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Board Game Blitz

207 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 111 ratings

Board Game Blitz is a 30 minute bi-weekly podcast about modern board games and card games hosted by Ambie and Crystal.

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Episode 205 - Our First Jubensha

March 21, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 24.7 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a jubensha game they played together at Dice Tower West - Conspiracy to Commit! We have a discussion including Amy, the host of the game, and Dan, Crystal's partner, right after playing the game, and then we share our thoughts a week later. Check out White Rabbit Jubensha for more information on the Jubensha we played! Check out the People Makes Games video about Jubensha 0:00-Intro 0:36-Jubensha Intro 4:48-Initial Recap 23:21-Next Week Thoughts 31:17-Outro 3...

Episode 204 - Pocket Picks

March 07, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.1 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Murder Mystery Party: The Night Hunter Game and Freelancers: A Crossroads Game. Then, we talk about board games that can fit in your pocket! 0:00-Intro 0:46-Announcements 2:35-Recent Games - Murder Mystery Party: The Night Hunter Game 8:28-Freelancers: A Crossroads Game 13:58-Pocket Games 28:52-Outro Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Us...

Episode 203 - All By Myself

February 22, 2024 15:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MB

Ambie is all alone this episode discussing a couple games she played recently, including Picture Perfect and Sherlock 13. Then, since she's solo podcasting, she decides to talk about solo board gaming. 0:00-Intro 1:39-Recent Games - Picture Perfect 5:21-Sherlock 13 8:33-Solo Games 21:43-Outro 22:47-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items, and for...

Episode 202 - You Want Me To Do WHAT?

February 08, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes - 26.5 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Key Enigma: Hack Forward, Suspects: Claire Harper Takes the Stage, and The Grand Carnival. Then, we talk about board games that subvert social norms. Here are the YouTube videos mentioned: Designing Board Games Which Break the Rules (Adam in Wales) The Murder Game Revolution That Has Gripped China (People Make Games) 0:00-Intro 1:08-Recent Games - Key Enigma: Hack Forward 5:25-Suspects: Claire Harper Takes the Sta...

Episode 201 - The Perfect Game Day

January 25, 2024 15:00 - 34 minutes - 28.9 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Almost Innocent and Vaalbara. Then, we talk about what our perfect board game day/night would be like! Vote for Ambie (ambierona) in the Thinky Awards! (and play Chants of Sennaar) Check out Tabletop Live Network for monthly board game streaming marathons! 0:00-Intro 0:39-Announcements 3:04-Recent Games - Almost Innocent 9:30-Vaalbara 13:26-Perfect Game Day 32:36-Outro 33:58-Bloopers Join our discord Support ...

Episode 200 - Listener Q&A

January 11, 2024 15:00 - 34 minutes - 29.4 MB

Ambie and Crystal celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast with a full episode dedicated to answering questions from our listeners! 0:00-Intro 0:36-Listener Q&A 2:32-What advice would you give to a content creator starting out? 9:59-What are your best "I was there when..." travel stories? 12:27-Have you ever had a dream so realistic you assumed it had really happened? 18:12-What cheesy 90's game would you make based off your favorite license? 21:22-What games have you played that surpris...

Episode 199 - Skeletons and Vehicles

December 28, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

For our annual bonus episode Ambie is once again joined by two special guests as they talk about some of their favorite games. First they talk about a couple games they played recently, including Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness. Then, they split up as one talks about his favorite games with skeletons in them, and the other talks about his favorite games with vehicles in them! For a video version of the podcast with subtitles, click here. 0:00-Intro 0:42-R...

Episode 198 - Our 5 Rebuy Games

December 14, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 25.6 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Ra and Rafter Five. Then, we talk about which five board games we would buy back first if our entire game collection suddenly disappeared! 0:00-Intro 0:44-Announcements 3:08-Recent Games - Ra 7:52-Rafter Five 13:19-5 Rebuy Games 28:28-Outro 29:32-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ...

