Chutes and Ladders has a genuinely amazing history...but also the strategy is super boring, so Ben and Alex turned it into a drinking game! Listen in for the most nonsensical episode yet. "Shots and Ladders" anyone?
Dec 8, 2017
30 min
This week, Alex and Ben aren't sorry for their episode on Sorry! as they track this classic board game from its ancient origins to its regrettable recent update. They also uncover connections to popular culture both then and now! Sorry!
Dec 1, 2017
30 min
Since 1972, a little game called Boggle has warmed the hearts of millions of households. But why? Is Boggle better than Scrabble? Or, is it simply the butt of an endless joke. Dive into this episode of GTS where Alex and Ben talk the history, strategy, and science of Boggle — sort of.
Nov 16, 2017
30 min
In a special episode, Alex and Ben take a look at the National Toy Hall of Fame, its history, and some of its inductees over the years (several of which are board games), as well as covering the 2017 finalists and inductees! Come join the fun!
Nov 10, 2017
17 min
The classic mystery game is back in a big way. In this episode we explore the history of CLUE — the most murder-full board game of them all — and even take a peek into some optimal strategy that can help you on your very next game. Here's a hint: just cheat! That's what the pros do after all.
Nov 3, 2017
32 min
Yahtzee! Did you know there's a connection between Yahtzee and Bingo? Or that people have killed over a game of Yahtzee? Well, Alex and Ben did the dirty work to find out all you need to know about everyone's favorite dice game!
Oct 20, 2017
30 min