Board Gamers Anonymous

This week, Anthony and Chris dig into the top 10 battle games - board games that are primarily built around combat. These are not wargames, but mid-heavy weight board games that utilize some of the core mechanisms we know and love from wargames and board games alike to create a unique, combat-oriented experience. Listen to our top 10 picks in this category.  In addition, we share our recent plays and dig into the question of the week, with answers from the listeners - discussing their most controversial takes in gaming. Next up, we share our acquisition disorders with Twilight of the Gods and the new Stefan Feld game, Merlin.  We also share two reviews At the Table. Anthony digs into Barcelona: Rose of Fire from Devir and discusses how it holds up in multiple group settings. Chris then dives into Ulm from R&R Games to see if it's heavy enough for long term play.    Make sure to connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our w

This week, Anthony and Chris dig into euro-mega-designers Uwe Rosenberg and Stefan Feld to determine once and for all, who does it better. In this special designer edition of our VS. feature, we'll look at the games of both designer, as well as their impact on gaming and overall fun-factor for us to determine which comes out ahead. We also ask the listeners in our question of the week who they'd pick if they could only have one library of games.  In our acquisition disorders, Anthony looks at Dragon Island, the new game from R&R Games and Mike Fitzgerald coming later this fall, and Chris looks at Vast after his first play as the Goblins. While not a full review, hear Chris's first impressions of this incredibly unique asymmetrical game, plus thoughts on the expansions coming for it soon.  The guys dig into recent plays as well. Anthony shares his thoughts and recommendation for Yamatai, the newest from Days of Wonder and designer duo Bruno Cathala and Marc Paquien. Chris then shares his recent play through

This week, Anthony and Chris are looking at 6 games you might like if you also like Santorini, the new abstract game from Roxley Games that has rapidly risen up the Top 100 on BGG.  We're also looking at acquisition disorders including Paramedics: CLEAR! and Founders of Gloomhaven. We also dig into recent plays of Unearth and Kanagawa.  Be sure to connect with us on BoardGameGeek (guild 1735), as well as Twitter (@bgapodcast), Facebook (boardgamersanonymous), and on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we look back at the games of Origins Game Fair 2017. We highlight 15 different games that were hot this year, including several that released at the game fair, and several more that will be releasing over the summer and at Gen Con in August.  Additional, Anthony looks at his upcoming acquisition disorder with Ex Libris from Renegade Games, and Chris digs into Betrayal at Baldur's Gate. We also dig into reviews of Ethnos and Lisboa - two games we had a chance to pick up and play at Origins.  Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and Twitter, and if you have a minute, drop us a quick 5 star review on iTunes - it helps more gamers find us and explore this great hobby.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Anthony are back with BGA - this week looking at our top 10 two player games. These games are the perfect fit for those quiet game nights alone with a significant other, filler when you get left out of the large game group between big plays, or when on the road at a con.  Plus, we're looking at Acquisition Disorders with The Godfather from CMON and The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31, one of which we spotted at Origins this past week. We also dig into recent plays of Gekido Battle Bots and Sushi Go Party! with At the Table reviews.  Question of the Week: 4:00 Acquisition Disorders:7:10  At the Table:12:30 Top 10 Two Player Games:19:09​ Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (BoardGamersAnonymous), on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and on www.boardgamersanonymous.com. We'd also love to hear from you on iTunes with a quick review - it helps more people find the show and enjoy this great hobby with us.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy L

