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Then the guys talk about purging games from collections and a brief discussion on if expansions are worth it. 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[...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/what-the-ai-058/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep058.mp3" length="135118701" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:33:50</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Crowdfunding Mania 057</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/crowdfunding-mania-057</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/crowdfunding-mania-057#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 17:10:22 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11865</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob are back discussing recently played games including Take 5, Point Salad, Clank! Catacombs, Dixit Disney Edition, Planet Unknown, Deep Rock Galactic, Zombicide Gear Up, and Sushi Go. Then the guys talk about the crowdfunding projects they are most excited about and which they regret. Enjoy!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/crowdfunding-mania-057/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep057.mp3" length="167904621" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:56:36</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Upgrades and Awards – Episode 56</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/upgrades-and-awards-episode-56</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/upgrades-and-awards-episode-56#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:14:10 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11861</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rob and Mark discuss Santiago de Cuba, Point Salad, Planet Unknown, Orleans, Star Fluxx, Star Trek Panic, Just One, Bang The Bullet, Gloomhaven, Take 5, Challengers, and Clank Catacombs. Then they talk about game component upgrades and validity of awards. Enjoy!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/upgrades-and-awards-episode-56/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep056.mp3" length="123526701" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:25:47</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>What is too many? – Episode 55</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/what-is-too-many-episode-55</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/what-is-too-many-episode-55#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 18:28:39 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11857</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob are back discussing recent gaming including Azul with overlays, Roll Through the Ages, Famiglia, Monopoly Fortnite, Marvel United: Deadpool, Planet Unknown, Take 5, Nidavellir, DorfRomantik, Gloomhaven, Forbidden Jungle, The Hunger, Clank, Point Salad, Savage Bowl Trick Taking Game, Fairy Tale Fluxx, Sushi Go, Ticket to Ride, Forbidden Island, Dice Throne and Spirit [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/what-is-too-many-episode-55/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep055.mp3" length="136993581" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:35:08</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Gen Con Friends – Episode 54</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-friends-episode-54</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-friends-episode-54#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 17:28:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11854</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rob and Mark are joined by Franco and Brun to discuss Gen Con 2023. Brun and Franco discuss their experiences as first time goers and the guys talk about games they played including Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Rumble at Castle Tentakill, Wingspan, Lost Ruins of Arnak, 7 Deadly Dice, Thunder Road: Vendetta, [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-friends-episode-54/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep054.mp3" length="65862912" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:28:02</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Gen Con 2023 Conquered – Episode 53</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-2023-conquered-episode-53</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-2023-conquered-episode-53#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:14:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11850</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob are back from Gen Con 2023 and discuss what happened during the con. This was Mark's first time so he shares his experience from a first timer view. They discuss gaming including Power Grid, Just One, Codenames, Bang The Bullet, Next Station London, Sagrada, Calico, Super Mega Lucky Box, Raiders of the [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-2023-conquered-episode-53/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep053.mp3" length="164238381" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:54:03</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Gen Con Bound – Episode 52</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-bound-episode-52</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-bound-episode-52#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:19:40 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11846</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob discuss the winners of the 2023 SDJ awards, lending games out to other people to play, and Gen Con being next week. Games discussed are Star Trek Panic, Qwixx, Qwixx Mixx, Super Mega Lucky Box, Castle of Burgundy, and Azul. Enjoy!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-bound-episode-52/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep052.mp3" length="108945261" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:15:39</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Shelf Me – Episode 51</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/shelf-me-episode-51</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/shelf-me-episode-51#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:09:43 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11842</guid> <description><![CDATA[The guys talk about recent gaming including Clank!, Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre, Super Mega Lucky Box, Codenames, Zombicide, Welcome to New Las Vegas, Evil Bunny, and Azul. The guys also discuss going to GenCon in a few weeks and Kallax shelves. Enjoy!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/shelf-me-episode-51/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep051.mp3" length="109139949" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:15:47</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Discovering New Favs – Episode 50</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/discovering-new-favs-episode-50</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/discovering-new-favs-episode-50#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:02:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11838</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob discuss recent gaming including No Thanks!, Heat: Pedal to the Medal, Summer Camp, Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre, Super Mega Lucky Box, Fun Facts, Clank!, Carcassonne: 20th Anniversary Edition and more! Then they talk about Gen Con, The Spiel des Jahres 2023, and excitement from playing [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/discovering-new-favs-episode-50/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep050.mp3" length="128441709" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:29:12</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Game Space – Episode 49</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/game-space-episode-49</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/game-space-episode-49#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:35:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11834</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob spend the show discussing different spaces to play games and what makes them enjoyable. Everything from tables, to lighting, chairs, and more! They also talk about games including Bang LaPallottola, Welcome To…., Tapple, One Two Many Rabbits, Evil Bunny, and Harry Potter Death Eaters Rising. Enjoy!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/game-space-episode-49/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep049.mp3" length="98228781" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:08:13</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>SDJ Nominees 23 – Episode 48</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/sdj-nominees-23-episode-48</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/sdj-nominees-23-episode-48#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:33:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11829</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob are back discussing recent games they've played including Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, Ticket to Ride, 20 Questions, Codenames, Bang! La Pallottola!, Catan, Setup, and Tiny Towns. The guys also discuss the struggle of booking Gen Con events and the Spiel des Jahres nominees for 2023!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/sdj-nominees-23-episode-48/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep048.mp3" length="141451821" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:38:14</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Events – Episode 47</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/events-episode-47</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/events-episode-47#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 18:23:50 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11825</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob discuss Just One, Sentinels of the Multiverse, Lords of Waterdeep, Qwixx, One Two Many Rabbits, Pop-Tarts Game, Tapple, and Carcassone. Then the guys talk about Gen Con events including selection and some ones they enjoy.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/events-episode-47/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep047.mp3" length="105180525" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:13:02</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>On The Hunt – Episode 46</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/on-the-hunt-episode-46</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/on-the-hunt-episode-46#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:02:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11805</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob have a discussion on the games they got to the table lately including Azul, Roll Through the Ages Bronze Age, Doomlings, Dice Manor, Space Base, Avatar: The Last Airbender: Fire Nation Rising, Yahtzee, and Patchwork. Then they discuss how new gamers can get info on games and where to get games. Enjoy!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/on-the-hunt-episode-46/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep046.mp3" length="148469805" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:43:06</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>So Many Games – Episode 45</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/so-many-games-episode-45</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/so-many-games-episode-45#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:08:59 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11801</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob are back talking about recent gaming including Welcome To New Las Vegas, Welcome to the Moon, Flamecraft, Space Base, Unmatched: Little Red Riding Hood vs Beowulf, Wingspan, Marvel Dice Throne, X-Wing, Downfall of Pompeii, Azul, and Escape Curse of the Temple. Then the guys discuss shelving including the Kallax shelves. Enjoy!!!!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/so-many-games-episode-45/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep045.mp3" length="126078957" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:27:33</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>The Jargon – Episode 44</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-jargon-episode-44</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-jargon-episode-44#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:58:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11797</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rob and Mark are back discussing recent gaming including Splendor, Star Wars The Deck Builder, Parks, Jaipur, Godzilla Tokyo Clash, Ticket to Ride, Qwixx, Welcome To…, Lords of Waterdeep, Patchwork, and Doomlings. Then the guys discuss gaming terms and what they mean to a new gamer.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-jargon-episode-44/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep044.mp3" length="128909421" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:29:31</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Setting the Mood – Episode #43</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/setting-the-mood-episode-43</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/setting-the-mood-episode-43#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:01:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11793</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rob and Mark are back discussing recent gaming including Escape Curse of the Temple, Parks, Ramen Fury, Cascadia, Marvel Villainous, KingDomino, and Splendor. Then the guys talk about gaming with theme music and how to join gaming groups! Enjoy!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/setting-the-mood-episode-43/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep043.mp3" length="69197587" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:18:11</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Here a Con, There a Con – Episode #42</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/here-a-con-there-a-con-episode-42</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/here-a-con-there-a-con-episode-42#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:36:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11789</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rob and Mark discuss Wingspan and Downfall of Pompeii. Then the guys talk about gaming conventions and which are the best to play. Finally, they guys discuss the need to collect series of games and is it worth it.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/here-a-con-there-a-con-episode-42/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep042.mp3" length="70079827" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:20:20</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Sleeving? – Episode #41</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/sleeving-episode-41</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/sleeving-episode-41#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:26:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11784</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob are back with another show. They start off talking about recently played games, then discuss the topic of sleeving cards, is Catan on Xbox worth getting, recent game acquisitions, and more! Games discussed - Azul Summer Pavilion, Marvel United Enter the Spider-verse, A Little Wordy, Wingspan, Zombicide, Everdell, Ticket to Ride: Rails [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/sleeving-episode-41/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep041.mp3" length="122380461" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:24:59</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Missing – Episode #40</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/missing-episode-40</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/missing-episode-40#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:42:12 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11748</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark and Rob have a lengthy discussion on recent games that have been played over the past two weeks and then discuss missing components in games and how they can or should be addressed. Games discussed: Sushi Go, Play Nine, Rack-O, Azul, X-Wing, Marvel Villainous, Marvel Dice Throne, Pandemic, Dragonheart, Marvel United, Forbidden Sky]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/missing-episode-40/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep040.mp3" length="111538413" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:17:27</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>We’re Back! – Episode #39</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/were-back-episode-39</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/were-back-episode-39#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:36:59 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=11724</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rob is joined by Mark to give an update on the return of the show, recent gaming, Mark's gaming history, and a few looks at kickstarters and games we want. Games discussed Dice Throne, Azul, Flamecraft.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/were-back-episode-39/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep039.mp3" length="84827552" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:28:22</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Podcast Orchestra – Episode #38</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast-orchestra-episode-38</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast-orchestra-episode-38#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 02:29:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=1292</guid> <description><![CDATA[Rob is joined by Philip duBarry once again to talk about some of the recent projects that Philip has been working on. Also, Rob discusses his thoughts on Dr Eureka and then launches a new show segment called Tips. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Black Orchestra, Chief Inspector, Kingdom of Solomon, One Deck [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast-orchestra-episode-38/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep038.mp3" length="35919286" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>49:53</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>504 Unboxing</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/504-unboxing</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/504-unboxing#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 06:33:29 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=1221</guid> <description><![CDATA[This game was designed by Friedemann Friese and published in the US by Stronghold Games in 2015. It plays 2-4 players of ages 12+. One of the HOTTEST games of the Spiele 2015 game fair is 504. This is the amazing new game that boasts as having 504 different games within the same box. Here [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/504-unboxing/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Bring On The 2015 Gaming – Episode #037</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/bring-on-the-2015-gaming-episode-037</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/bring-on-the-2015-gaming-episode-037#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 21:06:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=1142</guid> <description><![CDATA[2014 has come to a close and a new year is upon us. Rob shares some quick thoughts on 2014 as a whole and then covers a few Essen 2014 releases that he's played in the past few weeks. This includes Castles of Mad King Ludwig, La Granja, Orleans, Aquasphere, Doodle City, Hyperborea, Kingsport Festival [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/bring-on-the-2015-gaming-episode-037/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep037.mp3" length="43529082" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:00:27</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Spiel Deal 2014 – Episode #036</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/spiel-deal-2014-episode-036</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/spiel-deal-2014-episode-036#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2014 19:51:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=1117</guid> <description><![CDATA[Spiel 2014 is upon us with over 600 games releasing at the show. There's a ton of games that are vying for our attention and hard earned money. With that in mind, Rob has gone through all of them and has come up with a list of games that he finds interesting and explains why. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/spiel-deal-2014-episode-036/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep036.mp3" length="68354507" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:34:56</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>I Got Carded At Gen Con 2014 – Episode #035</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/i-got-carded-at-gen-con-2014-episode-035</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/i-got-carded-at-gen-con-2014-episode-035#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:04:47 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=1015</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Rob starts off with a talk about his thoughts and experiences at Gen Con 2014. Then Philip DuBarry joins in with a discussion about Kickstarter and his latest game Skyway Robbery. Rob explains how to enter our contest to win your very own copy of AEG's Doomtown: Reloaded. Lastly Rob finishes up [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/i-got-carded-at-gen-con-2014-episode-035/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep035.mp3" length="70960692" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:38:33</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>The Institute for Magical Arts Preview</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-institute-for-magical-arts-preview</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-institute-for-magical-arts-preview#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 21:40:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=938</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a preview of the game The Institute for Magical Arts. This is a two player dice and card game where you are vying for the position of headmaster. Do you have what it takes to come out on top and triumph over your opponent? Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-institute-for-magical-arts-preview/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Gen Con Eve 2014 – Episode #034</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-eve-2014-episode-034</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-eve-2014-episode-034#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2014 06:34:24 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=932</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Rob talks about the games he's looking forward to at Gen Con 2014. These are games that are all available for purchase at Gen Con and must support 2 players. The demo only games will be discussed on the next show. Enjoy!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-eve-2014-episode-034/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep034.mp3" length="15033678" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>20:53</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Off the Beaten Path – Episode #033</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/off-the-beaten-path-episode-033</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/off-the-beaten-path-episode-033#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2014 00:55:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=928</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Rob takes a look at some more uncommon games that turned out to be exceptional hits. This includes The Institute for Magical Arts, Lectio, Super Fantasy Ugly Snouts Assault and Paperback. Rob also talks about one of his favorite games stores and goes back in time to episode 13 to discuss an [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/off-the-beaten-path-episode-033/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep033.mp3" length="49552300" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:08:49</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Motor City Mayhem – Episode #032</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/motor-city-mayhem-episode-032</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/motor-city-mayhem-episode-032#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 05:04:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=901</guid> <description><![CDATA[After a short hiatus Rob gets back to the mic to record episode 32 again and again and again! In this show he talks about some recent games including Capo dei Capi, Friese's Landlord, The Builders: Middle Ages and Mars Needs Mechanics. 20 Shows Ago delves into episode 12 where Rob gives updates on Africana, [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/motor-city-mayhem-episode-032/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep032.mp3" length="56480600" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:18:27</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Capo dei Capi Video Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/capo-dei-capi-video-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/capo-dei-capi-video-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2014 14:38:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=896</guid> <description><![CDATA[Capo dei Capi is the latest game from Steve Finn of Dr. Finn's Games. It's a great two player press your luck game that adds a strategic element to the game to help overcome bad rolls and even to boost your position. Set in the early 1900 prohibition era, can you do what it takes [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/capo-dei-capi-video-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Mean Lean 2014 – Episode #031</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/mean-lean-2014-episode-031</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/mean-lean-2014-episode-031#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2014 06:40:01 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=879</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Rob starts off the show with a reply to last episode's randomness discussion. Then it's off to the discussion of five games including Trieste, Let Them Eat Shrimp!, Uchronia, Asante and Blueprints. Rob had a business trip out to Detroit which took him to RIW Hobbies and he discusses what he found [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/mean-lean-2014-episode-031/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep031.mp3" length="56408892" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:18:21</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Grecian Games Formula – Episode #030</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/grecian-games-formula-episode-030</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/grecian-games-formula-episode-030#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:30:34 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=872</guid> <description><![CDATA[This Board Game Life is back with the first episode of 2014. The holidays are over and now it's time for gaming! In this show, Rob starts off with a discussion on randomness in games. Are games with randomness representative of real life where seemingly random things happen all the time? Then the discussion changes [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/grecian-games-formula-episode-030/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep030.mp3" length="40024594" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>55:35</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Let Them Eat Shrimp! Video Preview</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/let-them-eat-shrimp-video-preview</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/let-them-eat-shrimp-video-preview#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:51:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=858</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this video we take a very special preview look at an upcoming game from Dr. Finn's Games