Punchboard Paradise

Clef starts the show off in a particular mood and Tim tries to bring him back in. Baseball has been better, but disc golf is still around to raise our spirits. We talk some recent board game plays including SETI, Tonga Bonga, Age of Galaxy, and Ride the Rails. Clef brings a ringer to the recent game discussion and it's not even a game! Board games start at 27:31! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026! This is your last chance!

Excuse my technical difficulties, but disc golf and baseball are back in a big way and Clef and Tim talk all about it before getting into the new Battle of the Recent Plays. We have quite the fight card with Wondrous Creatures, Flamecraft Duals, Marrakesh (2022), Pacts, Medina, and Nusfjord all making an appearance. We also talk about the "Eureka!" moment that can happen in the middle of playing a game. Board games start at 28:18! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

In today's episode, the guys chat about what's been hitting the table recently. Then, it's time for the main event: we're kicking off our Top Games of All Time by counting down our personal picks from #25 down to #6! Plus, we're revealing the official Punch Bunch list from #25 to #6. Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds

Clef and Tim catch up on their respective disc golf and baseball news before forging ahead into board games. We talk recent plays of Thunder Road: Vendetta, Compania, Guards of Atlantis 2, and Dokitto! Ice before getting into the effects of bad rulebooks and what a good rulebook looks like. Board games start at 27:38! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

In this episode, we’re heading to the Prohibition era as we give our full review of Vital Lacerda’s newest heavy-hitter, Speakeasy. We also catch up on what’s been hitting our tables recently and wrap things up with a draft of our favorite titles from the legendary board game year of 2016

Clef and Tim talk a bunch of disc golf, baseball, food, and even a musical before diving into board games. We talk recent plays of Trinket Trove, Spectaculum, No Loose Ends, Prophecy, and Space Empires 4X. We also discuss the difference between turning friends into board gamers and board gamers into friends. Board games start at 36:31! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

Clef and Tim return to the normal scheduled programming of disc golf and baseball before talking a bunch of board games. We talk recent plays of Memoir '44, Duel for Cardia, Catan, Dracula vs Van Helsing, Wooden Shoes & Iron Monsters, and Atlantis Exodus! We also discuss our motivations for buying games (trading not included). Board game talk starts at 23:33! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

In this episode we’re diving into all things 2025. We talk about our favorite movies, the TV shows we’ve been hooked on, the books we’ve loved, and yes… even a few board games

In a huge disappointment to everybody, Clef and Tim breeze past all the non-board game talk and get to board games quicker than ever. We talk recent plays of Ark Nova, Antiquity, New York Central, Alliance, Runebound, and Downfall: Conquest of the Third Reich! We also discuss the impact of taking back actions in board games and how we feel about it. Board games start at 3:43!! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

Clef and Tim discuss a bit of disc golf before Clef talks about how the Dodgers are ruining baseball. We then talk some good games including Stationfall, Twilight Struggle, and Arkham Horror and then discuss if we buy board games for collectible purposes. Board games start at 25:26! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

Clef and Tim discuss a myriad of disc golf and sports before diving into a healthy board game discussion that involves the ethics of PNP board games. We also talk about our recent plays of Tend, Concordia, Roads and Boats, and Dune: The Dice Game. Board games start at 24:03! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays, review Clans of Caledonia: Industria and draft their favorite Publishers! Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds

Clef and Tim speedrun through disc golf and extra things before getting to the board games. We talk about our recent plays including The Great Zimbabwe, Trismegistus, Rolling Stock Stars, and Brass: Birmingham before talking about how the number of players can affect a game. Is there an ideal player count? Board games start at 15:30! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

Clef and Tim go through a little disc golf and food before getting to talking some recent board game plays including Taverns of Tiefenthal, Horseless Carriage, Evacuation, and Tumblin' Dice! We also discuss offensive themes in board games and how they make us feel. Board games: 29:30 Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

In today's episode, the guys talk about their recent plays and review Lightning Train! Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds

Clef and Tim talk about Clef's big disc golf weekend trip and a bit of baseball and music before getting into some awesome board games such as People Power, Food Chain Magnate, and White Castle Duel. We also talk about if we ever lose games on purpose. Board games start at 35:32 Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026!

Clef and Tim breeze through disc golf talk to get spend a little time on sports before diving deep into musicals! Clef returns from his trip to New York and has plenty to talk about before we get into board games. We talk some recent plays including Pax Pamir, La Granja, and Blitzkrieg! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026! Board Game talk starts at 52:50. It's A LOT of musical talk.

It’s a celebration! We’re talking recent plays, hearing from the Punch Bunch, and drafting our favorite memories from 149 episodes of fun, laughter, and great games. Thanks for being part of the journey! Help support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/punchboardparadise Join our Discord! discord.gg/4FrZ8S3yCv Check out the Website! punchboardparadise.com Need a new shirt? www.punchboardparadise.threadless.com Music by HookSounds

Clef and Tim try to tone down the disc golf and baseball talk and get into board games as fast as possible. It didn't work as well as planned, but we still talk about Brass: Birmingham, Tzolk'in and Khora. We also share a couple of horror stories of when teaching games goes wrong. Board games start at 22:03 Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026! Music by Hey Disarray

Clef and Tim return from Age of Steam Con in Kansas City and talk about all the disc golf and Age of Steam they played. We cover a few Age of Steam maps, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion and Crystal Palace. Board game talk starts at 34:51! Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 and visit punchboardparadise.com for more info on PPCon 2026! Music by Hey Disarray