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Around the Board

Around the Board

By: Andy Barnett Chris Thomason Daniel Connors Kelly McClaflin and John Theisman
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A show where four board game enthusiasts discuss board game topics, news, and parodies.Andy Barnett, Chris Thomason, Daniel Connors, Kelly McClaflin, and John Theisman
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  • Ep 78 - Top 10 Board Game Movies We Want To See
    Feb 11 2026

    This episode, we’re building a collective Top 10 list of board games we want to see turned into movies. Sounds easy? Think again.Each host gets two vetoes, meaning no pick is safe. How many games will each host manage to get onto the final list? Will anyone’s favorites get completely shut down? And most importantly… will we actually agree on the final Top 10?Expect passionate arguments, questionable veto choices, and plenty of board game hot takes as we imagine which tabletop worlds belong in Hollywood.👉 Let us know in the comments: Which board game would YOU turn into a movie?E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/ @asmodee_es @RenegadeGameStudios @jameystegmaier @devir-games @AllplayHQ @mindware @CzechGamesEdition @ThunderworksGames 0:00 Intro4:27: Heat8:35 Evo11:47 Fog of Love15:33 Everdell19:25 Castell22:50 Euphoria26:55 Rock Hard: 197730:29 Message from the Stars34:39 Qwirkle37:16 Moon Colony41:00 Quartermaster General44:21 Lost Ruins of Arnak50:00 Lewis and Clark52:57 Fliptoons57:38 Origin Story1:01:22 Camel Up1:06:00 Honorable Mentions

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep 77 - John Lost his Marbles
    Jan 26 2026

    This episode puts John’s taste in board games under the microscope! 🎲We kick things off with a review of the new hit game 12 Rivers, breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and whether it lives up to the hype. Then it’s time for Play Shelf Trade, as we compare three marble-powered games: Potion Explosion, Gizmos, and Whirly Derby.After that, John finds himself in the hot seat as the rest of the table surrounds him and makes him defend his questionable board game opinions. Finally, we wrap things up with a Table Top Team Up, where we retheme a popular board game using John’s favorite kind of themes: real-life, everyday activities.Pull up a chair and join us Around the Board!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep 76 - Top 5 Most Anticipated Board Games of 2026
    Jan 12 2026

    The future of board gaming is looking very exciting! 🎲In this episode of Around the Board, Andy, Daniel, Kelly, and John each count down their Top 5 most anticipated board games of 2026. From big-name designers to surprising new titles, we’re sharing the games we can’t stop thinking about and why they’ve earned a spot on our hype lists.Do our picks overlap? Are there any bold hot takes? And which games are you most excited to get to the table in 2026?Let us know your most anticipated games in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you don’t miss future episodes of Around the Board!E-Mail us at Mail@Aroundtheboard.netJoin our Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1374236329514579Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aroundtheboard_atb/ @OffThePageGames @nonprasertchang572 @ArcaneWonders @FortCircleTV @DuxSomniumGames @squaremoon_games @UpperDeckOfficial @paverson @thiswayice @mooshigames @weirdcitygames6573 @teetotumgamestudios @PickPocketGames @Shadowbornegaming @paragongames0:00 Guaranteed Human03:06 Number 504:03 Age of Bitcoin6:56 First Monday in October9:42 Endearment13:42 Raas17:45 Number 417:49 Super21:11 Enemies of Gotham City24:18 Class of 8926:55 Ice30:12 Number 330:40 Grendel33:30 Barista35:55 Satchel Quest38:37 Agricola Special Edition41:43 Number 242:09 Restart45:48 Lodge47:42 The Danes51:00 Brass: Pittsburgh52:49 Number 153:10 Avalon: The Riven Veil56:11 Status a Victorian Affair58:22 Galileo's Truth1:00:45 Manila1:02:17 Honorable Mentions

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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