In this week’s episode we'll feature an extended School of Gaming, and play Game Schooler Blind Rank, Troll Er No?, and the Great Game Guessing Game!
03:21 - School of Gaming
24:44 - Ad - People In A Room
25:37 - Game Schooler Blind Rank
34:43 - Ad - Portable Convention Shower
36:20 - Troll Er No - 7 Wonders
40:45 - Ad - Board Game Vacuum
41:37 - The Great Game Guessing Game
In this week’s episode we'll cover Santorini: Second Edition, Forest Shuffle, discuss Unboxing Videos in the School of Gaming and play Troll er No?
00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast
03:07 - Santorini: Second Edition
14:22 - Marriage: The Game
15:20 - Forest Shuffle
30:54 - Immaculate Game Kit: Protecting Your Game Investment
31:58 - School of Gaming: Unboxing Videos
39:30 - Utility Gaming Pants
40:35 - Troll or No: The Game Review Challenge
In this week’s episode we'll cover MicroMacro: Kids - Crazy City Park, Ticket to Ride: Europe, discuss Solid Game Stores in the School of Gaming and play The Great Game Guessing Game!
00:00 - Introductions & Follow-up
03:25 - Micro Macro: Kids - Crazy City Park
12:47 - Super Deluxe Monopoly
14:01 - Ticket to Ride Europe
25:05 - The Automatic Rating Changer
26:45 - Solid Game Stores
33:21 - Game Schooling and Building Connections
38:28 - The Appeal of Spin-Off Games
42:36 - Nomad: Foldable Gaming Table
43:43 - The Great Game Guessing Game
In this episode of the GameSchooler Podcast, hosts Doug and Michael discuss various tabletop games, including '10 Days in the National Parks', 'Toy Battle', 'SuperStore 3000', and 'River Valley Glassworks'. They share insights on gameplay mechanics, strategies, and the overall experience of each game, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and the evolution of their podcast.
00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness
04:19 - 10 Days in the National Parks
13:10 - Ad - Gotcha! The Game of Parental Dominance
14:09 - Toy Battle
25:05 - Ad - Advanced Gamer Stimulus Expansion
26:29 - Superstore 3000
36:55 - Ad - Meeple Musk - Convention Scents
38:07 - River Valley Glassworks
In this week’s episode we'll cover Don’t L.L.A.M.A. Dice, Point Galaxy, Finspan, and Teach Witches!
00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness
11:09 - Don't L.L.A.M.A. Dice
18:54 - Metal Coins Collection
20:32 - Point Galaxy
31:49 - The BacKallax
34:01 - Finspan
46:23 - Fantasy Orc Dungeon Tropes: The Miniatures Game
47:57 - Tea Witches
In this week’s episode we'll discuss the future of the Game Schooler Podcast, and cover Parks Second Edition, Graft, Tag Team, and Fountains!
00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast
03:55 - Parks Second Edition
15:15 - Graft
23:49 - Tag Team
34:48 - Fountains
50:12 - Carl's Crowdfundin' Countdown
In this week’s episode we'll discuss the future of the Game Schooler Podcast, and cover Fight 5, Fliptoons, Railroad Tiles, and A Place For All My Books
00:00 - Podcast Evolution and Future Directions
11:48 - Fight 5
19:46 - Exploring Flip Tunes
29:00 - Railroad Tiles
41:07 - A Place for All My Books
52:03 - Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
In this week’s episode we talk to Chris Yi of the Dice Tower about Gaming, Content Creation, and Designing Games!
00:00 - Introduction to Tabletop Gaming and Guest Introduction
01:35 - Chris Yi's Journey into Gaming
03:33 - Transitioning to Content Creation
08:25 - Managing Content Creation and Burnout
13:09 - Staying Positive in the Gaming Community
16:41 - Exciting Developments in the Gaming Industry
18:34 - The Joys of Working in Gaming
20:49 - Unexpected Aspects of the Job
23:13 - Family Gaming Experiences
26:02 - The Essence of Tabletop Gaming
27:07 - The Joy of Podcasting and Game Design
27:38 - Diving into Game Design: The Birth of Soda Jerk
30:49 - Understanding Soda Jerk: Gameplay Mechanics Explained
32:32 - Future Projects: What's Next for Chris?
33:45 - Teaching vs. Learning Games: A Personal Preference
34:29 - Conventions: Essen vs. Gen Con
40:01 - The Dice Tower Retreat vs. Convention: A Comparison
45:08 - Philosophy of Luck: A Positive Mindset
In this week’s episode Piper Kotecki and Eliza McCabe share their Top 10 Board Games of All Time!
In this week’s episode we interview Joe Hout, the designer of 3 Chapters.
01:33 - Joe Hout's Love for Gen Con
02:29 - Joe Hout's Gaming Origin Story
03:36 - Twin City Games and Game Design Journey
05:03 - The Concept Behind 'Animal Espionage'
06:34 - The Transition to Game Design
08:35 - Balancing Game Design with a Full-Time Job
09:53 - The Art of the Pitch at Gen Con
12:45 - The Journey of 'Three Chapters'
14:36 - Self-Publishing vs. Working with a Publisher
20:13 - Pitching 'Three Chapters'
22:11 - Understanding the Game Mechanics of Three Chapters
24:06 - Future Projects and Game Design Aspirations
25:54 - The Appeal of Lighter Games
29:44 - The Importance of Accessibility in Gaming
32:58 - The Joy of Game Design and Community
35:07 - The Unique Value of Tabletop Gaming
36:25 - Celebrating Community and Librarians in Gaming
In this week's episode we recap our journey at Gen Con in Indianapolis. We discuss games that stood out and our experiences as a whole.
#Gen Con 2025 #tabletopgaming #boardgames #gamereviews
In this week’s episode we'll cover The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game, our Game of the Week, discuss Mitigating the Churn in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Engine-Building Games! We also Spotlight 3,000 Scoundrels from Unexpected Games!
00:00:00 - Introduction00:09:05 - Spotlight: 3,000 Scoundrels00:19:15 - Game of the Week: The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game00:42:51 - School of Gaming: Mitigating the Churn01:02:34 - High-Five: Engine-Building Games
In this week’s episode we'll cover Star Explorer, our Game of the Week, discuss Player Interaction in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Route-Building Games! We also Spotlight The Faraway from Pandasaurus!
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:15:11 - Spotlight: Faraway
00:25:20 - Game of the Week: Star Explorer
00:47:52 - School of Gaming: Player Interaction Explained
01:04:12 - High-Five: Route-Building Games
In this week’s episode we'll cover The Crew: Family Adventure, our Game of the Week, discuss a Good Rulebook or a Good Teach in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter D Games! We also Spotlight The Dwarf King from IELLO!
00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness
12:58 - Spotlight: The Dwarf King
20:59 - Game of the Week: The Crew: Family Adventure
43:53 - School of Gaming: Good Rulebook or Good Teach?
57:03 - High-Five: Letter "D" Games
In this week’s episode we'll cover Zenith, our Game of the Week, discuss Life After Candy Land in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games with Cars! We also Spotlight Balderdash from Mattel!
00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness
00:11:08 - Spotlight: Balderdash
00:19:06 - Game of the Week: Zenith
00:48:26 - School of Gaming: Life After Candy Land
01:00:45 - High-Five: Games With Cars
In this week’s episode we'll cover Australis, our Game of the Week, feature Kosmos in a publisher spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Calliope Games! We also Spotlight Line-it from Gigamic!
00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness
00:11:31 - Spotlight: Line-it!
00:19:47 - Game of the Week: Australis
00:40:14 - School of Gaming: Publisher Spotlight - Kosmos
01:01:12 - High-Five: Calliope Games
In this week’s episode we'll cover Forever Home, our Game of the Week, discuss Games & Themes in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Drafting Games! We also Spotlight Jewels for the Emperor Penguin from Left Justified Studio!
00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness
00:08:24 - Spotlight: Jewels For the Emperor Penguin
00:16:42 - Game of the Week: Forever Home
00:35:56 - School of Gaming: Does Every Game Need a Theme?
00:51:12 - High-Five: Drafting Games
In this week’s episode we'll cover Castle Combo, our Game of the Week, discuss Getting Rules Right in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Letter C Games! We also Spotlight Mega Jackpot from Randolph Games!
00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness
00:10:43 - Spotlight: Mega Jackpot
00:19:37 - Game of the Week: Castle Combo
00:39:42 - School of Gaming: Getting Rules Right or Keep It Moving?
01:00:08 - High-Five: Letter "C" Games
In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael hosts a discussion with the design team behind Flash Point Legacy and Flash Point: Golden State Heroes, known as Cronoverse Labs. The team of Kevin Rodgers, Chris Leder, and Ken Franklin shares their origin story, the dynamics of co-designing games, and the creative process that leads to fun game design. They delve into the evolution of Flash Point, the challenges of legacy game design, and their interactions with the Flash Point community. The conversation also introduces the new Golden State Heroes game and its innovative Ignition System, while emphasizing the importance of honoring the firefighting community. The episode concludes with reflections on what makes tabletop gaming enjoyable and the significance of shared experiences around the table.
Back the project here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ibcgames/flash-point-golden-state
00:00 - Introduction to Chronoverse Labs
03:53 - The Origins of Game Design Collaboration
06:50 - The Dynamics of Co-Designing Games
09:57 - Navigating Creative Differences
12:47 - Defining Fun in Game Design
15:51 - The Evolution of Flash Point
18:50 - Designing Legacy Games vs. Standard Games
21:46 - Engaging with the Flash Point Community
24:57 - Expanding the Flash Point Universe
27:40 - Introducing Golden State Heroes
30:46 - The Ignition System Explained
33:55 - Campaign vs. Legacy in Game Design
38:18 - Understanding the Call Guide
40:17 - Legacy and Ignition Series Explained
41:11 - Kickstarter Campaign Insights
42:35 - Future of Flash Point Series
43:46 - Reaching New Audiences
45:32 - The Simplicity of Flash Point
47:47 - Honoring the Firefighting Community
50:43 - Balancing Fun and Realism
53:38 - Dedication to First Responders
55:23 - The Heart of Tabletop Gaming
In this week’s episode we'll cover 3 Chapters, our Game of the Week, interview Andrew Bosley in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Real-Time Games! We also Spotlight Bruges and Hamburg!
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Game Schooler Podcast
00:17:06 - Spotlight: Bruges/Hamburg
00:27:52 - Game of the Week: 3 Chapters
00:49:11 - School of Gaming: Andrew Bosley
01:36:32 - High-Five: Real Time Games
