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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 21 May 2020 | Episode 105 - 4 YEARS OF BLITZ | 00:40:12 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a few games in the Exit: The Game series - The Catacombs of Horror, The House of Riddles, and The Haunted Roller Coaster. We then celebrate our anniversary with a lookback on the last 4 years of the Board Game Blitz podcast.
Recent Games: 0:44
4 Year Anniversary: 11:45
Listener Clips: 29:47
Outro: 37:28
Bloopers: 38:14
Watch our latest music video parody! Play it Believe Me (parody of Take Me or Leave Me): https://youtu.be/YvkZAdv67I4
Exit: The Game - The Catacombs of Horror: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255675/exit-game-catacombs-horror
Exit: The Game - The House of Riddles: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/226519/exit-game-house-riddles
Exit: The Game - The Haunted Roller Coaster: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269968/exit-game-haunted-roller-coaster
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/244/episode-105-4-years-of-blitz | |||
| 15 Sep 2016 | Episode 10 - Space: The Final Frontier | 00:28:59 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Captain Sonar, Marrakech, and Star Trek: Ascendancy, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - space savers, games that have space themes, and the origins of the word "space." | |||
| 24 May 2018 | Episode 53 - List Bliss | 00:29:50 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Tokyo Highway and Legacy of Dragonholt. We then talk about lists and why people like them, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "list."
Announcements: 0:47
Recent Games: 2:20
Lists: 11:21
Board Game Etymology - 'List': 25:31
Outro: 26:50
Bloopers: 28:02
Tokyo Highway: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/215463/tokyo-highway
Legacy of Dragonholt: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/234669/legacy-dragonholt | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | Episode 118 - Games We’ve Never Discussed | 00:32:50 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Disciple Detective and The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game. We then talk about some games that we've never (or rarely) talked about before, at least on the podcast!
Announcements: 0:44
Recent Games: 3:31
Games We've Never Discussed: 13:32
Outro: 30:53
Bloopers: 31:57
Disciple Detective: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/297735/disciple-detective
The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/316750/princess-bride-adventure-book-game
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/262/episode-118-games-we-ve-never-discussed | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Episode 188 - Tournamental | 00:33:21 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Mahjong and Blueprints. Then, we talk about board game tournaments - which ones we've competed in, our experiences with them, and why we like or dislike them.
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/359 | |||
| 08 Jun 2017 | Episode 29 - Escape Escapades | 00:29:47 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Brass: Lancashire, Paperback, and Clank!: Sunken Treasures. We talk about board games that trap you or that you have to escape, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "escape." | |||
| 19 May 2022 | Episode 157 - 6th Anniversary Show | 00:41:22 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Hidden Leaders and Get on Board: New York & London. We then reminisce about the past 6 years of Board Game Blitz and celebrate our 6 year podcast anniversary!
Announcements: 0:37 Watch our 6 year anniversary video to enter our contest: https://youtu.be/K7gxz_rNaiI Links to videos mentioned: Streamers mentioned: Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Hidden Leaders: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/320718/hidden-leaders Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/323 | |||
| 11 Apr 2019 | Episode 76 - Chill Out | 00:26:04 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Bandido and Just One. We then talk about games that make us calm and relaxed, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'calm.'
NOTE: There were some problems with Crystal's mic, so sorry for the audio.
Announcements: 0:43
Recent Games: 1:43
Chill Games: 9:27
Board Game Etymology - 'Calm': 21:56
Outro: 24:08
Bloopers: 25:04
Bandido: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/191925/bandido
Just One: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254640/just-one | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | Episode 108 - Virtual Gaming Con Recap | 00:29:43 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Unlock!: Timeless Adventures and Conundrum Escape Rooms - Virtual Hollywood Mystery. We then talk about our time at Virtual Gaming Con, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'virtual.'
Announcements: 0:49
Recent Games: 1:29
Virtual Gaming Con: 12:58
Board Game Etymology - 'Virtual': 27:19
Outro: 28:12
Bloopers: 29:25
Unlock!: Timeless Adventures: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279613/unlock-timeless-adventures
Conundrum Escape Rooms - Virtual Hollywood Mystery: https://www.conundrumescaperooms.com/virtual-hollywood-mystery-play-online/
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/249/episode-108-virtual-gaming-con-recap | |||
| 03 Nov 2022 | Episode 169 - Kidding Around | 00:31:37 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Draw the Line, Dexterity Jane, Soundbox, Echoes The Microchip, and Jekyll vs. Hyde. We then talk about games that are good for playing with children.
Recent Games: 0:42 Top 10 Kid Games with One Pip Wonder: https://youtu.be/SzTE7PZyO7E Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Draw the Line: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/306170/draw-line Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/336 | |||
| 20 Jul 2017 | Episode 32 - Con Candor | 00:30:45 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal have a special episode to discuss their time at Origins (Cassadi) and Dice Tower Con (Ambie and Crystal). | |||
| 04 May 2023 | Episode 182 - May the Fourth | 00:34:33 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The LOOP, Exit: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows over Middle-earth, and Exit: The Game - The Professor's Last Riddle. Then, we celebrate Star Wars Day by talking about all the Star Wars board games!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/350 | |||
| 04 Jun 2020 | Episode 106 - From 8-Bit to VR | 00:34:50 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss 18Chesapeake (on 18xx.games) and Dragonheart (on boardgamearena.com). We then talk about our history of playing video games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'arcade.'
