New episode dropped - and this time we're talking about games that don't exist! (Although some of them do exist now - it's a long story.) Come give us a listen! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-82...
The Ascent of Board Games
@ascentofboardgames.bsky.social
A monthly podcast about the evolution and development of #boardgames, a/k/a an excuse for the five of us to ramble about stuff we like. ascentofboardgames.com
Congratulations to Dr. Reiner Knizia for winning the Kennerspiel des Jahres for Rebirth. This means he has now won all three of the SdJ awards - proof, as if more was needed, of an excellent and extremely prolific career.
This month, we wrap up our retrospective of Fantasy Flight Games, and unfortunately, this month's events aren't quite as positive as last month's. Hope you still enjoy the episode! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-81...
Even though this is episode number 81, due to the number of two-parters we've put out, this is actually our 100th episode. So...yay us, I guess? www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-81...
This month we present the first part of our retrospective on Fantasy Flight Games, which is subtitled "The Rise". You may be able to guess what's coming next month... www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-81...
Just finished recording our June episode...this one's a little bit different, but hopefully you'll enjoy it!
This month, we do a deep dive into the games of the esteemed Antoine Bauza (@toinito.bsky.social ), who released two SdJ-winning games in one year (and also a lot of other cool games). Come listen to us talk about them (and badly mispronounce some French)! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-80...
We return to complete our overview of sandbox games, including (surprise surprise) at least one that stretches the definition. (Yes, it's Frank's fault.) Join us, won't you? www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-79...
We're back, this time to talk about "sandbox games" - games that have bigger maps and/or more content than you can possibly explore in a single game, but which aren't built as long campaign or legacy games. We hope you like it! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-79...
Playing through The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Trick-Taking Game. We've just reached Helm's Deep and - appropriately - we've hit a wall. But we're loving it! @bbornmueller.bsky.social is a fiendish genius.
Despite my computer's best efforts to destroy this episode, it's out! Join us as we discuss games where one or more players are looking to win the game in a completely different way from everyone else. www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-78...
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Well, now that THAT's over with (THAT being 2025), it's time to see what we're looking forward to in 2026. A list of our hopes and dreams for the new year, shared with all of our beloved listeners. www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-77...
It's time to look back at our favorite board games and game-related stuff from The Year That Was. What were your favorites from 2025? www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-76...
Just played our first game of La Pâtisserie Rococo, sadly too late to make our year-end wrap-up episode. It feels (unsurprisingly) like Rococo with a lot of the rough edges filed off, and generally seems quite good. Looking forward to playing it again!
We conclude - for now - our discussion on video games that have been turned into board games. Plus, we uncover the solution to a mystery that has been haunting us for far too long! (A month. It's been a month.) www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-75...
Episode 75 is here, as we start examining computer games that were turned into board games...with varying degrees of success. www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-75...
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We welcome September in with a deep dive into the board game designs of Richard Garfield. He did a lot more than just Magic, y'all! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-74...
We've back to finish what we began, discussing more recent developments in the world of trick-taking games. Once again, we apologize for the number of times that this topic requires us to say the word "trump." www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-73...
Welcome to part 1 of our overview of trick-taking games! We apologize for the number of times that this topic requires us to say the word "trump." www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-73...
Episode 73 - Trick-Taking Games, Part 1 | The Ascent of Board Games
Why hello there! This month is the first part of our discussion about the wonderful world of trick-taking games, starting with the old classics and covering the first part of their resurgence in the 1...
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This month we're talking about games with a social/political message. It's not JUST because it's Pride Month in the USA, and it's not JUST because tariffs are wreaking havoc on the board game industry...but it's not NOT because of those things, either. www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-72...
Episode 72 - Games With a Message | The Ascent of Board Games
Welcome back, everyone! This month we're talking about games with a social or political message. It's not JUST because it's Pride Month in the USA, and it's not JUST because tariffs are currently wrea...
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We're back, and so is Brian's voice! We finish our digression into TTRPGs (including lots of love for @bullypulpithq.bsky.social and @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social ). Come back for more of our traditional board game nonsense next month! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-71...
Episode 71.2 - Role-Playing Games, Part 2 | The Ascent of Board Games
We're back, and so is Brian's voice! And we simply have to tell you about a bunch MORE role-playing games that have interesting mechanics. We talk about games where characters don't trust each other...
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I know, I know, we said we weren't going to do the "Ascent of Role-Playing Games" thing. And we're not! But there ARE a bunch of role-playing games that have some interesting mechanics, and we're going to be talking about those this month and next. www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-71...
That's right, folks, it's episode 70! Do I hear 75? No? Episode 70, going once, going twice...sold to the discerning podcast listener! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-70...
Episode 70 - Auction Games | The Ascent of Board Games
That's right, folks, it's episode 70! Do I hear 75? No? Episode 70, going once, going twice...sold to the discerning podcast listener! IS Jayson actually Agent 47? Probably not. Forget we said anythi...
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This is episode 69. We're discussing sex games. We're sorry. (Except Joe...Joe isn't sorry at all.) www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-69...
It's 2025! We're not all dead yet! Let's talk about some board games we're looking forward to for the year ahead! www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-68...
A great list of great boardgame folks on Bluesky to follow, individually or en masse!
Board Game Hot Takes Podcast@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social · 2y agoI love sharing great people with the board game community. Instead of just 5 here’s a reminder of our board game starter pack full of people that mostly post about board games! go.bsky.app/BrFEHzd
We're back with our year-end countdown! What games did each of us enjoy the most in 2024? www.ascentofboardgames.com/e/episode-67...
Hey folks! After a long time of letting it lie fallow, we're relaunching our Discord server, and we'd love for you to join! Come chat with like-minded nerds about board games, our episodes, or whatever game-adjacent nonsense takes your fancy (within reason). Find us at discord.gg/tdH3QAn