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Episode 423 – Top 10 Quick Games
It’s been a minute since we talked about short games! (Episode 194 or Episode 369) But life is crazy these days, we’ll get into the monthly report, so we started thinking about games that were fast.…
Episode 422 – 1, 2, 3, Tidal Blades 2!
We’re testing out a new review format, with our thoughts recorded in real-time after 1, 2, and 3 plays. 0:00:00 Fact for 422 Kuwait Airways Flight 422 hijacking – the hijacking lasted 16…
Episode 421 – What to Look for in a Game?
What should you look for in a board game? Let’s look at five elements of games to help you choose. 0:00:00 Fact for 421 The game that is ID 421 on Board Game Geek happens to be pretty…
Episode 420 – Gamification
What is gamification? Does it have any relationship to board gaming? We examine the concept this week. 0:00:00 Fact for 420 Where did the reference “420” come from to refer to smoking…
Episode 419 – Teaching Board Game Manners
How do you teach kids to play games “nicely”? To respect the rules of the game? 0:00:00 Fact for 419 419 scams (AKA Nigerian prince scams) Sponsor Message Did you know there’s a U.S. Law…
Episode 418 – Escape Rooms
Escape rooms let your family cooperate in new and interesting ways. But do you prefer a physical, in-person escape room, a video game, or a board game experience? 0:00:00 Fact for 418 HTTP code…
Episode 417 – The Purge: How Do You Know You’re Done?
How do you know when you’re done with a game? Your kids have aged out of it – are you sure? 0:00:00 Fact for 417 Solfeggio frequency 417 hz. Sponsor Message If you want to talk about more…
Episode 416 – Growing As a Family with Board Games
We’re going to talk about what it’s like to grow up in a gaming family! 0:00:00 Fact for 416 The largest chocolate bar by area measured 416.34 square meters, achieved on 2 December…
Episode 415 – Room to Grow: Card Games
Looking for some card games for your family to grow into? We’ve got you covered. 0:00:00 Fact for 415 The racing tall ship Amerigo Vespucci holds the record for the largest maximum crew…
Episode 414 – Top Games of 2025
This week, we examine our Amazon Affiliate statistics. What games are the most popular buys among our listeners? Then, we compare our own lists of favorite games of the year. 0:00:00 Fact for…
Episode 413 – Five(ish) Games That Are Just Plain Fun
We’re going to talk about games that are just plain fun, no matter the group. 0:00:00 Fact for 413 La Roue – a silent movie, with a full run time of 413 minutes.…
Episode 412 – Video Game Gift Guide
Our yearly show with Engaged Family Gaming, where we talk about what video games might be on your kids’ wishlists. 00:00 Fact for 412 412 is the area code for Pittsburgh (and they seem really…
Episode 411 – PAX Unplugged 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – PAX Unplugged is when we get to catch up with friends in the boardgame industry, see new games, and meet some of YOU! 00:00 Fact for 411 If you’re a…
Episode 410 – Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time again – we recommend games for everyone on your gift list. 00:00 Fact for 410 10-4 is one of many ten-codes, used for clarity and brevity in Morse code & voice…
Episode 409 – Five Favorite Card Games
Let’s talk about card games! 00:00 Fact for 409 A little about Formula 409®. Sponsor Message How do you maintain your budget during the holiday season, with gift giving, big family meals,…
Episode 408 – Top 10 Cozy Games
Weather’s getting colder, time for something cozy! 00:00 Fact for 408 The Haslam All-Sky Radio Continuum Survey used the 408 MHz radio spectrum to map the galactic sky around 1985. This map is…
Episode 407 – Our Favorite 15-Minute Games
We’ve been looking forward to making this episode for a little while. Sometimes you don’t have a lot of time to play games – so let’s talk about our family favorites that play in 15 minutes or…
Episode 406 – Andrew’s Favorites in 2025!
Andrew just had a birthday! Let’s talk about his favorite games from this year. 0:00:00 Fact for 406 Ted Williams had the best season batting average of anyone in the MLB: .406 in the 1941…
Episode 405 – Theme
Is game theme important? Is theme more than just the art? 0:00:00 Fact for 405 I-405 in California, heavily traveled by both commuters and freight haulers along its entire length, is the…
Episode 404 – Connecting Through Gaming
We talk a lot about playing games with your kids. But boardgames aren’t the only way to connect – and they aren’t always the BEST way, either. 0:00:00 Fact for 404 404 BC: Sparta finally…
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