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February 2, 2025

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Episode 246 with Benji – Daybreak, Crossbows & Catapults, For the King 2, and Pokemon TCG Pocket

Episode 246 with Benji – Daybreak, Crossbows & Catapults, For the King 2, and Pokemon TCG Pocket

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In our two hundred and forty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about Daybreak, and Crossbows & Catapults in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about For the King 2 and Pokemon TCG Pocket. Then we discuss the new Nintendo Switch 2 and why Benji wants to spend all his money on his own copy in Aaron Asks Anything.

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

Daybreak – 4:35

Crossbows & Catapults – 15:32

For the King 2 – 23:32

Pokemon TCG Pocket – 31:43

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 39:09

Aaron Asks Anything – Nintendo Switch 2 – 40:52

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January 5, 2025

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Episode 244 with Brendo – Mezo, Battle Line, Kanban EV, and Project L

Episode 244 with Brendo – Mezo, Battle Line, Kanban EV, and Project L

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In our two hundred and forty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Mezo, Battle Line, Kanban EV, and Project L in the BA Banter. Then we discuss the games we wish that we had tried in 2024 in Aaron Asks Anything.

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

Mezo – 2:30

Battle Line – 14:42

Kanban EV – 23:44

Project L – 35:35

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 42:03

Aaron Asks Anything – The Games We Missed in 2024 – 43:30

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December 22, 2024

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Episode 243 BA Holiday Special with Chris Michaud – Werewords Deluxe, On The Edge, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, and Inscryption

Episode 243 BA Holiday Special with Chris Michaud – Werewords Deluxe, On The Edge, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, and Inscryption

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In our two hundred and forty-third episode, it’s our 10th annual BA Holiday Special. Chris Michaud joins me as we talk about Werewords Deluxe and On The Edge in the BA Banter. Chris also talks about his Go-To Party Games. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Trine 5 and Inscryption, but then we dive into spoiler territory as we talk about the twists and turns that occur in Inscryption.

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

Werewords Deluxe – 6:26

Ask Aaron Anything – Your Go-To Party Games – 20:06

Cross Clues – 21:41

VCR Codenames – 26:47

On The Edge – 31:33

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 55:55

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy – 57:42

Inscryption – 1:06:23

Inscryption SPOILERS – 1:19:34

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December 8, 2024

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Episode 242 with Scott – Black Forest, Stephens, Sky Team, and Pulsar 2849

Episode 242 with Scott – Black Forest, Stephens, Sky Team, and Pulsar 2849

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In our two hundred and forty-second episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about Black Forest, Stephens, Sky Team, and Pulsar 2849 in the BA Banter. Then we discuss the best and worst games of 2014 in Aaron Asks Anything.

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

Black Forest – 2:23

Stephens – 17:57

Sky Team – 31:25

Pulsar 2849 – 39:45

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 54:44

Aaron Asks Anything – The Best and Blurst Games of 2014 – 57:56

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November 24, 2024

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Episode 241 with Matt – Extra Life, Forest Shuffle, Stephens, 5 Towers, Woodcraft, Flip 7, Ghost Blitz, and Big Top

Episode 241 with Matt – Extra Life, Forest Shuffle, Stephens, 5 Towers, Woodcraft, Flip 7, Ghost Blitz, and Big Top

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In our two hundred and forty-first episode, Aaron is joined by Matt. We talk about our experience at Extra Life this year, including our plays of Forest Shuffle, Stephens, 5 Towers, Woodcraft, Flip 7, Ghost Blitz, and Big Top.

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

Extra Life – 4:45

Forest Shuffle – 5:25

Stephens – 16:18

5 Towers – 30:05

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 38:07

Woodcraft – 41:38

Flip 7 – 50:08

Ghost Blitz – 58:08

Big Top – 1:06:50

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November 10, 2024

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Episode 240 with Quinten – Clank: Catacombs, Warhammer 40K, Arcs, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Inscryption

Episode 240 with Quinten – Clank: Catacombs, Warhammer 40K, Arcs, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Inscryption

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In our two hundred and fortieth episode, Aaron is joined by Quinten. We talk about Clank: Catacombs, Warhammer 40K, and Arcs in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Inscryption. Then we discuss the state of Asmodee, their massive debt, and how that may change the landscape of board games in Aaron Asks Anything.

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

Clank: Catacombs – 3:55

Warhammer 40K – 16:25

Arcs – 34:10

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – 41:55

Inscryption – 53:11

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 1:02:39

Aaron Asks Anything – 1:04:27

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October 27, 2024

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Episode 239 with Linsae – Shipyard 2nd Edition, Golf, Arcs, Artisans of Splendent Vale, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, My Time At Sandrock, Balatro and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred

Episode 239 with Linsae – Shipyard 2nd Edition, Golf, Arcs, Artisans of Splendent Vale, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, My Time At Sandrock, Balatro and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred

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In our two hundred and thirty-ninth episode, Aaron is joined by Linsae. We talk about Shipyard 2nd Edition, Golf, Arcs, and Artisans of Splendent Vale in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, My Time At Sandrock, Balatro, and Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred.

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

Shipyard 2nd Edition – 4:45

Golf – 13:56

Arcs – 25:00

Artisans of Splendent Vale – 33:10

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 44:38

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – 47:00

My Time At Sandrock – 54:14

Balatro – 1:07:54

Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred – 1:11:33

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Episode 238 with Benji – The Mandalorian: Adventures, Monkey Palace: A Lego Board Game, Flowstone Saga, and Bloons TD 6

Episode 238 with Benji – The Mandalorian: Adventures, Monkey Palace: A Lego Board Game, Flowstone Saga, and Bloons TD 6

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In our two hundred and thirty-eighth episode, Aaron is joined by Benji. We talk about The Mandalorian: Adventures and Monkey Palace: A Lego Board Game in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Flowstone Saga and Bloons TD 6. Then we discuss tips on how to raise a gamer and how well Aaron did raising Benji in Aaron Asks Anything.

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

The Mandalorian: Adventures – 5:32

Monkey Palace: A Lego Board Game – 16:32

Flowstone Saga – 29:24

Bloons TD 6 – 38:18

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 44:23

Aaron Asks Anything – 46:08

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Episode 237 with Brendo – Unmatched: For King and Country, Finca, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon

Episode 237 with Brendo – Unmatched: For King and Country, Finca, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon

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In our two hundred and thirty-seventh episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Unmatched: For King and Country and Finca in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Then we discuss the games we’re excited to see coming out at The Spiel at Essen in Aaron Asks Anything.

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

Unmatched: For King and Country – 5:30

Finca – 13:25

Yakuza: Like a Dragon – 22:25

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 34:28

Aaron Asks Anything – The Spiel at Essen Preview– 36:30

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Episode 236 with Scott – Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy Outcasts and Seekers Expansions, Trio, Boxtop Pinball: Haunted House, and Sail

Episode 236 with Scott – Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy Outcasts and Seekers Expansions, Trio, Boxtop Pinball: Haunted House, and Sail

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In our two hundred and thirty-sixth episode, Aaron is joined by Scott. We talk about Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy Outcasts and Seekers Expansions, Trio, Boxtop Pinball: Haunted House, and Sail in the BA Banter. Then we have a spoiler-filled chat about our campaign of Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West.

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

Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy Outcasts and Seekers Expansions – 4:50

Trio – 27:38

Boxtop Pinball: Haunted House – 34:17

Sail – 42:36

Board Game Bliss Sponsorship – 53:36

Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West Spoiler Discussion – 56:00