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I'm Having My One
Episode 48: Pedal for the Metal

I'm Having My One

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 72:02


Tom and Paul here to bring you more quality board games chat into your ears. On this episode we have a chat about Command and Colors: Ancients and then have a look at what is trending in the BGG Hotness. Don't forget you can send us an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are active on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 425 - BGG Hotness May 2023

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 61:45


It's that time of the month again; we're back with the hottest of hotness games from BGG, discussing what games are new to the top 50, why they're there, and what to keep an eye out for.- Question of the Week: What's a game that would actually benefit from legacy/campaign treatment that hasn't gotten it yet?- Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring The Card Game: Against the Shadow, Terrorscape- At the Table: Between Two Cities Essential EditionIf you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

One Stop Co-Op Shop
385 | Earth | Crossover with Right Brain Rollers (Brandt Sanderson and Eric Summerer)

One Stop Co-Op Shop

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 45:49


First of all, thanks to everyone who voted for us in the latest round of BGG's Golden Geek awards. Second runner up in the Best Podcast category! Because we want to spread the word about all of our favorite podcasts, we have been given permission to run a full episode from the new Right Brain Rollers podcast. Brandt Sanderson and Eric Summerer review Earth, the new engine building card game taking the BGG Hotness by storm. Give them a listen and a subscribe! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/right-brain-rollers/id1678023646

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 417 - BGG Hotness March 2023

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 66:22


This week, we're delving into the hotness on BGG, discussing why games are on there and what's new on the horizon.Also, congrats to our March Gamer Madness contest winner, Matt, who by far had the closest bracket, out of our biggest ever pool of participants. Thanks everyone! - Question of the Week: What's a mechanic from board games that you absolutely love but feel is severely underutilized in other games? - Acquisition Disorders: Let's Go! To Japan, Marrakesh Essential Edition - At the Table: Numbsters, Brazil ImperialIf you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 410 - BGG Hotness February 2023

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 84:42


This week we're looking at all the hot games currently burning up the charts on Board Game Geek. Which games are hot, which ones are we excited to play, and what's on there for "reasons?"===================This week's episode is sponsored by Paperlike.To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size.Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started.===================Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/=================== Question of the Week: "What is the game you are most excited to play this year and why (KS or retail)?" Acquisition Disorders: Andromeda's Edge, Expeditions At the Table Reviews: Mosaic, WoodcraftIf you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), 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.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 387 - BGG Hotness September 2022

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 61:12


This week, we're looking at the BoardGameGeek hotness for the end of August, into September 2022.First up is our question of the week: What is the one word you would use to describe yourself as a gamer?Acquisition Disorders: Revive, WoodcraftAt the Table Reviews: Trekking through History, Don't Go in ThereIf you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), 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.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 378 - BGG Hotness June 2022

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 83:24


It's that time again—we dig into the hottest games on the BGG hotness for the month of June 2022, looking at more than a dozen new games recently announced or on crowdfunding sites. Lots of fun new stuff on tap this summer!  First up is our question of the week: What game would you like to see become more mainstream: discussed and played by people outside of the hobby? Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring The Card Game, Tsuro: Luxury Limited Edition, Septima At the Table: Libertalia - Winds of Galecrest, Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy If you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 370 - BGG Hotness April 2022

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 84:09 Very Popular


This week we take a look at the hottest games on BGG for the month of April. There are a bunch of hot new games (some well respected gems), and more than a couple oddballs to dig through this month.  *** Sponsor This Week: Let's Make Art! Let's make art simple- together! Check out Let's Make Art today by going to our special link, zen.ai/boardgamersanonymous. That's zen.ai/boardgamersanonymous to get 20% off. Coupon code is activated at checkout! *** First up, though, is our question of the week! What is the most number of plays a game took before it clicked and you started enjoying it? Acquisition Disorders: Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Agricola 15 At the Table: Boonlake, Canvas Reflections: Deluxe Edition If you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 364 - BGG Hotness February 2022

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 66:28


This week we take a look at the hottest games on BGG for the month of February. We dig through the best of top 50 on the site right now.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What's your go to game to wow and amaze new gamers (friends, family or otherwise)? Acquisition Disorders: Earth, Old London Bridge At the Table: Cascadia Solitaria, Lost Ruins of Arnak: Expedition Leaders If you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 361 - BGG Hotness January 2022

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 53:53


It's the end of the month, so we're back with another BGG Hotness, this time featuring the best games of the top 50 on BoardGameGeek right now.  First up, though, is our question of the week! In addition to game length, recommended age, and number of players, what's another piece of information you wish was included on every game box? Acquisition Disorders: Legacy of Yu, La Granja Deluxe Master Set At the Table: The Adventures of Robin Hood If you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 352 - BGG Hotness November 2021

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 60:17


It's that time again - let's look at the hottest games on BGG and try to figure out why they're hot! This month, we're skipping around the top 50 to share what's hot, why, and whether you should care.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What are underrated games, hidden gems, and special experiences that would make gifts this year? Acquisition Disorders: Weather Machine, Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory At the Table: Cartographers Heroes, Citadels If you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 340 - BGG Hotness September 2021

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 75:44


This week we're looking at the current BGG hotness as we wrap up August and move into September. First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your biggest disappointment (in terms of game releases) of 2021 thus far? We also look at the Zenobia Award Finalists, recently announced as part of a year-long competition to find the next great historical game designer. Check out the site and the finalists here: https://zenobiaaward.org/finalists/ Acquisition Disorders: Dice Realms, G.I. JOE: Deck-Building Game At the Table Reviews: Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz If you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 335 - BGG Hotness August 2021

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 61:56


This week we're looking at the current BGG hotness as we wrap up July and move into August.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What games have the biggest gap between the promise of the cover and the mechanics in the box (e.g. any game with plants being as cutthroat as possible)? Acquisition Disorders: Dice Miner, On Mars: Alien Invasion by Vital Lacerda & Ian O'Toole At the Table Reviews: Concordia Venus If you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 332 - BGG Hotness July 2021

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 68:34


This week we're discussing the BGG Hotness for July - the top 15 games currently on Board Game Geek, why they are there, and why you should care.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your prized "board gaming" possession? Something rare and out of print, the first game you bought, something you've painted or blinged out, or something else entirely? Acquisition Disorders: Lost Ruins of Arnak: Expedition Leaders, Defenders of the Realm: Companions & Catacombs + The Hero's Calling + Revised Game Board At the Table Reviews: MicroMacro: Crime City, Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition If you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 327 - BGG Hotness June 2021

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 64:29


This week we’re discussing the fifteen hottest games on Board Game Geek, what got them there and whether you should pay attention to them in the weeks to come.  First up, though, is our question of the week: With news that Chip Theory Games is making an Elder Scrolls game, what's a publisher/designer + IP combination you'd like to see? Acquisition Disorders: The Gest of Robin Hood, Catan 3D Edition At the Table Reviews: Kemet: Blood and Sand If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 323 - BGG Hotness May 2021

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 52:14


This week we’re discussing the biggest and hottest games out there with the BGG Hotness's top 15 games going into May.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What game in your collection would you be happy to see a reprint or second edition for and why? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: The Initiative, CANVAS: Reflections Expansion & Reprint At the Table: Ride the Rails Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EST every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 319 - BGG Hotness March 2021

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 68:47


This week we’re looking at the hotness from BGG through the end of March 2021. Which games are buzzing right now and more importantly, why?  First up, though, is our question of the week: If you could have any miniature game painted by a professional for free which would it be? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Factory Funner, Ghosts of Christmas, and Bear Raid, and Stellaris Infinite Legacy At the Table: Import/Export Definitive Edition and Nidavellir Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EST every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 314 - BGG Hotness February

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 58:36


This week we’re looking at the BGG Hotness for the end of February 2021. Which 15 games are atop the list as of February 22? First up, though, is our question of the week:

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Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#130 - Brettspiel News, BGG Hotness & Climbers, Blog-Votings - Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 48:32


Interessante Brettspiel-News aus den letzten Wochen gehe ich im ersten Teil des heutigen Podcasts durch. Darunter z.B. Einblicke in die Pressetage von Verlagen und Rückblicke auf 2020. Anschließend schaue mir zwei BoardGameGeek-Listen für Januar genauer an, sowie die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog im letzten Monat.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 310 - BGG Hotness January w/ Andrew Parks

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 73:14


This week we're joined by good friend of the show, Andrew Parks, designer of the upcoming Core Worlds: Empires, hitting Kickstarter next week. We talk about his games, some recent plays and go into the BGG hotness for January.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your limit for number of hours playing a single game? On the show this week, we cover: Core Worlds Empires and Nemesis Kickstarter. Coming February 2, 2021: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quixoticgames/core-worlds-empires-nemesis Acquisition Disorders: Equinox, Castles of Mad King Ludwig: Collector's Edition At the Table: Pandemic Legacy: Season 0 (no spoilers), Dune Imperium, Bonfire, Under Falling Skies Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EST every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Kości, Piony i Bastiony

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 82:12


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Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#126 - News, BGG Hotness & Climbers, Votings - Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 49:34


Interessante Brettspiel-News gehe ich im ersten Teil der heutigen Ausgabe des Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcasts durch. Anschließend schaue mir die BGG Hotness und Climbers Listen für Dezember genauer an, sowie die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog im letzten Monat und im vergangenen Jahr.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#120 - Ankündigungen, Brettspiel News, BGG Hotness, Most Played & Votings - Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 39:00


Interessante Brettspiel-Ankündigungen, aktuelle News, BoardGameGeek Listen und mehr gibt es in der heutigen Ausgabe des Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcasts. Am Ende gehe ich dann noch auf die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog im letzten Monat ein. Viel Spaß mit der Podcast-Episode.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#115 - Aktuelle SPIEL.digital News & Tipps + BGG Hotness, Most Played & Votings

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 86:24


Die SPIEL.digital startet morgen und in der heutigen Ausgabe erfahrt ihr alles, was ihr für euren virtuellen Besuch der Online-Messe wissen müsst. Zudem gibt es einige aktuelle News aus der Brettspiel-Welt und ich blicke auf die BoardGameGeek Most Played und Hotness Listen für September.

Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 294 - BGG Hotness - October 2020

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 46:59


This week we’re looking at another batch of games on the fall release radar from BoardGameGeek's preview list. It's the final pre-Essen hotness! But first, we discuss our question of the week: What's your spooky game of choice for the Halloween season? In acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at the Princess Bride Adventure Book - is it any good? And Chris looks at Untamed: Feral Factions - Spirit Strike Edition, on Kickstarter right now. At the table this week, Anthony reviews Aqualin, a quick two-player abstract game from Kosmos, and Chris reviews BILDER, a recently released Kickstarter project with a clever premise.  And then in our feature, we look at 15 games from the Fall Preview list on BoardGameGeek - in addition to the 25 we covered in September.  Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EDT every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#111 - News, BGG Hotness, Most Played & Blog-Votings - Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 44:03


In der Ausgabe 111 des Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcasts gehe ich als erstes einige interessante Brettspiel-News durch und anschließend schaue mir die BGG Hotness und Most Played Listen für August genauer an. Am Ende gehe ich dann wieder auf die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog im letzten Monat ein. Viel Spaß mit der Podcast-Episode.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 290 - BGG Hotness - Fall 2020 Preview

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 45:37


We're back with another preview of all the hot games coming your way in 2020. Check out our initial preview list of September-October releases (you guessed it - Essen!) plus a review of Mariposas and a preview of Coatl.  But first, we discuss our question of the week: If you had to choose one game to represent the state of hobby board gaming today, what would it be and why? Don't miss BGA Live! launching this week on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EDT on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com's homepage.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#107 – Brettspiel News, BGG Hotness, Most Played & Blog-Votings – Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 37:27


Als erstes gehe ich einige interessante Brettspiel-News durch, wobei unter anderem die Ankündigung von CloudAge sehr spannend ist. Aber auch aktuelle Infos zur SPIEL.digital und zu Brettspiel-Awards sind interessant. Anschließend schaue mir die BGG Hotness und Most Played Listen für Juli genauer an, sowie die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#102 – Spiel des Jahres 2020, Brettspiel News, BGG Hotness, Most Played & Votings

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 47:30


Die Ausgabe 102 des Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcasts steht natürlich ganz im Zeichen der Spiel des Jahres und Kennerspiel des Jahres 2020 Verleihung. Vorher geht ich aber erstmal einige interessante Brettspiel-News durch und schaue mir die BGG Hotness und Most Played Listen für Juni genauer an, sowie die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 282 - BGG Hotness July 2020

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 56:22


This week we’re revisiting the hot games preview for this summer and discussing 15 of the hottest games added to the list since last month. Preorders, Gen Con releases keeping to their dates and much more.  But first, we discuss our question of the week: What's the most replayable game in your collection? In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, which just went up on Kickstarter, and Chris looks at Massive Darkness 2 - can it fix what didn't quite work in the first one? At the table this week, Anthony reviews Nova Luna - the Spiel des Jahre nominee from Uwe Rosenberg and Stronghold Games that he recently had a chance to play several times.  Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris dig through the BGG preview list for summer to find games recently added, shipping soon, or just released.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#098 – Brettspiel News + BGG Hotness, Most Played und Blog-Votings – Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 40:02


In den heutigen Brettspiel-News geht es unter anderem um eine neue Serie mit Stefan Feld Spielen, einen neuen interessanten Verlag, ein Gewinnspiel, die MinD Nominierungen und mehr. Zudem schaue ich mir mal wieder die BoardGameGeek Most Played und Hotness Listen für den Monat Mai 2020 an und werfe einen Blick auf die Brettspiele mit den meisten Stimmen in meinem Blog im vergangenen Monat.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 275 - BGG Hotness June 2020

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 44:21


This week we're looking at the peculiar clump of recent Kickstarters, award nominees, and good old favorites that are on the BGG Hotness at the end of May moving into June.  But first, we discuss some recent news, including the cancelation of Gen Con, the slew of upcoming online conventions that have been announced, and our Question of the Week, asking: What Games are Good for Backyard Play? In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Board Game Genre Enamel Pins on Kickstarter - a project from a local Pittsburgh designer - and Nemesis: Lockdown, both on Kickstarter now. Chris digs into Kemet: Blood and Sand, also just launched on Kickstarter.  At the table, Anthony discusses the beta release of Teotihuacan on Board Game Arena and the recent release of Tabletopia which he got to the table with his family. Chris then dives into Tang Garden, a recently shipped Kickstarter that finally got into everyone's hands.  Finally, in the feature, Anthony does a quick rundown of the BGG Hotness as of May 26, 2020, prepping us to go into the June gauntlet of new releases and online convention prep.  Kickstarter Campaigns Discussed: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/polliadesign/board-game-genre-enamel-pins/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/awakenrealms/nemesis-board-game https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/matagot/kemet-blood-and-sand If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#094 – Brettspiel News + BGG Hotness, Most Played und Blog-Votings – Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020


Aktuelle Brettspiel-News gehe ich am Anfang dieser Episode durch und schildere meine Meinung dazu. Anschließend habe ich wieder die BGG Hotness und Most Played Listen für April für euch, sowie die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog.

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HLG 89: Watergate & Ticket to Ride London

Het Ludieke Gezelschap - Bordspel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 55:11


Aflevering 89 "Watergate & Ticket to Ride London" van Het Ludieke Gezelschap, dé Nederlandse bordspel podcast. De zoveelste Skype-aflevering alweer. Dit keer krijgen we via het spel Watergate een klein beetje geschiedenisles van meester Rinke over de Amerikaanse president Nixon. En, we komen er achter dat het Coronavirus zelfs effect heeft op de BGG Hotness lijst. Michiel heeft zijn printer laten ratelen en weet daar dan weer alles van. 00:00 Intro / 00:34 Welkom (Spellenkast op Funda) / 07:36 Gespeeld: Ticket to Ride - London (Days of Wonder), Watergate (White Goblin Games), Hoarders (Flatlined Games) / 30:31 Nieuws & Hotness (o.a. Print and Play) / 54:34 Outro Meer details op onze Facebook pagina: https://www.facebook.com/HetLudiekeGezelschap Reageren? Mail ons op hetludiekegezelschap@gmail.com Volg ons ook op Twitter op @HLGPodcast!

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#089 – Brettspiel News + BGG Hotness, Most Played & Blog-Votings März 2020 – Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 46:30


Aktuelle Brettspiel-News gibt es in der Ausgabe 89 des Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcasts. Anschließend schaue ich mir BGG Hotness und Most Played Listen für März 2020 an, sowie die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#085 – Brettspiel News + BGG Hotness, Most Played und Blog-Votings – Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 59:02


In der heutigen Podcast-Ausgabe gehe ich zu Beginn interessante und aktuelle Brettspiel-News durch. Anschließend schaue ich mir die BGG Hotness und Most Played Listen für den Monat Februar an, sowie die abgegebenen Stimmen in meinem Blog. Viel Spaß beim Hören.

Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 257 - BGG Hotness, January 2020

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 61:32


To kick things off this week we look at the listeners’ responses to the question of the week, asking about their favorite gaming sub-hobbies. In acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at a pair of tea games, including Alubari: A Nice Cup of Tea and Formosa Tea. Chris looks at Here to Slay, a strategic roleplaying card game with some Munchkin vibes.  At the table this week, discusses a trick taking game that he's had a chance to play several times recently - Nokosudice. Chris digs into two games - Western Legends and Everdell: Pearlbrook.  Finally, we dig into the top games on the Board Game Geek hotness as of January 21, 2020.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#072 – BGG Hotness, Most Played & Blog-Votings November 2019 – Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 32:25


Was auf BoardGameGeek im November am heißesten diskutiert wurde und welche Brettspiele die BGG-User am häufigsten gespielt haben, erfahrt ihr in der heutigen Podcast-Episode. Ebenfalls interessant ist der Blick auf die in meinem Blog abgegebenen Votings und welche Brettspiele im November die meisten Stimmen erhalten haben.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#068 – BGG Hotness und Blog-Votings – 10/2019 – Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 24:23


Die BGG Hotness-List für Oktober schaue ich mir in der heutigen Episode des Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcasts an. Zudem werfe ich einen Blick darauf, welche Brettspiele im letzten Monat die meisten Stimmen in meinem Blog erhalten haben.

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast
#063 – SPIEL19 Hotness, BGG Hotness und Blog-Votings – September 2019

Abenteuer Brettspiele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 36:03


Diesmal habe ich wieder eine Podcast-Ausgabe mit einem Blick auf diverse Hotness Top-Listen für euch. Als erstes schaue ich mir aus gegebenem Anlass an, auf welche Brettspiele sich 45 Blogger, Podcaster und YouTuber auf der SPIEL 2019 am meisten freuen. Zudem gehe ich die BGG Hotness Liste für September 2019 durch und schaue mir an, welche Brettspiele im letzten Monat die meisten Stimmen in meinem Blog bekommen haben.

Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 241 - BGG Hotness

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 54:50


Don’t miss out on the fun. Become a Patreon backer for your chance to enter our weekly contest! Every backer is eligible to enter the contests, which run each week from Thursday until Monday at 8pm EDT when we record. https://www.patreon.com/bga for more information. *** To kick things off this week, we look at answers to our question of the week:What's the most underrated game that's got a rating above 1000 on BGG? For Acquisition Disorders, Anthony looks at Marco Polo II and Chris looks at Everdell's two new expansions on Kickstarter: Spirecrest and Bellfaire. At the table this week, Anthony reviews the hotness of the moment - Tapestry from Stonemaier Games, and Chris reviews Hadara.  Finally, in our feature this week, Anthony runs down the top 15 games on the BGG hotness as of October 1, 2019.  Question of the Week: 9:53   Acquisition Disorder: 13:51   Tapestry Review: 20:35 Hadara Review: 39:16   BGG Hotness: 44:31 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 232 - BGG Hotness July 2019

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 45:34


Congratulations to Anthony, our Patreon contest winner from last week for his incredible dad joke caption. It was a blast reading these. We'll definitely do it again! If you want to join the fun, become a Patreon backer for your chance to enter. Every backer is eligible to enter the contests, which run each week from Thursday until Monday at 8pm EDT when we record. https://www.patreon.com/bga for more information. *** To kick things off, Anthony and Chris read answers to the question of the week, “What's a game for which the reviews are surprising to you (too positive or too negative)?” For acquisition disorders, this week, Anthony discusses his Gen Con hotness list and Chris looks at Era: Medieval Age.  At the table, Anthony reviews Villagers, and Chris reviews Agricola the Revised edition and discusses his first place of Le Havre.  Finally, in the feature, the guys run through the current top 15 games on Board Game Geek. Question of the Week: 7:16 Acquisition Disorders: 14:17 Villagers Review: 21:15 Agricola Revised Edition Review: 26:23 Le Havre Discussion: 30:37 BGG Hotness: 34:06 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 227 - BGG Hotness, June 2019

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 42:59


Congratulations to all of our contest winners for last week, including Rico for the World Cup Competition, and Rico (again!), Peter, and Chris for our Patreon contests. Lots of free games going out this week.  If you want to join the fun, become a Patreon backer for your chance to enter. Every backer is eligible to enter the contests, which run each week from Thursday until Monday at 8pm EDT when we record. https://www.patreon.com/bga for more information.  *** This week's episode kicks off with our question of the week,  For our Acquisition Disorders this week, Anthony looks at Watergate, a new one from Frosted Games and Capstone Games, and Chris looks at New Leaders & Wonders, an expansion for Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization from CGE. Both are coming out later this year.  Finally, in our feature, Anthony does a rundown of the top 15 games on BGG as of June 23, 2019. Check out the full list and why each game is getting hype right now in the full episode. 

Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 223 - BGG Hotness, June 2019

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 51:10


First up, we have the winner of this week’s Patreon contest – Elise will be getting a game of her choice from Game Surplus. To kick things off this week, we ask the question of the week, looking at listener answers to "

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 217 - BGG Hotness, April 2019

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 44:50


Thank you to all of our new Patreon backers this week! Windbag Miles, Michael, Anthony, and Jordan all join us at the Producer level.  And congratulations to this week's Patreon contest winner, Jeremy C, who will be getting a copy of Root, courtesy of Game Surplus.  To kick off this week's episode, we asked listeners our question of the week: What's a long out of print game (board or card) that you'd like to see make a comeback with updated, modern mechanics? Next up in acquisition disorders, Anthony looks at Aerion, the new solo game from Shadi Torbey, and Chris looks at 18Chesapeake, a new entry-level 18XX game now on Kickstarter.  At the table this week, Anthony reviews Bumuntu, abstract-like tile game from Wizkids, and Chris reviews Clank!: The Mummy's Curse with Clank! Legacy: Acquisitions Incorporated – Upper Management Pack. Lots of Clank!  Finally, in our feature, we look at the top 15 games currently on the BGG hotness, why there are there, what has some people very upset this week, and much more.  Question of the Week: 5:58 Acquisition Disorders: 10:09 Bumuntu Review: 18:27 Clank! Mummy's Curse Review: 24:25 Feature - BGG Hotness April: 30:17   If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 210 - BGG Hotness, February 2019

