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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, and on BoardGameGeek. You can also back us 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, 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 Feature: BGA Court: To Sleeve or Not to Sleeve...: 45:41 Final Round: Restaurant Games: 1:06:05 Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and on 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

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 on Facebook, Twitter, 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

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 Facebook, Twitter, 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

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 Feature: Listener Feedback Part 2: 27:18​ Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, 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

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:26:29 Don't forget to follow up on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGamersAnonymous.com, BoardGameGeek.com and Patreon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 time to play, what we'd get rid of first if we were moving and much more on Episode 74, the Listener Feedback Special! 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 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 on Facebook, and connect with us on Patreon and BoardGameGeek to stay connected. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bruxelles 1893: 50:28 Tigris and Euphrates:54:47 And make sure to follow 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

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: 25:36​ Feature: How to Teach a Board game: 32:55 Finally, make sure to follow BGA on Twitter, Facebook, and on 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

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: 13:53 Feature: Gamer FAQ: New Essential Games for a Collection: 24:39 Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on BoardGameGeek, and on 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, 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 Kicking the Habit:38:20 At the Table: 44:38 Solo Gaming:53:26 Feature Review: If you like Dominion, try...: 1:01:30 Make sure to follow the crew on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on our Board Game Geek 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 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 Games 33:54 Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising 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 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 Round: Which game designer would you want to design your life? Make sure to follow BGA on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, on BoardGameGeek in our guild, and on BoardGamersAnonymous.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Disorder Corner 7:33 – Star Wars Imperial Assault Twin Shadows Expansion 12:31– Battle Bards At the Table 18:04 - SpyFall 21:10 - Battle Merchants 23:49 - Tumblin-Dice 25:49 - Castles of Mad King Ludwig 30:40 - Feature: If You Like Carcassonne , Try… 36:28 - Race for the Galaxy & Roll for the Galaxy 37:37 - 7 Wonders 38:20 - Imperial Settlers 41:51 - Carcassonne: South Seas 42:51 - Small World 44:10 - Dominant Species 45:51- Takenoko 46:44 - Alhambra 47:46 - Glen More And don't forget to connect with BGA on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), Facebook, and BoardGameGeek. We're also on Patreon where you can help us make this podcast even better!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Edition) 34:16 – Acquisition Disorder Corner: Gloom Fairytale 34:16 – Acquisition Disorder Corner: 504 42:55 – FEATURE: HOW TO: Gaming Groups 1:06:33 – Final Round - King of the Throne Games​ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 responsibility! We also discuss Machi Koro: The Harbor Expansion and Burgle Brothers. Plus announcing MALESTROM 2015! http://www.dexposure.com/ms2015.html 02:45 – Shout it from the Tabletop: DiceTower.com, Malestrom 2015, The Winner of the 2015 Tabletop Madness 12:29 – At the Table: Machi Koro Harbor Expansion 20:15 – Acquisition Disorder Corner: Burgle Bros. 23:40 – BGA Court: Controversy in Tabletop Gaming And make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and on BoardGameGeek. We're also on BoardGamersAnonymous.com and you can connect with us on 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 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 Wonders Babel Dungeon Fighter Hanabi Colosseum Terror in Meeple City/Rampage Daniel: 40:01 Love Letter Dungeon Roll Diamonds Francis Drake Mice & Mystics Drew:44:25 The Game of Life Operation Mousetrap Word for Word Beat the Market THE WINNER: DARK TOWER! Final Round: 2015 Tabletop Madness: Dead of WInter: 50:21 Race For The Galaxy: 53:19 Caverna: The Cave Farmers: 56:49 Mice & Mystics: 1:00:11Advertising 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 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 as well or you can listen to Round 4 below in which we tackle the Round of 16 and Round of 8. Shout it From the Table Top: 2:30 (News!) Acquisition Disorder: 14:20 At the Table: 20:07 Analyze Dweomer: Paladins: 28:50 Feature: 2015 Tabletop Madness: 37:37 ​ Euro Game Bracket, Americlash, Card & Dice Games, Gateway Game x2 And make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, on BoardGameGeek, and on our website at 