Will It Game? Podcast

Will it Game? Episode 84 with Ali Plays a Lot

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:42:37 +0000

This week we’re pitching games that use multi-use cards to our guest Ali of Ali Plays a Lot. Will Ric’s dexterity game stand up against Ali’s questioning? Can Ryan kick flip his way into a win this week?

You can check out all of Ali’s video and gaming content on his LinkTree account. https://linktr.ee/aliplaysalot

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Will it Game? Episode 83 with Kimberly Tolson

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

This week we have educator and YouTuber Kimberly Tolson in the judges seat. We’re pitching two board games with a push your luck mechanic. With both Ric and Ryan pitching board games with food, which one will connect with Kimberly the most?

Stop by Kimberly’s YouTube channel, Tabletop Tolson to check out her hilarious board game content.

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Will it Game? Episode 82 with Stephanie of Brown House Board Games

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:07:34 +0000

This week our Instagram friend Stephanie of Brown House Board Games joins us in the guest judges seat. We’re pitching travel games to Stephanie to see if we can create a fun game that goes along with her profession. Will Ryan make loads of references that no one gets? Can Ric accurately portray the pains of air travel in cardboard form?

You can check out Stephanie’s content and follow her family on Instagram at Brown House Board Games.

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Will It Game? Episode 81 with Lance Hill

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this monumental 81st episode of Will it Game, we have Lance Hill of Funhill Games in the judges’ seat. Ric and Ryan are pitching two pick up and deliver games for Lance to judge. Will Ric’s pitch get a frosty reception? Will Ryan’s game pitch leave him on the wrong side of a left hook? Plus, in a complete turn of events, we have a third game pitch that was created by artificial intelligence! Will both our hosts lose to a robot?

You can check out Funhill Games at https://www.funhill-games.com. Look for Purim to hit Kickstarter the first week of March 2023.

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Will It Game? Episode 80 with Bob Crowell

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 04:04:28 +0000

Ric and Ryan from One Board Family are joined by Bob Crowell…. also from One Board Family. This week we’re pitching games about failed superheroes. Can Ryan find a hidden win with his social deduction game? Or will Ric’s game of heroes with a dirty secret come out on top?

You can find Bob where you find One Board Family. We’re @oneboardfamily on all the socials.

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Will it Game? Episode 79 with Mondo Davis

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 02:14:12 +0000

In this episode of Will it Game?, we attempt to alienate all our board game listeners by talking about sports for 20 minutes. Our guest judge is designer Mondo Davis, a fan of sports and board games. Will Ric reinvent how we think of legacy games? Can Ryan handle the amount of hate mail coming his way?

You can check out Mondo’s next game Color Field which will be available through Kickstarter toward the end of February 2023. You can follow Mondo on TikTok at @gamesbymondo.

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Will it Game? Episode 78 with AnnaMaria Phelps

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We’ve got some terrible game pitches for your ears and an excellent guest judge for today’s episode. AnnaMaria Phelps is with us to judge our board game pitches with the theme of “Haute Cuisine”. We have convinced AnnaMaria that we have class, just wait until we share these game ideas!

AnnaMaria Phelps is the founder of Violet Daisy Games, a new publishing company that was launched in 2022. Check out their upcoming releases at https://violetdaisygames.com/.

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Will it Game? Episode 77 with Nathan Thornton

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:05:00 +0000

This week game designer Nathan Thornton is back as our guest judge. Since our game pitches didn’t scare him away 2 years ago, we figured we should give it another shot. Ric and Ryan are going to pitch there best “Atlanta” themed game. Will either of us give Nathan an authentic big city experience without the need to leave his home office chair?

Nathan is the designer behind Medium, the insanely fun Green Team Wins and AEG’s latest release, That Old Wallpaper. You can follow him on Twitter at @StormChaserGame.

(Please excuse all the conversation about Summer now that we’re getting close to Fall. This was recorded in the middle of Summer.)

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Will it Game? Episode 76 with KC Ogbuagu

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the podcast, we have Kenechukwu Ogbuagu sitting in as our guest judge. KC is the founder of Nibcard Games, a game company bringing Nigerian culture into board gaming. This week Ric and Ryan are pitching games about mythical creatures. Will Ric’s reskin of a popular game be a hit? Will Ryan pitch a game that even he struggles to pronounce?

