In this week’s episode we'll cover Abyss, our Game of the Week, discuss Enjoying the Hobby When You Can’t Find a Gamer  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Hidden Gems from 2004 - 2014! 00:00:00 - Introductions & What's Awesome In Gaming 00:22:52 - Game of the Week - Abyss 00:45:49 - School of Gaming - Enjoying the Hobby When You Can’t Find a Gamer 01:00:59 - High-Five - Hidden Gems from 2004 - 2014 ..read more

In this week’s episode we'll cover Pirate’s Cove, our Game of the Week, discuss Tips For Getting the Most Out of a Convention  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Second Edition Games! 00:00 - Intro: Follow-Up & What's Awesome 20:07 - Game of the Week: Pirate's Cove 42:58 - School of Gaming: Tips For Getting the Most Out of a Convention 55:23 - High-Five: Second-Edition Games ..read more

In this week’s episode we'll cover Cargo Noir, our Game of the Week, discuss Why Some Game Stores Are Failing  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five High Tension Games! 00:00 - Introduction, Game of the Year, Board Game Clubs 09:04 - Aqua: Biodiversity in the Oceans 17:38 - Game of the Week: Cargo Noir 42:20 - Why Some Game Stores Are Failing 56:40 - High-Tension Games ..read more

In this week’s episode we'll cover Concept Kids: Animals, our Game of the Week, discuss House Rules for Younger Players  in The School of Gaming,  and wrap it up by revealing our High-Five Relaxing Games! 00:00 - Dentistry, Follow-ups, and Games on the Shelf 19:30 - Concept Kids Animals: A Cooperative Game for Learning About Animals 40:19 - Simplifying and Shortening Games for Younger Players 54:01 - High-Five Relaxing Games ..read more

Summary In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, Doug and Michael discuss their high five games from 2021 that they hadn't yet played. They also talk about the challenge of finding games that the whole family will enjoy and the importance of having fun while gaming. They highlight the benefits of playing older titles and the joy of interacting and laughing with others during gameplay. In this part of the conversation, Doug and Michael discuss the concept of being in a reviewer bubble and the importance of being a player rather than just a critic. They then introduce the game of the week ..read more

In this conversation, Michael and Doug discuss their recent gaming experiences and interactions with listeners. They talk about the joy of playing games for the first time and the importance of learning and understanding the rules. They also discuss the competitive nature of some games and the different experiences they provide. Michael shares a heartwarming story about his daughter's love for board games. The conversation continues with a discussion of the game of the week, First in Flight, and its gameplay mechanics and educational value. Additionally, Doug and Michael discuss the tools that ..read more

In this episode of the GameSchooler podcast, the Doug and Michael discuss recent gaming experiences, and their game of the week, Pyramido. Pyramido is a tile placement game with interesting and meaningful choices. They also discuss the significance of storytelling in gaming, the connection between storytelling mechanisms and themes, the impact of setting in gaming, the creation of stories in gaming. And wrap it up with the high-five games from the last three years they still want to play. 00:00:00 - Introductions & Awesomeness 00:21:08 - Game of the Week: Pyramido 00:45:54 - School of Gam ..read more

In this episode, Doug and Michael discuss their recent experiences, including a story about encountering a wizard at a Goodwill store. They also talk about using roll and write games for handwriting practice and highlight the GameSchooler Discord server. Doug and Michael discuss the cooperative and engaging gameplay Forbidden Jungle, the Game of the Week. The conversation then shifts to the topic of adapting hobby games for the classroom, considering the constraints of time and player count. They discuss strategies such as utilizing solo modes, turning games into mini cooperative experiences ..read more

Summary In this episode of the Game Scholar Podcast, Doug and Michael follow-up on last week's high five list, the impact of screen time, a new fan group on Board Game Arena, the benefits of campaign and legacy games, and the bonding and friendship that can be fostered through gaming. They also highlight Colorbrain as their Game of the Week, a family-friendly trivia game that is accessible to players of all ages. They also delve into the concept of fighting the inner completionist in the School of Gaming segment. In the first part of the conversation, Doug and Michael discuss the concept of ex ..read more

In this episode of the Game Schooler podcast, the Doug & Michael discuss their new setup, share a Small World story, talk about instant turnoffs in gaming, and revisit their Game of the Week, Marvel United. They discuss the game's mechanics, art, affordability, and replayability. They also provide insights into the game's educational value and its ability to promote skills such as selflessness, problem-solving, and communication. The hosts share their personal preferences and discuss the importance of knowing what turns them off in a game. The hosts discuss various aspects of board games ..read more