A deep dive of a bona fide board game classic, Concordia

An exploration of what makes the historical war games so special but also so niche.

What are Area Control, Area Majority, and Area Conflict Games?

The Shapes of Games: Decision Spaces and Gameplay Arcs

All four hosts share their favorite games that have never been covered in the show's extensive 249 episode back catalogue of deep dives and lists!

What makes for a great family game experience?

Paul and Jake deep dive a legendary auction, press your luck game by Dr. Reiner Knizia, Ra!

A deep dive of Cole Wehrle's Arcs!

The 2025 Decidies! Pete, Paul, Jake, and Brendan discuss their favorite board games of 2025.

We look back at the past year, which was full of changes for the show.

Pete, Jake, and Brendan discuss their favorite video games and their ties to board games…

Brendan and Pete deep dive Agent Avenue and Hanamikoji and discuss “donkey space”

All four hosts are present to participate in a deep conversation about why we play games and whether getting good at them is a worthwhile endeavor.

Going once, going twice... Pete, Paul, and Brendan chat about their favorite auction games

Part 2 of our exploration of deck building games with a special look at Dune Imperium

An discussion of the types of mechanics often seen in tile laying games and a discussion of Paris: La Cite De La Lumiere

We discuss fighting games and deep dive Tag Team!

Paul, Jake, and Pete discuss their experience at Stonemaier Design Day 2025!

In this quirky episode with Jake, Pete, Paul, and Brendan we draft board game components

A conversation about best practices in game design with Jon Perry the designer of Air, Land, and Sea, Hot Streak, Spots, and more