Will there one board game to rule them all or is the force strongest with planet hopping adventures?  This week Anthony and Chris answer one of the great questions of nerddom - Lord of the Rings or Star Wars? Or at least, we try to answer it within the context of two games - War of the Ring and Star Wars Rebellion.  We'll be digging into the nitty gritty of both of these behemoth asymmetrical 2-4 player pop culture simulators, with plenty of opinions on all of their aspects.  Additionally, we'll be talking about new content from developers of both games - Hunt for the Ring and Rise of the Empire expansion for Star Wars Rebellion with our acquisition disorders.  Plus, reviews of Lorenzo Il Magnifico and Yunnan. Acquisition Disorders: 3:07 At the Table: 7:20 War of the Ring vs. Star Wars Rebellion:17:12 Question of the Week:34:15​ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Anthony and Chris dig into 6 games you might like if you're currently pining for Gloomhaven. These are games that use some of the same unique mechanisms, twists on familiar mechanics and more to provide an engrossing gameplay experience.  Also this week, Anthony and Chris preview Archmage, coming to Kickstarter soon and Manhattan Project 2: Minutes to Minute, and review Sagrada and Quartz.    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with episode 119 of Board Gamers Anonymous, this week looking at the top games currently on BGG, why they're there and what you should be keeping an eye out for.  First up we hit our acquisition disorders and look at The Expanse and Card City XL, two upcoming games that we're both keeping an eye out for. Then we dive into our recent plays, including The Ruhr Valley expansion for Haspelknecht and Railroad Revolution.  Then we dig into the 15 hottest games on Board Game Geek right now, including the recent Spiel des Jahres nominees and the hottest games going up on Kickstarter right now. Finally, we close out with our question of the week.  Want to stay up to date with our recent plays and question of the week candidates? Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek, along with our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're looking at the top board game apps currently available for your phone or tablet. 2017 has been a huge year for board game apps, and it's only becoming more common for hot new games to go digital.  In additional, Anthony and Chris take a look at some recent acquisition disorders with Too Many Bones and The Arrival from Martin Wallace. We also review Shahrazad and Yokohama.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're bringing back an oldie but a goodie - our VS feature. With the success of the recent Champions of Midgard Kickstarter, we wanted to see which of the fantasy themed worker placement games with super tall vertical boards came out on top - Lords of Waterdeep or Champions of Midgard.  In addition, we discuss acquisition disorders such as Barenpark and Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game, and our recent play throughs of Kingdomino and Celestia.  Interested in hearing more? Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com to stay up to date with all of our newest episodes.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on BGA, Anthony and Chris discuss games you might like if you also like Terraforming Mars, one of the biggest games of 2016. We'll dive into a pair of themes and mechanics that capture what makes this game so much fun so you can expand your library if you love Terraforming Mars.  We also dig into a couple of recent Acquisition Disorders, including Caverna's two player version and races expansion, plus Yamatai. And at the table this week we're talking about Antike II and Russian Railroads: German Railroads expansion.  Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're digging into some of the games that have come out in the last 3 years that are worth a place in your essential games collection. Chris and Anthony both pick one game each from light, medium, and heavy weight euros to help you pick up some games that fit your next game night and that will always have a good place at the table.  In addition to our weekly feature, Anthony digs into the Kickstarter for Brass: Lancashire and Brass: Birmingham, and Chris investigates Petrichor. We then discuss recent plays of Unfair and Fresco with its big box modules.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BGA is back! And we're bringing the hotness (literally!) For episode 114, we have a few surprises in store, including an all new presentation and schedule. Be sure to check out the podcast and subscribe if you haven't yet.  On this week's episode, we look at some of our recent plays and the games we're eager to get to the table soon, then we dive into the BGG Hotness for April 2017 - which games are hot, why are they there, and what should you expect from them?  Make sure to connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part two of our annual board game bracket is here! Listen to learn which of the 64 games we selected for the bracket this year - all released in 2016 - will come out on top as the game that best represents its theme and does what is promised by the designer and publisher.  If you haven't yet, listen back to our episode from two weeks ago in which we whittled the initial 64 down to 32 games. In this week's episode, we're also looking at some upcoming acquisition disorders, including discussion of some of what happened at GAMA this year, and our recent play throughs of Vinhos Second Edition and Fabled Fruit.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BGA's annual Board Game Bracket is back. This year, we're excited to bring you 64 of the best games of 2016, broken down into four categories - Fantasy, Sci Fi, Economic, and Historical/Societal. Join us as we run through all 64 games in round 1 and narrow the field down to just 32.  We're also talking about our recent acquisition disorders, at the table play throughs, and preparing for the second half of our bracket which you can catch in two weeks!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2017 is upon us and that means...more games! In this episode Chris and Anthony sit down and discuss the 17 games they are most excited about for the upcoming year, some that they are maybe less excited about but want to see anyways, and whether they think these games will exceed or fall short of expectations.  In addition, we have our acquisition disorders, at the table play throughs and more in the newest episode of Board Gamers Anonymous.  Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com, where you can find all the recent content we've published for each of our podcasts, written reviews and more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2016 has come to a close and that means it's time to look back and see what games were the best of the best on our lists this year. In our last episode of the year, check out the games we loved and thought stood out above the rest for the year.  Plus our recent acquisition disorders, play throughs and some news from the BGA podcasts and website.    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're featuring Table for One on the BoardGamersAnonymous feed. If you play solo games or would like to learn more, subscribe here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/table-for-one/id1150847830 This week's Table for One is all about gifts! We're talking about some of the hidden gems, solo variants, and all around great games we recommend you check out if looking for a good solo gaming gift for the people in your life (or a game you can play with them that is also solo friendly!)  We'll also set aside our Mt Rushmore of Solo Games - the five games that we mention all the time and won't be including in lists like this. They're great, you know it and we know it!  We'd love your support - please leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe to help us reach a larger audience with the podcast every week. And if you have questions, suggestions, or just want to say hi, hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, or www.boardgamersanonymous.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https

It's that time of year again! BGA is back with its big 2016 holiday shopping guide, featuring Chris and 25 games you should consider for that special gamer in your life.  In this episode, Chris discusses a bunch of recent interesting news in the gaming industry, from Dungeons & Dragons to Evolution Tournaments, as well as a whole bunch of games from his recent Acquisition Disorders list and play throughs.  And of course, our big gift guide, featuring 25 hot 2016 releases that you may consider for the gamer in your life (or yourself!)  Check out our 2016 gift guide, and make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and BoardGamersAnonymous.com to read more and tell us what you think! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By popular demand, we present our first ever Halloween themed episode - complete with our top 13 Halloween games. Daniel, Chris, and Anthony get together and discuss the 13 games we'd most like to have at our table on Halloween this year.  In addition to our spooky favorites, we're also discussing a whole bunch of upcoming games and some recent plays including: Arkham Horror LCG 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon Paperback iOS Flashpoint Fire Rescue iOS Ascension Collector's Edition A Feast for Odin Council of Blackthorn Legendary: Big Trouble in Little China Warehouse 51 Ascension: Apprentice Edition Masks (RPG) You can read more about these games and our recent episodes on http://www.boardgamersanonymous.com.  Be sure to check out Table for One also, the newest podcast from Anthony about solo games. This week he's covering A Feast for Odin as a solo game.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho