Board Gamers Anonymous
487 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★ - 67 ratingsBoard Gamers Anonymous is a podcast about tabletop board gamers and the insane fun they have at the table together - from Euros like Food Chain Magnate, Caverna, and Gaia Project to American Style games like Rising Sun, Gloomhaven, and more.
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Episode 472 - Top Selling Board Games for 2023
April 24, 2024 15:49 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis week we look at data from several sources outlining some of the best selling games from 2023, and what we think of how well they sold. What games hit the most tables last year, which expansions did we all hoard? We take a deep dive to find out. Question of the Week: What's the most complex game you'd comfortable recommend for people new(ish) to gaming? Acquisition Disorders: We All Take from the River, Bloomchasers: Delightful 3D Tree Game of Flowers and Wits At the Table Reviews: Ri...
Episode 471 - Golden Geek Awards - Nominations Picks
April 16, 2024 15:51 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBThis week we're revisiting the best of the best games of 2023 to discuss what games we will be nominating for the Golden Geek Awards (and why). Check out all of our picks for the last year's best games, plus previews of DC Heroes United and Bebop. * Acquisition Disorders: DC Heroes United, Bebop === Nominate us for a Golden Geek Award! The nominations are now open here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame We’d appreciate your support as we aim to make this podcast a little bit...
Episode 470 - Epic Tabletop Gaming Odyssey: Star Wars and Star Trek
April 10, 2024 15:31 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBThis week we take you on an epic tabletop odyssey into the worlds of Star Wars and Star Trek board games and RPGs. Find out how to string together some of the best experiences from both IPs at your table. === Nominate us for a Golden Geek Award! The nominations are now open here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame We'd appreciate your support as we aim to make this podcast a little bit less anonymous in 2024. === Acquisition Disorders: Rebirth, Millennium Blades...Again! At...
Episode 469 - March Gamer Madness Round 2
April 04, 2024 14:48 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBPart two of March Gamer Madness is now! Enjoy our rundown of the 32 best-remaining games from the top non-IP-based themes in board games. Find out which one comes out on top in this year's bracket showdown. This year, we're looking at the most popular non-IP-based themes, meaning the best games featuring: Cats Zombies Aliens Robots Samurai Knights Vikings Cowboys === If you’re attending Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo, be sure to stop by and say hi, or attend one of our two panel...
Episode 468 - March Gamer Madness Round 1
March 26, 2024 12:49 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIt's time again for March Gamer Madness! Our annual bracket face off challenge pitting 64 board games against each other to find the very best of a very particular set of requirements. This year, we're looking at the most popular non-IP based themes, meaning the best games featuring: Cats Zombies Aliens Robots Samurai Knights Vikings Cowboys === If you’re attending Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo, be sure to stop by and say hi, or attend one of our two panels over the weekend: Lo...
Episode 467 - Top 10 Digital Card Games
March 19, 2024 19:22 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBWe're going digital this week with a look at some of the best all-digital deck builders, card flippers, and more. === If you're attending Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo, be sure to stop by and say hi, or attend one of our two panels over the weekend: Long Island Tabletop: Level Up Your Teach & Your Mental Health === CONTEST! Our annual March Gamer Madness bracket is now live. Enter your picks for a chance to win a game, and to help break ties on the episodes: https://woobox.com/8a...
Episode 466 - ChatGPT Pitches Board Games!
March 12, 2024 19:27 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis week, we give ChatGPT a series of prompts and pitches board games based on those prompts. Chris guesses what input led to the description written by the AI. Can we guess the direction of the generative AI or will it outsmart us with clever designs? * Question of the Week: What's the best thing you've ever purchased for your board game collection? * Acquisition Disorders: Mage Knight: The Apocalypse Dragon, Mass Effect: The Board Game – Priority: Hagalaz * At the Table Reviews: Wyrms...
Episode 465 - Better than the Board Game...
March 05, 2024 13:05 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBWe're looking at games that spin off from and are often better than the board game they are based on (dice games, card games, and everything in between). What are some of your favorites that fit this? Acquisition Disorders: Puerto Rico Special Edition, Star Trek Ascendancy on Game Found, Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition Reprint, Cascadia Rolling At the Table Reviews: Rats of Wistar, Cats and Quilts of Calico, Shelfie, Surfosaurus If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Faceb...
BGA Episode 464 - Big Box Store Games, Now with Crunch!
February 27, 2024 18:02 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThis week, Anthony and Chris are looking at some of the many games to hit big box stores as exclusives or limited time releases (or streamlined versions of long time classics), in particular, Target and its long run of hobby games. Question of the Week: What's the best designer/publisher combo? Acquisition Disorders: King of Tokyo: Origins, Fled, Feudum At the Table Reviews: Federation, Imperial Miners If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgam...
Episode 463 - Top 10 Vladimir Suchy Games
February 20, 2024 19:59 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBWe're looking at the best of the best from Vladimir Suchy this week, running down our top 10 of his very diverse ludography. Question of the Week: What's a game you think should be in the upper pantheon of board games that everyone stopped talking about? Acquisition Disorders: Inferno Deluxe Edition, Dante: Inferno At the Table Reviews: Flamecraft, Canvas: Finishing Touches – Deluxe Edition, Dominion (App) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boar...
Episode 462 - Stonemaier Games Tier List
February 13, 2024 13:55 - 1 hour - 92 MBAnthony and Chris run through the catalog of Stonemaier Games and put them on a tier list using our review rating scale. Plus: Question of the Week: What do you do in support of tabletop gaming? Organize? Design? Publish? Media? Events? DM? Teach games? Acquisition Disorders: Speakeasy, Stefan Feld City Collection Nassau & Kathmandu, Kemet Blood and Sand expansions At the Table Reviews: Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa, Age of Rome, Think Like a Shrink If you haven’t yet, be sure to con...
Episode 461 - BGG Hotness for February 2024
February 06, 2024 21:46 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBIt's that time again; we take a deep dive into the best games currently listed on BoardGameGeek's hotness list, plus we have fresh new reviews and previews: Question of the Week: Let's talk expansions: what new elements added to a game have the best chance to wow you and enter rotation? (e.g. asymmetry, new cards, the dreaded 5th player) Acquisition Disorders: A Song of Ice & Fire Tactics, TOKYO HIGHWAY Rainbow City At the Table Reviews: Barcelona, Scarface 1920 If you haven’t yet, be ...
Episode 460 - BGG's Top 100 Thematic Games
January 30, 2024 20:10 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis week, we're looking at the top 100 thematic games as listed on BoardGameGeek.com. Which ones deserve to be ranked so high and which would we drop lower? Find out in a full rundown of the top 100 listing on BGG. Question of the Week: What's your favorite thematic game and why? Acquisition Disorder: Steam Power, EVE: War for New Eden, Conan by Monolith: Red Nails Expansion and Versus Mode At the Table Review: Oranienburger Kanal, Undaunted: Normandy If you haven’t yet, be sure to con...
BGA Episode 459 - The Dreaded Burn!
January 23, 2024 13:02 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBOver the last 10+ years, we've reviewed a lot of games. Hundreds of experiences, many of which we really enjoyed. But every now and then, a game hits just wrong, and we can't help but give it our dreaded "burn" rating. This week, we're taking a look back at some of these duds, and discussing why they fell flat for us. For those eager to hear more negative reviews, this is for you! Acquisition Disorders: Meeple Inc., G.I. JOE Battle for the Arctic Circle, Powered by Axis & Allies & Axis &...
BGA Episode 458 - BGA Awards and Top 10 Games of 2023
January 16, 2024 16:47 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBWe run through our favorite games of 2023, with our top 10 games of the year and awards for: Best Digital Implementation Best Family Game Best Strategic Gameplay Overlooked Gem Best Kickstarter Best 2.0 Release Best Solo Game Best Expansion If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patre...
BGA Episode 457 - Most Anticipated Games of 2024
January 09, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThe new year is here and we have a list of the 50 (give or take) most anticipated games of the upcoming year. It's our supersized, mega-acquisition disorder! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https:...
