Board Gamers Anonymous

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss the hottest game on the market (and one of the hardest to find): Caverna. We also delve into our giant pile of games not yet played and revisit a couple of old favorites after a busy couple weeks of gaming. 

03:30 - The Hotness News

06:08 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

12:56 - Back to the Table: Quarriors

17:47 - Back to the Table: A Game of Thrones LCG

21:01 - At the Table: Las Vegas

24:03 - At the Table: A Study in Emerald

35:45 - At the Table: Euphoria

42:26 - At the Table: Once Upon a Time

48:17 - Feature Review: Caverna

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For the big Episode 2-0, the BGA Crew records live at Myriad Games in Staten Island. Joined by good friend and fellow BGA-er Mike, Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss a handful of hot new kickstarter games, Suburbia Inc., Talisman, Tales of the Arabian Nights, the Back to the Future Card Game, and Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island. 

01:21 - The Hotness News

16:46 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

19:05 - At the Table: Back to the Future Card Game

24:44 - At the Table: Tales of the Arabian Nights

27:28 - At the Table: Suburbia, Inc.

31:37 - At the Table: Talisman Night

37:05 - Feature Review: Robinson Crusoe

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Happy Holidays from the Board Gamers Anonymous crew! This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim look at their favorite games of 2013 and share their board game gifts. The great embargo is lifted and we're ready for a wonderful, exciting year of board games, reviews, and time with friends at the table in 2014. 

02:40 - At the Table: Favorite Games of 2013

1:02:13 - Acquisition Disorder Corner: Holiday Gift Giving Spectacular

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Happy New Year!

It's only a few days until Christmas, so Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss the games they each want to find under their trees this year. We also review some of the games we played recently, including Cheaty Mages, the Talisman City Expansion, 12 Days, and the Avengers vs. X-men Heroclix starter sets. 

01:43 - At the Table: Cheaty Mages

11:02 - At the Table: Talisman City Expansion

25:18 - At the Table: 12 Days

29:42 - At the Table: Heroclix Avengers vs. X-Men

35:16 - Holiday Wish Lists

As always, connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), on Twitter (@bgapodcast) and on our website, http://www.boardgamersanonymous.com

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim discuss the newest games to hit their table including Coup, the newest Second Summoners from Summoner Wars, Flashpoint Fire Rescue's most recent kickstarter updates, and Relic Runners, the newest game from Days of Wonder. 

02:44 - At the Table: Coup

16:48 - At the Table: Summoner Wars Second Summoners

25:26 - At the Table: Flashpoint Fire Rescue Expansions

33:32 - Feature Review: Relic Runners

50:11 - Discussion: House Rules

Follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous/), on Twitter (@BGAPodcast) or on our website, http://www.boardgamersanonymous.com. Make sure to check out our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide too!

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim, along with special guest George, discuss Bootleggers, the long awaited addition to Dan's collection. We also talk about some of our acquisition disorders going into the final two weeks pre-holiday, and a few of the hot iOS apps to hit the App Store or go on sale of late. 

00:23 - The Hotness News

09:24 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

25:59 - At the Table: Blood Bowl Team Manager Card Game

31:55 - Hitting the Tablet: Cyclades & Lords of Waterdeep

41:50 - At the Table: The Duke

46:04 - At the Table: RPG Talk - Call of Cthulu

54:17 - Feature Review: Bootleggers

As always, connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), on Twitter (@bgapodcast) and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com

The Board Gamers Anonymous crew brings you a list of their top gift picks for 2013. With more than 50 games in a range of categories, you'll get tips on top gaming picks for anyone in your life who may be interested in board games, card games, role playing games, and everything in between. 

07:22 - Fantasy Games

13:47 - Sci Fi Games

18:17 - Video Gamer Friendly Games

24:04 - Stocking Stuffer Games

30:41 - Kids and Teens Games

36:25 - Games for Non-Gamers

40:51 - Games for the Family

45:59 - Games for the Fighter

50:32 - Games for the Thinker

55:54 - Games for Epic Sessions 

You can read more about every game on our list on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, where links to episodes in which games were reviewed, articles, and links to buy each game on the list are provided. 

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This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim discuss the reskinned Star Trek version of Settlers of Catan from Mayfair Games, along with Oar Else, Risk Legacy and Forbidden Desert. They also discuss the continued descent into full-blown Heroclix addiction, and some of the other favorites that hit the table like Mascarade and Long Shot. 

00:10 - The Hotness News

01:16 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

07:27 - At the Table: Risk Legacy

13:50 - At the Table: Mascarade (Big Game)

15:18 - At the Table: Forbidden Desert

26:28 - At the Table: Heroclix 2x2

33:10 - At the Table: Oar Else

39:05 - Feature Review Star Trek Catan

As always, you can follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) on Twitter (@bgapodcast) or on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 

Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim review one of the hottest games coming out of Essen this year, Amerigo, along with the top 10 traitor mechanic games and some of the best games to add to your gaming collection if you are starting a board game group. Plus our acquisition disorder is in full swing and its draining our wallets with weeks to go before the big games of the year hit. 

00:21 - The Hotness News

09:45 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

23:42 - At the Table: Top 10 Traitor Mechanic Games

57:23 - Feature Review: Amerigo

1:33:00 - Discussion: Recommendations for Starting a Gaming Group

Quick reminder, our online contest for Extra Life 2013 ends on November 20th! Get your entries in now. Visit BoardGamersAnonymous.com to learn more or connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) or Twitter (@bgapodcast). 

Extra Life 2013 was a HUGE success and we want to thank all of the incredible people, publishers, volunteers, and donors who made this possible. We not only hit our goals, we obliterated them, bringing in FOUR TIMES our original goal. 

Listen as we thank the people who made this event so successful and some of our favorite moments from Extra Life 2013 on Staten Island. 

01:45 - Extra Life 2013 Wrap Up

31:12 - Aqcuisition Disorder Corner

38:12 - At the Table 

And if you weren't at the event but want to participate, you can! We're running an online only raffle until November 20th. Enter by donating at least $10 to Extra Life and letting us know on Facebook, Twitter or by email ([email protected]). Thanks everyone!