titled Let Them Eat Shrimp! This is a fun and light family game that can be played by adults and children alike. The theme casts you as fish that are looking to swim, spawn and avoid being [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/let-them-eat-shrimp-video-preview/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Gem Rush Video Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gem-rush-video-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gem-rush-video-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2013 22:58:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=853</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this video we look at the game Gem Rush. This is a simple yet fun card game where you can either race against your opponents or play cooperatively to reach a common point goal. Simple card management is utilized to build and explore a magical gem mine. This game can easily be enjoyed by [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gem-rush-video-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Indigo Video Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/indigo-video-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/indigo-video-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2013 18:37:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=850</guid> <description><![CDATA[For this video we take a quick look at how the board is set up and then run through the extremely simple play rules and scoring. The artwork is very vibrant and colorful in this game and the game can easily be enjoyed by people as young as five years old. Please subscribe to my [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/indigo-video-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Falling For Games – Episode #029</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/falling-for-games-episode-029</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/falling-for-games-episode-029#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:07:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=844</guid> <description><![CDATA[This show looks at five notable games that Rob has been playing during the fall season of 2013. We take a look at Amerigo, Castaways, Infection: Humanity's Last Gasp, The Downfall of Pompeii and Pixel Tactics 2. Then we take a quick look at some of the games that Rob really is interested in from [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/falling-for-games-episode-029/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep029.mp3" length="78927516" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:49:37</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Hegemonic Unboxing</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/hegemonic-unboxing</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/hegemonic-unboxing#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2013 07:19:43 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=838</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this video we take a quick look at all the contents in the box. This box weighs in at nearly 5.5lbs! There's a ton of cool components inside and the player boards are excellent! Look for a review of this game to be posted within several days. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/hegemonic-unboxing/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Cartagena Video Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/cartagena-video-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/cartagena-video-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:11:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=836</guid> <description><![CDATA[For this game we take a quick look at the setup, game play and components of this light yet fun game. At the end, we follow up with some quick thoughts on the game overall. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified of each new video release! https://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife You can also find a [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/cartagena-video-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Pixel Tactics 2 – Video Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/pixel-tactics-2-video-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/pixel-tactics-2-video-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:45:24 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=832</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a look at the tactical card game Pixel Tactics 2 by Level 99 Games. In this video we take a quick look at how the game plays and what my thoughts are about this game and its production. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified of each new video release! https://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/pixel-tactics-2-video-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Amerigo Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/amerigo-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/amerigo-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:25:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=823</guid> <description><![CDATA[This video looks at Amerigo which was designed by Stefan Feld and released by Queen Games in 2013. In this video I go over the various game components and what they are and then run through one round of game play so you can get an idea of how this fantastic game plays! The video [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/amerigo-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Amerigo Unboxing</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/amerigo-unboxing</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/amerigo-unboxing#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2013 04:04:21 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=816</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a quick unboxing of the latest Stefan Feld game titled Amerigo. I take a look at what's in the box, the Kickstarter add-ons and check out the super cool dice tower included with this game! Look for another video soon that reviews this game! Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/amerigo-unboxing/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Downfall of Pompeii – This Board Game Life Vid View</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-downfall-of-pompeii-this-board-game-life-vid-view</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-downfall-of-pompeii-this-board-game-life-vid-view#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:35:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=811</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a look at the game The Downfall of Pompeii by Mayfair Games. This review is brought to you by the fine folks over at Miniature Market! You can also see an unboxing video on the Miniature Market YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=K2OfsKJZoss Find this and more great games at Miniature Market! http://goo.gl/fxqsHL Please subscribe to [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-downfall-of-pompeii-this-board-game-life-vid-view/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Gen Con Fun 2013 – This Board Game Life #028</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-fun-2013-this-board-game-life-028</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-fun-2013-this-board-game-life-028#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2013 04:01:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=805</guid> <description><![CDATA[This show is all about Gen Con 2013. Rob was able to attend the show this year and he discusses the experience of going there, the new games that came out at the con and the games that he played. Sit back and enjoy the show! Opening 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:48 - This Board Game [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gen-con-fun-2013-this-board-game-life-028/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep028.mp3" length="104562064" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:12:37</itunes:duration> </item> <item> <title>Infection: Humanity’s Last Gasp – This Board Game Life Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/infection-humanitys-last-gasp-this-board-game-life-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/infection-humanitys-last-gasp-this-board-game-life-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:32:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=795</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is an in depth look at the game Infection: Humanity's Last Gasp. It's designed by John Gibson and was released in 2013 by Victory Point Games. In this video we look at the components of the game and go through three turns of the game to make it easy to get a jump start [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/infection-humanitys-last-gasp-this-board-game-life-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Castaways – Setup & Game Play Part Two</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-setup-game-play-part-two</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-setup-game-play-part-two#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2013 03:10:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=791</guid> <description><![CDATA[This two part video details the setup of the game castaways and goes over several turns. This video is part two that details the game play. Also view part one which is setup and game rules! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of each video release! https://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife You can also find a [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-setup-game-play-part-two/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Castaways – Setup & Game Play Part One</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-setup-game-play-part-one</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-setup-game-play-part-one#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2013 05:02:22 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=751</guid> <description><![CDATA[This two part video details the setup of the game castaways and goes over several turns. This video is part one that details the setup and explains the different aspects of the game. Also view part two which is game play! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of each video release! https://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-setup-game-play-part-one/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Castaways – Unboxing Video</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-unboxing-video</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-unboxing-video#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2013 02:45:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=744</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a quick unboxing of the English version of the game Castaways. It was previously released in Europe under the name Naufragos. Look for a separate review video! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of each video release! https://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife You can also find a BoardGameGeek GeekList of all our videos with [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/castaways-unboxing-video/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>On The Road Again – This Board Game Life #027</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/on-the-road-again-this-board-game-life-027</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/on-the-road-again-this-board-game-life-027#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2013 06:36:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=730</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Rob continues to go through the backlog of games from earlier in the year. Also, having been in Virgina for work he was able to visit several stores in Richmond and Charlottesville. Hear which ones he liked! The Question of The Show returns. Finally, check out the latest Game Lust! Enjoy! 00:00:00 [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/on-the-road-again-this-board-game-life-027/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep027.mp3" length="99845678" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:09:20</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>What’s Your Game – This Board Game Life #026</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/whats-your-game-this-board-game-life-026</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/whats-your-game-this-board-game-life-026#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:09:16 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=719</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this show Rob talks about the latest happenings with This Board Game Life including the new video review initiative! After a quick discussion on the Spiel des Jahres winners and some foamcore videos, he talks about Kickstarter and some of the games that were interesting over the past few months. Then the games discussion [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/whats-your-game-this-board-game-life-026/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep026.mp3" length="109100192" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:15:46</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>Hanabi (R&R Games) Quick Look</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/hanabi-rr-games-quick-look</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/hanabi-rr-games-quick-look#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:37:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=716</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a quick look into the game Hanabi as released by R&R Games for the US market in 2013. 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Components 03:33 - Final comments and closing thoughts Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of each video release! https://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/hanabi-rr-games-quick-look/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Manhattan Project: Second Stage Quick Look</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-manhattan-project-second-stage-quick-look</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-manhattan-project-second-stage-quick-look#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:33:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=714</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a quick look into the expansion for The Manhattan Project by Brandon Tibbetts and Minion Games. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Expansion components 07:52 - Closing Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of each video release! https://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife For more board gaming info and our podcast, visit our website: http://www.thisboardgamelife.com]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/the-manhattan-project-second-stage-quick-look/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Voluspa Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/voluspa-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/voluspa-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:28:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=712</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a look into the game Voluspa by Scott Caputo. 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Components 08:00 - Game play 13:30 - Expansion included in game 19:25 - Closing thoughts Look for more videos on the This Board Game Life YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/voluspa-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Urbion Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/urbion-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/urbion-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:26:34 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=710</guid> <description><![CDATA[This is a look into the game Urbion from Shadi Torbey. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Components 02:30 - Game play 12:40 - Expansion included in game 15:58 - Closing thoughts Look for more videos on the This Board Game Life YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/ThisBoardGameLife]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/urbion-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Something new!</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/something-new</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/something-new#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2013 06:18:21 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Video]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=699</guid> <description><![CDATA[Things have been a bit busy around the This Board Game Life studio. Time to get things rolling again with a little teaser video!]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/something-new/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Solforge PC Beta Now Available!</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/solforge-pc-beta-now-available</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/solforge-pc-beta-now-available#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:25:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Digital]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=598</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you haven't heard of Solforge, it's a new digital deck building game that's being developed by the makers of the popular Ascension series. Solforge features some very innovative concepts including the ability for cards to actually get more powerful over the course of the game. If this were a physical card game, I would [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/solforge-pc-beta-now-available/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Tigris & Euphrates Available for Android</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/tigris-euphrates-available-for-android</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/tigris-euphrates-available-for-android#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:25:50 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Digital]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=594</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sage Board Games just released Tigris & Euphrates for Android devices. This game has been quite popular with the IOS crowd for some time now and now we Android owners can join in on the fun. The game is now up on the Play store for $3.99 and is available to Android devices that are [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/tigris-euphrates-available-for-android/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Phantom Leader released for Windows</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/phantom-leader-released-for-windows</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/phantom-leader-released-for-windows#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:22:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Board]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Retail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=584</guid> <description><![CDATA[Phantom