Cardboard Conjecture
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHi Norm here ... Cardboard Conjecture is a podcast where I talk about board games and I have opinions and conclusions formed on the basis of incomplete information!
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Cardboard Conjecture S2 E15 La Granja and Underwater Cities
June 17, 2019 04:18 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode Ryan and I will be talking about the board games La Granja and Underwater Cities
Cardboard Conjecture #27 La Granja / Underwater Cities
June 17, 2019 04:18 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode Ryan and I will be talking about the board games La Granja and Underwater Cities
Cardboard Conjecture S02 E14 LOTR Journeys in Middle Earth
June 02, 2019 01:56 - 1 hour - 115 MBNorm and Ryan invite Robb to the third chair to talk about Fantasy Flight Games new game ... LOTR Journeys in Middle Earth
Cardboard Conjecture #26 LOTR Journeys in Middle Earth
June 02, 2019 01:56 - 1 hour - 115 MBNorm and Ryan invite Robb to the third chair to talk about Fantasy Flight Games new game ... LOTR Journeys in Middle Earth
Cardboard Conjecture S2 E13 Whistle Stop and Clank! In! Space!
May 21, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn this episode, Ryan and I talk about Bezier Games title Whistle Stop and Renegade Games title Clank! In! Space!. Opinions and conclusions formed on the basis of incomplete information.
Cardboard Conjecture #25 Whistle Stop / Clank! In! Space!
May 21, 2019 16:30 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn this episode, Ryan and I talk about Bezier Games title Whistle Stop and Renegade Games title Clank! In! Space!. Opinions and conclusions formed on the basis of incomplete information.
Cardboard Conjecture S2 E12 Clash of Rage - Wildlands
April 06, 2019 06:16 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I talk about skirmish games. Clash of Rage and Wildlands ... two completely different game styles and systems and two completely brilliant game experiences.
Cardboard Conjecture #24 Clash of Rage / Wildlands
April 06, 2019 06:16 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I talk about skirmish games. Clash of Rage and Wildlands ... two completely different game styles and systems and two completely brilliant game experiences.
Cardboard Conjecture S2 E11 Gaming Communities
March 24, 2019 00:34 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode, Norm talks with Adam, Chad and Ryan from the Of Dice and Men podcast. We'll take turns introducing games that are "under the radar" and should be played more ... and contribute to our topic of "Gaming Communities"
Cardboard Conjecture #23 Gaming Communities
March 24, 2019 00:34 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn this episode, Norm talks with Adam, Chad and Ryan from the Of Dice and Men podcast. We'll take turns introducing games that are "under the radar" and should be played more ... and contribute to our topic of "Gaming Communities"
Cardboard Conjecture S2 E10 7Wonders Duel Bohnanza
March 16, 2019 17:32 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIn this episode, Norm and Ryan talk about a 7 Wonders: Duel and Bohnanza. We also open with a couple games that we've recently played and are happy to share our gaming experiences.
Cardboard Conjecture #22 7 Wonders Duel / Bohnanza
March 16, 2019 17:32 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIn this episode, Norm and Ryan talk about a 7 Wonders: Duel and Bohnanza. We also open with a couple games that we've recently played and are happy to share our gaming experiences.
Cardboard Conjecture S2 E9 18XX in 2018
March 01, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIn this episode, Luke takes the lead in a discussion with guests Andy and Tony ... all about 18XX games in 2018. The trio will discuss the 18XX games they have played in the last year, the moments of interest and importance ... and what's to come in 2019.
Cardboard Conjecture #21 18XX in 2018
March 01, 2019 00:30 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBIn this episode, Luke takes the lead in a discussion with guests Andy and Tony ... all about 18XX games in 2018. The trio will discuss the 18XX games they have played in the last year, the moments of interest and importance ... and what's to come in 2019.
Cardboard Conjecture S02 E08 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle John Company Coimbra
February 22, 2019 18:19 - 1 hour - 164 MBNorm, Ryan and Luke discuss our recently played board games and go into our reviews of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, John Company, and Coimbra.
Cardboard Conjecture #20 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle / John Company /Coimbra
February 22, 2019 18:19 - 1 hour - 164 MBNorm, Ryan and Luke discuss our recently played board games and go into our reviews of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, John Company, and Coimbra.
Cardboard Conjecture s02 e07 Container 10th anniv ed / Star Wars Rebellion
December 28, 2018 03:57 - 48 minutes - 87.2 MBIn this episode, Ryan and Ian discuss the games Container 10th anniversary edition and Star Wars Rebellion. BCB continues with their Expansion Season with a new voice to the reviews.
