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"Just make it in America!"
Druid City's James Hudson explains why making board games in the U.S. is just not feasible.
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/310/... @druidcitygames.bsky.social
Druid City's James Hudson explains why making board games in the U.S. is just not feasible.
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/310/... @druidcitygames.bsky.social
If you'll be at BGG.CON next week, sign up for The Board Game Quiz Show live event! Do well and you can win some prizes. tabletop.events/conventions/...
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 PM
If you'll be at BGG.CON next week, sign up for The Board Game Quiz Show live event! Do well and you can win some prizes. tabletop.events/conventions/...
"Just make it in America!"
Druid City's James Hudson explains why making board games in the U.S. is just not feasible.
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/310/... @druidcitygames.bsky.social
Druid City's James Hudson explains why making board games in the U.S. is just not feasible.
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/310/... @druidcitygames.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Just make it in America!"
Druid City's James Hudson explains why making board games in the U.S. is just not feasible.
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/310/... @druidcitygames.bsky.social
Druid City's James Hudson explains why making board games in the U.S. is just not feasible.
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/310/... @druidcitygames.bsky.social
An early prototype of the Climate module for Nature. The game just keeps getting better with more cards and systems.
Last 24 hours on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor... @northstargames.bsky.social
Last 24 hours on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor... @northstargames.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
An early prototype of the Climate module for Nature. The game just keeps getting better with more cards and systems.
Last 24 hours on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor... @northstargames.bsky.social
Last 24 hours on Kickstarter! www.kickstarter.com/projects/nor... @northstargames.bsky.social
It's an epic battle between @danshoehsu.bsky.social and @chrispyha.bsky.social in our Wonderland's War Duel preview:
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/309/... #Sponsored #boardgames @druidcitygames.bsky.social
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/309/... #Sponsored #boardgames @druidcitygames.bsky.social
Wonderland's War Duel preview: Tension, anticipation, and a bit of fear
It's Shoe vs. Christina in the two-player sequel to Wonderland's War.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
It's an epic battle between @danshoehsu.bsky.social and @chrispyha.bsky.social in our Wonderland's War Duel preview:
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/309/... #Sponsored #boardgames @druidcitygames.bsky.social
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/309/... #Sponsored #boardgames @druidcitygames.bsky.social
Zombie Princess (the follow up to Rebel Princess) is coming for your braaiiins. We explain how the trick-taking game works through our 5 favorite princesses. youtu.be/7y_zZ3c1mjE?... (sponsored video by @beziergames.bsky.social)
Zombie Princess: Our 5 Favorite Princesses
YouTube video by Going Analog
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October 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Zombie Princess (the follow up to Rebel Princess) is coming for your braaiiins. We explain how the trick-taking game works through our 5 favorite princesses. youtu.be/7y_zZ3c1mjE?... (sponsored video by @beziergames.bsky.social)
A new business for us: Hosting a Wonderland’s War Duel media event at Going Analog HQ. Thx for the idea, @druidcitygames.bsky.social !
October 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A new business for us: Hosting a Wonderland’s War Duel media event at Going Analog HQ. Thx for the idea, @druidcitygames.bsky.social !
Game designer John D Clair and AEG big boss John Zinser stopped by to talk Mystic Lands/Vale, card crafting, and how autobattling has hit tabletop...and evolved. www.goinganalogshow.com/article/307/... #boardgames
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Game designer John D Clair and AEG big boss John Zinser stopped by to talk Mystic Lands/Vale, card crafting, and how autobattling has hit tabletop...and evolved. www.goinganalogshow.com/article/307/... #boardgames
Designer John D Clair, stopping by to show us a prototype of Mystic Lands before recording the Going Analog Podcast. (The episode will be out this Thursday.) @alderaceg.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Designer John D Clair, stopping by to show us a prototype of Mystic Lands before recording the Going Analog Podcast. (The episode will be out this Thursday.) @alderaceg.bsky.social
New podcast! Cruel dice, cute bunnies, and more: 👂👀
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/306/... #boardgames
(let us know if you prefer the shorter format!)
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/306/... #boardgames
(let us know if you prefer the shorter format!)
October 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
New podcast! Cruel dice, cute bunnies, and more: 👂👀
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/306/... #boardgames
(let us know if you prefer the shorter format!)
www.goinganalogshow.com/article/306/... #boardgames
(let us know if you prefer the shorter format!)
Mid-Autumn Festival with Moon Bunny by @hotbananagame.bsky.social and homemade mooncakes by @chrispyha.bsky.social! Fun game (that we’ll talk more about in this week’s Going Analog Podcast). Yummy treats that Christina made too many of but oh well guess we gotta keep eating them
#boardgames
#boardgames
October 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Mid-Autumn Festival with Moon Bunny by @hotbananagame.bsky.social and homemade mooncakes by @chrispyha.bsky.social! Fun game (that we’ll talk more about in this week’s Going Analog Podcast). Yummy treats that Christina made too many of but oh well guess we gotta keep eating them
#boardgames
#boardgames
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The golden rule: do unto others as you’d have them do unto you, but if the rule on a card conflicts with this rule, follow the rules on the card
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The golden rule: do unto others as you’d have them do unto you, but if the rule on a card conflicts with this rule, follow the rules on the card
Discussing how a company builds a whole world for its game + the topic of cultural appropriation with guest Jane Hoffacker, CEO of @incredibledream.bsky.social!
▶️ Watch or listen: www.goinganalogshow.com/article/305/... #boardgames
▶️ Watch or listen: www.goinganalogshow.com/article/305/... #boardgames
September 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Discussing how a company builds a whole world for its game + the topic of cultural appropriation with guest Jane Hoffacker, CEO of @incredibledream.bsky.social!
▶️ Watch or listen: www.goinganalogshow.com/article/305/... #boardgames
▶️ Watch or listen: www.goinganalogshow.com/article/305/... #boardgames
Reposted by Going Analog
Enjoyed a great afternoon of gaming today, including my first time playing Captain Sonar. Thanks for inviting me, Christina and @danshoehsu.bsky.social!
September 22, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Enjoyed a great afternoon of gaming today, including my first time playing Captain Sonar. Thanks for inviting me, Christina and @danshoehsu.bsky.social!
Hanging out at @candidrum.bsky.social’s, eating great food and drinking lots o’ wine, checking out her crazy collection of board games, and playing Tea Witches.
September 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Hanging out at @candidrum.bsky.social’s, eating great food and drinking lots o’ wine, checking out her crazy collection of board games, and playing Tea Witches.
Snuggle up under a blankie with your favorite fuzzy loved one -- it's time to talk cozy board games. 🥰And...outside of great gameplay, what makes for a good *product*?
We discuss with designer/developer Alex Cutler! www.goinganalogshow.com/article/304/... #boardgames
We discuss with designer/developer Alex Cutler! www.goinganalogshow.com/article/304/... #boardgames
September 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Snuggle up under a blankie with your favorite fuzzy loved one -- it's time to talk cozy board games. 🥰And...outside of great gameplay, what makes for a good *product*?
We discuss with designer/developer Alex Cutler! www.goinganalogshow.com/article/304/... #boardgames
We discuss with designer/developer Alex Cutler! www.goinganalogshow.com/article/304/... #boardgames
More Flip 7 coming out from The Op (and these aren’t necessarily it….)
September 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
More Flip 7 coming out from The Op (and these aren’t necessarily it….)
Gen Con put out the two shows that we helped co-host this year, showcasing some of the best board games from the event. 👀
Checkpoint!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpYO...
Wrap-Up Show w/ @ruelgaviola.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yhN...
And ICYMI, our games of the show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSdE...
Checkpoint!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpYO...
Wrap-Up Show w/ @ruelgaviola.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yhN...
And ICYMI, our games of the show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSdE...
Gen Con 2025: Checkpoint! Discussing the hot games of the show (so far)
YouTube video by Going Analog
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September 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Gen Con put out the two shows that we helped co-host this year, showcasing some of the best board games from the event. 👀
Checkpoint!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpYO...
Wrap-Up Show w/ @ruelgaviola.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yhN...