Recent Games: 1:59
Video Games: 11:06
Board Game Etymology - 'Arcade': 31:36
Outro: 32:46
Bloopers: 33:50
Play 18xx games online at https://www.18xx.games/
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Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
18Chesapeake: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253608/18chesapeake
Dragonheart: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/66171/dragonheart
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/246/episode-106-from-8-bit-to-vr | |||
| 16 May 2024 | Episode 209 - The Momcast | 00:31:01 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Floating Floors and Nimalia. Then, we are joined by our special guests - our moms - to talk about their experience playing games when they were kids, when we were kids, and now! Also, the etymology segment makes a surprise comeback as Crystal discusses the origins of the word 'mamma.'
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/381 | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Episode 154 - A Game By Any Other Name | 00:27:31 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they both played recently, Switch & Signal. We then talk about what can make a good board game name and some board games that we think have good names.
Announcements: 0:38 Watch us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/boardgameblitz and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/boardgameblitz YouTube Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPKAB8xFygkDQzCUPyrZxQ Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Switch & Signal: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317311/switch-signal Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/319 | |||
| 07 Nov 2019 | Episode 92 - Omnipotent Omnigamers | 00:42:59 | |
Crystal and special guest host Paula Deming discuss Tussie Mussie and Ghost Stories. They then talk about the term "omnigamer" and how people define themselves in board gaming.
Announcements & Introduction: 0:45
Recent Games: 6:35
Omnigamers: 18:47
Outro: 40:14
Bloopers: 41:27
You can find Paula at:
Things Get Dicey: https://www.youtube.com/paulademing
Deck the Halls (with Matrimony): http://www.sassquach.com/podcast/
Death By Monsters: https://www.deathbymonsters.com
@ThingsGetDicey (Twitter)
@PaulaDeming (Twitter)
Tussie Mussie: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257614/tussie-mussie
Ghost Stories: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37046/ghost-stories | |||
| 15 Aug 2019 | Episode 86 - Gen Con Recap | 00:33:33 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr, Trapper Keeper Game, and Kenny G: Keepin' it Saxy, We then talk about Crystal's first time at Gen Con!
Recent Games: 0:47
Gen Con Recap: 15:13
Outro: 30:45
Bloopers: 31:49
Holding On: The Troubled Life of Billy Kerr: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245444/holding-troubled-life-billy-kerr
Trapper Keeper Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285627/trapper-keeper-game
Kenny G: Keepin' it Saxy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283217/kenny-g-keepin-it-saxy
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| 19 Dec 2019 | Episode 95 - PAX Unplugged Recap | 00:34:09 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss some Graphic Novel Adventures (Captive, Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations, and Your Town), Nokosu Dice, and Fafnir. We then talk about Crystal's time at PAX Unplugged.
Announcements: 0:59
Recent Games: 2:02
PAX Unplugged: 14:03
Outro: 32:44
No Bloopers: 33:39
Captive: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/207898/captive
Sherlock Holmes: Four Investigations: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244171/sherlock-holmes-four-investigations
Your Town: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244153/your-town
Nokosu Dice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294693/nokosu-dice
Fafnir: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294233/fafnir
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| 30 Nov 2023 | Episode 197 - Stranded With Games | 00:35:58 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Secret of Langton Manor, Linkto Food, and Kingdomino Origins. Then, we talk about which five board games we would bring with us if we got stuck on a desert (but not quite deserted) island!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/369 | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | Episode 204 - Pocket Picks | 00:29:56 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Murder Mystery Party: The Night Hunter Game and Freelancers: A Crossroads Game. Then, we talk about board games that can fit in your pocket!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/376 | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | Episode 132 - The New Normal | 00:31:28 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Funny Pages, The Search for Planet X, and Jackpot Payout. Since we just celebrated our 5 year podcast anniversary, we then revisit our topic of our first episode, conventions! Announcements: 0:41 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Funny Pages: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/330837/funny-pages-comical-puzzle-game Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/290 | |||
| 04 Jul 2019 | Episode 83 - Why We Play | 00:26:08 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss 1862 and The Castles of Burgundy. We then talk about why we play board games (and why we might not want to play board games).
Announcements: 0:44
Recent Games: 2:28
Why Game: 11:21
Outro: 23:44
Not Really Bloopers: 24:40
1862: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/66837/1862-railway-mania-eastern-counties
The Castles of Burgundy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/castles-burgundy | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | Episode 179 - The 2022 Blitzies | 00:33:42 | |
Ambie and Crystal have their annual awards show about the best games of the year in the 2022 Blitzies!
The 2022 Blitzies: 0:40 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/346 | |||
| 16 Aug 2018 | Episode 59 - Our Favorite Exceptions | 00:32:35 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures and King of Tokyo. We then talk about games we love in genres we hate, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "anomaly."
