Boards & Swords Super Feed podcast

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Remember Decipher? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Also, that D&D Mr. Potato Head is creepy and Breeze Grigas is here from Zephyr Workshop to talk about his games like A.E.G.I.S.! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Decipher is back? https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58955/decipher-resurfaces-via-cryptozoic-entertainment GTS cancels order with company over tariffs https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/02/20/retailers-step-in-to-help-dutch-publisher-splotter-after-us-distributor-gts-cancels-large-order-over-tariff-uncertainty/ The official D&D virtual tabletop is now available https://www.polygon.com/dnd-dungeons-dragons/531824/sigil-dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-virtual-tabletop I'm intriqued and creeped out by this Mr. Potato Head https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58937/wizards-coast-wizkids-reveal-dungeons-dragons-mr-potato-head-crossover-miniature Horus Heresy the TTRPG! https://www.polygon.com/gaming/531875/horus-heresy-ttrpg-announcement-release-date-price-cubicle-7 Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Designing a Mass-ive Effect in Gaming with Calvin Wong Tze Loon - Boards & Swords #258

16 days ago

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Thank you for being a friend…of the emperor? FFG makes their games more manageable for stores, and Kickstarter makes things more manageable for your wallet. Plus, Calvin Wong Tze Loon is on the show to talk about what it was like designing the Mass Effect Board Game along with Eric Lang! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Golden Throne Girls? https://www.polygon.com/warhammer-40k/520739/warhammer-40k-golden-girls-custom-sculpts-figures-tabletop FFG rotating their LCGs https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2025/02/fantasy-flight-games-announces-change-to-their-lcg-environments.html Kickstarter now, pay later https://www.polygon.com/news/521997/kickstarter-pledge-pay-over-time-2025-roadmap Moar Gundam details! https://www.polygon.com/gaming/524316/gundam-assemble-bandai-interview-details Bring on the smooches! https://www.wargamer.com/pathfinder/romance-mechanics Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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An "Infinity" Of Possibilities With Bostria From Corvus Belli - Boards & Swords #257

7 weeks ago

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Wingspan’s second sequel smells kind of fishy…ubereats now serving Pokemon cards, and you can’t make enough noise for the next Warhammer army… Plus, Bostria from Corvus Belli joins us to talk about the wargame Infinity! More info on Infinity: https://infinityuniverse.com/games/infinity Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News A RPG without dice but still feels like D&D https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/508909/loot-diceless-tabletop-rpg Are there too many TCGs? https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58596/how-tcg-scene-ended-2024-battle-brewing-anime-ip-tcg-space Let me ubereats some pokemon cards https://www.wargamer.com/pokemon-trading-card-game/takeout-app-pack-deals These children do be making lots of noise... https://www.wargamer.com/warhammer-40k/emperors-children-preview Wingspan gets another sequel... https://www.polygon.com/news/505361/wingspan-sequel-finspan-release-date Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Looting New Games Out Of The New Year With Loot Studios - Boards & Swords #256

9 weeks ago

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Not exactly an abundance of news stories this early in the year, but that’s okay, because there’s one Minis game that will probably stomp all over the rest… Plus! We’ve got Silvia and Fabio from Loot Studios here to talk about their upcoming game Malediction! Malediction link: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/loot-studios/malediction Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Free RPG Day 2025 Set https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58492/free-rpg-day-date-set Fullmetal Alchemist set coming to Union Arena TCG https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58549/fullmetal-alchemist-union-arena-tcg What are you up to Mantic? https://www.wargamer.com/board-games/assassins-creed-wargame-or-board-game Not the licensing I intended... https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58541/hasbro-signs-d-d-gambling-license Ooooo shiny.... https://spruesandbrews.com/2025/01/05/gundam-assemble-miniatures-game-everything-we-know-so-far/ Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Seeking Wrath and Glory with Chris Colston from Cubicle 7 - Boards & Swords #255

9 weeks ago

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Wrath and Gloooooria……in exterminius deo? We get into the Christmas spirit talking with Chris Colston about the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop RPG “Wrath and Glory”. Also, we go through the top 10 news stories of 2024 and remember what a crazy year it’s been! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswords.com on Bluesky, @boardsandswordschris on instagram, while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Pax Unplugged 2024 Recap: Tons of Virtual RPG Tools At A "Unplugged" Con? - Boards & Swords #254

12 weeks ago

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Unlike my electric car, I like my Pax’es “Unplugged”. Both of us went this year, so what did we see & do? Also, Wyrmwood is still a crappy company, somehow Funko took down itch.io, and Vallejo workers are on strike? All this and more! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Wyrmwood not getting any better https://www.rascal.news/wyrmwoods-bitter-medicine-is-proving-hard-for-audiences-to-swallow/ Funko takes down indie site https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/12/indie-rpg-gaming-site-itch-io-taken-down-by-funko-and-ai-brand-protection-software.html "Impossible?" classes coming to Pathfinder https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58433/paizo-puts-two-new-classes-playtest Vallejo workers on strike https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58408/acrylicos-vallejo-workers-hit-picket-lines Warhammer updates....again... https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/12/warhammer-40k-december-2024-balance-update-what-you-need-to-know.html Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Linking Together Our RPGs with Mark Della-Croce from Lore Link - Boards & Swords #253

