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Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast · 08.05.2026 · en

Giving away over 30 games for our Tabletop Bellhop 300th Episode Celebration

It’s taken us almost eight years, but we finally did it — three hundred episodes! Three hundred! 17 publishers are helping us celebrate! We are giving away 36 games! We will be drawing 32 winners. Some of the prizes are available to both US and Canada, and some are US only. CLICK HERE to jump […] Givi

Ludology · 05.05.2026 · en

Ludology 356 Put A Little English On It

Sen and Erica interview George and Jack Furnival, the couple behind Carrooka - the tabletop snooker game. To see exactly what we're talking about on the podcast, check out pictures on their website: www.carrooka.com Be sure to listen to the companion episode about Crokinole featuring Jeremy Tracey on Patreon! https://w

On Board Games · 04.05.2026 · en

OBG 588: Balance

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Clusterpuck http://frogjumpinggames.com Phasers vs Grazers http://frogjumpinggames.com Fate of the Fellowship Reign of Dragoness Half Truth Second Guess Trick Takers You can get a discount

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast · 03.05.2026 · en

Pure and Simple: 20 Super Simple Board Games, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 299

Today we’re keeping it simple, answering a question from someone who’s looking for some super simple board game suggestions. In addition to easy game recommendations, we will be sharing what we’ve been playing lately, including our first play of Pizza Roles, more thoughts on Sanctuary, and more. We wrap up with reviews

Älter · 56
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast · 27.04.2026 · en

Show Some Respect: Treating games properly, Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 298

Today we’re answering a question about about the way some people treat games and what you can do to protect yours.  We also share what we’ve been playing which includes first thoughts on 3 Witches, Cats vs Cucumbers, Flora Funga and more. Our featured reviews this episode are Whoa There Cowboy! and Stalk Exchange.

On Board Games · 20.04.2026 · en

OBG 587: Action

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Mark Elias about games (and other things) they've played lately. Games discussed are: Werewolf Ito Turing Machine Poker You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (16:14) Then, the two talk about using game play logic in the movies. The We Funder link for

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast · 11.04.2026 · en

Hamburg Review, a remake of Bruges and the first game in the Stefan Feld City Collection

In 2013 Z-Man Games brought us Bruges from Stefan Feld. It is considered, by many, to be the best game Feld has ever produced. Well, Bruges is back baby! It has been re-released as Hamburg, the first game in the Queen Games City Collection. With this new version, Stefan has revised and updated his game, […] Hambu

Ludology · 08.04.2026 · en

Pros and Cons Ep 18

Sen talks to Chris Chung at BreakoutCon 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Chris talks about the origins of Lanterns, his work on the My Little Pony deckbuilder, and online playtesting.

On Board Games · 06.04.2026 · en

OBG 586: Review-a-palooza

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivvers all about the recent BGG@Sea cruise they took down under. After that, they dive into one of the largest Review-a-palooza's they've ever done. Games reviewed are: Panda Royale Moon Colony Bloodbath Koekeshi Ticket To Ride Marklin Animal Rescue Team (follo

On Board Games · 23.03.2026 · en

OBG 585: Game Night Fails

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Chivvers all about games (and other things) they've played including: Wonderlands War Rhino Hero Super Battle Can't Stop Scarface 1920 Galactic Cruise Arydia Koekeshi Holiday Hijinxs You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:31) Then, the two ta

On Board Games · 09.03.2026 · en

OBG 584: Small Box Big Fun

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Andrew Stiles all about games (and other things) they've played including: Lodge 7 Empires Tower Up Manhattan Flowers You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (16:19) Then, the two talk about how to get big fun out of a small box game. ------------------

Ludology · 09.03.2026 · en

Ludology 353 The Power of Play

Sen and Erica speak with Peter Williamson, co-founder and partner at barometerxp.com and the executive director at gamegenius.org about creating tabletop experiences for non-profit organizations or doing professional development and team training to facilitate practical learning outcomes.

Ludology · 26.02.2026 · en

Ludology 352 Making the Game

Sen and Erica speak with Liqin Gu and Mitch Zhang from Longpack Manufacturing to delve into the ins and outs of how boardgames are made and why they're predominantly made in China.

On Board Games · 23.02.2026 · en

OBG 583: Murder Most Foul

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve Hatherley of Freeform Games all about games (and other things) they've played including: Forest Shuffle Dartmoor Obsession London Puerto Rico Traveller Origin Story Nemesis: Retaliation You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (15:16) Then, the two

On Board Games · 09.02.2026 · en

OBG 582: What is Fun?

