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Ramon Schneider
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Pocket Bard – the sound app for board games

Ramon Schneider
18/3/2024
Translation: Elicia Payne

Imagine your board game session transformed into an epic adventure where every detail of your fantasy world is brought to life through sound. Pocket Bard provides exactly that.

The dice roll on the table while a storm rages outside. You and your friends sit mesmerised around the game board, in the middle of an epic quest. Suddenly, you hear the crackling of a campfire and the distant howl of a wolf – you’re no longer in your living room, but deep in a mystical forest. The thing that makes all this possible? Pocket Bard – a great audio app for board games with matching sound effects and music.

The right ambience for every scene

The free version offers a rich selection of ambiences that cover almost all game scenarios. If you still want more variety, you can opt for a subscription. CHF 6.30 per month or CHF 65 per year to get access to even more ambiences. But even in the basic version, the app is surprisingly comprehensive and for me there’s plenty.

Sound effects at the click of a button

With Pocket Bard, your game night becomes an experience that goes far beyond the traditional board game. The app allows you to immerse yourself in the world of the game as if you were right there. Whether you only play the occasional game or regularly venture into dungeons with your friends, this app takes your board game play to a new level.

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