Board Gamers Anonymous

It's time to talk Essen Spiel! The big one with all the new games is here, so what games are hot on BGG's preview list, which games are we eager to see and hear more about, and how do we get them! This week we take a look. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your go-to travel board game (for flying, trains, hotel rooms, etc.)?

• At the Table: Dragon Prince: Battlecharged, Fangs

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Have you noticed Kickstarter is a little crazy of late? It's true! These things are absolutely ridiculous. We talk about it. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: Are kickstarters too expensive?

• Acquisition Disorders: Shinkansen: Zero Kei, Don't Go in There
• At the Tablet: Concordia Digital Edition

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You notice how Kickstarter is kind of out of control lately? So do we. This week, Anthony does his best to talk Chris out of backing the Masters of the Universe kickstarter campaign. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that you came out of nowhere and you played way more than you expected?

• Acquisition Disorders: Eastern Empires, Asmodee, Eleven: Football Manager Board Game (2022) 

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Gen Con has come and gone, but what games were the hottest? We talk about the convention (that we didn't make it to), and the games worth playing out of it. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game you've never played without the expansion(s)? Are there any that you'd never go back on?

• Acquisition Disorders: Origins First Builders, Verdant
• Game At the Table Reviews: The Golden Ticket Game

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Gen Con is this week and while we're not attending for the first time in 7 years, we're keeping a close eye on goings on, including our reactions to the Fantasy Flight In-Flight Report. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's the best game by your favorite designer and why?

• Acquisition Disorders: Azul Queen's Garden, 7 Wonders Architects
• Game At the Table Reviews: Troyes Dice, Abyss (revisited)

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Our trip through the board gaming metaverse continues as we discuss...board gaming! Our thoughts on the hobby, our background in it, and our goals for the future. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's the best game you can set up and teach in less than 15 minutes?

• Acquisition Disorders: Solar Sphere, Mint Mini
• Game At the Table Reviews: Cascadia, King of Tokyo (revisited)

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This week's episode of BGA is a special one in which we get a little bit meta, a little bit reflective, and a whole lot transparent about the show, how it came about, and what we think of our current format and the goal of each segment of the show. 

Join us for the conversation as we consider what comes next for BGA - We want your feedback! So be sure to post your comments on Facebook, Twitter, and the website. 

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Links to Music: https://ozzed.net/music/8-bit-empire.shtml#tune08 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games

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

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Eight years! How did time pass so quickly? It's once again time for our annual anniversary special in which we look at the last year, including our favorite segments of the last ~50+ shows. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: As we get into the latter part of the summer, what is your favorite game release of 2021 thus far?

Favorite Acquisition Disorders: On Mars: Alien Invasion by Vital Lacerda & Ian O'Toole (335), Villagers: Shifting Seasons (333), Isle of Cats: Don't Forget the Kittens (328), Paperback Adventures - A Novel Solo Word Game (326)

Favorite At the Table Reviews: Praga Caput Regni (309), Nidavellir (319), Lost Ruins of Arnak (298), Root: The Clockwork Expansion (316)

Favorite Features of the Last Year: Top Ten Board Game Expansion Types* (333), Ultimate Use Rosenberg Tier List! (312 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13sUmfW8AAA)

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This week we’re taking questions and feedback from the community. Thank you to everyone who provided insights, feedback, questions, and more for our annual episode discussing all the things you all want to talk about. 

First up, though, is our question of the week: Yay or nay on playmats? If yay, which ones add the most to their game?

• Acquisition Disorders: Boonlake, Descent: Legends of the Dark
• At the Table Reviews: Iberian Gauge, Circadians: First Light

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