Which Game First: A Board Game Podcast
We all know that board games are the cornerstone of every great civilization.
Now finally, as never before, there’s a podcast that can help you discover which games to play!
Celeste DeAngelis hosts the panel of intrepid game explorers and designers Mike Grenier, Ed Povilaitis, Evan Bernstein and J...
Recent Episodes
254
May 25, 2026
254: Bites | Euphoria | Ship of Treasures
Welcome to Which Game First where we boldly explore the hilariously huge world of board games. Did we unearth any hidden treasures you’ve been missing out on? Let’s find out! First up: We go marching one by one, eating food along the way in BitesNext up: We unite the workers of the future world whether they like it or not in Euphoria: Build a Better DystopiaAnd lastly: We search for pirate booty and avoid cannon balls in Ship of Treasures Bites Designed by: Brigitte Ditt, Wolfgang DittPublish
252
April 13, 2026
252: Up or Down | Popcorn | L.L.A.M.A.
Welcome to Which Game First where we boldly explore the hilariously huge world of board games. Did we unearth any hidden treasures you’ve been missing out on? Let’s find out! First up: We elevate our spirits and press all the buttons at once in Up or Down?Next: We navigate sticky floors and lobby doors in PopcornAnd lastly: We shed our cards faster than our fur in L.L.A.M.A. Up or Down? Designed by: Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang KramerPublished by: ABACUSSPIELE and Capstone Games (2024)Players:
251
March 16, 2026
251: Origin Story | Sanctuary | Hammer Time
Welcome to Which Game First where we boldly explore the hilariously huge world of board games. Did we unearth any hidden treasures you’ve been missing out on? Let’s find out! First up: We craft custom superheroes to prepare for the climactic battle in Origin StoryNext: We save animal species by creating beautiful habitats in SanctuaryAnd lastly: We go “blammer” and “splammer” to grab all the glamor in Hammer Time Origin Story Designed by: Jamey Stegmaier, Pete WissingerPublished by: Stonemaie
250
Jan. 26, 2026
250: River Valley Glassworks | Sheriff of Nottingham | OUTFOX the FOX
Welcome to Which Game First where we boldly explore the hilariously huge world of board games. Did we unearth any hidden treasures you’ve been missing out on? Let’s find out! First up: We gather stones from water in a particular order in River Valley GlassworksNext: We deal in legal goods while striking up the contraband in Sheriff of NottinghamAnd lastly: We come up with lists, while finding the decoy in OUTFOX the FOX River Valley Glassworks Designed by: Adam Hill, Ben Pinchback, Matt Riddl
249
Jan. 12, 2026
249: The Hobbit There and Back Again | BOOM! Patrol | VOLT
Welcome to Which Game First where we boldly explore the hilariously huge world of board games. Did we unearth any hidden treasures you’ve been missing out on? Let’s find out! First up: We are “going on an adventure” roll and write style in The Hobbit: There and Back Again Next: We program our tanks and let them loose in the arena in BOOM! PatrolAnd lastly: We amp up our game, that’s watt we’re here for in VOLT The Hobbit: There and Back Again Designed by: Reiner KniziaPublished by: Office Dog
248
Dec. 28, 2025
248: Fliptoons | The White Castle | Zookeepers
Welcome to Which Game First where we boldly explore the hilariously huge world of board games. Did we unearth any hidden treasures you’ve been missing out on? Let’s find out! First up: We line up the animals for the ultimate audition in FliptoonsNext: We garner favors at the imperial court through the work of our clans in The White CastleAnd lastly: We protect rare animal species inside our very safe spaces in Zookeepers Fliptoons Designed by: Jordy Adan, Renato SimõesPublished by: Thunderwor