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  • Game Night Tails: Pet-Approved Playtime

    Game Night Tails: Pet-Approved Playtime
    Mar 31 2024

    Our furriest, fluffiest and most paw-some episode ever! Discover how pet ownership and board gaming collide and bring together wagging tails with cunning strategies and cardboard boxes become enchanted castles.

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    00:00 Game Night Tails: Pet-Approved Playtime

    11:34 DIG (2017)

    24:41 MLEM: Space Agency (2024)

    37:39 Dog Park (2022)

    54:12 The Isle of Cats (2019)

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    1 ora e 15 min
  • Board Games that Flow

    Board Games that Flow
    Jan 28 2024

    Join Matt and Chris on an exploration into the captivating realm where the joy of board gaming converges with the profound state of 'Flow.' 

    In this episode we delve into the intricacies of the Flow state, a state of consciousness marked by effortless effort, exhilarating challenges, and the seamless flow of actions. Discover how board games, with their diverse mechanisms and immersive themes, serve as a perfect catalyst for triggering Flow. From the delicate balance of challenges and skills to the intrinsic motivators like curiosity, passion, purpose, autonomy, and mastery, board games offer an optimal environment for the pursuit of the Flow state. 

    Join us as we explore the concept of Flow and share our experiences with three captivating games: Viticulture Essential Edition (2015), Smartphone Inc. (2018), and Earth (2023) and discuss 'Board Games That Flow: Board Games as a Catalyst for the Flow State.' 

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    00:00  Board Games That Flow
    03:50  Board Games That Flow: Board Games as a Catalyst for the Flow State
    20:43  Viticulture Essential Edition (2015)
    47:35  Smartphone Inc. (2018)
    67:05  Earth (2023)

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    1 ora e 28 min
  • From Page to Play

    From Page to Play
    Dec 24 2023

    From Page to Play: The Renaissance of Remarkable IP Board Games | Escape Into Board Games Podcast

    In this episode of The Escape Into Board Games Podcast, hosts Chris and Matt explore the flourishing landscape of high-quality board games based on Intellectual Properties (I.P.). The duo reflects on the bygone era of lackluster I.P. games and passionately makes a compelling case for being in the Renaissance of Remarkable IP Board Games. 

    From cinematic adaptations to iconic TV series, they discuss the resurgence of creativity and innovation in translating beloved franchises into engaging board game experiences. The hosts then delve into three standout titles: (all based on books)  "Jaws" a suspenseful game capturing the essence of the classic story; "The Expanse Board Game” a strategic masterpiece, skillfully translating the tactical fleet placement and political tension from the acclaimed sci-fi series and "The Godfather: Corleone's Empire" a mafia-themed game immersing players into the world of 1940’s organized crime. 

    Join Chris and Matt as they navigate the highs and lows of I.P. board games, celebrating the current era of exceptional quality and immersive gameplay.

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    00:00 From Page to Play
    01:50 A Case for Being in the Renaissance of Remarkable IP Board Games
    20:51 Jaws (2019)
    37:26 The Expanse (2017)
    58:16 The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire (2017)


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    1 ora e 12 min
  • Oh, The Places You'll Go

    Oh, The Places You'll Go
    Nov 23 2023

    Join Matt and Chris on a journey through the imaginative landscapes of board gaming!  In this episode we explore how board games can transport you to intellectual spaces within your mind and how these games become vibrant, memorable destinations in your gaming adventures. From bustling cities to serene islands, each game is a doorway to fun, exciting moments and cherished memories. 

    Tune in for a delightful exploration of the places board games can take you – not just on the board, but in the realms of joy, strategy, and camaraderie. 

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    00:00    Oh, The Places You'll Go
    07:31    Santorini
    15:02    Deception Murder in Hong Kong
    27:23    King of Tokyo
    35:19    Istanbul

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    51 min
  • Four Fast Games for Fright Night

    Four Fast Games for Fright Night
    Oct 9 2023

    Four Fast Games for Fright Night

    Join hosts Matt and Chris as they dive into the world of board games perfect for a chilly October evening.  Just like the variety of spooky movies that grace our screens during this haunted season, board games offer a diverse range of experiences to match your Halloween vibes.

    In this episode, we explore some quick games with an array of mechanisms that are sure to keep you entertained while you sip on your pumpkin spiced latte or enjoy some caramel apples.

     

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    00:00  Four Fast Games for Fright Night
    03:50 Whirling Witchcraft
    15:30 Hit Z Road
    31:47 One Night Ultimate Werewolf
    45:47 Mall of Horror

     

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    1 ora e 6 min
  • The Nature of Games

    The Nature of Games
    Sep 6 2023

    In this episode Matt and Chris explore board games with a nature theme and in doing so, discover how the nature of games is changing.

     

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    00:00  The Nature of Games

    06:30 Parks

    24:50 Herbaceous

    35:00 Second Summer

    43:05 Living Forest

     

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    59 min
  • Push Your Luck Games

    Push Your Luck Games
    Jul 27 2023

    Press Your Luck or Push Your Luck can be found in thousands of different board games.  In this episode Chris and Matt talk about just four of them. Exploring from the distilled to the deeply embedded.  There’s plenty of great games that Push Your Luck.

     

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    00:00  Push Your Luck Games

    03:31  Can’t Stop

    12:14  Celestia

    19:40  Ten

    27:57  Above and Below

     

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    39 min
  • Board Games are Bigger on the Inside

    Board Games are Bigger on the Inside
    Jun 21 2023

    Board Games are Bigger on the Inside

    Board Games can offer a variety of experiences, challenges and escapes!  Sometimes it's hard to imagine the adventure that awaits inside the small, unsuspecting game box on the shelf.

    Join Chris and Matt as they explore some of their favourite board games that come in small packages and within that, try to explain how Board Games are Bigger on the Inside.

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    00:00 Board Games are Bigger on the Inside
    05:02 IOTA (2012)
    14:39 Tiny Epic Galaxies (2015)
    27:53 Mini Rails (2017)
    43:48 Blitzkrieg!: World War Two in 20 Minutes (2019)

     

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    54 min