And ICYMI, our games of the show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSdE...
Checkpoint!: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpYO...
Wrap-Up Show w/ @ruelgaviola.com: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yhN...
And ICYMI, our games of the show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSdE...
Wheee! We’ve now played a bunch of these games — ask us anything!
ICYMI Christina, Shoe, and I talk about the games we were hyped about at Gen Con! @goinganalogshow.bsky.social
Watch: youtu.be/4yhNiUKJz_8
Watch: youtu.be/4yhNiUKJz_8
September 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Wheee! We’ve now played a bunch of these games — ask us anything!
Kovray invited us to share our favorite trick-taking game for this massive video, but @danshoehsu.bsky.social and @chrispyha.bsky.social couldn't agree. So they kindly let us do two separate clips, so we wouldn't have to sit next to or interact with each other.
September 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Kovray invited us to share our favorite trick-taking game for this massive video, but @danshoehsu.bsky.social and @chrispyha.bsky.social couldn't agree. So they kindly let us do two separate clips, so we wouldn't have to sit next to or interact with each other.
CUTE ALERT. Uchibacoya is doing a Kickstarter for the 2nd edition of Aqua Garden and two more games (Sky Garden and Dino Garden). The meeples alone might be reason to back. uchibacoya.com/en/garden-tr...
September 3, 2025 at 11:20 PM
CUTE ALERT. Uchibacoya is doing a Kickstarter for the 2nd edition of Aqua Garden and two more games (Sky Garden and Dino Garden). The meeples alone might be reason to back. uchibacoya.com/en/garden-tr...
Covering a bunch of fantastic 2-player board games, giving a few more thoughts on the best of Gen Con, and more! Guest:
@aboveboardtv.bsky.social's Corey Thompson. www.goinganalogshow.com/article/302/...
@aboveboardtv.bsky.social's Corey Thompson. www.goinganalogshow.com/article/302/...
August 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Covering a bunch of fantastic 2-player board games, giving a few more thoughts on the best of Gen Con, and more! Guest:
@aboveboardtv.bsky.social's Corey Thompson. www.goinganalogshow.com/article/302/...
@aboveboardtv.bsky.social's Corey Thompson. www.goinganalogshow.com/article/302/...
😵💫 @grantsgamerecs.bsky.social and @danshoehsu.bsky.social had an epic 12-hours marathon of back-to-back 2P games (a few pictured below, more on our Instagram). They both had headaches toward the end of the evening. 🫠
August 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
😵💫 @grantsgamerecs.bsky.social and @danshoehsu.bsky.social had an epic 12-hours marathon of back-to-back 2P games (a few pictured below, more on our Instagram). They both had headaches toward the end of the evening. 🫠
It's time for our Non-Awards Awards!
Here's the good, the bad, and the stinky (and the cute, as you can see from the pic) from Gen Con 2025: www.goinganalogshow.com/article/301/...
Here's the good, the bad, and the stinky (and the cute, as you can see from the pic) from Gen Con 2025: www.goinganalogshow.com/article/301/...
August 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It's time for our Non-Awards Awards!
Here's the good, the bad, and the stinky (and the cute, as you can see from the pic) from Gen Con 2025: www.goinganalogshow.com/article/301/...
Here's the good, the bad, and the stinky (and the cute, as you can see from the pic) from Gen Con 2025: www.goinganalogshow.com/article/301/...
Save this Wednesday (8/20) morning at 10 am Pacific for some game news and breakfast beverages when Christina cohosts the Good Morning Society stream with @ruelgaviola.com!
www.youtube.com/live/PvvCzDw...
www.youtube.com/live/PvvCzDw...
August 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Save this Wednesday (8/20) morning at 10 am Pacific for some game news and breakfast beverages when Christina cohosts the Good Morning Society stream with @ruelgaviola.com!
www.youtube.com/live/PvvCzDw...
www.youtube.com/live/PvvCzDw...
Recent plays: Sanctuary, Brink, Solar Gardens, Pina Coladice
August 17, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Recent plays: Sanctuary, Brink, Solar Gardens, Pina Coladice