Game Schooler Podcast
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Game Schooler Podcast© is a weekly audio show that educates new and experienced family gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming. Each week we highlight great games and focus on the community and skill-building opportunities provided by the hobby!
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Episodes
Episode 166 - Tokaido & Namiji
April 19, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Tokiado and Namiji, our Games of the Week, discuss Logic and Self-Control for Younger Gamers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five The Original Is Better Games! 00:00 - Introduction and Updates 16:41 - Game of the Week: Tokaido and Namiji 38:37 - School of Gaming: Logic and Self-Control for Younger Gamers 48:59 - High-Five: The Original is Better Games
Episode 165 - Cargo Noir
April 12, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Cargo Noir, our Game of the Week, discuss Why Some Game Stores Are Failing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five High Tension Games! 00:00 - Introduction, Game of the Year, Board Game Clubs 09:04 - Aqua: Biodiversity in the Oceans 17:38 - Game of the Week: Cargo Noir 42:20 - Why Some Game Stores Are Failing 56:40 - High-Tension Games
Episode 164 - Concept Kids: Animals
April 05, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Concept Kids: Animals, our Game of the Week, discuss House Rules for Younger Players in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Relaxing Games! 00:00 - Dentistry, Follow-ups, and Games on the Shelf 19:30 - Concept Kids Animals: A Cooperative Game for Learning About Animals 40:19 - Simplifying and Shortening Games for Younger Players 54:01 - High-Five Relaxing Games
Episode 163 - Speculation
March 29, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBSummary In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael discuss their high five games from 2021 that they hadn't yet played. They also talk about the challenge of finding games that the whole family will enjoy and the importance of having fun while gaming. They highlight the benefits of playing older titles and the joy of interacting and laughing with others during gameplay. In this part of the conversation, Doug and Michael discuss the concept of being in a reviewer bubble a...
Episode 162 - First in Flight
March 22, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBIn this conversation, Michael and Doug discuss their recent gaming experiences and interactions with listeners. They talk about the joy of playing games for the first time and the importance of learning and understanding the rules. They also discuss the competitive nature of some games and the different experiences they provide. Michael shares a heartwarming story about his daughter's love for board games. The conversation continues with a discussion of the game of the week, First in Flight,...
Episode 161 - Pyramido
March 15, 2024 15:30 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn this episode of the GameSchooler podcast, the Doug and Michael discuss recent gaming experiences, and their game of the week, Pyramido. Pyramido is a tile placement game with interesting and meaningful choices. They also discuss the significance of storytelling in gaming, the connection between storytelling mechanisms and themes, the impact of setting in gaming, the creation of stories in gaming. And wrap it up with the high-five games from the last three years they still want to play. 0...
Episode 160 - Forbidden Jungle
March 08, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their recent experiences, including a story about encountering a wizard at a Goodwill store. They also talk about using roll and write games for handwriting practice and highlight the GameSchooler Discord server. Doug and Michael discuss the cooperative and engaging gameplay Forbidden Jungle, the Game of the Week. The conversation then shifts to the topic of adapting hobby games for the classroom, considering the constraints of time and player count....
Episode 159 - Math Games
February 22, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn this episode of the GameSchooler Podcast, Doug and Michael discuss math games. They provide recommendations for games that cover various math skills, including sequencing, counting, addition and subtraction, probability, and multiplication. They also highlight games that combine multiple math skills. The hosts share their personal experiences with these games and emphasize the educational value of incorporating math into gameplay. They also explore the secondary game market, including pla...
Episode 158 - Colorbrain
February 16, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBSummary In this episode of the Game Scholar Podcast, Doug and Michael follow-up on last week's high five list, the impact of screen time, a new fan group on Board Game Arena, the benefits of campaign and legacy games, and the bonding and friendship that can be fostered through gaming. They also highlight Colorbrain as their Game of the Week, a family-friendly trivia game that is accessible to players of all ages. They also delve into the concept of fighting the inner completionist in the Sc...
Episode 157 - Marvel United Revisited
February 09, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBIn this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, the Doug & Michael discuss their new setup, share a Small World story, talk about instant turnoffs in gaming, and revisit their Game of the Week, Marvel United. They discuss the game's mechanics, art, affordability, and replayability. They also provide insights into the game's educational value and its ability to promote skills such as selflessness, problem-solving, and communication. The hosts share their personal preferences and discuss the imp...
