Positively Board Gaming

• Big Group Games and 5 Games that Surprised Us

  A 34-person game retreat, a human-sized round of Codenames, and a marble “Kentucky Derby” set the stage for a conversation about games that surprise us—in the best ways. Jamey recaps three creative big-group “room party” games, while Mitchell shares five titles that defied expectations:Shifting Stones, Number Drop, QE, Fantasy Realms, and One Deck Dungeon. Plus: light banter, a concert detour, family game night picks, and a handy Just One table tip. 00:00 Cold open, smiles you can “hear” 00:xx Show format & quick banter (concert, high-school fame) 00:xx Family game night picks & Just One tip 00:xx Room-party #1: Stardew fishing → communal punch 00:xx Room-party #2: Human Codenames 00:xx Room-party #3: Marble “Derby” racing 00:xx Mitchell’s list: 5 games that surprised him 00:xx Design chat: why QE and Fantasy Realms feel “magical” 00:xx One Deck Dungeon → design inspiration 00:xx Listener questions & wrap board games, party games, big group games, Codenames, Human Codenames, marble racing, Shifting Stones, Number Drop, QE, Fantasy Realms, One Deck Dungeon, family game night, tabletop, Stonemaier, Vantage, game collection culling, how to curate board games, positive game cull, Stonemaier Games updates, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, campaign games keep or sell, Tokaido Duo solo mode, Smitten 2, Worm Span Dragon Academy, Bamboo board game, Board Game Ramblings keeper cull, gifting and donating board games, nostalgia in board games, components and production values,

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• Curating and Culling a Game collection

  How do you curate or cull a board game collection? Jamey Stegmaier and Mitchell Whitfield share positive, practical strategies for culling shelves, setting limits, and deciding what truly earns a place—plus thoughts on campaign games, “worlds on your shelf,” and Stonemaier reveals. Enjoyed this conversation? Subscribe, leave a rating, and tell us how you curate your collection. Which criteria matter most to you—and which titles are untouchable? Positively Board Gaming, Jamie Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Vantage board game, Star Wars Deckbuilding Game, analysis paralysis, gaming patience, virtual game night, summer board games, pets in Vantage, foil cards, tug of war game, Positively Board Gaming, Jamie Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Vantage board game, Saltfjord, Panda Spin, Zenith Board Game Arena, Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-earth, On Tour board game, 20 Strong, Foundations of Rome miniatures, Rolling Realms dice, Star Wars Deckbuilding Game, analysis paralysis, gaming patience, virtual game night, summer board games, pets in Vantage, foil cards, tug of war game, board game collection culling, how to curate board games, positive game cull, Stonemaier Games updates, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, campaign games keep or sell, Tokaido Duo solo mode, Smitten 2, Worm Span Dragon Academy, Bamboo board game, Board Game Ramblings keeper cull, gifting and donating board games, nostalgia in board games, components and production values, worlds on your shelf

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• Top 5 Games of the Summer and Two Truths & a Lie.

  Positively Board Gaming with Jamie Stegmaier and Mitchell Whitfield digs into summer standouts—Vantage, Saltfjord, Panda Spin, Zenith on Board Game Arena, and Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth—plus honest talk about analysis paralysis, table patience, and why sleep matters for gamers. Jamie’s “Games of Summer” list anchors favorite memories to specific plays: • Saltfjord tied to his Norwegian cruise—a perfect place-and-theme match. • Panda Spin as a surprise card-shedding gem with gorgeous foil flip sides that power up. • Zenith on Board Game Arena as a tug-of-war design that stuck with him after virtual game night. • Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth as a partner favorite that keeps delivering. • Vantage as the season’s highlight—rewarding across solo and group sessions, and newly enhanced with a playful “add your pets” template. Like, comment, and subscribe to support thoughtful, positive board-game conversations. Share your gaming “weakness,” the game that defined your summer, or your own Two Truths and a Lie. Positively Board Gaming, Jamie Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Vantage board game, Saltfjord, Panda Spin, Zenith Board Game Arena, Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-earth, On Tour board game, 20 Strong, Foundations of Rome miniatures, Rolling Realms dice, Star Wars Deckbuilding Game, analysis paralysis, gaming patience, virtual game night, summer board games, pets in Vantage, foil cards, tug of war gamePositively Board Gaming, Jamie Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Vantage board game, Saltfjord, Panda Spin, Zenith Board Game Arena, Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle-earth, On Tour board game, 20 Strong, Foundations of Rome miniatures, Rolling Realms dice, Star Wars Deckbuilding Game, analysis paralysis, gaming patience, virtual game night, summer board games, pets in Vantage, foil cards, tug of war game

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• Two Truths & a Lie and Games in a Shared Universe