BGA Episode 456 - 2023 Year in Review
December 26, 2023 18:33 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThis week, we're taking a look back at the year that was 2023, with a rundown of the games we played, the ones that didn't come out (and some that will never come out), and our overall thoughts of the year as a whole. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or us...
BGA Episode 455 - Bad Games That I Like Too Much
December 19, 2023 12:36 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBWe're back with another episode of hot takes, looking at the games that people may not be as generally positive on but that we love. Plus reviews of Horrified: Greek Monsters and Hexarchy. Acquisition Disorders: Fief England - Alliances, Treachery, And Power, Stormgate At the Table Reviews: Horrified: Greek Monsters, Hexarchy If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https:...
BGA Episode 454 - Great Games We Wished We Liked More
December 12, 2023 15:45 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBThis week we're looking at some of the truly great games out there that just don't click for us and discuss what about them doesn't work (and if either of us disagrees). Question of the Week: What's a game that completely upended your expectations (good or bad)? How so? Acquisition Disorders: Nucleum: Australia, Star Realms Deluxe Colonial Collection, Adventure Time Card Wars 10th Anniversary At the Table Review: Junk Drawer If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (ww...
BGA Episode 453 - PAX Unplugged Hotness
December 06, 2023 13:05 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBAnother PAX Unplugged has come and gone, and we're discussing all the cool things we saw, did, and played over the three-day gaming weekend in Philadelphia. Games discussed: - Defenders of the Realm 2.0 - Dune Imperium: Uprising - Undergrove - Cascadia Flip and Roll and Write Games - Evacuation - Nucleum - Star Wars Unlimited - Evil Corp. - Nautilus Island - In the Footsteps of Darwin - CATastrophe: A Game of 9 Lives - House of Cats If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with ...
BGA Episode 452 - Listeners' Top Games of 2023
November 28, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWe asked and you answered! This week we've constructed the top 10 games of 2023 according to the listeners. Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey and congratulations to Omar, who won a game as part of that contest. Join us for a rundown of these ten, plus a bit of a rant from Anthony on the spiraling of crowdfunding for classic games, and reviews of some recent (and not-so-recent) games. * Acquisition Disorders: DCeased, KELP - Shark vs. Octopus * At the Table Reviews: Imperial...
BGA Episode 451 - Holiday Gift Guide
November 21, 2023 17:43 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIt's that time of year again. Games and gifts and gifts that are games! Check out our 2023 holiday gift guide, complete with 20 different games, accessories, and apps that you can gift to yourself or a gamer friend for the holiday season. Additionally, we chat about the direction of crowdfunded upgrades to classic games and what it will take to make us back Food Chain Magnate on Gamefound, plus our question of the week: "If a group of lions is a pride and a group of crows is a murder, wh...
Episode 450 - Board Game Mechanics: Meeples
November 14, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThis week, we're looking at another collection of mechanics based on a single component: the meeple! Check out 15+ unique uses of meeples and how they represent the hobby as a whole. * Acquisition Disorders: Cargo Empire, Calimala * At the Table Reviews: Raiders of the North Sea, Evolution If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You c...
BGA Episode 449 - Board Game Mechanics: Dice
November 08, 2023 00:27 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThanks to Ryan for the suggestion on this week's topic! We're looking at different ways dice have been used as a mechanic in board games with 15 different takes (and representative games) from the hobby. * Question of the Week: Ouija is a _______ game * Acquisition Disorders: Cities, Star Trek: Into the Unknown * At the Table: Tichu, Terraforming Mars The Dice Game, Herstory, Pop in the Box If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous...
BGA Episode 448 - Trick (not Treat) Taking Games
October 31, 2023 11:43 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThis week, we're looking at the best trick (not treat) taking games for the Halloween season. Which small box, quick fun games should you bring to the table (or hand out) on Halloween this year? Question of the Week: What game is sneaky in its complexity, offering a lot more depth (or barriers) than you'd expect based on the artwork, presentation, or publisher? Acquisition disorder - Through the Desert, Keep the Heroes Out: Boss Battles At the Table reviews - World Wonders If you haven’...