Announcements: 0:49
Recent Games: 1:38
Games We Love in Genres We Hate: 10:59
Board Game Etymology - 'Anomaly': 28:29
Outro: 29:25
Bloopers: 30:47
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204305/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-jack-ripper-w
King of Tokyo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/70323/king-tokyo | |||
| 17 Jan 2019 | Episode 70 - What's in a Name? | 00:32:38 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Ghost Stories and The Potion. We then talk about some thoughts on what makes a board game name good or bad.
Announcements: 0:41
Recent Games: 2:08
Game Names: 9:44
Outro: 31:10
No Bloopers (I accidentally deleted them): 32:06
Ghost Stories: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37046/ghost-stories
The Potion: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/250539/potion | |||
| 22 Nov 2018 | Episode 66 - BGG.CON 2018 Recap | 00:39:48 | |
In this special episode, Ambie and Crystal recorded together for the first time ever! We talk about our time at BGG.CON.
BGG.CON Recap: 0:28
Outro: 38:53 | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | BGB 172 - Holiday Happenings | 00:33:03 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Break the Cube, the Key Enigma escape room games (Wizcape Academy, Kalinasu, and The Butterfly Curse), and My Father's Work. We then talk about some holiday traditions we have and how gaming factors into our holidays. Happy holidays to everyone!
Announcements: 0:41 Break the Cube: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354669/break-cube Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ Games discussed this episode: Break the Cube: 1:48 Key Enigma: 4:26 Wizcape Academy: 5:16 Kalinasu: 5:18 The Butterfly Curse: 5:42 My Father's Work: 13:02 Rumble in the Dungeon: 20:27 Just One: 20:56 So Clover!: 20:59 Just One: 22:01 Fox in the Forest Duet: 29:06 Codenames: 29:47 Kingdomino: 30:12 For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/339 | |||
| 09 Nov 2017 | Episode 40 - Putting the U and I in Community | 00:28:52 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss For-Ex and Ex Libris. We then talk about how board games can help build and support communities, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "community." | |||
| 27 Sep 2018 | Episode 62 - The Learning Curve | 00:34:12 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Gloomhaven and Tiny Epic Zombies. We then talk about teaching board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "teach."
Recent Games: 0:47
Teaching Games: 13:38
Board Game Etymology - 'Teach': 28:54
Outro: 31:33
Bloopers: 32:55
Gloomhaven: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174430/gloomhaven
Tiny Epic Zombies: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244536/tiny-epic-zombies | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Episode 207 - What Should We Play? | 00:30:04 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Infiltraitors, Math Rush: Addition & Subtraction, and Ceres. Then, we talk about ways your group can pick which game to play when no one knows what they want to play!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/379 | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 | Episode 146 - Back from PAX | 00:38:57 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they both played recently, Mission: Elfpossible. Crystal then tells Ambie all about her time at PAX Unplugged last weekend!
Recent Games: 0:40 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Mission: Elfpossible: https://puzzlingpursuits.com/products/mission-elfpossible Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/309 | |||
| 26 Dec 2024 | Episode 225 - Mickey and Stinky | 00:05:29 | |
It's time for our annual bonus episode! Ambie is joined by Mickey and Stinky Flower Pot as they talk about a couple games they played recently, Disney: Mickey and the Beanstalk and First Orchard. You can watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube.
0:00-Intro Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/400 | |||
| 14 Jan 2021 | Episode 122 - Alphabetical Part 1 | 00:35:34 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Cuba Libre and Carpe Diem. We then start a 3-part series where we talk about our favorite game from each letter of the alphabet, starting from the end. Crystal then discusses the origin of the word "Alphabet."
Announcements: 0:43
Recent Games: 1:31
Favorite Game Each Letter Part 1: 15:25
Board Game Etymology - 'Alphabet': 30:57
Outro: 31:55
Bloopers: 32:51
Cuba Libre: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/111799/cuba-libre
Carpe Diem: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245934/carpe-diem
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/267/episode-122-alphabetical-part-1 | |||
| 31 Jan 2019 | Episode 71 - Dice Tower Cruise Recap | 00:29:41 | |
Ambie and Crystal talk about the Dice Tower Cruise and answer some patron questions about the cruise
Announcements: 0:40
Dice Tower Cruise Recap: 2:06
Patron Questions: 15:38
--Why a board gaming cruise over a convention?: 15:50
--Was it hard to decide between cruise and game?: 19:30
--Any problems with seasickness?: 21:02
--Well I'm already on vacation so I might as well...: 23:20
--Did movement cause issues with dexterity games?: 24:09
--Was the cruise all-inclusive or did it have micro-transactions?: 25:02
Outro: 27:56
No Bloopers: 28:51 | |||
| 11 Aug 2022 | Episode 163 - Gen Con Hot Takes | 00:40:07 | |
Ambie, Crystal, and special guest Nick (@Nyobari) discuss a couple games they played recently, including Master Word, Voices In My Head, and Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition. We then ask Nick about his time at Gen Con and hear some of his hot takes!
Announcements: 0:38 Check out Ambie's book on Kickstarter now! The last day is Tuesday, August 16! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Master Word: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302734/master-word Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/329 | |||
| 24 Sep 2020 | Episode 114 - One in A Hundred Part 2A | 00:30:36 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Gridopolis and Battlestar Galactica. We then continue our one in a hundred games list with our top game from each set of 100 in the top 1001-1500 ranked games on BoardGameGeek!
