Board Gamers Anonymous

This 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 t...

It'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 t...

Episode 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 o...

2022 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 e...

We'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/275...

For 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 m...

PAX 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 profess...

We 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-game...

Happy 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 eas...

It'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 a...

With 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 Zenc...

This 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 ge...

This 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...

This 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’...

This 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 zencas...

This 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 sh...

This 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...

This 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...

This 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: C...

This 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 co...

This 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/boardgamersa...

This 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, b...

We'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...

This 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...

This 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 g...