web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:55:36 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Play Saves the World - Episodes Tagged with “Game Recommendations” https://boardgamefaith.fireside.fm/tags/game%20recommendations Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500 Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives. en-us episodic On games and spirituality Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives. no play, gaming, game theory, work, human flourishing, the meaning of play Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor thomaskevintaylor@icloud.com Episode 46: The Enneagram and Board Games part 2 https://boardgamefaith.fireside.fm/46 d601dc48-43ae-416f-af36-c4da4c2b2901 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500 Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor 46 The Enneagram and Board Games part 2 full Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor What does the Enneagram reveal about you as a board gamer, and what does it reveal about others? Are you an investigator, loyalist, enthusiast, or challenger? We discuss types 5-8, with some game recommendations. 1:01:23 no In this episode, Daniel and Kevin continue their exploration of the Enneagram and its connection to board games. They discuss the unique personalities of each Enneagram type and suggest games that may appeal to each type. The goal is to understanding and respecting others' differences, as well as understand ourselves. They reflect on the background of the Enneagram, its limitations, applying the Golden Rule to the Enneagram, the Enneagram types 5-8, and some game recommendations for each type! Topics Explored party games and fun recommendations the value of embracing failure and learning from it player elimination games for assertive personalities bluffing games for challengers understanding and meeting others' gaming preferences choosing games based on personality types, seasons of life and gaming preferences. Takeaways The Enneagram can provide insights into our motivations, fears, and values. Understanding and respecting others' differences is essential for healthy relationships. Different Enneagram types may be drawn to different types of board games. Negotiation games may appeal to Enneagram type 6, the Loyalist. Party games and light-hearted games may appeal to Enneagram type 7, the Enthusiast. Party games are a great recommendation for social gatherings. Embracing failure in games can help us learn and grow. Player elimination games can be enjoyable for assertive personalities. Bluffing games can be engaging for challengers. Understanding and meeting others' gaming preferences can enhance the gaming experience. Choosing games based on personality types can lead to more enjoyable gameplay. Gaming preferences may change over different seasons of life. Switch and Signal, and Cat in the Box are their favorite games from the recent Christmas holiday Chapters 00:00 Unique Personalities and Enneagram Part 2 06:03 Background of Enneagram 13:10 Limitations of Enneagram 21:20 Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator 27:58 Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist 33:36 Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast 34:43 Party Games and Fun Recommendations 36:37 Embracing Failure and Learning from It 39:09 Enneagram Type 8: Asserter/Challenger 47:08 Understanding and Meeting Others' Gaming Preferences 54:12 Seasons of Life and Gaming Preferences 56:30 Game Recommendations: Switch and Signal, Cat in the Box enneagram, board games, gaming, self-awareness, understanding others, diversity In this episode, Daniel and Kevin continue their exploration of the Enneagram and its connection to board games. They discuss the unique personalities of each Enneagram type and suggest games that may appeal to each type. The goal is to understanding and respecting others' differences, as well as understand ourselves. They reflect on the background of the Enneagram, its limitations, applying the Golden Rule to the Enneagram, the Enneagram types 5-8, and some game recommendations for each type!

Topics Explored

  • party games and fun recommendations
  • the value of embracing failure and learning from it
  • player elimination games for assertive personalities
  • bluffing games for challengers
  • understanding and meeting others' gaming preferences
  • choosing games based on personality types, seasons of life and gaming preferences.

Takeaways

  • The Enneagram can provide insights into our motivations, fears, and values.
  • Understanding and respecting others' differences is essential for healthy relationships.
  • Different Enneagram types may be drawn to different types of board games.
  • Negotiation games may appeal to Enneagram type 6, the Loyalist.
  • Party games and light-hearted games may appeal to Enneagram type 7, the Enthusiast. Party games are a great recommendation for social gatherings.
  • Embracing failure in games can help us learn and grow.
  • Player elimination games can be enjoyable for assertive personalities.
  • Bluffing games can be engaging for challengers.
  • Understanding and meeting others' gaming preferences can enhance the gaming experience.
  • Choosing games based on personality types can lead to more enjoyable gameplay.
  • Gaming preferences may change over different seasons of life.
  • Switch and Signal, and Cat in the Box are their favorite games from the recent Christmas holiday

Chapters

00:00 Unique Personalities and Enneagram Part 2
06:03 Background of Enneagram
13:10 Limitations of Enneagram
21:20 Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator
27:58 Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist
33:36 Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast
34:43 Party Games and Fun Recommendations
36:37 Embracing Failure and Learning from It
39:09 Enneagram Type 8: Asserter/Challenger
47:08 Understanding and Meeting Others' Gaming Preferences
54:12 Seasons of Life and Gaming Preferences
56:30 Game Recommendations: Switch and Signal, Cat in the Box

]]> In this episode, Daniel and Kevin continue their exploration of the Enneagram and its connection to board games. They discuss the unique personalities of each Enneagram type and suggest games that may appeal to each type. The goal is to understanding and respecting others' differences, as well as understand ourselves. They reflect on the background of the Enneagram, its limitations, applying the Golden Rule to the Enneagram, the Enneagram types 5-8, and some game recommendations for each type!

