OBG 545: GenCon Guild Style

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: Distilled Too Many Bones Sky Team Slay the Spire the board game Orleans You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:47) Next, they talk about how Eurogames have evolved over 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

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: Endangered - Australia Endangered Rescue - Galapagos Penguins Gravity Falls ARG Gloomhaven Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition Red Catherdral 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Ori Kagan to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Dune Harrow County The Fog: Escape from Paradise Tin Helm Sentinels of the Multivers: The Definitive Edition Super Snipers 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Isaac Shalev to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Ark Nova Legacy of Yo Draft and Write Records Obsession Ezra and Nehamiah New Angles You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (28:23) Next, they talk all what happens when the theme of a game changes during design. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Jacob Bowers from Well To Do Walrus Games to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Space Empires 4x Words of a Feather Eclipse Second Dawn Wyrmspan You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (22:21) Next, they talk all about ways to help break designer block. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce are joind by Jeff Anderson from QWYX Events and BGG, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Blood on the Clocktower Charcuterie The Plum Island Horror The Gang Zendo Words of a Feather You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (30:54) Next, they talk all about hosting and attending gaming cruises and conventions. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joind by Tony Lawhorne from Lawhorne Design, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Faraway Federation Savage Worlds Adventure Edition Draft & Write Records Hissy Fit Xylotar You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (17:56) Next, they talk about creating eye-catching things for your convention booth. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joind by Steve Chivers, from Board Game Chin Wag, to  talk about games (and other things) they've played including: World Wonders Heat: Pedal to the Metal Atlantis Rising Pole Position You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (27:17) Next, they talk about the mental health, specifically depression and anxiety, and how you can use board games to help. Click here for information on R U OK day and mental health resources. Click here for information from SAMHSA National Health Care. Click here for information from the National Institute of Mental Health. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: The Podfather Cruise II overview Cabanga Penny Black Expressions My Fathers Work That's not a Hat You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (39:41) Next, they talk about the UnPub convention and Bruce's experiences there. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games they've played including: Dead Man's Draw Camel Up Bier Pioniere Ora et Labora A brief tangent on budgeting You can get a discount on Zencastr.com with key word ONBOARDGAMES (24:40) Next, they talk about the psychology behind Bouba Kiki and Stroop and designing games around these types of concepts. The Kickstarter is active until May 3, 2024, so check it out!   ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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