Games we Played as Kids...and the Importance of D&D to the Hobby

What board games were you playing when you were 13—and do they still hold up today? In Episode 13 of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell Whitfield and Jamey Stegmaier explore their childhood favorites and dive deep into the nostalgic joy of games like Risk, Magic: The Gathering, Scotland Yard, and more. They also discuss how Dungeons & Dragons helped shape the modern tabletop landscape—and why RPGs like Daggerheart might be your next big adventure. From chocolate chip cookies and European vacations to tightrope walkers and collectible dice, this episode is packed with personal stories, gaming inspiration, and heartfelt moments. Whether you’re a legacy gamer or new to tabletop RPGs, you’ll find something to love in this conversation about memory, play, and connection. 0:00 – Welcome and pet memories 3:02 – Sweet Treat of the Day: Europe & vegan cookies 12:44 – Games we played at 13 21:55 – Scotland Yard, Bridge, and Blarney 28:20 – The lasting influence of D&D 37:05 – Daggerheart, Critical Role, and the RPG-board game crossover 47:19 – Easy-entry RPGs and hybrid board games 53:55 – Nostalgia, memory, and gaming joy 58:14 – Wrapping up with humor and gratitude board games we played at 13, Daggerheart RPG, Critical Role Daggerheart, nostalgic board games, Scotland Yard board game, Blarney board game, Magic The Gathering 90s, board game memories, cooperative board games, RPGs vs board games, legacy games history, Dungeons and Dragons influence, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game stories board games we played at 13, Daggerheart RPG, Critical Role, Daggerheart, nostalgic board games, Scotland Yard board game, Blarney board game, Magic The Gathering, board game memories, cooperative board games, RPGs vs board games, legacy games history, Dungeons and Dragons influence, Stonemaier Games podcast, board game stories, board game podcast, Jamey Stegmaier, Mitchell Whitfield, Board game reviews, board game unboxing, tabletop gaming, tabletop games, board games, board game design, game highlights, board game highlights, board game trivia, board game memories, game night tips, D&D, RPG, RPGs, RPG board games, rpg game reviews, rpg reviews