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Episode 207 w/ Linsae – Roll Camera, After Us, Humanity, and The Wandering Village

Episode 207 w/ Linsae – Roll Camera, After Us, Humanity, and The Wandering Village

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In our two hundred and seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Roll Camera: The Filmmaking Game and After Us in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Humanity and The Wandering Village. We also talk about the new season of Diablo IV. Then Linsae and I talk about gaming with children in our Aaron Asks Anything segment.

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

Roll Camera: The Filmmaking Game – 3:05

After Us – 13:50

Humanity – 24:16

The Wandering Village – 29:56

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 45:05

Diablo IV – 47:13

Aaron Asks Anything – 1:00:21

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Episode 206 w/ Benji – Champions!, Fun Facts, Unmatched: Teen Spirit, and Undaunted: Battle of Britain

Episode 206 w/ Benji – Champions!, Fun Facts, Unmatched: Teen Spirit, and Undaunted: Battle of Britain

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In our two hundred and sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji as they talk about their recent camping trip. We talk about Unlock: Mythic Adventures, Champions!, The Game: Face to Face, Fun Facts, Unmatched: Teen Spirit, Undaunted: Battle of Britain, and Mario Golf: Super Rush in the BA Banter. Then we briefly reflect on our review of Twilight Imperium 4th Edition.

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

Unlock: Mythic Adventures – Around the World in 80 Minutes – 2:00

Our First Attempt at Disc Golf – 4:35

Champions! – 7:30

The Game: Face to Face – 13:45

Fun Facts – 15:55

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 21:20

Unmatched: Teen Spirit – 23:18

Undaunted: Battle of Britain – 28:23

Mario Golf: Super Rush – 34:11

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Twilight Imperium 4th Edition – 38:00

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Episode 205 – Interview with Tory Brown

Episode 205 – Interview with Tory Brown

Episode 205 – Interview with Tory Brown – Boards Alive Podcast

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In our two hundred and fifth episode, Aaron is joined by designer Tory Brown of Votes for Women. We talk about some games we’ve been playing, including Anachrony Essential Edition and Holotype. Then I interview Tory about designing historical games.

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

Anachrony Essential Edition – 5:30

Holotype – 18:00

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 24:30

Interview with Tory Brown – 26:10

Votes for Women – 52:35

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Episode 204 w/ Brendo – Hoplomachus Victorum, Terra Nova, Grand Austria Hotel: Let’s Waltz, Diablo 4 and Gloomhaven Digital

Episode 204 w/ Brendo – Hoplomachus Victorum, Terra Nova, Grand Austria Hotel: Let’s Waltz, Diablo 4 and Gloomhaven Digital

Episode 204 w/ Brendo – Hoplomachus Victorum, Terra Nova, Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz, Diablo 4 and Gloomhaven Digital – Boards Alive Podcast

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In our two hundred and fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Terra Nova and Grand Austria Hotel: Let’s Waltz in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Diablo 4 and Gloomhaven Digital. Then Brendo and I review the solo game Hoplomachus Victorum.

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

Terra Nova – 3:40

Grand Austria Hotel: Let’s Waltz – 15:45

Diablo 4 – 28:25

Gloomhaven Digital – 39:40

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 46:25

Featured Review – Hoplomachus Victorum – 49:08

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Episode 203 w/ Quinten – Planet B, Return to Dark Tower, Somerville, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Episode 203 w/ Quinten – Planet B, Return to Dark Tower, Somerville, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Episode 203 w/ Quinten – Planet B, Return to Dark Tower, Somerville, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Boards Alive Podcast

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In our two hundred and third episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Planet B and Return to Dark Tower in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Somerville and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We reflect on our review of Argent: The Consortium. Then Quinten and I talk about this year’s Golden Geek Award Winners in our Aaron Asks Anything segment.

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

Planet B – 3:55

Return to Dark Tower – 17:30

Somerville – 33:20

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 39:20

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:05:28

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Argent: The Consortium – 1:07:38

Aaron Asks Anything – 1:14:07

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Episode 202 w/ Brendo and Scott – Our Cabin Gaming Weekend

Episode 202 w/ Brendo and Scott – Our Cabin Gaming Weekend

Episode 202 w/ Brendo and Scott – Our Cabin Gaming Weekend – Boards Alive Podcast

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In our two hundred and second episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo and Scott. We talk all the games we played over our Cabin Gaming Weekend, including Food Chain Magnate, Team3, La Granja, Root, Loopin’ Louie, Mars Open, Mosaic, 7 Wonders, Gorilla Marketing, Joking Hazard, Long Shot: The Dice Game, Modern Art, and El Grande.

