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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In this episode I review Unstable Unicorns! The cutest meanest game I request every game night 😍 Also check out great reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social , @gameenthus.com , @panda8ngel.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social !

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Got 30 minutes? Learn everything you need to know about 5 different games! Listen to what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Sarah, @panda8ngel.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing in this episode. thefiveby.fireside.fm/178

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today we are challenging authority, questioning people's sense of direction and more! Check out what @gameenthus.com, @phantommeeple.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing. thefiveby.fireside.fm/177

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We've got insects, wisps and more! Check out our latest episode and listen to what @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, Sarah and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing. thefiveby.fireside.fm/176

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Meeple Lady @meeplelady.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New month, new episode!

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Just Aaron @gameenthus.com · 01/07/2026

Give us a listen 🙂

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SirBearsworth.bsky.social @sirbearsworth.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Some friends and I do a thing, you should check it out

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We've got another quick episode for you to listen to and enjoy! Check out what Sarah, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social and @gameenthus.com are playing. thefiveby.fireside.fm/175

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SirBearsworth.bsky.social @sirbearsworth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Happy June everyone

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Just Aaron @gameenthus.com · 03/06/2026

Give us a listen!

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We're halfway through the year, and we've got a new episode for you all. Check out what @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing! thefiveby.fireside.fm/174

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SirBearsworth.bsky.social @sirbearsworth.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Looks like it's time for more gaming goodness with myself and other fantastic hosts

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We've got another fantastic episode for everyone! Check out what Sarah, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social @bookofnerds.bsky.social and @panda8ngel.bsky.social are playing! thefiveby.fireside.fm/173

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

It's time for another episode of The Five By! Join us on a board game journey and find out what @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social are playing! thefiveby.fireside.fm/172

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Going Analog @goinganalogshow.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Check out our host @chrispyha.bsky.social on the most recent episode of @fivebygames.bsky.social discussing why she loves Genotype by Genius Games — WHAT A NERD 🍃

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

It's time for another episode! Listen as we drop some knowledge, fix the broken and beautiful, and satisfy a need for speed. Find out what @panda8ngel.bsky.social, Christina, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social and @gameenthus.com are playing. thefiveby.fireside.fm/171

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Going Analog @goinganalogshow.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Check out our guest review of a game we are really digging (designed by @macaroobanzai.bsky.social) that’s no longer allowed on the market. 😳😢

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SirBearsworth.bsky.social @sirbearsworth.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This month's offering has some incredible games. You don't want to miss this episode

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

It's time for your monthly dose of rapid-fire board game reviews! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social and @goinganalogshow.bsky.social are playing! thefiveby.fireside.fm/170

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

In this episode I review the board game version of Slay the Spire. Which I’m playing right now on my lunch break!

An iPad with a game of Slay the Spire on the screen. In front of it is an empty lunch plate with crumbs (from my sandwich) on it

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SirBearsworth.bsky.social @sirbearsworth.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Not sure what to try during the upcoming holiday? My friends and I have some suggestions lol

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Hang out with us for the next half hour and see what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and @panda8ngel.bsky.social have been playing! thefiveby.fireside.fm/167

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Just Aaron @gameenthus.com · 26/10/2025

Give us a listen

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Time to get excited for a brand new episode! We've got lost creatures, space travel, a couple spooky segments and more! 🎃 Find out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin are playing. thefiveby.fireside.fm/166

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We've got a special treat for you all today. How about a bonus episode? Listen to @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @bookofnerds.bsky.social and @panda8ngel.bsky.social talk about conventions, and let us know what you think! thefiveby.fireside.fm/conventions-...

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

It's time for another episode! We've got animals, constellations, aliens and more! Check out what Justin, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing! thefiveby.fireside.fm/165

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

In this episode I reviewed Bonds Between, a cozy 2 player RPG about tiny dragons by @brightbard.bsky.social that I played with @hartsea.bsky.social !

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Greetings, everyone! It's time for another episode of The Five By. Find out what @gameenthus.com, @panda8ngel.bsky.social, @ovenall.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @bookofnerds.bsky.social are playing. thefiveby.fireside.fm/164

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Amanda Panda 🔜 BGG Con, PaxU @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

It's my first official review and edited podcast content, so be nice! LOL I know you all are wonderful! Thanks for being an awesome community! Please go listen to all these awesome people talking about great games!

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest co-host @panda8ngel.bsky.social, who will be debuting her first review in this episode! 🐼🎉 Check out what @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin, Amanda and @meeplelady.bsky.social are playing! thefiveby.fireside.fm/163

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SirBearsworth.bsky.social @sirbearsworth.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Come one! Come all! Check out my review of Daimyo.... but there are so many good games this time around. Hide yo wallets!

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

In this episode I reviewed Iliad! A game so good that I used to say two of my favorite 2 player games are by Reiner Knizia, now it's three (Iliad, Battle Line and Lost Cities)

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Meeple Lady @meeplelady.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Gamer friends! Please nominate our podcast @fivebygames.bsky.social for the best podcast. With 158 episodes under our belt, we've worked hard every month providing quality content with a diverse set of voices and games — all in a snappy 30-minute episode!

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

In this episode I reviewed one of my very favorite games, Castles of Burgundy, as a solo game! Also check out excellent reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social, @meeplelady.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com and Justin!

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John Gonzalez @bookofnerds.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

The latest episode of The Five By is out and I covered Mountain Goats @allplay.bsky.social Give it a listen and hear 5 reviews by five reviewers.

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

In this episode I reviewed the elegant puzzle game Lok by @letibus.bsky.social! Also check out great reviews by @bookofnerds.bsky.social, Justin, @meeplelady.bsky.social and @sirbearsworth.bsky.social !

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

As a child I read a story about a cursed object that you have to sell for less than you paid for it before you die. Forgot the title, have thought about it for decades. In the upcoming @fivebygames.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social reviews a game based on the story! It's called THE BOTTLE IMP!

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Sarah Ovenall @ovenall.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

In this episode I reviewed Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West by @robdaviau.bsky.social @mattleacock.bsky.social and Alan R. Moon. Just based on the title you probably know whether you want this game, and you're probably right :)

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Just Aaron @gameenthus.com · 15/01/2025

Give us a listen again or for the first, of hopefully many, times. #boardgames #boardgaming #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #cardgames

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The Five By @fivebygames.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

We've got space, trains, murder and more in our first episode of 2025! Check out what @meeplelady.bsky.social, @sirbearsworth.bsky.social, @gameenthus.com, Justin and @ovenall.bsky.social are playing. thefiveby.fireside.fm/156

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Ruel Gaviola 🇺🇸🇵🇭🀄🎲 @ruelgaviola.com · 08/01/2025

IMHO this should be the standard. During my time at The Five By I mentioned creators' names near the start of my reviews. And through the first year of Good Morning Society, Becca and I share these names during our preview of new games. #boardgames @fivebygames.bsky.social @goodtimesociety.com

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Ruel Gaviola 🇺🇸🇵🇭🀄🎲 @ruelgaviola.com · 20/12/2024

My final segment as a regular contributor to The Five By. I've always loved the format: 5 reviews, 5 minutes each, 5 reviewers. It's been an honor working with this group -- I've learned so much -- and wish them much continued success. Looking forward to future episodes! #boardgames #podcasts

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