Board Gamers Anonymous

It's a big month for us! We're two years old and still growing with so many opportunities to try and do new things (especially with listener feedback provided in our recent survey). Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew this week as they discuss: ​Intro: BGA is 2 years old and still growing and moving! ​Shout it From the Tabletop: Kickstarter Million Dollar Blunder & Survey Results Acquisition Diso...

This week, in a special, extra awesome episode, we announce the winner of our CoolStuffInc $50 giveaway, talk about three amazing new games, and discuss an important topic in the hobby - the representation of women in board games.    ​Intro: Cool Stuff Inc Contest Winner!!!! ​Shout it From the Tabletop:  Acquisition Disorder: Roll for the Galaxy: Ambition, Tabletopia, Forbidden Stars At the Table:...

This week, join Anthony, Chris and Daniel to talk about 9 games you might like if you also like Munchkin, along with reviews of recent releases Nevermore and The Voyages of Marco Polo, and ruminations on a couple of games headed our way after Essen.  ​Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! ​Shout it From the Tabletop: New Origin Awards Acquisition Disorder: German Railroads, CVlizations,Doomtown Premium...

This week we're looking at games that replace other games, and boy are there are a lot of them! In just the last year the reprints, reimplementations and updates are getting out of control. Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew as we discuss 10 games that bumped other games from our shelves: Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! ​Shout it From the Tabletop  Interview: Mensa Mind Games Chief Judge Greg We...

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew are discussing some of the biggest surprises we ran across at GenCon, the games we were able to play and the long list of new games that we are eager to play when they release later this year. Plus week two of our CoolStuffInc contest! Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! Shout it From the Tabletop: 3:24 Acquisition Disorder: 7:28 At the Table: 20:34 Feature: G...

This week all four BGA members are on the air to discuss the games you might like if you like 7 Wonders. We'll also be talking about some recent news in the world of hobby board gamging including future-past of GenCon and some of our recent acquisition disorders and games played. PLUS we start week one of our big August contest - find out you can enter to win $50 (and a shot at $1,000) from CoolSt...

This week Anthony, Chris, and Daniel get together to discuss the biggest event in gaming - Gencon - where we'll be all this coming week. Anthony also has a new Solo gaming segment, and you can learn more about the games we've been playing lately: Solo Gaming; 6:06 Acquisition Disorder: 16:08 At The Table:21:42 Feature Review: Gen Con 2015 ​Games: 31:35 Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter,...

This week, Anthony and Chris sit down to discuss whether they chrome out their games beyond what comes in the base box, from sleeving to token upgrades to special edition wooden boxes and everything in between. Drew joins them to discuss recent news and we talk about our favorite restaurant games in the final round.  Shout it From the Tabletop: 3:15 Acquisition Disorder: 21:31 At the Table: 32:14...

Check out this week's new episode with Anthony, Chris, Dave, and Drew discussing recent plays at Dexcon 18, how to game on a budget successfully (and save some serious cash), and what you'd dress as if you went to a convention in cosplay. Shout it From the Tabletop: 2:30 At the Table: 10:17 Feature: Gamer FAQ: Gaming on a Budget: 32:55 Final Round: Board Game Cosplay: 46:26 Make sure to follow us...

This week Anthony and Chris get together to talk about some of the recent awards going out, a couple of games they are eager to pick up in the near future and the 6 games you should try if you like Power Grid but are looking for something new.  Shout it From the Tabletop: 2:48 Acquisition Disorder: 20:49 At the Table: 24:35 Feature: If you like Power Grid, try...: 32:30​ Make sure to follow us on...

Our listeners are back! Tune in for part two of our special listener's feedback, mega-topic, short answer extravaganza on Episode 76. Drew joins Chris and Anthony to discuss these questions along with a few recent acquisition disorders and recent plays of both Tzolkin, the Mayan Calendar and The Castles of Burgandy. Shout it From the Tabletop: 4:03 Acquisition Disorder: 7:49   At the Table: 13:21...

Join Chris and Anthony this week to discuss all the things you need to know about the wide world of made up gamer terminology. We'll also be talking about a couple of games we recently got to the table and some hot new games on the horizon we're eager to pick up: Shout It From The Table Top: 6:19 Acquisition Disorder: 13:11   At the Table with BGA: 17:32   Feature Review: Gamer FAQ: Gaming Terms:2...

It's here and we have guests! On our very special, long awaited Listener Feedback special, we welcome three guest interviewees to discuss their gaming habits and activitis, and we discuss more than a dozen different comments, questions, and bits of feedback we received from listeners over the course of the last six weeks.  Tune in and listen to us discuss gaming in Jumanji, the games we don't have...