Episode 197 - Stranded With Games

November 30, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 30.8 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Secret of Langton Manor, Linkto Food, and Kingdomino Origins. Then, we talk about which five board games we would bring with us if we got stuck on a desert (but not quite deserted) island! Check out the Five Games For Doomsday podcast 0:00-Intro 0:44-Recent Games - The Secret of Langton Manor (print it here) (Playthrough on Twitch) 1:57-Linkto Food 8:27-Kingdomino Origins 13:17-5 Desert Island Games 34:03-Out...

Episode 196 - Trends in Gaming

November 16, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 28.3 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played (or books they read) recently, including Around the World in 80 Games, Keep it 100, and Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Renovations. Then, we talk about some past, present, and our hopes for future trends in board gaming! Watch Cut and Kovray on YouTube! Here’s the Polyomino collaboration video we were in! 0:00-Intro 0:43-Recent Games - Around the World in 80 Games 5:17-Keep it 100 12:36-Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Renovations 16:40-Gami...

Episode 195 - 2023 Gift Guide

November 02, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 28.7 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they played recently, including The Emerald Flame, The Morrison Game Factory, and Hadrian’s Wall. Then, we talk about our thoughts on giving board games as gifts, and some recommendations for good gifts! Check out Ambie’s book Board Game Day! 0:00-Intro 0:46-Recent Games - The Emerald Flame & The Morrison Game Factory 6:45-Hadrian’s Wall 13:42-Board Game Gifts 32:15-Outro 33:20-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz ...

Episode 194 - Healthy Gaming

October 19, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 25.2 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they played recently, including Ariana Trench: The Ultimate Puzzle Book for Pirates, Head Trip, and Eye My Favorite Things. Then, we talk about our top 5 favorite games that have fruits and/or vegetables in them! 0:00-Intro 0:43-Recent Games - Ariana Trench: The Ultimate Puzzle Book for Pirates 3:13-Head Trip 7:42-Eye My Favorite Things 11:51-Fruit/Veggie Games 28:54-Outro Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode w...

Episode 193 - Assembly Required

October 05, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 24.4 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a game they both played recently - Glitch Squad. Then, Ambie goes over her adventures in print and play (PnP) games and answers some of Crystal's questions. Learn some beginner tips on PnP - supplies to use, why to PnP, and some games to start with! 0:00-Intro 0:40-Recent Games - Glitch Squad 12:41-Print and Play 26:52-Outro 28:05-Bloopers PnP Links: Our YouTube videos: Consolidation of my PnP games videos PnP Games playlist My beginner video on how I PnP ...

Episode 192 - Media Musings

September 21, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Bat Flip and Hello Kitty: Day at the Park. Then, we talk about board game media and how it compares to media coverage in other areas. 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 1:41-Recent Games 3:50-Bat Flip 7:39-Hello Kitty: Day at the Park 13:34-Board Game Media 27:36-Outro 28:40-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2...

Episode 191 - Trivial Games

September 07, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 31.3 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including KuZOOkA and Mind Up! Then, we talk about trivia games - what we like or dislike about them, and some of our favorite trivia games. 0:00-Intro 0:39-Recent Games - KuZOOkA 6:39-Mind Up! 13:53-Trivia Games 35:32-Outro Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ORDER, including upgrades not availa...

Episode 190 - The Best Games You’ve Never Heard Of

August 24, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 27.4 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including the My First Adventure series (Journey to Ochre Land, Discovering Atlantis, and Finding the Dragon) and Okanagan: Valley of the Lakes. Then, we talk about games that we love but that we don't hear other people talk about much. Listen to Stolen: Season 2: Surviving St. Michael’s Watch my video overview of My First Adventure: Finding the Dragon 0:00-Intro 0:52-Recent Games - My First Adventure: Journey to Ochre Land, ...

Episode 189 - Do We Have Batteries?

August 10, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 23.8 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Illiterati, Artisans of Splendent Vale, and Challengers!. Then, we talk about electronic components in board games and some games that use electronics in creative ways. 0:00-Intro 0:36-Announcements 1:34-Recent Games - Illiterati 7:25-Artisans of Splendent Vale 13:00-Challengers! 14:35-Electronics 26:39-Outro 27:44-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was spons...

