Hey @checkohler, thanks for your detailed reply. We are living in exciting times where many things are possible. You are correct that TokenBB can be combined with Steem-Engine tokens and distributed via Proof of Brain (PoB), a live example is https://forum.splinterlands.io.

The procedure to get a forum going is:

1- visit https://tokenbb.io and register for a freemium forum which costs 10 STEEM to prevent namesquatting and spam forum creation.

2- Once you have received confirmation that the above is created, then you can order one of the upgrade packages from our store https://shop.buildteam.io/product-category/tokenbb/ the Gold and Platinum packages allow tokenisation. There are also some once-off ENG token payment requirements and then you need to stake 2 ENG per active user, maybe start off by staking 100 ENG, that should cover you.