Boardgame Mechanics

Boardgame Mechanics

Jason and Katie discuss board games, life, and nonsense.

  • 1 hour 57 minutes
    Episode 305: Our Top 50 Games of All Time (24-1) or Katie Seems To Always Think That Jason’s List is Fake News

    We continue the countdown of our top 50 games of all time with numbers 24-1.

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    21 January 2026, 5:00 pm
  • 33 minutes
    Episode 304.25: Jason's Top 10 Knizia Games or Sometimes Talking About These Games Makes Us Want to Wear a Bowtie

    #JasonReviews #boardgamemechanics #news 

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    13 January 2026, 5:30 pm
  • 2 hours 35 minutes
    Episode 304: Our Top 50 Games of All Time (50-25) or Not Many Podcasts Have Multiple Hair and Wardrobe Changes During a Single Episode

    We countdown our top 50 games of all time with numbers 50-26.

    Stay tuned for part two coming soon...well soon by our standards (so could be next year).

    ♥️Check out everything that we do at: https://www.bgmechanics.com

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    8 January 2026, 2:18 am
  • 22 minutes 7 seconds
    Episode 303.25: Jason Talks About Tennessee Gaming Weekend with Friends

    #JasonReviews #boardgamemechanics #news

    Jason had the chance to play games with Jamie (The Board Game Man) and Mark over the weekend in Tennessee. So many games and so much fun.

    To check out Jamie's YouTube channel click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUs6XSVLcfsI64IlYHBwEdA

    ♥️Check out everything that we do at: https://www.bgmechanics.com

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    🎱If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: [email protected]

    #boardgames #news #review #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #boardgamenight #boardgamegeek #gamenight #boardgamelovers #boardgamecommunity #kickstarter #kickstarterlaunch #kickstartergames #indiegames #boardgameaddict #boardgamesofinstagram

    26 November 2025, 1:56 am
  • 56 minutes 23 seconds
    Episode 303: Great Games for Spooky Season or Katie Joins Jason on Camera!

    Episode 303: Great Games for Spooky Season

    Introduction:

    Games Played: 

    • Swat!
    • Viking See Saw

    Best Spooky Season Games: 

    • Jason 5 - Kingsport Festival
    • Katie 5 - Consulting Detective: Jack The Ripper and West End Adventurers 
    • Jason 4 - Witchstone
    • Katie 4 - Don’t Go In there
    • Jason 3 - Ghost Fightin Treasure Hunters
    • Katie 3 - Septima
    • Jason 2 - Whoowasit?
    • Katie 2 - Campy Creatures
    • Jason 1 - Broom Service
    • Katie 1 - Masque of the Red Death

    Honorable Mentions:

    Mysterium, Best Candy on the Block, Ticket to Ride Ghost Train, Tricks and Treats, The Bloody Inn, Don’t Turn Your Back, Salem 1692, Ancient Terrible Things, Poison, Elder Sign, The Hunger, Abomination, My Fathers Work, Return to Dark Tower, London Dread, Illimat, Betrayal House on the Hill

     

    Closing:

    1 November 2025, 3:05 am
  • 55 minutes 3 seconds
    Episode 302: 2025 Spiel Essen Preview or Guess Who's Back...Back Again...Katie's Back, Tell a Friend

    Episode 302: Essen Preview

    Introduction:

    News: 

    • Dark Tower: Expeditions -  12 days deluxe 99 retail $45
    • Obsession Rules Compendium, Victorian Big Box, and Playmat: 15 days left; York $59

    Games Played: 

    • Dream Phone 
    • The McDonalds Game
    • Magical Athlete

    Essen Preview: 

    • Jason 5 - Biddle (AMIGO)
    • Katie 5 - Bohemians (Portal Games)
    • Jason 4 - Celestia Duo (BLAM!)
    • Katie 4 - Tax the Rich (Alion)
    • Jason 3 - The Great Library (Eagle-Gryphon)
    • Katie 3 - Winnie the Pooh: Serious Detective (CrowD Games)
    • Jason 2 - Camelio (Little Rocket Games)
    • Katie 2 - Ringyo (Paverson)
    • Jason 1 - Jackpot: Set the Reel (Dranda Games)
    • Katie 1 - Orloj (Perro Loco Games)

    Closing: 

    16 October 2025, 3:30 am
  • 2 hours 17 minutes
    Episode 301: Ranking BGG Top 100 Games Into Tiers or Jason Joins The Board Game Rundown for Episode 150

    Jason is joining his friends at the Board Game Rundown to discuss every single game in the top 100 on Boardgamegeek and sort them into tiers. Do these games belong there or do they not belong? Stay tuned and find out which tier your favorite game makes it into!

     

    This is episode 150 of Whiskey Wednesday and what better way to celebrate than bring on our mediocrity!

    9 October 2025, 3:25 am
  • 18 minutes 51 seconds
    Episode 300.85: Jason Talks About the Albums that Got Him Into Music

    Jason decided to take a break from board games and talk about the albums that got him into music. There are probably going to be some albums on here that are going to shock you...probably.

    To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com
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    If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: [email protected]

    10 September 2025, 10:44 pm
  • 28 minutes 29 seconds
    Episode 300.80: Jason Ranks the Stonemaier Games Catalog

    We are huge fans of Stonemaier Games...uh...games so why not make a ranking of where they all fall for us (well Jason only). Even the ones that are low on the ranking list are still better than games from lots of other publishers. 

    To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com
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    Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics
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    If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: [email protected]

    26 August 2025, 3:55 pm
  • 11 minutes 24 seconds
    Episode 300.75: Jason Talks About Games He Would Check Out at GenCon 2025 (If He Could Go)

    Credits To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics
    Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics
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    If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: [email protected]

    31 July 2025, 11:33 am
  • 18 minutes 40 seconds
    Episode 300.5: Jason's Top 100 Beyond the 100 Games of All Time (110-101)

    Credits To check out a little bit of everything that we do visit our website at: https://www.bgmechanics.com
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboardgamechanics
    Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/boardgamemechanics
    Tweet at us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgmechs
    If you would be interested in having us review/preview a game, or just want to chat, shoot us an email at: [email protected]

    14 July 2025, 11:34 am
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