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, Chris, Daniel, and Drew join together to record a 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 68 game bracket that we'll be playing off over the next 3 weeks. You can see the first and second round matchups on our website as well or you can listen to Round 3 below in which we tackle the Round of 32. Shout it From the Table Top: 3:25 Analyze Dweomer: 12:05 Feature: 2015 Tabletop Madness: 18:01 Euro Game Bracket: 24:05 Americlash: 36:21 Card & Dice Games: 53:03 Gateway Game: 1:04:44 Final Round: 1:19:35​ Make sure to follow us on Twitter, connect with us on Facebook, join our guild on BoardGameGeek, and if you're feeling really generous, back us on Patreon (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, Chris, Anthony, Daniel and Drew get together to Shout it From the Table Top and super size our Final Round with games that need to be convention size! Chris, Anthony, and Daniel take a trip all over gaming with our Feature, If you Like Ticket to Ride, Try... We give nine great next step games that take TTR to the next level! We’re also talking about Baseball Highlights 2045, Flea Marketeers, and Courtier. 06:04 – Shout it from the Tabletop! 19:37 – Acquisition Disorder Corner 26:05 – At the Table: Baseball Highlights 33:15 – At the Table: Flea Marketeers 39:20​​ – At the Table: Courtier 47:35 – Feature: If You Like Ticket To Ride, Try… 1:02:16 – Final Round: Super Size Convention Games Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on our guild on BoardGameGeek. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a very special week for us. Not only were we able to come together for the first time in nearly three months at Dreamation 2015 in Morristown, NJ, but we had the opportunity to play a number of fantastic new games, including our feature review for this week’s episode, Between Two Cities. ​ This week we also discuss the ridiculous grabs we made at the convention auction and some of the other games we got to the table, including Roll for the Galaxy, Pandemic Survival, and Diamonds. We had a blast and are extremely excited for the next Double Exposure convention in April, Maelstrom. 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 BGA team with Chris and Daniel sit down to discuss the Top Ten Games that Need to be App Games! Our At the Table is all Euro this week as Chris talks about Rococo, Concordia, Yedo, and Keyflower with a new D&D segment from Daniel called, Analyze Dweomer. Shout it From the Tabletop: Dreamation 2015, 7 Wonders App Game, & Online D&D Acquisition Disorder Corner: Elysium & Deus At the Table Review: Yedo: 16:20 KeyFlower: 22:53 Concordia: 26:10 Rococo: 28:40 33:40: Analyze Dweomer: D&D 5E: The Cleric Class 45:30: Top Ten: Games that Need to Be App Games Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on our guild on BoardGameGeek.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 all come together for the first time in nearly three months! This week we take a look back and discuss all the things that attract us to gaming, along with some of our favorites, least favorites, and thoughts on the hobby as a whole. Want to connect with the BGA crew? Hit us up on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, Twitter(@BGAPodcast), Facebook, or on Board Game Geek 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 Chris and Daniel get together to compare two dungeon crawling, friend stabbing good times in Boss Monster (with the Tools of Hero Kind expansion) vs. Munchkin Deluxe. They also discuss recent plays of Dungeons & Dragons tth Edition and Amun-Re, and discuss some of what they're excited to see in the weeks to come, including new D&D 5E accessories, the Boss Monster video game and more. 02:38 – Shout it from the Tabletop: D&D 5 Edition: Player Feedback & Dreamation 2015 8:48 – Acquisition Disorder Corner: D&D 5 Edition: Accessories: DM Screen & Spell Cards. Also, Munchkin #1 Comic Book & Boss Monster the Video Game 23:22 – At the Table: D&D 5 Edition: Warlock Class 28:10 – At the Table: Amun-Re 33:15 – Kicking the Habit:Epic PvP: Fanatasy 39:30 – Boss Monster w/Expansion vs. Munchkin Deluxe Dreamation 2015: (http://www.dexposure.com/d2015.html) Epic PvP Fantasy Kickstarter: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1225737959/epic-pvp-fantasy) And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on our Board Game Geek guild, and on BoardGamersAnonymous.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 55 Link: http://boardgamersanonymous.com/episode-55-bga-court-gaming-vs-cheating/ This week Chris and Anthony present a new feature, reviewing sticky situations at the tabletop and discussing whether they fall on the side of cheating or gaming. Whether it's over-zealous meta, poor rule explanations, or other borderline activities, we argue where the line of cheating really is. We also discuss Paperback and Sutakku, Chris brings Kicking the Habit home to BGA for the first time, and we discuss some of our upcoming acquisition disorders. Oh and Suburbia, Suburbia, Suburbia, Suburbia, Suburbia. 08:27 - Shout it from the Tabletop 18:44 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 27:03 - Kicking the Habit 29:36 - At the Table: Sutakku 35:32 - At the Table: Paperback 45:19 - BGA Court: Gaming vs. Cheating Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, on our Website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com) and on Board Game Geek. Don't forget to check us out on 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