Episode 156 - Zooloretto
February 02, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Zooloretto, our Game of the Week, discuss Whether a Good Deal Increase Interest in a Game in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our Top 10 Games from 2019! 00:25:00 - Game of the Week 00:44:16 - School of Gaming 00:54:46 - High-Five Games
Episode 155 - Lost Ruins of Arnak
January 27, 2024 04:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Lost Ruins of Arnak, our Game of the Week, discuss What Jobs Within The Board Game Industry Would You Like To Have in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing the Best Cover Art in our High-Five! 00:22:33 - Game of the Week 00:47:07 - School of Gaming 00:57:01 - High-Five Games
Episode 154 - The A.R.T. Project
January 19, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover The A.R.T. Project, (00:13:20) our Game of the Week, discuss Balancing Fun & Winning (00:36:17) in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revisiting our High Five Games of 2022 (00:47:24)!
Episode 153 - World Wonders
January 12, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover World Wonders (00:14:34), our Game of the Week, Revisit Our Anticipated Games of 2023 (00:35:18) in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High Five Most Anticipated Games for 2024 (00:56:22)!
Episode 152 - Santa’s Workshop
January 05, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 132 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Santa’s Workshop, our Game of the Week, discuss Gamer’s New Year’s Resolutions in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our Top 10 from 2023!
Episode 151 – Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 10-1
December 29, 2023 16:30 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBIt's finally here. We have reached the end of our Top 50 Family Games of All-Time! Before we close out another great year, we want to thank those folks who have supported us and this labor of love we call a podcast. Your support means the world to us, and we are so grateful. Ok, enough with the mushy stuff. Yikes! Get on with the list! Here it is our Top 10 Family Games of All-Time.
Episode 150 – Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 20-11
December 22, 2023 16:30 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBWe're almost there! I can honestly say that this portion of the list could actually be someone's Top 10 Family Games of All-Time and I wouldn't even bat an eye. That's how awesome these games are. Without further ado!
Episode 149 – Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 30-21
December 15, 2023 16:30 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBThe Top 50 Family Games of All-Time rolls on as we hit the halfway point. It also just occurred to me that you could almost fill up an entire year by playing a new game from this list each week! That would be an awesome a year! Let's take a look at some of the games you could be playing.
Episode 148 - Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 40-31
December 08, 2023 16:30 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBJoin us as we continue our countdown of the Top 50 Family Games of All-Time. This week we'll be revealing number 40 through 31! After last week's list it's hard to imagine that the are 40 more great family games to discuss, but try we must! Let us know if any of these games are go to games in your house!
Episode 147 - Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 50-41
December 01, 2023 22:10 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBIn this episode we kick off our countdown of the Top 50 Family Games of All-Time. As of 2023 of course! Did your favorite games make the list?
Episode 146 - Hammer Time
November 24, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Hammer Time, our Game of the Week, discuss Is It the Game or Something Else in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games with Elegant Rules! 00:00:53 - What's Awesome In Gaming 00:11:40 - Game of the Week - Hammer Time 00:28:49 - School of Gaming - Is It the Game or Something Else? 00:42:53 - High-Five Games with Elegant Rules
Episode 145 - Disney Lorcana
November 17, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Disney Lorcana, our Game of the Week, discuss Collectible Card Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Breaking the Law Games! 00:00:53 - What's Awesome In Gaming 00:09:51 - Game of the Week - Disney Lorcana 01:00:22 - High-Five Breaking the Law Games
Episode 144 - Amigo Card Games
November 10, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover 2 Amigo Card Games, our Games of the Week, discuss Useless Parts of the Hobby in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games with Mundane Themes That Work!
Episode 143 - Deduckto
November 03, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Deduckto, our Game of the Week, discuss Upgrading to a New Printing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games on Big Box Shelves Right Now!
Episode 142 - Turtle Splash!
October 27, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Turtle Splash!, our Game of the Week, discuss What Attracts Us To A Game in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Game Mechanisms!
Episode 141 - Dice Hunters of Therion
October 20, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Dice Hunters of Therion, our Game of the Week, discuss Gaming Spaces in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Regret Getting Rid Of
Episode 140 - Disney Animated
October 13, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Disney Animated, our Game of the Week, discuss Whether Mechanisms Can Become Outdated in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Junior Versions of Games!
Episode 139 - Starry Night Sky
October 06, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Starry Night Sky, our Game of the Week, discuss Describing Board Games to Non-Gamers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Wish We Played More Frequently!