14 weeks ago

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Hopefully it wont be “Lore”-ded over me, but we’re talking about a new website to keep track of your tabletop roleplaying games: Lore Link (https://lorelink.com). Mark Della-Croce, one of the founders is on the show to show off this resource and how you can utilize it in your games. Plus, apparently no more Hasbro movies, and some UPS drivers made off with some MTG cards. All that and much more! Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Have you been in a Gamestop recently? https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58306/psa-parent-companys-ceo-added-gamestop-board Asmodee not going to be as bad off by itself https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58298/asmodee-get-400-million-cash-before-spin-off Dimension 20 Hack of Kids on Bikes RPG now Free https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/11/want-to-never-stop-blowing-up-dimension-20s-custom-rpg-is-free-at-dropout.html UPS workers didn't learn from Gen Con thieves https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58324/ups-workers-allegedly-pilfer-25-000-magic-the-gathering-cards-other-inventory Hasbro is done with movies https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/11/hasbro-is-no-longer-in-the-toy-powered-movie-business.html Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Snapping Together Fun with Scott Pease from Snap Ships Tactics - Boards & Swords #252

17 weeks ago

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I feel like I should write something snap-py here, because we’ve got Scott Pease from Snap Ship Tactics here. Want to play an X-Wing style game with ships you build yourself? Then you’re going to want to listen up! Plus, Funko is worried about some trends, there’s some fancy baggage to carry around your board games here, and did anyone need poolside versions of board games? Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Better not check this luggage... https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58209/fashionable-gaming-luggage-discerning-player Is this a new board game trend? https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58154/taco-cat-goat-cheese-pizza-goes-poolside Speaking of Cats... https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58211/city-games-reveals-the-isle-cats-duel Funko issues warning https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58216/funko-sees-warning-signs-consumer-behavior Miniatures Kickstarter does really well out of the gate https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/11/trench-crusade-kickstarter-breaks-1-7m-and-continues-to-grow.html Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Making Our Own D&D with Wolfgang Baur from Kobold Press - Boards & Swords #251

19 weeks ago

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Torn between playing D&D and not supporting a company that’s constantly in the news for its bad business ideas? We’ve got Wolfgang Baur on from Kobold Press to talk about “Tales of the Valiant”, a D&D5e alternative game that’s still compatible with all the books you already have. Plus, we’ve got MTG news for 2025, super cool squat models for Necromunda, and a 2 player version of Azul?? Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Azul duel?? https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/166647/michael-kiesling-transforms-azul-into-azul-duel-an New Edition of Mission: Red Planet coming soon https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58076/matagot-heads-back-mission-red-planet OMG Lots of cool squat stuff coming for Necromunda!! https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/10/necromunda-ironhead-squat-prospectors-are-bringing-all-the-old-school-units.html A look in the new Kill Team Starter Set https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58043/games-workshop-unveils-warhammer-40-000-kill-team-starter-set Here's what's coming in 2025 for Magic https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58118/magic-the-gathering-2025 Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Halo: Flashpoint, Heroes of Barcadia and A News-a-palooza! - Boards & Swords #250

20 weeks ago

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It was mentioned briefly last time, but that MTG Commander Committee fired itself? Between that, Essen, Warhammer Day, there’s a ton of News to go around and we are guest-less so we take these stories on. Plus, Philip’s got a review of Heroes of Barcadia and Chris talks about Halo: Flashpoint. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Follow up: Commander Committee fires itself https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57919/magic-the-gathering-commander-rules-committee-fires-itself I figured out why One Piece is selling so much https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/57945/tcgplayer-top-25-sealed-products-chart-september-2024 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide: The Video Game: The Card Game https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57940/cubicle-7-reveals-warhammer-40-000-card-game More Halo Flashpoint stuff coming https://www.beastsofwar.com/news/pre-order-wave-2-mantic-games-halo-flashpoint/ Dungeon Crawler is a word now. Two actually... https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/10/dungeon-crawler-officially-enters-the-lexicon-now-your-rpg-adventures-are-linguistically-correct.html New Kill Team models look super cool https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/10/warhammer-day-kill-team-brutal-and-cunning-expansion-coming.html Christmas boxes for Warhammer https://frontlinegaming.org/2024/10/06/40k-christmas-battleforces-announced/ New Star Wars Unlimited set https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57969/new-star-wars-unlimited-set-incoming Dinosaurs coming to Conquest https://www.beastsofwar.com/fantasy/cool-dinosaurs-para-bellum-games-conquest/ Extra Life 2024 Magic the Gathering Cards https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57997/wizards-coast-announces-extra-life-2024-magic-the-gathering-drop-set Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Coloring Minis Without Paint with Sam Nolton from Eldritch Foundry - Boards & Swords #249

