how we decide which games to cull and how we do (or don't) actually go about culling them!

Announcements: 0:47
Recent Games: 1:56
Culling: 20:41
Outro: 35:32
Bloopers: 36:27

No Pun Included's culling video: https://youtu.be/BNFuMiwS9As

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That Time You Killed Me: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344258/time-you-killed-me
TIME Stories Revolution: The Hadal Project: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/287742/time-stories-revolution-hadal-project

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Episode 144 - 5 Fav Movies

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Aeon's End and Riverside. We then take a break from talking about board games to talk about our top 5 favorite movies!

Announcements: 0:38
Recent Games: 3:07
Top 5 Movies: 15:17
Outro: 38:50
Bloopers: 39:49

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Aeon's End: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/191189/aeons-end
Riverside: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/321108/riverside

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Episode 143 - Playing by the Rules

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Durian Dash, Arachnoir, and Overboss. We then are joined by special guest Matt to talk about how important it is to play games by the correct rules.

Recent Games: 0:45
Playing by the Rules: 12:13
Outro: 35:31
Bloopers: 36:35

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Durian Dash: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/340396/durian-dash
Arachnoir: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350202/arachnoir
Overboss: A Boss Monster Adventure: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/310192/overboss-boss-monster-adventure

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Episode 142 - Luck Be a Board Game

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Crystal, and special guest Pam discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum and Cubitos. We then talk about luck in board games and why we like or dislike it.

Announcements: 0:50
Recent Games: 1:34
Luck in Games: 12:49
Outro: 30:33
Bloopers: 31:46

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Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/307561/steam-feast-dim-sum
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steam-up/steam-up-a-feast-of-dim-sum/
Cubitos: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298069/cubitos

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Episode 141 - Flying Solo

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including For Science! and Cascadia. We then talk about playing board games solo and what types of games we like to play solo.

Recent Games:
Solo Gaming:
Outro:
Bloopers:

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For Science!: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/280834/science
For Science! playthrough: https://youtu.be/UnEDrAYXKOE
Cascadia: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295947/cascadia

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Episode 140 - Top 5 Games That Make Us Laugh

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Rolling Stock Stars and There is No Game: Wrong Dimension. We then list our top 5 games that make us laugh!

Announcements: 0:40
Recent Games: 1:35
Top 5 Games That Make Us Laugh: 13:56
Outro: 38:03
Bloopers: 39:16

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Rolling Stock Stars: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298154/rolling-stock-stars
There is No Game: Wrong Dimension: https://www.drawmeapixel.com/

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Episode 139 - The Expansion of Expansions

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Wok and Roll, Kopi King, and Chope. We then talk about board game expansions and what makes us like or dislike them.

Recent Games: 0:41
Replayability: 14:57
Outro: 35:08

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Wok and Roll: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/319320/wok-and-roll
Kopi King: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312726/kopi-king
Chope: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286661/chope

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Episode 138 - The Importance of Being Replayable

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Project Nos, Flapjack Flipout, and TEN. We then talk about replayability in games and what things can make a game replayable.

Announcements: 0:45
Recent Games: 2:09
Replayability: 12:55
Outro: 26:37
Bloopers: 27:41

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Project Nos: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201992/project-nos
Flapjack Flipout: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180421/flapjack-flipout
TEN: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/335609/ten

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Episode 137 - Bad But Good

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Murder at the Motel, MicroMacro: Crime City, and Gartic Phone. We then list our top five favorite games that we're bad at but still like.

Announcements: 0:44
Recent Games: 2:04
Top 5 Games We're Bad At: 9:55
Outro: 32:47
Bloopers: 34:00

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Murder at the Motel: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341401/murder-motel
MicroMacro: Crime City: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/318977/micromacro-crime-city
Gartic Phone: https://garticphone.com/

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Episode 136 - Games for Non-Gamers

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including The Game: Face to Face and Atmosfear. We then talk about some ways we can play games with people who don't usually play board games.

Announcements: 0:45
Recent Games: 1:54
Non-Gamers: 13:53
Outro: 28:25
Bloopers: 29:38

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The Game: Face to Face: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/236461/game-face-face
Atmosfear: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337017/atmosfear

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Episode 135 - Top 5 Polyomino Games

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Escape from the Science Lab of Shifting Rules, Escape from the Two Base Stations, Escape from Lockdown: The Demon Fortress, Webscapade Season 0: Welcome to Argenia, and Nidavellir. We then list off our top 5 favorite polyomino board games!

Announcements: 0:43
Recent Games: 1:38
Top 5 Polyomino Games: 16:12
Outro: 32:20
Bloopers: 33:15

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Escape from the Science Lab of Shifting Rules: https://realescapegame.jp/events/sciencelab-shifting-rules.html
Escape from the Two Base Stations: https://realescapegame.jp/events/escape-from-the-two-base-stations.html
Escape from Lockdown: The Demon Fortress: https://realescapegame.jp/events/escape-from-the-lockdown-the-demon-fortress.html
Webscapade Season 0: Welcome to Argenia: https://webscapade.com/Home/Adventures
(use the promo code “blitz” to get 25% off through end of July at https://webscapade.com/)
Nidavellir: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/293014/nidavellir

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Episode 134 - Gaming Gatherings

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Escape Room: The Game - Puzzle Adventure: Secret of the Scientist, Exit: The Game + Puzzle - The Sacred Temple, and The Search for Planet X. We then talk about some tips for hosting game days and nights.

Announcements: 0:47
Recent Games: 1:43
Gaming Gatherings: 15:03
Outro: 32:05

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Escape Room: The Game - Puzzle Adventure: Secret of the Scientist: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337690/escape-room-game-puzzle-adventures-secret-scientis
Exit: The Game + Puzzle - The Sacred Temple: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298281/exit-game-puzzle-sacred-temple
The Search for Planet X: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279537/search-planet-x

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Episode 133 - Togetherness

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Bilder, Cold Case: A Pinch of Murder, Cold Case: A Story to Die For, and Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game. We then talk about some of our favorite games we've played together over the years.

Announcements: 0:45
Recent Games: 2:55
Gaming Together: 12:21
Outro: 32:06
Bloopers: 33:10

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Bilder: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255291/bilder
Cold Case: A Pinch of Murder: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338549/cold-case-pinch-murder
Cold Case: A Story to Die For: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337863/cold-case-story-die
Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/335678/lets-make-bus-route-dice-game

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Episode 132 - The New Normal

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Funny Pages, The Search for Planet X, and Jackpot Payout. Since we just celebrated our 5 year podcast anniversary, we then revisit our topic of our first episode, conventions!

Announcements: 0:41
Recent Games: 3:06
Conventions: 13:46
Outro: 30:09
Bloopers: 31:13

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Funny Pages: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/330837/funny-pages-comical-puzzle-game
The Search for Planet X: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279537/search-planet-x
Jackpot Payout: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/299910/jackpot-payout

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Episode 131 - Apptastic

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal talk about Escape Tales: Low Memory, Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwoods, and Stay Cool. We then talk about board games that use a digital app and what we think about them.

Announcements: 0:53
Recent Games: 4:08
Apps in Games: 17:07
Outro: 34:53
Bloopers: 35:46

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Escape Tales: Low Memory: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/282291/escape-tales-low-memory
Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwoods: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/299800/escape-tales-children-wyrmwoods
Stay Cool: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267475/stay-cool

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Episode 130 - The Theme's The Thing

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Winning Streak (a book), The Meaples (a song album), and Musical Chairs (this one's a board game). We then talk about unique themes in board games.

