Board Gamers Anonymous

This week we’re looking at the other massive top 100 board games list on the Internet - courtesy of Reddit's users. We review and compare the list to the BGG list in its entirety. 

But first, we discuss our question of the week: Have you tried any print and play games or expansions in the last few weeks?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at yet ANOTHER 18xx game - this time with the impressive-looking 1822 from All Aboard Games. Chris looks at the upcoming Terraforming Mars Big Box, launching on Kickstarter next week. 

Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris run through all 100 games in the Reddit Top 100 to discuss the differences to the BGG top 100, what's higher and lower, and some of our favorites.

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This week we’re looking at some of the games players have indicated most wanting to see on BoardGameArena.com, including the top seven from a years old list on BGG and our own top four. 

But first, we discuss our question of the week: What's a game that you hated after the first play but eventually came to love?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at another 18xx game currently on Kickstarter, this time with Beer! 18DO - Dortmund. Chris looks at a brand new one from Prospero Hall - Back to the Future: Back in Time.

At the table, Anthony and Chris both dive into a few recent apps they've had a chance to play including the Steam release of Blood Rage, the pending release of Roll for the Galaxy on iOS and the recently launched Imperial Settlers: Roll and Write app. 

Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris each share two games they'd like to see on Board Game Arena, and discuss the seven games that are currently on top of the most wanted list on BGG and BGA. 

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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

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This week we have a special quarantine edition Top Ten list, looking at ten of the best euros with built-in solo modes. 

But first, we discuss some recent news, including the cancelation of Spiel (we recorded the day before Gen Con canceled, so some dated conversation on this one), and the recently announced Spiel des Jahres nominees for 2020. 

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Musica Chairs from Rio Grande games and Chris looks at the Small World of Warcraft mashup from Days of Wonder. 

At the table, Anthony discusses Nemo's War, an epic solo game he finally got a chance to get to the table this last week, and Chris reviews the Steam implementation of Spirit Island. 

Finally, in the feature, Anthony Dives into the ten best (plus a few honorable mentions) euros with solo modes built-in. 

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This week we have another special guest on – Tony Gullotti, from CGE Games. In our feature, we discuss his favorite game, Yashima Legend of the Kami Masters and the game that inspired him to co-design it.

But first, we discuss the question of the week: What's the best-written rulebook you've ever read? What's the worst?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Mercado de Lisboa, a thinky filler codesigned by Vital Lacerda, and Chris looks at the newest from Vladimir Suchy and Delicious Games: Praga Caput Regni.

At the table, Anthony discusses Snowdonia and the Deluxe Master Set, which he had a chance to play solo and online via Yucata, and Chris reviews Tattoo Stories, which he played with his family. 

Finally, in the feature, Tony discusses his long history with Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures and how the game's discontinuation led him to make his own game - Yashima - and how it springboarded him into the industry full time. 

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This week we have another special guest on – Steph Hodge from Board Game Geek. In our feature, we discuss her favorite game, Ginkgopolis plus a few of her recent favorites and upcoming games to watch.

But first, we discuss the question of the week: If you're playing games online at all, are there any new ones you've discovered and enjoy that you hadn't played before?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Mini Express and Chris looks at Rise of Tribes: Beasts and Bronze.

At the table, Anthony discusses Draftasaurus, which he had a chance to play with the family, and Chris reviews The Alpha.

Finally, in the feature, Steph digs into why Ginkgopolis is her favorite game, as well as some of her recent favorites and upcoming games to watch. 

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This week we have another special guest on – our good friend Liz Davidson from The Dice Tower and Beyond Solitaire. In our feature, we discuss her favorite game, Mage Knight, plus a recent shift towards more historical games. 

But first, we discuss the question of the week: What are the top three games you would recommend to reflect your taste in board games? 

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at 1840 Vienna Tramways (yup, 18XX!), Chris looks at Canvas, and Liz looks at Final Girl - you can tell Kickstarter is our only outlet for new games right now!

At the table, Anthony discusses The Isle of Cats - and yes, a polyomino game about cats is in fact quite good. 

Finally, in the feature, Liz digs into why Mage Knight is her favorite game, but how she's starting to explore more historical games and what that means to her as a teacher and a scholar. 

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This week we have another special guest on – our good friend Bruce Voge from The Party Game Cast. In our feature, we discuss his favorite games including Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective

But first, we read your answers to last week’s question of the week: What would you like to see from a digital board game convention?

Chris is flying solo at the table this week, but brings the heat with previews of two quarantine-related games: Clinic Deluxe Edition: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Cards Against Humanity Free Family.

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We're back! This week we have a special guest on - the designer of our #1 game of 2019, City of the Big Shoulders: Raymond Chandler III. In our feature we discuss his influences, favorite games and plans for the future.

But first, we read your answers to last week's question of the week and share a new one, What would you like to see from a digital board game convention?

For Acquisition Disorder this week, Anthony looks at Forgotten Waters, the new Crossroads game from Plaid Hat Games, and Chris looks at Ankh: Gods of Egypt, the newest big box game from Eric Lang and CMON.

At the table, Anthony discusses The Crew: Quest for Planet Nine and Chris looks at the Steam implementation of Through the Ages. 

Finally, for our feature, we sit down for a bit with Raymond Chandler III to talk about City of the Big Shoulders, 18xx, Kickstarter and more. 

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So we're all at home and that means playing board games online if anywhere. This week we're looking at the best places to play those games online, with some suggestions based on the types of games available and their costs. 

But first, we answer the question of the week: What's the first game you'll play when the quarantine is lifted?

For Acquisition Disorder this week, Anthony looks at a newly announced David Turczi game, Tawantinsuyu: The Inca Empire and Chris discusses the sequel to a little known dungeon crawler, Frosthaven. 

At the table, Anthony even got a chance to play something - unfortunately it wasn't particularly good. Check out his review of Cities: Skylines. 

Finally, for our feature, we look at a whole bunch of websites and apps that allow you to play games online with your friends. Check out the full list to learn which are the right fit for you. 

• Question of the Week: 4:55
• Acquisition Disorders: 7:21
• Cities Skylines Review: 18:40
• Where to Play Games Online: 24:56

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