Board Gamers Anonymous

It's a new year! And that means a whole bunch of new games on the horizon to look forward to. This week, we're diving into more than 50 upcoming releases that we're excited to see in 2021. Join us for a rundown of everything we already know is coming out this year (and there will be more!)

First up, though, is our question of the week: What game releases are you most looking forward to in 2021?

And then we dive into what's upcoming and why we're looking forward to it so much! See the full list of upcoming releases here.

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Whelp, it's over! 

In many ways, that's the nicest thing we can say about 2020. But let's not be too hasty. 

While board gamers have weathered a year without conventions, game groups, and many delays in new releases, there were quite a few really solid releases. We ran through the 32 best of those in last week's awards episode, and this week, we look back at what we had been most anticipating. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: Have you been to the World Boardgaming Championships? What game would you compete in? (Thank you Drew for the question suggestion!)

And then we dive into what came out, what didn't, and what's worth revisiting in 2020's game releases. Next stop: 2021!

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2020 has been a year unlike any other! For most things, that's not a ringing endorsement, but for board games, it's been a pretty solid year! Listen as we rundown our Games of the Year in eight categories, with nominees including:

Best Online Implementation: Santorini, Teotihuacan, 7 Wonders Duel, Potion Explosion

Best App: Root, Spirit Island, Wingspan, Roll for the Galaxy

Family Game: Mariposas, Trekking the World, Mysterium Park, Fort

Heavy Strategy Game: On Mars, Tekhenu, Food Chain Magnate: The Ketchup Mechanism & Other Ideas, Trickerion: Dawn of Technology/Dahlgaard’s Academy Most Overlooked Gem: Tokyo Tsukiji Market, Sonora , Sanctum, Tungaru

Best Kickstarter: On Mars, 18Chesapeake, Streets, Clinic Deluxe Edition: The COVID 19

Best 2.0 Release: Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, Imperial Struggle, 7 Wonders & Expansions, The Fox in the Forest Duet

Game of the Year: Lost Ruins of Arnak, Beyond the Sun, Fort, On Mars

We also answer our question of the week: have you ever had to confront anyone about their AP, or cheating, or etc.? (Thank you AC for the question suggestion!)

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This week we're looking at eight games you might like if you also like Among Us, the pop culture phenomenon video game experience that swept Twitch in 2020. 

On the show this week, we cover:

• Acquisition Disorders: Ugly Gryphon Inn, The Last Brave
• At the Table: Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road, Tungaru
• Feature: If You Like Among Us, Try...

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This week we’re running down the 10 best board game box covers and why you should definitely judge these games by their covers.

On the show this week, we cover:

• Acquisition Disorders: Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road, Momiji
• At the Table: Whistle Mountain, The Ruhr: A Story of Coal Trade
• Feature: Top Ten Board Game Bo Covers

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This week we’re running down 20 games in 8 categories in our annual holiday gift guide. Learn which games we recommend for gift giving (and receiving!) Check the list below for every game covered, and the episodes on which they were reviewed. 

Digital Games: CC: Wingspan (Steam) (284), Root (Steam) (289) Family Games: Mysterium Park (298), Draftosaurus (272), Truffle Shuffle (293) Solo Games: Sanctum (279), Smartphone Inc (280) Two Player Games: Patchwork: Christmas/Winter Edition (Upcoming), Fox in the Forest Duet (259) Light Games: Space Explorers (262), Nova Luna (282) Medium Games: Fort (288), Mariposas (290), Whistle Mountain (Upcoming) Heavy Games: Clinic: Deluxe Edition (261), On Mars (254), Alma Mater (Upcoming) Expansion Games: Food Chain Magnate: The Ketchup Mechanism & Other Ideas Expansion (256), Civilization: A New Dawn – Terra Incognita (N/A), Root Underworld (261)

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This week we’re running down your top 20 games of all time! Thank you to all 240+ of you who completed our survey to help build this list and congratulations to Damian for winning a game in the contest!

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It's Episode 300! In our biggest, longest episode ever(!!), we run through both Anthony's and Chris's top 100 games of all time. Strap in - this is a long one.

First up, don’t miss your chance to win a game from our Listeners’ Top 20 Contest, ending today! https://boardgamersanonymous.com/2020-listeners-top-20-games-time-contest/

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.

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This week we're running down 15 of the most essential board game expansions of all time. 

First up, don’t miss your chance to win a game from our Listeners’ Top 20 Contest, running now through November 18: https://boardgamersanonymous.com/2020-listeners-top-20-games-time-contest/

On the show this week, we cover:

• Acquisition Disorders: Draftosaurus: Aerial Park/Marina, Concordia: Digital Edition
• At the Table: Castles of Tuscany, Egizia: Shifting Sands
• Feature: Most Essential Board Game Expansions

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This week we're looking at the top 10 games that can keep you busy forever(!) if you're stuck inside. These are big, long, highly replayable games, often with solo components. 

First up, don’t miss your chance to win a game from our Listeners’ Top 20 Contest, running now through November 7: https://boardgamersanonymous.com/2020-listeners-top-20-games-time-contest/

On the show this week, we cover:

• Question of the Week: What's the typical lifespan for a game you keep on the shelf?
• Acquisition Disorders: Golem and Freedom Five: A Sentinel Comics Board Game
• At the Table: Lost Ruins of Arnak, Mysterium Park, and Dixit: Harmonies
• Feature: Top 10 Endless Games

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