Episode 5 – Takenoko

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In our fifth episode, we have our first guest host. Quinten is away, so Aaron’s wife Linsae joins him to talk about the games we have been playing recently. We also review the tile laying action selection game Takenoko, and discuss Girls and RPG Gaming.

Boards Alive Banter – 5:02
Takenoko Overview – 23:26
Takenoko Thematic Review – 26:37
Girls and RPG Gaming RPG Discussion – 47:39

Episode 4 – Summoner Wars

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In our fourth episode, we talk about Math Trades, the games we have been playing lately, and Among the Stars, a game we are looking forward to playing. We also review the tactical card game Summoner Wars, and discuss Introducing New Games to Your Gaming Group.

Boards Alive Banter – 1:50

Games We Want to Play – 17:47

Summoner Wars Overview – 22:58

Summoner Wars Thematic Review – 27:48

Introducing New Games to Your Gaming Group Discussion – 52:29

Episode 3 – Seasons

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In our third episode, we talk about the games we have been playing lately, take a look at the card and dice drafting game Seasons, and discuss the Min/Max Player vs the Role Player in our RPG discussion.

Boards Alive Banter – 1:10
Seasons Overview – 20:30
Seasons Thematic Review – 27:35
Min/Max Player vs Role Player RPG Discussion – 55:20

Episode 2 – Escape: The Curse of the Temple

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In our second episode, we make a correction from episode 2, talk about the games we have been playing lately, take a look at the cooperative real time dice rolling game Escape: The Curse of the Temple, and discuss Long Distance gaming.

Episode 1 Correction – 0:30
Boards Alive Banter – 2:51
Escape: The Curse of the Temple Overview – 34:27
Escape: The Curse of the Temple Thematic Review – 37:55
Long Distance Gaming Discussion – 1:04:10

Episode 1 – Sentinels of the Multiverse

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In the remastered version of our first episode ever, we introduce the show, talk about the games we have been playing recently, take a look at the cooperative super hero game Sentinels of the Multiverse, and talk about how to make a rich RPG Setting.

Boards Alive Mission Statement – 0:30
Boards Alive Banter – 3:21
Sentinels of the Multiverse Overview – 34:11
Sentinels of the Multiverse Thematic Review – 37:43
How to Make a Rich RPG Setting – 59:56