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This week we're talking about our top 10 Kickstarter losses and fails. These are the campaigns we regret backing, regret NOT backing, or otherwise have regrets about.  Naturally, for the question of the week, we asked listeners to share their own Kickstarter regrets, losses, and fails.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (htt...

It's that time of year! March Gamer Madness is here. This year we're looking at the best of comics and manga, with our four categories in superheroes, indies, web/comic strip, and manga/anime. Which game will come out on top? Listen and find out.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our...

This week we're talking about Batman and all the games he's graced. Which are worth playing, which are soon to be hard to find and which should you track down? We'll tell you! First up, though, is our question of the week! What's the next game for which you'd like to see a massive, overpriced collector's or definitive edition? Acquisition Disorders: Terra Mystica Big Box (Solo Expansion), Solar 17...

This week we reminisce about the games we no longer play and why they fell out of favor for us.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What's a non-cooperative game you'd like to see get a coop version (or vice versa)? Acquisition Disorders: Dungeons, Dice and Danger!, Tang Garden: Seasons If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous),...

This week we take a look at the hottest games on BGG for the month of February. We dig through the best of top 50 on the site right now.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What's your go to game to wow and amaze new gamers (friends, family or otherwise)? Acquisition Disorders: Earth, Old London Bridge At the Table: Cascadia Solitaria, Lost Ruins of Arnak: Expedition Leaders If you hav...

This week we take a look at the BGG Top 100 to see what's risen, what fell, and what we predict the list will do in the years to come.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What game is in most need of a rulebook rewrite? Acquisition Disorders: Trekking through History, Evolution: New World At the Table: Bitoku, Furnace If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.face...

2022 is shaping up to be a big year for The Lord of the Rings—new television content, updates to classic games and anniversaries for sprawling epics all on the horizon. So we're looking at the best board games in The Lord of the Rings universe.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What’s your longest game?! Acquisition Disorders: Jiangnan: Life of Gentry, Dune Imperium: Rise of Ix At th...

It's the end of the month, so we're back with another BGG Hotness, this time featuring the best games of the top 50 on BoardGameGeek right now.  First up, though, is our question of the week! In addition to game length, recommended age, and number of players, what's another piece of information you wish was included on every game box? Acquisition Disorders: Legacy of Yu, La Granja Deluxe Master Se...

The biggest Kickstarter project in the world right now is Marvel Zombies, so it's time to talk each other out of backing it. It's big, bloated, ridiculous, and kind of enticing? Let's see if we can pull it off.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What is the single most frustrating board game you have ever played (either in general or a very specific play)? Acquisition Disorders: CoLab...

It's a new year, and that means new games are on the horizon! This week we're looking at our most anticipated new releases, expansions, and revamps of 2022, with more than 50 games featured on this year's list.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.co...

(Sorry we're a little late this week - some technical issues you might hear in the audio - back to normal timing and tech next week!) We put a capper on 2021 with our annual year in review episode, looking back at the games that we were most excited about 12 months ago, discussing what came out, whether we liked it, and what disappointments we had through it all. Join us next week for our 2022 pre...

It's been quite a year, with an interesting and at times exhilarating list of new games released in 2021. So it's time to pick the best of the best in our annual awards show. Below are the nominees.  BGA Awards 2021 Best Digital Implementation: Concordia Digital Edition (Acram Digital), Brass Birmingham, Gaia Project, Fox in the Forest Best Family Game: Cascadia, Overboss, The Adventures of Robin...

The Holidays are here and that means everyone is home for at least a week, so what games are best for keeping the family (and especially the kids) occupied? This week we make a definitive (yeah I said it), list of the top 10 games to play over your winter break. *** Join us on Wisdom Wednesday, December 29th at 8:45pm EST for a special live discussion. Ask questions, discuss your winter break game...

We're back from PAX Unplugged 2021 and we played and saw a whole bunch of games! This week we look at the best, most interesting, and most exciting games from the weekend. The full list includes: First Look: Shinkansen Zero-Kei Prosperitea Mobile Markets 1923 Cotton Club Living Forest Khora: Rise of an Empire LUNA Capital Boonlake Welcome to the Moon Cool Stuff: Aldarra Reborn (big airships) Total...

Let's dig into something new and exciting this week–board games based on majors in higher education. We go through the first half of our list this week.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What is the best sale you ever got on a game? Acquisition Disorders: American Bookshop,Cinderella's Dance, Mindbug 👁️ First Contact  At the Table: Juicy Fruits If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect...

The end of the year is nigh, and it's time to buy gifts for all of your favorite gamers. No problem, we have your back! Check out the annual BGA Holiday Gift Guide, with 20 games to match every gamer on your list.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous...

It's that time again - let's look at the hottest games on BGG and try to figure out why they're hot! This month, we're skipping around the top 50 to share what's hot, why, and whether you should care.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What are underrated games, hidden gems, and special experiences that would make gifts this year? Acquisition Disorders: Weather Machine, Hegemony: Lead...

Anthony's out of town this week, so Chris has some questions! More specifically, the listeners have questions and Chris has answers. Enjoy a rundown of a series of board game industry questions answered by Chris.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous....

350! Another big round number on the board, and that means it's time for one of our very special episodes - this time our top 20 listeners' games of all time. Thank you to everyone who submitted as part of our contest. Winners will be announced on the next episode.  First up, though, is our question of the week: Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl...

This week we're looking at one of the most famous books of the 20th century and its impact on board games dating back almost 50 years: Dune.  First up, though, is our new contest - share your top 10 games of all time for a chance to win one in our Listeners' Top 20 Games contest: https://forms.gle/DudbkyCLfe8qPz1w5 Acquisition Disorders: Senjutsu: Battle For Japan, Marvel Dice Throne At the Table:...

There's a little show you may have heard of: Squid Game. This week we're looking at games you might like try if you're a fan of the show, or if you want to have a good fight with your friends, without the mortal fear part.  First up, though, is our question of the week: Who is your board game rival/archnemesis? Acquisition Disorders: Grove, spielbox 2022 At the Table: Fox in the Forest (Steam), Cl...

It's time to talk Essen Spiel! The big one with all the new games is here, so what games are hot on BGG's preview list, which games are we eager to see and hear more about, and how do we get them! This week we take a look.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your go-to travel board game (for flying, trains, hotel rooms, etc.)? At the Table: Dragon Prince: Battlecharged, Fangs If...

Have you noticed Kickstarter is a little crazy of late? It's true! These things are absolutely ridiculous. We talk about it.  First up, though, is our question of the week: Are kickstarters too expensive? Acquisition Disorders: Shinkansen: Zero Kei, Don't Go in There At the Tablet: Concordia Digital Edition If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersano...

You notice how Kickstarter is kind of out of control lately? So do we. This week, Anthony does his best to talk Chris out of backing the Masters of the Universe kickstarter campaign.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that you came out of nowhere and you played way more than you expected? Acquisition Disorders: Eastern Empires, Asmodee, Eleven: Football Manager Board Gam...

Gen Con has come and gone, but what games were the hottest? We talk about the convention (that we didn't make it to), and the games worth playing out of it.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game you've never played without the expansion(s)? Are there any that you'd never go back on? Acquisition Disorders: Origins First Builders, Verdant Game At the Table Reviews: The Golden...