Positively Board Gaming

• Playing 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 of the Second Era. Meanwhile, Jamey shares his recent gaming experience with Earth: Abundance and talks about upcoming plays of Deep Regrets and Rebirth. Oh—and slippers. Very comfy slippers. ⏱️ Chapter Markers 00:00 – Episode intro + Who is Mitchell Whitfield? 04:30 – Treat of the Day: Slippers & blueberries 12:20 – Descent Legends of the Dark finale impressions 16:00 – Topic: Playing games in different environments 25:00 – Mitchell’s latest crowdfunding arrivals 37:10 – Jamey’s recent plays + Deep Regrets excitement 43:05 – Kickstarter pick: Pocket RPG 47:30 – Wrap-up + Blueberries & Slippers board gaming podcast, The Witcher Path of Destiny, Dark Quarter board game, Aridia board game, Elder Scrolls board game, Chip Theory Games, Lucky Duck Games, game night memories, gaming in public, board game Kickstarter, FinSpan, Deep Regrets board game, campaign board games, emotional board gaming, board game podcast, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield

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• Positive 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 help 10:20 – Should publishers accept donations during hard times? 18:45 – Positive player interaction in Earth, FinSpan, and more 30:48 – Emotional bonds with campaign game characters 44:02 – Character evolution in Descent: Legends of the Dark 54:40 – Game design that lets players choose with their heart Descent Legends of the Dark emotional, board game campaign endings, positive player interaction, Earth board game expansion, Jamey Stegmaier podcast, Mitchell Whitfield board games, how to support game publishers, board game tariffs explained, immersive board game design, feelings in board games, board games that make you cry, FinSpan board game, legacy game emotion, Clank Legacy, story-based games, campaign board games

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• Deluxe 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 – Nintendo Switch 2 excitement 05:15 – Mitchell’s love for unboxing games 12:42 – The unboxing therapy effect 16:30 – Custom components that spark joy 19:10 – Jamey’s collector’s edition experience 23:20 – Deluxe vs. accessible pricing 29:50 – Favorite tactile components

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• Games 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 conversation, they share their philosophy of respecting the creators and communities behind every game. Then, it’s on to Jamey’s recent intergenerational game night and some excellent picks that shine in all-ages settings, like Caution Signs, Boop, and Nekojima. Mitchell shares how his tastes are evolving and the ever-growing list of party and cooperative games he’s getting excited to explore. Plus, they talk about the board game delivery tsunami that seems to always hit after Chinese New Year, why expectations shape experience, and how much more fun it is to talk about what you love. 🎲 Whether you're a long-time gamer or just board game curious, this episode is a heartwarming reminder of why we play in the first place. 💬 Quotes "It may not be for me, but someone poured their heart into it. I’d never want to tear that down publicly." – Mitchell Whitfield"There are seven billion people on the planet. Everyone has a different opinion about what’s good." – Jamey Stegmaier 🔗 Relevant Links PositivelyBoardGaming.com Stonemaier Games YouTube Channel

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• The Reality of Game Design and Game Nights

  🔗 Relevant Links Stonemaier Games: https://stonemaiergames.com Vantage by Stonemaier (latest updates): https://stonemaiergames.com/games/vantage Survivor Board Game: https://explodingkittens.com/products/survivor Positively Board Gaming website: https://positivelyboardgaming.com

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