Leader has been available in a digital format for quite some time in both Vassal and iPad versions. Today, DVG released a Windows version of the game which is fully playable like the iPad version. You can order it for $19.99 through the DVG website. Phantom Leader is a solo play game where you [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/phantom-leader-released-for-windows/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Walking Dead Card Game due Early April</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/walking-dead-card-game-due-early-april</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/walking-dead-card-game-due-early-april#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:18:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Retail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=578</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Walking Dead TV show is one of the finest shows on television at the moment... and this is coming from someone that doesn't normally care for zombie movies/shows. On the gaming front, we have had a mixed bag when it comes to the Walking Dead. Last year we had the fantastic episodic video game [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/walking-dead-card-game-due-early-april/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Pinata due in April 2013</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/pinata-due-in-april-2013</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/pinata-due-in-april-2013#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:39:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Retail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=574</guid> <description><![CDATA[Balloon Cup is a game that I have enjoyed quite a bit but I've been stuck playing it solely on Yucata as the game is long out of print. Used copies are available every so often, but at a high cost. Then, late last year, I was quite pleased to learn that Rio Grande Games [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/pinata-due-in-april-2013/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Gaming, Blogging and Podcasting – This Board Game Life Episode #025</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gaming-blogging-and-podcasting-this-board-game-life-episode-025</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gaming-blogging-and-podcasting-this-board-game-life-episode-025#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:52:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=560</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this show, Rob is joined by GamerChris where they have a great discussion on why they podcast and blog in addition to gaming. Then Rob and Chris talk about a ton of games that they've been playing and lusting after. There's also a special interview with designer Philip duBarry where Philip talks about all [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gaming-blogging-and-podcasting-this-board-game-life-episode-025/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep025.mp3" length="96656944" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:14:15</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>Gunrunners pReview</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gunrunners-preview</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gunrunners-preview#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:07:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Preview]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=554</guid> <description><![CDATA[There are numerous different types of games out there that are all vying for our free shelf space, hard earned money, and precious time. Sometimes we have to be selective in the games we pick and go after the ones that hit that sweet spot for us. One type of game that’s always been a [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/gunrunners-preview/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #024 – Back In The Game</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-024-back-in-the-game</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-024-back-in-the-game#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:56:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=536</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this show we get to some community feedback and cover the responses to Ep23's Question of the Show: "Why do you play board games?" Then on the On the Table segment, six games are covered including some recent Essen releases. With Game Lust, you can hear about some of the games we have on [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-024-back-in-the-game/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep024.mp3" length="58991768" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:21:56</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #023 – Tempest and the Winds of Change</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-023-tempest-and-the-winds-of-change</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-023-tempest-and-the-winds-of-change#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:55:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=507</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode we start off with a whole bunch of show updates including a new voice mail widget on our site, Facebook group, and our new Twitter account info (TBoardGameLife). After a great comment by Carl on episode #21's solo gaming stigmas, we introduce our guest host Wendi and then start going through our [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-023-tempest-and-the-winds-of-change/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep023.mp3" length="92959363" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:36:50</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>AEG’s Courtier Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/aegs-courtier-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/aegs-courtier-review#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 07:22:43 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Board]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=480</guid> <description><![CDATA[I’ve always had somewhat of a love/hate relationship with area control games. I want to love them as they are so popular with the gamers that I play with but I get a frustrating lack of control feeling when I lose my controlled areas to my opponents. Granted, a lot of that is due to [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/aegs-courtier-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #022 – Village Seasons</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-022-village-seasons</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-022-village-seasons#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:23:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=459</guid> <description><![CDATA[After some feedback review at the start of the show, we go games heavy covering a lot of games we've been seeing on the table lately. Some are award winners, several are family/kid games, and Jeff goes in and explores some more co-op games. 1:06 - Revolver 2: Last Stand at Malpaso Episode 021 comments [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-022-village-seasons/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep022.mp3" length="118562203" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:03:30</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>AEG’s Love Letter Review</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/love-letter-review</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/love-letter-review#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:26:43 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Games]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Review]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rob]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=437</guid> <description><![CDATA[16 cards?!?!?!? Yes!!! 16 cards!!!!! How can a card game with only 16 cards be fun and re-playable for an audience of very critical hobby gamers? When it comes to AEG’s Love Letter, the answer is easily seen after just several rounds. Read on! Love Letter & Tempest Love letter is one of AEG's four [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/love-letter-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #021 – Africana (+ Solo Gaming Stigmas & More!)