KC has also created Nibcard Game Café which has brought members of the community around the game table since 2019. You can also find out more about his founding of the African Boardgame Convention (ABCon) at https://theabcon.com.

Plus, check out KC’s new game Campus Wahala which is on Kickstarter now through September 18, 2022. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cowriegames/campus-wahala

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Will It Game? Episode 75 with Dave Houck

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Another episode, another couple of weird pitches. This week, we’re pitching emoji games to our guest Dave Houck, better known as Board Game Dave.

This week, it’s emojis that we’re trying to build our games around. Ryan’s got an interesting, press-your-luck twist on Just One, while Ric is taking a big swing with his game focused on espionage.

Board Game Dave describes himself as an elementary music teacher who’s obsessed with board games. You can find him on YouTube putting out new videos every Sunday morning, or on Instagram.

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Will It Game? Episode 74 with Dani Effertz

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:52:42 +0000

Our guest judge this week is Dani Effertz of Sovranti. Will Ryan’s infatuation with the online gaming platform make him the teacher’s (or judge’s) pet? Or will Ric’s inability to pronounce ‘Sovranti’ correctly win her over?

This week, the guys will be pitching roll ‘n’ write games. Ric’s flipping out over his gymnastics-based game, while Ryan is hoping to make a better coffee-themed game than he did in the last episode.

Dani Effertz serves as the community manager for Sovranti, a relatively new digital board gaming platform. You can get a free trial with code ‘ONEBOARDFAMILY’ for being an awesome Will It Game listener! She’s also a contributor on Dialing It In on the Hungry Gamer YouTube channel.

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Will it Game? Episode 73 with Dani Standring

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

This week on the podcast we have Dani Standring, one of our favorite TikTok creators in the board game space. Dani asked us to create two games that revolve around beverages and today she’ll receive two wildly different pitches. Will Ryan’s caffeinated pitch be enough to impress our guest judge? Will Ric’s game accidently teach your kids advanced Algebra? Dani has a tough decision in this episode of Will it Game.

You can follow Dani Standring on TikTok or Instagram for some incredibly funny video content.

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Will it Game? Episode 72 with A Meeple Family

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:01:00 +0000

We’re back and ready to pitch some games! With almost a year hiatus, Ric and Ryan are ready to share half-baked board game creations with you the audience and our poor guest judges.

This week Amber and Josh of A Meeple Family join us in the judges seat. Can Ric and Ryan pitch two educational games that engage the whole family? Will Ryan’s game end with your child in tears? You’ll have to listen to find out.

Amber and Josh create board game content as A Meeple Family on YouTube and Instagram. You can check out their video content to find a new board game that your whole family will enjoy.

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Will it Game? Episode 71 with Brennan, Nick and Jack

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:59 +0000

This week we have a panel of judges ready to harshly pass judgment on our terrible game pitches. Brennan, Nick and Jack are 3 gentlemen who created a card game at a T.G.I Fridays. That makes them more than qualified to judge our game pitches on the topic of “the life of a mosquito”. Will Ryan just recycle a roll and move vampire game from the 80’s? Can Ric actually pitch a board game that has an MSRP of under $200?

Reinforcements is a card game coming to Kickstarter from our 3 guest judges. Be sure to visit to Reinforcements Kickstarter campaign when it launches on October 19, 2021. https://www.reinforcementscg.com/

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Will it Game? Episode 70 with Lizzy Funkhouser

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 03:27:48 +0000

This week the one and only Lizzy Funkhouser takes the guest judge seat for Will it Game. We’ll craft our best “history” themed board games for Lizzy to judge. Can Ric create a board game that brings in the votes? Will Ryan’s pitch give our guest judge the creeps?

Lizzy Funkhouser runs the Board Game Spotlight which can be found on Facebook, YouTube and all over social media. Check out Lizzy and Derek’s new 2-player board game series they started over the Summer.

