Episode 35 – Interview with Greater Than Games Christopher Badell

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In our thirty-fifth episode, Quinten and Aaron are joined by Christopher Badell of Greater Than Games. We have an impromptu Survival Kit segment about Watch it Played and their current Indiegogo campaign. We talk about the games we have been playing lately, including a special Dawn of the FunDead for the Spirit Island Kickstarter starting this week from Greater Than Games. We don’t do a formal review this episode, but interview Christopher, asking him about his Origin Story, his designing and publishing background, GTG’s newest game Spirit Island, the upcoming Sentinels Comics RPG, and we had a ton of listener questions. Then Christopher went head to head with Aaron in the amazing game, Know Your Neighbour to the North/South.

This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Quiche Games

PAX Prime Disaster – 2:01

Boards Alive Banter – 10:10

Survival Kit – Watch It Played – 10:21

Star Wars: Imperial Assault – 12:18

What’s Christopher Been Playing – 23:07

Discoveries – 26:23

Dawn of the FunDead – Spirit Island – 34:12

The History of Spirit Island – 40:00

August Contest Results and a Tale of Sadness – 49:39

Tasty Minstrel Games – Flip City & Gold West Sponsorship – 1:02:02

Interview with Christopher – 1:03:46

The Origin Story – 1:04:52

Spirit Island – 1:33:19

Sentinel Comics RPG – 1:45:20

“Rapid Fire” Listener Questions – 2:03:28

Upcoming Greater Than Games Projects – 2:18:27

Quiche Games Sponsorship – 2:23:27

Know Your Neighbour to the North Trivia Game – 2:24:23

Episode 34 – Vault Wars

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In our thirty-fourth episode, we talk about our trip to Pizzeria Ludica in Vancouver, and we talk about the games we have been playing. We also review the auction game Vault Wars, and we discuss the world of Organized Play and Android: Netrunner.

This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Quiche Games

Boards Alive Banter – 1:15

The Hare and the Tortoise – 4:25

Diamonds – 9:35

El Luchador Fantastico Grande – 12:35

Colt Express – 16:35

Tasty Minstrel Games – Flip City Sponsorship – 20:38

Vault Wars Overview – 22:03

Vault Wars Thematic Review – 25:18

Quiche Games Sponsorship – 49:25

Organized Play & Android: Netrunner – 50:43

Android: Netrunner Canadian Nationals – 1:11:33

Tips for Organized Play Newbies – 1:20:20

Boards Alive Plays – Star Wars Force and Destiny Beginner Game Episode 1

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In the first episode of this new Role Playing Game show, we start our journey into the Beginner Game from the new RPG book Star Wars: Force and Destiny from Fantasy Flight Games. We introduce the characters and they start their trek up Mount Tellec to save their mentor, Hethan Romund.

This episode is sponsored by Quiche Games

Player Introductions – 1:50

Character Backgrounds – 7:25

The Opening Crawl – 19:30

Mid-Show Break & Quiche Games Sponsorship – 23:15

The Party Gamecast Commercial – 25:30

The Adventure Begins – 26:20

Scaling the Mountain – Encounter 1 – 28:03

The Gatekeeper – Encounter 2 – 40:18

Episode 33 – Belfort

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In our thirty-third episode, Aaron explains why he hasn’t been gaming lately, and we talk about the games we have been playing. We also review the area control worker placement game Belfort, and we have the fourth session of Boards Alive Plays: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Editions.

This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Crash Games

Boards Alive Banter – 1:00

Lap Dance – 5:35

King of Tokyo – 12:20

Nations: The Dice Game – 18:27

Elder Sign: Omen – 25:00

The Origins of the Striped Backpack Contest – 32:48

Tasty Minstrel Games – Flip City & Eminent Domain: Microcosm Sponsorship – 36:45

Belfort Overview – 38:22

Belfort Thematic Review – 41:20

Crash Games Sponsorship – 1:12:17

Boards Alive Plays: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition – 1:13:43

Episode 32 – Village

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In our thirty-second episode, we remind you of our new show, the Boards Alive Monster Mash-up, and we talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also review the action drafting worker placement game Village, and we answer our listener David’s myriad of questions.

This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Quiche Games

Boards Alive Banter – 4:21

The Voyages of Marco Polo – 4:49

Wiz War – 12:10

Incan Gold – 17:10

Tiny Epic Defenders – 20:40

The Striped Backpack Adventure Contest – 24:55

Tasty Minstrel Games – Flip City & Cthulu Realms Sponsorship – 28:22

Village Overview – 30:13

Village Thematic Review – 32:54

Quiche Games Sponsorship – 1:00:52

David Asks and We Answer – 1:02:37

The Boards Alive Monster Mash-up – Episode 1

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In the first episode of this new show, we have some GenCant floor interviews, the Brawling Brothers Board Gaming Podcast Bad Ass Bohnanza, some Linsae Reviews segments, a comedic segment from Nick Mariner, Odd Thoughts with Quinten, a Tabletop Tall Tale, tips on Surviving Solo with Jacob Coon, and our Games of the Month. 

