Board Game Dojo

Avatar the RPG

“You sound like my nephew, always thinking you need to do things on your own without anyone’s support. There is nothing wrong with letting the people who love you help you.” —Iroh, Episode 2.08, “The Chase”Today we are reviewing the highest earning RPG in Kickstarter history, Avatar the RPG, based off the show Avatar: The Last Airbender. We will talk about who this game is for and who it definitely isn't for while going over the basic premises of the game. Hope you enjoy!Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoFollow us on:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: @boardgamedojoTwitter: @TheBGDojoSUSD episode referenced in podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quinns-sad-mafia/id1260504024?i=1000603619239Intro/Outro - Warrior by Yoitrax

The History of Wargames

Join Eric on our 1st birthday as we talk about....war? Okay, wargames, but still. We delve into the first wargames, how wargames have helped plan real-life battles, and how we got to planning wars in our living rooms for fun.Support us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoCheck out our Reviews!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwFollow us on Social Media! We'd love to chat with you.Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Episodes mentioned in the podcast:Ancient Games (like Senet) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1-history-of-board-games-pt-i-ancient-games/id1615160975?i=1000554541871Chess Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-history-of-board-games-pt-ii-chess-backgammon/id1615160975?i=1000556629788Games used in WWII episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-23-quick-hits-the-badass-wrens-of-wwii/id1615160975?i=1000595310904Sources for this episode:https://wargameexplorer.com/post/the-history-of-miniature-wargaming/Donovan T. (2017). It's all a game : the history of board games from monopoly to settlers of catan (First). Thomas Dunne Books.

Quick Hits (and Misses) from February

Join Eric as he talks about some of the games we got to our table in February. Games in this episode include:535 (Five Three Five)Martian DiceRootStar RealmsSupport us on Ko-Fihttps://ko-fi.com/theboardgamedojoCheck out our Reviews!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwFollow us on Social Media! We'd love to chat with you.Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/

Yokohama, Yokohama Duel, and Yokohama Roll and Write

In our first ever deep dive, we go into the brief history of how Yokohama became a port city, but probably more interesting to the listeners of a board game podcast, we review the Yokohama family of games: Yokohama, Yokohama Duel, and Yokohama Roll & Write.Check out ourYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwTwitter: @TheBGDojoInstagram: @boardgamedojoIntro: 00:00Yokohama History: 00:59Yokohama: 04:54Yokohama Duel: 08:15Yokohama Roll & Write: 13:00Final Thoughts: 16:52

For the Love of Trick-Taking: Interview with Ryan Campbell (Portland Game Collective & TrickTalkers)

In our first (and hopefully not last) interview, Ryan Campbell, co-host of the Trick Talkers Podcast and Game Editor/Developer at Portland Game Collective, joins Eric for an hour-long interview in which topics are covered involve:What does it take to get a game from Japan to the US? How did his job in card games start? What is the hardest part of developing a game? And most importantly, what are the names of his dogs?Intro: 00:00Dog Talk: 01:25How did you get into gaming?: 03:00How did you get into PGC?: 05:15How do you choose what to import?: 09:25Does Publisher Portfolio Matter?: 13:31535: 15:155 Games You Can't Live Without: 17:55KINGS Kickstarter: 25:05Process of Developing Foreign Games: 26:00First Japanese Card Game?: 30:10Most Difficult Part of Development: 33:193 Things to Do in Pittsburgh: 37:055 Games People Should Try: 43:25Hottest Take? 53:12Has hosting Trick Talkers Changed Your Perception?: 57:20Youtube Version: https://youtu.be/hBPA46ptf8MPortland Game Collective Discord: https://discord.gg/crh3u7UuN8Follow Us On:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Ryan's LinksTwitter: https://twitter.com/GamePortland?s=20https://twitter.com/TrickTalkers?s=20Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tricktalkers

Music, Flow State, and Games. Should I listen to music while I game or study?

Should I listen to music while playing board games? How does music affect my brain while I'm playing games, studying, or driving? And what is flow state?Join Eric as we explore the origins of music and how our brain perceives it as we look to answer the question: should I listen to music while I game.If you like the show, please rate 5-stars and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwHistory of Chess Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1957821/10401476-ep-3-history-of-board-games-pt-ii-chess-backgammon.mp3?download=trueLo-fi used is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JMvn0wfABQOutro is Warrior by Yoitrax

Quick Hits (and Misses) From January

Join Eric as he talks about some of the games we got to our table in January. Games in this episode includePax Pamir 2eCrypto CurrencyMagic MazeViticulturePin Combi TrioWelcome To....Crypto Currency Review: https://youtu.be/-oiAZ9bDMOQPin Combi Trio Review: https://youtu.be/sYt3AiFOXl8Check out our Reviews!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwFollow us on Social Media! We'd love to chat with you.Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/

Quick Hits: The Tetris Effect

Tetris, addictive for so many, has been a topic of study for psychologists for years, from how it can invade dreams, to seeing patterns in everyday life that quite possibly aren't there. But why does this happen? How does it work? Let's take a deep, yet brief, dive into the psychology behind one of Tetris's psychological mysteries.Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoIf you like the show, please leave a 5-star review and subscribe, it really helps grow the show. Tetris Theme is by Hirozaku Tanaka

Quick HIts: The Badass Boardgaming Wrens of WWII

Today we talk about the wrens who, at Derby Park, used board games to help win WWII. Much of our information came from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Birds-Wolves-Ingenious-Secret/dp/0316492094Although we will only briefly talk about it on this podcast, more information can be found at: https://ornc.org/our-history/royal-naval-college/the-wrens/Check us out onIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPw

Ultimate Japan Board Game Buying Guide (Tips for Buying Japanese Games, Best Stores, and Game Recommendations)

Join us as we go over our favorite board game stores in Japan, some shopping tips when buying Japanese games and shopping in Japan (including Game Market tips), and a few games we recommend buying if you come here.You'll learn some important Japanese words, save some time shopping, and hopefully get a better idea of how to be prepared shopping in the land of the Rising Sun.Please follow/subscribe for more great podcast content!And check out our YouTube for more great East Asian games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwContent discussed in this episode:What stores to go to: 01:47Shopping Tips (including Game Market Tips): 10:50Tip 1: 10:55Tip 2: 12:47Tip 3: 13:45Game Market Tips: 15:00Tip 4: 17:40Tip 5: 20:55Tip 6: 21:32Game Recommendations: 23:00Surugaya: https://www.suruga-ya.jp/hobby/boardgame/index.htmlYellow Submarine: https://yellowsubmarine.co.jp/Surugaya Akihabara Board Game location: 東京都千代田区外神田3-15-4 2階3 Chome-11-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan  (THIS IS THE 2ND FLOOR)Words to know:買取 (Kai Tori) - Buying Used Articles会計 (Kaikei) - Register中古 - Used新品- New