PlayDNA
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Join board game designers and enthusiasts Damon, Sarah, and Cassandra as we take a critical look at the various aspects of board gaming. From wacky history, to design, to psychology, we deep dive into a new topic each week and discuss the multitude of ways board games improve our lives and make us human. Find podcast notes and more at www.playdnapodcast.com
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A quick announcement
April 13, 2022 21:00 - 34 seconds - 440 KBHey listeners! We are changing our structure and schedule! Looking forward to continuing to play and discuss games!
100!!
April 06, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIt's episode 100! So we are talking about our favorite games in the top 100 of Board Game Geek. Thanks for being with us through 100 weeks of gaming! Games we played: Race for the Galaxy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Leaders of Euphoria: Choose a Better Oppressor | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Deception: Murder in Hong Kong | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Hanabi | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Pictomania | Board Game | BoardGameGeek SET | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Azul | Board...
Game Movies
March 30, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThere are a few notable game-inspired movies out there- Clue, Ouija, etc. But it looks like the future holds a lot more! Which one is most surprising, and which one might turn out best? Games we played: Shuffleboard | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Hues and Cues | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Oregon Trail Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: A Board Game of English Magic | Board Game | BoardGameGeek F...
I'm Here for the Food
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBBunco! You may have played this extremely simple dice rolling game, especially if you are a middle aged or senior woman. From gambling parlors to middle America households, this game has experienced numerous waves of extreme popularity. What makes it the choice of game for so many women's social groups? Games we played: Parade | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Arboretum | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Piece o' Cake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Pictionary Air | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Mission: Re...
Farming Picks! (best farming games)
March 12, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIf you're into farming games, we have 9 picks that you might enjoy! Games we played Cribbage | Board Game | BoardGameGeek So Clover! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Search for Planet X | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Mansions of Madness: Second Edition | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed Viticulture | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Llamaland | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Egizia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Happy Pigs | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Juicy Fruits | Board Game | BoardGameGe...
Water and Worms
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBDune! It's a beloved property that has been made into multiple board games, with more on the way thanks to the popularity of the newest Dune film. What about the Dune story makes it fit for game design, and how have different games interpreted the property differently? Games we played: So Clover! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek 1979 Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek 2019 Dune: Imperium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dune: House Secrets | Bo...
Stressed Out
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBHow much stress is too much in a game? We want tension of course, stakes, interesting social interactions. But some kinds of stress are just too hard to handle- and which type is the worst is going to be different for each player. Games We played Bandu Radlands New York Zoo Happy Salmon Word On The Street Civilization: A New Dawn Summer Camp Games We Discussed Tichu Chess Zooloretto Magic Maze Dominant Species Captain Sonar Parks Summer Camp Ticket To Ride Go Dune Pit ...
Do you Remember?
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBNostalgia! It's hard to define but easy to feel. Do you feel it for games? Which ones? Is nostalgia a good feeling or a bad one? Games we played: Ricochet Robots | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: 3UP 3DOWN | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Fireball Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Fireball Island: The Curse of Vul-Kar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek HeroQuest Advanced Quest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Learn more about nostalgia here! Why Nostalgia Ain't So Rosy — The Happiness ...
Dice Picks! (great games featuring dice)
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBLove dice? So do we! Here are 9 of our fave dice-based games! Games we played: Escape Simulator on Steam (steampowered.com) Canvas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Las Vegas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Era: Medieval Age | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Sagrada | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Escape: The Curse of the Temple | Board Game | BoardGameGeek King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Troyes Dice | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Can...
The Two Types of Randomness
February 09, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBLove randomness in some games but abhor it in others? Perhaps we can help you understand why. In this episode, Damon sheds light on the difference between input and output randomness, and the fine line designers tread to make a game deliciously tense and not enraging. Games we played: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284742/honey-buzz https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/282954/paris https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/214396/campy-creatures https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27225/banan...
Do You Rate?
February 03, 2022 02:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBHow often do you check the Board Game Geek ratings of games before you try them? How often do you rate them yourself? Today we talk about whether BGG's rating system is a good indicator of board game quality, what types of gamers are using BGG, and how it could be improved. Games we played: Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Vampire: The Masquerade – Rivals Expandable Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Box One | Board Game | BoardGameGeek New York Zoo | Board Game | Board...
Summarize to Avoid Surprise
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBHow do you summarize a game to new players? And what types of summaries will usually convince you to give a game a try? Do you like to hear about the theme, mechanics, weight, duration, perhaps puns? The answer is different for everyone, but summarizing games is an important skill for anyone in the hobby! Games we played: Era: Medieval Age | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Chimera | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Fish 'n' Chips | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Celestia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek A gr...
