Board Game Dojo

Quick Hits (and Misses) From December

Join Eric as he talks about some of the great and just okay games we played in December. Intro 0:00Throne And Grail 0:53Pin Combi Trio 3:52Combo Trax 06:26Can’t Stop 08:39Telestrations 10:24Deception: Murder in Hong Kong 11:44Pin Combi Trio Video: https://youtu.be/sYt3AiFOXl8Trick Talkers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trick-talkers/id1636223628Check us out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

Quick Hits (and Misses) From November

*sorry for the weird audio, we recorded this in a hotel business centerJoin Eric as he talks about some of the great and just okay games we played in November. We also announce the winner of last week's giveaway and announce the new one.Check us out onIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/YT: @TheBoardGameDojo

Holiday Gift Guide 2022

In this episode, we cover the best Casual, Family, Party, Strategy, 2-player, and Imported games along with the best Accessories, all at the $20, $30, $40, $50, $75, and $100 price points so that you can successfully make your holiday wishlist or give someone a great gift. Along with some of the stocking stuffers we also recommend, there are over 50 unique gift ideas in this content-filled hour.Also listen for our first ever giveaway!

Quick Hits: 10 Family Games to Play This Holiday Season

It's that time of year again, time to hang out with family during the holiday season (hopefully that's a good thing). This week, in our quick hits series, we recommend to you 10 games that we like to bring with to our family gatherings. From dexterity games to puzzle games, we have a wide array of suggestions that will be sure hits.If you like the show, please subscribe/follow and rate 5 stars.Check us out onYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/

Slay the Spire & Randomness in Games

On today's episode, we explore the concept of randomness and what it means by delving into Slay the Spire, the wildly successful rouge-lite/deck-building game. Check us out on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Music includes:Warrior - YoitraxSlay the Spire OST - Clark Abound

Quick Hits (and Misses) From October

Join Eric as he goes over what games the Dojo played and our thoughts on them.Games discusssed:WingspanL.L.A.M.A.TokaidoAwkward GuestsSo CloverESPN Trivia NightPlease rate & subscribe if you like what you hear.And check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIG: @boardgamedojo https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: @TheBGDojo https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

Top 10 Language Independent Games

Join us as we go over our Top 10 Language Independent Games. First, we go over what makes a good language independent game and why you may need them, before going over 10+ games that are worth adding to your collection. Intro: 0:00What Makes a Game Language Independent?: 0:35Top 10 Language Independent Games: 13:25If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review!Follow us on:IG: @boardgamedojo https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: @TheBGDojo https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYouTube: The Board Game DojoIntro/Outro music: Warrior by Yoitrax

Quick Hits (and Misses) From September

In this Quick Hits episode we cover the games that we played in September that will either be staying in our collection, or leaving it. Games covered in this episode include:Point SaladAzulOnitamaCat SudokuDraftosaurusCodenames: Duet&The Crew: Mission Deep SeaFor more, find us onYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

Fantasy Football & Risk-taking

Join Eric as he explores the history of fantasy football and the psychology behind risk-taking and being risk-averse. What are our brains doing? Why are some people just more likely to take more risks? And what traps do I need to avoid? How can I use risk to win?If you enjoyed the content, leave us a review! And check us out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYoutube: The Board Game DojoSources:ABC Science (Director). (2019, October). How Psychology Affects Your Decision-Making | Catalyst. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q1UGXyi51oFantasy Index. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2022, from https://fantasyindex.com/resources/the-birth-of-fantasy-footballGrant, H. (2013, July 2). The Hidden Danger of Being Risk-Averse. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2013/07/hidden-danger-of-being-risk-averseKtori, S. (2021, January 29). Risk-Taking Behavior Linked to Anatomical and Functional Differences in Specific Brain Regions. GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News. https://www.genengnews.com/news/risk-taking-behaviour-linked-to-anatomical-and-functional-differences-in-specific-brain-regions/Martinez-Esquibel, N. (2017, April 19). The History of Fantasy Football. Fantasy Footballers Podcast. https://www.thefantasyfootballers.com/articles/history-fantasy-football/Mata, R., Frey, R., Richter, D., Schupp, J., & Hertwig, R. (2018). Risk Preference: A View from Psychology. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 32(2), 155–172. https://doi.org/10.1257/jep.32.2.155Morgenroth, T., Ryan, M. K., & Fine, C. (2022). The Gendered Consequences of Risk-Taking at Work: Are Women Averse to Risk or to Poor Consequences? Psychology of Women Quarterly, 46(3), 257–277. https://doi.org/10.1177/03616843221084048published, N. W. (2011, August 30). Why Do People Take Risks? Livescience.Com. https://www.livescience.com/33471-people-take-risks.htmlRisk tolerance linked to amygdala and prefrontal cortex brain regions. (n.d.). Penn Today. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/risk-tolerance-linked-amygdala-and-prefrontal-cortex-brain-regionsRodriguez-Besteiro, S., Tornero-Aguilera, J. F., Fernández-Lucas, J., & Clemente-Suárez, V. J. (2021). Gender Differences in the COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Perception, Psychology, and Behaviors of Spanish University Students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8), 3908. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18083908Understanding The Social Psychology of Risk And Safety. (2022, June 27). Safety Risk .Net. https://safetyrisk.net/understanding-the-social-psychology-of-risk-and-safety/

Pokémon and the Psychology of Collecting

Gotta Catch 'Em All! Collect them all to complete your Pokédex! But why? Why do humans like to collect? What drives us to catch Pokémon, or collect Picassos, or build a library?Today, Eric explores how Pokémon and other motivators get people to start their collections and keep collecting. Topics include:What is collecting?What motivates us?What motivates us to keep collecting?What parts of our brain are affected?What is the difference between hoarding and collecting?Find us on:IG:  @boardgamedojoYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwTwitter: @TheBGDojoSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kLX3b35kTe59z0q2zzpvudVCB5vTuNiwxNwJqZ6_4ls/edit?usp=sharingPokémon Theme Song by Jason PaigeIntro/Outro is Warrior by Yoitrax