Positively Board Gaming

This week on Positively Board gaming, Jamey talks about games that use sound as a mechanism, and Mitchell pledges a game live during the podcast! Do you have a favorite game that uses sound as a mechanism, or have you recently backed a board game through crowdfunding? Let us know! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, sound in board games, crowdfunding, crowdfunding board games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Positively Board Gaming is all about Gen Con 2026. Mitchell attended his first Gen Con ever, and he shares his experience with Jamey...including games that were played, games that were purchased, and people he was able to spend some time with. Have some questions about this year's Gen Con? Ask us in the comment section! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Gen Con, Gen Con 2026, Games at Gen Con 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 71 is all about getting ready for Gen Con, and all of the games that Jamey and Mitchell are excited about. Do you have a game premiering at Gen Con that you're excited about? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Get Con, Gen Con preview, Gen Con 2026, Gen Con 2026 preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 70 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey talks about board game expansions that give you more of what you love, and Mitchell puts Jamey on the hot-seat with some questions he's been wanting to ask... Do you have a favorite board game expansion that you've been adding to your game, or maybe a question for Jamey or Mitchell? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, board game expansions, best board game expansions, questions for Jamey Stegmaier, questions for Mitchell Whitfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jamey and Mitchell go all-in on World of Warcraft and other lifestyle games. All this and more, on episode 69 of Positively Board Gaming! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, world of warcraft, lifestyle games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jamey and Mitchell talk about the new expansion for Origin Story and what they both love about the classic game, Mahjong. All of this and more, on episode 68 of Positively Board Gaming! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, mahjong, origin story, origin story expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 67, it's all about Stonemaier's latest release, Wingspan Pocket, and the challenges of releasing crowdfunded games to retail before backers get their copies. All this and more, on this week's episode of Positively Board gaming! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, wingspan, wingspan review, wingspan pocket, crowdfunded games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jamey reveals his new game, Duel of Meloch, and Mitchell talks about the new games on his desk. All of this and more, on this week's episode of Positively Board Gaming. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, new games, Duel of Meloch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Mitchell and Jamey hand the show over to the listeners with an "ask us anything" live episode (recorded on June 12th). Big thanks to the Positively Board Gaming audience for joining the live show and coming up with some great questions! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, positively board gaming live show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell play Priorities live, and talk about the challenges of creating a board game based on an IP. Do you have something that you'd like us to talk about? Let us know with a comment below! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, IP game design, game design, priorities board game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 63 of Positively Board gaming, Jamey and Mitchell take a look at Lord of Loot and talk about their favorite shedding games. Have you tried Lord of Loot...or do you have a favorite game that uses shedding as a mechanism? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, lord of loot. lord of loot board game, scout board game, hearts card game, shedding games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 62 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about the St. Louis-based board gaming convention Geekway to the West, and having to reorganize your shelves when new games start coming in... Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Geekway to the West, organizing board games, how to organize board games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate Jamey's trip to Ireland, episode 61 of Positively Board gaming is all about Ireland and games with an Irish theme or backdrop. Do you have a game that reminds you of Ireland? let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Irish games, games with an Irish theme, Irish board games, board games from Ireland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 60 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey talks about three games that match three of Mitchell's film and television projects, and Mitchell tries to create the ultimate friendly local game store. Do you have something that you'd like to hear the guys talk about? Let them know with a comment below!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, board game stores, building the ultimate board game store, TMNT, Friends, My Cousin Vinny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 59 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about--you guessed...stuff they love! If you have a favorite book, game, movie or TV show that you love, let us know with a comment... Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, favorite movie, favorite board game, favorite television show, favorite book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 58 of Positively Board gaming Jamey and Mitchell talk about board game power rankings, and some of their favorite digital games. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, board game rankings, digital games, mobile games, favorite mobile games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 57 of Positively Board gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about their favorite card games, and Mitchell shares some of the things he loves about Huddle, the fantasy football board game. Do you have a favorite card game that you'd like to share...or have you also tried Huddle? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, card games, favorite card games, hearts card game, bridge card game, poker, Huddle board game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(This episode was re-uploaded on April 19th to fix a technical error) On episode 56 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about new games on Mitchell's shelf and games that keep them laughing. Do you have a new game that you're looking forward to, or a game that always brings laughter to the table? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, crowdfunding, kickstarter, Gamefound, new board games, games that make you laugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 55 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about TV shows and Movies that are based on games, and what crowdfunded games they are looking forward to receiving. Do you have a favorite game that was made into a movie or television show...or a game that you pledged through crowdfunding that you're looking forward to playing? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, crowdfunding, kickstarter, Gamefound, tv shows based on games, movies based on games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 54 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about what a modern version of The Game of Life might look like, and what Stonemaier has in store for us this year on April Fools day. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, the game of life, April fools, Stonemaier Games April fools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 53 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about board games that they love to binge, and what a game based on the television series Fringe might look like. Do you have a game that you love playing over and over again, or a favorite TV show or movie that you'd like to see made into a board game? Let us know with a comment below!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, board game binging, fringe the board game, tv shows made into games, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 52 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about their favorite mining games, and games they wish they were better at. Do you have a favorite mining game or a game you want to get better at playing? Let us know with a comment! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, mining games, space base board game, dice miner board game, fire tower board game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 51 of Positively Board gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about games that have a delayed gratification mechanism, and what they love about custom dice. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, custom dice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 50 of Positively Board gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about Mitchell's top five board games, and stuff that they love...including music, television shows and films. Thanks to everyone who helped us get to 50 episodes...and if you have a subject that you'd like us to discuss, let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, top 5 games, stuff we love, favorite music, favorite tv show, favorite movie, comic hunters board game, duel for middle earth, the gang card game, origin story board game, vantage board game review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 49 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell Shares the first half of his current top 10 games, and Jamey will find Mitchell's spirit Animal from the recently-released Wingspan America's Expansion. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, top ten board games, Wingspan, Wingspan Americas Expansion Wingspan expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 48 of the Positively Board Gaming Podcast, Mitchell and Jamey talk about the Olympics, Valentine's Day, and games they've never talked about before on the show. Do you have a favorite game that you like to play on Valentine's Day? Let us know with a comment! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Pass the Pigs game, Tokaido Duo, Heroquest, Smitten card game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 47 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about positive player interactions, and Huddle, the fantasy football board game. Do you have a game with positive player interactions that you'd like to talk about...or a game with an unusual theme that you never thought could be made into a board game? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, Huddle board game, positive player interactions, Earth board game, apiary board game, downforce board game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 46 of the Positively Board gaming Podcast, Jamey goes solo and talks about games that have been on our minds and card rivers. If you have a game that's been on your mind lately, or want to share your favorite game with a card river, let us know with a comment below! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, games on our minds, card rivers, games with card rivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 45 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey talks about his favorite Lord of the Rings games, and Mitchell discusses game-types he was pleasantly surprised by. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, lord of the rings games, duel for Middle earth, love letters hobbit, journeys in middle earth, Summoner wars, deck building games, trick taking games, dexterity games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 44 of the Positively Board Gaming Podcast! In this episode, Jamey talks about his experience at Geekway Mini in St. Louis, while Mitchell discusses how we can use board games as a positive way of escaping from the real world. If you enjoy what you hear, please feel free to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a comment. Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, geekway, geekway mini, escaping in to board games, moon colony bloodbath, biome board game, spots board game, geekway to the west Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey discusses minor house rules that make games more accessible, and Mitchell talks about his newfound love of 3D printing. Welcome to Positively Board Gaming episode 43! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, house rules, board game house rules, 3d printing, 3d printing for board games, board game inserts, board game miniatures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 42 of Positively Board gaming, Jamey and Mitchell explore their favorite occupations when playing games, and talk about the newest expansions for Stonemaier's oldest games. Do you have a favorite in-game occupation? Is there an older game that you would like to see a new expansion for? Let us know with a comment!! Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews, wingspan, wingspan expansion, euphoria board game, euphoria board game expansion, scythe board game, scythe board game expansion, viticulture, viticulture board game expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell talk about the meaningful experiences that they are looking forward to in 2026, and New Year's resolutions for board gamers... Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this 40th episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell take the show live and answer all of your questions...from holiday gaming and treats, to what you, the listeners, are looking forward to this holiday season. We hope you've enjoyed spending the last 40 weeks with us, and we're excited for what's to come; so make sure you subscribe...and leave us a comment if there's something that you'd like us to talk about! Happy Holidays, from all of us at Positively Board gaming:-) Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Board games to play next, from Sushi Go Party to Gloomhaven Second Edition. Mitchell and Jamey swap “can’t-wait-to-play” picks, plus a smart take on game gifting and love languages. 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 39 01:12 – Live show timing talk 03:14 – Treat of the day, recovery, comfort food 13:44 – Mitchell’s “games I’m excited to play” list begins 15:10 – Sushi Go, Sushi Go Party, Sushi Roll 16:04 – Star Wars deck-building, Mandalorian add-on 16:25 – Invincible: The Card Game and Astro Knights system 17:13 – Mistwind and the flying whales hook 19:36 – Malia: Lands of Legends and time-of-day choices 22:21 – Trading in Gloomhaven for Second Edition 22:42 – Rove 23:57 – Jamie’s picks: Holiday Hills and Emberleaf 25:04 – Board game gift giving and love languages 40:01 – Wrap and goodbye Positively Board Gaming, board games to play, games to get to the table, Sushi Go Party, Sushi Go, Sushi Roll, Star Wars deckbuilding game, Mandalorian deckbuilding, Invincible card game, Astro Knights, Mistwind, flying whales board game, Malia Lands of Legends, Gloomhaven second edition, Rove board game, Holiday Hills board game, Emberleaf board game, board game gift ideas, board game love languages , board game podcast, board game reviews, Mitchell Whitfield, Jamey Stegmaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about Pax Unplugged, and things to be grateful for in 2025. Is there something or someone you're grateful for in the board gaming world? Were you able to attend Pax Unplugged this year? Let us know with a comment!! board games, board game reviews, board game podcast, pax unplugged, Stonemaier games, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about "new to them" games that they've played in the past week, and Jamey tells Mitchell what bird he is (once you listen, it will make sense!). Enjoying the podcast? Make sure you subscribe and leave us a comment! board game convention, PAX Unplugged review, playing games with kids, Sushi Roll game, Patchwork board game, That’s Not a Hat, Bonanza card game, family board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game recommendations, teaching board games to kids, tabletop gaming conversation, board game podcast, board games, board game reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode breaks down the joy of board game conventions, why playing with designers changes everything, and how to choose games that work for kids. Mitchell and Jamey compare road trips, share new Trader Joe’s finds, and talk through the magic of discovering games that are new to you, even if they have been out for years. Chapters 00:00 – Banter and opening 00:56 – Why Jamey drove instead of flying 01:48 – Deer on highways and rural driving