This week, Chris, Anthony, and Drew bring a brand new feature to the podcast, helping gamers everywhere decide what to play next after Settlers of Catan. We'll share 9 games that match the mechanics, look, and feel of Catan in various ways so you can pull your gamer newbie friends deeper into the hobby. We're also talking about Diamonds, Aquasphere, and Revolution: Anarchy: 09:21 - Shout it from the Tabletop! 20:02 - Acquisition DIsorder Corner 29:39 - At the Table: Diamonds 37:21 - At the Table: Revolution - Anarchy 42:34 - At the Table: Aquasphere 51:53 - Feature: If You Like Catan, Try... 1:19:16 - Final Round: Press Your Luck Games! Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and on BoardGameGeek. You can also find us on iTunes (and leave a 5 star rating!) and on 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

This week, Chris and Anthony discuss 15 games they are looking forward to seeing and playing in 2015. With so many Kickstarter games looking ready to ship in the next 12 months, hot new games from big publishers, and expansions for 2014 favorites on the way, it's looking to be another killer year for the board gaming hobby. 07:09 - Shout it from the Tabletop 15:22 - Acquisition Disorder Corner: 15 Most Anticipated Games of 2015 57:52 - Final Round: 2014 Games that Lived Up to the Hype Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and on BoardGameGeek. You can also find us on iTunes (and leave a 5 star rating!) and on 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