Recent Games: 0:42
One in a Hundred Part 2A: 15:25
Outro: 28:45
Bloopers: 29:40
Gridopolis: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267418/gridopolis
Gridopolis preorder: https://shop.gridopolis.games/
Battlestar Galactica: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37111/battlestar-galactica-board-game
Vassal Engine: http://www.vassalengine.org/
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/257/episode-114-one-in-a-hundred-part-2a | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | Episode 195 - 2023 Gift Guide | 00:33:27 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they played recently, including The Emerald Flame, The Morrison Game Factory, and Hadrian’s Wall. Then, we talk about our thoughts on giving board games as gifts, and some recommendations for good gifts!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/367 | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | Episode 143 - Playing by the Rules | 00:36:50 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Durian Dash, Arachnoir, and Overboss. We then are joined by special guest Matt to talk about how important it is to play games by the correct rules.
Recent Games: 0:45 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Durian Dash: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/340396/durian-dash Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/305 | |||
| 12 Oct 2017 | Episode 38 - Ethics in Game Media | 00:27:56 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Spirit Island, First Orchard, and The 7th Continent. We talk about ethics and bias in reviewing, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "adventure." | |||
| 14 Feb 2019 | Episode 72 - The 2018 Blitzies | 00:35:50 | |
Ambie and Crystal host the annual Blitzies, the special award episode for 2018 games!
Announcements: 0:38
The 2018 Blitzies: 2:47
--Best Cooperative Game: 6:08
--Most Unique: 7:33
--Best Artwork: 9:08
--Most Underrated: 11:34
--Best Solo: 13:30
--Top 5 2018 Games: 14:56
--2019 Looking Forward to: 28:26
Outro: 34:00
Bloopers: 34:55 | |||
| 29 Dec 2022 | Episode 173 - Bonus Favorites | 00:06:04 | |
In this now annual special bonus episode, Ambie facilitates while her two guests talk about some of their favorite games they've played recently, including Stuffed Fables and Teddy's Colors & Shapes. They then talk about some more of their favorite games and why they like them. For a video version of the podcast with subtitles, click here.
Recent Games: 0:32 Stuffed Fables: 0:33 Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz More games discussed this episode: The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness: 1:16 First Orchard: 3:13 Tidy up!: 4:00 For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/340 | |||
| 01 Sep 2016 | Episode 8 - Back to School | 00:26:28 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Chicago & Northwestern, German Rails, Onami, and Legendary Encounters: Firefly, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - school items, games that are school related, and the origins of the word "rule." We also announce our contest winner! | |||
| 16 Mar 2017 | Episode 22 - Games Rule, Rulebooks Drool | 00:28:46 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss The Pursuit of Happiness, Cottage Garden, and Starving Artists. We talk about board game rules, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "cheat." We also announce our Patreon! | |||
| 20 May 2021 | Episode 131 - Apptastic | 00:35:59 | |
Ambie and Crystal talk about Escape Tales: Low Memory, Escape Tales: Children of Wyrmwoods, and Stay Cool. We then talk about board games that use a digital app and what we think about them. Announcements: 0:53 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Escape Tales: Low Memory: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/282291/escape-tales-low-memory Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/286 | |||
| 21 Jul 2016 | Episode 5 - Hot Hot Hot! | 00:26:58 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss 18xx games, Seasons, and Awesome Kingdom, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - drink accessories, games that are "hot," and the origins of the word "shelfie." | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | Episode 129 - Rock and Roll and Write | 00:38:41 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Hey Yo and Draftosaurus. We then talk about our top 5 favorite roll & write games.
Announcements: 0:37
Recent Games: 2:51
Top 5 Roll & Write: 11:26
Outro: 37:36
Bloopers: 38:31
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS
Vote for the Golden Geek Awards: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame
Hey Yo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324467/hey-yo
Draftosaurus: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/264055/draftosaurus
Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/283/episode-129-rock-and-roll-and-write | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | Episode 206 - The 2023 Blitzies | 00:31:54 | |
Ambie and Crystal host the 2023 Blitzies, the annual awards show about the best games of the year!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/378 | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | Episode 229 - Totally Mechanical! | 00:27:42 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Time Division and Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West. Then, we talk about our favorite board game mechanics and why we like them.
0:00-Intro Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/404 | |||
| 10 Jun 2016 | Episode 2 - A Walk on the Wild Side | 00:25:48 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss CO2, Tak, Parfum, and Runebound, along with our "Accessory" of the Week - storage, games that have animals, and the origins of the word "meeple." | |||
| 28 Mar 2019 | Episode 75 - Boring? More Theme! | 00:31:54 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss 18MEX and Heroes of Land, Air & Sea. We then list off our top 5 favorite games with boring themes, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'travel.'
