Board Gamers Anonymous

This week we’re discussing the BGG Hotness for July - the top 15 games currently on Board Game Geek, why they are there, and why you should care.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your prized "board gaming" possession? Something rare and out of print, the first game you bought, something you've painted or blinged out, or something else entirely? Acquisition Disorders: Lost Rui...

This week we’re discussing the 10 best games to play outside as the summer months warm-up and the parks and backyards become viable gaming spaces.  Due to some technical issues, our episode is a bit shorter than normal as well, so we've included a special bonus from one of our retired Bonus episodes: Games from around the world. We hope you enjoy! First up, though, is our question of the week: You...

This week, Anthony is out of town, so we're bringing you a very special episode, featuring the first episodes of both Chris's and Anthony's walkthrough of their collections, previously released as Patreon bonus exclusives for backers.  Enjoy our rundown of the first 20 or so games in our collections each.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanon...

This week we’re the best games you can play to teach specific mechanics that are common in board games. Some are gateway games, some are not, but all are mechanically sound ways to teach someone how a certain type of game works.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a video game mechanic or concept you'd like to say migrate to board games? Acquisition Disorders: Summoner Wars Seco...

This week we’re discussing a recent Polygon article discussing how Kickstarter is killing the traditional board game expansion. Read the full article here: https://www.polygon.com/22458363/crowdfunding-is-killing-board-game-expansions-opinion First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game for which you legitimately want a giant, $300 3D version of? Acquisition Disorders: The Isle of...

This week we’re discussing the fifteen hottest games on Board Game Geek, what got them there and whether you should pay attention to them in the weeks to come.  First up, though, is our question of the week: With news that Chip Theory Games is making an Elder Scrolls game, what's a publisher/designer + IP combination you'd like to see? Acquisition Disorders: The Gest of Robin Hood, Catan 3D Editio...

This week we’re discussing the recently announced nominees for the 2021 Spiel des Jahres awards - all three categories and the recommendations. How good is this year's list?  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that, regardless of preferences or mechanics, every board gamer should play at least once in their life? Acquisition Disorders: Paperback Adventures - A Novel Solo...

This week we’re discussing the big new Kickstarter that just hit, Mosaic: A Story of Civilization, and why we shouldn't back it. If you're interested in learning more about the game (and why Anthony is super out), check it out.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What criteria do you use to cull your collection and how often do you do it? Acquisition Disorders: Oink Games + , ICE At th...

This week we’re discussing the winners of the 15th Golden Geek Awards. Which games won, didn't win, and probably should have one (in our completely scientific, not at all biased opinions)?  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that everyone else dragged or ignored that you absolutely adore, and of course, the most important questions: why? Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameA...

This week we’re discussing the biggest and hottest games out there with the BGG Hotness's top 15 games going into May.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What game in your collection would you be happy to see a reprint or second edition for and why? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: The Initiative, CANVAS: Reflections Expansion & Reprint At the Table: Ride the Ra...

This week we’re discussing how to control that uncontrollable itch to back the next big thing on Kickstarter. Can we do it? Find out in this week's episode! First up, though, is our question of the week: What classic family game deserves the big Kickstarter treatment? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: It's a Wonderful Kingdom, Transmissions Board Game At the Table: Dominant S...

This week we’re discussing the top board games about animals, featuring animals. What games show our animal friends in a positive, fun light?  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's the best designed, most aesthetically pleasing game board in the hobby? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Hippocrates, AuZtralia Big Box + Revenge of the Old Ones and TaZmania! At t...

This week we’re discussing what we plan to do when we go back and out to play games again with our local gaming groups. What will that look like and what precautions will we be taking?  First up, though, is our question of the week: Tell me what your favorite game is, without telling me what your favorite game is? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: The Adventures of Robin Hood...

This week we’re looking at the hotness from BGG through the end of March 2021. Which games are buzzing right now and more importantly, why?  First up, though, is our question of the week: If you could have any miniature game painted by a professional for free which would it be? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Factory Funner, Ghosts of Christmas, and Bear Raid, and Stellaris...

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...