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S6E05 – The One Where We Look Back

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:12:57 +0000

Our little family gaming website is already 5 years old! Can you believe it? This week we’re taking a look back at games that we’ve reviewed in July over the past half a decade. Do our “ancient” thoughts on these game hold up?

Here are a few highlights:

Ric creates intro music that no one was asking for
Ryan has to explain the difference between gum and board games
Ryan’s love for a 2-player staple is replaced with a new love

And what have we been playing lately?

Juicy Fruits from Capstone Games/Deep Print Games
The Market: A Pocket Game from G. Wesley Cone
BOSK from Floodgate Games
Hunt a Killer: Death at a Dive Bar

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Will It Game? Episode 69 with Chris Goodlet

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

This week we have Chris Goodlet of the Charity Boardgamer sitting in the guest judge seat. His requested board game theme is all about that sweet music of the orchestra. Will Ric’s pitch be music to Chris’ ears? Will Ryan’s pitch hit all the right notes?

You can check out the work that Chris does as the Charity Boardgamer at www.thecharityboardgamer.com or follow him on Facebook or on Twitch to watch the latest gaming stream.

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Will It Game? Episode 68 with Martin Gonzalvez

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

This week the print and play master himself Martin Gonzalvez is our guest judge. He’s given us the task of pitching board games based on John Carpenter movies. Does Ric’s game pitch start our guest judges’ engine? Will Ryan’s pitch send Martin running in fear of his life?

You can check out all the awesome print and play games that Martin is playing at Martin’s Print and Play Hideaway on Facebook. You can also check out Martin’s podcast Solosaurus for your solo gaming needs.

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Will it Game? Episode 67 with Tony P. Henderson

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:15:11 +0000

This week we have podcaster and friend Tony P. Henderson on the show. This is Tony’s second time as a guest judge on Will it Game. Ric and Ryan will work to impress Tony as they pitch two “interesting” games based on Saturday Night Live. Will Ric create a new cinematic multiverse starring John Goodman? Can Ryan finish a game pitch without Ric sabotaging his game?

You can learn more about Tony through his podcast the Tony P. Oddcast or check out his pop culture YouTube channel today.

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Will it Game? Episode 66 with Ronak Chitalia

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000

This week we’re taking a trip to the beach for some Summer fun with our guest judge Ronak Chitalia of Chai & Games. Will Ric gross out our guest with the sights and sounds of the beach? Can Ryan pitch an Earth shaking good game for our guest?

Ronak Chitalia creates content for the Chai & Games YouTube channel on a regular basis. You can also visit the Chai & Games Board Game Cafe in Mumbai India.

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Will it Game? Episode 65 with Fertessa Allyse

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:50:33 +0000

We’re back!!! It’s time for more ridiculous game pitches with some of the most fun people in the board game industry. Today we’re kicking off a new set of episodes with game designer Fertessa Allyse. Ric and Ryan are pitching two sloth based games that are very different. Will Ryan’s game pitch hit the sweet spot? Does Ric understand what a sloth is? Only Fertessa can decide which of these pitches make the cut.

You can check out Fertessa’s board game Book of Villainy on Kickstarter now through July 1, 2021. Check out our full preview of the game here.

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S6E04 – The One Where Ryan’s Getting Older

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 03:56:49 +0000

Ryan’s turning 40! In this episode, he looks back to see how he has changed as a gamer in the past 10 years.

Here are a few highlights:

Ric keeps coughing on the mic.
Ryan goes off to sell some of his games and comes back with an arcade machine.
Ric expresses his hatred for plants.

And what have we been playing lately?

Agropolis from Button Shy Games
Fossil Canyon from Polymath Play
Funkoverse from Funko Games
Destinies from Lucky Duck Games

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S6E03 – The One about a Year of Digital Gaming

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:29:17 +0000

This week Ric is back with Ryan as they reflect on their favorite games to play digitally over the past year.

Here are a few highlights:

Ryan smells nice.
Ric fusses at Ryan for getting rid of his copy of Alhambra.
Ryan talks way too much about gloves.

Are you more curious about the board games we discuss? Oh, well here you go.

