Board Gamers Anonymous

On Episode 129 of BGA, Anthony and Chris dig into Five Tribes and share 6 games you might like if you also like this one - breaking them down by lighter, similar, and heavier weights. To start, we'll dig into our question of the week, asking you, the listeners what game mechanic you use to introduce people to board gaming. Next, we dive into our acquisition disorders, including Queendomino and Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium. Then we dive into our recent plays with The Quest for El Dorado and In the Year of the Dragon: 10th Anniversary Edition. Finally, we look at Five Tribes and share with you six games that make similar use of the Mancala mechanic - games you should give a shot if you also like this one. Make sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (www.twitter.com/bgapodcast) and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special fifth episode this month, we're taking questions from the listeners! Thanks to everyone who shared their questions on Facebook and Twitter. In addition to listener questions, we are looking at some upcoming acquisition disorders, including the expansion for Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle, Mario Level Up!, and Bob Ross: Art of Chill. Then we dig into reviews of recent plays including The Godfather: Corleone's Empire and Lignum. Make sure to connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (@bgapodcast), and on www.boardgamersanonymous.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time again - Anthony and Chris sit down to discuss the BGG Hotness, giving a rundown of the top 15 games currently on the Hotness list. In addition to the hotness review, we'll have early previews of Summit the Board Game and Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game. We also provide at the table impressions of Word Slam and automobile, and we ask the listeners this week about games and mechanics they avoid in our Question of the Week. Question of the Week: 1:34 Acquisition Disorders: 6:37 At the Table: 11:38 Feature: BGG Hotness Review 25:34 Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGApodcast), and on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony and Chris dig into the top 10 battle games - board games that are primarily built around combat. These are not wargames, but mid-heavy weight board games that utilize some of the core mechanisms we know and love from wargames and board games alike to create a unique, combat-oriented experience. Listen to our top 10 picks in this category. In addition, we share our recent plays and dig into the question of the week, with answers from the listeners - discussing their most controversial takes in gaming. Next up, we share our acquisition disorders with Twilight of the Gods and the new Stefan Feld game, Merlin. We also share two reviews At the Table. Anthony digs into Barcelona: Rose of Fire from Devir and discusses how it holds up in multiple group settings. Chris then dives into Ulm from R&R Games to see if it's heavy enough for long term play. Make sure to connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (http://www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can also support us with just $1 on Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/bga). Every donation helps us to put out more great content week to 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, Anthony and Chris dig into euro-mega-designers Uwe Rosenberg and Stefan Feld to determine once and for all, who does it better. In this special designer edition of our VS. feature, we'll look at the games of both designer, as well as their impact on gaming and overall fun-factor for us to determine which comes out ahead. We also ask the listeners in our question of the week who they'd pick if they could only have one library of games. In our acquisition disorders, Anthony looks at Dragon Island, the new game from R&R Games and Mike Fitzgerald coming later this fall, and Chris looks at Vast after his first play as the Goblins. While not a full review, hear Chris's first impressions of this incredibly unique asymmetrical game, plus thoughts on the expansions coming for it soon. The guys dig into recent plays as well. Anthony shares his thoughts and recommendation for Yamatai, the newest from Days of Wonder and designer duo Bruno Cathala and Marc Paquien. Chris then shares his recent play through of Delve, the Carcassonne-like mashup from Indie Boards and Cards. If you enjoy the episode, make sure to leave us a review on iTunes. It helps more people find the podcast and for us to make more awesome content. You can also find us on: Twitter - www.twitter.com/bgapodcast Facebook - www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous BGG - www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1735 Web - www.boardgamersanonymous.