So Evan and I had a lot to catch up on...Enjoy this super random and super fun Post Show episode where we are completely unguided on topic or direction ..read more

We actually recorded and published this a while ago but we are updating here.  We hope you enjoy our review of ways to teach that might just work for your group ..read more

Welcome to the Super Post Show! We basically have a bunch of stuff to catch up on so enjoy the game related conversation! If you want to find more of us McKay is on Instagram as thebgcritic and evan is everywhere as Being Friends ..read more

Took a bit to get this one posted! In this episode we talk through what we take into consideration when we teach games.  ..read more

Mark LeBlanc theorized that there are 8 types of fun that people find satisfaction in. We take a deep dive into those 8 different types of fun and talk about the games that you may enjoy in each category.  To find more about Evan and McKay check our our instagram and youtube pages. The Board Game Critic & Being Friends ..read more

In this episode we had a super fun time discussing when and why we should or should not use house rules to change a Board Game. I'm sure you all have some experience with this and we would love to know your opinion. Where we ended was with a really uplifting message of treating people how you would board games. Before you go judging or trying to change people make sure you really understand them and give them a chance. Also accept that a game may not have been designed for you. Make sure you have all the information before you start messing with rules...and people. You can find more of McKay ..read more

McKay goes solo in this Episode of the Better Board Games Podcast! He talks about love lists and identifies some of the moments in Board games that bring joy and why. This is a far shorter episode without the fun back and forth but you may very well find it uplifting and enjoyable. Please feel free to get in contact with McKay by email at thebgcritic@gmail.com ..read more

In this Episode Evan and McKay talk through what Board Games have done for them in their lives. There may be a little bit of justification for the obscene amount of money that they have spent on board games throughout their lives.  If you want to find more of Evan and McKay you can follow them on Youtube and Instagram as Being Friends and The Board Game Critic ..read more

In this episode Evan and McKay dive deep into gameplay curves and what that means for preferences of board games. Do you like games that are more exciting at the beginning and taper off to a gentle end or the opposite? Let us know on Instagram if you get the chance! We also talk about how keeping lists of things that you love about life can generally make you a more optimistic person and perhaps improve you life. In the post show we talk about TV shows and new game acquisitions! Find us on Instagram and Youtube as Being Friends and The Board Game Critic ..read more

In this episode Evan and McKay talk about gateway games and how they play a part in your personal gaming journey. Are all games just a stepping stone to a more intense and involved game or is it okay to stop with gateway games and enjoy where you have come to? In the industry is there a negative stigmatism toward the term "gateway" games and how do we make sure that we aren't part of the problem? To find more about McKay check out The Board Critic on either Youtube or Instagram. To find more about Evan check out Being Friends on Youtube and/or Instagram ..read more