Announcements: 0:42
Recent Games: 4:37
Top 5 Games With Boring Themes: 12:03
Board Game Etymology - 'Travel': 28:13
Outro: 29:21
Bloopers: 30:16
18MEX: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18485/18mex
Heroes of Land, Air & Sea: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/198830/heroes-land-air-sea | |||
| 13 Apr 2017 | Episode 24 - Board Game Burnout | 00:28:04 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Pret-a-Porter, The Phantom Society, and Roll Player. We talk about board game burnout, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "exhaust." We also announce our t-shirts! | |||
| 18 Jan 2018 | Episode 44 - The 2017 Blitzies | 01:07:41 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Dungeon Petz, The Downfall of Popmeii, and Majesty: For the Realm. We then talk about 2017 in board gaming with the 2017 Blitzies and our top 10 games of 2017, in this double length episode!
Announcements: 0:50
Recent Games: 4:09
2017 Blitzies: 16:07
Top 10 2017 Games: 37:59
Outro: 1:04:53
Bloopers: 1:05:57
Categories:
Biggest Disappointment: 22:58
Biggest Surprise: 26:50
Looking Forward to in 2018: 30:06
New to Us: 33:26 | |||
| 21 Apr 2022 | Episode 155 - Are Lawn Games Board Games? | 00:29:24 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Tales From the Loop: The Board Game and Loco Momo. We then talk about the intersection between giant dexterity board games and lawn games.
Announcements: 0:39 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Tales From the Loop: The Board Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/306676/tales-loop-board-game Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/320 | |||
| 01 Jul 2021 | Episode 134 - Gaming Gatherings | 00:33:09 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Escape Room: The Game - Puzzle Adventure: Secret of the Scientist, Exit: The Game + Puzzle - The Sacred Temple, and The Search for Planet X. We then talk about some tips for hosting game days and nights. Announcements: 0:47 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Escape Room: The Game - Puzzle Adventure: Secret of the Scientist: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337690/escape-room-game-puzzle-adventures-secret-scientis Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/292 | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Episode 205 - Our First Jubensha | 00:32:23 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a jubensha game they played together at Dice Tower West - Conspiracy to Commit! We have a discussion including Amy, the host of the game, and Dan, Crystal's partner, right after playing the game, and then we share our thoughts a week later. Check out White Rabbit Jubensha for more information on the Jubensha we played!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/377 | |||
| 30 May 2024 | Episode 210 - 8 Year Anniversary: Top 10! | 00:36:52 | |
It's the 8 year anniversary of our podcast! Woo hoo! To celebrate, Ambie and Crystal have updated their lists of Top 100 Games of ALL TIME and we share our top 10 games with you! Watch the rest of Ambie's Top 100 list on YouTube!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/382 | |||
| 12 Apr 2018 | Episode 50 - The Good, the Bad and the Unplayable | 00:29:25 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss 1889 and Sunset Over Water. We then talk about what can make a game objectively bad, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "bad."
Announcement: 1:00
Recent Games: 3:09
Objectively Bad Games: 12:09
Board Game Etymology - 'Bad': 26:03
Outro: 27:23
Bloopers: 28:27
1889: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/23540/1889
Sunset Over Water: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224904/sunset-over-water | |||
| 31 Aug 2017 | Episode 35 - The Shakedown on Dice | 00:30:37 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss EXIT: The Game, Ethnos, and Dice Forge. We talk about dice in games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "roll." | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | Episode 148 - Top 5 HABA Games | 00:04:54 | |
In this special episode, Ambie takes a backseat as her two guests take over the episode to discuss a couple games they played recently, including Boggle and Go Away Monster!. They then talk about our top 5 games from the publisher HABA.
Recent Games: 0:35 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Boggle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1293/boggle Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/311 | |||
| 12 Mar 2020 | Episode 100 - Blitz Game is Broken | 00:47:33 | |
Ambie and Crystal are joined by Nick, Mike, Matthew, and Dave from the This Game is Broken podcast to celebrate the 100th episode of Board Game Blitz with a game show!
Intro part 2: 3:17
Round 1 - Ready, Set Up, Go!: 5:49
Round 2 - 18xx: 17:56
Round 3 - Vanessa Parody: 27:30
Round 4 - Higher or Lower: 36:16
Outro: 45:30
Bloopers: 46:42
Enter the contest here: https://gleam.io/competitions/eD0vg-board-game-blitz-100th-episode-game-giveaway
This Game is Broken:
https://thisgameisbroken.libsyn.com/
https://www.youtube.com/thisgameisbroken
| |||
| 07 Oct 2021 | Episode 141 - Flying Solo | 00:29:56 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including For Science! and Cascadia. We then talk about playing board games solo and what types of games we like to play solo.
Recent Games: Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS For Science!: https://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/280834/science Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/302 | |||
| 02 Aug 2018 | Episode 58 - Unpopular Opinions | 00:33:08 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss 1849: The Game of Sicilian Railways and Pandemic Legacy: Season 2. We then talk about games that everyone seems to like except us, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "like."
Recent Games: 0:45
Unpopular Opinions: 10:30
Board Game Etymology - 'Like': 29:33
Outro: 30:55
Bloopers: 32:08
1849: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3097/1849-game-sicilian-railways
Pandemic Legacy: Season 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221107/pandemic-legacy-season-2 | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Episode 203 - All By Myself | 00:23:07 | |
Ambie is all alone this episode discussing a couple games she played recently, including Picture Perfect and Sherlock 13. Then, since she's solo podcasting, she decides to talk about solo board gaming.
