Positively Board Gaming

• 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

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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

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• House Rules

  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

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• Collectible Card Games and 7 Games with Quirky Themes

  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

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• Design Day and Leaving Your Comfort Zone

  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

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