In this week’s episode we cover Champions!, our Game of the Week, discuss Staying in Tune With Casual Gamers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Well-Regarded Misses! We'll also share our thoughts on Life Jr. and mass market games, the card quiver, and some amazing gifts we received. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Recent…

In this week’s episode we share our thoughts on losing games, Draft & Write Records from Inside Up Games, and Wordle. We also cover Cabanga!, our Game of the Week, discuss if the Spiel des Jahres Gets it Right in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Upgraded Components!

In this week’s episode we share our thoughts on making time for solo gaming, Almost Innocent from Kolossal Games, and Caper Cards from designer Manny Vega. We also cover Adventure Party, our Game of the Week, discuss Icons vs. Text in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Game Designers! 00:00:00 - Introduction and Overvie…

In this week’s episode we'll be talking to Game Designer and Director of Fun for Calliope Games Chris Leder! 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:37 - Discovering The Game Crafter and Designing Games 05:50 - Creating Roll For It and Joining Calliope Games 08:50 - The Role of a Game Designer and the Importance of Collaboration 16:57 - The Differen…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Ex Libris, our Game of the Week, discuss Theme Chasing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Publishers! 00:00:00 - Introduction & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:14:29 - Game of the Week: Ex Libris (Revised Edition) 00:45:27 - School of Gaming: Theme Chasing & Copycats 01:00:33 - High-Fiv…

In this week’s episode we'll cover 10 Days in the USA, our Game of the Week, discuss Handling Disagreements About Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games That Surprised Us! 00:00 - Introduction and What's Awesome In Gaming 18:35 - Game of the Week: 10 Days in the USA 40:45 - School of Gaming: Handling Disagree…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Dorf Romantik, our Game of the Week, chat with designer Stephen Kerr in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Roll & Write Games Version 2.0! 00:00:00 - Introduction & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:22:53 - Game of the Week: Dorfromantik - The Board Game 00:43:16 - School of Gaming: Stephen …

In this week’s episode we'll cover Dabba Walla, our Game of the Week, chat with Keith Matejka from Thunderworks Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Games To Play at a Con! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:13:48 - Game of the Week: Dabba Walla 00:37:16 - School of Gaming: Keith Matejka - Thunderworks Gam…

The Game Schooler Podcast is a weekly audio show that educates to new and experienced gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming. In this week’s episode we’re embracing the hype as we cover New & Upcoming Games we played at Games Day 2024!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Kingdom Builder, our Game of the Week, discuss What Exactly Is A Euro Game in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Light Hobby Euro Games! 00:00:00 - Opening & What's Awesome In Gaming1 00:07:04 - Game of the Week - Kingdom Builder 00:45:34 - School of Gaming - What is a Euro Game 01:00:…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Coldwater Crown, our Game of the Week, discuss Better Ways To Teach Kids New Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five 30 Minutes or Less Family Games You May Have Missed! 00:00 - Introduction and Overview 18:54 - Game of the Week: Coldwater Crown 43:28 - School of Gaming: Better Way…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Abyss, our Game of the Week, discuss Enjoying the Hobby When You Can’t Find a Gamer in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hidden Gems from 2004 - 2014! 00:00:00 - Introductions & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:22:52 - Game of the Week - Abyss 00:45:49 - School of Gaming - Enjoying the Hob…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Skyrise, our Game of the Week, discuss Making the First Play a Great Experience For Others in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Re-Worked Games! 00:00:00 - Intro: Follow-Up & What's Awesome 00:25:12 - Game of the Week: Skyrise 00:51:49 - School of Gaming: Making the First Play a Great…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Pirate’s Cove, our Game of the Week, discuss Tips For Getting the Most Out of a Convention in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Second Edition Games! 00:00 - Intro: Follow-Up & What's Awesome 20:07 - Game of the Week: Pirate's Cove 42:58 - School of Gaming: Tips For Getting the Most O…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Tokiado and Namiji, our Games of the Week, discuss Logic and Self-Control for Younger Gamers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five The Original Is Better Games! 00:00 - Introduction and Updates 16:41 - Game of the Week: Tokaido and Namiji 38:37 - School of Gaming: Logic and Self-Contro…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Cargo Noir, our Game of the Week, discuss Why Some Game Stores Are Failing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five High Tension Games! 00:00 - Introduction, Game of the Year, Board Game Clubs 09:04 - Aqua: Biodiversity in the Oceans 17:38 - Game of the Week: Cargo Noir 42:20 - Why Some G…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Concept Kids: Animals, our Game of the Week, discuss House Rules for Younger Players in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Relaxing Games! 00:00 - Dentistry, Follow-ups, and Games on the Shelf 19:30 - Concept Kids Animals: A Cooperative Game for Learning About Animals 40:19 - Simplifyi…

Summary In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael discuss their high five games from 2021 that they hadn't yet played. They also talk about the challenge of finding games that the whole family will enjoy and the importance of having fun while gaming. They highlight the benefits of playing older titles and the joy of interacting…

In this conversation, Michael and Doug discuss their recent gaming experiences and interactions with listeners. They talk about the joy of playing games for the first time and the importance of learning and understanding the rules. They also discuss the competitive nature of some games and the different experiences they provide. Michael shares a he…

In this episode of the GameSchooler podcast, the Doug and Michael discuss recent gaming experiences, and their game of the week, Pyramido. Pyramido is a tile placement game with interesting and meaningful choices. They also discuss the significance of storytelling in gaming, the connection between storytelling mechanisms and themes, the impact of s…

