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Quick Hits: Top 5 Taiki Shinzawa Games

This week's quick hits is all about one of Eric's favorite designers, the trick-taking master Taiki Shinzawa. Join us for a 15 minute episode covering the best of his work.#5- 1:03#4 - 3:04#3 - 5:15#2 - 7:18#1/Honorable Mentions/Disclaimer -  10:15IG: @boardgamedojoTwitter: TheBGDojoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIntro/Outro Music: Warrior by YoitraxPlease leave us a review!

Quick Hits: 5 Games To Play Before You Die

Welcome to our quick hits series, where we give you a quick topic in about 15 minutes as you finish up your week and head into the hopefully wonderful weekend.On our first episode, we go over 5 games worth trying once in your life.Check us out on:YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIG: boardgamedojoTwitter: @TheBGDojoGames featured today:- Mask of Anubis (2016) - ·       Designers: Takashi Hamada, Kenji Shimojim, ·       Artists: Haruka Kajikawa, Masashi Sato- Mask of Moai (2017) - ·       Designer: Takashi Hamada·       Artist: Haruka Kajikawa, Toshi Murase, Masashi Sato- Taiki Shinzawa Games (Suroboruos, Segment Trix) - Tragedy Looper (2011)·       Designer BakaFire·       Artist: Bascu, Rei Konno- Shadow Hunters (2005)·       Designer:Yasutaka Ikeda·       Artist: Naoki Fukuda et al.- Eye My Favorite Things (2015)·       Designer:Daiki (Nilgiri) Aoyama, ぺぺR (Pepe_R)·       Artist: Daiki (Nilgiri) Aoyama- Crash Octopus (2021)·       Designer: Naotaka Shimamoto·       Artist: Yoshiaki TomiokaCheck out Ambie's awesome video on Tragedy Looper here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n_XKwZvuTE Intro/Outro is Warrior by Yoitrax (used with permission)Support the artist here --> https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxPlease review us on your favorite podcast app!Thanks for listening :)

Oink Games - Which To Buy and Which To Avoid

Today we are looking at Oink Games, the Japanese board game company that is sweeping the globe in popularity. Which should you buy? Which should you stay far away from? Join us as we cover the following games:InsiderA Fake Artist Goes to New YorkDeep Sea AdventureStartupsMaskmenMoneybagsKobayakawaDurianThe Diamond SwapScoutModern ArtIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwTaylor's Trick Taking Table Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a69YZ-oujY

Social Anxiety & Gaming: How Games Can Help Those With Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is the 2nd most prevalent mental illness in the world. To help control it, some people recommend meditation, yoga, even smelling salts! But what if one of the most helpful things was gaming?Join Eric as we explore what social anxiety is and what gaming can do for those with it.This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jtT_-3B8BPL735BMKJFMfIQ_cL_vL1zkYsOJH7exXtY/edit?usp=sharingOpening scenes come fromNintendo of America Inc.,. (2017). The Legend of Zelda: breath of the wild.The elder scrolls V. Skyrim. (2013). Rockville, MD :Bethesda Softworks,Intro/Outro Music is Warrior by YoitraxSupport the artist at https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxSection Music by Alexander Nakarada Support the artist at https://www.free-stock-music.com/artist.alexander-nakarada.html

5 Japanese Hidden Gems

We are working hard on studying for next week's episode so this week, Eric goes over 5 of the Dojo's favorite hidden gems from Japan. In this episode, we will cover:Gem Genres:Set Collection  1:23Auction/Area Control 3:52Trick-Taking 7:46Roll-and-Write 13:37Bluffing/Deduction 16:40Please subscribe if you like what you hear!Let us know what you think. We respond to everything you write usIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYT: @The Board Game Dojo or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIntro/Outro --> Warrior by YoitraxBGG Pages for Games Covered1.  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/144709/sukimono2.  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/19056/square-sale3. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181319/familiars-trouble4. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304230/datto5. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/280811/natsumemo6. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/142325/kobayakawa

How Personality Impacts the Games You Play & Enjoy

Ever wonder why you enjoy certain games but others don't? Or why you think some games have incredibly interesting art but others think it's the ugliest thing they've ever seen?Us too, so this week, we explore how our personalities and experiences affect the games we choose to play, what we enjoy, and how we can use it.Source List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XAeNSsynoEtKpnOfw_VZ4mm6dV18KyY3Pew4T6VpQO0/edit?usp=sharingIntro/Outro: Warrior by YoitraxCheck us out on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPw

History of Board Games Pt IV: Modern Board Games

Join us for the final episode of our series as we cover Catan and Eurogames, as well as where we are going as a hobby. What is this so -called Golden Age of Board Gaming? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16U6Z1gg-Dwz377nyS6ZJ3VNVq6udPBjGR8cLF2eBl48/edit?usp=sharingIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/BGDojoYT

History of Board Games Pt III: The 1900s - Monopoly & The Game of Life

Today we talk about how we got Monopoly & The Game of Life and how they went through many changes to become the games we know them as today.TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide is mentioned as a space on the game board in this episode.We'd love to hear your ideas for future topics! Let us know on Twitter or Instagram https://twitter.com/TheBGDojohttps://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Intro 0:00The Game of Life 1:03Candyland 15:41Monopoly 18:14Twister 28:56Source list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CseibEBVI4QjzX6XjdbHqw_mtq_gI-DWGVf3GBp4CHo/edit?usp=sharing

History of Board Games Pt II: Chess & Backgammon

Today we explore the histories of some of the greatest games of all time, Chess & Backgammon. From betrayal to courtship tool to playboy mansions, these stories have it all.Intro 0:00Chess 1:40Go 23:50Backgammon 26:50Snakes n Ladders 31:50Backgammon 33:23Talk to us on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoAnd on YT @ The Board Game DojoSource List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TZy6syA2vZ6VXC3raJkS85rvNTB7zxybE7_7zW_RxTU/edit?usp=sharingMusic in this episodeJapanese Music:𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡 :   @TEDmax 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 :         https://youtu.be/6Fk0hhD2qHQDinosaur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNKS3BsMldESong 02 Theme From Jurassic Park from Jur - Universal Pictures Film MusicAlbum Jurassic ParkWriters John WilliamsIndian Music:Music provided by no copyright - audio world   https://youtu.be/wLKiyW1Scek____________________Free download link-http://raboninco.com/YZ8hPersian Music:Song Persian BumpArtist MK2Album Persian Bump

FOMO, Kickstarter, and Acquisition Disorder

Today we are looking at the Psychology of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), how Kickstarter uses it to sell products, and how it all affects those with Acquisition Disorder. Ever wonder why we can't resist buying things? This is the episode for you!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoSources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DT1q3Lil1-oDgJ1p88fCofbNG0bGSOW40Bhwp2r8oqQ/edit?usp=sharingAI voice by LOVOIntro/Outro Song is Warrior by Yoitrax. To support the artist, please visit https://soundcloud.com/yoitraxLicense bought and paid for by the BoardGameDojo through BreakingCopyright.