Recent Games: 0:43
Unique Themes: 11:00
Outro: 26:50
Bloopers: 27:45

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Winning Streak: http://winningstreakbook.com/
The Meaples album: https://themeaples.bandcamp.com/releases
Musical Chairs: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294216/musical-chairs

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Episode 129 - Rock and Roll and Write

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Hey Yo and Draftosaurus. We then talk about our top 5 favorite roll & write games. Announcements: 0:37 Recent Games: 2:51 Top 5 Roll & Write: 11:26 Outro: 37:36 Bloopers: 38:31 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Vote for the Golden Geek Awards: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame Hey Yo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324467/hey-yo Draftosaurus: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/264055/draftosaurus Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/283/episode-129-rock-and-roll-and-write

Episode 128 - Mental Health in Games

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Black Sonata and Viscounts of the West Kingdom. We then talk about how mental health and mental illness is depicted in board games. Recent Games: 0:39 Mental Health: 12:11 Outro: 29:44 Bloopers: 30:39 Listen to Meeple Overboard's discussion on mental health: https://www.dicetower.com/game-podcast/meeple-overboard/mental-health-depression-and-board-games-dan-hughes Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Black Sonata: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231218/black-sonata Viscounts of the West Kingdom: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/296151/viscounts-west-kingdom Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/282/episode-128-mental-health-in-games

Episode 127 - Savor the Flavor

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Horrified and The Castles of Tuscany. We then talk about flavor text in board games. In the return of the Board Game Etymology segment, Crystal discusses the origins of the word "flavor." Announcements: 0:47 Recent Games: 1:54 Flavor Text: 13:25 Board Game Etymology - 'Flavor': 31:32 Outro: 33:02 Bloopers: 34:15 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Horrified: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/282524/horrified The Castles of Tuscany: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300327/castles-tuscany Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/279/episode-127-savor-the-flavor

Episode 126 - The 2020 Blitzies

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Rosetta: The Lost Language, Dream Runners, and Break In: Area 51. We then host the annual Blitzies for 2020! Announcements: 0:44 Recent Games: 2:00 The 2020 Blitzies: 11:05 --Top 5 Games of 2021: 11:05 --Best New to Us: 18:06 --Best Cooperative Game: 21:05 --Best Solo Game: 21:30 --Best Escape Room Game: 23:06 --Best Roll & Write: 24:02 --Best Underrated Game: 25:15 --Biggest Surprise: 26:57 --Most Innovative: 29:21 --2020 Looking Forward to Recap: 30:28 --2021 Looking Forward to: 32:04 Outro: 34:29 Bloopers: 35:33 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Rosetta: The Lost Language: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286770/rosetta-lost-language Dream Runners: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/301002/dream-runners Break In: Area 51: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/316594/break-area-51 Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/278/episode-126-the-2020-blitzies

Episode 125 - And the Crowd Goes Wild!

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Night Market and The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance Game. We then discuss what can make board games fun to watch instead of just play. Announcements: 0:42 Recent Games: 2:49 Spectating Games: 15:28 Outro: 24:20 Bloopers: 25:15 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Night Market: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/310619/night-market The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/293981/adventure-zone-bureau-balance-game Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/276/episode-125-and-the-crowd-goes-wild

Episode 124 - Alphabetical Part 3

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss The Shores of Tripoli and Calico. We then finish our list of our favorite game from each letter of the alphabet with part 3 of 3. Announcements: 0:41 Recent Games: 2:12 Favorite Game Each Letter Part 3: 9:58 Outro: 32:10 Bloopers: 32:57 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS The Shores of Tripoli: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237860/shores-tripoli Calico: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283155/calico For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/269/episode-124-alphabetical-part-3

Episode 123 - Alphabetical Part 2

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss The Enigma Emporium Puzzle Postcards Series 2: Cycle of Learning and 5er Finden. We then countinue talking about our favorite game from each letter of the alphabet with part 2 of 3. Announcements: 0:42 Recent Games: 1:53 Favorite Game Each Letter Part 2: 10:19 Outro: 30:44 Bloopers: 31:31 The Enigma Emporium: https://www.theenigmaemporium.com/ 5er Finden: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285535/5er-finden For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/268/episode-123-alphabetical-part-2

Episode 122 - Alphabetical Part 1

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Cuba Libre and Carpe Diem. We then start a 3-part series where we talk about our favorite game from each letter of the alphabet, starting from the end. Crystal then discusses the origin of the word "Alphabet." Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 1:31 Favorite Game Each Letter Part 1: 15:25 Board Game Etymology - 'Alphabet': 30:57 Outro: 31:55 Bloopers: 32:51 Cuba Libre: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/111799/cuba-libre Carpe Diem: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245934/carpe-diem For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/267/episode-122-alphabetical-part-1

Episode 121 - Interview with Toby Mao

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie interviews Toby Mao, the creator of https://18xx.games/ Interview intro: 0:23 18xx.games: 5:27 Outro: 32:48 18xx slack: https://join.slack.com/t/18xxgames/shared_invite/zt-8ksy028m-CSZC~G5QtiFv60_jdqqulQ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/266/episode-121-interview-with-toby-mao

Episode 120 - But This is A GOOD Game!

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Adventure Games: The Volcanic Island and playing games on Board Game Arena. We then talk about our "top" ten games from low ranking games on BoardGameGeek. Announcements: 0:49 Recent Games: 4:11 Top Bottom Games: 16:29 Outro: 32:30 Bloopers: 33:34 This episode was inspired by this geeklist on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/277847/top-ten-games-starting-bottom Adventure Games: The Volcanic Island: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284082/adventure-games-volcanic-island Board Game Arena: https://boardgamearena.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/265/episode-120-but-this-is-a-good-game

Episode 119 - What's Up With Blitz?

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Escape Room in a Box: Flashback and Star Wars: Unlock!. We then talk about our lives and some things we do and content we make outside of the podcast. Recent Games: 0:48 State of the Blitz: 11:26 Outro: 32:49 Bloopers: 33:53 Join our discord server: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Escape Room in a Box: Flashback: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279911/escape-room-box-flashback Star Wars: Unlock!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312267/star-wars-unlock For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/264/episode-119-what-s-up-with-blitz

Episode 118 - Games We’ve Never Discussed

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Disciple Detective and The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game. We then talk about some games that we've never (or rarely) talked about before, at least on the podcast! Announcements: 0:44 Recent Games: 3:31 Games We've Never Discussed: 13:32 Outro: 30:53 Bloopers: 31:57 Disciple Detective: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/297735/disciple-detective The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/316750/princess-bride-adventure-book-game For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/262/episode-118-games-we-ve-never-discussed

Episode 117 - The Evolution of ‘Euros’

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss King of the Roll and Prisma Arena. Then Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'Eurogame' before we discuss what euro games are and how they have changed over the years. Announcements: 0:45 Recent Games: 2:29 Thematic Segment & Etymology: 15:14 Board Game Etymology - 'Eurogame': 15:50 Euro Games: 17:29 Outro: 31:15 Bloopers: 32:10 King of the Roll: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286222/king-roll (Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gaardgames/king-of-the-roll-a-brazilian-jiu-jitsu-fighting-game) Prisma Arena: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277692/prisma-arena For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/261/episode-117-the-evolution-of-euros

