Positively Board Gaming

• Pax Unplugged & Things to Be Thankful For in 2025

  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

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• "New to Us" Games...and What Bird Am I?

  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

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• Conventions and Gaming with Kids

  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

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• Stuff We Love

  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

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• Positive Player Interactions and Helpful Reviews

  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

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