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items, and for the month of February, the code "BLITZWOTW" gets 20% off the Kickstarter Deluxe edition of War of the Worlds: The New Wave! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/375 | |||
| 17 Jun 2021 | Episode 133 - Togetherness | 00:33:40 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Bilder, Cold Case: A Pinch of Murder, Cold Case: A Story to Die For, and Let's Make a Bus Route: The Dice Game. We then talk about some of our favorite games we've played together over the years. Announcements: 0:45 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Bilder: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255291/bilder Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/290 | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | Episode 180 - Dice Tower West Recap | 00:35:43 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia, Suspects: The MacGuffin Affair, and The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. Then, we talk about our time at Dice Tower West last month!
Announcements: 0:46 Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia: 1:26 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/347 | |||
| 25 Aug 2022 | Episode 164 - Chit Chat | 00:29:40 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Village Green and Living Forest. We then take a break from a specific topic of the week and just chat with each other about Crystal's new gaming table, Ambie's Kickstarter, the board game community, and Ambie's kids.
Recent Games: 0:35 Check out our merch (including Hexy): https://www.redbubble.com/people/boardgameblitz/shop?asc=u Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Village Green: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/300583/village-green Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/330 | |||
| 30 Aug 2018 | Episode 60 - Property of the Intellectual | 00:34:04 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Miraris and Pikoko. We then talk about intellectual property in board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "box."
Announcements: 1:13
Recent Games: 1:42
Intellectual Property: 12:36
Board Game Etymology - 'Box': 29:29
Outro: 31:22
Bloopers: 32:26
Miraris: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245876/miraris
Pikoko: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244505/pikoko | |||
| 11 Oct 2018 | Episode 63 - A Variety of Victories | 00:30:00 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss The Enigma Emporium Presents: Wish You Were Here and the Stockpile app. We then talk about unique victory conditions, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "unique."
Recent Games: 0:47
Unique Victory: 13:28
Board Game Etymology - 'Unique': 25:58
Outro: 26:51
Bloopers: 28:04
The Enigma Emporium: https://www.theenigmaemporium.com/
Stockpile: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161614/stockpile | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | Episode 125 - And the Crowd Goes Wild! | 00:25:30 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Night Market and The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance Game. We then discuss what can make board games fun to watch instead of just play.
Announcements: 0:42
Recent Games: 2:49
Spectating Games: 15:28
Outro: 24:20
Bloopers: 25:15
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS
Night Market: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/310619/night-market
The Adventure Zone: Bureau of Balance Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/293981/adventure-zone-bureau-balance-game
Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/276/episode-125-and-the-crowd-goes-wild | |||
| 27 Feb 2020 | Episode 99 - Top 5 Kickstarter Games | 00:33:45 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Detective Stories: Case 1 - The Fire in Adlerstein and Betrayal Legacy. We then talk about the role of Kickstarter in board games and share our top 5 Kickstarter games.
Announcements: 0:47
Recent Games: 3:07
Kickstarter: 11:16
Top 5 Kickstarter Games: 19:02
Outro: 32:04
Bloopers: 33:00
Enter the contest here: https://gleam.io/competitions/eD0vg-board-game-blitz-100th-episode-game-giveaway
Detective Stories: Case 1 - The Fire in Adlerstein: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/261145/detective-stories-case-1-fire-adlerstein
Betrayal Legacy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240196/betrayal-legacy | |||
| 26 May 2016 | Episode 1 - Conventions | 00:27:13 | |
In the inaugural episode, Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Ghost Blitz, Medieval Academy, and Carcassonne along with games that are good for conventions, our Accessory of the Week - gaming bags, the origins of the word "convention," and some convention tips. | |||
| 08 Dec 2016 | Episode 16 - Party Time | 00:29:49 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Paris Connection, Istanbul, and Deception: Murder in Hong Kong. We talk about some good games for parties. Crystal goes over the origins of the word "party." | |||
| 10 Oct 2019 | Episode 90 - Q&A | 00:47:28 | |
In this special episode, Ambie and Crystal answer a bunch of questions from listeners!
Announcements: 0:40
Q&A: 1:52
Outro: 45:28
Bloopers: 46:40
For the list of questions, see the complete show notes at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/215/episode-90-q-a | |||
| 06 Dec 2018 | Episode 67 - Comfort Games | 00:28:52 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game and Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar. We then talk about comfort games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'familiar.'
Announcements: 0:45
Recent Games: 3:06
Comfort Games: 14:05
Board Game Etymology - 'Familiar': 25:01
Outro: 26:24
Bloopers: 27:37
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223321/detective-modern-crime-board-game
Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233020/fireball-island-curse-vul-kar | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 | Episode 140 - Top 5 Games That Make Us Laugh | 00:39:32 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Rolling Stock Stars and There is No Game: Wrong Dimension. We then list our top 5 games that make us laugh!