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III all about games (and other things) they've played including: Baseball Card GM Sensu Bomb Busters Ticket to Ride Unsettled Lure You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (38:49) Then, the two talk about what fun is and how boardgames are fun

Ludology · 09.02.2026 · en

Ludology 355 Rub a Dub Dub Let's Go To Unpub!

*Special Note* This episode is being released out of order. We will resume our previously scheduled numbering system in two week! Sen and Erica talk to Heather O'Neill and Hunter Johnson, members of the Unpub Board of Directors, about the upcoming Unpub Festival 2026. Hunter and Heather discuss what people can expect,

Ludology · 27.01.2026 · en

Pros and Cons Ep 17

Sen speaks with Kristen Mott at Gen Con 2024 about her designs and publications leading into 2025. We talk homeschooling, scouting, co-design, and horses, of courses. Then we take a look into the crystal ball and make a predication that came true... sorta! Sen and Erica will be back with their regulars shows in Februar

On Board Games · 26.01.2026 · en

OBG 581: New Year New You

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including: Endangered Asia Sensu The Artemis Enterprise My Father's Work You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (24:41) Then, the two talk about Marc's New Year'

Ludology · 13.01.2026 · en

Pros and Cons Ep 16

Recorded live at Gen Con 2024, Sen interviews Sarah Dahlinger, a comparative anatomy fueled creature creator who's made some of your favourite monster art and sculpted the minis as well for companies such as Cephalophair Games, Monte Cook Games, and more. Sarah is also the author/artist behind Astra Fauna: Expeditions

On Board Games · 12.01.2026 · en

OBG 580: 8 out of 10

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Rob Searing from Boardgames with Rob all about games (and other things) they've played including: Luthier The Plum Island Horror Acquaria We Have a Problem Mr. President 20 Strong Ants You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (21:53) Then, the two talk a

On Board Games · 29.12.2025 · en

OBG 579: Showtime

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Spectre of Grand Gamers Guild all about games (and other things) they've played including: Snowdonia Joyride The Artemis Project Exit Advent Calendar Man Eating House You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:20) Then, the two talk about Marc's e

On Board Games · 15.12.2025 · en

OBG 578: Contastic

On this special episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III, the Starfleet Master of  Ceremonies and Super Admiral fo the Subspace Funk Armada. You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. The two compare and contrast their experiences at BGG Con and Pax Unplugged. Along the way they talk about

Ludology · 15.12.2025 · en

Ludology 351 Better Health Through Gaming

Erica and Sen talk with Dr. Joe Macisco, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine. Joe has been working on designing serious games for use in the public health field. Joe discusses how and why games can improve pro-health

Ludology · 08.12.2025 · en

Thinking Beyond Mechanisms Ep 24

Sen and Erica welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of Thinking Beyond Mechanisms, to talk about some of the ways in which theme can be measured and how that affects game design.

On Board Games · 01.12.2025 · en

OBG 577: Grandpa Beck

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Grandpa Beck from Grandpa Beck's Games all about games (and other things) they've played including: Flip 7 Age of the Moon Bomb Busters You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (17:56) Then, the two talk about the connections games can make between peopl

Ludology · 01.12.2025 · en

Ludology 350 Beneath The Trees

Sen and special guest host Doug Levandowski (Kids on Bikes) talk with Noxweiler Ignatius Berf (or "Nox" for short) about his work on the storytelling game, Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, based on the comic series of the same name. They discuss the game and it's mechanisms, how it stays true to the comic overall,

On Board Games · 17.11.2025 · en

OBG 576: Jackbox Eleven

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played including: Crash Octopus Bomb Busters Half Truth Blippo+ You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (34:15) Then, the two review Jackbox Party Pack 11. -------------------------------------------

Ludology · 16.11.2025 · en

Ludology 349 Reindeer Games

Erica and Sen welcome Jordan Goddard of Indy Game Lab to talk about his company's newest product - family games that are packaged inside of Christmas ornaments. Currently on Kickstarter, Jordan discusses why he chose to create games that might only come out once a year.