Skull from Asmodee (current version)
Gorinto from Grand Gamers Guild
Kōhaku from Gold Seal Games and 25th Century Games

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S6E02 – The One About Gaming in Person

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:52 +0000

This week Bob and Ryan hold down the podcast while Ric spends his time playing actual sports.

Here are a few highlights:

Bob has the most apathetic intro of all time.
Bob admits to fanning himself with new rulebooks.
Ryan forgets what a hexagon is.

Oh yeah, we also talk about a few board games. You might enjoy checking them out.

A Gentle Rain from Mondo Games
Lost Ruins of Arnak from Czech Games Edition
BEEZ from Next Move Games

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S6E01 – The One That Took 10 Months

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:30:55 +0000

Oh snap, we’re back! Yes, it’s been 10 months since we’ve put out any episodes of the One Board Podcast. But hey, we’re vaccinated now, so we can resume the podcast that we’ve always recorded at a distance in the first place.

Here’s a few highlights:

Ryan talks about how he murdered bonsai trees
Ric explains how a toddler prevents you from gaming, unless it’s by yourself
Ryan discusses how it’s becoming One Board Bearded Guy over at his house
We both talk about how we worked to keep our sanity and board gaming going during the pandemic

Oh yeah, we also talk about a few board games. You might enjoy checking them out.

King of 12 from Lucky Duck Games
Zombicide, 2nd Edition from CMON
Stardew Valley: The Board Game from Concerned Ape
Ada Lovelace: Legacy of the Analytical Engine from Robin David

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Will it Game? Episode 64 with Jay Cormier

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:42:05 +0000

This week we’ve got game designer Jay Cormier sitting in the judgment seat. He’s the designer behind over a dozen games like Belfort, Rock Paper Wizard, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Junk Art and most recently Mind MGMT. Our theme this week is about using cards in unique ways. Will Ryan’s upgraded game idea impress Jay? Can Ric’s innovative idea create a new genre of games? Will you throw up when you hear Ric eating a salad for the next 17 minutes?

You can find Jay at Off The Page Games. Learn more about Mind MGMT here.

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Will it Game? Episode 63 with Josh Cappel & Daryl Chow

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 03:23:56 +0000

This week we have Josh Cappel and Daryl Chow as our guest judging duo. In this episode Ric and Ryan do their best to pitch board games around the topic of puppets. Can Ric sing his way to victory with his classic movie throwback? Will Ryan’s game pitch ruin the idea of felt puppets for children around the globe?

Josh and Daryl are the designers behind In Too Deep, a game currently being funded through Kickstarter. Ric enjoyed his time with the digital demo of the game in his preview that you can read here. You can find Josh Cappel’s work at Burnt Island Games and Kids Table Board Gaming. You can find Daryl Chow’s work at Origame.

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Will it Game? Episode 62 with Tom Vasel

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:03:34 +0000

Tom Vasel has reviewed thousands of games and tonight he may have two new ones to add to the review pile. Tom Vasel is the creator of The Dice Tower, a gaming site that is known around the world. In this episode Ric and Ryan pitch two games with the theme of “grocery stores”. Will Ric’s game pitch have our guest judge sweating? Can Ryan wrap his head around the very concept of a grocery store?

You can learn more about The Dice Tower at www.dicetower.com and check out Tom’s thousands of reviews along with loads of video content on their YouTube channel.

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Will it Game? Episode 61 with Gil Hova

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:03:45 +0000

This week we’re joined by designer, podcaster and publisher Gil Hova. As the owner of Formal Ferret games, our theme has to revolve around ferrets. Will Ryan’s game pitch wiggle it’s way into Gil’s good graces? Does Ric’s over the top game pitch bring the fan fair?

You can learn more about Gil’s games at FormalFerretGames.com. You can check out his latest game High Rise in Ric’s review of the game or on the Formal Ferret web store. Look for The Rival Networks coming to retail in Q4 2020.

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Will it Game? Episode 60 with Melissa and Kevin Delp

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:00:23 +0000

This week we’re pitching tile placement games to our two guest judges Melissa and Kevin Delp of Tantrum House! Can Ryan pull inspiration from the animal kingdom for his pitch? Will Ric’s pitch just seem like taking on a second job?

