Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the hobby, Positively Board Gaming offers a welcoming space to deepen your appreciation for tabletop games. Join Mitchell and Jamey each week, as they chat about everything the world of board gaming has to offer and share their enthusiasm, knowledge and curiosity.
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Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the hobby, Positively Board Gaming offers a welcoming space to deepen your appreciation for tabletop games. Join Mitchell and Jamey each week, as they chat about everything the world of board gaming has to offer and share their enthusiasm, knowledge and curiosity.
Historical Games...and Designing the Ultimate Board Game
Positively Board Gaming
32 minutes
2 weeks ago
Historical Games...and Designing the Ultimate Board Game
From grammar debates to nostalgic board game nights, this episode of Positively Board Gaming is full of surprises. Mitchell and Jamey kick off with s’mores Rice Krispie Treats and Trader Joe’s gummies, then dive deep into historical board games like Watergate, Comic Hunters, and Night of the Ninja. Plus, Mitchell pitches his dream board game based on the TV show Fringe and a fantasy NHL legacy game—complete with minis and an app!
0:00 – Grammar, commas & the Oxford Comma Society
5:20 – Treats of the day: s’mores Rice Krispie Treats & Trader Joe’s gummies
11:38 – Manicures, self-care, and pampering
17:55 – Game night recap: Night of the Ninja & Comic Hunters
27:00 – Topic of the day: Historical board games
31:15 – Watergate & thematic design challenges
42:20 – Fringe board game pitch: multiverse mechanics & asymmetry
53:00 – NHL legacy board game fantasy
1:00:32 – Call for listener ideas: What game would you ask Jamey to design?
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Positively Board Gaming
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the hobby, Positively Board Gaming offers a welcoming space to deepen your appreciation for tabletop games. Join Mitchell and Jamey each week, as they chat about everything the world of board gaming has to offer and share their enthusiasm, knowledge and curiosity.