Episode 116 - SpOoky Games

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss The Curious Elevator of Mr. Hincks and the Blinks game system. We then talk about spooooky games and some ways that games can create tension, dread, or surprise. Recent Games: 0:46 Spooky Games: 14:59 Outro: 29:23 Bloopers: 30:27 The Curious Elevator of Mr. Hincks: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/311017/curious-elevator-mr-hincks Hincks Gazette: https://www.teambluefish.com/hincksgazette Blinks: https://move38.com/collections/blinks (Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/move38/blinks-smart-board-game-system-epic-adventure-expansion) For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/259/episode-116-spooky-games

Episode 115 - One in A Hundred Part 2B

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Project L and Cartographers Heroes. We then finish our part two of our one in a hundred games list with our top game from each set of 100 in the top 1501-2000 ranked games on BoardGameGeek! Recent Games: 0:45 One in a Hundred Part 2B: 9:28 Outro: 26:08 Bloopers: 27:04 Project L: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/260180/project-l Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardcubator/project-l-finesse For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/258/episode-115-one-in-a-hundred-part-2b

Episode 114 - One in A Hundred Part 2A

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Gridopolis and Battlestar Galactica. We then continue our one in a hundred games list with our top game from each set of 100 in the top 1001-1500 ranked games on BoardGameGeek! Recent Games: 0:42 One in a Hundred Part 2A: 15:25 Outro: 28:45 Bloopers: 29:40 Gridopolis: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267418/gridopolis Gridopolis preorder: https://shop.gridopolis.games/ Battlestar Galactica: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37111/battlestar-galactica-board-game Vassal Engine: http://www.vassalengine.org/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/257/episode-114-one-in-a-hundred-part-2a

Episode 113 - Tips for Teaching

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Egyptia and GRBLD. We then talk about some tips for how to teach board games well. Announcements: 0:40 Recent Games: 1:41 Teaching Games: 8:41 Outro: 27:04 Bloopers: 28:08 Egyptia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298431/egyptia GRBLD: https://inkwellgames.com/grbld/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/255/episode-113-tips-for-teaching

Episode 112 - 9-to-5 Games

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Carte Rouge and Choose Your Own Adventure: House of Danger. We then talk about board games that attempt to simulate real-world jobs. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 1:51 Real-World Jobs: 9:52 Outro: 25:26 Bloopers: 26:30 Carte Rouge: https://www.theenigmaemporium.com/online-store/Carte-Rouge-p178783689 CYOA: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251420/choose-your-own-adventure-house-danger For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/254/episode-112-9-to-5-games

Episode 111 - One In A Hundred

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal talk about their ten one in a hundred games - their top game from each set of 100 in the top 1000 as ranked on BoardGameGeek! Announcements: 0:42 One in a Hundred Games: 2:07 Outro: 28:12 Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/ Top 10 One in a Hundred Games by The Brothers Murph: https://youtu.be/CPiqItbWRKU For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/253/episode-111-one-in-a-hundred

Episode 110 - Listener Q&A

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Break In Alcatraz. We then have a Q&A episode where we answer a bunch of listener questions! Announcements: 0:37 Recent Games: 2:27 Listener Q&A: 9:21 Outro: 38:05 Bloopers: 39:01 Break In Alcatraz: http://www.breakintoescape.com/ Check out Crystal's events at GenCant: https://www.gencant.com/have-a-blast-with-crystal-pisano-at-gencant-2020/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/252/episode-110-listener-q-a

Episode 109 - My Game Wants to Party All the Time

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss LEGACY: Quest for a Family Treasure and Bites. We then talk about party games with special guest and patron of the show Pam. Announcements: 0:47 Recent Games: 1:57 Party Games: 11:55 Outro: 27:28 Bloopers: 28:41 LEGACY: Quest for a Family Treasure: http://www.argyxgames.com/index_legacy?lang=en (on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/argyxgames/legacy-quest-for-a-family-treasure-0) Bites: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/277927/bites For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/250/episode-109-my-game-wants-to-party-all-the-time

Episode 108 - Virtual Gaming Con Recap

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Unlock!: Timeless Adventures and Conundrum Escape Rooms - Virtual Hollywood Mystery. We then talk about our time at Virtual Gaming Con, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'virtual.' Announcements: 0:49 Recent Games: 1:29 Virtual Gaming Con: 12:58 Board Game Etymology - 'Virtual': 27:19 Outro: 28:12 Bloopers: 29:25 Unlock!: Timeless Adventures: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279613/unlock-timeless-adventures Conundrum Escape Rooms - Virtual Hollywood Mystery: https://www.conundrumescaperooms.com/virtual-hollywood-mystery-play-online/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/249/episode-108-virtual-gaming-con-recap

Episode 107 - Top 5 Game Themes

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss some Ravensburger Escape Puzzles and Slay the Spire. We then talk about our top 5 themes in board games. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 2:17 Top 5 Game Themes: 13:02 Outro: 31:52 Bloopers: 32:56 Ravensburger Escape Puzzles: https://www.ravensburger.org/uk/discover/escape-puzzles/index.html Slay the Spire: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/slay-the-spire-switch/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/247/episode-107-top-5-game-themes

Episode 106 - From 8-Bit to VR

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 18Chesapeake (on 18xx.games) and Dragonheart (on boardgamearena.com). We then talk about our history of playing video games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'arcade.' Recent Games: 1:59 Video Games: 11:06 Board Game Etymology - 'Arcade': 31:36 Outro: 32:46 Bloopers: 33:50 Play 18xx games online at https://www.18xx.games/ We suggest that you learn more about and donate to the following organizations: Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ The Bail Project: https://bailproject.org/ The National Bail Fund Network: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ The Loveland Foundation: https://www.thelovelandfoundation.org/ NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/ Black Table Arts: http://www.blacktablearts.com/ Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ 18Chesapeake: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253608/18chesapeake Dragonheart: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/66171/dragonheart For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/246/episode-106-from-8-bit-to-vr

Episode 105 - 4 YEARS OF BLITZ

Thu, 21 May 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss a few games in the Exit: The Game series - The Catacombs of Horror, The House of Riddles, and The Haunted Roller Coaster. We then celebrate our anniversary with a lookback on the last 4 years of the Board Game Blitz podcast. Recent Games: 0:44 4 Year Anniversary: 11:45 Listener Clips: 29:47 Outro: 37:28 Bloopers: 38:14 Watch our latest music video parody! Play it Believe Me (parody of Take Me or Leave Me): https://youtu.be/YvkZAdv67I4 Exit: The Game - The Catacombs of Horror: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255675/exit-game-catacombs-horror Exit: The Game - The House of Riddles: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/226519/exit-game-house-riddles Exit: The Game - The Haunted Roller Coaster: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269968/exit-game-haunted-roller-coaster For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/244/episode-105-4-years-of-blitz

Episode 104 - Just the Two of Us

Thu, 07 May 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1889 (on 18xx.games) and Forgotten Waters. We then talk about two player gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'duel.' Announcements: 0:46 Recent Games: 1:28 Two Player Gaming: 15:19 Board Game Etymology - 'Duel': 27:03 Outro: 28:10 Bloopers: 29:06 Play 1889 online at https://www.18xx.games/ Crystal's Forgotten Waters Playthrough: Part 1 - https://youtu.be/5sw2uQ4MPHU Part 2 - https://youtu.be/03wnZ2uBYEo 1889: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/23540/1889-history-shikoku-railways Forgotten Waters: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302723/forgotten-waters

Episode 103 - Take Your Turn!