On Board Games · 03.11.2025 · en

OBG 575: Get Lucky

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III about games (and other things) they've played including: Person Do Thing Truckin 76 Aqueda City of Umbrellas Firefly Hot Streak You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (27:01) Then, the two talk about the role of luck in game design. ----

Ludology · 02.11.2025 · en

Ludology 348 Only Murders in the Script

This episode, Sen welcomes Pete, Felix, and Daniel from Zed9 Mystery Club (www.zed9jubensha.com) in Richmond, BC to talk all about Jubensha (a.k.a. Murder Script Games). Originally developed in Chinese-speaking countries, Jubensha have been making their way to wherever the Chinese diaspora has settled and now English s

On Board Games · 20.10.2025 · en

OBG 574: Post Euro

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Isaac Shalev about games (and other things) they've played including: Here I Stand Panda Spin Dead Cells Dropolter Bomb Busters You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (21:17) Then, the two talk about Isaac's idea about Post Euro games. ----------------

Ludology · 19.10.2025 · en

Thinking Beyond Mechanisms Ep 23

Sen and Erica welcome Sarah Shipp as she hosts her Thinking Beyond Mechanism series. In this episode, she discusses the permissions that games and their rules give us to break social conventions within the construct of the so-called "Magic Circle".

Ludology · 19.10.2025 · en

Ludology 347 Sail Away

Erica and Sen welcome designers of the award-winning Endeavor: Deep Sea, Carl de Visser and Jarratt Gray, along with their publishers, Helaina and Josh Cappel (Burnt Island) and Marc Specter (Grand Gamers Guild) to talk about the past, present, and future of the game. What has changed over the years and what does the f

On Board Games · 06.10.2025 · en

OBG 573: RPG to BG

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Sen-Foong Lim about games (and other things) they've played including: Fate of the Fellowship Happy Salmon Flip 7 Hot Streak Camel Up Truckin' 76 You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (31:47) Then, the two talk about what RPG elements can be used in b

Ludology · 05.10.2025 · en

Ludology 346 That Seems Familiar

It's the return of Erica! Sen got to goof off most of the summer without her, but now she's back and she has a great topic to start off Q3-Q4 of 2025 - Familiarity. Erica and Sen discuss how designers and publishers may want to think about familiarity when producing games. While the saying usually goes something like "

On Board Games · 22.09.2025 · en

OBG 572: Reconstruction

On this in-person episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild  about games (and other things) they've played including: Hamster Roll Koekeshi Bouba/Kiki Clank Catacombs Downfall of Pompei You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (17:26) Then, the two talk about mod

Ludology · 21.09.2025 · en

Ludology 345 Out of the Dungeon

Sen is back after a short hiatus, this time speaking with fellow podcaster, Kristin Vermilya, about her endeavour to document the 50+ year history of role playing games in her forthcoming audio documentary series, Out of the Dungeon.  For more information on Kristin's work, check out: https://www.kristinvermilya.com/du

Ludology · 14.09.2025 · en

Thinking Beyond Mechanisms Ep 22

Sen and Erica welcome Sarah Shipp as the host of the Thinking About Mechanisms segment. This episode, Sarah talks about social distance as one of the main differentiators between video games and tabletop games.

On Board Games · 08.09.2025 · en

OBG 571: Time to Play

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Rob Searing from Board Games with Rob and Insert Here about games (and other things) they've played including: Merchants of Andromeda Samurai / Hanami Lightning Train Stroop Bouba/Kiki Koi Nemesis: Retaliation You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (24

Ludology · 07.09.2025 · en

Pros and Cons Ep 15

Once again, Sen catches a wild game designer at Origins 2024! This time, he captures Josh Derksen of Lynnvander Games and gets the chance to talk about Josh's work. In particular, Sen is interested in the campaign modes that Josh has devised for several miniature battle systems. What started out as a fan mod (Heroes of

On Board Games · 25.08.2025 · en

OBG 570: Winning

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Marc Specter from the Grand Gamers Guild about games (and other things) they've played including: Circus Flohcuti Obsession Deus Nemesis: Retaliation You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (31:00) Then, Marc tells what it was like to be part of a Kenne

Ludology · 24.08.2025 · en

Pros and Cons Ep 14

Sen met with new designer but veteran writer Nathan Long (several Warhammer novels, the screenplay for Guyver: Dark Hero, and the scripts for the Wastelands and Bardstale video games) at Origins 2024. Sen had the opportunity to play Nathan's game, Shanghai Noir prior to this so he wanted to discuss how to build narrati

On Board Games · 11.08.2025 · en

OBG 569: Game Over

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce about games (and other things) they've played including: Brass Lancashire Moonga Invaders Big Time Boxing Superskill Pinball A little about Jackbox You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (23:56) Then, they talk about the end part of various games

Ludology · 10.08.2025 · en

Pros and Cons Ep 13

Sen speaks to David Gordon at Origins 2024 before all of his games hit shelves in 2025. From Monkey Palace to Floristry, we chat about David's entry into game design and what the future holds for this international man of mystery. Did any of it come true one year later?

On Board Games · 28.07.2025 · en

OBG 568: Games and Psychology

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Steve and Shane from the Mate! Let's Play podcast to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Flip 7 Pergola Lords of Waterdeep Imperial You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (25:54) Then, they talk about what goes on in our brain

Ludology · 27.07.2025 · en

Pros and Cons Ep 12

In this episode of Pros and Cons (where we talk to game industry professionals at conventions), we go back to AnimeNorth 2024 where Sen chats with TTRPG designer and writer, Daniel Kwan about anime, wuxia, martial arts, combat and his project that JUST FUNDED on Kickstarter in 2025 - Wandering Blades!

On Board Games · 14.07.2025 · en

OBG 567: Timeless

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Hot Streak Arydia Western Legends Codenames Duet Forgotten Ruin You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (29:48) Then, they what makes a game timeless? -----------------------------------------

Ludology · 13.07.2025 · en

Ludology 344 Indie Games Night Market

While Erica is on vacation, Sen takes the opportunity to speak with Daniel Newman about how his love of trick-taking games lead to the inception of the Indie Games Night Market. If you're interested in selling your games at this year's IGNM at PaxU 25, please check apply at www.newmillindustries.com/ignm

Ludology · 06.07.2025 · en

Thinking Beyond Mechanisms EP 21

Erica and Sen welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of the Thinking Beyond Mechanisms segment, to give her take on how we can combat anti-intellectualism using games with intentional design. Sarah has started to provide transcripts for her segment on her blog, available at https://shippboardgames.blogspot.com   

On Board Games · 30.06.2025 · en

OBG 566: Make Your Own Game

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Chris and Casey from Solid Roots game company to talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Root Beyond the Sun Skip Bo Grand Austria Hotel Ma's Deep Shinola Momo's Shanghai Rummy Firefly Star Wars Outer Rim Aquanauts One Night Ultimate Werewolf Bl

Ludology · 29.06.2025 · en

Ludology 343 It's Alive!

Erica and Sen discuss some of the games from their childhoods that featured electronic components heavily and wonder if, in this day and age when smartphones are ubiquitous, the hobby is ripe for another wave of games that are facilitated by quirky little bespoke electronic devices.

Ludology · 22.06.2025 · en

Thinking Beyond Mechanisms Ep 20

Erica and Sen welcome Sarah Shipp, guest host of the Thinking Beyond Mechanisms segment, to discuss cognitive load and addressing the impact of it through intentional design. Read Ludology co-founder Geoff Engelstein's article on the subject that Sarah refers to here: https://gametek.substack.com/p/grand-unified-gatewa

On Board Games · 16.06.2025 · en

OBG 565: Art Appreciation

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Paper App Dungeon Super Skill Pinball Free League Publishing Hexcrawl games Monster of the Week Flamecraft You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (28:47) Then, they discuss the impact art has o

Ludology · 15.06.2025 · en

Ludology 342 Games on the Big Screen

This episode, Sen and Erica talk to Simon Ennis, professional filmmaker and avid boardgamer, about his most recent release, "The Hobby: Tales from the Tabletop", that features game designers, reviewers, and community members alike. Check out the trailer for The Hobby as well as the IMDB listing. Erica and Sen will be a

Ludology · 08.06.2025 · en

TTRPGKids Ep 24

In their final segment, Steph Campbell talks about using TTRPGs at home or in the classroom to teach social studies. Sen and Erica thank Steph for their dedication to the use of games in education and wishes them all the best with TTRPKids in the future!

On Board Games · 02.06.2025 · en

OBG 564: Real Time Time

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Bruce talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Brass Burmingham Star Trek Star Realms Bomb Busters Bloomchasers Sunderfolk My Father's Work You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (32:04) Then, they discuss the impact of using real time in

Ludology · 01.06.2025 · en

Ludology 341.5 Oh Canada!

Erica and Sen recorded this episode live in March 2025 at BreakoutCon in Toronto, ON, Canada. They spoke with guests Helaina Cappel (Publisher, Kids Table Board Games and Burnt Island Games) and Daniel H Kwan (Designer, Ross Rifles and Wandering Blades) about what makes a game "Canadian", advice for Canadian designers