risks 03:56 – Tension and fatigue from long drives 05:09 – Family visit and birthday celebration 06:01 – Gelati Salt and Trader Joe’s stop 06:16 – PB&C crispy sticks 07:19 – Peanut butter crispy rice bites 07:35 – Pumpkin sandwich cookies 08:40 – How Trader Joe’s trains staff 11:02 – Dragon Dice and dice bag envy 12:58 – Why PAX Unplugged matters 13:40 – Joy of board game conventions 16:26 – Jamey’s three convention tiers 17:29 – Instant validation from strangers at conventions 17:57 – Discovering older games for the first time 19:44 – Playing with designers 22:54 – Jamey’s favorite part of Geekway 24:30 – Hotel stories 25:09 – Patchwork with Jamie’s nephew 27:09 – How That’s Not a Hat works 28:50 – Bonanza for large groups 29:09 – Sushi Roll as a hit for mixed ages 30:03 – What works for kids 31:23 – Things in Rings as an option 33:55 – Peanut butter M&M reward 35:29 – Listener questions and sign-off board game convention, PAX Unplugged review, playing games with kids, Sushi Roll game, Patchwork board game, That’s Not a Hat, Bonanza card game, family board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game recommendations, teaching board games to kids, tabletop gaming conversation, board game podcast, board games, board game reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this relaxed “Stuff We Love” episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell Whitfield and Jamey Stegmaier share current favorite board games, an epic disc golf disaster, quick-hit video games you can play in short bursts, snack obsessions, and the TV shows that are eating their free time. Chapters 0:00 – Stuff We Love intro, puppy brain, and hearing loss with humor 04:41 – Jamey's comically bad disc golf round and managing expectations 12:07 – Pococo overview and why this trick-taking twist works 14:34 – Origin Story, The Gang, Spots, and the Farkle to Dragon Farkle plan 18:01 – Skull King expansion, new cards, and a softer way to add content 20:19 – Ten, Fire Tower, and heading to PAX Unplugged 22:29 – Dredge, the eerie fishing game with “one more day” loops 24:53 – Fast-session games: Diablo, Clash Royale, and mobile-friendly play 25:54 – Brookside dark chocolate berries and snack talk begins 27:35 – Trader Joe’s treats, everything bagel crackers, and cheese picks 30:50 – More Trader Joe’s favorites and listener snack requests 30:50 – Yellowjackets, Lost-style storytelling, and creepy first scenes 35:02 – Supernatural obsession, long-running shows, and Grey’s Anatomy 38:34 – Listener prompts and how to share your own bad day and favorites board game podcast, Positively Board Gaming, Stonemaier Games, stuff we love episode, Pococo trick taking game, Skull King expansion, Dragon Farkle, Farkle dice game, family game night, Fire Tower board game, Ten board game, Origin Story game, Spots board game, disc golf story, Dredge video game, Clash Royale, Diablo game, Trader Joe’s snacks, dark chocolate treats, Brookside berries, unexpected cheddar, Yellowjackets show, Supernatural TV series, board games, board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell discuss positive player interactions and how they can make games more enjoyable; they also take some time to talk about what they look for in board game reviews and what's helpful to them. Enjoying the show? Make sure to subscribe and leave us a comment! board game reviews, Stonemaier Games, Essen Spiel, GenCon, Kickstarter board games, board game podcast, helpful board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, positive interactions, board games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Board game house rules, player experience, and positive community etiquette—Jamey and Mitchell share smart, real-table examples from Zombicide, Lords of Waterdeep, and Red Rising, plus listener interaction, Essen/Spiel shout-outs, and a joy-filled “treats of the day” segment. Chapters 00:00 – Cold open, numbering debate and welcome 01:31 – “Treat of the day” setup 01:38 – Mitchell: LEGO Nintendo Game Boy nostalgia and build with his son 04:37 – Jamey: The Cup (St. Louis) and a mission about meaningful moments 07:32 – Essen/Spiel shout-outs and behind-the-scenes setup videos 10:51 – What’s arriving: Tend (Ivy Studios), Dice Throne: Outcasts, Malia: Land of Legends 14:38 – How the show flows (treats, “before we start,” surprise topics) 17:22 – Defining house rules: fixes vs. preference tweaks 19:29 – Examples: Zombicide deck order; removing certain cards in group play 23:26 – Designer lens: “fun first,” rules have reasons, test before you tell 26:07 – Sharing tweaks kindly so people can actually hear you 31:18 – Call for listener house rules + ways to comment 32:11 – Wrap-up and sign-off board game house rules, Zombicide Abomination, Lords of Waterdeep mandatory quests, Red Rising hand size banish rule, Stonemaier Games, Essen Spiel, GenCon, Kickstarter board games, Tend Ivy Studios, Dice Throne Outcasts, Malia Land of Legends, LEGO Nintendo Game Boy, The Cup St. Louis, board games, board game podcast, board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Board games with unusual themes, Magic: The Gathering drafting, and why “positive” doesn’t mean sugar-coated reviews—this episode explores unique design hooks (Viticulture, Sagrada, The Bloody Inn, Root, Last Will, So You’ve Been Eaten), CCG temptations (including TMNT for MTG), and the joy of hobby rituals. Enjoy this one? Share your favorite unusually themed game or clever mechanic in the comments, and tell us how you keep CCGs fun without overspending. board game podcast, Positively Board Gaming, unique board game themes, Viticulture Stonemaier, Sagrada dice game, The Bloody Inn, Vast The Crystal Caverns, Root board game, Last