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 47:29


Hey everyone, we're back with another look at the BGG Hotness, this time for February 2019.  First up, we name the winner of this week's Patreon contest - congratulations Adrienne! If you haven't yet and want to be part of our weekly giveaways, signup at https://patreon.com/bga.  For our question of the week, we asked the listeners, "What game in your collection is the biggest headache to teach to new players?" In acquisition disorders this week, Anthony looks at Terramara, a new game from Quined featuring the designers of Coimbra and part of Lorenzo il Magnifico. Chris looks at Tiny Epic Tactics. At the Table this week, Anthony reviews A Feast for Odin: The Norwegians and Caverna: Forgotten Folk, while Chris looks at a boatload of games he played at Dreamation in New Jersey last week, including: Strasbourg, Scoville, Paper Tales, Patchistory, Panamax, and Auztralia. Finally, for our feature, we look at the 15 games currently atop the BGG Hotness and why they are there.  Question of the Week: 7:32 Acquisition Disorders: 10:52 A Feast for Odin: The Norwegians Review: 15:45 Caverna: Forgotten Folk Review: 20:15 Strasbourg Review: 22:84 Scoville Review: 28:07 Paper Tales Review: 29:00 Patchistory Review: 30:30 Panamax Review: 32:43 Feature: BGG Hotness Review: 34:41 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 206 - BGG Hotness

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 54:03


It's that time of the month again - time to dig in and check out the hotness for January. But first off, we're psyched to announce that we've hit our goal on Patreon to launch our weekly contests! Back us at patreon.com/bga to join the party! First up, we ask everyone the question of the week: With so many reprints and reimplementations lately, what do you still have on your grail game list? For our acquisition disorders this week, Anthony digs into a line of Imperial Settlers and Detective content coming from Portal Games and Chris looks at the new expansion for Food Chain Magnate recently added to the Splotter website.  At the table, Anthony reviews Blackout: Hong Kong and Chris finally gets a chance to bring Newton to the table.  Finally, in our feature, we dig through the top 15 games on BGG and share why they are on the hotness this month.  Question of the Week: 4:12 Acquisition Disorders: 12:35 Blackout: Hong Kong Review: 21:56 Newton Review: 35:35 BGG Hotness Review: 43:49 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate 

Boardgame Mechanics
Episode 41: The Top Ten Games of Essen (per BGG Hotness) or Squeezing into an Airplane Seat is Like Trying to Fit Both the Expansions for Champions of Midgard in the Base Game Box

Boardgame Mechanics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 45:01


Episode 41 - Untangling the Essen Hotness Introduction News Detective: L.A. Crimes from Portal Game Queen Games releasing Alhambra mega box with three new expansions. MICE AND MYSTICS MOVIE Plaid Hat and Dreamworks Games played Jason - Lisboa (solo against Lacerda only) from Eagle Gryphon Joel -  REEF from Next Move Games Jason - Towers of Arkhanos from Creative Games Studio Joel - Istanbul dice game from AEG Untangling the Essen BGG Hotness Azul:  Stained Glass of Sintra - Next Move Games Teotihuacan: City of the Gods - NSKN Games Coimbra - Eggertspiel Chronicles of Crime - Lucky Duck Games Blackout Hong Kong - Eggertspiel Everdell - Starling Games Gugong - Game Brewer Newton - Cranio Creations Railroad Ink: Deep Blue Edition - Horrible Games Dice Settlers - NSKN Games Closing

Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 191 - BGG Hotness Review, October

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 42:02


It's that time of year again - time to look at the hottest games on BGG and try to figure out why they are there. Join us for a run down of the top 15 games on the Hotness list, what puts them there, and what you should be looking forward to.  Before that, though, we remind everyone about our current ongoing contest. Click the link below and share your top games to enter a chance to win one of them from the final list.  https://gleam.io/jwEDM/your-top-20-board-games-of-all-time For our question of the week, we asked the listeners, "What game do you love but find it very hard to get to the table regularly?" and we got a LOT of answers.  Acquisition disorders this week are a couple of pricy Kickstarter campaigns you likely haven't missed - Spirit Island: Jagged Earth for Anthony and Cloudspire for Chris.  At the table, we're reviewing Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig, and Welcome to... Finally, check out our list of the 15 hottest games on BGG as of mid-October. Question of the Week: 5:07 Acquisition Disorders: 9:04 Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig Review: 16:27 Welcome to... Review: 27:08 BGG Hotness Review: 32:55 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.    

