Join the quest for unusual, forgotten, and under-appreciated board games

Recent Episodes

Featured
Episode 61. Amazing Fantasy
Episode 61. Amazing Fantasy

Fantasy is a theme that has exploded into popularity in the past 30 years or so. It has had an impact on books, movies, TV, video games, and not least, board games. In this episode of Hidden Gems, your hosts Chris Alley, Bill Arney, and Cameron Lockey celebrate their enjoyment of the genre and review three fantasy-themed games.

Read More →
Episode 60. More Stefan Feld Games with Daniel Wahlen of The Game Table
Episode 60. More Stefan Feld Games with Daniel Wahlen of The Game Table

What is it about Stefan Feld that keeps us coming back for more? In this latest episode pulled from some lesser known titles of his vast catalog, join your regular hosts Chris Alley and Jason Yanchuleff as they welcome guest host Daniel Wahlen of The Game Table to chat about a new crop of 3 potential gems.

Read More →
Episode 59. Taking Flight with Two and a New
Episode 59. Taking Flight with Two and a New

Make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their upright positions before you fly the friendly skies with the Hidden Gems crew of Chris Alley, Bill Arney and Jason Yanchuleff as they soar through a new trio of games. Will the guys first attempt at the "two-and-a-new" format fly or end up grounded? Find out if any new gems are to be had on this latest, airline-themed episode.

Read More →
Backstage gems a patreon-only podcast

Want more Hidden Gems content?

A board game podcast exclusively for our Patrons.

Available to all tiers.

IMG_7278.JPG

Each week, your hosts Chris, Jason, and Cameron bring you their latest board game discoveries.

If you are interested in finding new games to bring to your board game community, Chris, Jason, and Cameron want to help you out. They are serious about finding games that might not top the charts (or don’t anymore) but are well worth your time playing.

Listen to the "All About Us" episode

Submit Your Hidden Gem

Maybe you’ve come across a hidden gem game you think should be featured on the podcast. We are happy to consider suggestions for games and are eager to hear from you. We offer no guarantees that your game will meet our criteria and be featured in an episode, but if we do include yours, we promise to give you credit for the find!