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

It Was Brendo’s Birthday – 2:25

Food Chain Magnate with the Ketchup Mechanism & Other Ideas expansion – 11:10

Team3 – 21:17

La Granja – 26:00

Root with the Underworld and Marauders expansions– 29:00

Loopin’ Louie – 32:00

Mars Open: Tabletop Golf – 36:50

Mosaic: A Story of Civilization – 39:20

7 Wonders with the Armada expansion – 47:00

Gorilla Marketing – 52:20

Joking Hazard – 1:00:40

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:07:40

Long Shot: The Dice Game – 1:15:40

Modern Art – 1:18:30

El Grande – 1:28:20

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Episode 201 w/ Benji – My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game, Unmatched: Hell’s Kitchen, MLB The Show 2023, and Pokemon Unite

Episode 201 w/ Benji – My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game, Unmatched: Hell’s Kitchen, MLB The Show 2023, and Pokemon Unite

Episode 201 w/ Benji – My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game, Unmatched: Hell's Kitchen, MLB The Show 2023, and Pokemon Unite – Boards Alive Podcast

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In our two hundred and first episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game and Unmatched: Hell’s Kitchen in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about MLB The Show 2023 and Pokemon Unite. We reflect on our review of Exceed Season 2. Then Benji and I talk about middle schoolers and Dungeons & Dragons in our Aaron Asks Anything segment.

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

My Little Pony Adventures in Equestria Deck-Building Game – 1:20

Unmatched: Hell’s Kitchen – 10:40

MLB The Show 2023 – 20:25

Pokemon Unite – 27:00

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 34:40

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Exceed Season 2 – 37:05

Aaron Asks Anything – 43:20

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Episode 200 – Ninth Anniversary – ISS Vanguard, Now or Never, Agricola 15, and Disney’s Dreamlight Valley

Episode 200 – Ninth Anniversary – ISS Vanguard, Now or Never, Agricola 15, and Disney’s Dreamlight Valley

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In our two hundredth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae, Quinten, and Brendo as we celebrate the 9th anniversary of this podcast and the 200th episode. We talk about ISS Vanguard, Now or Never, and Agricola 15 in the BA Banter. In our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Disney’s Dreamlight Valley. Then we reflect back on 200 episodes of this show and our favourite parts of it all.

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

It’s Episode 200 and Our 9th Anniversary –– 1:30

ISS Vanguard – 6:30

Now or Never – 23:25

Agricola 15 – 41:00

Disney’s Dreamlight Valley – 56:20

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:17:30

Aaron Asks Anything – 1:18:55

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Episode 199 w/ Waleed Mansour of Sitcom D&D – Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Cosmic Encounter, Spacelines of the Far Out, and Portal 2

Episode 199 w/ Waleed Mansour of Sitcom D&D – Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Cosmic Encounter, Spacelines of the Far Out, and Portal 2

Episode 199 w/ Waleed Mansour of Sitcom D&D – Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Cosmic Encounter, Spacelines of the Far Out, and Portal 2 – Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and ninety-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Waleed Mansour of Sitcom D&D. We talk about Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and Cosmic Encounter in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Spacelines of the Far Out and Portal 2. We reflect on our review of Heaven and Ale. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want.

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

Waleed’s Gaming Background – Sitcom D&D – 3:33

Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game – 7:45

Cosmic Encounter – 19:45

Spacelines of the Far Out – 35:20

Portal 2 – 47:05

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 58:37

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Heaven and Ale – 1:00:10

Ask Aaron Anything – 1:06:00

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Episode 198 w/ Suzanne Sheldon of Salt and Sass Podcast – 3000 Scoundrels, Resurgence, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze, Hi-Fi Rush, and Isle of Arrows

Episode 198 w/ Suzanne Sheldon of Salt and Sass Podcast – 3000 Scoundrels, Resurgence, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze, Hi-Fi Rush, and Isle of Arrows

Episode 198 w/ Suzanne Sheldon of Salt and Sass Podcast – 3000 Scoundrels, Resurgence, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze, Hi-Fi Rush, and Isle of Arrows – Boards Alive Podcast

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In our one hundred and ninety-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Suzanne Sheldon of the Salt and Sass Podcast. We talk about 3000 Scoundrels, Resurgence, and Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Hi-Fi Rush and Isle of Arrows. We reflect on our review of Empires of the Void II. Then you listeners Ask Aaron Anything, where you get a chance to ask Aaron and his guest anything you want.

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

Suzanne is Back! – The Salt and Sass Podcast – 0:45

3000 Scoundrels – 6:30

Resurgence – 17:00

Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze – 25:00

Hi-Fi Rush – 37:30

Isle of Arrows – 44:45

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 49:42

100 Episodes Ago We Reviewed – Empires of the Void II – 51:43

Ask Aaron Anything – 58:20