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/bga Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony and Chris are looking at 6 games you might like if you also like Santorini, the new abstract game from Roxley Games that has rapidly risen up the Top 100 on BGG. We're also looking at acquisition disorders including Paramedics: CLEAR! and Founders of Gloomhaven. We also dig into recent plays of Unearth and Kanagawa. Be sure to connect with us on BoardGameGeek (guild 1735), as well as Twitter (@bgapodcast), Facebook (boardgamersanonymous), and on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we look back at the games of Origins Game Fair 2017. We highlight 15 different games that were hot this year, including several that released at the game fair, and several more that will be releasing over the summer and at Gen Con in August. Additional, Anthony looks at his upcoming acquisition disorder with Ex Libris from Renegade Games, and Chris digs into Betrayal at Baldur's Gate. We also dig into reviews of Ethnos and Lisboa - two games we had a chance to pick up and play at Origins. Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and Twitter, and if you have a minute, drop us a quick 5 star review on iTunes - it helps more gamers find us and explore this great hobby. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Anthony are back with BGA - this week looking at our top 10 two player games. These games are the perfect fit for those quiet game nights alone with a significant other, filler when you get left out of the large game group between big plays, or when on the road at a con. Plus, we're looking at Acquisition Disorders with The Godfather from CMON and The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31, one of which we spotted at Origins this past week. We also dig into recent plays of Gekido Battle Bots and Sushi Go Party! with At the Table reviews. Question of the Week: 4:00 Acquisition Disorders:7:10 At the Table:12:30 Top 10 Two Player Games:19:09​ Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (BoardGamersAnonymous), on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and on www.boardgamersanonymous.com. We'd also love to hear from you on iTunes with a quick review - it helps more people find the show and enjoy this great hobby with us. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will there one board game to rule them all or is the force strongest with planet hopping adventures? This week Anthony and Chris answer one of the great questions of nerddom - Lord of the Rings or Star Wars? Or at least, we try to answer it within the context of two games - War of the Ring and Star Wars Rebellion. We'll be digging into the nitty gritty of both of these behemoth asymmetrical 2-4 player pop culture simulators, with plenty of opinions on all of their aspects. Additionally, we'll be talking about new content from developers of both games - Hunt for the Ring and Rise of the Empire expansion for Star Wars Rebellion with our acquisition disorders. Plus, reviews of Lorenzo Il Magnifico and Yunnan. Acquisition Disorders: 3:07 At the Table: 7:20 War of the Ring vs. Star Wars Rebellion:17:12 Question of the Week:34:15​ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony and Chris dig into 6 games you might like if you're currently pining for Gloomhaven. These are games that use some of the same unique mechanisms, twists on familiar mechanics and more to provide an engrossing gameplay experience. Also this week, Anthony and Chris preview Archmage, coming to Kickstarter soon and Manhattan Project 2: Minutes to Minute, and review Sagrada and Quartz. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with episode 119 of Board Gamers Anonymous, this week looking at the top games currently on BGG, why they're there and what you should be keeping an eye out for. First up we hit our acquisition disorders and look at The Expanse and Card City XL, two upcoming games that we're both keeping an eye out for. Then we dive into our recent plays, including The Ruhr Valley expansion for Haspelknecht and Railroad Revolution. Then we dig into the 15 hottest games on Board Game Geek right now, including the recent Spiel des Jahres nominees and the hottest games going up on Kickstarter right now. Finally, we close out with our question of the week. Want to stay up to date with our recent plays and question of the week candidates? Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek, along with our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com 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 the top board game apps currently available for your phone or tablet. 2017 has been a huge year for board game apps, and it's only becoming more common for hot new games to go digital. In additional, Anthony and Chris take a look at some recent acquisition disorders with Too Many Bones and The Arrival from Martin Wallace. We also review Shahrazad and Yokohama. 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 bringing back an oldie but a goodie - our VS feature. With the success of the recent Champions of Midgard Kickstarter, we wanted to see which of the fantasy themed worker placement games with super tall vertical boards came out on top - Lords of Waterdeep or Champions of Midgard. In addition, we discuss acquisition disorders such as Barenpark and Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game, and our recent play throughs of Kingdomino and Celestia. Interested in hearing more? Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com to stay up to date with all of our newest episodes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on BGA, Anthony and Chris discuss games you might like if you also like Terraforming Mars, one of the biggest games of 2016. We'll dive into a pair of themes and mechanics that capture what makes this game so much fun so you can expand your library if you love Terraforming Mars. We also dig into a couple of recent Acquisition Disorders, including Caverna's two player version and races expansion, plus Yamatai. And at the table this week we're talking about Antike II and Russian Railroads: German Railroads expansion. Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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 digging into some of the games that have come out in the last 3 years that are worth a place in your essential games collection. Chris and Anthony both pick one game each from light, medium, and heavy weight euros to help you pick up some games that fit your next game night and that will always have a good place at the table. In addition to our weekly feature, Anthony digs into the Kickstarter for Brass: Lancashire and Brass: Birmingham, and Chris investigates Petrichor. We then discuss recent plays of Unfair and Fresco with its big box modules. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BGA is back! And we're bringing the hotness (literally!) For episode 114, we have a few surprises in store, including an all new presentation and schedule. Be sure to check out the podcast and subscribe if you haven't yet. On this week's episode, we look at some of our recent plays and the games we're eager to get to the table soon, then we dive into the BGG Hotness for April 2017 - which games are hot, why are they there, and what should you expect from them? Make sure to connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of our annual board game bracket is here! Listen to learn which of the 64 games we selected for the bracket this year - all released in 2016 - will come out on top as the game that best represents its theme and does what is promised by the designer and publisher. If you haven't yet, listen back to our episode from two weeks ago in which we whittled the initial 64 down to 32 games. In this week's episode, we're also looking at some upcoming acquisition disorders, including discussion of some of what happened at GAMA this year, and our recent play throughs of Vinhos Second Edition and Fabled Fruit. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BGA's annual Board Game Bracket is back. This year, we're excited to bring you 64 of the best games of 2016, broken down into four categories - Fantasy, Sci Fi, Economic, and Historical/Societal. Join us as we run through all 64 games in round 1 and narrow the field down to just 32. We're also talking about our recent acquisition disorders, at the table play throughs, and preparing for the second half of our bracket which you can catch in two weeks! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2017 is upon us and that means...more games! In this episode Chris and Anthony sit down and discuss the 17 games they are most excited about for the upcoming year, some that they are maybe less excited about but want to see anyways, and whether they think these games will exceed or fall short of expectations. In addition, we have our acquisition disorders, at the table play throughs and more in the newest episode of Board Gamers Anonymous. Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com, where you can find all the recent content we've published for each of our podcasts, written reviews and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2016 has come to a close and that means it's time to look back and see what games were the best of the best on our lists this year. In our last episode of the year, check out the games we loved and thought stood out above the rest for the year. Plus our recent acquisition disorders, play throughs and some news from the BGA podcasts and website. 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 featuring Table for One on the BoardGamersAnonymous feed. If you play solo games or would like to learn more, subscribe here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/table-for-one/id1150847830 This week's Table for One is all about gifts! We're talking about some of the hidden gems, solo variants, and all around great games we recommend you check out if looking for a good solo gaming gift for the people in your life (or a game you can play with them that is also solo friendly!) We'll also set aside our Mt Rushmore of Solo Games - the five games that we mention all the time and won't be including in lists like this. They're great, you know it and we know it! We'd love your support - please leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe to help us reach a larger audience with the podcast every week. And if you have questions, suggestions, or just want to say hi, hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, or www.boardgamersanonymous.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of year again! BGA is back with its big 2016 holiday shopping guide, featuring Chris and 25 games you should consider for that special gamer in your life. In this episode, Chris discusses a bunch of recent interesting news in the gaming industry, from Dungeons & Dragons to Evolution Tournaments, as well as a whole bunch of games from his recent Acquisition Disorders list and play throughs. And of course, our big gift guide, featuring 25 hot 2016 releases that you may consider for the gamer in your life (or yourself!) Check out our 2016 gift guide, and make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and BoardGamersAnonymous.com to read more and tell us what you think! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By popular demand, we present our first ever Halloween themed episode - complete with our top 13 Halloween games. Daniel, Chris, and Anthony get together and discuss the 13 games we'd most like to have at our table on Halloween this year. In addition to our spooky favorites, we're also discussing a whole bunch of upcoming games and some recent plays including: Arkham Horror LCG 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon Paperback iOS Flashpoint Fire Rescue iOS Ascension Collector's Edition A Feast for Odin Council of Blackthorn Legendary: Big Trouble in Little China Warehouse 51 Ascension: Apprentice Edition Masks (RPG) You can read more about these games and our recent episodes on http://www.boardgamersanonymous.com. Be sure to check out Table for One also, the newest podcast from Anthony about solo games. This week he's covering A Feast for Odin as a solo game. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, Daniel is back! And he's volunteered Anthony to put together a games you might like if you also like Codenames. In addition to our if you like, feature, we're also talking about: All the things shouted from the table - Including the Games Workshop farewell, AEG's new pricing policy, the Myriad Games lawsuit, and Anthony's content blitz. Acquisition Disorders - Game on our radar or played recently include Mansions of Madness Second Edition, Great Western Trail, Small World: River World, Epic PVP: Magic, and Tiny Epic Galaxies. At the Table - Tons of games played this month including Francis Drake, Mercs Recon: Assassination Protocol, The Great Dinosaur Rush, Munchkin Loot Letter, The Usual Suspects, Salem, Pandemic: The Cure, and Worlds in Peril. Check out our full rundown of each of these games or connect with us for future episodes, including Table for One content for solo gamers, and much more on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, Facebook or Twitter (@BGApodcast). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Gen Con has come and gone and that means many, many games were played. In our post-Gen Con episode we're going to look at all the games we played, bought, almost bought, or drooled over from afar during this year's convention. In this special episode, we're covering more than 24 games from Gen Con, including a rundown of our absolute favorites releases of the show and the ones we cannot get enough of. We're also announcing the winner of our CoolStuffInc contest, who will take home $50 and be entered in the Dice Tower's big $1,000 contest. Check it out! Are you reading this? Take a moment and tap out a quick review for us in iTunes - we'd really appreciate it! You can also connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), Twitter (@bgapodcast), and on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special bonus episode, we're looking at games you might like if you like Blood Rage, along with reviews or recent games we've been playing, a final pre-Gen Con acquisition disorder corner, and our big August contest. We'll be covering Star Trek Ascendancy, Star Wars Destiny, Captain Sonar, Arkwright, 4 The Birds, Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne, Medici, Gingkopolis, and Hamburgum. Interested in entering our contest? Click the link below for more details and to find the survey for your first entry: http://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/contest/ Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and BoardGamersAnonymous.com! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this special pre-Gen Con episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Anthony sit down to discuss some of the brilliant game mechanics that really only work in a perfect world. From rules that people always break (intentionally or otherwise), to those they can't follow, there are some game systems that just don't work very well except under ideal circumstances. We're also talking about some of the big news in the gaming hobby, including Dice Tower Award winners, Spiel des Jahres nominees, Gen Con, and our recording schedule. Acquisition Disorders this episode include: Martians: A Story of Civilization Cry Havoc Burano Smash Up: Cease and Desist Mysterium: Hidden Signs And At the Table this week, we got a chance to play and review: Zombicide: Black Plague Lancaster Porta Nigra Scythe Enjoy the episode! And make sure to leave us a review on iTunes - we love to hear what you think! BGA is on Twitter (@bgapodcast), Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and BoardGamersAnonymous.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back from Origins and that means we have a LOT of games to talk about. The show was fantastic and I'm sorry Indianapolis, but Columbus kicks your backside when it comes to food. But what about the games? In this episode we'll take a look at lots and LOTS of games, starting with the Origins Awards, then reviewing our acquisition disorders and recent plays at the table, and finally with a rundown of BGA's very own show awards. Origins Awards Acquisition Disorder Corner At the Table BGA's Awards for Origins 2016 Make sure to connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May's episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, we're looking at the best and worst expansions for some of the most popular gateway games in our collections. Find out which expansion you MUST play and which you should avoid. We're also talking about the 2015 Dice Tower Award nominees, some of our recent acquisition disorders and our recent plays at the Table. Introduction Dice Tower Award Nominees Acquisition Disorder Corner At the Table Best & Worst: Gateway Game Expansions Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek, and check out our Patreon campaign to help us produce more amazing BGA content. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, the BGA team starts the second hundred episodes with a fan favorite - If you like, try...featuring Terra Mystica. We'll take a look at four different mechanisms, themes, or components of the modern classic and share 12 games we think you should check out if you also like this one. In addition, we'll talk about the games we've gotten to the table lately, some recent acquisition disorders, and upcoming awards as the summer convention season gets underway. Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon as well. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been nearly three years. Three years of Board Gamers Anonymous. As we reach Episode 100, all four of us come together and celebrate with the biggest list we've ever put together. It's time for our Top 100 games of all time. In this month's episode, all four guys get together, combining their top 50 lists into a single, massive list of the 100 games we enjoy more than anything else we've ever played. Make sure to visit BoardGamersAnonymous.com to read all four Top 50 lists and see which games we loved that didn't make the full list. And if you have comments (or suggestions) of games that should have made it, we want to hear! Finally, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and please leave us a review on iTunes. We love to hear from you! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tabletop Madness is back and this year we're doing things a bit different. We've taken 64 of the top rated games of 2015 and put them into regions of our bracket based on theme. We then voted them down one at a time (sometimes with the help of our infamous blue die) to choose the game that best embodied its theme as a game. Listen to hear which games we considered the most thematic and best fit what they were trying to do in their execution in this year's Tabletop Madness! And make sure to tune in for our next episode, number 100. We have a big episode planned, coming March 27th! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, Patreon, and on our website BoardGamersAnonymous.com to learn more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out our full rundown of predictions and scoring for 2015 as well as 16 new predictions for 2016 from Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew on Episode 98. Scoring our 2015 Predictions Top 16 Predictions for 2016 Final Round: New Year Board Gamer Resolutions! Make sure to rate us on iTunes, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek, and back us on Patreon to help get more amazing content out there. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our final show of 2015, and we're back with a look at the year in review. We'll talk about some of the more interesting stories from December, the games we wanted most in our Acquisition Disorder review, the best gaming experiences we had all year at the table, and then four special best of categories as selected by the BGA hosts: Intro: Our new release schedule (watch out for surprises too!) Shout It From the Table Top: News from around the table Acquisition Disorder: Our most wanted of 2015 At The Table: Our Best Game Experiences at the table Feature Review: The best "______" of 2015 Best "​artistic designs" of 2015 Coolest gimmick of 2015 Best solo game of 2015 Best family game of 2015 Final Round: Our most memorable moments in 2015 Don't forget to like us on iTunes, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and connect with us on BoardGameGeek. You can also support us on Patreon and help us get out more amazing content in 2016 and beyond. 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 back with a special holiday shopping guide edition of Board Gamers Anonymous, featuring all the many things that will fill your own acquisition disorder list this year. We also have a new schedule and will be talking about Thanksgiving games and some interesting stories in the world of board gaming. Intro: New Podcasting Schedule & New Expanded Content from BGA!​ Shout it From the Tabletop! Feature Review: Holiday Shopping Guide 2015 Final Round: Thanksgiving Games Make sure to stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking about Splendor and 12 games you might like if you also like this one (or just want to grow beyond it as a gateway game). In addition, we have three new reviews, three new acquisition disorders and a whole bunch of great news from Drew. Intro: Extra Life Charity: Board Game Geek List Auction! LAST DAY!​ ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Le Havre, Star Wars: Rebellion, Headspace RPG At the Table: Castle Assault, Dark Stories, Wushu RPG Feature: If you like Splendor, Try... Final Round: What's Your Favorite "Escape" Themed Game? Make sure to connect with us on BoardGameGeek, BoardGamersAnonymous.com, Patreon, and on our social media channels. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Episode 94, we're comparing two of our favorite Ted Alspach games to determine once and for all (probably) which is better - Suburbia or The Castles of Mad King Ludwig. Intro: Extra Life Charity: Board Game Geek List Auction! ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Super Dungeon Explore Legends, Porta Nigra, Blackout: Journey into Darkness At the Table: T.I.M.E Stories, Munchkin Expansions: Unnatural Ax Clerical Errors The Need for Steed​​ De-Ranged Demented Dungeons Cheat with Both Hands Half Horse, Will Travel! Feature: ​Suburbia vs. Mad King Ludwig Final Round: What game components are you planning to give out on Halloween instead of candy? Interested in giving back to help us keep this awesome podcast growing and growing? Awesome - hit us up on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/bga or drop us a review on iTunes to help get the word out. Thanks in advance for being awesome! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the crew gets together to talk about one of the hottest trends in board games in recent years - legacy. We'll discuss what it would look like to legacy three of our favorite games, as well as reviews of The Great Dinosaur Rush, Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King, Coconuts, and Maha Yodha. Intro: Birthday Boy & Extra Life Online Auction! ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Nippon, Kodama: The Tree Spirits,Steamcraft At the Table: The Great Dinosaur Rush, Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King, Coconuts, Maha Yodha​ Feature: Legacy...Other Games Final Round: What Gamer float would you have in a parade? If you want to hear your name as a backer at our table, check out BGA on Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/bga) or follow us on Twitter (@bgapodcast) or Facebook. We also have an Extra Life Charity auction you can help with. Links on our website and in our guild! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony, Chris, and Drew get together to discuss games fixed by their expansions, as well as some recent play throughs of Empires: Age of Discoveries and Dead Man's Draw. ​Shout it From the Tabletop​ Acquisition Disorder: Agility, Fog of Love At the Table: Empires: Age of Discovery, Dead Man's Draw Feature: Top 10 Games Fixed by Expansions Final Round: What would you LARP in life?​ Make sure to follow us on Twitter, connect with us on Facebook, and rate us on iTunes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have an extra special episode this week with Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games joining us to discuss acquisition disorders, news, recent playthroughs, and his soon to be launched Kickstarter project, Scythe. Intro: Special Co-Host Jamey Stegmaier ​Shout it From the Tabletop​ Acquisition Disorder: The Gallerist, The Prodigals Club, Tiny Epic Galaxies, Pandemic Legacy At the Table: Tiny Epic Kingdoms, Conquest of Planet Earth: Apocalypse, Resistor_, Funemployed Feature: If You Like ____, Try Scythe Final Round: What word do you want to see added to the dictionary from gaming? Make sure to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon - we're also writing more about gaming every week on our site, BoardGamersAnonymous.com 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 talking about Essen! Listen for a whole bunch of games we'd love to be able to pick up there next week. Join us for Essen, recent plays of Codenames and The Game, and Samurai, and much more. Intro: Email newsletter ​Shout it From the Tabletop: Acquisition Disorder: Power Grid:The Stock Companies, The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire, Argo At the Table: Codenames, The Game, Samurai reprint Feature: Essen Acquisition Disorder Final Round: Unfair Moments in Gaming Outro: Wir werden Sie am Tisch Platz zu sparen!​ Make sure to follow us on Facebook, connect with us on Twitter, join our guild on BoardGameGeek, and rate us on iTunes! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Episode 89, join Chris, Anthony, Drew and Daniel as we discuss some of the recent stories in board gaming, three big (some quite literally) games we're eager to pick up, three recent (euros!) we got to the table and our feature - how we rate our games on Board Game Geek: ​Shout it From the Tabletop: Acquisition Disorder: Epic, Mega Civilization, ...and then we held hands At the Table: The Princes of Florence, Shipyard, Caylus Feature: Gamer FAQ: How Do You Rate Your Games? Final Round: What other ratings would you like to see in games? Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, connect with us on Twitter, join our guild on BoardGameGeek, and rate us on iTunes! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony, Chris and Daniel sit down and discuss one of the hottest games of the last 12 months, Dead of Winter, and 9 games you might like if you also like this instant classic. We're also reviewing Tides of Time, Telestrations After Dark, and Daniel's new favorite obsession - Heroes of the Storm, plus in our Acquisition Disorder Corner this week, some new Star Wars, more Arcadia Quest, and a fun (and pretty) new take on time travel: Acquisition Disorder Corner: Star Wars Edition, Loopin' Chewie, Arcadia Quest: Inferno, T.I.M.E. Stories​ At the Table: Tides of Time, Telestrations After Dark, Heroes of the Storm Feature: If You Like Dead of Winter, Try... Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek. Plus, you can back us and support the show on Patreon for just $1. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This wseek, Chris and Daniel discuss the top 10 games that our listeners noted as their favorites in our recent survey. Learn which games hit the top of the list - there were some expected and a few surprises on the list. We also discuss a couple of games we got to the table recently, two hot new games we're interested in picking up and much more on this week's new episode: ​Intro: The Mystery of the Disappearing & Reappearing Podcasters Acquisition Disorder: The Others: 7 Sins, Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – The Force Awakens Core Set At the Table: Domaine, Flip City Feature: BGA Fan Top Ten Solo Gaming: XenoShyft: Onslaught Final Round: National Dog Week And don't forget to connect with us on BoardGameGeek, Twitter, and Facebook. And you can back us on Patreon for just $1. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Disorder: Pandemic Legacy, AD: Abyss: Kraken, Gloomhaven At the Table: Discoveries, Arcadia Quest: Beyond the Grave Feature: Our 2nd Birthday: Our Favorite Games & Episodes Solo Gaming: Imperial Settlers Atlanteans Final Round: One Game Marathons ​ And make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and BoardGameGeek, plus don't forget to take a look at our Patreon account - if you think this episode is worth $1, you casn back us there and help us keep growing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: AT:The World of Smog: On Her Maj​esty's Service, Dingominos, Mission: Red Planet (2nd Ed) Feature: Best Games for Female Representation Final Round: Back to School Essentials: Binders, Plano Organizer, Rubber Band-Its Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek, and make sure to check us out on Patreon, where you can back an episode for $1 to show your support. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Edition At the Table: Creative Clash,The Voyages of Marco Polo, Nevermore Feature: If You Like Munchkin, try... Final Round: Where is Drew?! Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and on BoardGameGeek, and if you like what you hear, back us on Patreon for $1! 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 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 Webster Acquisition Disorder Solo Gaming with Anthony: Hostage Negotiator - At the Table: Doomtown: Reloaded, Game of Thrones 2nd, Broken Token 7 Wonders & Coins Feature: Top 10 Games that Bumped Other Games Off Our Shelves Final Round: Games That You Can Play While Traveling Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon. And don't forget to enter our contest!. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Gen Con Surprises: 42:49 Final Round: Gen Con Changes: 1:06:52 And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek. We're also on Patreon! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 CoolStuffInc. as part of the Dice Tower's big post-GenCon contest. Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! ​Shout it From the Tabletop: 5:02​ Acquisition Disorder: 16:21 At the Table: 26:03 Feature: If You Like 7 Wonders, Try...: 42:49 Final Round: Favorite Franchise Games: 59:51 Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and back us on Patreon - we really appreciate your support! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices