Board Gamers Anonymous
495 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days 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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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...
BGA Episode 422 - Discussing the Golden Geek Nominees
May 02, 2023 13:34 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWhile we will have to wait another year for our death laser, we're still excited to talk about the 2022 Golden Geek awards nominees, recently announced on Board Game Geek. Check out our thoughts and picks from the ample list of nominees. Question of the Week – What's your number 1 deal breaker when it comes to games? A mechanic, theme, art style, player count (or something else entirely) that turns you off from a game before you even sit down? Acquisition Disorders – Paperback 10th Anni...
BGA Episode 421 - Discussing the Dice Tower Award Nominations
April 25, 2023 13:49 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThe Dice Tower award nominations are in, and we're running through them all to discuss what the landscape of 2022 games looked like and which ones we might be leaning toward in the voting. Question of the Week - What's your biggest "stand up and shout" moment when playing games (good or bad)? Acquisition Disorders - Teotihuacan: City of Gods Deluxe Master Set, They Live: The Card Game - Save The City/Enslave The City At the Table Reviews - Venn, Darwin's Journey If you haven’t yet, b...
BGA Episode 420 - Top 10 Marvel Games
April 18, 2023 11:52 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBThis week we're looking at the top 10 board games, card games, and miniature games that reflect Marvel and its comic and cinematic universes. Question of the Week - What's a game you were initially cold on but came around to after multiple plays? Do you feel the game specifically needs multiple plays (and therefore might be underrated broadly), or that you had a rough initial play? Acquisition Disorders - Cascadia Landmarks, Santorini Deluxe & Expansion At the Table Reviews - Naturopo...
BGA Episode 419 - The Top Selling Games of 2022
April 11, 2023 11:52 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWe take a look back at the games that performed best in 2022 in a number of categories. We know what people liked, but what did they actually buy? Plus we remember Klaus Teuber and discuss the success of the Dungeons & Dragons movie. Question of the Week: What's the highest-rated game (or games if you're feeling wordy today) on Board Game Geek that you haven't played yet, and why haven't you played it? Acquisition Disorders: Age of Innovation, Funko "Star Wars Rivals" At the Table Rev...
BGA Episode 418 - The BGG Top 100
April 04, 2023 11:42 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis week, we're doing a rundown of BGG's top 100 to discuss what's new, what's old, and why things are jockeying the way they are on this list. We update our run-through of this list every 18-24 months, and this seemed like a prime time with all the recent repositioning at the top of the list. Question of the Week: What's the best piece of advice you've ever received related to the board gaming hobby? Acquisition Disorders: Galactic Renaissance, Star Trek: Away Missions At the Table ...
BGA Episode 417 - BGG Hotness March 2023
March 28, 2023 11:55 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week, we're delving into the hotness on BGG, discussing why games are on there and what's new on the horizon. Also, congrats to our March Gamer Madness contest winner, Matt, who by far had the closest bracket, out of our biggest ever pool of participants. Thanks everyone! - Question of the Week: What's a mechanic from board games that you absolutely love but feel is severely underutilized in other games? - Acquisition Disorders: Let's Go! To Japan, Marrakesh Essential Edition - A...
BGA Episode 416 - Stefan Feld Games Tier List
March 21, 2023 15:09 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBWe had the enormous pleasure of being special guests this past weekend at the Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo in Garden City, Long Island. We recorded episode 416 with special guests from the expo, Guardians MH, and Board Games for the Better. Stay tuned for a special video version of the podcast which will be posted later this week. Question of the Week: Are there any games for which you prefer a digital/online implementation? Whether for speed of play, aesthetics, or something else enti...
BGA Episode 415 - March Gamer Madness 2023 Part 2
March 14, 2023 11:56 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBPart two of March Gamer Madness, featuring the listeners' top 64 games, is here, plus some recent game reviews and previews of what's to come. =========== Join us at Long Island Tabletop Expo 2023 in Garden CIty, NJ on March 18-19. We'll be presenting three special panels and a live show for episode 416. =========== * Question of the Week: Jumanji but real life...what game would you most want to be stuck in? * Acquisition Disorders: Reviving Kathmandu, Star Wars: The Deck Building Game ...
BGA Episode 414 - March Gamer Madness 2023 - Our Listeners' Top 64 Games
March 07, 2023 12:48 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBPart one of March Gamer Madness features us running through the top 64 listeners' games from 2022 to narrow down the field to 32 for next week. Thanks to everyone who voted in our poll and contest. Winners will be announced on the next episode. 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 can support the show as well by donating on Patre...
BGA Episode 413 - Best Board Game Sequels
February 28, 2023 15:35 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBComing at you with another ad-free episode of BGA. This week we're looking at some of the best board game sequels out there, plus we break down the (ridiculous) back and forth between Brass and Gloomhaven fans on BoardGameGeek, and delve into some upcoming releases at the table. Acquisition Disorders: Huang, Frostpunk: The Board Game At the Table Reviews: Tragedy Looper: New Tragedies, Marvel: Age of Heroes If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boa...
BGA Episode 412 - Our Friends' Top Tens w/ Game Master Dave
February 21, 2023 14:39 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBChris is joined by special guest Game Master Dave this week to talk about the upcoming Long Island Tabletop Game Expo (at which BGA will be guests—join us if you can!) The two discuss upcoming games we're excited about and recent plays as well. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get start...
BGA Episode 411 - BGA Questions: What is the Value of a Game?
February 14, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBThis week we're looking at how gamers determine the relative value of each game in their collection. What do you keep? What do you sell? When do you decide it's time to move on from a game you used to love? We dig into all of this and more in this week's episode =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.co...
BGA Episode 410 - BGG Hotness February 2023
February 07, 2023 12:58 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBThis week we're looking at all the hot games currently burning up the charts on Board Game Geek. Which games are hot, which ones are we excited to play, and what's on there for "reasons?" =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the ...
BGA Episode 409 - Collecting and Culling Games
January 31, 2023 18:03 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week on the podcast, we're talking about how we approach collecting, culling, and the massive process of curating and maintaining the games we own. We hear from the community, share our experiences, and consider how to stay sane with all that cardboard. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BG...
BGA Episode 408 - The End of D&D?!
January 24, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBChris is joined by Will this week to talk about all the recent changes, announcements, un-announcements, and general drama surrounding Dungeons and Dragons. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set feature...
BGA Episode 407 - From Board to Book - The "Public Domain" Classics
January 17, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week's episode features a rundown of the best games based on public-domain IPs. From Robinson Crusoe to the Fury of Dracula, which games do the classics best? =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set ...
BGA Episode 406 - BGA Awards for 2022
January 10, 2023 15:33 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIt's time for one final look at 2022, with BGA's picks for the best games of the year. We had a heck of a time this year with so many amazing releases, so join us for a rundown of the best of the best from 2022. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. From now until the end of January, Paperlike is also including their digital pro planner bundle at no extra ...
BGA Episode 405 - 50 Most Anticipated Games of 2023
January 02, 2023 22:55 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBEpisode 405 is up, featuring our 50 most anticipated games of 2023. Find out which new games, pending Kickstarter releases, and expansions on the horizon have us the most excited going into the new year. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. From now until the end of January, Paperlike is also including their digital pro planner bundle at no extra cost wit...
BGA Episode 404 - BGA 2022 Year in Review
December 29, 2022 01:37 - 1 hour - 65 MB2022 is just about over and that means it's time to look back on the year as a whole. This week, we're reviewing 2022, looking at the games that came out, what we played, what we didn't, and what got delayed. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. From now until the end of January, Paperlike is also including their digital pro planner bundle at no extra cost...
BGA Episode 403 - Board Game Academics
December 20, 2022 20:25 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBWe're excited to announce an all-new endeavor for BGA coming in 2023: Board Game Academics! Join us for a discussion of what brought us to this point, how we're approaching our newest project, and what you can expect from us in 2023 and beyond. =================== Interested in checking out the Fan Roll Dice set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Question of the Week: Is there a fun hobby board game (so not purely ...
BGA Episode 402 - Top 10 Christmas Themed Board Games
December 12, 2022 16:13 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBFor years, it's been difficult to find quality Christmas-themed games for those who want more than a retheme or Monopoly variant. Times are changing, though, and we've gathered the Top 10 Christmas-themed games for the 2022 holiday season. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Zencastr professional. I want you to have the same easy experiences I do for all my...