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Subtext Game, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, and MegaCity: Oceania. We then talk about analysis paralysis in board gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'analysis.' Recent Games: 0:56 Analysis Paralysis: 10:31 Board Game Etymology - 'Analysis': 23:38 Outro: 24:38 Bloopers: 25:33 Subtext Game: https://subtextgame.com/ The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284083/crew-quest-planet-nine MegaCity: Oceania: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266304/megacity-oceania

Episode 102 - Gaming During a Pandemic

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Crystal, and patron of the show Pam talk about ways to game without leaving the house. Gaming Inside: 1:46 Outro: 26:43 Bloopers: 27:38 Publisher Free Stay at Home offers: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/271049/publisher-covid-19-response-offers-free-stay-home For more links to things discussed, see the full show notes on our website: http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/239

Episode 101 - Underrated & Overlooked Games

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Adventure Games: The Dungeon, Adventure Games: Monochrome Inc., and Unmatched: Battle of Legends. We then talk about some underrated and overlooked games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'rate.' Announcements: 0:54 Recent Games: 1:23 Underrated & Overlooked Games: 15:29 Board Game Etymology - 'Rate': 29:06 Outro: 30:00 Bloopers: 30:55 Adventure Games: The Dungeon: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267813/adventure-games-dungeon Adventure Games: Monochrome Inc.: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267814/adventure-games-monochrome-inc Unmatched: Battle of Legends: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274637/unmatched-battle-legends-volume-one

Episode 100 - Blitz Game is Broken

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal are joined by Nick, Mike, Matthew, and Dave from the This Game is Broken podcast to celebrate the 100th episode of Board Game Blitz with a game show! Intro part 2: 3:17 Round 1 - Ready, Set Up, Go!: 5:49 Round 2 - 18xx: 17:56 Round 3 - Vanessa Parody: 27:30 Round 4 - Higher or Lower: 36:16 Outro: 45:30 Bloopers: 46:42 Enter the contest here: https://gleam.io/competitions/eD0vg-board-game-blitz-100th-episode-game-giveaway This Game is Broken: https://thisgameisbroken.libsyn.com/ https://www.youtube.com/thisgameisbroken

Episode 99 - Top 5 Kickstarter Games

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Detective Stories: Case 1 - The Fire in Adlerstein and Betrayal Legacy. We then talk about the role of Kickstarter in board games and share our top 5 Kickstarter games. Announcements: 0:47 Recent Games: 3:07 Kickstarter: 11:16 Top 5 Kickstarter Games: 19:02 Outro: 32:04 Bloopers: 33:00 Enter the contest here: https://gleam.io/competitions/eD0vg-board-game-blitz-100th-episode-game-giveaway Detective Stories: Case 1 - The Fire in Adlerstein: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/261145/detective-stories-case-1-fire-adlerstein Betrayal Legacy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240196/betrayal-legacy

Episode 98 - The 2019 Blitzies

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal host the annual Blitzies for 2019 games! Announcements: 0:49 2019 Blitzies: 2:49 --Best New to Us: 5:01 --Best Roll & Write: 6:55 --Best Escape Room Game: 7:45 --Most Unique: 8:40 --Most Underrated: 10:00 --Best Solo Game: 12:25 --Best Small Box Game: 12:41 --Biggest Surprise: 12:59 --Best IP Game: 13:52 --Best Kids/Family Game: 14:23 --Most Innovative: 15:09 --Best Foreign Game: 15:58 --Top 5 2019 Games: 17:23 --2019 Looking Forward to Recap: 25:32 --2020 Looking Forward to: 28:19 Outro: 35:09 Bloopers: 36:22

Episode 97 - The Impression That I Get

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss City of the Big Shoulders and Fantastic Factories. We then talk about the importance of first impressions, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'opinion.' Announcements: 0:45 Recent Games: 1:13 First Impressions: 12:26 Board Game Etymology - 'Opinion': 27:05 Outro: 28:05 Bloopers: 29:09 City of the Big Shoulders: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/214880/city-big-shoulders Fantastic Factories: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/216600/fantastic-factories

Episode 96 - Challenging Resolutions

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Draw Your Own Conclusions, Grand Austria Hotel, Mystery House: Adventures in a Box, and Chocolate Factory. We then talk about board game challenges and resolutions and how they can affect your gaming. Recent Games: 0:51 Gaming Resolutions: 17:33 Outro: 28:53 Bloopers: 29:48 Draw Your Own Conclusions: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/273349/draw-your-own-conclusions Grand Austria Hotel: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/182874/grand-austria-hotel Mystery House: Adventures in a Box: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269537/mystery-house-adventures-box Chocolate Factory: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240567/chocolate-factory

Episode 95 - PAX Unplugged Recap

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss some Graphic Novel Adventures (Captive, Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations, and Your Town), Nokosu Dice, and Fafnir. We then talk about Crystal's time at PAX Unplugged. Announcements: 0:59 Recent Games: 2:02 PAX Unplugged: 14:03 Outro: 32:44 No Bloopers: 33:39 Captive: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/207898/captive Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244171/sherlock-holmes-four-investigations Your Town: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244153/your-town Nokosu Dice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294693/nokosu-dice Fafnir: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294233/fafnir

Episode 94 - Did You Notice A Theme?

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Tortured Cardboard, Roll Estate, and Silver & Gold. We then talk about light themes and dark themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'point.' Announcements: 0:58 Recent Games: 2:08 Theme: 12:18 Board Game Etymology - 'Point': 33:25 Outro: 34:48 Bloopers: 35:44 Tortured Cardboard: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Tortured-Cardboard/Philip-E-Orbanes/9781682618530 Roll Estate: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290982/roll-estate Silver & Gold: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270673/silver-gold

Episode 93 - What If Everyone Played Board Games?

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Unlock! Heroic Adventures and Funkoverse Strategy Game. We then talk about what the world would be like if everyone played board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'common.' Announcements: 0:50 Recent Games: 2:05 If Everyone Played Games: 16:12 Board Game Etymology - 'Common': 32:39 Outro: 33:59 Bloopers: 35:12 Unlock! Heroic Adventures: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266121/unlock-heroic-adventures Funkoverse Strategy Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284775/funkoverse-strategy-game

Episode 92 - Omnipotent Omnigamers

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Crystal and special guest host Paula Deming discuss Tussie Mussie and Ghost Stories. They then talk about the term "omnigamer" and how people define themselves in board gaming. Announcements & Introduction: 0:45 Recent Games: 6:35 Omnigamers: 18:47 Outro: 40:14 Bloopers: 41:27 You can find Paula at: Things Get Dicey: https://www.youtube.com/paulademing Deck the Halls (with Matrimony): http://www.sassquach.com/podcast/ Death By Monsters: https://www.deathbymonsters.com @ThingsGetDicey (Twitter) @PaulaDeming (Twitter) Tussie Mussie: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257614/tussie-mussie Ghost Stories: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37046/ghost-stories

