Board Gamers Anonymous

By Board Gamers Anonymous

What's Board Gamers Anonymous about?

Board Gamers Anonymous is a podcast about tabletop board gamers and the insane fun they have at the table together - from Euros like Food Chain Magnate, Caverna, and Gaia Project to American Style games like Rising Sun, Gloomhaven, and more.

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Board Gamers Anonymous episodes:

04.30.2024
Episode 473 - BGG Hotness April 2024
This week, we're joined by special guest Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to discuss the hottest games on the April 2024 Board Game Geek hotness list. Acquisition Disorders: Vantage, Slay the Spire: The Board Game, 2025 Board...
04.24.2024
Episode 472 - Top Selling Board Games for 2023
This week we look at data from several sources outlining some of the best selling games from 2023, and what we think of how well they sold. What games hit the most tables last year, which expansions did we all...
04.16.2024
Episode 471 - Golden Geek Awards - Nominations Picks
This week we're revisiting the best of the best games of 2023 to discuss what games we will be nominating for the Golden Geek Awards (and why). Check out all of our picks for the last year's best games, plus...
04.10.2024
Episode 470 - Epic Tabletop Gaming Odyssey: Star Wars and Star Trek
This week we take you on an epic tabletop odyssey into the worlds of Star Wars and Star Trek board games and RPGs. Find out how to string together some of the best experiences from both IPs at your table....
04.04.2024
Episode 469 - March Gamer Madness Round 2
Part two of March Gamer Madness is now! Enjoy our rundown of the 32 best-remaining games from the top non-IP-based themes in board games. Find out which one comes out on top in this year's bracket showdown. This year, we're...
03.26.2024
Episode 468 - March Gamer Madness Round 1
It's time again for March Gamer Madness! Our annual bracket face off challenge pitting 64 board games against each other to find the very best of a very particular set of requirements. This year, we're looking at the most popular...
03.19.2024
Episode 467 - Top 10 Digital Card Games
We're going digital this week with a look at some of the best all-digital deck builders, card flippers, and more. === If you're attending Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo, be sure to stop by and say hi, or attend one...
03.12.2024
Episode 466 - ChatGPT Pitches Board Games!
This week, we give ChatGPT a series of prompts and pitches board games based on those prompts. Chris guesses what input led to the description written by the AI. Can we guess the direction of the generative AI or will...
03.05.2024
Episode 465 - Better than the Board Game...
We're looking at games that spin off from and are often better than the board game they are based on (dice games, card games, and everything in between). What are some of your favorites that fit this? Acquisition Disorders: Puerto...
02.27.2024
BGA Episode 464 - Big Box Store Games, Now with Crunch!
This week, Anthony and Chris are looking at some of the many games to hit big box stores as exclusives or limited time releases (or streamlined versions of long time classics), in particular, Target and its long run of hobby...
02.20.2024
Episode 463 - Top 10 Vladimir Suchy Games
We're looking at the best of the best from Vladimir Suchy this week, running down our top 10 of his very diverse ludography. Question of the Week: What's a game you think should be in the upper pantheon of board games...
02.13.2024
Episode 462 - Stonemaier Games Tier List
Anthony and Chris run through the catalog of Stonemaier Games and put them on a tier list using our review rating scale. Plus:Question of the Week: What do you do in support of tabletop gaming? Organize? Design? Publish? Media? Events?...
02.06.2024
Episode 461 - BGG Hotness for February 2024
It's that time again; we take a deep dive into the best games currently listed on BoardGameGeek's hotness list, plus we have fresh new reviews and previews: Question of the Week: Let's talk expansions: what new elements added to a game...
01.30.2024
Episode 460 - BGG's Top 100 Thematic Games
This week, we're looking at the top 100 thematic games as listed on BoardGameGeek.com. Which ones deserve to be ranked so high and which would we drop lower? Find out in a full rundown of the top 100 listing on...
01.23.2024
BGA Episode 459 - The Dreaded Burn!
Over the last 10+ years, we've reviewed a lot of games. Hundreds of experiences, many of which we really enjoyed. But every now and then, a game hits just wrong, and we can't help but give it our dreaded "burn"...
01.16.2024
BGA Episode 458 - BGA Awards and Top 10 Games of 2023
We run through our favorite games of 2023, with our top 10 games of the year and awards for: Best Digital ImplementationBest Family GameBest Strategic GameplayOverlooked GemBest KickstarterBest 2.0 ReleaseBest Solo GameBest Expansion If you haven’t yet, be sure to...
01.09.2024
BGA Episode 457 - Most Anticipated Games of 2024
The new year is here and we have a list of the 50 (give or take) most anticipated games of the upcoming year. It's our supersized, mega-acquisition disorder! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook...
12.26.2023
BGA Episode 456 - 2023 Year in Review
This week, we're taking a look back at the year that was 2023, with a rundown of the games we played, the ones that didn't come out (and some that will never come out), and our overall thoughts of the...
12.19.2023
BGA Episode 455 - Bad Games That I Like Too Much
We're back with another episode of hot takes, looking at the games that people may not be as generally positive on but that we love. Plus reviews of Horrified: Greek Monsters and Hexarchy. Acquisition Disorders: Fief England - Alliances, Treachery,...
12.12.2023
BGA Episode 454 - Great Games We Wished We Liked More
This week we're looking at some of the truly great games out there that just don't click for us and discuss what about them doesn't work (and if either of us disagrees). Question of the Week: What's a game that...
12.06.2023
BGA Episode 453 - PAX Unplugged Hotness
Another PAX Unplugged has come and gone, and we're discussing all the cool things we saw, did, and played over the three-day gaming weekend in Philadelphia. Games discussed: - Defenders of the Realm 2.0 - Dune Imperium: Uprising - Undergrove...
11.28.2023
BGA Episode 452 - Listeners' Top Games of 2023
We asked and you answered! This week we've constructed the top 10 games of 2023 according to the listeners. Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey and congratulations to Omar, who won a game as part of that...
11.21.2023
BGA Episode 451 - Holiday Gift Guide
It's that time of year again. Games and gifts and gifts that are games! Check out our 2023 holiday gift guide, complete with 20 different games, accessories, and apps that you can gift to yourself or a gamer friend for...
11.14.2023
Episode 450 - Board Game Mechanics: Meeples
This week, we're looking at another collection of mechanics based on a single component: the meeple! Check out 15+ unique uses of meeples and how they represent the hobby as a whole. * Acquisition Disorders: Cargo Empire, Calimala *...
11.08.2023
BGA Episode 449 - Board Game Mechanics: Dice
Thanks to Ryan for the suggestion on this week's topic! We're looking at different ways dice have been used as a mechanic in board games with 15 different takes (and representative games) from the hobby. * Question of the Week:...
10.31.2023
BGA Episode 448 - Trick (not Treat) Taking Games
This week, we're looking at the best trick (not treat) taking games for the Halloween season. Which small box, quick fun games should you bring to the table (or hand out) on Halloween this year? Question of the Week: What game...
10.24.2023
BGA Episode 447 - Higher Ranked Sequels of Older Games (BGG)
This week, we take a look at the sequel games that have launched their way up the BoardGameGeek Top 100 list, becoming, at least numerically, better versions. It's not a top 10, because there are 11. Find out how they...
10.19.2023
BGA Episode 446 - Top Ten Games with Board Games for the Better
This week, Chris welcomes special guests Chris from Board Games for the Better and Game Master Dave to talk games, the upcoming Tabletop Charity Game Day on November 4, and much more!Acquisition Disorders: Metal Gear Solid The Board Game, Twilight...
10.10.2023
BGA Episode 445 - Essen Hotness
This week, we look from afar at the hotness from Essen Spiel 2023, talking about the games that sold out, the games that hit the BGG hotness, and all the things we're interested in tracking down for ourselves in a...
10.03.2023
BGA Episode 444 - Last 10 (Best) Games of the Year
We take a look back at the last 10 years and the games we named "best of the year" in each of those years, then discuss if those selections have changed since then. Some years remain strong, others change substantially....
09.26.2023
BGA Episode 443 - BGG Hotness
This week we're talking the BGG hotness as of the end of September. Which games are hot and why? Always a fun discussion. Plus Anthony discusses the process of unpacking and learning Voidfall (it's a lot!) Acquisition Disorders: Evacuation, Flock...
09.19.2023
BGA Episode 442 - Top X Roman Empire Games
This week we're talking about all those Roman Empire games we can't get out of our heads, plus a discussion of the Terraforming Mars AI controversy, and an announcement for upcoming NJ gaming goodness. Acquisition Disorders: Fromage, One Page WarAt...
09.12.2023
BGA Episode 441 - Best of Simone Luciani
This week we're running through the 10 best games that Simone Luciani has worked on. All the best of meeples on maps and dice for actions. Question of the Week: In the age of board game sequels, has a new version...
09.05.2023
BGA Episode 440 - Most Popular Defunct TCGs and CCGs
This week, we're talking about...games that aren't Lorcana! Specifically, we're reminiscing about some of the now defunct CCGs and TCGs that devoured our money in years past. Find out what happened to them and why it seems like every collectible...
08.29.2023
BGA Episode 439 - Civilization Games w/ Geof Gambill
We have a special guest this week: Geof Gambill, previously of The Longview Podcast, joins us to discuss all things gaming, including his background in the hobby, some recent reviews, and a rundown of his favorite civilization games. Acquisition Disorders:...
08.22.2023
BGA Episode 438 - BGG Hotness for August
We're in the heart of Essen announcement season, meaning the BGG hotness is loaded with fresh new games with only tidbits of information to tie us over until the fall. Join us as we run through the top 50 on...
08.15.2023
Episode 437 - 10th Anniversary
My how time flies! It's been ten years since Board Gamers Anonymous launched, and over the course of 437 episodes, we've played a bunch of games, talked about a lot in the industry, and experienced a lot in both life...
08.09.2023
BGA Episode 436 - Gen Con Hotness
Gen Con 2023 was an amazing time, filled with friends, games, academic discussions, and more! Listen to our rundown of the games played, events attended, and academic conferences run during Gen Con 2023 in this week's episode. Games discussed:...
07.31.2023
BGA Episode 435 - Last 10: BGG Game of the Year
In just a few weeks, we're celebrating our 10th anniversary as a podcast, so we want to look back at the games and events that made headlines over the last decade. This week we're looking at the last ten winners...
07.25.2023
BGA Episode 434 - Women's World Cup Bracket: Video Game IPs
It's back! Our world cup bracket, this time for the Women's World Cup (Go Team USA!). This time around, we're featuring video game IP-based board games, and yes, there are a whole bunch of them. Find out which video game...
07.18.2023
BGA Episode 433 - Last 10: Kennerspiel des Jahres Winners
We're back with another episode of "Last 10", this week featuring the last 10 winners of the Kennerspiel des Jahres winners. We recorded this before 2023's winners were announced, so find out if we guessed correctly which games would win...
07.11.2023
BGA Episode 432 - Last 10: Spiel des Jahres Winners
This week we're starting the first in a series of Lookback episodes to reflect on the last ten years in gaming, as we've covered it on the podcast and beyond. First up, the last 10 Spiel des Jahres winners. ...
07.05.2023
BGA Episode 431 - Board Game Academics Conference Preview
On August 2, we're launching the first ever Board Game Academics conference to celebrate the work of the researchers and academics from a range of fields and specialties. Learn more about the event, who will be speaking and what they'll...
06.27.2023
BGA Episode 430 - Origins Hotness
Episode 430 is all about the Origins Game Fair, which took place this last weekend in Columbus, Ohio. We delve into the online discussion around the event, the games that were released at the event, what new game releases look like...
06.20.2023
BGA Episode 429 - 20 Most Anticipated Summer and Fall Games
This week we're looking at 20 of the hottest games and expansions being released in the next 6 months, with a rundown of why we're excited and when they're expected to hit store shelves. =============== Board Game Academics is launching its first...
06.13.2023
BGA Episode 428 - Why doesn't this IP have a game yet?
This week we're looking at the IPs that should have games built around them, but for some reason, still don't, plus what types of games we'd want those to be. =============== Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall,...
06.06.2023
BGA Episode 427 - Top 10 Days of Wonder Games
This week, we're looking at the top ten games from Days of Wonder, one of the all-time great publishers, both for quality and production of games, and general attention to their fans and customers. Which game comes out on top? *...
05.30.2023
BGA Episode 426 - Top 10 Pocket Games
This week we're looking at the top 10 games you can take with you to the beach, on an airplane, or otherwise shove in your pocket for quick, easy gaming on the go. In addition, we're talking about the recently announced...
05.23.2023
BGA Episode 425 - BGG Hotness May 2023
It's that time of the month again; we're back with the hottest of hotness games from BGG, discussing what games are new to the top 50, why they're there, and what to keep an eye out for. - Question of the...
05.16.2023
BGA Episode 424 - Mental Health Themed Board Games
This week, we're looking at ten games that take on unique themes to explore mental health. These games bring awareness to the importance of mental health care, not necessarily games that will help or treat. * Question of the Week:...

