The Bits with Joe & Nick — Episode 5: Boxes & Packaging

Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) have a meaty Q&A covering all kinds of topics from viewer/listener questions.Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter. (https://bitewinggames.com/subscribe/) Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page). (https://www.allplay.com/)

Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) discuss all things marketing board games:- Revealing a new game- Kickstarter marketing- Paid marketing- Marketing after releaseCheck out Azure and Moytura on Kickstarter here.Check out Container on Kickstarter here.Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter.Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page).

Nick shares his 1st impressions of hot new board games including:0:38 - Leviathan Wilds6:24 - Positano9:20 - Critter Kitchen12:40 - Amazonia Park16:51 - Shell We?19:30 - Hot StreakSILOS, EGO, and ORBIT are now available to order. Order here!

Nick shares 15 more of his most anticipated board games of 2025 including a tiny rippable game, a big swampy game, and everything in-between.Follow the Moytura and Azure Kickstarter here.Preorder Gingham, Gazebo, and Bombastic (in late August) here.

Note: This episode also exists in video form on YouTube.Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) discuss the thing that holds the bits — board game boxes and packaging:How much does the box matter?Box sizes — big vs small, airy vs tightAlternatives to standard boxesBox backs — thinking outside the boxCheck out the current Kickstarter for Bitewing's Travel Line: Gazebo and Gingham.Subscribe to the Bitewing Games NewsletterSubscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page)

Nick and Chris Yi (The Dice Tower) discuss travel size board games and share their favorites!Check out the upcoming Kickstarter project for Bitewing's Travel Line: Gazebo and Gingham, launching on April 22!

Note: This episode also exists in video form on YouTube.Joe (Allplay) and Nick (Bitewing Games) discuss components in board games:The value of component hooks/gimmicks. Can games be too overproduced or too underproduced? The impact of components in the board game experience.Check out the upcoming Kickstarter for Bitewing's Travel Line: Gazebo and Gingham.Subscribe to the Bitewing Games Newsletter: https://bitewinggames.com/subscribe/Subscribe to the Allplay Newsletter (near the bottom of this page): https://www.allplay.com

Nick shares his 1st impressions of 5 new board games:0:42 - Agent Avenue5:13 - Altay: Dawn of Civilization8:50 - The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game12:34 - Nova Era18:20 - SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

After two plays, Nick shares his experience and impressions in this full preview of Merchants of Andromeda by Reiner Knizia and Robert Hovakimyan.

Nick shares his Top 20 Board Games of 2024 as well as many other awards for what was a killer year for board gaming.