Episode 91 - Forever Young

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Crystal and special guest host Moderator Chris discuss Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks and ShipShape. They then talk about games that they've played or would play over a hundred times, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'Monopoly.' Announcements: 0:51 Recent Games: 1:31 100 Plays Games: 17:51 Board Game Etymology - 'Monopoly': 45:28 Outro: 48:31 Bloopers: 49:52 You can find Chris at: TableFlipsYou.com @tableflipsyou (Twitter) contactflipthetable@gmail.com Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/186995/doctor-who-time-daleks ShipShape: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255594/shipshape

Episode 90 - Q&A

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0000

In this special episode, Ambie and Crystal answer a bunch of questions from listeners! Announcements: 0:40 Q&A: 1:52 Outro: 45:28 Bloopers: 46:40 For the list of questions, see the complete show notes at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/215/episode-90-q-a

Episode 89 - Games We Don't Play Enough

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss TransAmerica and The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Herb Witches. We then talk about some games we don't play enough and why it's hard to get them played, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'rare.' Recent Games: 0:47 Games We Don't Play Enough: 8:29 Board Game Etymology - 'Rare': 23:49 Outro: 25:52 Bloopers: 26:56 TransAmerica: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2842/transamerica The Quacks of Quedlinburg: The Herb Witches: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269259/quacks-quedlinburg-herb-witches

Episode 88 - Top 5 Pre-Hobby Games

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Mr. Face and Nine Tiles Panic. We then list off our top 5 games we played before we discovered modern board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the company name 'Hasbro.' Recent Games: 0:47 Top 5 Pre-Hobby Games: 13:30 Board Game Etymology - 'Hasbro': 31:37 Outro: 32:49 Bloopers: 33:53 Mr. Face: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267945/mr-face Nine Tiles Panic: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279869/nine-tiles-panic

Episode 87 - It's Only Natural

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Mahjong, Mountains, and Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale. We then talk about board games using nature as a theme. Recent Games: 0:42 Nature Games: 16:46 Outro: 29:45 Bloopers: 30:49 Mahjong: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2093/mahjong Mountains: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256233/mountains Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/263918/cartographers-roll-player-tale

Episode 86 - Gen Con Recap

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr, Trapper Keeper Game, and Kenny G: Keepin' it Saxy, We then talk about Crystal's first time at Gen Con! Recent Games: 0:47 Gen Con Recap: 15:13 Outro: 30:45 Bloopers: 31:49 Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245444/holding-troubled-life-billy-kerr Trapper Keeper Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285627/trapper-keeper-game Kenny G: Keepin' it Saxy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283217/kenny-g-keepin-it-saxy

Episode 85 - What's Hype Got To Do With It?

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Letters from Whitechapel, Trogdor, and Gem Hens. We then talk about hype in board games and whether it's good or bad, or both. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 1:48 Hype: 13:42 Outro: 29:17 Bloopers: 30:30 Letters from Whitechapel: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/59959/letters-whitechapel Trogdor!! The Board Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255907/trogdor-board-game Gem Hens: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/260015/gem-hens

Episode 84 - Dice Tower Con Recap

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal talk about a bunch of the games they played at Dice Tower Con 2019. Announcements: 0:33 Dice Tower Con: 1:10 Outro: 31:23 Bloopers: 32:36

Episode 83 - Why We Play

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1862 and The Castles of Burgundy. We then talk about why we play board games (and why we might not want to play board games). Announcements: 0:44 Recent Games: 2:28 Why Game: 11:21 Outro: 23:44 Not Really Bloopers: 24:40 1862: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/66837/1862-railway-mania-eastern-counties The Castles of Burgundy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/castles-burgundy

Episode 82 - Pride in Gaming

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Ora et Labora and On Tour. We then highlight some games and people in the gaming community that are in the LGBT community. Announcements: 0:41 Recent Games: 1:29 Pride: 9:18 Outro: 25:07 Bloopers: 26:20 Ora et Labora: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70149/ora-et-labora On Tour: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251412/tour People/content mentioned (for links, see our full show notes at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/203): Designers: Isaac Vega, Nikki Valens, Morgane Gouyon-Rety, Rachel (Bowen) Simmons, Alice Davis, Aaron Vanderbeek, Talen Lee, Bez Shahriari, Peter Hayward Podcasts/Blogs/Videos: Board Games In Bed, The Game Shelf, Danny and Derek Do Board Games, Geeky Gaymer Guy, BeBold Games, Story Board Gamer, Open Seat Gaming, Men on Board, Cloak and Meeple, Ava Foxfort from SU&SD, Katie's Game Corner Other: Rebecca Ruhlman, A Seat at the Table

Episode 81 - Awarded Excellence

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Fickle, Animal Upon Animal, Battle Dome, and Race For The Galaxy. We then talk about some of the different board gaming awards this summer, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'prestigious.' Recent Games: 0:47 Awards: 14:17 Board Game Etymology - 'Prestigious': 27:43 Outro: 28:42 Bloopers: 29:37 Fickle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270350/fickle Animal Upon Animal: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17329/animal-upon-animal Battle Dome: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6112/battle-dome Race for the Galaxy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-galaxy

Episode 80 - Interview with Josh Starr

Thu, 30 May 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie interviews Josh Starr, the creator of Grand Trunk Games, a new publishing company dedicated to making 18xx games more available, affordable, and approachable. Interview: 0:24 1861/1867: 13:00 Outro: 26:57 Grand Trunk Games: https://www.grandtrunkgames.com/

Episode 79 - Three Year Aniversary Escape!

Thu, 23 May 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie makes an escape room podcast for Crystal and Cassadi to celebrate the three year anniversary of Board Game Blitz! Intro Banter: 0:43 Escape Room: 3:12 Catching up with Cassadi: 33:19 Outro: 39:42 Bloopers: 40:38 Suppelmental item for the escape room: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JVoKqLlp4L-6zLg5nh9s4k9xlzM74p7S7u9C6lwB8_M/edit?usp=sharing Check out Escape This Podcast for more escape room podcasts: http://www.escapethispodcast.com/

Episode 78 - Does Size Matter?

Thu, 09 May 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Pandemic Legacy Season 2 and T.I.M.E. Stories: Madame. We then talk about box size in games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'experience.' Announcements: 0:47 Recent Games: 1:54 Box Size: 11:34 Board Game Etymology - 'Experience': 27:10 Outro: 28:47 Bloopers: 29:43 Pandemic Legacy: Season 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221107/pandemic-legacy-season-2 T.I.M.E Stories: Madame: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266217/time-stories-madame

Episode 77 - Top 100 or Hot 100?

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1828. We then talk about the top 100 games on BGG compared to a few years ago. Recent Games: 0:47 BGG Top 100: 10:52 Outro: 27:59 Bloopers: 28:55 1828: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/272538/1828

Episode 76 - Chill Out

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Bandido and Just One. We then talk about games that make us calm and relaxed, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'calm.' NOTE: There were some problems with Crystal's mic, so sorry for the audio. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 1:43 Chill Games: 9:27 Board Game Etymology - 'Calm': 21:56 Outro: 24:08 Bloopers: 25:04 Bandido: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/191925/bandido Just One: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254640/just-one

Episode 75 - Boring? More Theme!

