In this very special episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik take some time to celebrate 500+ episodes of gaming goodness.

We talk to or hear from:

(2:00) Scott Nicholson

(26:38) Stephen from the Spiel

(27:47) Eric Summerer

(43:35) Kathleen Mercury

(47:44) Michael Coe from Gamelyn Games

And a big thank you to all of our listeners for these past 500 episodes.

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OBG 500: Celebration Part I

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played lately, including:  
 * Agents of SMERSH the Epic Edition
 * Oathsworn
 * The Pumpkin Problem
 * ISS Vanguard

  (26:35) Then, they reflect on the past 16 years of broadcasting and changes in the game industry.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames [https://twitter.com/OnBoardGames]

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OBG 499: Reflection

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with The Podfather of Gaming himself, Stephen Buonocore [https://podfathergaming.com/] about games they've played lately, including:  
 * Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game
 * Cold Case - A Pinch of Murder
 * Superskill Pinball - Star Trek
 * Dark Elf Dice
 * Frosthaven
 * EscapeWelt Puzzle box Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/forceofelements/force-of-elements-miniature-escape-rooms-and-3d-puzzles?ref=discovery&term=escape]

  (29:19) Then, they talk about the World Series of Boardgaming (promo code: podfather) and this year's Essen game fair.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames [https://twitter.com/OnBoardGames]

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OBG 498: Headin' to Essen

In this episode of On Board Games, Don and Erik talk with Joe Slack about games they've played lately, including:  
 * Friday
 * Dungeon World
 * GI Joe Deck Builder: Shadow of the Serpent
 * Gloomhaven App
 * Steampunk Rally
 * Vampire The Masquerade Rivals: Heart of Europe
 * The Birthday Burglar

  14 Frantic Minutes Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crazylikeabox/14-frantic-minutes]   (18:27) Then, they talk designing games that play in real-time.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames [https://twitter.com/OnBoardGames]

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OBG 497: A Real Time Experience

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don are joined by Jon Maness to review a whole bunch of games including:
 * Welcome To...
 * The House of Wisdom - https://unclezezzeac.games/the-house-of-wisdom
 * Costume Party Detective/Assassin
 * Dungeon Mayhem
 * Dungeon Party
 * Vampire: The Masquerade - Rivals : Shadows and Shrouds
 * Anchorman
 * Trogdor
 * Monster Crunch
 * Oathsworn

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OBG 496: Review-a-palooza

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Laurie Blake from No Rolls Barred about games they've played lately, including:
 * Wonderland's War
 * Return to Dark Tower
 * Bristol 1350
 * Black Death

  No Rolls Barred [https://www.youtube.com/c/NoRollsBarred]   (26:36) Then, they talk about color commentary in games like Blood on the Clocktower.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames [https://twitter.com/OnBoardGames]

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OBG 495: Commentary on the Clocktower

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Isaac  talk about games they've played lately, including:
 * My Fathers Work
 * GI Joe Deckbuilder
 * The future of legacy games

  (17:25) Then, they talk what steps to take when you are ready to start physically designing your game.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon account: http://www.patreon.com/obg   Twitter: @onboardgames [https://twitter.com/OnBoardGames]

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OBG 494: Cards on the Table

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Robert Searing to  talk
about games they've played lately, including:
 * Outer Rim
 * Funkos new Jurrasic Park game
 * Chronicles of Avel
 * The Librarians card game
 * Agents of SMERSH
 * Secrets of the Lost Station
 * Vampire the Masquerade: Rivals

  Robert Searing https://www.inserthere.me/   (21:14) Then, they talk about
Robert's trip to this year's GenCon.   Inverse Genius:
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OBG 493: GenCon 2022

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games they've played
lately, including:
 * Exit Orient Express
 * GI Joe RPG
 * Gravwell
 * Burgle Bros
 * Erik's results with storing games with the Bin Packing Problem

  (11:52) Then, they talk about issues in their gaming group and possible
solutions.   Inverse Genius: http://www.inversegenius.com/   Patreon
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OBG 492: Party Problems

In this episode of On Board Games, Erik is joined by Reed Little to talk about
games they've played lately, including:
 * Masks
 * EscapeWelt https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fort-knox-pro--2#/
 * Star Wars Outer Rim with the Unfinished Business Expansion
 * Production copy of Blood on the Clocktower
 * C4 Labs Die coaster
   https://www.c4labs.com/product-category/gaming-products/gaming-accessories/

  (14:27) Then, they take a look at super hero RPGs. The history, the difference
between them and other RPGs, and what they look for in one.   Inverse Genius:
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OBG 491: We Can Be Heroes

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