Board Gamers Anonymous
Episode 187 - BGG Hotness Review

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 43:27


This week Chris and Anthony are discussing the hottest games currently on BGG to provide some insight on why they're there and what's upcoming.  First up, though, we have our question of the week, asking the listeners: "Between Two Cities of Mad King Ludwig was a pleasant surprise. What other games or game franchises would you like to see mashed together?" Next up, for acquisition disorders, Anthony looks at A Feast for Odin: Norwegians and Chris looks at Pearlbrook, the first expansion for Everdell, currently on Kickstarter.  At the table for our reviews this week, Anthony played both My Little Scythe and Blue Lagoon, and Chris played Reef Encounter and Blokus Duo.  Finally, in our feature, we look at the top 15 games currently on BoardGameGeek's hotness list.  Question of the Week: 3:03 Acquisition Disorders: 5:48 My Little Scythe Review: 12:18 Blue Lagoon Review: 22:15 Blokus Duo Review: 26:34 Reef Encounter Review: 28:24 BGG Hotness Review: 32:57 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 179 - BGG Hotness Review

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 35:45


Only one week to Gen Con! That means it's time to run down some of the hottest games everyone's talking about, plus lots of reviews of our recent plays from Origins.  To kick things off, we chat about the recently announced Spiel des Jahres winners - Azul, Die Quacksalber von Quedlinburg, and Dragon's Breath.  Then we read listener answers to our question of the week, which asked, "What criteria do you use when/if culling your board game collection?" - a spot on question for convention season.  Next up, in our acquisition disorders, Anthony looks at the newest Vital Lacerda game, Escape Plan, on Kickstarter right now. Chris then looks at Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy, also on Kickstarter currently.  At the table this week, Anthony reviews Carthago, the newest release from Capstone Games, and Chris looks at both Megaland from Red Raven Games and End of the Trail.  Finally, we dig into the hotness on BGG for the end of July.  Question of the Week: 4:45 Acquisition Disorders:  9:19 Carthago Review: 15:16 Megaland Review: 22:21 End of the Trail Review: 26:28 BGG Hotness Review: 29:42​ If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 171 - BGG Hotness Review

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 36:00


It's the end of May, and that means time to look back at the hotness for this month and why some games have jumped into the limelight (and others remain).  First up this week, we're talking about our World Cup contest for Sci Fi games, coming up in 2 weeks. You can enter the contest here for a chance to win a free sci fi board game.  2018 World Cup of Science Fiction Board Games Contest Our question of the week this week asked everyone what games they have replaced components for and why (in honor of the horrible little coins in Nusfjord).  For our acquisition disorders, Anthony looked at the new Vital Lacerda game, On Wars, and Chris looked at the recently SdJ nominated Luxor: Forgotten Treasures.  At the Table, Anthony reviews Kashgar and Chris looks at 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon.  Finally, we delve into the 15 games at the top of the BGG Hotness during the week of 5/25.  Question of the Week: 7:43​ Acquisition Disorders: 11:05 Kashgar Review: 17:36 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon Review: 21:26 BGG Hotness Review: 27:15 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 163 - BGG Hotness Review, Bunny Kingdom, and Ora et Labora

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 36:37


It's that time of the month again - Anthony and Chris delve into the BGG Hotness for the end of March, including a quick discussion of the top 15 games in the hotness and why they are there.  To kick things off, we discuss our question of the week, "With the launch of Asmodee Entertainment, which hobby board game property would you like to see as a movie or graphic novel?" Next up, Anthony looks at Railroad Rivals and Chris delves into 7 Wonders: Armada for our acquisition disorders of the week. Next up, we offer reviews of Bunny Kingdom and Ora et Labora.  Finally, in our feature, we look at the top 15 games on BoardGameGeek right now Question of the Week: 6:42 Acquisition Disorders: 10:07​ Bunny Kingdom Review: 17:06 Ora et Labora Review: 23:19 BGG Hotness Review: 29:15 If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 158 - The BGG Hotness

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 33:01


Another month, another recap of the BGG Hotness. Find out why these games are atop the hot list for February.  To kick things off this week, Anthony and Chris look at answers to our question of the week, "What game have you played the most...ever?"  We also announce the newest version of our annual Board Game Bracket contest. You can learn more and enter directly here: http://boardgamersanonymous.com/2018-board-game-bracket-contest/  For our Acquisition Disorders this week, Anthony looks at Aeon's End: Legacy and Chris dives into Caverna: Lost Peoples.  For our At the Table segments, Anthony reviews Valletta from Stefan Dorra and ZMan Games and Chris looks at A Column of Fire from Kosmos and designer Michael Rieneck.  Finally, in our feature, we dig into the top 15 games on the BGG Hotness as of February 22, 2018.  Question of the Week: 3:39 Acquisition Disorders: 6:28 Valletta Review: 13:30 A Column of Fire Review: 19:07 BGG Hotness: 26:40   If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 154 - BGG Hotness