Announcements: 0:40 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Rolling Stock Stars: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298154/rolling-stock-stars Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/300 | |||
| 06 May 2021 | Episode 130 - The Theme's The Thing | 00:28:04 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Winning Streak (a book), The Meaples (a song album), and Musical Chairs (this one's a board game). We then talk about unique themes in board games.
Recent Games: 0:43 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS
Winning Streak: http://winningstreakbook.com/ Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/283/episode-129-rock-and-roll-and-write | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 | Episode 120 - But This is A GOOD Game! | 00:34:39 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Adventure Games: The Volcanic Island and playing games on Board Game Arena. We then talk about our "top" ten games from low ranking games on BoardGameGeek.
Announcements: 0:49
Recent Games: 4:11
Top Bottom Games: 16:29
Outro: 32:30
Bloopers: 33:34
This episode was inspired by this geeklist on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/277847/top-ten-games-starting-bottom
Adventure Games: The Volcanic Island: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284082/adventure-games-volcanic-island
Board Game Arena: https://boardgamearena.com/
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/265/episode-120-but-this-is-a-good-game | |||
| 11 Jul 2024 | Episode 213 - BGG Breakdown | 00:30:37 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Guilty: Houston 2015 and CoraQuest. Then, we talk about the game page on the website BoardGameGeek and what information we tend to look at.
0:00-Intro Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/385 | |||
| 18 Jul 2019 | Episode 84 - Dice Tower Con Recap | 00:33:58 | |
Ambie and Crystal talk about a bunch of the games they played at Dice Tower Con 2019.
Announcements: 0:33
Dice Tower Con: 1:10
Outro: 31:23
Bloopers: 32:36 | |||
| 18 Jun 2020 | Episode 107 - Top 5 Game Themes | 00:33:26 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss some Ravensburger Escape Puzzles and Slay the Spire. We then talk about our top 5 themes in board games.
Announcements: 0:43
Recent Games: 2:17
Top 5 Game Themes: 13:02
Outro: 31:52
Bloopers: 32:56
Ravensburger Escape Puzzles: https://www.ravensburger.org/uk/discover/escape-puzzles/index.html
Slay the Spire: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/slay-the-spire-switch/
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/247/episode-107-top-5-game-themes | |||
| 29 Mar 2018 | Episode 49 - Global Gaming | 00:27:08 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss The Mind, Dinosaur Island, Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Island Hopper, and High Society. We then talk about games that are from other cultures, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "love."
Announcement: 0:40
Recent Games: 1:45
Gaming Around the World: 12:02
Board Game Etymology - 'Foreign': 23:54
Outro: 25:17
Bloopers: 26:21
The Mind: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244992/mind
Dinosaur Island: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221194/dinosaur-island
Arkham Horror: The Card Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/205637/arkham-horror-card-game
Island Hopper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/194688/island-hopper
High Society: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220/high-society | |||
| 06 Jun 2019 | Episode 81 - Awarded Excellence | 00:31:15 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Fickle, Animal Upon Animal, Battle Dome, and Race For The Galaxy. We then talk about some of the different board gaming awards this summer, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'prestigious.'
Recent Games: 0:47
Awards: 14:17
Board Game Etymology - 'Prestigious': 27:43
Outro: 28:42
Bloopers: 29:37
Fickle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270350/fickle
Animal Upon Animal: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/17329/animal-upon-animal
Battle Dome: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6112/battle-dome
Race for the Galaxy: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28143/race-galaxy | |||
| 23 Apr 2020 | Episode 103 - Take Your Turn! | 00:26:13 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Subtext Game, The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine, and MegaCity: Oceania. We then talk about analysis paralysis in board gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'analysis.'
Recent Games: 0:56
Analysis Paralysis: 10:31
Board Game Etymology - 'Analysis': 23:38
Outro: 24:38
Bloopers: 25:33
Subtext Game: https://subtextgame.com/
The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284083/crew-quest-planet-nine
MegaCity: Oceania: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266304/megacity-oceania | |||
| 23 Nov 2017 | Episode 41 - Giving Thanks | 00:26:21 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Legends of Andor, Ascension, and Queendomino. We then talk about what we and our listeners are thankful for in board gaming, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "benefit." | |||
| 05 May 2022 | Episode 156 - Top 5 Worker Placement Games | 00:39:10 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion and Planet Unknown. We then talk about worker placement games and our top 5 board games with worker placement.
Announcements: 0:45 Watch our 6 year anniversary video to enter our contest: https://youtu.be/K7gxz_rNaiI Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302344/scooby-doo-escape-haunted-mansion Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/321 | |||
| 04 May 2017 | Episode 26 - Interview with Bjorn Rabenstein | 00:38:30 | |
In this special episode, Ambie interviews Bjorn Rabenstein, the designer of Rolling Stock to discuss Rolling Stock and Rolling Stock v2 | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | Episode 138 - The Importance of Being Replayable | 00:28:41 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they've played recently, including Project Nos, Flapjack Flipout, and TEN. We then talk about replayability in games and what things can make a game replayable. Announcements: 0:45 You can still donate to Extra Life here: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=461152 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Project Nos: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201992/project-nos Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'BGBLITZ21' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/297 | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | Episode 200 - Listener Q&A | 00:34:12 | |
Ambie and Crystal celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast with a full episode dedicated to answering questions from our listeners!
