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Starting a Board Game Collection…and Recommending Games
What makes a great board game collection—and how do you start one without getting overwhelmed? In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey explore the joys and pitfalls of beginning a board game collection, and how weather (and s’mores) can’t stop a great game night. Despite a thunderstorm, 12 guests showed up for Jamey’s…
Read MoreGeekway Highlights, and New-to-Us Games
From Geekway to the West, to Biscoff KitKats from Iceland, Episode 11 is packed with joy, new discoveries, and heartfelt appreciation for the board gaming community. Mitchell Whitfield and Jamey Stegmaier reconnect after a tech-disaster hiatus to explore new-to-them games, the power of teaching games, and why the cost of fun doesn’t have to break…
Read MoreUnderrated Games…and What Makes a Great Gateway Game?
Double digits and double the fun! In episode 10 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamie celebrate reaching a milestone, share underrated game recommendations, and dive deep into what makes a great gateway game. 0:00 – Episode 10! Welcome & recording banter 2:15 – Sweet Treat of the Day: Queso Fundido & Milano cookies 10:40…
Read MoreGaming Partners & the Fear of Not Having Everything (FONHE)
In episode 9 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell and Jamey dive into the emotional heart of tabletop gaming—starting with their “sweet treats of the day” and ending with a deep, honest conversation about gaming habits, nostalgia, and collector mindset. Jamey shares a joy-filled evening plan involving author Fredrik Backman and some fresh St. Louis eats, while…
Read MorePlaying on Board Game Arena, and Why We Love Crowd Funding
What’s it like doing a live CNN interview about board game tariffs? Jamey shares the behind-the-scenes experience…plus, a deep-dive in to digital board gaming on Board Game Arena and the emotional power of crowdfunding your favorite games. The conversation shifts to the joys (and quirks) of playing digital board games on Board Game Arena. Jamey…
Read MoreWhy Your Player Color Matters, and How Playing Board Games in VR Changes Everything
Ever wonder why your favorite game color matters — or how virtual reality could change board gaming forever? In this episode, Mitchell and Jamey dive into personal gaming habits, the emotional ties to player colors, and an unexpected love letter to VR tabletop gaming. 0:00 – Introduction: Zombie Sleep and Effervescent Energy 4:15 – Jamey’s…
Read MorePlaying Games in New Locations, Four New Games we’re Excited to Play, and Blueberries and Slippers
Mitchell and Jamey dive into the emotional connections tied to where we play our games. From campaign finales to game cafés and vacation rentals, they reflect on how space shapes memories. Mitchell also highlights four exciting crowdfunded games that just landed on his doorstep, including The Witcher: Path of Destiny, The Dark Quarter, Aridia, and The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal…
Read MorePositive Player Interactions, and our Emotional Attachment to Games
Explore the emotional side of board gaming with Jamey Stegmaier and Mitchell Whitfield as they dive into campaign game attachments, positive player interaction, and how gamers can support publishers through rising tariffs. ⏱️ Chapters 00:01 – Sweet treats: Reese’s cookies and PF Chang’s Great Wall of Cake 05:32 – Board game tariffs and how fans can…
Read MoreDeluxe Board Games and the Joys of Unboxing Them
In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey Stegmaier and Mitchell Whitfield dive into the therapeutic joy of unboxing board games and explore what makes deluxe editions so irresistible. From custom dice to the Castles of Burgundy Collector’s Edition, they unpack the tactile magic behind premium components. 00:00 – Intro and sweet treats 02:40 –…
Read MoreGames for All Ages & The One Thing You’ll Never Hear Us Say on This Show
In episode 3 of Positively Board Gaming, Jamey Stegmaier and Mitchell Whitfield go deep on the show’s mission: celebrating joy, inclusion, and positivity in the tabletop gaming hobby. Mitchell explains why you’ll never hear them bash a board game on this podcast—and why that’s intentional. From expectations in art to how criticism can unintentionally silence…
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