In this episode of Around the Board, we're diving into everything you need to know about the Play to Win lineup at Meeple-A-Thon! We go through the exciting list of games you can play for a chance to take home, and break down the new Play to Win model being introduced at conventions — what’s changing, why it matters, and how it could impact your con experience. Then, we hop aboard the Lightning Train 🚄 and review this hot new release that everyone’s buzzing about. Is it worth the hype? We’ve got thoughts. Finally, it’s time for another round of Play Shelf Trade, featuring:

🧙‍♂️ Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship

🍃 Nature

🐪 Through the Desert

What are we keeping, shelving, or trading? Tune in to find out — and let us know your picks in the comments!

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0:00 Intro

2:10 Minigolf Designer

4:38 Learn to Win

16:30 Meeple-A-Thon

27:13 Lightning Train

46:46 Play Shelf Trade

59:20 Hot Take

1:02:03 Birthdays

Around the Board is back to its regular scheduled programing as we take you on another game packed show. First Johns brings us another round of Board Games: Believe It or Not. Then Daniel while introduce our Hot or Not game, Fliptoons. Then Daniel will talk about judging games. How many times do you need to play a game until you have a valid opinion of a game. Finally, Andy closes out the show with a Gen Con Hotness Play Shelf Trade, Citizens of the Spark, No Loose Ends, Suna Valo. Now join us Around the Board!#citizensofthespark #sunavalo #Nolooseends #gamehead #capstonegames #boardgames #gencon2025 #hotness #fliptoons #trivia #gameshow 0:00 Intro3:04 Board Game Believe It or Not16:11 Fliptoons32:28 Axis and Walleyes33:15 Hansa36:43 Judging Games51:42 Play Shelf Trade1:05:22 Final Say1:08:29 Birthdays

Andy, Daniel, John and our friend Ty have come home from Gen Con with all the exciting new games played. Which 10 stuck out to us the most? Which 10 will make the cut? Which ones will get receive the Veto?Buy the book, Reclaiming the Table for Jesus by Joe Bragg @ChristianBoardGamersLTN :https://a.co/d/gQfPfJZJoin our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/13742363295145790:00 Intro5:37 Flintlock10:15 Natera14:36 Vantage21:45 Verdun24:23 Fliptoons28:39 Suna Valo33:01 Party Panda Pirates37:12 Trailblazer: Arizona Trail40:17 Ruins47:52 Lightning Train50:43 Wroth57:45 12 Rivers1:01:25 Slam Throne1:06:15 Blood on the Clock Tower1:10:16 Tag Team1:14:15 Battle Monsters/Unmatched1:18:53 Ending @FloodgateGames #Natera @jameystegmaier @dragondawnproductions9682 @ThunderworksGames @capstonegames @TheTestTableGames @mariposagames @AllplayHQ @DireWolfDigital @ChipTheoryGames @GoodGamesPublishing @DiceThrone @thepandemoniuminstitute @LeScorpionmasque @RestorationGames @GenConStream #Flintlock #vantage #fliptoons #verdun #sunavalon #PartyPandaPirates #TrailblzaerArizonatrail #ruins #LightningTrain #Wroth #12rivers #SlamThrone #bloodontheclocktower #tagteam #unmatched #gencon2025 #gencon

We are hyped about Gen Con 2025 and we want you to be excited to! We went through the list of games being released and demoed at Gen Con, and picked out 10 games each that we are excited to check out this year!

John and Daniel take a look at the Dice Tower Award 2024 Nominees and give our predictions.

Andy, Daniel, Kelly and John will compete to have their Shelf of Shame games added to this Top 10 Shelf of Shame Games! 0:00 Intro09:02 Kelly's 112:15 Andy's 114:52 Daniel's 118:23 John's 122:19 Kelly's 224:47 Andy's 228:27 Daniel's 231:54 John's 235:06 Kelly's 339:04 Andy's 342:23 Daniel's 346:00 John's 349:01 Kelly's 451:14 Andy's 453:16 Daniel's 457:06 John's 41:01:45 Kelly's 51:05:34 Andy's 51:11:18 That's All Folks

Kelly and Andy spent the weekend at Geekway to the West and decide to report it. Then Andy shares his new found love of Flip 7 with the group, in our Hot or Not Review. Next we talk about going to buying cons vs playing cons. Finally we end the show by looking at the 2025 Spiel des Jahres nominees.Now join us Around the Board!0:00 Intro07:15 Geekway to the West27:36 Playing Con vs Buying Con40:44 Flip 7 Reveiw56:00 Spiel des Jahres Reactions1:12:23 Final Say1:14:36 Birthdays

Welcome to Around the Board! In this episode, we delve into the world of "Span" games with four engaging segments. We kick things off with a review of the hottest game in town, Finspan. Next up is a Play Shelf Trade where we rank and compare the three "Span" games. Then, we dive into the debate on whether you should play games you're not a fan of, especially when it comes to contentious titles like the "Span" games. Wrapping up the show, we present a brand-new "Span" game concept straight from our imaginations. Don't miss out on all the fun and discussions - hit that play button and join us Around the Board now!0:00 Intro- FBC Game Con4:52 Finspan - Hot or Not21:41 Play Shelf Trade - Span36:27 Play Games Your Not a Fan of48:13 DIY - Span 58:01 Board Game Birthdays