Episode 188 - Tournamental

July 27, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 28.3 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Mahjong and Blueprints. Then, we talk about board game tournaments - which ones we've competed in, our experiences with them, and why we like or dislike them. You can try out Mahjong with Mahjong Soul! Tournaments/events mentioned: Double Exposure Envoy World Series of Board Gaming World Boardgaming Championships 0:00-Intro 2:13-Recent Games - Mahjong 8:46-Blueprints 13:57-Tournaments 30:54-Outro 32:06-Bloope...

Episode 187 - On-The-Go Games

July 13, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 25.8 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Challengers! and Sagani. Then, we talk about what we think about when bringing games on vacation, and examples of what games we recently brought while we traveled. 0:00-Intro 0:37-Recent Games - Challengers! 6:45-Sagani 13:42-Travel Games 28:12-Outro 29:25-Bloopers Join our discord Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to...

Episode 186 - We’re Trapped!

June 29, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 29.6 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Dog Park: New Tricks, Blitzschnell!, and My First Escape Game: The Magical Forest. Then, we talk about real life escape rooms games and what we love and don't love about them (and how that's similar to our board game interests). Watch the playthrough of Dog Park: New Tricks (now on Kickstarter) 0:00-Intro 0:45-Recent Games - Dog Park: New Tricks 4:52-Blitzschnell! 7:25-My First Escape Game: The Magical Forest 10:4...

Episode 185 - But I Don’t Want To!

June 15, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 23.1 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Shikoku 1889 and First Ascent. Then, we talk about times when we really don't feel like getting together to play board games (but then we usually still do). 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 1:38-Recent Games - Shikoku 1889 6:24-First Ascent 12:10-Dreading Gaming 25:45-Outro Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to g...

Episode 184 - Feelin’ Good

June 01, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 23 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including In the Palm of Your Hand, Codex Naturalis, and Kingdomino. Then, we talk about the tactile nature of board games and what components we like physically handling. 0:00-Intro 0:48-Recent Games - In the Palm of Your Hand 5:37-Codex Naturalis 9:33-Kingdomino 12:12-Components 25:25-Outro 26:20-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use ...

Episode 183 - 7-Year Anniversary: Behind the Scenes

May 18, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 33.5 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Phantom Ink, Fiction, and My City: Roll & Build. Then, we celebrate our 7 year podcast anniversary by taking you on a behind the scenes tour of how an episode of Board Game Blitz gets made!! Follow us on Twitch for the anniversary stream! 0:00-Intro 0:43-Announcements 2:24-Recent Games - Phantom Ink 8:17-Fiction 11:01-My City: Roll & Build 14:12-Behind the Scenes 19:10-How BGB is Made 37:21-Outro 38:16-Blooper...

Episode 182 - May the Fourth

May 04, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 29.8 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The LOOP, Exit: The Game - The Lord of the Rings: Shadows over Middle-earth, and Exit: The Game - The Professor's Last Riddle. Then, we celebrate Star Wars Day by talking about all the Star Wars board games! Thanks so much for the nomination - please vote for us for the Board Game Geek Golden Geek Awards! Follow Amanda Panda's channel for Saturday's stream, and our channel for the anniversary stream! 0:00-Intro 0:41...

Episode 181 - The Perfect Collection

April 20, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 29.1 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Kites, Agent Decker, and Descent: Legends of the Dark. Then, we talk about what factors go into making your own perfect board game collection. Please nominate us for a Board Game Geek Golden Geek Award! Intro: 0:00 Announcements: 0:43 Recent Games: 1:50 Perfect Collection: 15:31 Outro: 33:23 Join our discord Kites: 1:59 Agent Decker: 5:05 Descent: Legends of the Dark: 8:00 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boar...