BGA Episode 401 - PAX Unplugged 2022 Hotness
December 07, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBPAX Unplugged was this last weekend, and it was amazing! For episode 401, we run through everything we saw, the people we met, the games we played, and what stood out from the convention. Many reviews are incoming! =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Zencastr professional. I want you to have the same easy experiences I do for all my podcasting and content n...
BGA Episode 400 - Top 100 Games of All Time
November 30, 2022 21:12 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe did it! 400 episodes in the book, featuring our big, biannual run through of our top 100 games of all time. Not only can you listen to each of our top 50 games this week on the oversized 2 hour episode, but you can also download the rest on Patreon over the next couple of weeks and we'll have the full write up on our website this coming week at https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/top-100-games/ We hope you enjoy! =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go...
BGA Episode 399 - 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
November 22, 2022 00:51 - 1 hour - 59 MBHappy shopping to all! And to all a good game night. It's that time of year again; our picks for the best of the best games for holiday gifts ahead of the busy shopping season. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Zencastr professional. I want you to have the same easy experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It’s time to share your story! ...
BGA Episode 398 - Listeners' Top 20 Games of All Time (2022 Edition)
November 14, 2022 19:52 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBIt's that time of the year; we've polled you, the listeners and now we're excited to share the top 20 games of all time, according to the BGA community. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Zencastr professional. I want you to have the same easy experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It’s time to share your story! =================== Acqu...
BGA Episode 397 - No Thanks Given Games (Top 10 "Take That" Games)
November 07, 2022 21:34 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWith Thanksgiving almost upon us, it's time to consider what the holiday is really about—family, and lots of sniping at family around the dinner table. Why argue about things that will make you actually angry though, when you can play a board game? Check out our list of the top 10 games with a 'take that' mechanic in this week's episode. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first ...
BGA Episode 396 - Marvel Snap for Board Gamers?
November 01, 2022 01:57 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThis week, we're taking a deep dive into the hottest mobile card game on the planet right now, Marvel Snap. Is it worth playing? What cards are best? How much money do you need to spend? We answer all the pressing questions board gamers have about this hot new card battler. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Zencastr professional. I want you to have the sa...
BGA Episode 395 - The Basics and Beyond of D&D
October 24, 2022 19:56 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week, we have a special guest joining us to discuss all things role playing games: Will Nation. Will is a counselor at Johns Hopkins University, and used role playing games to support students. We'll talk about how roleplaying has evolved, what we're excited to see from it in the years ahead, and how it can be used in interesting and unexpected ways. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 perce...
BGA Episode 394 - The Next 50 Game Reviews Revisited
October 17, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThis week, we're back with the second leg of our special retrospective on our earliest reviews. You’ve asked for it, and now we’re going back into the vault to revisit the next 50 games we ever reviewed on BGA. Check out our rundown of some of our earliest game reviews, with what still hits the table, what we’ve never played since, and what has failed to age as well. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll ...
BGA Episode 393 - First 50 Game Reviews Revisited
October 10, 2022 17:36 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBThis week, we have a special episode. You've asked for it, and now we're going back in the vault to revisit the first 50 games we ever reviewed on BGA. Check out our rundown of the first 50 episodes' feature game reviews, with what still hits the table, what we've never played since, and what has failed to age as well. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Ze...
BGA Episode 392: Essen Spiel Hotness 2022
October 03, 2022 22:36 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis week, we’re looking at the hottest games currently being anticipated at this year's Essen Spiel. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Zencastr professional. I want you to have the same easy experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It’s time to share your story! =================== Acquisition Disorders: Terraforming Mars The Dice Game,...
BGA Episode 391 - Top 10 Best Rulebooks
September 27, 2022 20:52 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBThis week, we’re looking at the very best rulebooks in the business and how they help make their games better. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Zencastr professional. I want you to have the same easy experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It’s time to share your story! =================== First up is our question of the week: What's ...
BGA Episode 390 - Top 10 Board Game Companies on Kickstarter
September 20, 2022 03:05 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis week, we're looking at the very best of the best Kickstarter companies—the companies and creators who have done the most with Kickstarter since its launch. =================== This week's episode is sponsored by Zencastr. Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code “bga”. You’ll get 30 percent off your first three months of Zencastr professional. I want you to have the same easy experiences I do for all my podcasting and content needs. It’s time to share your story! ===============...