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 38:01


What's hot on BGG right now? Join us for our monthly BGG Hotness review. Chris and Anthony delve into the 15 games atop the hotness this week, along with a pair of new reviews and much more.  To kick things off, we asked the listeners for the most important things a FLGS can do to earn their patronage.  In our acquisition disorder this week, Anthony digs into UBOOT and Chris looks at the lighter, but still very pretty new game from Eagle Gryphon Games - The Scarlet Pimpernel. At the Table this week, Anthony reviews the long awaited reprinting of The Pillars of the Earth, a first time play for him. Chris digs into Spirit Island and shares his thoughts on one of our top games from 2017.  Finally, we delve into the top 15 games on the BGG hotness right now and share why they are there, whether we're equally interested, and what you should keep an eye out for.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 149 - BGG Hotness w/ Reviews of Otys and The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2017 42:51


A belated Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to everyone out there! We're a day late in getting this week's episode up, but know you'll appreciate having some extra content to listen to mid-week with the holiday break upon us.  Kicking things off this week, we asked you, the listeners, what games they had spent the most hours playing this year.  Next up, we dive into our biggest acquisition disorders of the last couple weeks, including the hotly anticipated digital implementation of Lord of the Rings Card Game and Uwe Rosenberg's newest, Reykholt.  Anthony Talks about his recent at the table play through of OTYS and Chris discusses The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 from USAopoly.  Finally, we dive into the final Hotness review of the year, including some recently buzzing games and a few oddballs.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 136 - BGG Hotness Review

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 48:07


Chris and Anthony are back with another BGG Hotness review, giving you a rundown of the 15 hottest games on BGG right now, why they're there, and whether we're equally hyped about them.  To kick this week's episode off, we announced a brand new contest. If you haven't yet, make sure to check out our Fix My Game! Contest, sponsored by Geeks 1st. You can win a gift certificate to Geeks 1st for modular game organizers of your choice.  Our question of the week this week asked listeners what game they are tired of hearing other people dump on. Find out what they thought as well as our choices for games that don't deserve the dumping.  For our acquisition disorders, Anthony dives into Spy Club, now on Kickstarter, while Chris looked at Coaster Park, the newest from Scott Almes.  At the table, Anthony reviews Affliction: Salem 1692 and Chris reviews EVERYTHING else in his party game roundup, see the list below for each game and their timecodes.  Finally, we delve into the 15 games atop the BGG hotness this month. Enjoy! Question of the Week: 8:03 Acquisition Disorders: 13:00 Affliction: Salem: 1692: 21:39 Fun Employed: 26:51 F*That: 27:42 Speechless: 29:10 Secrets: 30:34 Werewords: 33:00 Wordslam: 34:01 Nmbr9: 35:09 Letter Tycoon: 37:02 September BGG Hotness Review: 38:40​   If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga), or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 131 - The BGG Hotness Review (Gen Con Edition)

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 36:47


Gen Con is over and we're recording live from the hotel room the morning after! We're talking about the games we saw, the (few) games we were able to play, and all the stuff that was hot for purchase at the show.  We kick things off with a big announcement - you can check out our new website here, or enter our contest for a chance to win $50 directly here.  Our acquisition disorders included the new release for 2017 from Quined, Agra, and the newest civilization game from Fantasy Flight Games, Civilization: New Dawn.  We also chat about some of the games we played this week, including the new Munchkin CCG, and Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game.  Finally, we dig into the 18 hottest games we saw for sale at the con this year, including some of the quickest sellouts, surprise releases, and more.  Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and on www.boardgamersanonymous.com. You can also find us on BoardGameGeek, and if you want to support the show, you can donate a dollar on Patreon. Thanks for your support!

Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 127 - BGG Hotness Review

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 31:28


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. 

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 123 - The BGG Hotness Review (Origins Edition)

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2017 40:00


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. 

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BGA Episode 119: Monthly BGG Hotness Review

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2017 43:46


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

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Board Gamers Anonymous
BGA Episode 114 - What's Hot on BGG? April, 2017

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2017 30:56


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!

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BGA Episode 438 - BGG Hotness for August

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 80:35


We're in the heart of Essen announcement season, meaning the BGG hotness is loaded with fresh new games with only tidbits of information to tie us over until the fall. Join us as we run through the top 50 on BGG's hotness list for August.Question of the Week: What's changed most about you as a gamer since you entered the hobby?Acquisition Disorders: Grand Austria Hotel: Hochsaison, Fool's Blade: A Sword-Crafting Monster-Slaying Card GameAt the Table Reviews: Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game, Star Trek Away MissionsIf you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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BGA Episode 443 - BGG Hotness

Board Gamers Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 64:35


This week we're talking the BGG hotness as of the end of September. Which games are hot and why? Always a fun discussion. Plus Anthony discusses the process of unpacking and learning Voidfall (it's a lot!) Acquisition Disorders: Evacuation, Flock Together - An Asymmetric Cooperative GameAt the Table Reviews: Race to the Raft, Heat: Pedal to the MetalIf you haven't yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy