Episode 12 - First of Season 2 - More like Fun-building. Amirite?In this 12th episode (and first for 2023) John and Aaron talk about Deckbuilding and John's obsession with Dominion.Games we mention:DominionStarcraft The Board Game 2007As

Episode 11 - Season 1 Wrap - Tip of the Iceberg

Dec 24th, 2022 37m 36s

In this 11th and final episode of Season 1, John and Aaron touch on the things covered in 2022 and what lies ahead for Season 2 in 2023.Intro/outro music by SickabodFollow us on the Twitter! (And now Hive also)@Cardboard_Mechs @internetsmagi

Episode 10 - Just Flat Out Tiles

Oct 15th, 2022 1h 11m

In this epic 10th episode John and Aaron welcome Shawn Stankewich of Flatout Games, to talk about tile the placement mechanism and Flatout's upcoming real-time tile placement game, Fit To Print by Peter McPherson.Games we mention:Cascadia C

Episode 9 - My Father's Worker Placement

Jul 31st, 2022 59m 43s

In this 9th episode John and Aaron welcome TC Petty the 3rd to talk about his new game My Father's Work, among many other games that successfully utilize a worker placement mechanism.Games we mention:My Father's WorkTwilight Imperium 4th ed

Episode 8 - Take Stock!

Jun 17th, 2022 1h 11m

In this 8th episode John and Aaron talk about stock holding games with guest, Ryan Courtney.Games we talk about:Bear RaidStockpileVegas ShowdownPlease Fix the Teleporter18XX - 1830/22/46/chesCube Rails - Chicago Express/Irish Gauge/Germ

Episode 7 - Should I stay or should I go?

May 13th, 2022 1h 20m

In this 7th episode John and Aaron talk about Push/Press your Luck games with guest, Tony Miller.Games we talk about:BlackjackThe SplitCan't StopDeep Sea AdventureClank!Incan GoldQuacks of QuedlinburgYatzeeEscape: the curse of the tem

Episode 6 - So much More to talk about

Apr 7th, 2022 38m 52s

In this 6th episode John and Aaron take a deep dive into Glen More and talk about its main mechanic of going around in a square.Intro/outro music by SickabodFollow us on the Twitter!@Cardboard_Mechs @internetsmagic @anygrytetrisLearn MORE a

Episode 5 - The Mechanic that Gets Better with Age

Mar 26th, 2022 43m 38s

In this 5th episode John and Aaron talk about the world of time tracksIntro/outro music by SickabodFollow us on the Twitter!@Cardboard_Mechs @internetsmagic @anygrytetrisThe games we mention:Seeland (2010)Rocky Road à la Mode (2017)Kraft

Episode 4 - The Ouroboros of Board Games

Feb 13th, 2022 52m 45s

In this 4th episode John and Aaron talk about the world of rondelsIntro/outro music by SickabodFollow us on the Twitter!@Cardboard_Mechs @internetsmagic @anygrytetrisThe games we mention:Teotihuacan: City of Gods (2018)Viscounts of the W

Episode 3 - Sovereign Skies deep dive

Jan 24th, 2022 1h

In this 3rd episode John and Aaron talk about the mechanics of Sovereign Skies.Learn more about Sovereign Skies:https://youtu.be/CA-KBl4KWychttps://www.deepwatergaming.com/products/sovereign-skiesIntro/outro music by SickabodFollow us o

Episode 2 - John thinks 3x9=18

Jan 9th, 2022 52m 26s

In this 2nd episode John and Aaron go through some the mechanics they enjoy, some they dislike and why sometimes math is hard.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardboardmechanics/support

Episode 1 - Intros

Dec 30th, 2021 44m 32s

In this very special first episode John and Aaron talk about who they are and what got each of them into board games and board game design.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardboardmechanics/support

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