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 18MEX and Heroes of Land, Air & Sea. We then list off our top 5 favorite games with boring themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'travel.' Announcements: 0:42 Recent Games: 4:37 Top 5 Games With Boring Themes: 12:03 Board Game Etymology - 'Travel': 28:13 Outro: 29:21 Bloopers: 30:16 18MEX: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18485/18mex Heroes of Land, Air & Sea: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/198830/heroes-land-air-sea

Episode 74 - Dice Tower West Recap

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal talk about their time at the first ever Dice Tower West! Announcements: 0:30 Dice Tower West: 3:15 Outro: 34:55 Bloopers: 35:42

Episode 73 - Why So Serious?

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Freedom: The Underground Railroad and City of Gears. We then talk about games with serious themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'important.' Announcements: 0:45 Recent Games: 1:56 Serious Games: 10:00 Board Game Etymology - 'Important': 21:52 Outro: 23:04 Bloopers: 24:08 Freedom: The Underground Railroad: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/119506/freedom-underground-railroad City of Gears: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/131682/city-gears

Episode 72 - The 2018 Blitzies

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal host the annual Blitzies, the special award episode for 2018 games! Announcements: 0:38 The 2018 Blitzies: 2:47 --Best Cooperative Game: 6:08 --Most Unique: 7:33 --Best Artwork: 9:08 --Most Underrated: 11:34 --Best Solo: 13:30 --Top 5 2018 Games: 14:56 --2019 Looking Forward to: 28:26 Outro: 34:00 Bloopers: 34:55

Episode 71 - Dice Tower Cruise Recap

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal talk about the Dice Tower Cruise and answer some patron questions about the cruise Announcements: 0:40 Dice Tower Cruise Recap: 2:06 Patron Questions: 15:38 --Why a board gaming cruise over a convention?: 15:50 --Was it hard to decide between cruise and game?: 19:30 --Any problems with seasickness?: 21:02 --Well I'm already on vacation so I might as well...: 23:20 --Did movement cause issues with dexterity games?: 24:09 --Was the cruise all-inclusive or did it have micro-transactions?: 25:02 Outro: 27:56 No Bloopers: 28:51

Episode 70 - What's in a Name?

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Ghost Stories and The Potion. We then talk about some thoughts on what makes a board game name good or bad. Announcements: 0:41 Recent Games: 2:08 Game Names: 9:44 Outro: 31:10 No Bloopers (I accidentally deleted them): 32:06 Ghost Stories: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37046/ghost-stories The Potion: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/250539/potion

Episode 69 - Gettin' Silly Wit It

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Go Away Monster and Catch the Moon. We then talk about our top 5 silly games! Recent Games: 0:36 Top 5 Silly Games: 6:19 Outro: 33:59 Bloopers: 35:04 Go Away Monster!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6714/go-away-monster Catch the Moon: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218129/catch-moon

Episode 68 - You're Welcome

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Tragedy Looper and Trapwords. We then talk about ways to make a welcoming game environment, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'welcome.' Announcements: 0:45 Recent Games: 2:16 Welcoming Game Environment: 14:30 Board Game Etymology - 'Welcome': 28:21 Outro: 29:31 Bloopers: 30:43 Tragedy Looper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/148319/tragedy-looper Trapwords: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257527/trapwords

Episode 67 - Comfort Games

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game and Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar. We then talk about comfort games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'familiar.' Announcements: 0:45 Recent Games: 3:06 Comfort Games: 14:05 Board Game Etymology - 'Familiar': 25:01 Outro: 26:24 Bloopers: 27:37 Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223321/detective-modern-crime-board-game Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233020/fireball-island-curse-vul-kar

Episode 66 - BGG.CON 2018 Recap

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -0000

In this special episode, Ambie and Crystal recorded together for the first time ever! We talk about our time at BGG.CON. BGG.CON Recap: 0:28 Outro: 38:53

Episode 65 - Top 10 Convention Games

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Cryptid, Hansa Teutonica, and Illusion. We then talk about our top 10 convention board games. Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 2:30 Top 10 Convention Games: 12:27 Outro: 32:28 Bloopers: 33:33 Cryptid: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/246784/cryptid Hansa Teutonica: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43015/hansa-teutonica Illusion: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244995/illusion

Episode 64 - Gaming For Good

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Crystal, and Cassadi discuss Legacy of Dragonholt, Azul, and Welcome To.... We then talk about board game charities. Recent Games: 1:29 Board Game Charities: 12:28 Outro: 27:00 Bloopers: 28:05 Legacy of Dragonholt: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/234669/legacy-dragonholt Azul: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230802/azul Welcome To...: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233867/welcome

Episode 63 - A Variety of Victories

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss The Enigma Emporium Presents: Wish You Were Here and the Stockpile app. We then talk about unique victory conditions, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "unique." Recent Games: 0:47 Unique Victory: 13:28 Board Game Etymology - 'Unique': 25:58 Outro: 26:51 Bloopers: 28:04 The Enigma Emporium: https://www.theenigmaemporium.com/ Stockpile: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161614/stockpile

Episode 62 - The Learning Curve

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Gloomhaven and Tiny Epic Zombies. We then talk about teaching board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "teach." Recent Games: 0:47 Teaching Games: 13:38 Board Game Etymology - 'Teach': 28:54 Outro: 31:33 Bloopers: 32:55 Gloomhaven: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven Tiny Epic Zombies: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244536/tiny-epic-zombies

Episode 61 - Splish Splash

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Villainous and Sprawlopolis. We then talk about board games involving water, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "flood." Recent Games: 1:00 Watery Games: 13:07 Board Game Etymology - 'Flood': 23:25 Outro: 24:47 No Bloopers: 25:51 Villainous: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256382/villainous Sprawlopolis: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251658/sprawlopolis

Episode 60 - Property of the Intellectual

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Miraris and Pikoko. We then talk about intellectual property in board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "box." Announcements: 1:13 Recent Games: 1:42 Intellectual Property: 12:36 Board Game Etymology - 'Box': 29:29 Outro: 31:22 Bloopers: 32:26 Miraris: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245876/miraris Pikoko: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244505/pikoko

Episode 59 - Our Favorite Exceptions

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures and King of Tokyo. We then talk about games we love in genres we hate, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "anomaly." Announcements: 0:49 Recent Games: 1:38 Games We Love in Genres We Hate: 10:59 Board Game Etymology - 'Anomaly': 28:29 Outro: 29:25 Bloopers: 30:47 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204305/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-jack-ripper-w King of Tokyo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-tokyo

Episode 58 - Unpopular Opinions

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways and Pandemic Legacy: Season 2. We then talk about games that everyone seems to like except us, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "like." Recent Games: 0:45 Unpopular Opinions: 10:30 Board Game Etymology - 'Like': 29:33 Outro: 30:55 Bloopers: 32:08 1849: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3097/1849-game-sicilian-railways Pandemic Legacy: Season 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221107/pandemic-legacy-season-2

Episode 57 - Dice Tower Con 2018 Recap

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss the fun time they had playing games and meeting people at Dice Tower Con 2018! Announcements: 0:44 Dice Tower Con: 4:49 Outro: 30:13 Bloopers: 31:26

Episode 56 - Kickstarter: Here to Stay?

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1834, Southern Pacific, Ganz schön clever, and Near and Far: Amber Mines. We then talk about Kickstarter board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "turn." Announcements: 0:55 Recent Games: 3:26 Kickstarter: 16:00 Board Game Etymology - 'Turn': 29:07 Outro: 30:09 Bloopers: 31:13 1834: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253320/1834 Southern Pacific: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253319/southern-pacific Ganz schön clever: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244522/ganz-schon-clever Near and Far: Amber Mines: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/236667/near-and-far-amber-mines

Episode 55 - The Verts

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Container and Istanbul: The Dice Game. We then talk about gaming as an introvert or extrovert, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "crowd." Announcements: 0:48 Recent Games: 4:46 Personalities: 14:28 Board Game Etymology - 'Crowd': 28:57 Outro: 30:14 Bloopers: 31:18 Container: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/26990/container Istanbul: The Dice Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/235488/istanbul-dice-game

Episode 54 - It Makes Sense

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Sidereal Confluence, Unfinished Case of Holmes, and Noch Mal!. We then talk about games with unique sensory mechanisms, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "sense." Announcements: 0:44 Recent Games: 2:53 Unique Sense Mechanisms: 14:44 Board Game Etymology - 'Sense': 27:42 Outro: 28:42 Bloopers: 29:47 Sidereal Confluence: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/202426/sidereal-confluence-trading-and-negotiation-elysia Unfinished Case of Holmes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/234378/unfinished-case-holmes Noch Mal!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/206931/noch-mal

Episode 53 - List Bliss

Thu, 24 May 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Tokyo Highway and Legacy of Dragonholt. We then talk about lists and why people like them, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "list." Announcements: 0:47 Recent Games: 2:20 Lists: 11:21 Board Game Etymology - 'List': 25:31 Outro: 26:50 Bloopers: 28:02 Tokyo Highway: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/215463/tokyo-highway Legacy of Dragonholt: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/234669/legacy-dragonholt

Episode 52 - That's How We Roleplay

Thu, 10 May 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Dispatch by Breakout and Rising 5: Runes of Asteros. We then talk about role playing in board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "character." Recent Games: 0:48 Role Playing: 11:48 Board Game Etymology - 'Character': 25:32 Outro: 27:09 Bloopers: 28:22 Dispatch: https://dispatch.breakoutgames.com/ Rising 5: Runes of Asteros: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/185196/rising-5-runes-asteros

Episode 51 - Influence & Responsibility in Board Game Media

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Anachrony and ...and then we held hands. We then talk about how people are influenced by board game media, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "epic." Recent Games: 1:00 Board Game Media: 10:38 Board Game Etymology - 'Epic': 24:46 Outro: 25:39 Bloopers: 26:43 Anachrony: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/185343/anachrony ...and then we held hands.: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/153999/and-then-we-held-hands

Episode 50 - The Good, the Bad and the Unplayable

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 1889 and Sunset Over Water. We then talk about what can make a game objectively bad, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "bad." Announcement: 1:00 Recent Games: 3:09 Objectively Bad Games: 12:09 Board Game Etymology - 'Bad': 26:03 Outro: 27:23 Bloopers: 28:27 1889: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/23540/1889 Sunset Over Water: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224904/sunset-over-water

Episode 49 - Global Gaming

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss The Mind, Dinosaur Island, Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Island Hopper, and High Society. We then talk about games that are from other cultures, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "love." Announcement: 0:40 Recent Games: 1:45 Gaming Around the World: 12:02 Board Game Etymology - 'Foreign': 23:54 Outro: 25:17 Bloopers: 26:21 The Mind: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244992/mind Dinosaur Island: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221194/dinosaur-island Arkham Horror: The Card Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/205637/arkham-horror-card-game Island Hopper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194688/island-hopper High Society: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220/high-society

Episode 48 - Rationing Passion

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Stuffed Fables and Herbaceous. We then talk about our passion for the board gaming hobby, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "love." MeepleCon: 0:46 Recent Games: 1:28 Passion for Gaming: 11:46 Board Game Etymology - 'Love': 27:44 Outro: 28:33 Bloopers: 29:37 Stuffed Fables: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233312/stuffed-fables Herbaceous: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/195314/herbaceous

Episode 47 - The Fun & Function of Social Deduction

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss Dinosaur Island, Castell, and GROWL. We then talk about social deduction games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "deduce." Blitz Con Recap & MeepleCon: 0:48 Recent Games: 2:21 Social Deduction Games: 16:39 Board Game Etymology - 'Deduce': 27:04 Outro: 28:10 Bloopers: 29:14 Dinosaur Island: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221194/dinosaur-island Castell: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/238638/castell GROWL: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/235451/growl

Episode 46 - Birds of a Feather Blitz Together

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss 18CLE and Keyper. We then talk all about cooperative games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "cooperation." Blitz Con: 0:48 Recent Games: 2:19 Cooperative Games: 13:44 Board Game Etymology - 'Cooperation': 30:01 Outro: 30:49 Bloopers: 31:54 18CLE: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/202617/18cle Keyper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/212516/keyper

Episode 45 - The Cull of the Wild

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss The Ravens of Thri Sahashri, Seikatsu, and Muse. We then talk about culling our collection, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "cull." Recent Games: 0:49 Culling the Collection: 12:45 Board Game Etymology - 'Cull': 29:21 Announcement: 30:17 Outro: 33:51 Bloopers: 35:05

Bonus Episode - Crystal and Ambie Discuss TI4

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:00:00 -0000

A couple weeks ago, Crystal decided to recap her first ever play of Twilight Imperium live on Twitch! This is the podcast version (you can see the video version on YouTube). Start of Stream: 0:34 Mental Check in: 2:42 Twilight Imperium: 7:17 Crystal's Audio Clips: #1 - After Round 1: 12:56 #2 - Mid-Game: 23:52 #3 - Interview with Scott: 32:53 Dice Tower Kickstarter Plug: 41:10 Question - non-space 4x?: 45:19 Sneak Peak of 2017 Blitzies episode (Jan. 18): 48:05 Blitz Con Excitement: 1:02:23 Outro: 1:08:36

Episode 44 - The 2017 Blitzies

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Dungeon Petz, The Downfall of Popmeii, and Majesty: For the Realm. We then talk about 2017 in board gaming with the 2017 Blitzies and our top 10 games of 2017, in this double length episode! Announcements: 0:50 Recent Games: 4:09 2017 Blitzies: 16:07 Top 10 2017 Games: 37:59 Outro: 1:04:53 Bloopers: 1:05:57 Categories: Biggest Disappointment: 22:58 Biggest Surprise: 26:50 Looking Forward to in 2018: 30:06 New to Us: 33:26

Episode 43 - Ex-Ch-Ch-Changing

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Magic Maze, DropMix, and Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition. We then talk about some board games that involve exchanges, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "shuffle."

Episode 42 - Tales of Amazing Gifts

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Kitchen Rush, Catacombs, and Hanamikoji. We then talk about some of our favorite board game related gifts, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "gift."

Episode 41 - Giving Thanks

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Legends of Andor, Ascension, and Queendomino. We then talk about what we and our listeners are thankful for in board gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "benefit."

Episode 40 - Putting the U and I in Community

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:00:00 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss For-Ex and Ex Libris. We then talk about how board games can help build and support communities, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "community."