Episode 180 - Dice Tower West Recap

April 06, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 29.6 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Escape the Room: Murder in the Mafia, Suspects: The MacGuffin Affair, and The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. Then, we talk about our time at Dice Tower West last month! Watch Ambie's (and her kids') Dice Tower West Recap video! Please nominate us for a Board Game Geek Golden Geek Award! Announcements: 0:46 Recent Games: 1:18 Dice Tower West: 13:18 Outro: 34:22 Bloopers: 35:17 Join our discord Escape...

Episode 179 - The 2022 Blitzies

March 23, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MB

Ambie and Crystal have their annual awards show about the best games of the year in the 2022 Blitzies! The 2022 Blitzies: 0:40 --Best Party Game: 1:49 --Best Card Game: 2:58 --Best Trick Taker: 4:38 --Best Family Game: 6:07 --Best Cooperative Game: 8:19 --Best Roll & Write: 9:54 --Best Theming: 11:38 --Biggest Surprise: 13:49 --Most Innovative: 16:14 --Best New to Us Not 2022: 19:42 --Best Game We Haven't Played Yet: 22:33 --Best Game of 2022: 23:51 --2022 Looking Forward to Re...

Episode 178 - 5 Fav Video Games

March 09, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 31.1 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including El Grande and Marvel SNAP. Then, we stop talking about board games for a bit as we talk about our five favorite video games of all time! Announcements: 0:37 Recent Games: 2:04 Top 5 Video Games: 12:16 Outro: 36:26 Join our discord El Grande: 2:04 Marvel Snap: 7:37 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE OR...

Episode 177 - Rules of the House

February 23, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Tiny Turbo Cars and The Great Split. Then, we talk about house rules and when might be a good time to implement them. Announcements: 0:40 Recent Games: 2:24 House Rules: 14:28 Outro: 31:24 Bloopers: 32:27 Join our discord Tiny Turbo Cars: 2:24 The Great Split: 7:34 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ2023" to get 10% off your ENTIRE ...

Episode 176 - Potpourri

February 09, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 29 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Weather Machine and Wicked & Wise. Then, special guest Pam joins us to catch up and talk about a bunch of things related to gaming - gaming groups, gaming online, and gaming at conventions! Announcements: 0:39 Recent Games: 1:40 Gaming Potpourri: 12:44 Outro: 33:31 Bloopers: 34:44 Join our discord Weather Machine: 1:40 Wicked & Wise: 7:20 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsore...

Episode 175 - Gaming from Afar

January 26, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 20.8 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Hunt a Killer: Body on the Boardwalk and Artisans of Splendent Vale. We then talk about gaming remotely, but with physical board games, not digital games! Make sure to check out our new Ko-Fi page! Announcements: 0:41 Recent Games: 2:17 Gaming Remotely: 12:07 Outro: 22:12 Bloopers: 23:42 Join our discord Hunt a Killer: Body on the Boardwalk: 2:17 Artisans of Splendent Vale: 7:16 Support us at https://ko-fi.com/...

Episode 174 - Gaming Resolutions

January 12, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sleuth, MANTIS, and Color Brain: Disney Edition. We then talk about some gaming resolutions and goals we may or may not have made for 2023. Recent Games: 0:36 Gaming Resolutions: 12:24 Outro: 29:29 Bloopers: 30:29 Join our discord Sleuth: 0:36 MANTIS: 4:36 Color Brain: Disney Edition: 8:51 Support us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. For the full show note...

Episode 173 - Bonus Favorites

December 29, 2022 15:00 - 6 minutes - 5.42 MB

In this now annual special bonus episode, Ambie facilitates while her two guests talk about some of their favorite games they've played recently, including Stuffed Fables and Teddy's Colors & Shapes. They then talk about some more of their favorite games and why they like them. For a video version of the podcast with subtitles, click here. Recent Games: 0:32 More Favorite Games: 1:10 Outro: 5:18 Join our discord Stuffed Fables: 0:33 Teddy's Colors & Shapes: 0:43 Support us at https://...