</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-021-africana-solo-gaming-stigmas-more</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-021-africana-solo-gaming-stigmas-more#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:34:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=432</guid> <description><![CDATA[Africana is reviewed (2:52), plus updated thoughts on Smash-Up (24:13), Battle Beyond Space (27:12), Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom (28:36), Revolver (29:25), Netrunner (30:18), Seasons (34:31), Agricola All Creatures Big and Small (43:18), Rattus (48:19), and Friday (50:50). All discussed are Lily Pad (51:53), the PC Game Faster Than Light (54:06), and the Angry Birds Space Board [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-021-africana-solo-gaming-stigmas-more/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep021.mp3" length="73095510" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:41:31</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #020 – GenCon 2012 Revisited (Part Two)</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-020-gencon-2012-revisited-part-two</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-020-gencon-2012-revisited-part-two#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:06:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=426</guid> <description><![CDATA[GenCon 2012 coverage continues with talk about Tablet Apps, Settlers MMO, SolForge, etc. (7:38). Some other newsworthy stuff including an interesting new Thunderstone Advance Expansion (21:58), and thoughts on Up Front & ASL News (23:15). The Gencon 2012 Board Gamer's Dozen kicks off (26:26). Games covered include SmashUp (26:55), Mice & Mystics (45:25), Netrunner (56:16), [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-020-gencon-2012-revisited-part-two/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep020.mp3" length="134881894" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>3:07:20</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #019 – GenCon 2012 Part 1 – Top Most Surprisingly Good Games</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-019-gencon-2012-part-1-top-most-surprisingly-good-games</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-019-gencon-2012-part-1-top-most-surprisingly-good-games#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 03:04:22 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=385</guid> <description><![CDATA[Jeff & Rob visit GenCon and share their experiences (1:01), talk about the wonderful AEG Board Game Night (8:55), then introduce the GenCon 2012 Top Most Surprisingly Good Games (17:06) along with a new regular segment (19:43). Games discussed include Dominare (21:23), Merchant of Venus (46:19), Seasons (1:02:49), X-Wing (1:15:47), Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-019-gencon-2012-part-1-top-most-surprisingly-good-games/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep019.mp3" length="89230407" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:03:56</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #018 – Feedback Attack</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-018-feedback-attack</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-018-feedback-attack#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 03:35:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=379</guid> <description><![CDATA[Fans of our show assault us with emails and voicemails resulting in all sorts of discussions. Fzzzt (5:30), Parade (6:45), Gonzaga (8:15), Famiglia (13:45), Ivanhoe (15:15), Meuterer (17:15), Mice & Mystics (19:27), Barbarossa & El Alamein (21:10), Podcast Managers (23:15), Online Gaming Feedback (32:15), FLGS Stores, Kickstarter Feedback & Discussion (39:10), Dragon Rampage, Zombie Dice [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-018-feedback-attack/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep018.mp3" length="98833541" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:17:16</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #017 – Dominant Creatures Big & Small</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-017-dominant-creatures-big-small</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-017-dominant-creatures-big-small#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 04:15:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=374</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Jeff & Rob beat up on video gaming a bit then Jeff takes a pre-Gencon Indy Tour and lays out his Gencon Plans (9:25). Jeff also issues an important warning about several Indiegogo Board Game projects (12:48) while Rob talks more Dr. Who The Card Game (20:29) and how Yucata.de has been destroyed [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-017-dominant-creatures-big-small/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep017.mp3" length="51349198" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:11:19</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #016 – Descent2, SkyTraders, Glen More, St Petersburg Exp, & More!</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-016-descent2-skytraders-glen-more-st-petersburg-exp-more</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-016-descent2-skytraders-glen-more-st-petersburg-exp-more#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:01:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=358</guid> <description><![CDATA[Both winners of our Zooloretto Wurfelspiel Contest are announced! (1:40) and Jeff reviews Descent Second Edition at length after more than 10 plays! (3:55). Other Games discussed this episode are FFG's Fortress America (48:05), King of Tokyo (58:56), Various Haba Games (1:11:28), Macao (1:27:17), Airlines Europe & Glen More (1:35:50), St Petersburg Expansion (1:52:39), Maharani [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-016-descent2-skytraders-glen-more-st-petersburg-exp-more/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep016.mp3" length="107784033" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:29:42</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #015 – Wandering Dragons & Quarmageddons</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-015-wandering-dragons-quarmageddons</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-015-wandering-dragons-quarmageddons#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 20:05:55 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=352</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Jeff shares his favorite game store experience along with some discussion on two new board game stores that opened up at the same time just blocks away! (1:23) Jeff then gets a bit pissed off at Sedition Wars (20:43) and reviews the new Quarriors! Quarmageddon expansion along with the base game. (30:06) Rob [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-015-wandering-dragons-quarmageddons/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>9</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep015.mp3" length="70986332" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:38:36</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #014 – Infiltration, Tooth & Nail, and Listener Feedback</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-014-infiltration-tooth-nail-and-listener-feedback</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-014-infiltration-tooth-nail-and-listener-feedback#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 05:56:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=341</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Jeff gives out a suggestion for the next big Board Gaming mobile application (1:46), Rob talks about Neuroshima Hex for Android (6:13), the whole Urbion thing (8:03), and how he has still been missing out on Trajan...which prompts Jeff to discuss how he uses BGG and other tools to track thoughts on [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-014-infiltration-tooth-nail-and-listener-feedback/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep014.mp3" length="105443948" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:26:27</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>ThisBoardGameLife.Com – Zooloretto Wurfelspiel x2 – Contest Entry Rules</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/thisboardgamelife-com-zooloretto-wurfelspiel-x2-contest-entry-rules</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/thisboardgamelife-com-zooloretto-wurfelspiel-x2-contest-entry-rules#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:28:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Contests]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=334</guid> <description><![CDATA[We are giving away two brand new Abacusspiele German import copies of Zooloretto Wurfelspiel provided by the shows hosts, Jeff and Rob. (Each copy is part of a separate drawing). The first requirement just to qualify for contest entry is to join our BoardGameGeek.com guild found at: This Board Game Life BGG Guild To then be entered into [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/thisboardgamelife-com-zooloretto-wurfelspiel-x2-contest-entry-rules/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Link to GamerChris.com Boardgame Podcast Reviews</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/link-to-gamerchris-com-boardgame-podcast-reviews</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/link-to-gamerchris-com-boardgame-podcast-reviews#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:09:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Episode Notes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=331</guid> <description><![CDATA[As discussed in Episode 13, here is a link to the article on GamerChris.com where he rates and briefly talks about tons of Boardgame Podcasts. He refers to our podcast as a "Rising Star". "Two guys talking about games, but their level of knowledge and insight seems really great so far." - Chris Norwood @ [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/link-to-gamerchris-com-boardgame-podcast-reviews/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Martin Wallace Interview With Seriouslyboard.co.nz</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/martin-wallace-interview-with-seriouslyboard-co-nz</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/martin-wallace-interview-with-seriouslyboard-co-nz#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:03:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Episode Notes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=327</guid> <description><![CDATA[As discussed in Episode 12, here is a link to a very excellent interview with Martin Wallace by seriouslyboard.co.nz: Martin Wallace Moves to New Zealand]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/martin-wallace-interview-with-seriouslyboard-co-nz/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #013 – Avengers, Chips & Digital Boardgames</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-013-avengers-chips-digital-boardgames</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-013-avengers-chips-digital-boardgames#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 06:20:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=313</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Jeff talks about taking his son to see the Avengers(No Not the Movie!)(1:30), Rob meets a gamer at work who is a big fan of ... (6:06), Jeff mentions an interesting boardgaming blog site (12:34), and the hosts discuss Game Publisher exclusivity/Predictions on whats happening with Rio Grande Games, Just why you [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-013-avengers-chips-digital-boardgames/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep013.mp3" length="70697324" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:38:11</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #012 – Kickstart My Heart</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-012-kickstart-my-heart</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-012-kickstart-my-heart#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 20:05:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=308</guid> <description><![CDATA[During this episode we announce our first contest: Two separate chances to win a new German import copy of Zooloretto Wurfelspiel provided by the hosts, Rob and Jeff. Rob and Jeff begin this show with a discussion on the Curt Schilling 38 Studios Gaming Fiasco (1:35), talk briefly about the Martin Wallace Doctor Who Card [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-012-kickstart-my-heart/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep012.mp3" length="83910044" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:54:49</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #011 – All Things Stefan Feld</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-011-all-things-stefan-feld</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-011-all-things-stefan-feld#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 06:42:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=300</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Rob is on the road yet again, this time reviewing some Dallas Game Stores (1:33). Jeff talks about some upcoming Plaid Hat Stuff (10:17) along with this emerging Android Universe thing/Netrunner (14:15). The hosts finally get around to their ALL THINGS FELD segment (18:10) which is the culmination of Jeff's personal quest [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-011-all-things-stefan-feld/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep011.mp3" length="68373308" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:22:27</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #010 – Wanderlust</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-010-wanderlust</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-010-wanderlust#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 07:41:35 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=295</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Rob is on the road again, this time visiting the Game Parlor in Chantilly Virginia (1:49). Rob details his in store visit while debating with Jeff what exactly is great and not so great about an average FLGS experience. Jeff continues with his thoughts on the kickstarter launch of the new Ipad/Boardgame [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-010-wanderlust/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep010.mp3" length="71674940" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>2:29:19</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>About That Armed Secret Service Raid on the Offices of Steve Jackson Games</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/about-that-armed-secret-service-raid-on-the-offices-of-steve-jackson-games</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/about-that-armed-secret-service-raid-on-the-offices-of-steve-jackson-games#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:25:39 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Episode Notes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posts]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=282</guid> <description><![CDATA[As discussed in Episode 9, here is the information pertaining to the armed Secret Service raid on the offices of Steve Jackson Games (Quoted from the SJG website itself): SJ Games vs. the Secret Service On March 1 1990, the offices of Steve Jackson Games, in Austin, Texas, were raided by the U.S. Secret [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/about-that-armed-secret-service-raid-on-the-offices-of-steve-jackson-games/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #009 – Secret Service Secrets</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-009-secret-service-secrets</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-009-secret-service-secrets#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:03:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=274</guid> <description><![CDATA[This episode begins with a conversation on how Ogre has changed Kickstarter forever including a discussion on launching derivative kickstarters and so forth (1:39). Jeff talks about Steve Jackson Games being raided by an armed force of Secret Service Agents (13:37) and Rob divulges his own secret to creatively financing even more game purchases (22:09). The hosts go on [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-009-secret-service-secrets/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep009.mp3" length="49432123" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:42:59</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #008 – TableCon 2012 Part Two</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-008-tablecon-2012-part-two</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-008-tablecon-2012-part-two#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:30 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=266</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Jeff & Rob round out their discussion on games played at TableCon 2012 including Manhattan Project (1:00), Poseidon's Kingdom (23:54), and Pergamon (36:15). The hosts follow that up with one whopper of an interesting listener voicemail (50:31) and continue on with brief discussions on Jaipur (53:28), Coloretto (56:56), and Forbidden Island (59:00).]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-008-tablecon-2012-part-two/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep008.mp3" length="31227931" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:05:03</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #007 – TableCon 2012 Part One</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-007-tablecon-2012-part-one</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-007-tablecon-2012-part-one#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:08:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=253</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode Jeff & Rob finally weigh in on their opinions on all things kickstarter (1:28). Jeff talks about what might make him back a project at the $10,000 level that a recent RPG title received multiple $10,000 backings for. Several suspicions are mentioned around why some well known game publishers are utilizing kickstarter [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-007-tablecon-2012-part-one/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep007.mp3" length="37580347" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:18:18</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> <item> <title>This Board Game Life Episode #006 – Game Lust</title> <link>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-006-game-lust</link> <comments>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-006-game-lust#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:59:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[podcast]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/?p=236</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this episode we begin with some commentary on Wil Wheaton and the upcoming Tabletop show, Jeff lets us in on a great deal on Gaming Bookshelves coming up, and Rob brings up the new Martin Wallace game, a Few Acres of Fantasy. Jeff shares details on a couple of frustrating online plays and goes [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/this-board-game-life-episode-006-game-lust/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <enclosure url="http://media.blubrry.com/thisboardgamelife/www.thisboardgamelife.com/podcast/audio/mp3/tbglep006.mp3" length="49176955" type="audio/mpeg" /> <itunes:image href="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/images/site/TBGL_Rocket2014_rss1400.png" /> <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType> <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit> <itunes:duration>1:42:27</itunes:duration> <rawvoice:poster url="http://www.thisboardgamelife.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/vpreview_center.png" /> </item> </channel></rss> 