Melissa and Kevin Delp are one of the families of Tantrum House, a media group that covers gaming for the whole family. You can check out some of the great work Tantrum House does through their YouTube channel and you can support them in their 7th season as content creators here.

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Will it Game? Episode 59 with Marc Specter

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:30:01 +0000

This week Marc Specter of Grand Gamers Guild takes the judges seat. He has asked us to pitch games based on the Stranger Things IP. Can Ryan produce a game that is worthy of this license? Will Ric put together a game that has such a deep cut that everyone listening is confused?

Get the latest info on a new expansion for Endangered that hits Kickstarter on August 11, 2020. Endangered: New Species will bring new wildlife to this great cooperative game.

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Will it Game? Episode 58 with Presh Wonah

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:16 +0000

This week our guest judge is board game enthusiast Presh (Precious) Wonah from Nigeria. Presh has previously been part of NIBCARD Games and contributes to the Nigerian tabletop community. Ryan and Ric attempt to pitch games that include “destructive insects”. Will Ryan’s digital to tabletop game idea impress our judge? Can Ric successfully entertain a baby, pitch a board game and keep his sanity all at once?

You can follow Presh Wonah on Twitter @boardgame_Presh and check out the games being developed in Nigeria at NibcardGames.com.

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Will it Game? Episode 57 with Reiner Knizia

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:40:58 +0000

This week we have the prolific designer Reiner Knizia on the show as our guest judge. Reiner brings his experience of creating more than 700 games to our silly little show. Ric and Ryan attempt to impress him with two game pitches with an Egyptian theme. Is Ryan’s game pitch up to the snuff of our guest judge? Will Ric’s pitch awaken a swarm of locusts?

The classic Reiner Knizia game Tutankhamun is being republished by 25th Century Games starting July 28, 2020 on Kickstarter. You can see our full preview of the game by clicking here.

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Will It Game? Episode 56 with Ta-Te Wu

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:48:07 +0000

Cats! Coffee! Let’s make a game! This week we have game designer Ta-Te Wu as our guest judge. He’s known for his self-published games Promenade, Cat Rescue and his latest game that is shipping right now, Cleocatra. Ric and Ryan have two very different ideas of pitching board games with the theme of cats and coffee. Will Ric’s game pitch have our guest throwing money at his idea? Can Ryan make our guest laugh with the idea of a cat in a business suit?

You can learn more about Ta-Te’s game designs at SunriseTornado.com. Check out Cleocatra at the Kickstarter link here.

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Will It Game? Episode 55 with Sarah Shah

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:00:16 +0000

This week on the podcast, our guest judge Sarah Shah makes a fast and decisive ruling on two crappy worker placement game pitches. Sarah is the creator of Board Games in a Minute, a video series that covers board games in just 60 seconds. Can Ric bring a squeaky clean game pitch to the table? Will Ryan’s game pitch cause anxiety for our guest judge?

You can find Sarah’s minute long board game coverage on the One Minute Board Game YouTube channel or follow her on Twitter at @Puffindor.

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Will it Game? Episode 54 with Our Family Plays Games

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:23:59 +0000

This week Starla and Mik from Our Family Plays Games join us as our guest judges for the show. This couple along with their son Grant are sharing their love of gaming with families from every background. Ric and Ryan are going to try and pitch their best worker placement games to our guests. Is Ric’s game pitch just a dud with a shiny coat of paint? Will Ryan’s game pitch be something worthy to publish?

You can find all the great videos from Our Family Plays Games on their YouTube channel and follow them on Twitter (@our_plays) to get their latest content.

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Will it Game? Episode 53 with Tim Eisner

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:00:37 +0000

On the episode this week we have guest judge Tim Eisner, the designer of The Grimm Masquerade, March of the Ants, Wonderlands War and Canopy which is on Kickstarter starting on June 23rd. This week the game pitches are based on the theme of “birthday parties”. Will Ric pitch a game that makes getting older sound cool? Can Ryan bully our guest judge into voting for his game pitch?

You learn more about Canopy in our preview for the game. Check out the Kickstarter project starting on June 23, 2020. Learn more about Tim’s games at WeirdCityGames.com.

