Off the Shelf 14 - WABCON Spring Part 1

Off the Shelf 14 - WABCON Spring Part 1

Before the main event kicks off, the hosts gather for a mini WABCON: a smaller, laid-back session to ease into the weekend. In this episode, we talk about the games we played during our warm-up gathering, share early thoughts, and start building the hype for the full convention. It’s a casual start, but the energy is already ramping up. WABCON Spring popped OFF!

SOTW 13 - The Golden Age of Board Games

In this episode of Spotlight of the Week, the crew tackles a big question: Are we living in the golden age of board games? With a flood of innovative designs, jaw-dropping production values, and more games than our shelves (and wallets) can handle, it certainly feels like a golden moment; but is it the peak or just another phase in an ever-evolving hobby? Join Tona, Erin, and Victor as they reflect on trends, hype cycles, and what might come next for the tabletop world.

WAB THOUGHTS 12 - The $20 Board Game Plan

What if you only had $20 to build the ultimate board game collection… but the prices were completely made up? In this episode, we dive into a fantasy board game draft where each title has a made-up price tag and strategy is everything. Do you go for one big-box banger or stack your shelf with budget brilliance? It’s Stockpile money meets meeples—let the bargain hunting begin!

Off the Shelf 11: Galactic Grabs – Light, Luxury, and Legacy

This week on Off the Shelf, we're reaching for the stars... literally. Tona, Erin, and Victor dive into Last Light, a real-time 4X race for dwindling resources on a dying star. Then it's full luxury with Galactic Cruise, where capitalism meets cosmic leisure. And finally, we unpack the ARCS expansion and what it adds to the space opera strategy experience. If you're into tension, tactics, or turbo-charged turns in the void, this one's for you.

Episode 10 - Let's Make a Deal

This week on WeAreBoard Podcast, our WAB THOUGHTS turn to table talk, trades, and strategic backstabbing. We’re diving into our favorite negotiation games. Whether it’s sweet-talking your way to victory or bluffing through a shady alliance, we’re talking about the games that bring out the inner wheeler-and-dealer in all of us. In our SPOTLIGHT of the WEEK, we explore the world of no-DM RPGs. Story-driven games that ditch the traditional game master in favor of collaborative mechanics. We talk about what makes them tick, why they’re gaining popularity, and a few titles that have caught our eye. Then it’s time to check in with the BMW segment, where we unpack some of the latest and most intriguing releases hitting the board game scene. There’s always something new to tempt the collection, and we’re here to help you sort the hype from the must-haves.