Positively Board Gaming

On this 40th episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey and Mitchell take the show live and answer all of your questions...from holiday gaming and treats, to what you, the listeners, are looking forward to this holiday season. We hope you've enjoyed spending the last 40 weeks with us, and we're excited for what's to come; so make sure you subscribe...and leave us a comment if there's something that you'd like us to talk about! Happy Holidays, from all of us at Positively Board gaming:-) Board games, board game podcast, positively board gaming podcast, board game reviews, positive board game reviews, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, game reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Board games to play next, from Sushi Go Party to Gloomhaven Second Edition. Mitchell and Jamey swap “can’t-wait-to-play” picks, plus a smart take on game gifting and love languages. 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 39 01:12 – Live show timing talk 03:14 – Treat of the day, recovery, comfort food 13:44 – Mitchell’s “games I’m excited to play” list begins 15:10 – Sushi Go, Sushi Go Party, Sushi Roll 16:04 – Star Wars deck-building, Mandalorian add-on 16:25 – Invincible: The Card Game and Astro Knights system 17:13 – Mistwind and the flying whales hook 19:36 – Malia: Lands of Legends and time-of-day choices 22:21 – Trading in Gloomhaven for Second Edition 22:42 – Rove 23:57 – Jamie’s picks: Holiday Hills and Emberleaf 25:04 – Board game gift giving and love languages 40:01 – Wrap and goodbye Positively Board Gaming, board games to play, games to get to the table, Sushi Go Party, Sushi Go, Sushi Roll, Star Wars deckbuilding game, Mandalorian deckbuilding, Invincible card game, Astro Knights, Mistwind, flying whales board game, Malia Lands of Legends, Gloomhaven second edition, Rove board game, Holiday Hills board game, Emberleaf board game, board game gift ideas, board game love languages , board game podcast, board game reviews, Mitchell Whitfield, Jamey Stegmaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about Pax Unplugged, and things to be grateful for in 2025. Is there something or someone you're grateful for in the board gaming world? Were you able to attend Pax Unplugged this year? Let us know with a comment!! board games, board game reviews, board game podcast, pax unplugged, Stonemaier games, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey talk about "new to them" games that they've played in the past week, and Jamey tells Mitchell what bird he is (once you listen, it will make sense!). Enjoying the podcast? Make sure you subscribe and leave us a comment! board game convention, PAX Unplugged review, playing games with kids, Sushi Roll game, Patchwork board game, That’s Not a Hat, Bonanza card game, family board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game recommendations, teaching board games to kids, tabletop gaming conversation, board game podcast, board games, board game reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode breaks down the joy of board game conventions, why playing with designers changes everything, and how to choose games that work for kids. Mitchell and Jamey compare road trips, share new Trader Joe’s finds, and talk through the magic of discovering games that are new to you, even if they have been out for years. Chapters 00:00 – Banter and opening 00:56 – Why Jamey drove instead of flying 01:48 – Deer on highways and rural driving risks 03:56 – Tension and fatigue from long drives 05:09 – Family visit and birthday celebration 06:01 – Gelati Salt and Trader Joe’s stop 06:16 – PB&C crispy sticks 07:19 – Peanut butter crispy rice bites 07:35 – Pumpkin sandwich cookies 08:40 – How Trader Joe’s trains staff 11:02 – Dragon Dice and dice bag envy 12:58 – Why PAX Unplugged matters 13:40 – Joy of board game conventions 16:26 – Jamey’s three convention tiers 17:29 – Instant validation from strangers at conventions 17:57 – Discovering older games for the first time 19:44 – Playing with designers 22:54 – Jamey’s favorite part of Geekway 24:30 – Hotel stories 25:09 – Patchwork with Jamie’s nephew 27:09 – How That’s Not a Hat works 28:50 – Bonanza for large groups 29:09 – Sushi Roll as a hit for mixed ages 30:03 – What works for kids 31:23 – Things in Rings as an option 33:55 – Peanut butter M&M reward 35:29 – Listener questions and sign-off board game convention, PAX Unplugged review, playing games with kids, Sushi Roll game, Patchwork board game, That’s Not a Hat, Bonanza card game, family board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game recommendations, teaching board games to kids, tabletop gaming conversation, board game podcast, board games, board game reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices