Board Gamers Anonymous podcast

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This week, we're looking at a bunch of games that didn't work for us on a thematic level, but that were updated in a way that resolved those issues and became much more interesting games. Plus a rundown of the recently announced Origins Awards nominations. Patreon this week: BGA After Hours digs into some of the recent best (and worst) viewing in our lives. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Manhattan Project: Energy Empire Roll for Review: Star Trek: Captain's Chair Feature: New Theme, Same Great Game! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 517 - Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 2 58:24

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We take a look at the BGG hotness and discuss the hottest upcoming games, plus provide an update of the 2025 Fantasy Board Game draft to see where everyone's picks have landed so far. Patreon this week: More BGA After Hours, with game discussions, what we’ve been watching and reading, and more. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Agricola: Special Edition & Dead Harvest Roll for Review: Mesos Feature: Fantasy Draft update + BGG Hotness review If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 516 - Top Ten Game Companies 1:12:42

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This week, we asked the listeners (yes you!) to tell us your favorite game companies. Here are the companies that got the most shoutouts, organized into a Top 10 list. Plus, more duel games! Patreon this week: More BGA After Hours, with game discussions, what we've been watching and reading, and more. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Star Trek Ascendancy Final Frontier Roll for Review: Azul Duel Feature: Top Ten Game Companies If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 515 - 10 Hottest Trends in Board Gaming 1:09:37

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What are the current trends driving the way games are being made and promoted? We take a look at 10 of the hottest and discuss why they're hot and whether we're ready to move on. What are your favorite (and least favorite) current game trends? ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/catan. ======== After Hours (Patreon bonus) this week: Chris and Anthony chat about the Super Bowl, Captain America: Brave New World, Solo Leveling, and Invincible. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Bullet Cubed Roll for Review: King of Tokyo Duel Feature: 10 Hottest Trends in Board Gaming If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 514 - BGG Hall of Fame: Hits and Misses 1:07:29

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We take a look at the Board Game Geek inaugural Hall of Fame class, discussing the 25 games that made it and asking you all what games they missed and which ones would need to be removed to make room for them. ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/catan. ======== Patreon this week: The first episode of BGAfter Hours drops tomorrow, featuring Anthony and Chris discussing their recent watches and reviews on movies and TV. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach Roll for Review: Endeavor Deep Sea Feature: BGG Hall of Fame: Hits and Misses If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 513 - Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 1 1:16:35

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This week, we're diving into the first month's results for the Fantasy Board Game Draft, with a rundown of everyone's teams, how the draft went down, and the next steps as we track the winners each month. ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/a8493197-b77e-4ea3-9d28-cdd4c29c5774/landing?ref=bganon ======== Patreon this week: Don't miss Chris and Anthony's Top 10 lists from the last few weeks; next week, tune in for BGAfter Hours We rundown the games we played and enjoyed at Level Up Retreat last weekend Roll for Preview: The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship Roll for Review: Golden Cup Feature: Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 1 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 512 - Best or Worst Game Ever? 1:12:24

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This week we asked you all what games have an overabundance of 10 or 1 point ratings in Board Game Geek, and we explore why this happens, some of the funny things people have to say about these games, and how to navigate the crowdfundification of online board game ratings. Patreon this week: Backers check out Chris's top 20 TV shows of all time Join us at Level Up Retreat in Woodbridge, NJ this weekend Roll for Preview: Darwin's Journey Oceania Roll for Review: The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game Feature: Best or Worst Game Ever? If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 511 - Choose Your Table! 4-hour Epic or 4 Light Games? 1:06:27

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Join us as we explore answers from our community about whether it would be more fun to play a single epic, 4-hour game or four separate lighter games of an hour each. Patreon this week: Anthony's Top 10 Video Games of 2024 Roll for Preview: Master of Orion: Ad Astra Roll for Review: Black Forest Feature: Choose Your Table! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 510 - Gifts that Got Us Into Gaming 1:06:03

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To kick off 2025 proper, we're launching a new format, featuring the voices of our listeners and community members. This week, we discuss the gifts that got us into gaming and had a big impact on our lives. Plus a review of SETI and more. Special thanks to new Patreon backer Emily for joining us at the table, and to all of our contributors for their input on the episode this week (names below). Patreon this Week: Chris's Top 10 Movies The State of Play: Join us at the Level Up Retreat 1/31-2/2 in Morristown, NJ Fantasy Board Game Draft: Full! Thanks to everyone who joined. Roll for Preview: Fishspan Roll for Review: SETI If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 509 - Most Anticipated Games of 2025 1:18:29

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It's that time of year again - let's look at the most anticipated games of the year ahead, featuring more than 60 games, expansions, and rereleases that we're (mostly) excited to see and play in the coming year. Plus we announce the launch of the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft League. Learn more about the league and how to signup as a Patreon backer (at any level). Spots are limited, and the competition is heating up! Do you have what it takes to create a company with so many hot games that it sets your Kallax on fire?! Join the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft and prove it! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. NOTE: We had some recording platform issues this week so apologies in advance for any audio weirdness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 508 - BGA Awards 2024 1:17:43

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We take a look back at the best games of 2024, with rundowns of 10 categories, plus a first time inclusion of the Listeners' Choice picks for each category. Listen for our picks in: Best Digital Implementation Best Family Game Best Strategy Game Best Overlooked Gem Best Crowdfunding Campaign Best Cooperative Game Best 2.0 Release Best Solo Game Best Expansion Game of the Year If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 507 - 2024 Year in Review 1:15:45

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We look back at all the many games we were most excited about at the start of the year to see if they were good, if we had a chance to play them, and overall what our impression of the year was in 2024. Question of the Week: If your local library could only shelve three board games, which three would you recommend they start with to reach as many people as possible? Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/TpJ8u5a7ym Check out Anthony's Top 10 TV Shows and Movies in Patreon: www.patreon.com/bga If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 506 - Game Design Quantity vs. Quality w/ Geof Gambill 1:51:37

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We're thrilled to have Geof Gambill back on the show, who previously hosted The Long View, to discuss game design quantity vs. quality. Join us for a lengthy discussion about how games have evolved, where they can sometimes go wrong, and what successful decision spaces look like for us in 2024. ===== Check out Victory Points: First Article is up from Mel Gomez-Erickson: "Finding Safety in Blood on the Clocktower’s Community of Liars" https://boardgameacademics.com/finding-safety-in-blood-on-the-clocktowers-community-of-liars/ ===== Acquisition Disorders: Vestige, Storyfold, Dogs of War, Arkham Horror: Love Letter At the Table Reviews: Unconscious Mind, Windmill Valley, Reykholt If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social ) and our website ( www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com ). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon ( www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 505 - The 12 Days of Games Challenge! 1:30:27

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This week, we're looking at 12 games that fit the theme of the season. That is, counting down from 12! Enjoy twelve games with numbers in their titles, plus a rundown of some of the games we've been playing lately, and our recap of PAX Unplugged 2024. Question of the Week: Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring: Two Decades Limited Edition, Board & Dice Accessories and Deluxe Components At the Table Reviews: Souvenirs from Venice, Tabriz, Sparks, Draft & Write Records, Harvest Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 504 - PAX Unplugged Preview 1:21:27

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