Board Games Are For Losers
Board Games Are For Losers is a podcast where two friends with the same name talk about everything board game related and introduce new players to the hobby in an entertaining attempt to dispel the notion that board games are for losers.On the main episodes the hosts (Darin and Daron) welcome a guest with limited gaming experience and ask them about their opinions of board games. They then pick and play a game with them and see if those opinions change.Other segments on the podcast include reviews of popular games, discussions about board game related accessories, and board game related trivia.Visit our website www.boardgamesareforlosers.com for more information and send us an e-mail at [email protected] if you have a question you'd like us to answer on the podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 37 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 62
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Episode 20: Loser Talk - World Boardgaming Championships 2019
In this Loser Talk episode the Double D's are joined by special guest Derek to discuss their experience at the 2019 World Boardgaming Championships and talk about some of the games they played there.
Episode 19: The Losers Pick A Winner - Go Nuts For Donuts
In this episode Danique joins Darin and Daron to discuss the simple card game Go Nuts For Donuts. Spoiler alert: Danique hates it!
Episode 18: Inebriated Nonsense - Howie and Jill Play "Big Fat Phony"
In this episode, Annette and Lorelei join first time guests Howie and Jill in a game of "Big Fat Phony" in which each contestant has to guess which game description is the phony one that was made up …
Episode 17: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Rob Plays with the Double D's
In this episode the Triple D's (Darin, Daron, and Danique) welcome special guest Rob to the show during DDCon. In a twist on the usual Look Who's A Loser Now episode, each of the D's picks a game fo…
Episode 16: That's Ridiculous! - Resource Tokens
In this episode of That's Ridiculous, Darin informs Daron and Annette about his collection of realistic resource tokens that are made to replace the wooden cubes that represent different resources in…
Episode 15: The Losers Pick A Winner - The Mind
In this episode Danique joins Darin and Daron to review the unique and popular game The Mind.
Episode 14: Inebriated Nonsense - Brody Plays "Big Fat Phony"
In this episode, the Double D's have a few drinks while playing the game "Big Fat Phony" with previous guest Brody. Each contestant is given a description of several different board games and has to…
Episode 13: Loser Talk - Double D Con 2019
In this episode, special guest Rob joins the Double D's to recap all the shenanigans that took place at the inaugural DDCon, the official convention of the Board Games Are For Losers podcast. The Do…
Episode 12: That's Ridiculous! - Dice Coins
The Triple D's (Darin, Daron, and Danique) debate Darin's purchase of Dice Coins that can be spun on the table to generate a number in place of regular dice.
Episode 11: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Sylvia Plays with the Double D's
In this episode Darin and Daron welcome special guest Sylvia to the show. She enjoys playing games more for the social experience than the competition. The Double D's attempt to convince her that b…
Episode 10: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2018
In this episode of Loser Talk, Darin and Daron pick their favorite games of those that they played for the first time in 2018. They also discuss which were the most disappointing. In addition they …
Episode 9: The Losers Pick A Winner - Kingdomino
In this installment of The Losers Pick A Winner, the Double D's review the game Kingdomino with help from previous guest Joelle. Joelle admits that after her appearance on the show she has continued…
Episode 8: Game Designer Max Jamelli (Part 2)
In part two of this special episode the Double D's continue their discussion with Max Jamelli, designer of the upcoming game Lords of Baseball. In this episode they get into more details about the g…
Episode 7: Game Designer Max Jamelli (Part 1)
In this special two part episode the Double D's welcome Max Jamelli, designer of the upcoming game Lords of Baseball. In this first part of the interview they discuss Max's gaming history and some o…
Episode 6: Loser Talk - PAX Unplugged 2018
In this episode the Double D's welcome a third D (Danique) to the show to discuss their recent visit to the gaming convention PAX Unplugged 2018 in Philadelphia.
In addition, Danique surprises Darin …
Episode 5: That's Ridiculous! - Metal Gaming Coins
In this segment of That's Ridiculous, Darin discusses his giant sack... of metal gaming coins... with Daron and Lorelei and tries to convince them that it was a good investment.
Episode 4: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Brody Plays with the Double D's
Brody visits the Double D's, talks about his love of Harry Potter, and plays Survive Escape From Atlantis. Daron describes how he cheats at Scattergories when playing with his family and isn't asham…
Bonus Episode A - World Boardgaming Championships 2018
Episode 3: Broom Service is a Game About What?!?
Steph destroys all hope of keeping this podcast kid friendly when she explains why the game Broom Service must be about prostitution. The Double D’s then turn their own tricks and pick the perfect ga…
Episode 2: Too Many Wizards
No sophomore slump here as Joelle wows us with tales of ballet and petty theft before the Double D’s crack the case on her ideal game: Stop Thief by Restoration Games. Then, all common decency breaks…