Episode 167 w/ Chris Porto of Many Worlds Tavern – Mandala, The Game of Wolf, Forza Horizon 5, and Super Auto Pets

Episode 167 w/ Chris Porto of Many Worlds Tavern – Mandala, The Game of Wolf, Forza Horizon 5, and Super Auto Pets

Episode 167 w/ Chris Porto of Many Worlds Tavern – Mandala, The Game of Wolf, Forza Horizon 5, and Super Auto Pets Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and sixty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Chris Porto of Many Worlds Tavern Coffee and Youtube channel. We talk about Mandala and The Game of Wolf in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Forza Horizon 5 and Super Auto Pets. We reflect on our review of Manhattan Project: Energy Empire. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

Chris’s Current Gaming World – Many Worlds Tavern Youtube channel – 4:20

Mandala – 7:00

The Game of Wolf – 14:25

Forza Horizon 5 – 20:45

Super Auto Pets – 30:45

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 39:15

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Manhattan Project: Energy Empire – 40:57

Ask Aaron Anything – 46:55

Episode 166 with Dylann of All You Can Board – BA Holiday Special, Hallertau, The King’s Dilemma, The Artful Escape, and Final Fantasy XIV Online

Episode 166 with Dylann of All You Can Board – BA Holiday Special, Hallertau, The King’s Dilemma, The Artful Escape, and Final Fantasy XIV Online

Episode 166 w/ Dylann of All You Can Board – BA Holiday Special, Hallertau, The King's Dilemma, The Artful Escape, and Final Fantasy XIV Online Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and sixty-sixth episode, it’s our 8th annual BA Holiday Special and Aaron is joined by Dylann, of All You Can Board. We talk about Hallertau and King’s Dilemma in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about The Artful Escape and Final Fantasy XIV Online. We reflect on our reviews of Raiders of the North Sea and Conan. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

Dylann’s Current Gaming World – All You Can Board – 3:15

Hallertau – 7:00

King’s Dilemma – 19:25

The Artful Escape – 31:00

Final Fantasy XIV Online – 39:20

MANSCAPED Sponsorship – Use our promo code BOARDSALIVE for 20% off and Free Shipping – 48:49

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 51:18

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Raiders of the North Sea – 53:18

101 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Conan – 59:55

Ask Aaron Anything – 1:06:40

Episode 165 – Interview with Juliana Moreno Patel of Wild Optimists

Episode 165 – Interview with Juliana Moreno Patel of Wild Optimists

Episode 165 – Interview with Juliana Moreno Patel of Wild Optimists Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and sixty-fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Juliana Moreno Patel of Wild Optimists. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including 7 Wonders: Architects and Pandemic Legacy: Season 0. Then I interview Juliana about designing escape room and puzzle games and their Crimes & Capers series of games.

This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

Juliana’s Current Gaming World – 2:40

7 Wonders: Architects – 9:15

Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 – 18:25

MANSCAPED Sponsorship – Use our promo code BOARDSALIVE for 20% off and Free Shipping – 28:34

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 30:22

Interview with Juliana Moreno Patel of Wild Optimists – 31:55

Escape Room and Puzzle Games – 41:08

Crimes & Capers series – 1:02:32

Episode 164 w/ Shoe of Going Analog – Hadara, The Crew The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea, Moonglow Bay, and Board Game Arena

Episode 164 w/ Shoe of Going Analog – Hadara, The Crew The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea, Moonglow Bay, and Board Game Arena

Episode 164 w/ Shoe of Going Analog – Hadara, The Crew The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea, Moonglow Bay, and Board Game Arena Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and sixty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Shoe, co-host of the Going Analog podcast. We talk about Hadara and The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Moonglow Bay and Board Game Arena. We reflect on our review of Inis. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

Shoe’s Current Gaming World – Going Analog podcast – 3:10

Hadara – 7:50

The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine and Mission Deep Sea – 19:52

Moonglow Bay – 42:30

Board Game Arena – 52:32

MANSCAPED Sponsorship – Use our promo code BOARDSALIVE for 20% off and Free Shipping – 1:05:00

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:07:21

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Inis – 1:08:51

Ask Aaron Anything – 1:17:45

Episode 163 w/ Banzainator – Small World of Warcraft, Luna Capital, Ring Fit Adventure, and New World

Episode 163 w/ Banzainator – Small World of Warcraft, Luna Capital, Ring Fit Adventure, and New World

Episode 163 w/ Banzainator – Small World of Warcraft, Luna Capital, Ring Fit Adventure, and New World Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and sixty-third episode, Aaron is joined by Twitch Streamer Banzainator. We talk about Small World of Warcraft and Luna Capital in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Ring Fit Adventure and New World. We reflect on our review of Cry Havoc. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED and Board Game Bliss

