The Board Boys Podcast

The Board Boys
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Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 11min

Season Ten, Episode Seven: Dinogenics

Your favorite boys are back proving that life truly does find a way. This episode the dino boys tackled DinoGenics from Ninth Haven Games. DinoGenics is a competitive game for two to five players, in which each player attempts to build and run their own successful dinosaur park. Also this episode: Rob and Josh revisit the World of Warcraft discussion; Josh sets the record straight on the Lords of Waterdeep episode; and Ben breaks down his Wordle strategy. We hope you like Dinosaur board games!
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Apr 14, 2022 • 1h 39min

Season Ten, Episode Six: Golem

In this episode, The Board Boys tackle Golem from Cranio Creations!  Also in this episode, Cam tries out a sports metaphor, we talk about old MMO exploits, and the boys also played a great game of Lords of Waterdeep.  Ten time Tim is back and talks about being a Euchre hustler and can Campbell improve society with his new rule?  All that and more!  There Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now! Boing boing boing!
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Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 12min

Season Ten, Episode Five: Boon Lake

Your favorite boys are back, tackling the lateset from legendary designer, Alexander Pfister, Boon Lake. Rob described this game as Alexander Pfister the board game - does that description hold up? We're mixed. Also this episode: Josh and Cam dish on things Rob hates; Josh and Rob continue their new segment talking about Elden Ring; and the boys bump or dump Rob's favorite Matagot game, Cyclades. We hope you like board games.
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Mar 18, 2022 • 59min

Season Ten, Episode Four: Merchants of the Dark Road

Your favorite boys are back for another board game review. This time they're tackling the latest from Elf Creek Games, Merchants of the Dark Road. Spoiler, this game is good. Like really, really good BUT are there some problems we have with it? Maybe. Maybe not. Better listen to find out. Also this episode: Ben actually played some games; Josh didn't; Josh and Rob have a surprisingly long discussion about the latest from, From Software, Elden Ring. We hope you like board games ... and video games too apparently.
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Mar 4, 2022 • 1h 42min

Season Ten, Episode Three: Messina 1347

Your favorite boys are back tackling the latest, greatst from Deliciious Games, Messina 1347. Cam was finally back from Peru so it was only fitting that we played a truly great thinker stinker. It ain't easy beaing a wealthy land owner, saving citizens, fireballing rats and building buildings, but somebody has to do it. Also this episode: Cam gives a summary of his trip to Peru; Josh drops some truly interesting facts about truly random things; Rob gets another Lord of the Rings tattoo; the boys enjoy some Snoop Dogg wine.
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Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 14min

Season Ten, Episode Two: Meadow

Your favorite boys are back for another naturetastic episode - this week tackling the latest from Rebel Studio, Meadows. Board Boy Cam is still in Peru. Luckily fellow bald man, Dave Kuntz, was able to join to help tackle this cute, surprisingly clever game. Also this episode: Josh and Ben talk about the latest TV shows they've been consumed by; Rob explains how the "Hot Games" room at BGGCOn works; Rob enteres the hot seat and more. We hope you like board games.
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Feb 8, 2022 • 59min

Season X, Episode One: Windward

Welcome to season ... X. I have not idea how we've made it nearly five years but here we are. Board Boy Campbell was in Peru this episode so your favorite boys (minus Cam) tackled recent Kickstarter success, Windward from El Dorado Games. Only one airship can take victory in a game where air combat and navigating the skies reigh supreme. Also this episode: Josh introduces his first ever four boinger game; Rob learns a little about icing; Ben, I mean Gart, is back with so many updates to share.
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Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 18min

Season Nine, Episode Thirteen: The Hunger

Your favorite boys are back, putting season nine (holy cow!) to rest with The Hunger - the latest, greatest from Renegade Game Studios and Origames. Board Boy Ben managed to get COVID so we had our good friend Jake fill his very, very large shoes (literally ... Ben's shoes are huge). Also this episode: how many vampire movies can Rob name?; how many Limp Bizkit albums can everyone name?; Cam introduces a new segment; we retire a new segment; we hope you like board games!
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Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 54min

Season Nine, Bonus Episode Three - Bump or Dumpapolooza and Calico

Third time is the charm for the third bonus episode this season!  In this one we look at Calico from AEG and Flatout Games!  We also take a trip down memory lane and look back at all the previous games we have reviewed in a massive Bump or Dumpapolooza.  Rob gets to give his hot takes on all the old games before he was on the cast.  Cam digs up some old BB nuggets and conversations and we find out what game Rob created a promo for!  Will someone hand out the elusive 4 boings as we dig through 44..oh wait make it 45 games in our longest most epic podcast yet.  Also in this episode we have some hot news about a new game not announced anywhere else yet and a question to answer in the guild!
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Dec 24, 2021 • 1h 21min

Season Nine, Episode Twelve - Witchstone

Your favorite boys are back for another episode tackling the latest, greatest from Huch! and R & R Games, Witchstone. The latest from famed designer Reiner Knizia has players assuming the role of wizards working to recharge the legendary Witchstone. Also this episode: Tim is back and reserves the mantle of board boy number six; Rob gets his gaming fix and make some money in the process; Cam gets his gaming fix and loses some money (lots) in the process; we get this year's BGG Secret Santa and so much more!

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