2022 Holiday Catchup Part 2
January 19, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWe played so many more games. SO MANY. From On Tour, to Hogwarts Battle, to Babylonia, we found some good ones and some others that we suggest you avoid. Games we played: On Tour (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek TRAILS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dinosaur Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek PUSH | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Santa Monica | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Era: Medieval Age | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Mole Rats in Space | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Harry Potter: Hog...
2022 Holiday Catchup!
January 12, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWE ARE BACK! Happy New Year everyone! We played a TON of games over break, so this week is part one of our catchup. Games we played: CuBirds | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dr. Eureka | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dr. Microbe | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Junk Art | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (we recommend Bandu instead Bausack | Board Game | BoardGameGeek) Mamma Mia! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Drone Home | Board Game | BoardGameGeek A Game of Cat & Mouth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Beez | B...
2021 in Review
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB2021 is at an end! This episode we discuss our favorites of the year. This is our last episode of the year! Subscribe to the podcast, our facebook, and our instagram to get a notification when we post our first episode of 2022! Games we played: Cascadia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Juicy Fruits | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dice Miner | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Windward | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Canvas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Summer Camp | Board Game | BoardGa...
City Picks! (best city building games)
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWho doesn't love building a civilization from the ground up? In these city building games, you can build towers, cultivate crops, plan neighborhoods, and even buy votes to pass bills that will benefit you. These are our faves! Games we played: Dune | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek YINSH | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Turn the Tide | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Azul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Tiny Towns | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Roll Thro...
Set 'em Up
November 17, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBGame setup- I think it's safe to say that for many people this is the worst part of the board game experience. Which games have the best and worst setups, and how can designers improve the experience? Games We Played: Unspeakable Words | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Fearsome Floors | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Piece o' Cake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Exit: The Game – The Gate Between Worlds | Board Game | BoardGameGeek TEN | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Chameleon | Board Game | BoardGameG...
Thank the Artist
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBLet's stop a moment to thank the amazing artists who make our games beautiful! Which games do you find breathtaking every time you put them on the table? Games we played: Piece o' Cake | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: PARKS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Raccoon Tycoon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dixit | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Mysterium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Azul | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Calico | Board Game | B...
Would You Replay it?
November 03, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBHow often do you replay your games? What draws you back to them? This episode that's exactly what we discuss- what makes certain games fun to play over and over again and how does that answer differ for different types of gamer? What we played: Fold-it | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Tumblin-Dice | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Skull King | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Red Rising | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Mandala | Board Game | BoardGameGeek What we discussed: The Resistance: Avalon | Board Ga...
A Letter to Lovecraft
October 27, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThis humble podcast has been disparaging Lovecraft board games since the beginning- but this week, special guest Kyu Saiewitz is here to set the record straight! Lovecraft enthusiasts, hop in and share the Lovecraft Love. Games we played: Punderdome: A Card Game for Pun Lovers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Half Truth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Windward | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Guillotine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Arkham Horror | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Eldri...
Word Picks! (great word games)
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWho doesn't love a good word game? Step aside scrabble, these are some fantastic word games you can play with just about anyone! Games we played: The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Happy City | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Letter Jam | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Word on the Street | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Konexi | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Trapwords | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Bananagrams | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Pictomania | Board ...
Representing the Unrepresentable
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBHunger, madness, cold, and fatigue. These are strong motivators we experience as humans and enticing topics to include in a board game. But how can a designer go about doing so effectively? Damon talks us through ways that "unrepresentable" feelings have been mechanized in games, both effectively and ineffectively. Games we played: Throw Throw Burrito | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Sheriff of Nottingham | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Shadows in the Forest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Fire Tower...
It's About the Cones
October 06, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBRead any rules that have given you real "Cones of Dunshire" vibes? We sure have. Here are some of the rulebooks passages that have baffled, horrified, and delighted us with their overcomplicated language. Parks and Recreation- The Cones of Dunshire- The Cones of Dunshire - Parks and Recreation - YouTube Ben Throws Down on Cones of Dunshire - Parks and Recreation - YouTube Games we played: Juicy Fruits | Board Game | BoardGameGeek On Tour | Board Game | BoardGameGeek New York Slice | Board...
Fifty-Two
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWe are so used to the fifty two card deck we rarely stop to think about how it came to be. Today Sarah tells us how the standard card deck has changed over time to become what we know so well today. Plus, the secret history behind the ornate Ace of Spades! Games we played: Turn the Tide | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Bausack | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Wordariffic | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Skull King | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Welcome to the Dungeon | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Shamans ...
GenCon 2021!
