In this "Geek Discussion" Episode of Season 5 of Board Gaming with Education, Dustin brings on Jay and Spencer to talk about getting into the board game hobby. Be sure to listen in to hear about some pointers they have about getting into the hobby and helping others enter the hobby. In this episode, they cover one gaming term: "fiero." Listen in to hear them discuss this term and what it means. They also share actionable items that you can do to participate in the conversation: New board game hobbyist- Tweet @bge_games or comment on Facebook to let us know about a new game group, board game cafe, or friendly local game store you've discovered recently. If you have been in the hobby for a while, how did you first get into the hobby? And what do you do to help others get into the hobby?" Listen in and let us know what you think!

Amped Up Learning- 1:40 Homework Review- 3:40 Gaming Terms: “Fiero”- 10:45 Getting into the Board Game Hobby- 19:29 Homework- 38:45

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Games in this episode (support our podcast through our Amazon affiliate links):

Gloomhaven Dead Man's Draw Catan Citadels Risk Lord of Rings Seven Wonders Duel Hive Risk Godstorm Ticket to Ride Pandemic Dominion Stone Age Monikers Trap Words Coup Lost Expedition

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