Hidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast

• 72. Extended Banter: Board Game Retreat 2025, Part 1

  Send us a textNew year, new show format! Every so often, we'll take a break from reviewing games to just talk about more stuff we've been into lately. In this inaugural "Extended Banter" episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey treat you with the usual personal updates and then spend some time reflecting on the games we got to play, both new and old, at our game group's annual Board Game Retreat earlier this month.FOLLOW US:Email: [email protected]: https://hiddengems.gamesPatreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcastInstagram: @hiddengems.gamesFacebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcastTwitter: @hiddengemsboardYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcABGG Guild #: 3874Discord: https://discord.gg/aXThh3N5KjHidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.

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• 71. Christmas Spectacular: Stocking Stuffers for 2024

  Send us a textTwas the day before Christmas, and all round the world, the gamers awaited, the adults, boys, and girls. The stockings are hung by the chimney with care, but no brief, tiny games have yet been stuffed there. When what to my wondering ears should appear, came a new Christmas episode full of gems, joy, and cheer!FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:30:52 Christmas Trivia00:47:25 Tetrix (Mosaics)01:07:42 R. Eco.01:34:27 Roll Through the AgesMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Trivia: "Everlasting Yule", Home for the Holidays; "Pizzicato Dance", Howard Harper-Barnes; "A Holly Jolly One", Arthur BensonTetrix: "Virtual" - AGSTR. Eco: “Absolutely Sure”, North SphereRoll Through the Ages: “New Civilization”, Wendel SchererFOLLOW US:Email: [email protected]: https://hiddengems.gamesPatreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcastInstagram: @hiddengems.gamesFacebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcastTwitter: @hiddengemsboardYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcABGG Guild #: 3874Discord: https://discord.gg/aXThh3N5KjHidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.

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• 70. "A" is for Alchemist

  Send us a text"A" is for... alchemist? Another series begins! Will we ever finish it? Who knows! but this episode we start our alphabetically-themed episodes with the letter "A". Join your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they dig for more gems.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:22:46 Abandon Ship00:45:00 Alchemist01:09:39 Age of ComicsMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Abandon Ship: “Little Sailor”, LeimotiAlchemist: “With Every Note”, Etienne RousselAge of Comics: “On the Bike”, Golden Age RadioFOLLOW US:Email: [email protected]: https://hiddengems.gamesPatreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcastInstagram: @hiddengems.gamesFacebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcastTwitter: @hiddengemsboardYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcABGG Guild #: 3874Discord: https://discord.gg/aXThh3N5KjHidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.

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• 69. Halloween Spectacular: 2024

  Send us a textIt's time for another cheesy skit, more Halloween trivia from Chris and a bunch of horrifying takes on a bunch of dusty, spooky games. What could be scarier?! Join the full crew: Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, Bill Arney and Cameron Lockey as they bring you three ghoulish reviews of unusual, forgotten, and under-appreciated Halloween-themed games in this 2024 episode of Hidden Gems!FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Sketch: Chapter I00:05:52 Intro & Banter00:26:05 Halloween Trivia Game Show00:46:10 Sketch: Chapter II00:52:30 Igor01:27:43 Sketch: Chapter III01:34:25 Wicked Witches Way02:09:15 Sketch: Chapter IV02:15:27 Run, Fight or DieBGG GEEK LIST:https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/289922/hidden-gems-podcast-game-ratingsSTORY CREDITS (Sketch):"I Is For Ice": Iain Rob Wright (with permission)MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS - courtesy of https://epidemicsound.comI Is For Ice Score:   "Arbitrary Treatment" - Prozody   "Antagonist" - Spectacles Wallet and Watch   "An Obsession" - Dayon   "The Cost of Fear" - Jon Björk   "Mind Reading" - Edward Karl Hanson   "Dead Bodies" - Experia   "Rain G'azing" - Red Dictionary   "You Are Not Afraid" - Jon Björk   "Incandescence" - Silver Maple   "Impasse" - Silver Maple   "Closure of Things" - Cobby Costa   "Colossal Terror" - Jon Björk   "Strange Interference" - Cobby Costa   "Lost in Space" - Cobby Costa   "I Hear Voices" - Experia   "Mystery Potion" - KikoruHidden Gems Intro Theme - "Spooky Gems", Travis Lockey, Royalty FreeGame Show Theme - "Trail of Crumbs", Martin LandstromIgor - "Uninvited Guests", Etienne RousselWicked Witches Way - "The Friendly Ghost", Arthur BensonRun, Fight or Die - "Zombie Raiders", Wave SaverFOLLOW US:Email: [email protected]: https://hiddengems.gamesPatreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcastInstagram: @hiddengems.gamesFacebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcastTwitter: @hiddengemsboardYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcABGG Guild #: 3874Discord: https://discord.gg/aXThh3N5KjHidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.

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• 68: Stefan Dorra - Part 3

  Send us a textIn this episode, your hosts Chris Alley, Jason Yanchuleff, and Bill Arney jump back into the delightful world of Dorra, exploring three more games by this esteemed designer.FEATURED GAMES:00:00:00 Intro & Banter00:31:32 Amazona01:00:17 Pergamon01:36:21 SalamancaMUSIC (courtesy of https://epidemicsound.com):Amazona: “Jungle Awakening”, Rune DalePergamon: “A King's Ransom”, Bonnie GraceSalamanca: “Imber”, Christoffer Moe DitlevsenFOLLOW US:Email: [email protected]: https://hiddengems.gamesPatreon: https://patreon.com/hiddengemspodcastInstagram: @hiddengems.gamesFacebook: @hiddengemsboardgamepodcastTwitter: @hiddengemsboardYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR8wU2vjV2RJ7C6iRuq2WcABGG Guild #: 3874Discord: https://discord.gg/aXThh3N5KjHidden Gems: A Board Game Podcast was produced and edited by Chris Alley, Cameron Lockey, and Jason Yanchuleff in Raleigh, NC.

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