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S5E20 – The One About More Important Things

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:54:56 +0000

This podcast has been absent for a couple weeks as our families and communities take time for more important things. In this episode of the show, we take time to talk about how our communities are made better by diversity. In the second half of the show, we share a list of games from black designers that are doing great things in the industry.

If you are looking for incredible designers, artists and publishers of color, head over to this list that designer Elizabeth Hargrave has been curating.

Thank you to Jeremy Baker (@FancyPantsBoard) for giving us permission to use Omari’s interview audio. Additional music in this episode is from Makaih Beats.

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Will it Game? Episode 52 with Alan Gerding

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 11:00:44 +0000

This week we’ve got Alan Gerding back on the podcast! Alan was our very first guest judge on the show way back in episode 3. Ric and Ryan are pitching “cash grab” games. Can Ryan sell his game pitch for a cool $19.95? Will Ric’s pitch be so meta that it blows your mind?

You can catch up with Alan, his games and the content he creates over at Tuesday Knight Games.

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Will it Game? Episode 51 with Erik Dewey

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:46:31 +0000

Will it Game is back! After pitching 100 terrible games, we’re ready to pitch a hundred more. This week we have Erik Dewey of On Board Games as our guest judge. Ric and Ryan are ready to pitch their best dog show themed games to impress our judge. Will Ric’s game based on a classic mockumentary get our judges attention? Will Ryan’s game pitch land him in the dog house?

You can learn more about our guest judge Erik over at InverseGenius.com and check out their podcasts today.

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S5E19 – The One About Virtual Conventions

Thu, 14 May 2020 02:49:07 +0000

In this weeks episode Ric shares his experiences playing La Granja on Board Game Arena while Ryan talks about trading bonds in Exchange. Plus, we take a look at the upcoming online magazine from Everything Board Games coming to Kickstarter this month.

With so many conventions going virtual this year, we’re talking about some of the online cons that are planned over the next two months.

CMON Virtual Expo – May 16-17
Con of Champions – May 23-25
Renegade Con – June 5-7
Origins Online – June 19-21

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S5E18 – The One About Print & Play Games

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 03:47:37 +0000

This week we’ve got Ric, Bob and Ryan talking about the games they’re playing. Ric has been enjoying the two-player game Targi, Ryan has been knee deep in Clank Legacy and Bob has been helping play test Fate of the West.

Our topic of the show is about the amazing Print & Play games available online. Check out the links to all the games and resources we chat about during the episode.

PnP Arcade – www.pnparcade.com
Facebook Groups
- Martin’s Print & Play Hideaway
- Roll & Write Games
Button Shy Print & Play Files
Tiny Farms Game – Download from BGG
Juegos Roll & Write – Roll & Write files

Timestamps for this episode:
[01:58] What we’ve been playing
[16:10] Let’s chat about Print & Play Games

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Will it Game? Episode 50 with Isaac Childres

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:36:17 +0000

It’s episode 50! This week we have a very special guest on the show. Our guest judge is Isaac Childres, the creator of Gloomhaven, the co-designer of Return to Dark Tower and his latest creation Frosthaven. With such a fabulous guest on the show, Ric and Ryan thought they would put together two amazing game pitches in hopes of impressing Isaac. Unfortunately, both of them dropped the ball, spent 45 seconds on their game pitches and made total fools of themselves. In other words, it’s a pretty normal episode. Will Ric have enough fuel in the tank to pull out a win? Can Ryan roll his way to yet another victory?

Be sure to check out the amazing games that Isaac creates at Cephalofair Games. Be sure to check into the Frosthaven Kickstarter that is live now through May 1, 2020.

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Will it Game? Episode 49 with Lindsey Rode

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:12:58 +0000

This week we welcome designer Lindsey Rode to the show as your guest judge. She’s the creative director at Dog Might Games and she’s more than qualified to judge two terrible board game pitches. Ric and Ryan are pitching games based on “ghost stories and urban legends” in honor of a new, previously unannounced game that Lindsey is working on. Can Ryan frighten our guest judge into voting for his game pitch? Or, will Ric be able to scare up a win this week?

