Tetris, addictive for so many, has been a topic of study for psychologists for years, from how it can invade dreams, to seeing patterns in everyday life that quite possibly aren't there. But why does this happen? How does it work? Let's take a deep, yet brief, dive into the psychology behind one of Tetris's psychological mysteries.Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoIf you like the show, please leave a 5-star review and subscribe, it really helps grow the show. Tetris Theme is by Hirozaku Tanaka

Today we talk about the wrens who, at Derby Park, used board games to help win WWII. Much of our information came from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Birds-Wolves-Ingenious-Secret/dp/0316492094Although we will only briefly talk about it on this podcast, more information can be found at: https://ornc.org/our-history/royal-naval-college/the-wrens/Check us out onIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPw

Join us as we go over our favorite board game stores in Japan, some shopping tips when buying Japanese games and shopping in Japan (including Game Market tips), and a few games we recommend buying if you come here.You'll learn some important Japanese words, save some time shopping, and hopefully get a better idea of how to be prepared shopping in the land of the Rising Sun.Please follow/subscribe for more great podcast content!And check out our YouTube for more great East Asian games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwContent discussed in this episode:What stores to go to: 01:47Shopping Tips (including Game Market Tips): 10:50Tip 1: 10:55Tip 2: 12:47Tip 3: 13:45Game Market Tips: 15:00Tip 4: 17:40Tip 5: 20:55Tip 6: 21:32Game Recommendations: 23:00Surugaya: https://www.suruga-ya.jp/hobby/boardgame/index.htmlYellow Submarine: https://yellowsubmarine.co.jp/Surugaya Akihabara Board Game location: 東京都千代田区外神田3-15-4 2階3 Chome-11-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan  (THIS IS THE 2ND FLOOR)Words to know:買取 (Kai Tori) - Buying Used Articles会計 (Kaikei) - Register中古 - Used新品- New

Join Eric as he talks about some of the great and just okay games we played in December. Intro 0:00Throne And Grail 0:53Pin Combi Trio 3:52Combo Trax 06:26Can’t Stop 08:39Telestrations 10:24Deception: Murder in Hong Kong 11:44Pin Combi Trio Video: https://youtu.be/sYt3AiFOXl8Trick Talkers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trick-talkers/id1636223628Check us out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

*sorry for the weird audio, we recorded this in a hotel business centerJoin Eric as he talks about some of the great and just okay games we played in November. We also announce the winner of last week's giveaway and announce the new one.Check us out onIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/YT: @TheBoardGameDojo

In this episode, we cover the best Casual, Family, Party, Strategy, 2-player, and Imported games along with the best Accessories, all at the $20, $30, $40, $50, $75, and $100 price points so that you can successfully make your holiday wishlist or give someone a great gift. Along with some of the stocking stuffers we also recommend, there are over 50 unique gift ideas in this content-filled hour.Also listen for our first ever giveaway!

It's that time of year again, time to hang out with family during the holiday season (hopefully that's a good thing). This week, in our quick hits series, we recommend to you 10 games that we like to bring with to our family gatherings. From dexterity games to puzzle games, we have a wide array of suggestions that will be sure hits.If you like the show, please subscribe/follow and rate 5 stars.Check us out onYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/

On today's episode, we explore the concept of randomness and what it means by delving into Slay the Spire, the wildly successful rouge-lite/deck-building game. Check us out on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Music includes:Warrior - YoitraxSlay the Spire OST - Clark Abound

Join Eric as he goes over what games the Dojo played and our thoughts on them.Games discusssed:WingspanL.L.A.M.A.TokaidoAwkward GuestsSo CloverESPN Trivia NightPlease rate & subscribe if you like what you hear.And check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNqwAiQpSxCeGVAUosYfPwIG: @boardgamedojo https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: @TheBGDojo https://twitter.com/TheBGDojo

Join us as we go over our Top 10 Language Independent Games. First, we go over what makes a good language independent game and why you may need them, before going over 10+ games that are worth adding to your collection. Intro: 0:00What Makes a Game Language Independent?: 0:35Top 10 Language Independent Games: 13:25If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review!Follow us on:IG: @boardgamedojo https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: @TheBGDojo https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYouTube: The Board Game DojoIntro/Outro music: Warrior by Yoitrax