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...
What are the current trends driving the way games are being made and promoted? We take a look at 10 of the hottest and discuss why they're hot and whether we're ready to move on. What are your favorite (and least favorite) current game trends?
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After Hours (Patreon bonus) this week: Chris and Anthony chat about the Super Bowl, Captain America: Brave New World, Solo Leveling, and Invincible.
Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true
Roll for Preview: Bullet Cubed
Roll for Review: King of Tokyo Duel
Feature: 10 Hottest Trends in Board Gaming
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Episode 514 - BGG Hall of Fame: Hits and Misses
We take a look at the Board Game Geek inaugural Hall of Fame class, discussing the 25 games that made it and asking you all what games they missed and which ones would need to be removed to make room for them.
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Patreon this week: The first episode of BGAfter Hours drops tomorrow, featuring Anthony and Chris discussing their recent watches and reviews on movies and TV.
Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true
Roll for Preview: Massive Darkness: Dungeons of Shadowreach
Roll for Review: Endeavor Deep Sea
Feature: BGG Hall of Fame: Hits and Misses
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Episode 513 - Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 1
This week, we're diving into the first month's results for the Fantasy Board Game Draft, with a rundown of everyone's teams, how the draft went down, and the next steps as we track the winners each month.
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Patreon this week: Don't miss Chris and Anthony's Top 10 lists from the last few weeks; next week, tune in for BGAfter Hours
We rundown the games we played and enjoyed at Level Up Retreat last weekend
Roll for Preview: The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship
Roll for Review: Golden Cup
Feature: Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 1
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Episode 512 - Best or Worst Game Ever?
This week we asked you all what games have an overabundance of 10 or 1 point ratings in Board Game Geek, and we explore why this happens, some of the funny things people have to say about these games, and how to navigate the crowdfundification of online board game ratings.
Patreon this week: Backers check out Chris's top 20 TV shows of all time
Join us at Level Up Retreat in Woodbridge, NJ this weekend
Roll for Preview: Darwin's Journey Oceania
Roll for Review: The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game
Feature: Best or Worst Game Ever?
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Episode 511 - Choose Your Table! 4-hour Epic or 4 Light Games?
Join us as we explore answers from our community about whether it would be more fun to play a single epic, 4-hour game or four separate lighter games of an hour each.
Patreon this week: Anthony's Top 10 Video Games of 2024
Roll for Preview: Master of Orion: Ad Astra
Roll for Review: Black Forest
Feature: Choose Your Table!
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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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