
On Board Games
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
On Board Games is about the board game hobby and the supporting industry.
Location:
United States
Description:
On Board Games is about the board game hobby and the supporting industry.
Language:
English
Episodes
OBG 563: Virtual Play
5/19/2025
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steve talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
Kallax.io
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(23:28) Then, they discuss playing boardgames virtually, the pros and the cons.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:00:31
OBG 562: The Tariff Show
5/5/2025
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
(20:58) Then, they discuss the impacts the current 145% tariff on Chinese goods has on the boardgame industry.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:06:48
OBG 561: RPG Dice Methods
4/21/2025
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
(27:43) Then, they discuss different methods RPGs use dice and what the design impacts are with them.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:03:34
OBG 560: Casino Games
4/7/2025
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
(25:47) Then, they discuss using a casino as a theme in board games.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:02:27
OBG 559: Top 10 of All Time
3/10/2025
On this very special episode of On Board Games, Erik, Bruce, and Steve get together to give their lists of the top 10 games of all time. Come and listen and let us know what we should have had or why what we picked is not right. :)
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:38:52
OBG 558: Nostalgia Buzz
2/24/2025
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Shawn Hoult of Allies or Enemies to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
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(21:55) Then, they discuss what nostalgia brings to a game both in play and design.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:07:32
OBG 557: Taking Control
2/10/2025
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
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(23:30) Then, they discuss when it is appropriate for the GM to dictate what the PC does in a game.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:00:55:51
OBG 556: Ubergamer
1/27/2025
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild and Steph Hodge from All the Meeples of the Rainbow to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
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(25:31) Then, they discuss what it takes to be an ubergamer and why.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:04:03
OBG 555: Like and Subscribe
1/13/2025
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Bruce Voge III and Steve Chivers to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
(34:44) Then, they discuss what they like about the boardgaming hobby.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:09:48
OBG 554: Resolutions
12/30/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Grand Gamers Guildmaster Marc Specter to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
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(32:26) Then, they discuss what their 2025 gaming resolutions are.
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Duration:01:04:04
OBG 553: Toyetic
12/16/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
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(36:10) Then, they discuss toyetics in game design
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Duration:01:08:24
OBG 552: Creating Settings
12/3/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
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(24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:05:59
OBG 551: Backer Responsibilities
11/18/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
(27:16) Then, they discuss what are the responsibilities of a backer of a crowdfunded game.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:03:59
OBG 550: Game Design as Art
11/4/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bill Corey talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
Holiday Hijinks Kickstarter
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(25:57) The discuss if game design is art and if so, how?
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:08:32
OBG 549: Travelling Games
10/21/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Steven Chivers talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
Holiday Hijinks Kickstarter
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(30:25) Next, they talk about ways to travel with games.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:10:28
OBG 548: Systems Design
10/7/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
(BGG Thread here)
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(30:26) Next, they talk about the systems behind game design, the AI of the game itself.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:08:28
OBG 547: AI in RPG
9/23/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
(29:41) Next, they talk about how you can use AI in your RPG campaign.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:06:49
OBG 546: Euro Evolution
9/9/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Steve Chivers of Board Game Chin Wag to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
(32:47) Next, they talk about how Eurogames have evolved over time.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:18:08
OBG 545: GenCon Guild Style
8/26/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Marc Specter of the Grand Gamers Guild to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
Check out the Tir na nOg reprint on Kickstarter now!
(16:58) Next, they talk about Marc's experiences at this year's GenCon and what happens when your games keep selling out.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:00:53:45
OBG 544: Lights, Camera, Action
8/12/2024
On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Ori Kagan to talk about games (and other things) they've played including:
You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link.
You can visit Ori Kagan at https://www.kaganproductions.com/
(23:43) Next, they talk about creating Kickstarter videos and finding that true marketing plan for your game.
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On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek
Duration:01:05:31