All You Can Board

Carlo, Dylann and Braiden

A companion podcast to the All You Can Board YouTube channel, this is AYCB served fresh with a buffet-style offering of various topics within board gaming. Episodes will typically begin with a couple of brief appetizers before diving into the main course where we go deep into a specific topic within the hobby. Bi-weekly episodes (every other Friday). NO GATEKEEPING ALLOWED.

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S1 · E21
Friday · 1 hr 12 min
#21: Calculation Conundrum
This week we're talking about those moments when you find yourself calculating the math behind multiple possible plays, potentially getting stuck in "analysis paralysis", and whether we enjoy those calculations and finding the best path to victory, or whether we prefer having those lines blurred and unable to be found. Games We Mentioned In This Episode Sardegna Babylonia El Grande Modern Art Rumble Nation Arboretum Medici Forest Shuffle Dune: Imperium Brass: Birmingham Timestamps 0:00 Appetizer - Discussion on Sardegna (remake of Kreta) 14:03 Ad Break - Victory Pints 15:03 The Calculation Conundrum: Math, analysis paralysis, and unnecessary convolutedness 38:15 Blurring the lines: Games with hidden information or unpredictable elements 52:13 The role of randomness and high-stakes scoring 1:04:18 Closing thoughts on economic games and concluding remarks All You Can Board's Socials Youtube⁠ Discord⁠ Patreon⁠ Visit ⁠https://victorypints.ca⁠ for your boardgames.
S1 · E20
October 16 · 58 min
#20: First Bites: Fate of the Winner's Europa
This week, we're discussing how we feel about three games after our first plays of them. Hear our thoughts and whether or not we're hungry for more. Games We Covered Trans Europa Winner's Circle LOTR: Fate of the Fellowship All You Can Board's Socials Youtube Discord Patreon Visit https://victorypints.ca for your boardgames.
S1 · E19
October 2 · 55 min
Episode #19: The Value of Novelty
How important is novelty when it comes to playing board games? Would you rather play new games that do new things or take interesting risks? Or play games that are more conventional, but nail what they're going for? All that and more on today's episode!
S1 · E18
September 18 · 54 min
Episode #18: Key to the City: London & The Voyages of Marco Polo
Today's episode is all about games. Two games to be exact! We're talking about our experiences with Key to the City: London and The Voyages of Marco Polo.
S1 · E17
September 4 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode #17: Five Forever Games
This week Carlo and Dylann are discussing which five board games they'd pick to be the only board games they play for the rest of their lives. It's not an easy decision to come to and both have their own criteria and ways of approaching it. Do you agree with their choices? What would your Five Forever Games be?
S1 · E16
August 21 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode #16: Sequels & Reimplementations
When a board game is popular, you can be sure there will be follow-ups of some kind, usually in the form of sequels, reimplementations, spinoffs or expansions. Focusing specifically on the first two, Carlo, Dylann and Braiden discuss their thoughts on board game follow-ups, which games they'd love to see follow-ups to, and how they'd expand on loved board games.
S1 · E15
August 7 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode #15: Gateways into Board Gaming
Gateway games are some of the most important types of games in our niche hobby. They introduce new people to the wonderful world of board games and help show what this hobby is capable of. What are our gateway games? What makes a good gateway game? And what games have we had success with to bring others into the hobby? All this and more on today's episode!
S1 · E14
July 30 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode #14.5: Board Game Media (Pt. 2) - Board Game YouTube & More
We continue our conversation from last time and dive deep into the YouTube ecosystem, largely from the perspective of board games, but also in general. We look at some of our own metrics and revenue numbers and discuss what has changed in the space and how we feel about it.
S1 · E14
July 24 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode #14: Board Game Media (Pt. 1)
We've been in board game media for over 6 years now and we thought it would be interesting for all of you, but also for us, to do a bit of a dive into our opinions and thoughts on the space, our approach, our thoughts on the landscape, on YouTube, and everything in-between. And in fact, we were having such a thorough discussion, we decided to break this into two parts! But you won't have to wait long for part 2, expect it this weekend!
S1 · E13
July 10 · 1 hr 31 min
Episode #13: The Cycles of Hype
Practically every entertainment medium goes through fads, or what we're calling here, the Cycles of Hype. Board games are no different, but what are the cycles that the board game hobby has gone through since we've been a part of it? And what are the highs and lows of each one and how do we feel about these cycles overall? All that and more on today's episode!
S1 · E12
June 26 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode #12: Board Game Foreplay
How much "foreplay" do you engage in before you buy or play a board game? Do you watch playthroughs? Reviews? Look up forum posts, watch trailers? Have you regretted a purchase because of the hype that lead to it? Is there such a thing as "too much foreplay"? All that and more on this week's episode! ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
S1 · E11
June 12 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode #11: Board Game Blind Spots
What is a blind spot in the context of the board game hobby? How do we view them and which games do we consider to be our blind spots? In this episode we go through the process of narrowing down our blind spots and also talk about the games we aren't so keen to put on the list. ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
S1 · E10
June 5 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode #10: In Another Lifestyle
What makes a board game a "Lifestyle Game"? What games in our collections do we wish we could treat as lifestyle games? What games do we wish existed when we were younger so they could have been all-consuming for us? And what games do we see becoming lifestyle games for us in the future? All this and more on today's episode! ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
S1 · E9
May 15 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode #9: The Board Game Quest
This week we talk about each of our individual board game quests/journeys. What does it mean to be on a board game quest? How do ours differ? What do we think the different stages are and how do we think the hobby will look for us in the future? All of that and more! ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
S1 · E8
May 1 · 1 hr 33 min
Episode #8: The Spirit of the Game
What does the "spirit of the game" mean to each of us? Is it game dependent? Is it something that is dictated by the designer of the game or the players playing it at the table? Where does "metagaming" fit in? All of this and more on this week's episode! ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
S1 · E7
April 17 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode #7: Strategy vs Tactics
What makes a game more tactical than strategic? More strategic than tactical? What are the ratios for specific games? And what do we gravitate towards more and why? All of that in more in this week's episode! ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
S1 · E6
April 3 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode #6: Sweet Defeat & Bitter Victory
When does losing in a board game feel good? When does winning feel bad? And what does "being competitive" mean to us when we play board games? All that and more on today's episode! ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
S1 · E5
March 20 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode #5: A Game Too Far
When has a game gone too far? We're talking about that very question across a variety of categories to try and better understand what makes a game one that we don't often want to play or recommend to others. ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
March 6 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode #4: The Year Ahead in Board Games
This week, we're talking about 2026 and what the year ahead looks like board games. We'll talk about some anticipated games of ours, some trends we'd like to see start and stop and even each give a bold prediction for our hobby in 2026. ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca
S1 · E3
February 20 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode #3: Two Players, Not Enough Time
This episode is all about the two-player games that we love, but struggle to find the time to play. A companion piece to our recent two-player YouTube video, we break down our updated Top 10 lists and discuss a bunch of the games on them, while also discussing several topics surrounding two-player games in general. ✨Official AYCB Discord Community✨https://discord.gg/FdUC8NEU8P 🌟Support us, our channel and our efforts on Patreon🌟https://www.patreon.com/allyoucanboard 🙏Or if you'd prefer, send us a tip!🙏https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CXLGV558UV98S We're proudly sponsored by VICTORY PINTS, who specialize in board games and are located in our hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They aim to have the best board game selection in the city and are also happy to special order you anything they don't have available! Pop in and purchase any board games that have been featured on AYCB in the last year and say the discount code "TOP SHELF BILLING" to receive 10% off the games! https://www.victorypints.ca

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