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Positively Board Gaming

Positively Board Gaming

De: Mitchell Whitfield Jamey Stegmaier
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Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the hobby, Positively Board Gaming offers a welcoming space to deepen your appreciation for tabletop games. Join Mitchell and Jamey each week, as they chat about everything the world of board gaming has to offer and share their enthusiasm, knowledge and curiosity. Arte
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  • Therapeutic Benefits of Board Games and the Anticipation for Vantage

    Therapeutic Benefits of Board Games and the Anticipation for Vantage
    Jul 10 2025
    What do anticipation and emotional connection have to do with board games? Everything. In episode 16 of Positively Board Gaming, hosts Mitchell Whitfield and Jamey Stegmaier share how board games help during hard times—and how the excitement of waiting for a new release like Vantage can be just as meaningful as playing it. This episode dives deep into the therapeutic value of gaming, the psychology behind pre-release hype, and the joy of comfort games. Jamie discusses his long-awaited game Vantage and what went into its carefully timed rollout. Mitchell opens up about how board game content helped him through medical challenges. Plus, hear their thoughts on new and upcoming titles like Roth, Tend, Runar, and more. If you’ve ever found joy in gaming when life felt heavy—or gotten giddy over a shipping notification—this one’s for you. 0:00 – Intro + Sweet 16 Celebration 2:45 – Launching Socials for the Show 5:30 – Sweet Treats: Fudge Cake & Crab Cake Hush Puppies 13:40 – Stonemaier Vantage Coins & Components 17:55 – Kinfire Chronicles: Final Thoughts 23:10 – Gaming Cruise + Fjord Games 29:45 – The Psychology of Anticipation 42:15 – Crowdfunding Projects We’re Excited About 52:30 – The Therapeutic Value of Gaming 1:02:15 – Comfort Games and Emotional Connection 1:11:50 – Community Call to Share Your Stories “Anticipation is its own kind of joy.” — Jamie Stegmaier “Board games were my therapy—my escape, my connection, my comfort.” — Mitchell Whitfield Vantage board game, Stonemaier Games Vantage, Kinfire Chronicles, board game therapy, comfort games, board game anticipation, board game hype, Roth Chip Theory, Tend IV Studio, Runar board game, gaming cruise, Fjord games, Linda’s Fudge Cake, therapeutic board games, board game psychology, board games under $50, games with great table presence, Mistborn board game, surprise game mechanics, best value board games, Dice Miner, Fire Tower game, 20 Strong game, Sushi Roll board game, Red Rising Stonemaier, Spots board game, Compile card game, tactile board games, beautiful board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, 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, board game podcast, Watergate board game, historical board games, Comic Hunters game, Night of the Ninja, Fringe board game, NHL board game, board game design challenge, Stonemaier Games, Jamie Stegmaier podcast, punctuation in games, board game night treats
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    33 m
  • Historical Games...and Designing the Ultimate Board Game

    Historical Games...and Designing the Ultimate Board Game
    Jul 3 2025
    From grammar debates to nostalgic board game nights, this episode of Positively Board Gaming is full of surprises. Mitchell and Jamey kick off with s’mores Rice Krispie Treats and Trader Joe’s gummies, then dive deep into historical board games like Watergate, Comic Hunters, and Night of the Ninja. Plus, Mitchell pitches his dream board game based on the TV show Fringe and a fantasy NHL legacy game—complete with minis and an app! 0:00 – Grammar, commas & the Oxford Comma Society 5:20 – Treats of the day: s’mores Rice Krispie Treats & Trader Joe’s gummies 11:38 – Manicures, self-care, and pampering 17:55 – Game night recap: Night of the Ninja & Comic Hunters 27:00 – Topic of the day: Historical board games 31:15 – Watergate & thematic design challenges 42:20 – Fringe board game pitch: multiverse mechanics & asymmetry 53:00 – NHL legacy board game fantasy 1:00:32 – Call for listener ideas: What game would you ask Jamey to design? board games under $50, games with great table presence, Mistborn board game, surprise game mechanics, best value board games, Dice Miner, Fire Tower game, 20 Strong game, Sushi Roll board game, Red Rising Stonemaier, Spots board game, Compile card game, tactile board games, beautiful board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, 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, board game podcast, Watergate board game, historical board games, Comic Hunters game, Night of the Ninja, Fringe board game, NHL board game, board game design challenge, Stonemaier Games, Jamie Stegmaier podcast, punctuation in games, board game night treats
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    33 m
  • Affordable Games with Great Table Presence and Surprises in Games

    Affordable Games with Great Table Presence and Surprises in Games
    Jun 26 2025
    Looking for games under $50 that still wow on the table? In this episode of Positively Board Gaming, Mitchell Whitfield and Jamey Stegmaier spotlight affordable board games with stunning table presence—and the surprise mechanics that keep them coming back for more. 0:00 – Introduction and mic mishaps 4:25 – Treat of the day: Ice cream and lemon blueberry cake 12:45 – Jamey’s Father’s Day, Mistborn, and surprise win conditions 25:02 – Game surprises and adventure games like Destinies 35:01 – Top 5 affordable games with table presence 36:30 – Honorable mentions: Spots & Red Rising 42:18 – #1: Fire Tower 44:05 – #2: 20 Strong 45:40 – #3: Dice Miner 47:10 – #4: Sushi Roll 48:35 – #5: Tiger and Dragon 51:02 – Jamey’s pick: Compile 54:15 – Final thoughts and listener feedback prompt “The card didn’t just let you win—it made you earn the win. That’s good design.” – Jamey Stegmaier “You don’t need to spend $150 to get a game that makes people stop and say: what is that?” – Mitchell Whitfield board games under $50, games with great table presence, Mistborn board game, surprise game mechanics, best value board games, Dice Miner, Fire Tower game, 20 Strong game, Sushi Roll board game, Red Rising Stonemaier, Spots board game, Compile card game, tactile board games, beautiful board games, Stonemaier Games podcast, 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
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    35 m
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