Will CGE, So You’ve Been Eaten, Magic The Gathering draft, MTG TMNT set, collectible card games, Dragon Dice, Unmatched TMNT, fantasy football guillotine league, board game design, asymmetric games, stained glass dice game, Mitchell Whitfield, Jamey Stegmaier, Stonemaier Games, board games, board game reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stonemaier Games Design Day, playtesting insights, and why stepping outside your comfort zone can rekindle your love of tabletop games. Mitchell and Jamey swap stories about gaming tables, Space Base strategies, and the joy of trying new approaches. Like, comment, and subscribe to support thoughtful conversations about tabletop design and play. Tell us in the comments: when did you last try a totally different strategy or genre, and what did it teach you? Positively Board Gaming, Stonemaier Games Design Day, board game playtesting, Pieces Board Game Bar St. Louis, Space Base board game, Origin Story game, Vantage board game, Scythe board game inspiration, party game prototypes, gaming table setup, game toppers, trying new strategies, comfort zone in board gaming, Heaven and Ale, Quacks of Quedlinburg, LEGO builds and gaming, Lego. Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, board games, board game review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 30 celebrates joyful life updates, Stonemaier’s community-driven Design Day, and a rapid back-and-forth on “old vs. new” tabletop standouts—from hidden-role and drafting classics to fresh co-op poker and a superhero trick-taking design. Mitchell and Jamey kick off with personal milestones and why sharing “the good stuff” matters. They touch on weekly-release TV culture (Survivor, Tulsa King) before a practical audio tip: even in-studio, headphones help you hear what the audience hears—isolated, accurate monitoring that guides mic technique and levels. The show’s core is a playful volley between Jamey’s oldest modern games that still earn table time and Mitchell’s recent plays. Jamie spotlights Avalon (The Resistance)—a fast, social deduction staple for large groups—then Hanabi’s limited-communication puzzle where you can’t see your own hand, and the pocket-size, original Sushi Go for approachable drafting and set collection. Mitchell counters with three “new to him” hits: The Gang, an unexpectedly addictive cooperative poker experience where honest signaling and tempo replace bluffing; Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, a smooth, two-player reimagining with multiple win paths and escalating engine building; and Origin Story, a small-box hero/villain trick-taking game with tableau powers and stamina tokens that make each round’s choice meaningful and replayable. Along the way, Jamey discusses culling shelves ahead of Stonemaier’s Design Day to keep the library fresh and community-ready, while Mitchell underscores why elegant rules that scale table talk—and create post-game stories—are what make games stick. Positively Board Gaming, episode 30, Stonemaier Games Design Day, Avalon The Resistance, hidden role games, Hanabi cooperative, Sushi Go drafting, The Gang cooperative poker, Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-earth, Seven Wonders Duel two-player, trick-taking card games, Origin Story game, tabletop community, board game recommendations, headphone monitoring podcast, board games, board game podcast, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Board game reviews, Positively Board Gaming, Positively Board Gaming Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosting your first game night can be simple and fun. In this episode, we share practical tips for hosting your first game night, plus a lively chat about partnership games. hosting your first game night, board game night tips, how to host game night, partnership board games, Concordia Venus partnerships, Spades partnership, Bridge bidding tips, beginner game night advice, Allplay board games, board game table setup, neoprene game mat, snack ideas for game night, group dynamics board gaming, tabletop gaming beginners, board games, board game podcast, board game reviews, board game tips, board game tips for beginners, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about the latest Stonemaier Games release, Origin Story, and how to bring new gamers into the hobby by matching game themes to the things they already love. If you enjoyed this chat, like the video and drop a comment with the card or tableau games you use to hook new players; and don't forget to subscribe for more positive board-gaming conversations! New Stonemaier game, Origin Story board game, Stonemaier Games, Jamey Stegmaier, superhero board game, trick taking game, tableau building game, Automa solo mode, Clementine Campardot art, Hearts card game, Skull King, Sushi Go, Sushi Roll, New York Slice, Charcuterie board game, Trekking Through History, Tapestry, Parks board game, Set a Watch, Positively Board Gaming podcast, board games, party games, big group games, Mitchell Whitfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 27 of Positively Board Gaming dives into hobbies, sports, and what brings us joy outside of the board game hobby. Mitchell Whitfield and Jamey Stegmaier swap stories about retro gaming, RC crawlers, YouTube creators, and even sumo wrestling, before talking sports, fandom, and the excitement of hockey’s return. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to Positively Board Gaming on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Drop a comment with your favorite hobby or team—we’d love to hear from you! board games, party games, big group games, Codenames, Human Codenames, marble racing, Shifting Stones, Number Drop, QE, Fantasy Realms, One Deck Dungeon, family game night, tabletop, Stonemaier, Vantage, game collection culling, how to curate board games, positive game cull, Stonemaier Games updates, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, campaign games keep or sell, Tokaido Duo solo mode, Smitten 2, Worm Span Dragon Academy, Bamboo board game, Board Game Ramblings keeper cull, gifting and donating board games, nostalgia in board games, components and production values Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 34-person game retreat, a human-sized round of Codenames, and a marble “Kentucky Derby” set the stage for a conversation about games that surprise us—in the best ways. Jamey recaps three creative big-group “room party” games, while Mitchell shares five titles that defied expectations:Shifting Stones, Number Drop, QE, Fantasy Realms, and One Deck Dungeon. Plus: light banter, a concert detour, family game night picks, and a handy Just One table tip. 00:00 Cold open, smiles you can “hear” 00:xx Show format & quick banter (concert, high-school fame) 00:xx Family game night picks & Just One tip 00:xx Room-party #1: Stardew fishing → communal punch 00:xx Room-party #2: Human Codenames 00:xx Room-party #3: Marble “Derby” racing 00:xx Mitchell’s list: 5 games that surprised him 00:xx Design chat: why QE and Fantasy Realms feel “magical” 00:xx One Deck Dungeon → design inspiration 00:xx Listener questions & wrap board games, party games, big group games, Codenames, Human Codenames, marble racing, Shifting Stones, Number Drop, QE, Fantasy Realms, One Deck Dungeon, family game night, tabletop, Stonemaier, Vantage, game collection culling, how to curate board games, positive game cull, Stonemaier Games updates, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, campaign games keep or sell, Tokaido Duo solo mode, Smitten 2, Worm Span Dragon Academy, Bamboo board game, Board Game Ramblings keeper cull, gifting and donating board games, nostalgia in board games, components and production values, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you curate or cull a board game collection? Jamey Stegmaier and Mitchell Whitfield share positive, practical strategies for culling shelves, setting limits, and deciding what truly earns a place—plus thoughts on campaign games, “worlds on your shelf,” and Stonemaier reveals. Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe, leave a rating, and tell us how you curate your collection. Which criteria matter most to you—and which titles are untouchable? Positively Board Gaming, Jamie Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Vantage board game, Star Wars Deckbuilding Game, analysis paralysis, gaming patience, virtual game night, summer board games, pets in Vantage, foil cards, tug of war game, Positively Board Gaming, Jamie Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Vantage board game, Saltfjord, Panda Spin, Zenith Board Game Arena, Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-earth, On Tour board game, 20 Strong, Foundations of Rome miniatures, Rolling Realms dice, Star Wars Deckbuilding Game, analysis paralysis, gaming patience, virtual game night, summer board games, pets in Vantage, foil cards, tug of war game, board game collection culling, how to curate board games, positive game cull, Stonemaier Games updates, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, campaign games keep or sell, Tokaido Duo solo mode, Smitten 2, Worm Span Dragon Academy, Bamboo board game, Board Game Ramblings keeper cull, gifting and donating board games, nostalgia in board games, components and production values, worlds on your shelf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Positively Board Gaming with Jamie Stegmaier and Mitchell Whitfield digs into summer standouts—Vantage, Saltfjord, Panda Spin, Zenith on Board Game Arena, and Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth—plus honest talk about analysis paralysis, table patience, and why sleep matters for gamers. Jamie’s “Games of Summer” list anchors favorite memories to specific plays: • Saltfjord tied to his Norwegian cruise—a perfect place-and-theme match. • Panda Spin as a surprise card-shedding gem with gorgeous foil flip sides that power up. • Zenith on Board Game Arena as a tug-of-war design that stuck with him after virtual game night. • Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth as a partner favorite that keeps delivering. • Vantage as the season’s highlight—rewarding across solo and group sessions, and newly enhanced with a playful “add your pets” template. Like, comment, and subscribe to support thoughtful, positive board-game conversations. Share your gaming “weakness,” the game that defined your summer, or your own Two Truths and a Lie. Positively Board Gaming, Jamie Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Vantage board game, Saltfjord, Panda Spin, Zenith Board Game Arena, Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-earth, On Tour board game, 20 Strong, Foundations of Rome miniatures, Rolling Realms dice, Star Wars Deckbuilding Game, analysis paralysis, gaming patience, virtual game night, summer board games, pets in Vantage, foil cards, tug of war gamePositively Board Gaming, Jamie Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Vantage board game, Saltfjord, Panda Spin, Zenith Board Game Arena, Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-earth, On Tour board game, 20 Strong, Foundations of Rome miniatures, Rolling Realms dice, Star Wars Deckbuilding Game, analysis paralysis, gaming patience, virtual game night, summer board games, pets in Vantage, foil cards, tug of war game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices