The Ascent of Board Games

A monthly podcast dedicated to the history, evolution, present state, and future potential of our favorite board games.

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Episodes (100)

Mon Jun 1st Episode 81, Part 1 - Fantasy Flight Games: The Rise
May 1st Episode 80 - Antoine Bauza Deep Dive
Apr 1st Episode 79.2 - Sandbox Games, Part 2

The Ascent of Board Games

Jun 1, 2026
45 minutes
62 MB

Hi folks! We're back (yes, even including Jayson!) with an episode that's a little different than our usual - do let us know what you think! This month and next month, we're doing a different kind of deep dive. Rather than specifically looking at a single game mechanic or designer, we're looking at a game company - in this case, Fantasy Flight Games. Not to give anything away, but the fact that this episode is subtitled "The Rise" might give you a moment's pause about next month's episode... Have you ever wanted to read a novel...

The Ascent of Board Games

Episode 81, Part 1 - Fantasy Flight Games: The Rise

The Ascent of Board Games

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