This week Anthony, Chris and Daniel sit down to discuss the games you should try if you like Pandemic. We're also talking about some recent play throughs of games and a handful of new Kickstarter campaigns and releases we're excited to see hit the market. Acquisition Disorder Corner: 4:04​ At the Table: 14:42 Feature: If you like Pandemic, try...: 29:34 Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Like us o...

Join Anthony, Chris, and two special guests - Dave and Chris - on this week's episode to discuss our biggest gaming regrets, plus three games we recently got to the table for a holiday gaming extravaganza: At The Table: 8:29 Terra Mystica:8:40 The Speicherstadt: 17:43 Medici:24:24 Feature Review: Our Greatest Gaming Regrets: 32:03 Star Trek Fleet Captains: 33:05 Myth: 39:04 Dice Masters: 43:30 Bru...

This week Chris and Daniel take a look at one of the most challenging components of board gaming - how to teach a game to other players. Listen as they discuss the most effective ways to teach a game well. Anthony also hops on for his solo segment and the guys look at some recent news and hot new games they're interested in. Shout it From The Table Top:4:30 Acquisition Disorder: 20:09 Solo Gaming:...

This week, Anthony, Daniel and Drew connect to talk about the NEW essential games for any gamer's collection. Whether you're interested in building out a collection for the first time or you are replacing a collection you left behind or sold off for a move, we have a full break down of what you should be looking at in this week's episode.   Shout it from the Tabletop: 3:49​ Acquisition Disorder: 1...

This week Anthony, Chris and Daniel join together for the next entry in BGA's If You Like, Try... feature, this time focusing on classic deck building game, Dominion. They also talk about a couple of games they got to the table this week, their thoughts on the upcoming Dice Tower Awards, and Anthony has a new Solo Gaming feature.   Shout it from the Tabletop:3:287​ Acquisition Disorder: 29:13 Kick...

This week Anthony, Chris, and Daniel discuss the best of the best co-op games, as well as recent games Chris and Anthony got to the table such as Lanterns, Abyss, and Fidelitas. They also chat a bit about the upcoming awards season and what games should or should not be in the running.  Shout it from the Tabletop: 5:11 Acquisition Disorder Corner: 16:23 At the Table: 23:54 Feature: Best Co Op Game...

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew discuss some of their favorite game designers and the impact those individuals have had on the hobby. They also talk about some games they got to their table recently, including Ghost Stories and Lords of Waterdeep.   Shout it from the Tabletop: 4:15 Acquisition Disorders: 13:52 At the Table with BGA: 22:56 Feature: Gamer FAQ: Game Designers: 39:10 Final...

Chris, Anthony, Drew and Daniel take their meeples from the French landscape of Carcassonne to new gaming levels with our Feature, If you Like Carcassonne, Try… We give you nine great next step games that take Carcassonne mechanics to the next level!   Shout it from the Tabletop! 02:48 – Cards Against Humanity, London's Board Gaming Store Drought, New Yorker Board Gaming Article   Acquisition Diso...

This week Chris and Drew get together to talk about How to: Gaming Groups. How to Find them...How to Join then...How to Start them...How to Manage them...How to Do Some Good (Charity, Networking, Business, Purchases)... 4:36 – Shout From The Tabletop: Cardboard! Rich Summoner 19:30 – At the Table: The Palaces of Carrara  23:50 – At the Table: 12 Realms 23:50 – At the Table: Cash & Guns (2nd Editio...

This week Chris and Daniel review recent controversies in tabletop gaming.  It is guarantee to be controversial in its controversy.    In particular, we will look at a gamer's perspective on freedom and what does that mean at the table.  Freedom vs Responsibility in creating a game, playing a game and our part in the gaming industry.  With great asymmetrical powers comes great asymmetrical respons...

This week Chris, Daniel, and Drew join together for a very gimmicky episode. Our Final Round will be the Final (Fab) Four. Listen to us beg, plead and crack wise at each other's choices.  ​ ​Shout it From the Table Top: 1:55 (News!)   Acquisition Disorder: 11:25   At the Table:  Dead of Winter: 15:45 Spy Ally: 19:31 Puerto Rico: 22:28    Feature: Best Gimmicks in Gaming:  Chris: 33:45 Abyss 7 Wond...

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew join together to record ANOTHER very special episode. We’re pitting the best games of all time against each other (along with a few favorites from our list and our listeners) in Tabletop Madness 2015 – a 16 game bracket  and 8 game bracket battles it out down to our Final (Fab) Four. You can see the first, second, and third round match-ups on our website...