Cardboard Conjecture #19 Container 10th anniv ed / Star Wars Rebellion
December 28, 2018 03:57 - 48 minutes - 87.2 MBIn this episode, Ryan and Ian discuss the games Container 10th anniversary edition and Star Wars Rebellion. BCB continues with their Expansion Season with a new voice to the reviews.
Cardboard Conjecture s02 e06 Breadth and Depth Board Gaming Styles
December 18, 2018 00:58 - 49 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this episode ... Norm, Ryan and Luke talk about what it means to be a "Breadth" or a "Depth" board gamers. Are we one or the other, or a blend of both at different times?
Cardboard Conjecture #18 Breadth and Depth Board Gaming Styles
December 18, 2018 00:58 - 49 minutes - 80.6 MBIn this episode ... Norm, Ryan and Luke talk about what it means to be a "Breadth" or a "Depth" board gamers. Are we one or the other, or a blend of both at different times?
Cardboard Questionnaire 2.1 with Aaron of Boards Alive Podcast
December 10, 2018 18:45 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, Aaron is in the chair to answer 10 questions about board gaming that may reveal parts of his gaming style and personality.
Cardboard Conjecture #17 Cardboard Questionnaire with Aaron of Boards Alive Podcast
December 10, 2018 18:45 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, Aaron is in the chair to answer 10 questions about board gaming that may reveal parts of his gaming style and personality.
Cardboard Conjecture Expansion Episode 1.2 - Next in line ...
December 04, 2018 02:43 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this expansion episode 1.2 ... Norm, Ryan and Luke talk about the four board games that are "Next in line... to hit the table".
Cardboard Conjecture #16 Next in line ... board games to play
December 04, 2018 02:43 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this expansion episode 1.2 ... Norm, Ryan and Luke talk about the four board games that are "Next in line... to hit the table".
Cardboard Conjecture S02 E05 - The Estates / Keyforge / El Grande
November 24, 2018 00:15 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this episode, Norm, Ryan and Luke discuss the board game titles of The Estates by Capstone Games, Keyforge by Fantasy Flight Games and El Grande by Z-Man Games.
Cardboard Conjecture #15 - The Estates / Keyforge / El Grande
November 24, 2018 00:15 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn this episode, Norm, Ryan and Luke discuss the board game titles of The Estates by Capstone Games, Keyforge by Fantasy Flight Games and El Grande by Z-Man Games.
Cardboard Conjecture - Next in line ... #1
November 03, 2018 17:42 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this new series, Norm, Ryan and Luke talk about the next games that they have "Next in line ..." to hit the table. The games that we've been researching and reading about ... games that we've been learning ... games that need to get back to the table.
Cardboard Conjecture - #14 Next in line ... for board games
November 03, 2018 17:42 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this new series, Norm, Ryan and Luke talk about the next games that they have "Next in line ..." to hit the table. The games that we've been researching and reading about ... games that we've been learning ... games that need to get back to the table.
Cardboard Conjecture S02 E04
October 27, 2018 03:38 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode, Norm, Ryan and Luke discuss the games: Automobile, Crystal Clans, and Dice Throne
Cardboard Conjecture #13 Automobile / Crystal Clans / Dice Throne
October 27, 2018 03:38 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode, Norm, Ryan and Luke discuss the games: Automobile, Crystal Clans, and Dice Throne
Cardboard in the Classroom s02 e03 Board games in the Library
October 20, 2018 05:49 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this episode, Norm talks with Aaron of the Boards Alive Podcast to discuss how he uses board games in the Library at his Middle School where he is the Teacher-Librarian.
Cardboard in the Classroom #09 Board games in the Library
October 20, 2018 05:49 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this episode, Norm talks with Aaron of the Boards Alive Podcast to discuss how he uses board games in the Library at his Middle School where he is the Teacher-Librarian.
Cardboard Conjecture S02 E03 Camelot London
October 12, 2018 21:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn this episode, Norm and Ryan discuss the board game titles of (Days of Wonder) Shadow over Camelot, and (Osprey Games) London 2nd Edition.
Cardboard Conjecture #12 Camelot London
October 12, 2018 21:01 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn this episode, Norm and Ryan discuss the board game titles of (Days of Wonder) Shadow over Camelot, and (Osprey Games) London 2nd Edition.
Cardboard in the Classroom S02 E02 Instructional Design meets Board Game Design
October 04, 2018 22:54 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Sen Foong Lim where we discuss the Relationship between Instructional Design and Board Game Design.
Cardboard in the Classroom #08 Instructional Design meets Board Game Design
October 04, 2018 22:54 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Sen Foong Lim where we discuss the Relationship between Instructional Design and Board Game Design.