Banzainator’s Current Gaming World – 4:00

Starlight Children’s Foundation – 9:15

Small World of Warcraft – 13:50

Luna Capital – 23:18

Ring Fit Adventure – 40:15

New World – 46:25

MANSCAPED Sponsorship – Use our promo code BOARDSALIVE for 20% off and Free Shipping – 54:13

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 56:27

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Cry Havoc – 58:00

Ask Aaron Anything – 1:04:30

Episode 162 w/ Neilan Naicker of Board Game Barrage – Res Arcana and Lux et Tenebrae, Lorenzo Il Magnifico, Hitman 2, and Psychonauts 2

Episode 162 w/ Neilan Naicker of Board Game Barrage – Res Arcana and Lux et Tenebrae, Lorenzo Il Magnifico, Hitman 2, and Psychonauts 2 Boards Alive Podcast

Episode 162 w/ Neilan Naicker of Board Game Barrage – Res Arcana and Lux et Tenebrae, Lorenzo Il Magnifico, Hitman 2, and Psychonauts 2

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In our one hundred and sixty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Neilan Naicker of Board Game Barrage. We talk about Res Arcana and the Lux et Tenebrae expansion and Lorenzo Il Magnifico in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hitman 2 and Psychonauts 2. We reflect on our review of Xia: Legends of a Drift System and the Embers of a Forsaken Star expansion. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Neilan’s Current Gaming World – Board Game Barrage – 1:55

Res Arcana and the Lux and Tenebrae expansion – 6:05

Lorenzo Il Magnifico – 17:20

Dawn of the FunDead – Thunder Road – 28:20

Hitman 2 – 43:00

Psychonauts 2 – 50:40

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 57:13

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Xia: Legends of a Drift System and the Embers of a Forsaken Star expansion – 59:44

Ask Aaron Anything – 1:10:36

Episode 161 w/ Amanda Panda – Sleeping Gods, Cascadia, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and Hero Realms App

Episode 161 w/ Amanda Panda – Sleeping Gods, Cascadia, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and Hero Realms App Boards Alive Podcast

Episode 161 w/ Amanda Panda – Sleeping Gods, Cascadia, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and Hero Realms App

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In our one hundred and sixty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Amanda Panda. We talk about Sleeping Gods and Cascadia in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Hero Realms App. We reflect on our review of Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Amanda’s Current Gaming World – 1:50

Sleeping Gods – 6:30

Cascadia – 27:55

Final Fantasy 7 Remake – 41:50

Hero Realms App – 52:26

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:01:10

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition – 1:03:15

Ask Aaron Anything – 1:12:15

Episode 160 – Interview with Nikki Valens

Episode 160 – Interview with Nikki Valens Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and sixtieth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Nikki Valens. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including So Clover and TEAM3. Then I interview Nikki about designing narrative games and their upcoming Kickstarter game Artisans of Splendent Vale.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Nikki’s Current Gaming World – 2:35

So Clover – 6:11

TEAM3 – 16:55

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 29:00

Interview with Nikki Valens – 31:03

Narrative Games – 47:29

Artisans of Splendent Vale – 56:15

Episode 159 w/ Jazz Cruz of The Lobby of Hobbies – Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile, FunFair, Cat Quest 2, and Contra Returns

Episode 159 w/ Jazz Cruz of The Lobby of Hobbies – Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile, FunFair, Cat Quest 2, and Contra Returns Boards Alive Podcast

Episode 159 w/ Jazz Cruz of The Lobby of Hobbies – Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile, FunFair, Cat Quest 2, and Contra Returns

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In our one hundred and fifty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Jazz from The Lobby of Hobbies. We talk about Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile and FunFair in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Cat Quest 2 and Contra Returns. We reflect on our review of Hit Z Road. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Jazz’s Current Gaming World – The Lobby of Hobbies – 2:10

Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile – 6:00

FunFair – 27:02

Cat Quest 2 – 43:25

Contra Returns – 49:20

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 56:42

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Hit Z Road – 58:00

Ask Aaron Anything – 1:03:30

Episode 158 w/ Ambie Valdés of Board Game Blitz – The Loop, Durian, Limbo, and Gnosia

Episode 158 w/ Ambie Valdés of Board Game Blitz – The Loop, Durian, Limbo, and Gnosia

Episode 158 w/ Ambie Valdés of Board Game Blitz – The Loop, Durian, Limbo, and Gnosia Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and fifty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Ambie from Board Game Blitz. We talk about The Loop and Durian in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Limbo and Gnosia. We reflect on our review of The Networks. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything they want.

This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss

Ambie’s Current Gaming World – Board Game Blitz – 2:00

The Loop – 6:52

Durian – 18:00

Limbo – 29:27

Gnosia – 36:00

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 43:18

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – The Networks – 45:27

Ask Aaron Anything – 51:00