Board States

Ep. 16 - The Awards Show

Reggie and Jazz look at the board game awards season and discuss the many games that have been nominated and won in 2026. Are their any games you would have liked to see win an award or be nominated? Tell us in the comments or by email and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 0:00 - Preamble - State of Mind: "This or That" - Main Topic: The Awards - En La Mesa: Jekyll and Hyde vs Scotland Yard , Off with Their Heads! Music by:  @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com

Ep. 15 - Part 2 - Underrated Board Games BGG Sub 1000

Join us for part 2 as Reggie, Jazz, and Alba aka @meeples_and_baneenees & cohost of The Punchboard Cathedral Podcast discuss some underrated board games. These are games ranked 1000 or lower on BGG.com Tell us in the comments or by email your most underrated board games ranked 1000 or lower and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 00:00:00 - Preamble 00:00:15 - Underrated Games 00:53:52 - En La Mesa Music by:  @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com

Ep. 15 - Part 1 - Family Feud

Reggie and Jazz are joined by the wonderful Alba @meeples_and_baneenees, cohost of The Punchboard Cathedral Podcast. Join us for part 1 as Jazz takes on Alba in a game of Family Feud. Tell us in the comments or by email and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 0:00 - Preamble 03:45 State of Mind - "Family Feud" Music by:  @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com

Ep. 14 - Board Game Etiquette

Reggie and Jazz put on their finest garb for this white tie affair, as they discuss board game etiquette. That's right it’s time to talk about those unwritten rules of board gaming. Do you have any? We would love to hear them! Tell us in the comments or by email and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:01:45 State of Mind - “Before and After” 00:11:04 Main Topic Intro- Board Game Etiquette 00:40:41 En La Mesa 00:40:52 Jazz's Game - Concordia 00:53:15 Reggie's Games - Pack of Penguins and Counterpoint Music by:  @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com

Ep. 13 - Big Games in Small Packages

Reggie and Jazz target the small box games with enormous play! The tiny titles that punch way above their weight. This episode they unpack bite-sized board games that feel like epic experiences: clever design, big decisions, and surprises packed into a tiny box. Got a “small but MIGHTY” pick? Tell us in the comment or by email and maybe we’ll feature your favorites and reactions on a future episode. 00:00:00 Preamble 00:00:50 Tan Agradecido (SoGrateful)  00:02:32 State of Mind - “Hocus Focus” 00:12:04 Main Topic Intro- Big Games in Small Packages 00:15:00 Jazz's 1st Game 00:20:15 Reggie's 1st Game 00:25:04 Jazz's 2nd Game 00:32:47 Reggie's 2nd Game 00:38:37 Jazz's 3rd Game 00:45:16 Reggie's 3rd Game(s) 00:50:41 En La Mesa 00:50:43 Botswana 00:58:50 Wine Cellar 01:04:47 Spectacular 01:12:06 La Gente - JeramiahBlob Music by:  @DretheProducer of Asteroid Muziq Logo Design: @punchboardcathedral Reach out! boardstatespod@gmail.com