  Mitchell Whitfield returns after a short break, and he and Jamey Stegmaier dive into friendship, laughter, and lessons learned through games. From relationship-ending Risk sessions to charades meltdowns, and from Dracula’s Curse to the challenges of designing within a game universe, this episode blends humor, honesty, and board-gaming insights. Enjoying the show? Subscribe to Positively Board Gaming on your favorite podcast app, and join us on the Stonemaier Games YouTube channel for the video version. Share your own “Two Truths and a Lie” in the comments—or tell us your favorite game series that lives in a shared universe. board games podcast, Positively Board Gaming, Jamey Stegmaier podcast, Mitchell Whitfield podcast, Stonemaier Games discussion, Expeditions vs Scythe, Pandemic board game spin offs, Azul series, Seven Wonders Duel, Dracula’s Curse board game, Fate of the Fellowship review, board game shared universe, tabletop gaming stories, board game design challenges, funny board game stories, Risk board game breakup, superhero board games, Marvel Dice Throne, Comic Hunters game, top RPG classes, favorite D&D classes, bard class, cleric healer story, dungeon crawl board games, superhero movies ranked, Black Panther movie, Fantastic Four 2025, live board game podcast, Positively Board Gaming Instagram, Positively Board Gaming, board game podcast, Mitchell Whitfield, Jamey Stegmaier, Stonemaier Games, Lords of Waterdeep deluxe edition, Battlestar Galactica board game, Comic Hunters game, Arydia board game, game reprint wishlist, best board games 2025, gaming podcast 2025, Vantage board game, Stonemaier Games Vantage, Kinfire Chronicles, board game therapy, comfort games, board game anticipation, board game hype, Roth Chip Theory, Tend IV Studio, Runar board game, gaming cruise, therapeutic board games, board game psychology, board games under $50, games with great table presence, Mistborn board game, surprise game mechanics, best value board games, Dice Miner, Fire Tower game, 20 Strong game, Sushi Roll board game, Red Rising Stonemaier, Spots board game, Compile card game, tactile board games, beautiful board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game stories, board game podcast, Board game reviews, board game unboxing, tabletop gaming, tabletop games, board games, board game design, game highlights, board game highlights, board game trivia, board game memories, game night tips, D&D, RPG, RPGs, RPG board games, rpg game reviews, rpg reviews, board game podcast, Positively Board Gaming live episode, Vantage board game review, immersive exploration board games, Stonemaier Games live show, quirky board game themes, board gaming community Q&A, Mitchell Whitfield interview, Jamey Stegmaier podcast, favorite TV shows for gamers, culling board game collections, board game treats, remote board game play

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• Positively Board Gaming: Live Show

  For the first time, Positively Board Gaming goes live—complete with live comments, spontaneous audience questions, and the energy only a real-time conversation can bring. Jamey and Mitchell open with “treats of the day” (featuring Japanese Kit Kats and chocolate caramels) before taking rapid-fire questions from viewers. Topics range from the games that make them smile most to the weirdest themes they enjoy, favorite acting roles, and the influence of music at the game table. A major highlight is Mitchell’s glowing first play of Vantage, which he describes as unlike anything he’s played—combining the best elements of exploration video games and tabletop immersion. The duo also talk about live game night traditions, quirky board game food picks, the joy (and occasional regret) of culling games, and lesser-known TV shows they love. Packed with community shout-outs, behind-the-scenes stories, and lots of laughter, this episode captures why Positively Board Gaming is more than a podcast—it’s a shared experience. 00:00 – Episode 21 goes live 04:42 – Treats of the day 10:35 – Audience Q&A: games that make us smile 17:12 – Weirdest board game themes 20:58 – Favorite projects from each other’s careers 27:50 – Discovering Vantage 40:18 – Acting, voice work & industry friendships 49:30 – Scholarly board game picks 56:11 – Gaming food choices 01:03:05 – Lesser-known TV shows worth watching 01:10:20 – Culling games from your collection 01:18:42 – Closing thoughts & gratitude superhero board games, Sentinels of the Multiverse, Marvel Dice Throne, Comic Hunters game, Marvel Villainous, Marvel Remix, top RPG classes, favorite D&D classes, bard class, cleric healer story, dungeon crawl board games, superhero movies ranked, Black Panther movie, Captain America movie, Fantastic Four 2025, live board game podcast, Positively Board Gaming Instagram, Positively Board Gaming, board game podcast, Mitchell Whitfield, Jamey Stegmaier, Stonemaier Games, Sees Candies review, Lords of Waterdeep deluxe edition, Battlestar Galactica board game, Comic Hunters game, Arydia board game, game reprint wishlist, best board games 2025, gaming podcast 2025, Vantage board game, Stonemaier Games Vantage, Kinfire Chronicles, board game therapy, comfort games, board game anticipation, board game hype, Roth Chip Theory, Tend IV Studio, Runar board game, gaming cruise, therapeutic board games, board game psychology, board games under $50, games with great table presence, Mistborn board game, surprise game mechanics, best value board games, Dice Miner, Fire Tower game, 20 Strong game, Sushi Roll board game, Red Rising Stonemaier, Spots board game, Compile card game, tactile board games, beautiful board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, board games we played at 13, Daggerheart RPG, Critical Role, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game stories, board game podcast, Board game reviews, board game unboxing, tabletop gaming, tabletop games, board games, board game design, game highlights, board game highlights, board game trivia, board game memories, game night tips, D&D, RPG, RPGs, RPG board games, rpg game reviews, rpg reviews, board game podcast, Positively Board Gaming live episode, Vantage board game review, immersive exploration board games, Stonemaier Games live show, quirky board game themes, board gaming community Q&A, Mitchell Whitfield interview, Jamey Stegmaier podcast, favorite TV shows for gamers, culling board game collections, board game treats, remote board game play

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