Operation: Game Night
Travis Smith, Jared Erickson, and Clay Gable get together to discuss the latest and greatest in board games in this weekly podcast. What's hot, what's hitting the table, featured discussions about board games and the board gaming culture, and the primary mission objective- to play more board games!
Podcasting since 2024 • 33 episodes
Operation: Game Night
Latest Episodes
OGN Ep 33: Engineer Thoughts on Engine Building Games
Engine building games create deeply satisfying gameplay experiences that mimic real-life decision-making through resource management and strategic planning. We explore what makes these games so compelling and highlight some of our all-time favo...
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OGN Ep 32: Weeknight Games are the New Dinner Party
We explore the world of weeknight gaming, discussing how board games can transform mundane weekdays into memorable social experiences while balancing time constraints and life responsibilities.• The group debates what makes a game suita...
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OGN Ep 31: Agricola's Comeback Tour & Board Game Mail Bag!
Tackling listener questions, we dive into board game characters we'd embody, house rules we implement, and how we respond when people dismiss board games as "just for kids."• Clay defends his monthly board game budget overages as necess...
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OGN Ep 30: Board Game Content Creation: The Inside Scoop
Taye from Instagram account Taye and Company (Instagram @Tae_Eat_Tea) joins us to share an insider's look at board game content creation, from getting review copies to maintaining publisher relationships while staying authentic.• Tae st...
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OGN Ep 29: Rummathon Royale, Five Tribes, & Card Games Built to Last
A fresh perspective on classic card games emerges as we discuss timeless favorites like Rummy and their modern adaptations. We dive into the creative process behind Rumathon Royale, exploring how nostalgia meets innovation.• Reflection ...
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