Board Game Dojo

Chatting about Spiel Essen

This year, Ben and I are going to Essen for the first time. We chat about some games we are looking forward to, our rules for conventions, and honestly we didn't have any kind of plan for this episode so we just kinda chatted about random things that popped into our heads as well. 
 
Hope you enjoy! 
 
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Interview with Jonathan Barron (Tricky Time Crisis, Best Candy on the Block)

Today we are joined by Jonathan Barron, designer of Tricky Time Crisis and Best Candy on the Block. We talk about some of the design process of his newest game, what he thinks of the "trick-taking renaissance," and what he's going to be up to!
 
Where to find him:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/96702/jon-barron
Tricky Time Crisis: https://trickyimports.com/products/tricky-time-crisis
https://travel-games.co.uk/shop/p/trickytimecrisis
Best Candy on the Block: https://travel-games.co.uk/shop/p/best-candy-on-the-block
(Travel-Games Promo Codes)
Until Oct 1: use the code BOARDGAMEDOJO5 for 5% off your purchase (we get no commission, don't worry)
After Oct 1: DRTRICKYTIME = 5% off TTC until 31st October DRSPOOKYTIME = 5% off BCOTB until 31st October
 
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Top 10 Asymmetric Factions/Characters (w/Sam from BoardGameDuel)

Today we are joined by Sam from the BoardGameDuel to talk about our favorite asymmetric characters in factions in games. These are not the best games or even the strongest factions, but they're ones that we think are unique, fun, and change their games drastically! 
 
What do you think of our list? Let us know!
 
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Mailbag! Why we started the Dojo? Where are Japanese exports going? Is there Hungry Hungry Hippos?

You asked, we answer!  It's a mailbag episode! We received your questions from Discord, Instagram, and Twitter. Thank you and hope you enjoy our answers!
Episodes we mentioned in this podcast below -----
 
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Episodes mentioned in our answers:
Mindspace: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/board-game-dojo/id1615160975?i=1000627461509
 
Sai Beppu Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/board-game-dojo/id1615160975?i=1000618605368
 
Gadget Trick: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/board-game-dojo/id1615160975?i=1000611297281
 
Interview with Ryan from TrickTalkers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/board-game-dojo/id1615160975?i=1000602281507
 
Japan Board Game Buying Guide: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/board-game-dojo/id1615160975?i=1000593670446
 
 

Mind Space, Animal Wars, & My Best Chef

Whoa an episode about 3 Japanese games? It's been awhile since we've done that. Actually, it's really feels like it's been awhile since we've been in the groove. But we have 2 good games for you this week, and a 3rd that is garbage. Find out which is which!Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoCheck out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoDon't forget, visit https://travel-games.co.uk/ and use the code BOARDGAMEDOJO5 for 5% off your purchase (we get no commission, don't worry)
 
Videos mentioned in today's podcast:
5 Interesting Trick-takers from Japan: https://youtu.be/gqIvABTFdL0?si=WSGDwJBY_kXaGAZN
Tactical Games Review: https://youtu.be/uSRTOfMNlFA?si=JoDo5ZU71ZhE12WW
 
Games mentioned today:
Four and a half tatami mat (galaxy) / Mind Space: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/296157/four-and-half-tatami-mat-galaxy
Animal Wars: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294991/animal-wars
My Best Chef: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/357569/my-best-chef

12 Chip Trick & Fika

Nothing goes together like 12 chips and a coffee right? No? Just us? Today we are going over a couple of newer games: 12 Chip Trick, a game that shows just how minimalist a trick-taker design can be, and....wait...oh my goodness....are we cover something that has kinda been the hotness? Since when do we do that? We are going to be covering an instagram darling from GenCon, Fika!Visit https://travel-games.co.uk/ and use the code BOARDGAMEDOJO5 for 5% off your purchase.Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoCheck out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

Take the A-Chord, Lambdice, & Gang of Dice

Wow 2 Japanese trick-takers and a push-your-luck game out of Korea? And wait a second, they're all good?! We are making up for some lost time by catching you up on three good games we've been playing recently. From Saashi and Saashi, to Reiner Knizia, to a rare indie game, we have quite the variety covered in this episode.Don't forget, visit https://travel-games.co.uk/ and use the code BOARDGAMEDOJO5 for 5% off your purchase (we get no commission, don't worry)Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoCheck out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

Around the World in 10 Games (w/Ben Davenward of Travel-Game.co.uk)

Today we are traveling the world with board games! We are joined by Ben Davenward, owner of Travel-games.co.uk, a site dedicated to travel games and imported games (including many we have covered on the channel). The rules is the games have to either have the name of the location we are visiting or are representative of something from that country. We both may start in Europe, but our travel plans look very very different. Listen and find out which games we pick.Also, Ben has given listeners a promo code to save on games on his shop just for Board Game Dojo listeners! Visit https://travel-games.co.uk/ and use the code BOARDGAMEDOJO5 for 5% off your purchase.Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoCheck out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

Orientalism in Board Games (w/Jason Perez of Shelf Stories & One Stop Co-Op Shop)

Today we are joined by Jason Perez (One Stop Co-Op Shop/Shelf Stories) to talk about orientalism in board games. What is orientalism? Why does it matter? Why should we care? And what can game designers do to avoid it?This episode is Part I of a two-part series on representation in board games. Part II will air next week.Jason can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@ShelfStoriesAnd here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CxhEIo57JGE9dhfJLDuXM?si=8ff947547f354cd8Board Game Dojo Stuff:Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoCheck out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon/Agora and 5 Essential Expansions

Today in this outdoor edition of Board Game Dojo, we will review 7 Wonders Duel and its two expansions. But that got us thinking, what is an essential expansion? And what are some of the best examples of them? So we will also go over some that we think don't get enough love on Top 5 Essential Expansion Lists.Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoCheck out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo