OGN Ep 3: Collecting & Culling

Operation: Game Night

Got the urge to collect board games at every turn? Feel a completionist mentality when faced with an onslaught of expansions for your favorite games? Ever feel the unique pressure of managing a physical board game collection? Get ready to uncover the joys and challenges on this episode of Operation Game Night. We kick things off by exploring the tangible presence and financial investment of owning board games, and how these factors shape our gaming experiences compared to digital collections. Plus, we reflect on the growth of our podcast, our vibrant community, and push through without our co-host Jared, ensuring our mission to deliver valuable insights remains strong.
We wrap up with an introspective chat about curating board game collections, from budgeting and thematic immersion to the emotional journey of acquiring and offloading games. We even stumbled upon some antique treasures that sparked a deeper conversation on the magnetic allure of publishers like Leder Games and Salt and Pepper Games, and the complexities of maintaining a collection amidst life changes. Plus, we recommend some enthralling audiobooks and a gripping documentary that explores the themes of connection and loneliness in gaming, leaving you with plenty to ponder until our next episode. Join us for a packed session full of personal stories, practical advice, and plenty of gaming passion!

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Chapters

1. Episode Sneak Peak (00:00:00)

2. Cue the Intro (00:01:15)

3. Plays & Procurements (00:03:20)

4. Planet Unknown (00:03:45)

5. Button Shy Games Galore! (00:08:45)

6. In Vino Morte (00:13:00)

7. Beacon Patrol (00:15:10)

8. Main Topic: Collecting & Culling (00:18:13)

9. Publishers that Get Us Going (00:28:48)

10. Clay Quick Hit: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson (00:41:41)