Board Game Closet Podcast

Episode 21: Collect them all. Collect them all: We talk about Set Collection games. The three main games we talk about are all by famed designer Reiner Knizia. Tell us in the comments what your favorite set collection game is. Games Discussed: Medici: The Card Game, Lost Cities, Money! Special Segment: We talk about Reiner Knizia and some of his […]

Episode 20: Take me on vacation. Take me on vacation: We talk about great games to take on vacation. Games that don’t take up much space, could be played by the pool, and are still epic. We also talk about Bit Game Storage Solution.  Games Discussed: Kingdomino, Roll Player, Dwa7s Fall, Legendary Creatures. Special Segments: Kickstarter Hype […]

Episode 19: Oldie but a goodie. Oldie but a goodie: In this episode we talk about older games that are still great. What makes a new game an instant classic? We will talk about older games in this episode that have stood the test of time. Games Discussed: Survive: Escape from Atlantis, Acquire, Kingsburg Interview: Matt and Robert […]

Episode 18: Teach me to play! Teach me to play: Are you turning people off to games before you even get to play? Learn what not to do and what you should be doing when you teach games. Games Discussed: Captain Sonar, Codenames: Pictures, Factory Fun, Ravage, Barker’s Row Interview: Ian Schofield with Ravage and Brian Henk with […]

Episode 17: You’re Just Too Picky! You’re Just Too Picky: Do you turn down games based on the type alone. Do you play with anyone and not worry about the style of game. Are you too picky? Games Discussed: Carthage, Yokohama, Andorid Mainframe, Kahuna, Hunt the Ravager Interview: Luke Seinen with Carthage, Clinton Morris with Hunt the Ravager.

Episode 16: The game that got me hooked. The game that got me hooked? We talk about the games that got us started, why we love it, and what would happen if the board game bubble popped. Games Discussed: Blood Rage, Hive, Isla Dorada, Roll Player Interview: Keith Matejka with Roll Player

Episode 15: Will this game ever end? Will this game ever end? How long is too long to play a game? What’s the perfect game length? And what can ruin a gaming experience for you? Games Discussed: 7 Wonders Duel, Clank! A Deckbuilding Adventure, The Lord of the Rings: Journey to Mordor, Haspelknecht Segments: Digging Into The Rules

Episode 14: No More Zombies!!! No More Zombies!!! In episode 14 we talk about themes in board games. How many more zombie games do we need? Games Discussed: Yokohama, The Grizzled, Sheriff of Nottingham, Celestia, and Grimm Forest. Interview: James Hudson with Druid City Games Segments: Kickstarter Delivery

Episode 13: Too much luck in board games! Too much luck in board games! In Lucky Episode #13 we talk about the good and bad of using luck in board games. Games Discussed: Incan Gold, Cash N Guns, The Adventurers: The Pyramid of Horus, Brass, Tortuga, Heroe’s of Land, Air and Sea. Interview: Travis Hancock with Facade Games, Michael Coe with […]

Episode 12: GenCon 50? GenCon 50? We talk about the experience that is GenCon and some details for first time attenders. Games Discussed: Istanbul, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective, The Voyages of Marco Polo, Mint Works, and The Castles of Mad King Ludwig Interview: Adam Rehberg with Adam’s Apple Games Segments: After Game Day with Rod Kuizin, Wish List and Digging  Into The […]

Episode 11: Now that’s a perfect game! Now that’s a perfect game! We talk about the MUST-HAVES in a perfect board game. It’s not what you might think. Games Discussed: Yamatai, Bora Bora, Robinson Crusoe, New York Slice, Hero Realms, Tiny Epic Quest. Interview: Michael Coe with Gamelyn Games and Kier Heyl with NEA Gamers Guild Segments: After Game Day […]

Episode 10: Excuse me, I’m new here. Excuse me, I’m new here: We give some advice for new people. What trips up new people and how to avoid mistakes when you are first getting into the hobby. Games Discussed: Terraforming Mars, Boss Monster, Hero Realms, Martians: A Story of Civilization, Clank! Interview: Steve Finn from Doctor Finn’s Games Segments: After […]

Episode 9: Do You Kickstarter? Do You Kickstarter: Poll results reveal how many people back games on kickstarter and we share a few horror stories. Games Discussed: Super Motherload, The Castles of Burgundy: The Card Game, Elysium, Captain Sonar, The Grimm Forest Interview: James Hudson from Druid City Games Segments: After Game Day with Rod Kuizin and Digging Into the […]

Episode 8: The Size of Your Collection The Size of Your Collection: Poll results reveal how big the average collection is. How big is your collection compared to others? Games Discussed: Quadropolis, Alien Frontiers, Herbaceous, Barkers Row, Unfair and Roll Player. Interview: Game Designer Steven Aramini Segments: After Game Day with Rod Kuizin, Wishlist, and Digging Into the Rules.

Episode 7: All About the Art All About the Art: We will talk with three board game artist and their take on artwork. Games Discussed: New York 1901, Champions of Midgard Interview: Joshua Lobkowicz, Aaron J. Riley, David and Lina from Mr. Cuddington Segments: After Game Day with Rod Kuizin, Weekly Game Night with James Hudson

Episode 6: The High Cost of Games The High Cost of Games: We will talk about sticker shock, the investment, and the benefits of board games. Games Discussed: Avenue, Subdivision, Favor of the Pharaoh, Blood Rage, TMNT Shadows of the Past Interview: Trent from The Board Game Family Segments: Digging into the Rules, Weekly Game Night with James […]

Episode 5: Worker Placement Games Worker Placement Games: What is a worker placement game and what are the most popular ones in this genre? Games Discussed: Caverna, Villages of Valeria, Mission Red Planet, Two Rooms and a Boom, Onitama Interview: Tony Gulloti from Arcane Wonders, Alan Gerding from Tuesday Knight Games

Episode 4: Gateway Games Gateway Games: We talk about highly recommended gateway games and the journey of a new gamer. Games Discussed: Santorini, Imhotep, Dream home, Super Motherload, Charterstone. Interview: Jamey Stegmaier with Stonemaier Games, Eric Bitterman with Land of Zion. Special Spots: Wishlist, Recent Board Game Closet Videos, After Game Day with Rod Kuizin

First Time Fate: First Time Fate: When you play a game for the first time and you are destined to hate it! Games Discussed: Hoyuk, Chapions of MIdgard, Santorini, Herbaceous, Potion Explosion. Interview: Ed Baraf with Pencil First Games, Brian Henk with Overworld Games Special Spots: Digging in the Rules, Wishlist, and After Game Day […]

Cranking Out Episode 2 Things are cooking now as we dive into our second episode. We have some good interviews and cover some great games both new and old. Games Discussed: Viticulture, Star Trek Ascendancy, San Francisco Cable Car Interviews: Brian Henk from Overworld Games and James Colmer from Clockwork Games.