You can check out the work Lindsey is doing by following her on Twitter @Linzy_Rd and look for her game Labyrinthos to hit stores this year.

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S5E17 – The One About Digital Board Games

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:22:35 +0000

This week Ric and Ryan podcast from their underground bunkers as we spend our 3rd or 4th week in quarantine, honestly we’re losing track. This week we discuss Unmatched: Robin Hood vs. Bigfoot, The Kings Guild, Truck Off: the Roll and Write and Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Carlton House & Queen’s Park.

Ric takes some time with our guest Andrew Miller of AndHeGames to talk about The Cloud Dungeon 2 and providing games for families dealing with COVID-19.

We end the episode talking about the digital versions of the board games we’ve been playing. How do they stack up to the analog versions of the same game?

Timestamps for this episode:
[05:00] What we’ve been playing
[19:35] Interview with Andrew Miller
[37:00] Digital Board Gaming

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Will it Game? Episode 48 with AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:40:05 +0000

This week on Will it Game we have our guest judge AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps here to judge our architecture themed board games. Some how Ric and Ryan find a way to offend a really nice reality star and a world renowned architect in the matter of 20 minutes. Will Ryan’s game pitch be up to code? Does Ric have the design eye to create a masterpiece?

Stay up to date with AnnaMaria Jackson-Phelps through @GirlsPlay_Games and be sure to check out her work on www.girlsgameshelf.com.

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S5E16 – The One About the Pandemic

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 02:07:08 +0000

QUICK NOTE: During this episode we talk about gaming a distance and staying healthy during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please consult CDC guidelines and instructions based on where you live.

In this episode Ric and Ryan talk about being stuck indoors and some of the games they’ve been playing. We talk with Mark of LudoCherry about tabletop inspired clothing and their Kickstarter project that is now running until April 1, 2020.

In our topic of the show, we mention some of the ideas we have for gaming during the pandemic and how we can stay safe in this very weird time.

Timestamps for this episode:
[01:55] What we’ve been playing
[17:40] Interview with Mark of LudoCherry
[25:55] Thoughts on Gaming During the Pandemic

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Will it Game? Episode 47 with Five24 Labs

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:30:59 +0000

This week we have Rachael and Justin Blaske of Five24 Labs. They are the creators of the Mint Tin games that are fun to play and amazingly portable. In this episode Ric and Ryan are going to pitch their best taco themed games. Will Ryan serve up another winning idea? Can Ric create an epic game where cheese holds all the power?

Mint Control is the latest in the line of mint games and is being funded through Kickstarter now until March 27, 2020. You can learn more about Five24 Labs on their website at www.five24labs.com.

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Will it Game? Episode 46 with Storm Chaser Games

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:28:48 +0000

This week we have Danielle and Nathan of Storm Chaser Games on the show. They’re going to judge our “small town beauty shop” themed games. Pitching games around this theme cause some hair raising results! Will Ric’s weaponized wigs give him a victory? Is Ryan’s pitch nothing more than a weird fever dream? Be sure to share your thoughts on these game pitches in the comments below or on the One Board Family Facebook page.

Stay up to date on everything that Danielle and Nathan are creating by following them on Twitter at @StormChaserGame. You can pick up a copy of Medium at your local game store, on Amazon, or at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide.

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S5E15 – The One About Return Policies

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:24:51 +0000

This week we’ve pack a total of 4 games into our first segment. Ric and Ryan chat about their time playing Point Salad, Golden Girls Funkoverse, Heaven & Ale and Tumble Town. We also give a quick recap of a local convention where One Board Family shared their love of gaming.

In our topic of the show, Ric and Ryan talk about the new changes to the Asmodee return policy that has caused some uproar online recently. We talk about who this policy hurts most and why this move may change the way that we purchase this publishers games in the future. Follow these links to read the Asmodee Return Policy FAQ along with the excellent blog from Jamey Stegmaier that we reference during the episode.

Timestamps for this episode:
[05:10] What we’ve been playing
[28:27] Thoughts on the Asmodee Return Policy

This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Gorinto, the a beautiful abstract game from Grand Gamers Guild, now on Kickstarter through March 4, 2020.

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