What's Board Gamers Anonymous about?

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Board Gamers Anonymous episodes:

Episode 473 - BGG Hotness April 2024

Episode 472 - Top Selling Board Games for 2023

Episode 471 - Golden Geek Awards - Nominations Picks

Episode 470 - Epic Tabletop Gaming Odyssey: Star Wars and Star Trek

Episode 469 - March Gamer Madness Round 2

Episode 468 - March Gamer Madness Round 1

Episode 467 - Top 10 Digital Card Games

Episode 466 - ChatGPT Pitches Board Games!

Episode 465 - Better than the Board Game...

BGA Episode 464 - Big Box Store Games, Now with Crunch!

Episode 463 - Top 10 Vladimir Suchy Games

Episode 462 - Stonemaier Games Tier List

Episode 461 - BGG Hotness for February 2024

Episode 460 - BGG's Top 100 Thematic Games

BGA Episode 459 - The Dreaded Burn!

BGA Episode 458 - BGA Awards and Top 10 Games of 2023

BGA Episode 457 - Most Anticipated Games of 2024

BGA Episode 456 - 2023 Year in Review

BGA Episode 455 - Bad Games That I Like Too Much

BGA Episode 454 - Great Games We Wished We Liked More

BGA Episode 453 - PAX Unplugged Hotness

BGA Episode 452 - Listeners' Top Games of 2023

BGA Episode 451 - Holiday Gift Guide

Episode 450 - Board Game Mechanics: Meeples

BGA Episode 449 - Board Game Mechanics: Dice

BGA Episode 448 - Trick (not Treat) Taking Games

BGA Episode 447 - Higher Ranked Sequels of Older Games (BGG)

BGA Episode 446 - Top Ten Games with Board Games for the Better

BGA Episode 445 - Essen Hotness

BGA Episode 444 - Last 10 (Best) Games of the Year

BGA Episode 443 - BGG Hotness

BGA Episode 442 - Top X Roman Empire Games

BGA Episode 441 - Best of Simone Luciani

BGA Episode 440 - Most Popular Defunct TCGs and CCGs

BGA Episode 439 - Civilization Games w/ Geof Gambill

BGA Episode 438 - BGG Hotness for August

Episode 437 - 10th Anniversary

BGA Episode 436 - Gen Con Hotness

BGA Episode 435 - Last 10: BGG Game of the Year

BGA Episode 434 - Women's World Cup Bracket: Video Game IPs

BGA Episode 433 - Last 10: Kennerspiel des Jahres Winners

BGA Episode 432 - Last 10: Spiel des Jahres Winners

BGA Episode 431 - Board Game Academics Conference Preview

BGA Episode 430 - Origins Hotness

BGA Episode 429 - 20 Most Anticipated Summer and Fall Games

BGA Episode 428 - Why doesn't this IP have a game yet?

BGA Episode 427 - Top 10 Days of Wonder Games

BGA Episode 426 - Top 10 Pocket Games

BGA Episode 425 - BGG Hotness May 2023

BGA Episode 424 - Mental Health Themed Board Games