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Board Games Insider

Board Games Insider
Board Game Geek
Portal Games
World Series Of Board Gaming
Bggcon
Kickstarter
Tantrumcon
Pax Unplugged
Dungeons and Dragons
Play To Z
Dice Tower Network
Cool Stuff Inc.
Imperial Miners
Mayfair Games
Essen Spiel
Game Balancing
Tabletop Gaming
Above Board TV
Board Game Industry
AI and Artwork
Community Engagement

Board Games Insider: Where We Make You The Insider!

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BGI 413 The One About Wild Corporate Valuations and Great Company Turnarounds

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BGI 412 The One About Crowdfunding Campaign Analysis

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Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube

Corey Thompson / Above Board T... more

BGI 411 The One About GAMA Expo News and “GAMA Drama“

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Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube

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BGI 410 The One About Awards in Hobby Gaming

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Ignacy Trzewiczek / Portal Games: website | FB | Twitter | Youtube

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Recent Guests

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Episode: BGI 402 The One about 2026
Frank Kulkman
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Episode: BGI 392 The One After Essen
Amelie LaRoche
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Episode: BGI 359 The One About More Tariffs
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Episode: BGI 359 The One About More Tariffs
Natalie Podd
Episode: BGI 359 The One About More Tariffs
Alex Schmidt
Friend of the podcast and COO of Stonemaier Games
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Episode: BGI 305 “The One About News from Nuremberg… and Japan”
Lincoln Damerst
Noted personality in board gaming and frequent video contributor.
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Episode: BGI 300 – The LIVE One and with HUGE NEWS!
Ray Greenlee
Voiceover artist and contributor to the podcast's audio elements.
Ray Greenlee Voice Over
Episode: BGI 300 – The LIVE One and with HUGE NEWS!

Hosts

Corey Thompson
Co-host of Board Games Insider and a prominent figure with Above Board TV; frequent traveler and industry contributor.
Stephen Buonocore
Co-host and industry veteran, known as The Podfather Of Gaming; CEO of Stronghold Games.
Ignacy Trzewiczek
President of Portal Games; frequent collaborator and co-host with extensive industry knowledge.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • Middling Board Games News Show

    First off, the host Stephen is obnoxious and self-righteous. Daddy clearly didn’t stroke his ego enough as a child as he’s always listing the events where he’ll be the honored speaker, he rests on the laurels of his accomplishments at Stronghold, and makes sure to remind you of all of his travels (I guess so we know he has some money?). He loves talking about his Corvette here and there whilst speaking out about the false narrative of climate change. He just can’t even cope with tariffs because... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jsiers
    United States9 months ago
  • Superb

    Really insightful podcast about the Board Game industry that covers a lot of subjects that others don’t

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoardGameAddictUK
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Not nearly as good as it used to be

    The only real insider (Ignacy) is rarely there now, and it’s just the other two guys with board game connections calling themselves “insiders.” It mostly is self promotion of their two reputations, and you can get just as much information subscribing to board game article newsfeeds.

    I listened for years and enjoyed the conversations, but now it’s two guys taking about their travels and board games they played, their social media names (which is 10% of the runtime), plus additional self promoti... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tivo166
    United States2 years ago
  • Final crossed over and sold out

    They sold out to BGG. Buyer beware here! And the last year the quality has really taper off and unfortunetly downward. It was one of my favorite podcasts but the new format is so disjointed and choppy. End of an era sadly.

    It was a good run.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Coryak
    United States2 years ago
  • Have a conversation with these board game insiders

    I started listening in 2023 and while other board game related podcasts have come and gone from my playlist, this one is a keeper. This show features discussions of board game business news, and discussions of relevant questions to and from the BGG guild for the show. Thanks to the vast industry experience of Stephen, Ignacy, and Corey, they all have excellent insight and information on the board game industry. Each show feels “conversational” and after listening to each, I feel like I was part ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheDustyShadow
    United States2 years ago

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Sound quality and pacing are common critique points, with some listeners wanting more concise episodes and less self-promotion.
The insider perspective and credibility are recurring strengths, with listeners appreciating industry insight and diverse founder viewpoints.

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Apple Podcasts
#240
United States/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#51
Canada/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#134
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#188
Australia/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#234
France/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#27
Russia/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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BGI 412 The One About Crowdfunding Campaign Analysis
Q: In cooperative games, what should the win rate be and how should difficulty scale?
Several guests argued for a balanced approach where victory rates hover around 40-60 percent on standard difficulty, with higher success in campaign/scenario-driven modes, and a strong emphasis on meaningful, edge-of-the-seat moments to maintain engagement rather than chasing a fixed win percentage.
BGI 412 The One About Crowdfunding Campaign Analysis
Q: What is the largest number of people you have ever played a single game with?
Responses ranged widely, from large social gatherings at weddings to camping trip circles, with a prevailing expectation that cooperative and social games should scale to be inclusive yet remain challenging, and some answers advocating very large groups (20-75 people) depending on the game and setup.
BGI 407 The One About Deep Sadness in Game Media
Q: Is chess a good game?
A listener suggested that chess would likely not fare well in crowdfunding as it is abstract, while another pointed out that D&D without RPGs might be seen as performance theater.
BGI 407 The One About Deep Sadness in Game Media
Q: What were some production inventions you would like to see apply to future board games?
One inventor mentioned integrated circuits within pieces, allowing them to communicate with each other and potentially adding elements of AI to gameplay.
BGI 405 The One About Shifting Personnel in the Industry
Q: What is the relevance of the Board Game Beat in light of recent industry news?
Board Game Beat represents a more focused approach to industry news and game announcements, which could enhance coverage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Board Games Insider

What is Board Games Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers an insider look at the board game industry through discussions with three veteran publishers and industry figures. Episodes routinely cover high-level industry news (acquisitions, publishing strategies, distribution shifts), business decisions behind launches and reprints, and the dynamics between North American and European markets. Interspersed are travel anecdotes, convention highlights, and occasional controversy that affects how publishers navigate marketing and community engagement. The mix of practical industry insights, first-hand publisher experience, and candid banter makes it a likely go-to for listeners who want to understand how board games move from idea to shelf, with a healthy dose of personality and humor t... more

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1. Daryl Andrews
2. Frank Kulkman
3. Amelie LaRoche
4. Elise Hardman
5. Natalie Podd
6. Alex Schmidt
7. Lincoln Damerst
8. Ray Greenlee

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