BGA Episode 389 - Top 10 Worst Rulebooks
September 12, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis week, we’re looking at the worst of the worst in rulebooks for board games that were made worse (or at least harder to read) because of their poor instructions. First up is our question of the week: Alright, folks. Enough of the terrible rulebooks (episode pending, I promise!); what are the very BEST rulebooks you've ever encountered. Rodney Smith videos don't count. Acquisition Disorders: Crossing Oceans, Rivet Wars: Reloaded At the Table Reviews: Founders of Teotihuacan, Messina...
BGA Episode 388 - Designer Top Ten: Richard Garfield
September 06, 2022 21:47 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThis week, we’re looking at the ten best games from designer, Richard Garfield, he of Magic: the Gathering fame. First up is our question of the week: What are the most important elements of a game day to set the ambiance? (e.g. music, food, lighting) Acquisition Disorders: Keyforge: Winds of Exchange, Lying Pirates At the Table Reviews: Scooby Doo: The Board Game If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.c...
BGA Episode 387 - BGG Hotness September 2022
August 29, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis week, we’re looking at the BoardGameGeek hotness for the end of August, into September 2022. First up is our question of the week: What is the one word you would use to describe yourself as a gamer? Acquisition Disorders: Revive, Woodcraft At the Table Reviews: Trekking through History, Don't Go in There 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.boardgamersanon...
BGA Episode 386 - Lord of the Rings vs. Game of Thrones Board Games
August 24, 2022 12:16 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThis week, we’re looking at one of the great publishers of the last twenty years: Czech Games Edition (CGE). We’ll run down our top 10 of their games. First up is our question of the week: What kind of board game topics or discussions would you like to hear more of (from us or just in general)? Acquisition Disorders: Tiletum, Ark Nova: Aquarius At the Table Reviews: Framework If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http...
BGA Episode 385 - 9th Anniversary Episode
August 16, 2022 01:20 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBWe're celebrating our 9th anniversary this month, and that means it's times to look back on the last year and what made it so special. Listen for our favorite acquisition disorders, at the table reviews, and features of year 9. *** Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon Go to https://magicspoon.com/BGA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BGA at checkout to save five dollars off your order! *** But, first we asked the listeners our question of the week: Wh...
BGA Episode 384 - Publisher Top 10: Czech Games Edition (CGE)
August 08, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThis week, we’re looking at one of the great publishers of the last twenty years: Czech Games Edition (CGE). We’ll run down our top 10 of their games. *** Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon Go to https://magicspoon.com/BGA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BGA at checkout to save five dollars off your order! *** First up is our question of the week: What games would you consider part of the modern hobby board gaming "canon"? Must plays that should be...
BGA Episode 383 - Designer Top 10: Martin Wallace Games
August 01, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThis week, we’re looking at one of the great designers of the last twenty years: Martin Wallace. We'll run down our top 10 of his many, many games. *** Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon Go to https://magicspoon.com/BGA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BGA at checkout to save five dollars off your order! *** First up is our question of the week: What's your game of the year (so far!) for 2022? See the answers here as well: https://boardgamersanonym...
BGA Episode 382 - 25 Most Anticipated Games of Gen Con 2022
July 25, 2022 22:11 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis week, we’re looking at the biggest convention of the summer and the 25 games we're most excited to learn more about at Gen Con 2022. Check out our full Gen Con Preview for a list of 25 hot games on the horizon. *** Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon Go to https://magicspoon.com/BGA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BGA at checkout to save five dollars off your order! *** First up is our question of the week: Have you ever discovered you're play...
BGA Episode 381 - Ranking Our Games of the Year
July 18, 2022 13:38 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week, we're going back in time and looking at all of the games we've named as our "games of the year" going back to 2013. Which of them holds up best and which are we happy to have selected? Find out in our full top ten list. First up is our question of the week: If you were to design your own board game, what would it be and why? Acquisition Disorders: Moon, Dune: War for Arrakis At the Table: Bear Raid, MicroMacro: Crime City If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Face...