This week Chris is joined by Drew! They discuss their Predictions for 2015, their Acquisition Disorders, and what is Hitting the Table. 03:11 – Shout it from the Tabletop: Google & Board Gaming?!, Cards Against Humanity goes Poop?!, Board Gaming in Popular Media, Gaming in the Schools!, 18:10 – Acquisition Disorder Corner: Roll for the Galaxy & Spyfall 21:38 – At the Table: Ka-Ching!, Times Up! Title Recall!, Game of Thrones 2nd Edition, Lost Cities 39:02 – Predictions for 2015! 15. Kickstarter Sells Out 14. FF Produces SW Board Game and/or Death Star 13. Mergers: BN & ToysRus 12. Mergers/BuyOuts: Stronghold Games 11. A Major Convention will Announce its Moving 10. D&D Board Game will be bought in high numbers, be Meh!, and then bargain bin. 9. Board Gaming will go by a new term Analog Gaming 8. Backlash Against Apps in Board Games 7. Shorter Games (under 1 1/2 hrs tops) 6. New Games will be released in Deluxe Versions only 5. A Woman will be Nominated for a Major Board Gaming Award 4. A reprint for El Grande will be announced! 3. Game Stores will be replaced with Game Cafes 2. Scythe will be the biggest original game on Kickstarter 1. Too unbelievable to be mentioned here!​ Make sure to check out BGA on Twitter (@BGApodcast), Facebook, and BoardGameGeek. We’re also on BoardGamersAnonymous.com where you can find new posts weekly.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Chris is joined by Anthony! They discuss a new addition to the Star Wars family as well as the Year in Review, their acquisition disorders, and what is hitting their table. In our featured VS, King of New York battles King of Toyko! 02:55 – Shout it from the Tabletop: Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – Imperial Raider Expansion Pack & Our Top 2014 Best & Worst List 34:08 – Acquisition Disorder Corner: Star Wars Imperial Assault, BattleLore: Command, DC Deckbuilding Rivals: Batman vs Joker, & Scythe 44:31 – At the Table: Friday, No Thanks, LOTR The Card Game, Carcassonne: 10 Year Special Edition 58:06 –VS: King of New York vs King of Toyko 59:02 – Final Round: 2015 Gamer Resolutions Make sure to check out BGA on Twitter (@BGApodcast), Facebook, and BoardGameGeek. We’re also on BoardGamersAnonymous.com where you can find new posts weekly. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​Welcome to Episode #50! This week Chris and Daniel talk about BGA's 2014 Top 50 Board Games of All Time! *That is until Anthony & Drew get back and/or we play something amazing at Christmas! Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on our guild on BoardGameGeek. 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 BGA team with Chris and Danuel sit down to discuss the Top Ten Party Games for Gamers and Walled City along with some other recent favorites and a few triggers to our acquisition disorder: 03:37 - Shout it From the Tabletop: Open Letter to Game Publishers 8:03 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 13:44 - Feature At the Table Review: Walled City 27:10 - Kicking The Habit Update 28:21 - : Top Ten: Party Games for Gamers 1:00:01 - Final Round - Party Pooper Game Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on our guild on BoardGameGeek. 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 BGA team, with Chris and Drew sit down to discuss one of the most anticipated Euro games of the year, La Isla, along with some other recent favorites and a few triggers to our acquisition disorder: 01:57 - Shout it From the Tabletop 20:01​ - Acquisition Disorder Corner 23:04 - At the Table: Balloon Cup 27:08 - At the Tabe: Istanbul 28:34 - At the Table: In the Shadow of the Empire 30:04 - At the Table: Imperial 33:05 - Feature Review: La Isla 42:35 - Final Round - National Horse Day 46:12 - Kicking The Habit Update Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on our guild on BoardGameGeek. 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 discuss some of the games they've been playing recently, along with the new release of the Crisis expansion for the DC deck building game and how it compares to the other co-operative superhero card games on the market. 01:35 - Shout it from the Tabletop 16:48 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 23:24 - Kicking the Habit 24:31 - At the Table: Power Boats 26:01 - At the Table: Five Tribes 31:56 - DC Deck Building Game: Crisis Expansion vs. Marvel Legendary 59:02 - Final Round: IPs in Board Games Make sure to check out BGA on Twitter (@BGApodcast), Facebook, and BoardGameGeek. We're also on BoardGamersAnonymous.com where you can find new posts weekly. 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 review a classic in Smallworld. They also talk about some of the hot news stories that crossed Drew's desk recently, review the newest Smash Up expansion, Jaipur and a new Munchkin variant. 01:16 - Shout it from the Tabletop 23:44 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 32:28 - Kicking the Habit 33:10 - At the Table: Smash Up Science Fiction Double Feature 36:30 - At the Table: Jaipur 38:04 - At the Table: Munchkin Adventure Time 41:02 - Feature Review: Smallworld 55:37 - Final Round: Black Friday Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), 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

This week, Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew take a closer look at some of the games that have come close to ruining friendships as they bring out the deepest darkest parts of a gamer's soul (even when they're good!) We also review Blokus, Hansa Teutonica, and Roll for It! 01:30 - Shout it from the Tabletop 20:26 - Acqisition Disorder Corner 26:39 - At the Table: Blokus 29:48 - At the Table: Hansa Teutonica 31:15 - At the Table: Roll for It! 34:18 - Top Ten Games that Bring Out the Worst (and Ruin Friendships) 1:01:27 - Final Round: Thanksgiving! And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), connect with us on Board Game Geek, and read our recent posts on 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, Chris, Daniel, and Drew discuss a handful of hot new games as well as the recent Extra Life event held at Gamer's Gambit in Saddlebrook, NJ. In the feature slot we have Pandemic: Contagion (review copy provided by Z-Man Games) as well as recent plays Machi Koro, 7 Wonders: Leaders, and Dread Curse. We also discuss Veteran's Day and games that honor our men and women in uniform, and a recent Kickstarter concern from one of our listeners. 04:57 - Shout it from the Tabletop 14:52 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 20:04 - Kicking the Habit 20:53 - At the Table: Dread Curse 25:20 - At the Table: 7 Wonders: Leaders 31:46 - At the Table: Machi Koro 38:30 - Feature Review: Pandemic - Contagion 59:02 - Final Round: Veteran's Day Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), in our BoardGameGeek guild, and on 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, Chris, Daniel and Drew take some time to delve into the wonderful world of Cryptozoic deck building games. We also review some other recent favorites and discuss recent news and stories from the world of tabletop. 01:55 - Shout it from the Tabletop 17:19 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 21:50 - At the Table: Mission: Red Planet 26:19 - At the Table: Carcassone South Seas 28:42 - Versus: Naruto Shippuden vs Street Fighter Deck Building Games 52:32 - Final Round: Halloween Games You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@bgapodcast), our BoardGameGeek guild or on 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

This week the BGA team, with Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew sit down to discuss one of the hottest games of the year, Dead of Winter, along with some other recent favorites and a few triggers to our acquisition disorder: 03:51 - Shout it From the Tabletop 14:30 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 23:04 - At the Table: Animal Upon Animal 27:41 - At the Table: Legacy - Testament of Duke de Cressi 29:48 - At the Table: Pirateer 32:53 - Feature Review: Dead of Winter 48:58 - Final Round - United Nations Day Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on our guild on BoardGameGeek. 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, Dan, and Drew take a closer look at a handful of recent plays including Fresco, Shadows Over Camelot, and our Top Ten Board Games that Could Be RPGs: 01:10 - Shout it from the Tabletop 09:55 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 24:11 - At the Table: Shadows Over Camelot - Merlin's Company 29:10 - At the Table: Fresco 31:28 - At the Table Classics: Race Track 32:47 - Top Ten: Board Game Game that Could Be RPGs 54:25 - Final Round: Exploration Games And as always, make sure to connect with BGA on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and BoardGameGeek 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, Daniel, and Drew take a look at some of the hot news in the hobby, as well as a full review of Thunder Alley - a game Anthony has been hunting for weeks. We also review Glory to Rome, Castle Panic, and the Summoner Wars Master Set, along with some of our recent Acquisition Disorders: 02:26 - Shout it from the Tabletop 15:35 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 24:36 - At the Table: Summoner Wars Master Set 28:00 - At the Table: Castle Panic 31:46 - At the Table: Glory to Rome 36:18 - Feature Review: Thunder Alley 53:42 - Final Round! Make sure to follow BGA on Twitter, Facebook, and on 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

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew compare the merits of two of Antoine Bauza's most relaxing games - Tokaido and Takenoko. The BGA crew also discusses Imperial Settlers as a solo game, Fairy Tale - the precursur to 7 Wonders - and Times Square. 04:16 - Shout it from the Tabletop 13:57 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 21:10 - At the Table Solo Play: Imperial Settlers 26:39 - At the Table: Fairy Tale 29:01 - At the Table: Times Square 33:11 - Feature Review - VERSUS - Takaido vs. Takenoko Be sure to follow the BGA crew on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on BoardGameGeek. You can find us in all of these places and more on 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, Chris, Daniel and Drew look at one of the hot new games being released by Stronghold Games this year, Among the Stars. We also take a closer look at Vikings, Hearthstone's Naxxramas expansion, and Last Chance in our Classic Corner. 03:22 - Shout it from the Tabletop 16:24 - Kicking the Habit 17:11 - Acquistion Disorder Corner 26:30 - At the Table: Hearthstone: Naxxramas 34:17 - At the Table: Vikings 42:52 - At the Table Classics: Last Chance 44:57 - Feature Review: Among the Stars 1:06:09 - Fab Four Question of the Week: Tolkien Week And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and on Board Game Geek. 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 talk about some of their favorite quick, light, accessible, and accommodating games for the lunch hour at work and school. We also talk about Galaxy Trucker, Star Realms iOS, and Citadels. 01:30 - Shout it from the Tabletop 11:07 - Kicking the Habit 11:49 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 19:07 - At the Table: Star Realms iOS 23:55 - At the Table: Galaxy Trucker 33:36 - At the Table Classic: Citadels 38:59 - Feature: Top 10 Lunch Hour Games Don't forget to rate us on iTunes! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and make sure to join the BGA guild on BoardGameGeek. 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 talk about recent news from and after GenCon, along with one of the hottest games of the summer - Imperial Settlers. We also discuss Friday the 13th from Reiner Knizia, Endeavor, and a classic we were excited to finally get to the table - Power Grid. 02:16 - Shout it from the Tabletop 10:36 - Kicking the Habit 11:17 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 19:27 - At the Table: Friday the 13th 24:38 - At the Table: Endeavor 28:26 - At the Table Classic: Power Grid 34:36 - Feature Review: Imperial Settlers And don't forget to share your questions with the BGA crew on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, the Board Gamer's Anonymous Guild on BGG, and on Facebook and Twitter (@BGAPodcast). 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 discuss one of the great acquisition disorder questions of our day - Kemet or Cyclades? We also spend some time discussing Defenders of the Realm and Myster of the Abbey, and Drew takes a dive back to look at Die Macher, a sought after classic. 02:14 - Shout it from the Tabletop 10:05 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 18:18 - Kicking the Habit 22:51 - At the Table: Mystery of the Abbey 29:36 - At the Table: Defenders of the Realm 39:50 - At the Table: Die Macher 43:52 - Feature Review: Kemet vs. Cyclades 01:10:56 - Q&A: Favorite Worker Placement Games Make sure to leave your favorites on the episode thread at BoardGamersAnonymous.com or on Board Game Geek. We're also on Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and Facebook. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very special episode, Board Gamers Anonymous celebrates one full year of podcasting goodness with a lookback at some of our favorite Year One games. Daniel and Drew return from vacation to join Chris and Anthony in talking about GenCon news, favorite games from year one (like Caverna, Mice and Mystics, Spyrium, and Lords of Waterdeep), and to share two BIG announcements. 06:24 - Shout it From the Tabletop 24:49 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 40:45 - At the Table: Year One Favorites - Caverna 46:19 - Year One Favorites - Lords of Waterdeep 50:21 - Year One Favorites - Mice and Mystics 53:11 - Year One Favorites - Spyrium Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com. And check weekly for Kicking the Habit, our regular Kickstarter update. 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 episode, Drew and Daniel dial in from remote locations (to be disclosed at a later date) while on vacation and talk about their recent plays of Zombies!!!, Airlines Europe, Bruxelles 1893, and the unexpected (and long awaited) acquisition of Marvel Dice Masters, the subject of our feature review. Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew for these reviews plus our recent acquisition disorders (thanks a lot GenCon!) and recent news in the hobby board gaming industry. 01:38 - The Hotness News 09:36 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 24:04 - At the Table: Zombies!!! 29:41 - At the Table: Airlines Europe 36:45 - At the Table: Bruxelles 1893 45:10 - Feature Review: Marvel Dice Masters - Avengers vs. X-Men Make sure to follow the whole crew on Board Game Geek, Twitter (@BGApodcast), on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) and on 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

This episode, Daniel joins Anthony, Chris, and Drew remotely from South Carolina to discuss a few of our recent favorites, including Russian Railroads, Flashpoint Fire Rescue, Steam Park, Concept, and Guild Hall. We also talk Spiel Des Jahres and Dice Tower Awars, and argue the merits of classic D&D versus Dungeons and Dragons 4e and the Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition Starter Set. 07:29 - The Hotness News 26:53 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 32:00 - Kicking the Habit 40:00 - At the Table: Guild Hall 50:48 - At the Table: Concept 58:04 - At the Table: Steam Park 1:10:29 - At the Table: Flashpoint Fire Rescue 1:22:25 - Feature Review: Russian Railroads Be sure to follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and you can also connect with us on Board Game Geek. Make sure to send your questions in! 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 at full strength this episode with Daniel in town, and that means tons of new reviews, including a biggie that Anthony has been trying to get to the table for months. Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew as we review Mice and Mystics, Colosseum, and more… 02:04 - The Hotness News 17:17 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 28:29 - Kicking the Habit 32:51 - At the Table: Rise of Augustus 43:44 - At the Table: Game of Thrones: Westeros Intrigue 47:54 - At the Table: Colosseum 1:00:43 - Feature Review: MIce and Mystics And make sure to connect with the BGA team on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com. We're also on Board Game Geek - look for our guild there! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices