Episodes

  • Episode 530 - The Top 10 Games on Everyone’s Shelf

    Episode 530 - The Top 10 Games on Everyone’s Shelf
    Jun 4 2025
    Chris is joined again this week by Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to discuss the top "owned" games on BoardGameGeek, what makes these games so lasting and sought after. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our first Board Game Club will feature Terraforming Mars. Play the game and prepare to submit your comments, questions, and hot takes before June 13. Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Tomb Raider: The Crypt of Chronos Roll for Review: Mystical Vale Essential Edition Feature: The Top 10 Games on Everyone’s Shelf 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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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 529 - Top Ten Dexterity Games

    Episode 529 - Top Ten Dexterity Games
    May 28 2025
    Chris is joined this week by Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to talk about the top 10 dexterity games. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our first Board Game Club will feature Terraforming Mars. Play the game and prepare to submit your comments, questions, and hot takes before June 13. Episode Notes: Spiel des Jahres Nominations Roll for Preview: Trismegistus: New Special Edition Roll for Review: Flip 7, Rummikub Feature: Top Ten Dexterity Games 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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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 528 - Our Favorite Games Gone Digital

    Episode 528 - Our Favorite Games Gone Digital
    May 21 2025
    This week we're turning to the voice of the gamers for a rundown of the games that we love that only got better through their digital implementations. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠⁠ Our first Board Game Club will feature Terraforming Mars. Play the game and prepare to submit your comments, questions, and hot takes before June 13. Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Lightning Train Roll for Review: Kutna Hora: The City of Silver, Toy Battle, Murano Feature: Our Favorite Games Gone Digital 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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    57 mins
  • Episode 527 - Expansions that Fix Games You Now Love

    Episode 527 - Expansions that Fix Games You Now Love
    May 14 2025
    (Apologies for the audio! Anthony's microphone had an oopsie this week, so his audio is the backup). This week, we asked the gamers among you to tell us which games were made all-time greats because of their expansions. Not just better, but to the top of your list. Plus we chat Golden Geek winners Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠ Our first Board Game Club will feature Terraforming Mars. Play the game and prepare to submit your comments, questions, and hot takes before June 13. Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: 7 Wonders Dice, Slam Throne Roll for Review: Galileo Galilei Feature: Expansions that Fix Games You Now Love 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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 526 - Games that Need a Crowdfunded Redux

    Episode 526 - Games that Need a Crowdfunded Redux
    May 8 2025
    This week we're looking at games that could use a revisit, revamp, or fancy, expensive redux on Kickstarter or Gamefound. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: SETI: Space Agencies Roll for Review: Shipyard (Second Edition) Feature: Games that Need a Crowdfunded Redux 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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    56 mins
  • Episode 525 - April BGG Hotness and Fantasy Draft

    Episode 525 - April BGG Hotness and Fantasy Draft
    Apr 30 2025
    This we take a deep dive into the BGG Hotness for April 2025, plus give an update on month four of the Fantasy Board Game Draft and review Stupor Mundi. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: The Great Library Roll for Review: Stupor Mundi Feature: April BGG Hotness and Fantasy Draft 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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 524 - 25 Most Acquired Games of March 2025

    Episode 524 - 25 Most Acquired Games of March 2025
    Apr 23 2025
    This week we're looking at the most purchased or otherwise acquired games from March 2025 according to @MaaloxVoltaren (Andrea Bertani)'s Geek List on Board Game Geek. Link below. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Battle of Hoth Roll for Review: Beyond the Horizon Feature: 25 Most Acquired Games of March 2025 (https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/356200/most-acquired-games-march-2025) 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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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 523 - Top 100 Strategy Games (on BGG)

    Episode 523 - Top 100 Strategy Games (on BGG)
    Apr 16 2025
    On episode 523, we take a deep dive into the top 100 strategy games as listed on Board Game Geek, discussing which we've played, and whether we think they should be higher or lower. Join us at Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Dragons of Etchinstone Roll for Review: Critter Kitchen Feature: Top 100 Strategy Games (on BGG) 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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    1 hr and 39 mins