This Board Game Life

Mark and Rob talk about the games that they played lately, some recent news, and then discuss how influencers can affect our hobby. Games discussed in this episode include: Awkward Guests: The Walton Case, Maquis, Potato Man, Unfathomable, Marvel Dice Throne Missions, Sanctuary, Aquaria, Pondscape, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game, Wroth, Shackleton Base: A

Mark and Rob discuss the games that they played recently as well as the news and then they talk about how big crowdfunding campaigns and games affect the hobby. Games discussed in this episode include: Flamecraft Duals, Sanctuary, Tacta, FlipToons, Awkward Guests: The Walton Case, Dominion, Ticket to Ride and Soda Jerk.

Mark and Rob go over recent gaming, the news, and then discuss what titles they're looking forward to in 2026. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Rats of Wistar, The Gang, Bomb Busters, Lightning Train, ISS Vanguard, Mechs vs. Minions, Madcala, Flamecraft Duals, Gems of Iridescia, Pandemic Legacy: Season 2, Quacks, Super Mega Lucky

Mark and Rob discuss their favorite games releases of 2025. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Spooktacular, ISS Vanguard, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1, Grimcoven, The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, First in Flight, Dragon Eclipse, Echoes of Time, Brink, Speakeasy, The Gang, Cosmic Encounter, Lightning Train, Ark Nova and

Mark and Rob discuss the games they played recently, go over the news, and discuss board game rule books. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Istanbul: The Dice Game, Tend, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, ISS Vanguard, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1, Spooktacular, Lands of Amazement, Root and 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Red.