Topics Explored

  • party games and fun recommendations
  • the value of embracing failure and learning from it
  • player elimination games for assertive personalities
  • bluffing games for challengers
  • understanding and meeting others' gaming preferences
  • choosing games based on personality types, seasons of life and gaming preferences.

Takeaways

  • The Enneagram can provide insights into our motivations, fears, and values.
  • Understanding and respecting others' differences is essential for healthy relationships.
  • Different Enneagram types may be drawn to different types of board games.
  • Negotiation games may appeal to Enneagram type 6, the Loyalist.
  • Party games and light-hearted games may appeal to Enneagram type 7, the Enthusiast. Party games are a great recommendation for social gatherings.
  • Embracing failure in games can help us learn and grow.
  • Player elimination games can be enjoyable for assertive personalities.
  • Bluffing games can be engaging for challengers.
  • Understanding and meeting others' gaming preferences can enhance the gaming experience.
  • Choosing games based on personality types can lead to more enjoyable gameplay.
  • Gaming preferences may change over different seasons of life.
  • Switch and Signal, and Cat in the Box are their favorite games from the recent Christmas holiday

Chapters

00:00 Unique Personalities and Enneagram Part 2
06:03 Background of Enneagram
13:10 Limitations of Enneagram
21:20 Enneagram Type 5: The Investigator
27:58 Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist
33:36 Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast
34:43 Party Games and Fun Recommendations
36:37 Embracing Failure and Learning from It
39:09 Enneagram Type 8: Asserter/Challenger
47:08 Understanding and Meeting Others' Gaming Preferences
54:12 Seasons of Life and Gaming Preferences
56:30 Game Recommendations: Switch and Signal, Cat in the Box

]]> Episode 45: Holidays and Games! https://boardgamefaith.fireside.fm/45 cf6ad60a-c6fc-4af7-9f0b-7503f8b1fa48 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500 Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor 45 Holidays and Games! full Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life. We discuss some recommended games for the holidays. 47:28 no Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life. 00:00 Holidays and Games 02:12 Pax Unplugged Adventure 08:38 Games and Holidays 19:01 Theological Reasons for Games and Holidays 26:49 Game Recommendations for Holidays boardgames #holidays #family #familygames #christmas #religion #spirituality #socializing #games #gamepicks Some great games for the holidays include: Architects of the West Kingdom Azul Charades Codenames Scout Rummikub Strike Qwirkle Skyjo Six Nimmt! CALL TO ACTION: - Subscribe to our newsletter (https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith) - Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/) - Interact with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/) - Discord us Discord (https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ) - Chat with us on Wavelength (iOS and MacOS and iPadOS only) (https://wavelength.app/invite/AGSmNhIYS5B#ABhy7aXOO04TO6HTS4lelw--) board games, holidays, family, family fun, religion, spirituality Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life.

00:00 Holidays and Games
02:12 Pax Unplugged Adventure
08:38 Games and Holidays
19:01 Theological Reasons for Games and Holidays
26:49 Game Recommendations for Holidays

boardgames #holidays #family #familygames #christmas #religion #spirituality #socializing #games #gamepicks

Some great games for the holidays include:

  • Architects of the West Kingdom
  • Azul
  • Charades
  • Codenames
  • Scout
  • Rummikub
  • Strike
  • Qwirkle
  • Skyjo
  • Six Nimmt!

CALL TO ACTION:

]]> Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a chance to connect with loved ones. Games can also serve as a reminder of the grace and unnecessary gifts in life.

00:00 Holidays and Games
02:12 Pax Unplugged Adventure
08:38 Games and Holidays
19:01 Theological Reasons for Games and Holidays
26:49 Game Recommendations for Holidays

boardgames #holidays #family #familygames #christmas #religion #spirituality #socializing #games #gamepicks

Some great games for the holidays include:

  • Architects of the West Kingdom
  • Azul
  • Charades
  • Codenames
  • Scout
  • Rummikub
  • Strike
  • Qwirkle
  • Skyjo
  • Six Nimmt!

CALL TO ACTION:

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