September 22, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOh, the games that we have played!! GenCon 2021 has come and gone and we had such a great time playing games and meeting people! (Forgive our growing pains as we test out new microphone setups! Mistakes were made . . .) Games we played: On Tour | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Fire Tower | Board Game | BoardGameGeek SHŌBU | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Trapwords | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Super Mega Lucky Box | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Q.E. | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Juicy Fruits | Board G...
Ocean Picks! (games about the ocean)
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, 9 ways to dive into a fantastical, watery world! These are our favorite ocean games. Games we played: Puzzle Strike | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Visitor in Blackwood Grove | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Burgle Bros 2: The Casino Capers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Oceans | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Abyss | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Hey, That's My Fish! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Captain Sonar | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Francis Drake | Board Game | ...
Seeing Red
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat games have made you see red? Broken up friendships? Inspired dramatic, stomping exits? These are games that induce rage! Games we played: Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek PARKS: Nightfall Expansion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek How to Play PARKS Nightfall - YouTube The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Sheriff of Nottingham | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Shadows in the Forest | Board Game | BoardG...
The Stereotype
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWhat's the first thing that pops into your head when you think of a "gamer?" The answer will differ for everyone but we may find some common themes. Where do these stereotypes come from? And are they accurate? Games we played: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/307997/insider-black https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/246228/impact-battle-elements
Groove with your Games
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBDo you listen to music while you are playing games? Have any favorite games that utilize music and soundtracks in their gameplay? This episode we talk about great utilization of audio in creating immersion and unique game mechanics. Games we played: Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Cosmic Encounter | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Tichu | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Get some cool tabletop soundtracks here! Tabletop Audio - Ambiences and Music for Tabletop Role Playing Games Games we discuss...
Space Picks! (great space themed games)
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBTravelling to space is now affordable for everyone! Just play one of these great space themed board games. Games we played: Mission: Red Planet (Second Edition) | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Near and Far | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Skull | Board Game | BoardGameGeek For Sale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Cartographers | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Eminent Domain | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Relationship Tightrope | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Rock the Beat | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Gold...
A catch up
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWe went on a trip! And played a crapload of games. This episode is a catchup. Games we played: Shifting Stones | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Ghost Blitz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Durian | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Trails of Tucana | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Illusion | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Summer Camp | Board Game | BoardGameGeek PARKS | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Spicy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Joraku | Board Game | Board...
Games in Distress
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIt's easy to forget that play is not just a luxury, but an essential part of our development into fully functional adults. This episode we talk about how play continues even when children and adults are face with extremely distressing circumstances. Content warning- We talk about some dark historical moments that may not be appropriate for children. Games we played: Skull King | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Loot | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Babylonia | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Trial by Tro...
On the Subject of Ghost Beef
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBYu-Gu-Oh! is one of the most popular card games of all time. Today, Damon talks about how it came to be and some of the absolutely absurd cards the game has accumulated over time. Games we played: Deckscape: The Mystery of Eldorado | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Escape Room in a Box: Flashback | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Pitchstorm | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Shining | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Lost Ruins of Arnak | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Paris: La Cité de la Lumière | Board Game |...
Cool Components
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat are some games with amazing, unusual components that you just can't stop playing with? From rugs, to drones, to dice towers, these are some super cool components! Games we played: Nine Tiles Panic | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Moon Adventure | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Bausack | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dungeon Drop | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Summer Camp | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Bye, Felicia! | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Deck-Bu...
Bidding picks! (Games with a bidding mechanic)
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBLet's do some gambling! Or rather, bidding, and boy are there some fantastic bidding games out there. From Medici to Dogs of War, here are our favorite bidding games! Games we played: Veiled Fate | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Piepmatz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Chakra | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discuss: Ra | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Medici | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Biblios | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Vegas Showdown | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Colosseum | Board Game | Boa...
Think Outside the Box
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBHow do you feel about weird game boxes? Boxes shaped like books? Boxes shaped like bullets? Or banana shaped bags with the pieces thrown in? Today we talk weird board game packaging! Games we played: Spicy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Black Spy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Tapeworm | Board Game | BoardGameGeek CuBirds | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Bananagrams | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Ramen Fury | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Biblios | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Wicked ...
Mathiness
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBPoints, points, points. So much of gaming is a question of how we get points. But there are a growing number of games that will give players points for well, just about anything. This week Damon talks 'mathiness' in game, point salad mechanics and how it can hurt players' ability to intuit rules and strategy. Games we played: Dwellings of Eldervale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Exit: The Game – The Enchanted Forest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Rainbow Pirates | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Fri...
Hawaiian Checkers
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBOne of the joys of board games is that there are so many localized, culture specific ones. Konane is one such game, also known as Hawaiian Checkers. Sarah goes over the history of the game and its survival even in the face of Christian Missionaries. Games we Played Marrakech | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Black Sonata | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Break In: Alcatraz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek (Oops, not a million dollar puzzle, but still a lot!) The $100,000 Puzzle That Took Two Years to Sol...