In this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their recent experiences, including a story about encountering a wizard at a Goodwill store. They also talk about using roll and write games for handwriting practice and highlight the GameSchooler Discord server. Doug and Michael discuss the cooperative and engaging gameplay Forbidden Jungle, the Game of th…

In this episode of the GameSchooler Podcast, Doug and Michael discuss math games. They provide recommendations for games that cover various math skills, including sequencing, counting, addition and subtraction, probability, and multiplication. They also highlight games that combine multiple math skills. The hosts share their personal experiences wi…

Summary In this episode of the Game Scholar Podcast, Doug and Michael follow-up on last week's high five list, the impact of screen time, a new fan group on Board Game Arena, the benefits of campaign and legacy games, and the bonding and friendship that can be fostered through gaming. They also highlight Colorbrain as their Game of the Week, a fami…

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, the Doug & Michael discuss their new setup, share a Small World story, talk about instant turnoffs in gaming, and revisit their Game of the Week, Marvel United. They discuss the game's mechanics, art, affordability, and replayability. They also provide insights into the game's educational value and its …

In this week’s episode we'll cover Zooloretto, our Game of the Week, discuss Whether a Good Deal Increase Interest in a Game in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our Top 10 Games from 2019! 00:25:00 - Game of the Week 00:44:16 - School of Gaming 00:54:46 - High-Five Games

In this week’s episode we'll cover Lost Ruins of Arnak, our Game of the Week, discuss What Jobs Within The Board Game Industry Would You Like To Have in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing the Best Cover Art in our High-Five! 00:22:33 - Game of the Week 00:47:07 - School of Gaming 00:57:01 - High-Five Games…

In this week’s episode we'll cover The A.R.T. Project, (00:13:20) our Game of the Week, discuss Balancing Fun & Winning (00:36:17) in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revisiting our High Five Games of 2022 (00:47:24)!

In this week’s episode we'll cover World Wonders (00:14:34), our Game of the Week, Revisit Our Anticipated Games of 2023 (00:35:18) in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High Five Most Anticipated Games for 2024 (00:56:22)!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Santa’s Workshop, our Game of the Week, discuss Gamer’s New Year’s Resolutions in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our Top 10 from 2023!

It's finally here. We have reached the end of our Top 50 Family Games of All-Time! Before we close out another great year, we want to thank those folks who have supported us and this labor of love we call a podcast. Your support means the world to us, and we are so grateful. Ok, enough with the mushy stuff. Yikes! Get on with the list! Here it is o…

We're almost there! I can honestly say that this portion of the list could actually be someone's Top 10 Family Games of All-Time and I wouldn't even bat an eye. That's how awesome these games are. Without further ado!

The Top 50 Family Games of All-Time rolls on as we hit the halfway point. It also just occurred to me that you could almost fill up an entire year by playing a new game from this list each week! That would be an awesome a year! Let's take a look at some of the games you could be playing.

Join us as we continue our countdown of the Top 50 Family Games of All-Time. This week we'll be revealing number 40 through 31! After last week's list it's hard to imagine that the are 40 more great family games to discuss, but try we must! Let us know if any of these games are go to games in your house!…

In this episode we kick off our countdown of the Top 50 Family Games of All-Time. As of 2023 of course! Did your favorite games make the list?

In this week’s episode we'll cover Hammer Time, our Game of the Week, discuss Is It the Game or Something Else in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games with Elegant Rules! 00:00:53 - What's Awesome In Gaming 00:11:40 - Game of the Week - Hammer Time 00:28:49 - School of Gaming - Is It the Game or Something Else? 00:42:53 - H…

In this week’s episode we'll cover Disney Lorcana, our Game of the Week, discuss Collectible Card Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Breaking the Law Games! 00:00:53 - What's Awesome In Gaming 00:09:51 - Game of the Week - Disney Lorcana 01:00:22 - High-Five Breaking the Law Games…

In this week’s episode we'll cover 2 Amigo Card Games, our Games of the Week, discuss Useless Parts of the Hobby in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games with Mundane Themes That Work!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Deduckto, our Game of the Week, discuss Upgrading to a New Printing in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games on Big Box Shelves Right Now!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Turtle Splash!, our Game of the Week, discuss What Attracts Us To A Game in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Game Mechanisms!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Dice Hunters of Therion, our Game of the Week, discuss Gaming Spaces in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Regret Getting Rid Of

In this week’s episode we'll cover Disney Animated, our Game of the Week, discuss Whether Mechanisms Can Become Outdated in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Junior Versions of Games!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Starry Night Sky, our Game of the Week, discuss Describing Board Games to Non-Gamers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Wish We Played More Frequently!

In this week’s episode we'll cover The Great Split, our Game of the Week, discuss How Much Value a Review or Recommendation Has in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games For Non-Gamers!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Sushi Go!: Spin Some for Dim Sum, our Game of the Week, feature a Publisher Spotlight with Amigo in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Can’t Get Rid Of!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Nimalia, our Game of the Week, discuss When a Game Should End? in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games We Would Have Loved As Teenagers!

In this week’s episode we'll cover In the Footsteps of Darwin, our Game of the Week, discuss Tips for Board Game Shopaholics in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with the High-Five Games We Wished We Owned!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Penny Black, our Game of the Week, Interview Mike Dilisio from the Dice Tower in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Best Miniatures!

In this week’s episode we'll cover Kuzooka, our Game of the Week, feature a Publisher Spotlight with The Op Games in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Iconic Game Components!

In this week’s episode we'll cover What the Cup!?, our Game of the Week, discuss Loneliness and Gaming? in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up with our High-Five Games That Need To Be Upgraded!

In this week’s episode we'll cover all things GenCon 2023!