BGB 172 - Holiday Happenings

December 15, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 27.6 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Break the Cube, the Key Enigma escape room games (Wizcape Academy, Kalinasu, and The Butterfly Curse), and My Father's Work. We then talk about some holiday traditions we have and how gaming factors into our holidays. Happy holidays to everyone! Announcements: 0:41 Recent Games: 1:48 Holiday Happenings: 17:35 Outro: 31:24 Bloopers: 32:37 Join our discord Break the Cube: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/354669/...

BGB 171 - OrgaNICEing

December 01, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 24.2 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Décorum and FORK. We then talk about organizing our game collection, or theoretical ways we would organize our collection if it were organized! Recent Games: 0:37 Organizing the Collection: 11:18 Outro: 27:44 Bloopers: 28:48 Watch our Décorum playthrough on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcFfns7UfbU Check out Foster the Meeple: https://www.youtube.com/@FostertheMeeple Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS D...

Episode 170 - Review-A-Palooza

November 17, 2022 15:00 - 39 minutes - 32.9 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a whole bunch of games they played recently, and that's all we do this episode! We talk about Escape Team, Cursed Tales (online escape rooms), Cold Case: Murder with Interest, the EXIT: The Game - Advent Calendars, Cryptid: Urban Legends, Namiji, Orp: The Market for Space Merchant Translators, Oh Really?, Stay Cool, and Lands of Galzyr. Announcements: 1:01 Recent Games: 3:17 Outro: 38:36 Follow us on Twitch for our upcoming streams: https://www.twitch.tv/boardga...

Episode 169 - Kidding Around

November 03, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 27.2 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Draw the Line, Dexterity Jane, Soundbox, Echoes The Microchip, and Jekyll vs. Hyde. We then talk about games that are good for playing with children. Recent Games: 0:42 Children's Games: 13:52 Outro: 30:01 Bloopers: 30:57 Top 10 Kid Games with One Pip Wonder: https://youtu.be/SzTE7PZyO7E CoraQuest expansion Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/coraquest-keep-on-questing-expansion/ Join ou...

Episode 168 - 15 Min or Less

October 20, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 25 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Venn, Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness, and Ready Set Bet. We then talk about games that take less than 15 minutes to play! Announcements: 0:42 Recent Games: 1:36 Short Games: 15:11 Outro: 28:23 Bloopers: 29:19 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Venn: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360175/venn The Nightmare Before Christmas: Merry Madness: https://boardgamegeek....

Episode 167 - Great Gateways

October 06, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 28.6 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Pocket Book Adventures, The Mysterious Case of Dancing Mania, Connected Clues, and Gutenberg. We then talk about what "gateway games" are and some games we like using to show people what's out there in the board gaming hobby! And finally, Crystal goes over the etymology of the word 'Clue.' Announcements: 0:49 Recent Games: 1:28 Gateway Games: 15:54 Board Game Etymology - 'Clue': 30:53 Outro: 32:59 Bloopers: 33:55 ...

Episode 166 - Unplugged Games

September 22, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 26.7 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including LOK, The Mysterious Case of Dancing Mania, and Nicodemus. We then talk about turning video games into board games and which video games we'd like to see as board games. Announcements: 0:41 Recent Games: 1:12 Video Games as Board Games: 12:44 Outro: 30:43 Bloopers: 31:38 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS LOK: https://www.blazgracar.com/lok The Mysterious Case of Dancing Mania: https://www.wackywheel...

Episode 165 - Think Inside The Box

September 08, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 24.6 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Desktop HEBOCON Battle Kit and The Cupid Crisis. We then talk about board game.... boxes! And other containers, receptacles, or holders that board games can come in. Recent Games: 0:38 Board Game Boxes: 11:52 Outro: 28:01 Bloopers: 28:57 Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Desktop HEBOCON Battle Kit: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240415/desktop-hebocon-battle-kit Holiday Hijinks #4: The Cupid C...