Treasure Picks! (best treasure hunting games)
June 16, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBDo you like treasure? So do we! Here are our recommendations for games that will make you feel like Indiana Jones. Games we played: Wish You Were Here | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Mariposas | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Turn the Tide | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Slip Strike | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Diamant | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Forgotten Waters | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Thebes | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Quest for El Dorado | Board Game | BoardGameGeek...
The Relationship Game
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBPlaying games with a significant other is a great way to spend time together- but it can also be challenging. This week we talk about gaming in relationships and games expose our most vulnerable selves. Games we played: Fantasy Realms | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Thunderstone Quest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Break In: Alcatraz | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Unlock!: Mystery Adventures – The Nautilus' Traps | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dice Hospital | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Paleo | Board...
Multimedia Games
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBRemember Scene It? VHS games? How about more modern games that heavily utilize apps as part of gameplay? This week Damon talks multimedia games and how video/audio components can add to or limit a gaming experience. Games we played: Carte Rouge (theenigmaemporium.com) Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Dungeon Roll | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Orchard: A 9 card solitaire game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Karuba | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we di...
Milton Bradley and Traditional Games
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBHow did the famous Milton Bradley get his start in games? Sarah takes us through the winding company of both the man and the company. Plus we talk about Hasbro's unique place in the gaming market. Games we played: Unlock!: Timeless Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Unlock!: Exotic Adventures – Scheherazade's Last Tale | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Unlock!: Heroic Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Curios | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Marshmallow Test | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Comedy Picks! (Games that make us laugh)
May 19, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat games have tickled you? Made you laugh till you cried? The answer will be different for everyone, but here are our favorites! Games we played Treasure Island | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Exit: The Game – The Cemetery of the Knight | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Ricochet Robots | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed Pit | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Once Upon a Time: The Storytelling Card Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Bohnanza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Junta | Board Game |...
Escape the Box!
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIt's the thrill of an escape room- inside of a box! Back on the show this week is escape room aficionado, Kyu Saiewitz. Here are our favorite thrilling escape experiences! Games we played: A Game of Cat & Mouth | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Second Chance | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Bloody Inn | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Medium | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Red Flags | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Unlock!: Epic Adventures | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Exit: The Game – T...
Storing your Games
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWhere do you put your games? On a shelf, under a table, stuffed between couch cushions? This is a hobby that takes up some serious space. Are your games organized by name? Shape? Theme? Or do you just freeform it and pray? Show us your shelfies! Games we played: Squire for Hire | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Catacombs Conquest | Board Game | BoardGameGeek The Isle of Cats | Board Game | BoardGameGeek New Phone, Who Dis? | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
Play it Yourself
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBNo one to play games with? No problem! There are countless solo games available nowadays. Sarah takes us through some of her favorites, and why she loves the solo play experience. Games we played: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294612/unlock-epic-adventures https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254386/raccoon-tycoon https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/323255/box-one https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275973/curios Games we discussed: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/239464/palm-is...
Escape the Room!
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBEscape rooms are an utterly unique and powerful game genre- one that combines game design with story, lighting, production design, engineering, and sometimes even acting. Today we speak with special guest and escape room enthusiast Kyu Saiewitz about their many escape room experiences all over the US. We discuss what makes a room great, and what leaves us wanting. WARNING! Minor spoilers in the episode! Visit us at playdnapodcast.com to send us a message or see images from our episodes! W...
Print n' Play Picks!
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHave you played every single game in your library 100 times? Print some more! Here are our top picks for Print n' Play games that are officially released by their publishers and (in most cases) free! Have fun! Games we played: Istanbul: The Dice Game | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Cat Café | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Condottiere | Board Game | BoardGameGeek MetroX: Sendai & Hakata & Nagoya | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we discussed: Secret Hitler | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Secret_Hit...
Games with Flavor
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBFlavor text! Compelling writing! These obviously make games better, so why does it seem like many tabletop games put so little effort into these elements? This week Damon talks about games with great writing and flavor, and which games fall surprisingly short. Visit us at our website playdnapodcast.com, and shoot us an email to tell us about games you think have great (or awful) writing! Games we discuss: Risk Legacy | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Magic: The Gathering | Board Game | BoardGam...
Never Again
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBLet's be honest- there are a lot of games that we would never play again. Like, ever. Here are some of the ones we can't stand, and why we wouldn't recommend it to others. Of course, everyone's taste is different, so all advice is given with a grain of salt! Games we played Cuba | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Evolution | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Fumbling Ferrets | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Linq | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Games we d...