Episode 138 - The Great Split
September 29, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover The Great Split, our Game of the Week, discuss How Much Value a Review or Recommendation Has in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games For Non-Gamers!
Episode 137 - Sushi Go!: Spin Some for Dim Sum
September 22, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Sushi Go!: Spin Some for Dim Sum, our Game of the Week, feature a Publisher Spotlight with Amigo in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Can’t Get Rid Of!
Episode 136 - Nimalia
September 15, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Nimalia, our Game of the Week, discuss When a Game Should End? in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Would Have Loved As Teenagers!
Episode 135 - In the Footsteps of Darwin
September 08, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover In the Footsteps of Darwin, our Game of the Week, discuss Tips for Board Game Shopaholics in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with the High-Five Games We Wished We Owned!
Episode 134 - Penny Black
September 01, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Penny Black, our Game of the Week, Interview Mike Dilisio from the Dice Tower in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Best Miniatures!
Episode 133 - KuZOOkA
August 25, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Kuzooka, our Game of the Week, feature a Publisher Spotlight with The Op Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Iconic Game Components!
Episode 132 - What the Cup?!
August 18, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover What the Cup!?, our Game of the Week, discuss Loneliness and Gaming? in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games That Need To Be Upgraded!
Episode 131 - Gen Con 2023
August 11, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover all things GenCon 2023!
Episode 130 - The Pursuit of Happiness
August 04, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover The Pursuit of Happiness, our Game of the Week, discuss How Seriously We Should Take Gaming? in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games to Keep at the Cabin.
Episode 129 - Green Team Wins
July 28, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Green Team Wins, our Game of the Week, discuss When a Game Becomes Too Much in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games That Need To Be Reprinted!
Episode 128 - Akropolis
July 21, 2023 15:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Akropolis, our Game of the Week, Interview the Family Gamers Podcast in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Wish Had Different Themes!
Episode 127 - ICECOOL
July 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover ICECOOL, our Game of the Week, discuss What’s More Important: Gamer Credibility or Sales in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Fanciest Games!
Episode 126 - Fire Tower
July 07, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Fire Tower, our Game of the Week, discuss How AI Will Affect Gaming in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five American Themed Games!
Episode 125 - Museum Suspects
June 30, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Museum Suspects, our Game of the Week, Discuss What’s Wrong With Family Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games That Fell Through The Cracks!
Episode 124 - Dog Park
June 23, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Dog Park, our Game of the Week, Discuss What Makes Complexity in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Party Games for Gamers!
Episode 123 - Scribbly Gum
June 16, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBIn this week’s episode we'll cover Scribbly Gum, our Game of the Week, discuss Themes & IP Bringing People to the Table in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Small Publisher Games!
Episode 122: Stone Age
June 09, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThe Game Schooler Podcast, a proud member of the Dice Tower Network, is a weekly audio show that educates new and experienced gamers about the joys of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we'll cover Stone Age, our Game of the Week, discuss BoardGameGeek: Tool vs. Community in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Auction Games!
Episode 121 - Sheriff of Nottingham
June 02, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBThe Game Schooler Podcast, a proud member of the Dice Tower Network, is a weekly audio show that educates new and experienced gamers about the joys of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we'll cover Sheriff of Nottingham, our Game of the Week, discuss Introduction vs. Conversion in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Party Games!
Episode 120 - ACD Games Day 2023
May 26, 2023 20:15 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBThe Game Schooler Podcast, a proud member of the Dice Tower Network, is a weekly audio show that educates new and experienced gamers about the joys of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we'll cover ACD Games Day 2023!
Episode 119 - Long Shot: The Dice Game
May 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe Game Schooler Podcast, a proud member of the Dice Tower Network, is a weekly audio show that educates new and experienced gamers about the joys of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we'll cover Long Shot: The Dice Game, our Game of the Week, discuss Depth vs. Breadth in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Mean Games!
Episode 118 - Challengers!
May 12, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe Game Schooler Podcast, a proud member of the Dice Tower Network, is a weekly audio show that educates new and experienced gamers about the joys of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we'll cover Challengers, our Game of the Week, discuss Starting Your Own Game Night in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Bang For Your Buck Games!
Episode 117 - Cape May
May 05, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBThe Game Schooler Podcast, a proud member of the Dice Tower Network, is a weekly audio show that educates new and experienced gamers about the joys of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we'll cover Cape May, our Game of the Week, discuss How We’ve Changed As Gamers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games that Surprised Us!