Podcast #168: 2026 board games we've played...and are excited about (guest: Andrew Stiles, designer)
It's easy to come up with a "most anticipated" list for a new year. But these ones we've actually put our hands on.
It's easy to come up with a "most anticipated" list for a new year. But these ones we've actually put our hands on.
So many good board games...but here are the best of this past year.
Skip the shuffling so you can get straight into the game.
This episode features our biggest argument yet: Why are we discussing jigsaw puzzles on a board game podcast?
Sarah Shah explains entire games in a minute...but can she figure out games from just their objectives and elephant meeple pictures?
Party game of the year! Light game of the year! Medium-weight game of the year! Heavy game of the year!
Exploring the trails, taverns, and surprisingly friendly mechs of our favourite board game realms.
Can a guy who made a party game about monsters answer questions about monsters...and party games?
A professional comedian (and board game designer/content creator) appears!
'We want people to feel like someone has really loved this world, someone has given you everything you could possibly want.'
Anagrams, Tripadvisor-style reviews, and more confusing trivia for our newest victim.
Plaid Hat Games power couple Niki and Donald Shults reveal deep, dark childhood gaming secrets and spicy hot takes on Catan, party games, gateway games, and house rules.