BGA Episode 447 - Higher Ranked Sequels of Older Games (BGG)
October 24, 2023 11:37 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThis week, we take a look at the sequel games that have launched their way up the BoardGameGeek Top 100 list, becoming, at least numerically, better versions. It's not a top 10, because there are 11. Find out how they iterated and changed their own formula and became more popular games. Question of the Week: What's your favorite board game production? Not necessarily best artwork or miniatures (though that may be your answer), but the best overall production of a game, from flavor text in ...
BGA Episode 446 - Top Ten Games with Board Games for the Better
October 19, 2023 23:09 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBThis week, Chris welcomes special guests Chris from Board Games for the Better and Game Master Dave to talk games, the upcoming Tabletop Charity Game Day on November 4, and much more! Acquisition Disorders: Metal Gear Solid The Board Game, Twilight Imperium 4th Edition (BGA), The Night Cage: Shrieking Hollow At the Table Reviews: Tokaido Duo, Advance Civilization (Avalon Hill), Endless Winter: Paleoamericans Learn more about Chris and Board Games for the Better https://boardgamesforthebe...
BGA Episode 445 - Essen Hotness
October 10, 2023 11:53 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBThis week, we look from afar at the hotness from Essen Spiel 2023, talking about the games that sold out, the games that hit the BGG hotness, and all the things we're interested in tracking down for ourselves in a few months when they reach the US. Question of the Week: What should be a mandatory addition to the side of game boxes (along with player count and length)? Acquisition Disorders: Rats of Wistar, Gamefold: The First Folding Table Designed for Gaming At the Table Reviews: Voidf...
BGA Episode 444 - Last 10 (Best) Games of the Year
October 03, 2023 11:43 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBWe take a look back at the last 10 years and the games we named "best of the year" in each of those years, then discuss if those selections have changed since then. Some years remain strong, others change substantially. Find out which games we're still playing. Acquisition disorders: Haggis, Mycelia | The Strategic Mushroom Game At the Table reviews: Voidfall impressions, Masters of the Universe: The Board Game – Clash for Eternia If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Faceboo...
BGA Episode 443 - BGG Hotness
September 26, 2023 13:23 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis week we're talking the BGG hotness as of the end of September. Which games are hot and why? Always a fun discussion. Plus Anthony discusses the process of unpacking and learning Voidfall (it's a lot!) Acquisition Disorders: Evacuation, Flock Together - An Asymmetric Cooperative Game At the Table Reviews: Race to the Raft, Heat: Pedal to the Metal If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast...
BGA Episode 442 - Top X Roman Empire Games
September 19, 2023 12:04 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThis week we're talking about all those Roman Empire games we can't get out of our heads, plus a discussion of the Terraforming Mars AI controversy, and an announcement for upcoming NJ gaming goodness. Acquisition Disorders: Fromage, One Page War At the Table Reviews: Moon, Bullet♥︎, Ra (Deluxe Edition) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonym...
BGA Episode 441 - Best of Simone Luciani
September 12, 2023 11:42 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThis week we're running through the 10 best games that Simone Luciani has worked on. All the best of meeples on maps and dice for actions. Question of the Week: In the age of board game sequels, has a new version or sequel truly killed an old game for you? How so? Acquisition Disorders: Planet Nubo, More Terraforming Mars! At the Table Reviews: Number Drop, Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game (solo), Moon If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgam...
BGA Episode 440 - Most Popular Defunct TCGs and CCGs
September 05, 2023 17:46 - 1 hour - 82 MBThis week, we're talking about...games that aren't Lorcana! Specifically, we're reminiscing about some of the now defunct CCGs and TCGs that devoured our money in years past. Find out what happened to them and why it seems like every collectible card game that isn't Magic, Pokemon, or Yu Gi Oh eventually folds up shop. Question of the Week: What's your favorite game to play in public (malls, restaurants, game cafes, etc.) and why? Acquisition Disorders: Harvest (A Farming Game), Worms™: T...
BGA Episode 439 - Civilization Games w/ Geof Gambill
August 29, 2023 16:29 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBWe have a special guest this week: Geof Gambill, previously of The Longview Podcast, joins us to discuss all things gaming, including his background in the hobby, some recent reviews, and a rundown of his favorite civilization games. Acquisition Disorders: Obojima Tales from the Tall Grass: A 5E Campaign Setting, Dungeon Kart, Unsettled At the Table Reviews: Mindbug First Contact, Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition, Lunar Rush, Aegean Sea, Barcelona If you haven’t yet, be sure t...
BGA Episode 438 - BGG Hotness for August
August 22, 2023 13:29 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBWe're in the heart of Essen announcement season, meaning the BGG hotness is loaded with fresh new games with only tidbits of information to tie us over until the fall. Join us as we run through the top 50 on BGG's hotness list for August. Question of the Week: What's changed most about you as a gamer since you entered the hobby? Acquisition Disorders: Grand Austria Hotel: Hochsaison, Fool's Blade: A Sword-Crafting Monster-Slaying Card Game At the Table Reviews: Star Wars The Deckbuilding ...
Episode 437 - 10th Anniversary
August 15, 2023 10:50 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBMy how time flies! It's been ten years since Board Gamers Anonymous launched, and over the course of 437 episodes, we've played a bunch of games, talked about a lot in the industry, and experienced a lot in both life and gaming. This week we're looking back, not just at the last year of episodes (as we do every summer), but at the last decade as a podcast. Thank you to everyone who has helped us get here! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgame...
BGA Episode 436 - Gen Con Hotness
August 09, 2023 18:48 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBGen Con 2023 was an amazing time, filled with friends, games, academic discussions, and more! Listen to our rundown of the games played, events attended, and academic conferences run during Gen Con 2023 in this week's episode. Games discussed: Terraforming Mars The Dice Game Point City Waffle Time Deep Dive War of the Ring the Card Game Keyforge Lorcana Nucleum Lost Ruins of Arnak expansion If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersa...
BGA Episode 435 - Last 10: BGG Game of the Year
July 31, 2023 20:57 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBIn just a few weeks, we're celebrating our 10th anniversary as a podcast, so we want to look back at the games and events that made headlines over the last decade. This week we're looking at the last ten winners of the Board Game Geek Game of the Year award. Question of the Week: You just got a game you are super excited about—how do you convince your friends to play it? Acquisition Disorders: Unreliable Wizard, Wizards & Co. At the Table Reviews: For Northwood!, Ancient Realms, & River ...
BGA Episode 434 - Women's World Cup Bracket: Video Game IPs
July 25, 2023 13:33 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBIt's back! Our world cup bracket, this time for the Women's World Cup (Go Team USA!). This time around, we're featuring video game IP-based board games, and yes, there are a whole bunch of them. Find out which video game IP translated to cardboard (and plastic) holds up best in 2023. Question of the Week: Favorite player color and why? Acquisition Disorders: Luddite, Stonespine Architects At the Table Reviews: The Princes of Florence (2023), Point Salad =============== Board Game Acade...
BGA Episode 433 - Last 10: Kennerspiel des Jahres Winners
July 18, 2023 12:07 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWe're back with another episode of "Last 10", this week featuring the last 10 winners of the Kennerspiel des Jahres winners. We recorded this before 2023's winners were announced, so find out if we guessed correctly which games would win plus previews of The White Castle and Calimala's 2023 update, and reviews of Expedition and Earth. =============== Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall, and to celebrate, we’re holding a special one-day event at Gen Con i...
BGA Episode 432 - Last 10: Spiel des Jahres Winners
July 11, 2023 20:53 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis week we're starting the first in a series of Lookback episodes to reflect on the last ten years in gaming, as we've covered it on the podcast and beyond. First up, the last 10 Spiel des Jahres winners. =============== Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall, and to celebrate, we’re holding a special one-day event at Gen Con in August. Join us live, or if you’re not attending the convention, signup for a virtual pass at www.boardgameacademics.com. Use th...