Episode 39 - Top 5 Surprises

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Flip Ships, Magic: The Gathering, and Near and Far. We do our first Top 5 list, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "card."

Episode 38 - Ethics in Game Media

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Spirit Island, First Orchard, and The 7th Continent. We talk about ethics and bias in reviewing, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "adventure."

Episode 37 - The Art of Gaming

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss The Pyramid's Deadline, Kobayakawa, Russian Railroads, and BONK. We talk about art and graphic design in board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "art."

Episode 36 - Exploring Expansions

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 18OE, World's Fair 1893, and the Ferengi and Cardassian expansions for Star Trek Ascendancy. We talk about board game expansions, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "expand."

Episode 35 - The Shakedown on Dice

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss EXIT: The Game, Ethnos, and Dice Forge. We talk about dice in games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "roll."

Episode 34 - GenConCant Preview

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:00:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 1859, Rocky Road a la Mode, and T.I.M.E Stories: Lumen Fidei. We talk about Gen Con and GenCant, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "hype."

Episode 33 - The Digital Frontier

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 14:27:51 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Vinhos, Unearth, and Future Tense. We talk about digital games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "play."

Episode 32 - Con Candor

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:09:54 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal have a special episode to discuss their time at Origins (Cassadi) and Dice Tower Con (Ambie and Crystal).

Episode 31 - On the Road Again

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:33:45 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Fourth Age, 1817, Kitten Klash, and Barenpark. We talk about playing games while traveling or on vacation, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "score."

Episode 30 - Winning Isn't Everything

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:46:42 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 1817, 1880: China, 1857, Between Two Cities, and Mint Works. We talk about being a good sport whether you win or lose, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "tie."

Episode 29 - Escape Escapades

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:23:12 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Brass: Lancashire, Paperback, and Clank!: Sunken Treasures. We talk about board games that trap you or that you have to escape, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "escape."

Episode 28 - One Year Anniversary Special

Thu, 25 May 2017 13:29:25 -0000

It's our one year anniversary! In this special off-format episode, Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal reminisce over the past year, share a project they've been working on for over a year, and play the first ever game of Battle of Blitz!

Episode 27 - Putting the "Fan" in Fantasy

Thu, 11 May 2017 14:18:08 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Startups, Takenoko, and Sagrada. We talk about the fantasy theme in board games and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "fantasy."

Episode 26 - Interview with Bjorn Rabenstein

Thu, 04 May 2017 14:21:00 -0000

In this special episode, Ambie interviews Bjorn Rabenstein, the designer of Rolling Stock to discuss Rolling Stock and Rolling Stock v2

Episode 25 - Kickstarting the Habit

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 14:20:45 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 1880: China, 7 Wonders, and Bridges to Nowhere. We talk about board games on Kickstarter, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "promise."

Episode 24 - Board Game Burnout

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:22:01 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Pret-a-Porter, The Phantom Society, and Roll Player. We talk about board game burnout, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "exhaust." We also announce our t-shirts!

Episode 23 - MeepleCon 2017 Recap

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:24:32 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal talk about their time at MeepleCon. We also announce our contest winners.

Episode 22 - Games Rule, Rulebooks Drool

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:26:34 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss The Pursuit of Happiness, Cottage Garden, and Starving Artists. We talk about board game rules, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "cheat." We also announce our Patreon!

Episode 21 - Puttin' On the Blitz

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:26:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Witness, Suburbia, and Santorini. We talk about blitz games and Blitz Con 2017, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "grok." We also announce a contest!

Episode 20 - It Takes Two

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:50:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Rolling Stock, Power Grid Deluxe, and Lotus. We talk about good two-player games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "alliance."

Episode 19 - Cold Cold Cold!

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:48:05 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Rebels Unite!, Happy Pigs, and Rex. We talk about games that have cold themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "analysis."

Episode 18 - The 2016 Blitzies

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:26:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal go off-format in this special episode and discuss their favorites of 2016, as well as what they're looking forward to for 2017.

Episode 17 - Family Affair

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:42:32 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 1860, Clank!, and Order of the Gilded Compass. We have a special guest join us to talk about some good games for families, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "game."

Episode 16 - Party Time

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:21:42 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Paris Connection, Istanbul, and Deception: Murder in Hong Kong. We talk about some good games for parties. Crystal goes over the origins of the word "party."

Episode 15 - Thanks for the Food!

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 08:14:31 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Locomotive Werks, Concordia, and Cacao. We talk about food that you can have at board game night, and some games that have to do with food. Crystal goes over the origins of the word "resource."

Episode 14 - Gaming Like it's 1999

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:57:13 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss A Feast for Odin, Karuba, and Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk. We talk about some games from before 2000, both good ones and bad ones. Crystal goes over the origins of the word "board."

Episode 13 - Uniquely Scary Games

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:44:24 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Mythos Tales, Tokaido, and Mice and Mystics. Our accessory of the week is board game music, and we talk about some games that scare us. We answer another viewer question, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "dungeon."

Episode 12 - Ask Us Anything

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:50:37 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Haspelknecht, Kingdom Builder, and Tiny Epic Western. Then we answer some viewer questions, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "trivia."

Episode 11 - For Shame!

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:55:02 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Junk Art, Monster Factory, and A Fake Artist Goes to New York, as well as our shame games (popular games we haven't played), and the origins of the word "lose."

Episode 10 - Space: The Final Frontier

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:25:54 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Captain Sonar, Marrakech, and Star Trek: Ascendancy, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - space savers, games that have space themes, and the origins of the word "space."

Episode 9 - Bonus T.I.M.E. Stories Spoilercast

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:00:29 -0000

Ambie and Crystal discuss T.I.M.E. Stories in this bonus Spoilercast episode.

Episode 8 - Back to School

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:00:46 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Chicago & Northwestern, German Rails, Onami, and Legendary Encounters: Firefly, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - school items, games that are school related, and the origins of the word "rule." We also announce our contest winner!

Episode 7 - Spiel des Jahres

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:39:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Dark Moon, Puerto Rico, and Quantum. We also discuss the Spiel winners as well as past Spiel winners we enjoy, and the origins of the word "win."

Episode 6 - GenCant with Suzanne Sheldon

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 15:31:12 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal bring on a special guest, Suzanne Sheldon, to discuss GenCant.

Episode 5 - Hot Hot Hot!

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:33:22 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 18xx games, Seasons, and Awesome Kingdom, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - drink accessories, games that are "hot," and the origins of the word "shelfie."

Episode 4 - The Great Outdoors

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:33:45 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Arkwright, The Networks, and Qwixx, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - board game tables, games that can be played outside, and the origins of the word "rondel."

Episode 3 - All Things Unique

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:35:24 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Keyflower, FUSE, Pixel Tactics, and City of Remnants, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - 3D printers, games that have unique themes, and the origins of the word "dice."

Episode 2 - A Walk on the Wild Side

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 04:58:00 -0000

Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss CO2, Tak, Parfum, and Runebound, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - storage, games that have animals, and the origins of the word "meeple."

Episode 1 - Conventions

Thu, 26 May 2016 04:22:41 -0000

In the inaugural episode, Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Ghost Blitz, Medieval Academy, and Carcassonne along with games that are good for conventions, our Accessory of the Week - gaming bags, the origins of the word "convention," and some convention tips.