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/372 | |||
| 03 Aug 2017 | Episode 33 - The Digital Frontier | 00:33:34 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Vinhos, Unearth, and Future Tense. We talk about digital games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "play." | |||
| 10 Sep 2020 | Episode 113 - Tips for Teaching | 00:28:47 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Egyptia and GRBLD. We then talk about some tips for how to teach board games well.
Announcements: 0:40
Recent Games: 1:41
Teaching Games: 8:41
Outro: 27:04
Bloopers: 28:08
Egyptia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298431/egyptia
GRBLD: https://inkwellgames.com/grbld/
For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/255/episode-113-tips-for-teaching | |||
| 10 Aug 2023 | Episode 189 - Do We Have Batteries? | 00:28:01 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Illiterati, Artisans of Splendent Vale, and Challengers!. Then, we talk about electronic components in board games and some games that use electronics in creative ways.
0:00-Intro Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not available anywhere else! For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/360 | |||
| 05 Jul 2018 | Episode 56 - Kickstarter: Here to Stay? | 00:32:49 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss 1834, Southern Pacific, Ganz schön clever, and Near and Far: Amber Mines. We then talk about Kickstarter board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "turn."
Announcements: 0:55
Recent Games: 3:26
Kickstarter: 16:00
Board Game Etymology - 'Turn': 29:07
Outro: 30:09
Bloopers: 31:13
1834: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253320/1834
Southern Pacific: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253319/southern-pacific
Ganz schön clever: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244522/ganz-schon-clever
Near and Far: Amber Mines: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/236667/near-and-far-amber-mines | |||
| 25 Jul 2024 | Episode 214 - How Delightful! | 00:25:08 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including River of Gold and Draft & Write Records. Then, we talk about the opposite of our pet peeves in gaming - our gaming delights!
0:00-Intro Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/388 | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | Episode 218 - Chonky Games | 00:27:51 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Wilmot's Warehouse and Expressions. Then, we do a shared list of our top 5 board games that don't fit in a standard KALLAX shelf from IKEA.Check out Ambie's August Recap video on YouTube to hear more about Wilmot's Warehouse and The Gang.
0:00-Intro Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/392 | |||
| 29 Sep 2016 | Episode 11 - For Shame! | 00:26:32 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal discuss Junk Art, Monster Factory, and A Fake Artist Goes to New York, as well as our shame games (popular games we haven't played), and the origins of the word "lose." | |||
| 23 May 2019 | Episode 79 - Three Year Aniversary Escape! | 00:40:53 | |
Ambie makes an escape room podcast for Crystal and Cassadi to celebrate the three year anniversary of Board Game Blitz!
Intro Banter: 0:43
Escape Room: 3:12
Catching up with Cassadi: 33:19
Outro: 39:42
Bloopers: 40:38
Suppelmental item for the escape room: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JVoKqLlp4L-6zLg5nh9s4k9xlzM74p7S7u9C6lwB8_M/edit?usp=sharing
Check out Escape This Podcast for more escape room podcasts: http://www.escapethispodcast.com/ | |||
| 04 Aug 2016 | Episode 6 - GenCant with Suzanne Sheldon | 00:28:35 | |
Ambie, Cassadi, and Crystal bring on a special guest, Suzanne Sheldon, to discuss GenCant. | |||
| 24 Oct 2019 | Episode 91 - Forever Young | 00:51:13 | |
Crystal and special guest host Moderator Chris discuss Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks and ShipShape. They then talk about games that they've played or would play over a hundred times, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word 'Monopoly.'
Announcements: 0:51
Recent Games: 1:31
100 Plays Games: 17:51
Board Game Etymology - 'Monopoly': 45:28
Outro: 48:31
Bloopers: 49:52
You can find Chris at:
TableFlipsYou.com
@tableflipsyou (Twitter)
contactflipthetable@gmail.com
Doctor Who: Time of the Daleks: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/186995/doctor-who-time-daleks
ShipShape: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255594/shipshape | |||
| 10 May 2018 | Episode 52 - That's How We Roleplay | 00:30:29 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss Dispatch by Breakout and Rising 5: Runes of Asteros. We then talk about role playing in board games, and Crystal goes over the origins of the word "character."
Recent Games: 0:48
Role Playing: 11:48
Board Game Etymology - 'Character': 25:32
Outro: 27:09
Bloopers: 28:22
Dispatch: https://dispatch.breakoutgames.com/
Rising 5: Runes of Asteros: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/185196/rising-5-runes-asteros | |||
| 16 Jun 2022 | Episode 159 - Campaign Games | 00:35:40 | |
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Hinck's Gazette Boxed Set, Origins: First Builders, and PUSH. We then are joined by Pam, a patron of the show, to talk about campaign games, what we like and dislike about them, and some of our favorite campaign games.
Recent Games: 0:46 Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/ Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS The Hinck's Gazette Boxed Set: https://www.teambluefish.com/product-page/gazette-boxed-set-1-vol-1-issues-2-6 Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code 'GFGBLITZ2022' for 20% off non-exclusive items from their site: http://www.greyfoxgames.com/ For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/325 | |||