Going Analog

Where video game industry veterans introduce great board games to video gamers

Podcast #111: LGBTQ+ representation, solo games, guilty pleasures (guest: GeekyGaymerGuy)

Before Pride Month wraps up, let's talk about some important issues.

Women and people of color are barely getting proper representation in the board game industry. And how about the LGBTQ+ community? Even worse.

Joining us with no shortage of opinions on this matter is Theo, aka GeekyGamerGuy. Theo's a board game content creator on the frontlines, fighting for equality and representation in this hobby he loves so much. Listen to his heartfelt thoughts on this and more.

Timeline:

  • 5:08 - Shoe's game pick: Ito. 
  • 9:11 - Christina's game pick: Sea Salt & Paper. 
  • 14:45 - Theo's game pick: Resist! 
  • 19:55 - Christina's topic: What are your "guilty pleasure" games?*
  • 33:11 - Shoe's topic: LGBTQ+ representation in board gaming. 
  • 51:06 - Theo's topic: Great solo games. 

*Note: Theo inadvertently called his "guilty-pleasure game" No Dice when he meant Roll Out!

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