Episode 164 - Chit Chat

August 25, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Village Green and Living Forest. We then take a break from a specific topic of the week and just chat with each other about Crystal's new gaming table, Ambie's Kickstarter, the board game community, and Ambie's kids. Recent Games: 0:35 Chit Chat: 11:10 Outro: 28:36 Check out our merch (including Hexy): https://www.redbubble.com/people/boardgameblitz/shop?asc=u Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Villag...

Episode 163 - Gen Con Hot Takes

August 11, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.5 MB

Ambie, Crystal, and special guest Nick (@Nyobari) discuss a couple games they played recently, including Master Word, Voices In My Head, and Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition. We then ask Nick about his time at Gen Con and hear some of his hot takes! Announcements: 0:38 Recent Games: 4:18 Gen Con Hot Takes: 17:04 Outro: 38:16 Bloopers: 39:20 Check out Ambie's book on Kickstarter now! The last day is Tuesday, August 16! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day Join ou...

Episode 162 - Good Game Etiquette

July 28, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 26.4 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The One Ring RPG and Paint the Roses. We then talk about some good etiquette you can have while gaming, hosting, or attending a game night. And then Crystal revives the etymology segment with the origin of the word 'Etiquette'! Announcements: 0:47 Recent Games: 2:55 Game Etiquette: 18:41 Board Game Etymology - 'Etiquette': 28:45 Outro: 29:58 Bloopers: 30:53 Check out Ambie's book on Kickstarter now! https://www.k...

Episode 161 - Top 5 Word Games

July 14, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 32 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including echoes: The Cocktail, echoes: The Microchip, and Birds of a Feather. We then list off our top 5 favorite word games! Announcements: 0:37 Recent Games: 1:33 Top 5 Word Games: 8:54 Outro: 36:22 Bloopers: 37:17 Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/ or https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS echoes: The Cocktail: https:/...

Episode 160 - No Teacher Required

June 30, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances Core Set and Quirky Circuits: Penny & Gizmo's Snow Day! We then talk about games that we think a non-hobby gamer could learn on their own. Recent Games: 0:43 No Teacher Games: 13:34 Outro: 24:28 Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/ or https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game-day Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Disn...

Episode 159 - Campaign Games

June 16, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 30.7 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Hinck's Gazette Boxed Set, Origins: First Builders, and PUSH. We then are joined by Pam, a patron of the show, to talk about campaign games, what we like and dislike about them, and some of our favorite campaign games. Recent Games: 0:46 Campaign Games: 12:14 Outro: 34:39 Bloopers: 35:35 Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/ or https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambierona/board-game...

Episode 158 - Gaming at Weddings

June 02, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 28.5 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth and Colt Express. We then are joined by Matt, a patron of the show, to talk about what board games might be good to play at a wedding reception for people who don't want to dance! Announcements: 0:42 Recent Games: 2:00 Wedding Games: 14:22 Outro: 32:12 Bloopers: 33:07 Check out Ambie's book at https://ambievaldes.com/boardgameday/ or https://www.kickstarter.com/proj...

Episode 157 - 6th Anniversary Show

May 19, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 34.5 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Hidden Leaders and Get on Board: New York & London. We then reminisce about the past 6 years of Board Game Blitz and celebrate our 6 year podcast anniversary! Announcements: 0:37 Recent Games: 1:26 6 Year Anniversary: 12:18 Outro: 40:09 Bloopers: 41:13 Watch our 6 year anniversary video to enter our contest: https://youtu.be/K7gxz_rNaiI Links to videos mentioned: Tragedy Looper Review: https://youtu.be/5n_XKwZvu...

Episode 156 - Top 5 Worker Placement Games

May 05, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 33.9 MB

Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Scooby-Doo: Escape from the Haunted Mansion and Planet Unknown. We then talk about worker placement games and our top 5 board games with worker placement. Announcements: 0:45 Recent Games: 1:30 Top 5 Worker Placement Games: 13:04 Outro: 38:09 Bloopers: 39:07 Watch our 6 year anniversary video to enter our contest: https://youtu.be/K7gxz_rNaiI Join our discord: https://discord.gg/WvRVnVeYMS Scooby-Doo: Escape fro...

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