Episodes

  • Episode 222 - Interview with Dave Bresnick - Mahjong!
    Nov 14 2024

    Ambie and Crystal interview Dave Bresnick, the founder and president of the United States Professional Mahjong League, a US based Riichi Mahjong league in New York!
    Links mentioned: American Riichi Assosication, World Riichi Championship, Riichi Book I, @USPML (Instagram), @SparrowsNestStudio (Instagram)

    0:00-Intro
    0:37-Interview with Dave
    27:57-Outro
    29:27-Bloopers

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    For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/397

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    30 mins
  • Episode 221 - Goody Gifts
    Oct 31 2024

    Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Stamp Swap, Typeset, and Sausage Sizzle. Then, we talk about some "goody gifts" - small games that can fit in a stocking, goody bag, or trick or treat bag!

    0:00-Intro
    0:55-Recent Games - Stamp Swap - watch the playthrough
    1:36-Typeset
    6:40-Sausage Sizzle!
    15:18-Goody Gifts
    27:58-Outro
    29:02-Bloopers

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    For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/396

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    30 mins
  • Episode 220 - Interview with Jonathan Chaffer
    Oct 17 2024

    Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently from the Holiday Hijinks line - The Pumpkin Problem, The Turkey Trial, and The Groundhog Gambit. Then, we interview the designer of the Holiday Hijinks (new set currently on Kickstarter), Jonathan Chaffer and talk about how he designs escape room games in just 18 cards! Follow Jonathan on his website: https://thechaffers.com/news/

    0:00-Intro
    0:52-Recent Games - The Pumpkin Problem
    1:36-The Turkey Trial
    6:40-The Groundhog Gambit
    10:34-Interview with Jonathan
    31:22-Outro

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    For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/395

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    32 mins
  • Episode 219 - Chit Chat
    Oct 3 2024

    Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Sync, Rabble, and Panda Spin. Then, we take an episode to just chat with each other about recent happenings in life. Topics include a board game retreat Crystal just went to, Ambie's game playing with her kids, and some non board game stuff. Check out our new skeleton meeple design on our Teepublic store!

    0:00-Intro
    0:33-Announcements
    1:13-Recent Games - Sync
    6:03-Rabble
    9:34-Panda Spin
    15:03-Just Chatting
    31:47-Outro
    32:43-Bloopers

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    33 mins
  • Episode 218 - Chonky Games
    Sep 19 2024

    Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Wilmot's Warehouse and Expressions. Then, we do a shared list of our top 5 board games that don't fit in a standard KALLAX shelf from IKEA.Check out Ambie's August Recap video on YouTube to hear more about Wilmot's Warehouse and The Gang.

    0:00-Intro
    0:41-Recent Games - Wilmot’s Warehouse
    6:25-Expressions
    14:18-Top 5 Big Games
    26:55-Outro

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    For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/392

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    28 mins
  • Episode 217 - A Taste for Gaming
    Sep 5 2024

    Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game and Skull King. Then, we talk about the evolution of our gaming tastes over the years that we've been gaming. Make sure to check out our new merch about the 10x10 challenge on our Teepublic store!

    0:00-Intro
    0:43-Announcements
    2:38-Recent Games - Cyberpunk Unfolds: Pop-Up Mystery Escape Game
    6:55-Skull King (play on Sovranti)
    11:18-Our Gaming Tastes
    27:27-Outro

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    For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/391

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    28 mins
  • Episode 216 - Gettin' Comfy
    Aug 22 2024

    Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including The Light in the Mist and Fruitoplay. Then, we talk about ways we make our gaming sessions more comfortable in our older age.

    0:00-Intro
    0:44-Recent Games - The Light in the Mist
    6:12-Fruitoplay
    11:06-Gaming Comfort
    23:30-Outro
    24:34-Bloopers

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    This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.

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    For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/390

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    25 mins
  • Episode 215 - Taking Advantage
    Aug 8 2024

    Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game and Newsboys. Then, we talk about handicaps in games - both ones that are built into the rules and ones that we add on ourselves.

    0:00-Intro
    0:45-Recent Games - Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game
    6:43-Newsboys
    11:39-Handicaps
    23:21-Outro
    24:16-Bloopers

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    This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items.

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    For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/389

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    25 mins