Operation Game Night

Operation Game Night

Travis, Clay, & Jared

Episodes 116
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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40%
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About This Podcast

Travis Smith, Jared Erickson, and Clay Gable get together to discuss the latest and greatest in board games in this weekly podcast. What's hot, what's hitting the table, featured discussions about board games and the board gaming culture, and the primary mission objective- to play more board games! 

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Playing Games to Strengthen Communities

Mar 05, 2026 16m Transcript

We share how a simple board game day for a good cause sparked joy, trust, and belonging, then map easy paths for giving back without making it a heavy lift. From libraries to café shelves, we outline…

Our First D&D Campaign, Part 2

Mar 03, 2026 42m Transcript

We finish our first Dungeons and Dragons campaign and unpack how four players grew from hesitant dice rollers into a confident party with distinct voices. Fantasy terms, party synergy, and a…

We Binge So You Don't Have To!

Feb 26, 2026 19m Transcript

We swap stories from the fence about parenting phases, shrinking free time, and how we still find room for TV, books, and games. From Stranger Things to a warmer Westeros and a clever mystery book,…

Cozy Stickerville by Unexpected Games

Feb 24, 2026 19m Transcript

What if the most satisfying legacy campaign isn’t about winning at all, but about watching a small town come to life one sticker at a time? We dive into Cozy Stickerville from Unexpected Games and…

Twilight Imperium by Fantasy Flight Games (ft. Vic from Games Y Más)

Feb 12, 2026 33m Transcript

Ten hours. Six players. One planet daring everyone to blink first. We sat down with our friend Vic Diaz from the Games EMoss podcast to unpack why Twilight Imperium turns a day-long session into a…

3 Witches from Allplay

Feb 10, 2026 15m Transcript

A three-player card game that dares to say “only three” and actually earns it. We sat down with Three Witches from Allplay and found a lean, tense trick taker that turns familiar rules into a focused…

Overplayed and Underplayed Board Game Themes

Feb 05, 2026 23m Transcript

Tired of yet another cozy mushroom harvest or another horde of shambling minis? We take a scalpel to today’s most overused board game themes—nature deluges, zombie burnout, Cthulhu overload, space…

Hercules The 12 Labors by Envy Born Games

Feb 03, 2026 19m Transcript

The moment the Hydra spawns a second die, you realize this isn’t just another solo dice chucker. We dive into Hercules and the 12 Labors, a compact, gold-trimmed card-and-dice battler that turns…

It's a Quick Games Roundup! (Yeehaw)

Jan 29, 2026 37m Transcript

Eight games. One wild ride. We corral a posse of quick, high-impact titles you can teach in minutes and replay all night, from clever card shedders to a pocket-sized area control gem and a fresh…

Donuts & Downsizing

Jan 27, 2026 22m Transcript

A friendly debate about donut etiquette spirals into a funny, honest look at indulgence, shame, and small comforts. We pivot to downsizing a board game collection, handheld story games, coaching…

Gazebo by Reiner Knizia & Bitewing Games

Jan 22, 2026 22m Transcript

A calm garden on the table, a knife fight under the hood. We’re diving into Gazebo, the newly tuned abstract from Reiner Knizia and Bitewing Games, to unpack how a simple one-tile turn creates tempo…

Star Wars: Battle of Hoth from Days of Wonder

Jan 20, 2026 21m Transcript

We put Star Wars: Battle of Hoth on the table, compare it to Memoir ’44, and test how well the Hoth theme holds up under fast, card-driven tactics. Quick scenarios, clean rules, and cinematic moments…

Regicide Legacy by Badgers From Mars

Jan 15, 2026 21m Transcript

A classic card battler grows fangs when you turn it into a legacy campaign. We unpack how Regicide Legacy transforms a tight solo-friendly system into twelve tough chapters with mercenaries, sleeves,…

Do Stats Make Games Better?

Jan 13, 2026 31m Transcript

We break down a year of board gaming through data, stories, and the people who make play matter. From family tables to BGA marathons, we share what 564 plays reveal about habits, favorites, and how…

We Bought Too Many Games & a Pizza Oven...No Regrets

Jan 08, 2026 22m Transcript

Holiday chaos meets game night comfort, and it turns out that’s the perfect combo. We swap stories from six Christmases, a last-minute MC gig, and a road trip wedding that turned into a used-game…

Why We Keep Playing Board Games

Jan 06, 2026 27m Transcript

Ever wonder why some hobbies fade while others become part of your identity? We open the door to our game closets and our calendars to unpack why board gaming keeps its grip—through job changes,…

The Best Reiner Knizia Game for Every Table (Chosen by Knizia)

Jan 01, 2026 32m Transcript

What if you could choose the perfect board game for any table, every time? We sit down with Dr. Reiner Knizia and put his legendary catalog to the test—throwing real game-night scenarios at him and…

OTF: Holiday Fun with Mike & Tiff

Dec 30, 2025 26m Transcript

The plan was simple: hop the fence and talk about life beyond the table. What followed was a tour of real projects, real rest, and the stories that keep us curious. Mike is in the final stretch of…

Special Ops: Holiday Grab Bag of Games!

Dec 25, 2025 48m Transcript

Looking for fresh games that actually hit the table? We dig into a stack of recent plays that span fast fillers, tight two-player duels, a chewy co-op, a welcoming auction classic, and even a solo…

Debrief: Tag Team from Scorpion Masqué

Dec 23, 2025 16m Transcript

A duel that teaches itself, bites fast, and still makes you sweat—Tag Team brings auto-battler energy to the tabletop without the bloat. We break down how two fighters per side, a locked deck order,…

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