Cardboard Conjecture s02 e02 Luke's Top 10
September 30, 2018 18:11 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode, Norm and Luke go through Luke's top 10 games from his collection. Following and see how many games you have in common, and how many games you need to go out and play.
Cardboard Conjecture #11 Luke's Top 10
September 30, 2018 18:11 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode, Norm and Luke go through Luke's top 10 games from his collection. Following and see how many games you have in common, and how many games you need to go out and play.
Cardboard in the Classroom S02 E01
September 21, 2018 16:53 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I have Joe Sallen (Good, the Board, and the Ugly/The Longview Podcasts) on the show to discuss "How to start a board game club at your school". Have a listen while we share our insights on what works, what doesn't work and why we feel that this activity/club is important in the school culture.
Cardboard in the Classroom #07 How to start a board game club at your school
September 21, 2018 16:53 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I have Joe Sallen (Good, the Board, and the Ugly/The Longview Podcasts) on the show to discuss "How to start a board game club at your school". Have a listen while we share our insights on what works, what doesn't work and why we feel that this activity/club is important in the school culture.
Cardboard Conjecture S02E01 What did you play this summer
September 14, 2018 22:49 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBWe are beyond happy to start Season 2 of Cardboard Conjecture. We have coined the new season as Season 2: the expansion pack ... we've expanded and we are proud to introduce our new host Luke as our third host on Cardboard Conjecture. Luke is part of a duo called Hattanooga, an 18XX-Con in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Not only will Luke bring a heavier view on board games, but more maturity to the bedlam that is Norm and Ryan. In this episode, Norm, Ryan and Luke discuss what we played over th...
Cardboard Conjecture #10 What did you play this summer
September 14, 2018 22:49 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBWe are beyond happy to start Season 2 of Cardboard Conjecture. We have coined the new season as Season 2: the expansion pack ... we've expanded and we are proud to introduce our new host Luke as our third host on Cardboard Conjecture. Luke is part of a duo called Hattanooga, an 18XX-Con in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Not only will Luke bring a heavier view on board games, but more maturity to the bedlam that is Norm and Ryan. In this episode, Norm, Ryan and Luke discuss what we played over the...
Cardboard Conjecture e09 Norm's Top 10
July 12, 2018 01:37 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, Norm and Ryan discuss ... Norm's Top 10 games from his own collection. Will we find out that this list includes games from his past (Risk) or does he actually have a small amount of modern board game integrity. Probably no integrity, but a half decent list.
Cardboard Conjecture #09 Norm's Top 10
July 12, 2018 01:37 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, Norm and Ryan discuss ... Norm's Top 10 games from his own collection. Will we find out that this list includes games from his past (Risk) or does he actually have a small amount of modern board game integrity. Probably no integrity, but a half decent list.
Cardboard Conjecture e08 Ryan's Top 10
July 04, 2018 21:25 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I talk about Ryan's top 10 favourite games that are in his own collection. Is he going to pick all Ameri-thrash games or is his Euro-gamer going to dominate his list. Is PayDay #1?
Cardboard Conjecture #08 Ryan's Top 10
July 04, 2018 21:25 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I talk about Ryan's top 10 favourite games that are in his own collection. Is he going to pick all Ameri-thrash games or is his Euro-gamer going to dominate his list. Is PayDay #1?
Cardboard in the Classroom e07 How to Initiate and Integrate board games in the classroom
June 27, 2018 23:48 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I discuss how to get started using board games in your classroom as a learning tool that enables a student's connection and understanding of the content and the lesson. We identify important elements of instructional design as they relate to using board games as teaching tools: purpose, validity, and assessment. Also, we both explain the mistakes and obstacles that we've faced and made during this process.
Cardboard in the Classroom #06 How to Initiate and Integrate board games in the classroom
June 27, 2018 23:48 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn this episode, Ryan and I discuss how to get started using board games in your classroom as a learning tool that enables a student's connection and understanding of the content and the lesson. We identify important elements of instructional design as they relate to using board games as teaching tools: purpose, validity, and assessment. Also, we both explain the mistakes and obstacles that we've faced and made during this process.
Cardboard Conjecture e07 Dragon Castle and Five Tribes
June 19, 2018 23:26 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode, Norm and Ryan talk about some of the oldest gaming mechanisms in board games ... Mancala and Mahjong as they relate to Dragon Castle and Five Tribes
Cardboard Conjecture #07 Dragon Castle and Five Tribes
June 19, 2018 23:26 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode, Norm and Ryan talk about some of the oldest gaming mechanisms in board games ... Mancala and Mahjong as they relate to Dragon Castle and Five Tribes