21 weeks ago

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A Lord of the Rings trick taking game? A Gundam TCG - has someone been listening to our bonus bits?? Regardless, we’ve got Sam Nolton here from Eldritch Foundry to talk about printing custom miniatures…in COLOR! Also, Eldritch Foundry ( https://eldritch-foundry.com/ ) has hooked us up with a discount code good for $10 – equal to 2 free STL downloads of any custom mini! Enter code: EFBS2024 at checkout for a credit of $10 on your account, redeemable through 12/31/2024 Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News New Space Marine 2 intro set for Warhammer https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/09/warhammer-40k-snag-lt-titus-mini-in-space-marine-2-recruit-edition.html Middle Earth....the trick taking game? https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/165540/can-you-deal-with-the-challenges-of-middle-earth-i A new Gundam TCG? https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57951/bandai-unveils-gundam-tcg-edition-beta Play as the old D&D cartoon characters https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/09/the-dd-cartoon-characters-star-in-5-5es-first-adventure-uni-and-the-hunt-for-the-lost-horn.html Drama in the MTG Commander Community https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57874/magic-the-gathering-fans-launch-petition-fire-commander-rules-committee https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57885/popular-magic-the-gathering-commander-advisory-group-community-leader-resigns Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Mystically Charting The Great Sea with Whistler from the Rapscallion RPG - Boards & Swords #248

24 weeks ago

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Hasbro doesn’t know when to read the room, Netflix is “gathering” a new animated show, and Slimer is coming to Magic the Gathering. Plus, we’ve got Whistler, creator of the Rapscallion RPG here to talk rowdy pirates, ghost ships, and running away from “The Law” Rapscallion BackerKit Link: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/magpie-games/rapscallion-pbta-pirate-adventure Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Asmodee to release Flatiron https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57754/asmodee-will-release-flatiron Daggerheart coming soon from Darrington Press https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57849/darringtons-daggerheart-revealed Netflix getting Magic animated show https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/09/magic-the-gathering-animated-series-headed-to-netflix.html Magic the Gathering & Ghostbusters?? https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57799/slimer-haunts-magic-the-gathering Another week, another stupid quote from Hasbro https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/09/hasbro-ceo-says-ai-is-something-youre-going-to-see-more-of-in-dd.html Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Nova Open 2024 Recap: Was Games Workshop Even Trying? - Boards & Swords #247

25 weeks ago

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Chris went to the GW reveal and all he got was COVID-19! There was also this little con called Nova Open 2024 happening too. Also, there’s too many Cyberpunk games, Wizards messed up again with D&D, and Warhammer decided to try out this rotation thing Magic The Gathering keeps talking about. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord News Cyberpunk doing really well https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57730/new-cyberpunk-2077-the-board-game-passes-2-million-day Three new board game items from Capstone https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57685/capstone-games-announces-three Magic still on top and strong https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/57722/tcgplayer-top-25-sealed-products-chart-august-2024 Wizards already regretting D&D Beyond decision https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/08/dd-beyond-walks-back-2024-changes.html Kill Team going the Magic route... https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/09/warhammer-40k-kill-teams-get-classified-for-competitive-play.html Affiliate Links/Codes: Help support the show! Amazon: https://boardsandswords.com/amazon Renegade Games Studios: https://boardsandswords.com/renegade Monument Hobbies: 5% off using code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Gen Con 2024 Recap: Me And 71,000 Of My Best Friends - Boards & Swords #246

30 weeks ago

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What were the ups & downs of Gen Con? Pretty standard, but I doubt you really want to hear about Chris’ elevator rides. Instead, we go through the highlights of Gen Con 2024 and all the cool stuff that was there. Join us on Discord! https://boardsandswords.com/discord Liked our Monument Hobbies interview? You can now save by using our affiliate code "boardsandswords" at their checkout: https://monumenthobbies.com/ News The best thing about HeroQuest... https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2024/08/heroquest-becomes-a-pvp-arena-battler-with-against-the-ogre-horde-quest-pack.html Power Grid...IN SPAAAAACE https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57540/colonize-new-planet-next-power-grid-game D&D + Influencers = um what?? https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57441/xcrawl-classics-rpg-hits-preorder Unmatched: TMNT is coming https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57520/gen-con-2024-news-unmatched-adventures-tmnt-heads-kickstarter Union wins Diana Jones award https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57489/gen-con-2024-news-diana-jones-award-winner-announced Email us your comments and questions at feedback@boardsandswords.com. We're on social media! Facebook.com/boardsandswordspod is our official Facebook page. Chris is @boardsandswordschris on instagram, @boardsandswords on X/Twitter while Philip is @PhilTheDirtbag on X/Twitter. Thank you for listening to the show. Until next time, remember that every gamer has a story…..what's yours?…

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Why Are We Like This with Carol Mertz from Exploding Kittens - Boards & Swords #245

32 weeks ago