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It’s that time again. We’re back with our biggest and best episodes of the year – March Gamer Madness! This year, we’re looking at solo games, so we’ve picked 64 of the best games out there, with help from the 1-Player Guild’s People Choice Top 200 list on Board Game Geek. Joining us this week is Liz Davidson from Beyond Solitaire and a contributor on The Dice Tower. Enjoy the final 31 matchups to...

It's that time again. We're back with our biggest and best episodes of the year - March Gamer Madness! This year, we're looking at solo games, so we've picked 64 of the best games out there, with help from the 1-Player Guild's People Choice Top 200 list on Board Game Geek.  Joining us this week is Jason Perez from Shelf Stories, and one time host of Every Night is Game Night, which launched as a s...

This week we’re looking at the biggest, unweildiest board game boxes out there and why they're only getting bigger. Do these games get played? (hint: not so much).  First up, though, is our question of the week: What game is elevated the most by adding an expansion in? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Everdell: Newleaf, Mistwood, and The Complete Collection, Small World: The...

This week we’re looking at the hottest (and hardest to find) commodity in board gaming - Stardew Valley: The Board Game - and a few games you might also like if you can't get your hand on this one.  First up, though, is our question of the week: Are there any recently released board games (2019-21) that killed off older games in your collection? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Batman:...

This week we’re looking at the BGG Hotness for the end of February 2021. Which 15 games are atop the list as of February 22? First up, though, is our question of the week: Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re looking at Amazon's list of top selling board games to see what's moving and shaking outside of the hobby space.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What older euro would most benefit from a big, expansive Kickstarter relaunch? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Red Rising, After the Empire At the Table: Overboss, Moonrakers Don’t miss BGA Live! on ...

This week we’re looking at some of the best games of all time from Uwe Rosenberg and creating our Ultimate Uwe Tier List.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's the best game with polyominos? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Roote: The Marauder Expansion, Clinic Deluxe: The 2nd and 3rd Extensions At the Table: Hallertau, Carnegie Don’t miss BGA Live! on Board...

This week we're looking at some of the game systems that failed in recent years that we wish had found a way to succeed.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game or game system that was cut short or canceled by its publisher that you wish would come back? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Tinner's Trail, Juicy Fruits At the Table: Kanban EV, Alma Mater Do...

This week we're joined by good friend of the show, Andrew Parks, designer of the upcoming Core Worlds: Empires, hitting Kickstarter next week. We talk about his games, some recent plays and go into the BGG hotness for January.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your limit for number of hours playing a single game? On the show this week, we cover: Core Worlds Empires and Nemesis...

This week we’re looking at the Top 10 “The Card Game”s from board gaming – games that take the core ideas and mechanics from larger board games…and make a card game out of it! First up, though, is our question of the week: Is there a game you play with ALL of the expansions? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, The Animation Collection At the...

This week we’re looking at the top 10 "The Dice Game"s from board gaming - games that take the core ideas and mechanics form larger board games...and add dice!  First up, though, is our question of the week: Are you participating in any board game challenges this year? If so, what's on tap? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Nusfjord Salmon Deck, Nidavellir At the Table: Beyon...

It's a new year! And that means a whole bunch of new games on the horizon to look forward to. This week, we're diving into more than 50 upcoming releases that we're excited to see in 2021. Join us for a rundown of everything we already know is coming out this year (and there will be more!) First up, though, is our question of the week: What game releases are you most looking forward to in 2021? An...

Whelp, it's over!  In many ways, that's the nicest thing we can say about 2020. But let's not be too hasty.  While board gamers have weathered a year without conventions, game groups, and many delays in new releases, there were quite a few really solid releases. We ran through the 32 best of those in last week's awards episode, and this week, we look back at what we had been most anticipating.  Fi...

2020 has been a year unlike any other! For most things, that's not a ringing endorsement, but for board games, it's been a pretty solid year! Listen as we rundown our Games of the Year in eight categories, with nominees including: Best Online Implementation: Santorini, Teotihuacan, 7 Wonders Duel, Potion Explosion Best App: Root, Spirit Island, Wingspan, Roll for the Galaxy Family Game: Mariposas,...

This week we're looking at eight games you might like if you also like Among Us, the pop culture phenomenon video game experience that swept Twitch in 2020.  On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Ugly Gryphon Inn, The Last Brave At the Table: Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road, Tungaru Feature: If You Like Among Us, Try... Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You...

This week we’re running down the 10 best board game box covers and why you should definitely judge these games by their covers. On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road, Momiji At the Table: Whistle Mountain, The Ruhr: A Story of Coal Trade Feature: Top Ten Board Game Bo Covers Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8...

This week we’re running down 20 games in 8 categories in our annual holiday gift guide. Learn which games we recommend for gift giving (and receiving!) Check the list below for every game covered, and the episodes on which they were reviewed.  Digital Games: CC: Wingspan (Steam) (284), Root (Steam) (289) Family Games: Mysterium Park (298), Draftosaurus (272), Truffle Shuffle (293) Solo Games: Sanc...

This week we’re running down your top 20 games of all time! Thank you to all 240+ of you who completed our survey to help build this list and congratulations to Damian for winning a game in the contest! Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EDT every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t yet, be sure to conn...

It's Episode 300! In our biggest, longest episode ever(!!), we run through both Anthony's and Chris's top 100 games of all time. Strap in - this is a long one. First up, don’t miss your chance to win a game from our Listeners’ Top 20 Contest, ending today! https://boardgamersanonymous.com/2020-listeners-top-20-games-time-contest/ Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch...

This week we're running down 15 of the most essential board game expansions of all time.  First up, don’t miss your chance to win a game from our Listeners’ Top 20 Contest, running now through November 18: https://boardgamersanonymous.com/2020-listeners-top-20-games-time-contest/ On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Draftosaurus: Aerial Park/Marina, Concordia: Digital Edition At...

This week we're looking at the top 10 games that can keep you busy forever(!) if you're stuck inside. These are big, long, highly replayable games, often with solo components.  First up, don’t miss your chance to win a game from our Listeners’ Top 20 Contest, running now through November 7: https://boardgamersanonymous.com/2020-listeners-top-20-games-time-contest/ On the show this week, we cover:...

Spiel. Digital was this last weekend and it was loaded with events, new game announcements, and new games shipping all over the world. We're here to discuss all the best stuff to come out of the four day event and the current hotness.  First up, don’t miss your chance to win a game from our Listeners’ Top 20 Contest, running now through November 7: https://boardgamersanonymous.com/2020-listeners-t...

We’re finishing up our run through the Board Game Geek’s Top 100 list to tell you which games we think are buys, plays, dodges or “2020 games” (you know, burns). This week we’re running through #50-1. Lots of announcements this week! First up, don't miss your chance to win a game from our Listeners' Top 20 Contest, running now through November 7: https://boardgamersanonymous.com/2020-listeners-top...

This week we're running through the Board Game Geek's Top 100 list to tell you which games we think are buys, plays, dodges or "2020 games" (you know, burns). This week we're hitting up #100-51 and then next week the rest up to #1.  Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EDT every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If yo...

This week we’re looking at another batch of games on the fall release radar from BoardGameGeek's preview list. It's the final pre-Essen hotness! But first, we discuss our question of the week: What's your spooky game of choice for the Halloween season? In acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at the Princess Bride Adventure Book - is it any good? And Chris looks at Untamed: Feral Factions...