Board Gamers Anonymous

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

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This week we’re discussing the recently announced nominees for the 2021 Spiel des Jahres awards - all three categories and the recommendations. How good is this year's list? 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that, regardless of preferences or mechanics, every board gamer should play at least once in their life?

• Acquisition Disorders: Paperback Adventures - A Novel Solo Word Game, Um, Actually - The Game of Nerdy Corrections
• At the Table Reviews: Red Rising, Mandala Stones

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This week we’re discussing the big new Kickstarter that just hit, Mosaic: A Story of Civilization, and why we shouldn't back it. If you're interested in learning more about the game (and why Anthony is super out), check it out. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What criteria do you use to cull your collection and how often do you do it?

• Acquisition Disorders: Oink Games + , ICE
• At the Table Reviews: Agropolis, Patchwork Express

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.

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This week we’re discussing the winners of the 15th Golden Geek Awards. Which games won, didn't win, and probably should have one (in our completely scientific, not at all biased opinions)? 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that everyone else dragged or ignored that you absolutely adore, and of course, the most important questions: why?

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.

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.

This week we’re discussing how to control that uncontrollable itch to back the next big thing on Kickstarter. Can we do it? Find out in this week's episode!

First up, though, is our question of the week: What classic family game deserves the big Kickstarter treatment?

On the show this week, we cover:

• Acquisition Disorders: It's a Wonderful Kingdom, Transmissions Board Game
• At the Table: Dominant Species: Marine, Marvel United

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.

This week we’re discussing the top board games about animals, featuring animals. What games show our animal friends in a positive, fun light? 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's the best designed, most aesthetically pleasing game board in the hobby?

On the show this week, we cover:

• Acquisition Disorders: Hippocrates, AuZtralia Big Box + Revenge of the Old Ones and TaZmania!
• At the Table: Mini Express

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.

This week we’re discussing what we plan to do when we go back and out to play games again with our local gaming groups. What will that look like and what precautions will we be taking? 

First up, though, is our question of the week: Tell me what your favorite game is, without telling me what your favorite game is?

On the show this week, we cover:

• Acquisition Disorders: The Adventures of Robin Hood, Clash of Deck : a real FREE-TO-PLAY Card Game!
• At the Table: Venice, Scythe Modular Board

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.

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.

It’s that time again. We’re back with our biggest and best episodes of the year – March Gamer Madness! This year, we’re looking at solo games, so we’ve picked 64 of the best games out there, with help from the 1-Player Guild’s People Choice Top 200 list on Board Game Geek.

Joining us this week is Liz Davidson from Beyond Solitaire and a contributor on The Dice Tower. Enjoy the final 31 matchups to find the best of the best solo games, including 1-on-1 pairings of the best solo games in categories including cooperative, euro, heavy/war, and light/card games. Missed the first half? Listen to Episode 317 with Jason Perez here: https://boardgamersanonymous.com/episode-317-march-gamer-madness-2021-solo-games-round-1/.

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.