OBG 495: Commentary on the Clocktower

In this very special episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik take some time to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness. We talk to or hear from: (2:00) Scott Nicholson (26:38) Stephen from the Spiel (27:47) Eric Summerer (43:35) Kathleen Mercury (47:44) Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500 episodes. Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek  

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:   Agents of SMERSH the Epic Edition Oathsworn The Pumpkin Problem ISS Vanguard   (26:35) Then, they reflect on the past 16 years of broadcasting and changes in the game industry.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore about games they've played lately, including:   Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game Cold Case - A Pinch of Murder Superskill Pinball - Star Trek Dark Elf Dice Frosthaven EscapeWelt Puzzle box Kickstarter   (29:19) Then, they talk about the World Series of Boardgaming (promo code: podfather) and this year's Essen game fair.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Joe Slack about games they've played lately, including:   Friday Dungeon World GI Joe Deck Builder: Shadow of the Serpent Gloomhaven App Steampunk Rally Vampire The Masquerade Rivals: Heart of Europe The Birthday Burglar   14 Frantic Minutes Kickstarter   (18:27) Then, they talk designing games that play in real-time.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by Jon Maness to review a whole bunch of games including: Welcome To... The House of Wisdom - https://unclezezzeac.games/the-house-of-wisdom Costume Party Detective/Assassin Dungeon Mayhem Dungeon Party Vampire: The Masquerade - Rivals : Shadows and Shrouds Anchorman Trogdor Monster Crunch Oathsworn   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Laurie Blake from No Rolls Barred about games they've played lately, including: Wonderland's War Return to Dark Tower Bristol 1350 Black Death   No Rolls Barred   (26:36) Then, they talk about color commentary in games like Blood on the Clocktower.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac  talk about games they've played lately, including: My Fathers Work GI Joe Deckbuilder The future of legacy games   (17:25) Then, they talk what steps to take when you are ready to start physically designing your game.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Robert Searing to  talk about games they've played lately, including: Outer Rim Funkos new Jurrasic Park game Chronicles of Avel The Librarians card game Agents of SMERSH Secrets of the Lost Station Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals   Robert Searing https://www.inserthere.me/   (21:14) Then, they talk about Robert's trip to this year's GenCon.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including: Exit Orient Express GI Joe RPG Gravwell Burgle Bros Erik's results with storing games with the Bin Packing Problem   (11:52) Then, they talk about issues in their gaming group and possible solutions.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Reed Little to talk about games they've played lately, including: Masks EscapeWelt https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/ Star Wars Outer Rim with the Unfinished Business Expansion Production copy of Blood on the Clocktower C4 Labs Die coaster https://www.c4labs.com/product-category/gaming-products/gaming-accessories/   (14:27) Then, they take a look at super hero RPGs. The history, the difference between them and other RPGs, and what they look for in one.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames RSS Feed: http://onboardgames.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On Board Games Guild at Board Game Geek