The Game Schooler Podcast© is a weekly audio show that educates new and experienced family gamers about the awesomeness of tabletop gaming. Each week we highlight great games and focus on the community and skill-building opportunities provided by the hobby!
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Episode 186 - Post Office, Kosmos, Combat Resolution
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In this week’s episode Doug & Michael cover Post Office, our Game of the Week, feature Kosmos in a Publisher Spotlight in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Combat Resolution Systems! We also discuss Dragonkeepers, correct some errors, and highlight unexpected gaming! 00:00:00 - Introduction & Awesomeness 00:17:43 - Spo…
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Episode 185 - Draft & Write Records, Lessons From GenCon Consignment Sale, Essential Expansions
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In this week’s episode we'll cover Draft & Write Records, our Game of the Week, discuss Lessons From GenCon Consignment Sale in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Essential Expansions! We also chat about Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors, Disney Games, and Tiletum. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Community Engagement 00:32:22 - Game…
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Episode 184 - Cities, Pulling Games Off The Shelf, Hobby Games
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In this week’s episode we'll cover Cities, our Game of the Week, discuss What Keeps You From Pulling a Game Off the Shelf? in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hobby Games! We also explore Dahlias, Balderdash, Trio, and Too Many Bones! 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:28:45 - Game of the Week: Cities 00:57:42 …
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Episode 183 - Sunrise Lane, Tips For GenCon First-Timers, & Hilarious Games
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In this week’s episode we'll cover Sunrise Lane, our Game of the Week, discuss Tips For GenCon First-Timers in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hilarious Games! We also dabble in culling games, local RPG night, and Sushi Go! 10th Anniversary Edition. 00:00:00 - Introduction and Awesomeness 00:21:08 - Game of the Week …
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Episode 182 - Semi-Annual Hype Show GenCon 2024
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In this week’s episode we’re sharing our experiences and embracing the hype as we cover new & upcoming games from GenCon 2024!
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Episode 181 - Captain Flip, Scheduling a Game Night, & Co-Host Predictions For GenCon
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In this week’s episode we'll cover Captain Flip, our Game of the Week, discuss Scheduling a Game Night in The School of Gaming, and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Co-Host Predictions For GenCon! We'll also share some personal revelations, discuss crowdfunding, and some great family games we've been playing!00:00:00 - Introduction and Persona…
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Episode 180 - Champions!, Staying In Tune With Casual Gamers, & Well-Regarded Misses
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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…
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Episode 179 - Cabanga!, Spiel des Jahres, & Component Upgrades
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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!
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Episode 178 - Adventure Party, Icons Vs. Text, & Favorite Designers
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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…
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Episode 177 - Chris Leder of Calliope Games
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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…
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Episode 176 - Ex Libris (Revised Edition)
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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…
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Episode 175 - 10 Days in the USA
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Episode 172 - Semi-Annual Hype Show - Games Day 2024
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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!
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Episode 171 - Kingdom Builder
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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:…
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Episode 170 - Coldwater Crown
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Episode 166 - Tokaido & Namiji
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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…
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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…
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Episode 164 - Concept Kids: Animals
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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…
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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…
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Episode 162 - First in Flight
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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…
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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…
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Episode 160 - Forbidden Jungle
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Episode 157 - Marvel United Revisited
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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 …
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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
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Episode 155 - Lost Ruins of Arnak
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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…
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Episode 154 - The A.R.T. Project
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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)!
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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)!
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Episode 152 - Santa’s Workshop
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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!
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Episode 151 – Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 10-1
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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…
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Episode 150 – Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 20-11
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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!
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Episode 149 – Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 30-21
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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.
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Episode 148 - Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 40-31
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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!…
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Episode 147 - Top 50 Family Games of All-Time 50-41
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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?
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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…
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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…
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Episode 144 - Amigo Card Games
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Episode 141 - Dice Hunters of Therion
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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
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Episode 140 - Disney Animated
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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!
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Episode 139 - Starry Night Sky
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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!
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Episode 138 - The Great Split
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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!
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Episode 137 - Sushi Go!: Spin Some for Dim Sum
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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!
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