OBG 582: What is Fun?

OBG 582: What is Fun?

Author: Donald Dennis February 9, 2026 Duration: 1:14:59

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik talks with Bruce Voge III all about games (and other things) they've played including:

  • Baseball Card GM
  • Sensu
  • Bomb Busters
  • Ticket to Ride
  • Unsettled
  • Lure

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(38:49) Then, the two talk about what fun is and how boardgames are fun.

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