BGA Episode 431 - Board Game Academics Conference Preview
July 05, 2023 17:15 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBOn August 2, we're launching the first ever Board Game Academics conference to celebrate the work of the researchers and academics from a range of fields and specialties. Learn more about the event, who will be speaking and what they'll be discussing in this special episode. =============== Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall, and to celebrate, we’re holding a special one-day event at Gen Con in August. Join us live, or if you’re not attending the conven...
BGA Episode 430 - Origins Hotness
June 27, 2023 14:45 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBEpisode 430 is all about the Origins Game Fair, which took place this last weekend in Columbus, Ohio. We delve into the online discussion around the event, the games that were released at the event, what new game releases look like in the age of Kickstarter, and the winners of the 2023 Origins Awards. We also delve into previews of World Wonders and the new edition of Mystery of the Abbey currently on Kickstarter. =============== Board Game Academics is launching its first academic jo...
BGA Episode 429 - 20 Most Anticipated Summer and Fall Games
June 20, 2023 13:35 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThis week we're looking at 20 of the hottest games and expansions being released in the next 6 months, with a rundown of why we're excited and when they're expected to hit store shelves. =============== Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall, and to celebrate we’re holding a special one day event at Gen Con in August. Join us live, or if you’re not attending the convention, signup for a virtual pass at www.boardgameacademics.com. Use the code “PODCAST” to r...
BGA Episode 428 - Why doesn't this IP have a game yet?
June 13, 2023 11:36 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week we're looking at the IPs that should have games built around them, but for some reason, still don't, plus what types of games we'd want those to be. =============== Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall, and to celebrate we're holding a special one day event at Gen Con in August. Join us live, or if you're not attending the convention, signup for a virtual pass at www.boardgameacademics.com. Use the code "PODCAST" to receive the student rate. ...
BGA Episode 427 - Top 10 Days of Wonder Games
June 06, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week, we're looking at the top ten games from Days of Wonder, one of the all-time great publishers, both for quality and production of games, and general attention to their fans and customers. Which game comes out on top? * Question of the Week: If you could retheme one of your favorite games with one of your favorite IPs, which game/IP combo would you choose and why? * Acquisition Disorders: Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, Ruse - Instincts of the Den If you haven’t yet, ...
BGA Episode 426 - Top 10 Pocket Games
May 30, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThis week we're looking at the top 10 games you can take with you to the beach, on an airplane, or otherwise shove in your pocket for quick, easy gaming on the go. In addition, we're talking about the recently announced nominees for the Spiel des Jahres, the growing controversy over publisher/reviewer relationships, and a whole lot more. Acquisition Disorders: Metal Gear Solid The Board Game, Carson City Big Box At the Table Review: Dark Tomb If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with...
BGA Episode 425 - BGG Hotness May 2023
May 23, 2023 18:06 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIt's that time of the month again; we're back with the hottest of hotness games from BGG, discussing what games are new to the top 50, why they're there, and what to keep an eye out for. - Question of the Week: What's a game that would actually benefit from legacy/campaign treatment that hasn't gotten it yet? - Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring The Card Game: Against the Shadow, Terrorscape - At the Table: Between Two Cities Essential Edition If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect w...
BGA Episode 424 - Mental Health Themed Board Games
May 16, 2023 14:47 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThis week, we're looking at ten games that take on unique themes to explore mental health. These games bring awareness to the importance of mental health care, not necessarily games that will help or treat. Question of the Week: What's your favorite tie-breaking mechanism (and why)? Acquisition Disorder: Terraforming Mars Prelude 2, Barcelona At the Table Reviews: Dorfromantik, Horseless Carriage, Amsterdam If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/...
BGA Episode 423 - Discussing the Origins Awards Nominees
May 09, 2023 11:46 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWe're closing out our trilogy of game award discussions with a rundown of the recently announced Origins Awards nominees. How did they do this year? Find out, plus reviews of Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and a revisit to Rebuilding Seattle - Question of the Week: What original board game IP would best support a movie or television series? - Acquisition Disorders: Ark Nova Marine Worlds, Botany - At the Table Reviews: Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Rebuilding Seattle If you haven’t...