This episode is sponsored by Crash Games & Quiche Games

Billy Williams: Man on the Street – GenCant Floor Interviews – 2:03

Brawling Brothers Board Gaming Podcast Bad Ass Bohnanza – 13:18

Linsae Reviews: Village – 32:10

Nick Mariner – 33:05

Crash Games Sponsorship: Council of Verona 2nd Edition – 42:11

Linsae Reviews: Cards Against Humanity – 43:33

Odd Thoughts with Quinten – 44:04

Tabletop Tall Tales: Castes of Mad King Ludwig – 51:24

Surviving Solo with Jacob Coon – 57:32

Linsae Reviews: Pathfinder the Adventure Card Game: Skulls & Shackles – 1:06:06

Game of the Month – 1:06:37

Episode 31 – Flip City and Dead Drop

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In our thirty-first episode, we thank a listener, have another Survival Kit segment on Cardboard Clothing‘s current Kickstarter, and talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also review the micro deck builder Flip City and the deduction microgame Dead Drop, and we have the third session of Boards Alive Plays: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.

This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Green Couch Games

Boards Alive Banter – 1:01

Survival Kit/Dawn of the FunDead – Cardboard Clothing – 6:29

Bohnanza – 9:12

Forbidden Stars – 14:37

Glen More – 23:55

Animal Upon Animal – 28:38

Eminent Domain #BAspaceadventure Contest – 35:04

Tasty Minstrel Games – Flip City & Cthulu Realms Sponsorship – 37:26

Flip City Overview – 39:20

Flip City Thematic Review – 43:14

Dead Drop Overview – 1:04:00

Dead Drop Thematic Review – 1:05:50

JurassAttack Sponsorship – 1:19:42

Boards Alive Plays: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition – 1:21:00

Episode 30 – Interview with Plaid Hat Games Colby Dauch and Isaac Vega, and Mazca Games Emerson Matsuuchi

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In our thirtieth episode, Quinten and Aaron are joined by Colby Dauch and Isaac Vega of Plaid Hat Games and Emerson Matsuuchi of Nazca Games. We all talk about the games we have been playing lately, including the upcoming Ashes from Plaid Hat Games. We don’t do a formal review this episode, but interview Colby, Emerson, & Isaac, asking them about their publishing background, their creation of Specter Ops and Ashes, and we had a ton of listener questions. Then we quizzed them on their knowledge of Canada in our trivia game, Know Your Neighbour to the North.

This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Secret Base Games

Boards Alive Banter – 3:44

Murano – 3:48

Agricola – 12:30

Snake Oil – 14:52

Bad Medicine – 17:08

Ashes – 18:30

Last Will – 26:50

Grok Gaming Contest Results – 34:10

Eminent Domain Contest – 35:13

Tasty Minstrel Games – Cthulu Realms & Flip City Sponsorship – 36:16

Interview with Colby, Emerson, & Isaac – 37:43

Specter Ops – 56:27

Ashes – 1:14:38

Listener Questions – 1:28:04

Upcoming Plaid Hat Games Projects – 1:38:41

Upcoming Nazca Games Projects – 1:41:44

Secret Base Games – Monstrous Kickstarter Sponsorship – 1:43:36

Know Your Neighbour to the North Trivia Game – 1:44:32

Episode 29 – Specter Ops

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In our twenty-ninth episode, we talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also have another Dawn of the FunDead segment, with Monstrous from Secret Base Games. We also review the hidden movement game Specter Ops, and we have the second session of Boards Alive Plays: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. 

This episode is sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games & Grok Gaming Mats

Boards Alive Banter – 1:55

Cockroach Poker – 2:00

One Zero One – 6:48

One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Daybreak – 11:39

Dawn of the FunDead – Monstrous  – 19:22

Tasty Minstrel Games – Flip City & Cthulu Realms Sponsorship – 24:05

Specter Ops Overview – 26:42

Specter Ops Thematic Review – 31:36

Grok Gaming Mats Sponsorship – 1:02:47

Boards Alive Plays: Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition – 1:04:08

Tasty Minstrel Games – Eminent Domain: Exotica & Battlecruiser Kickstarter – 1:35:32

Grok Gaming Mats Facebook Giveaway Details – 1:36:11

Episode 28 – Aquasphere

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In our twenty-eighth episode, we are joined by a very special co-host, Anthony Racano of the Cardboard Jungle Podcast. We start with a Survival Kit & Dawn of the FunDead segment, talking about custom gaming mats from Grok Gaming. We talk about the games we have been playing lately. We also review the Underwater Research Station-themed game Aquasphere, and we have a short topic discussion filled with your questions and our nonsense.

This episode is sponsored by Dino Dude Ranch by Letiman Games

Survival Kit/Dawn of the FunDead – Grok Gaming Mats – 2:15

Grok Gaming Mat Contest – 7:00

Boards Alive Banter – 8:39

Colosseum – 10:12

Medici – 20:00

Princes of Florence – 27:23

Dino Dude Ranch Sponsorship – 39:33

Aquasphere Overview – 41:25

Aquasphere Thematic Review – 45:00

Short Topics Discussion – 1:17:55