Board Gamers Anonymous

This month, Daniel is back! And he's volunteered Anthony to put together a games you might like if you also like Codenames. In addition to our if you like, feature, we're also talking about: All the things shouted from the table - Including the Games Workshop farewell, AEG's new pricing policy, the Myriad Games lawsuit, and Anthony's content blitz. Acquisition Disorders - Game on our radar or played recently include Mansions of Madness Second Edition, Great Western Trail, Small World: River World, Epic PVP: Magic, and Tiny Epic Galaxies.  At the Table - Tons of games played this month including Francis Drake, Mercs Recon: Assassination Protocol, The Great Dinosaur Rush, Munchkin Loot Letter, The Usual Suspects, Salem, Pandemic: The Cure, and Worlds in Peril.  Check out our full rundown of each of these games or connect with us for future episodes, including Table for One content for solo gamers, and much more on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, Facebook or Twitter (@BGApodcast).  Advertising Inquiries: https:/

Another Gen Con has come and gone and that means many, many games were played. In our post-Gen Con episode we're going to look at all the games we played, bought, almost bought, or drooled over from afar during this year's convention. In this special episode, we're covering more than 24 games from Gen Con, including a rundown of our absolute favorites releases of the show and the ones we cannot get enough of.  We're also announcing the winner of our CoolStuffInc contest, who will take home $50 and be entered in the Dice Tower's big $1,000 contest. Check it out!    Are you reading this? Take a moment and tap out a quick review for us in iTunes - we'd really appreciate it!  You can also connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), 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

In this special bonus episode, we're looking at games you might like if you like Blood Rage, along with reviews or recent games we've been playing, a final pre-Gen Con acquisition disorder corner, and our big August contest.  We'll be covering Star Trek Ascendancy, Star Wars Destiny, Captain Sonar, Arkwright, 4 The Birds, Game of Thrones: The Iron Throne, Medici, Gingkopolis, and Hamburgum.  Interested in entering our contest? Click the link below for more details and to find the survey for your first entry: http://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/contest/ Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and BoardGamersAnonymous.com! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this special pre-Gen Con episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Anthony sit down to discuss some of the brilliant game mechanics that really only work in a perfect world. From rules that people always break (intentionally or otherwise), to those they can't follow, there are some game systems that just don't work very well except under ideal circumstances.  We're also talking about some of the big news in the gaming hobby, including Dice Tower Award winners, Spiel des Jahres nominees, Gen Con, and our recording schedule.    Acquisition Disorders this episode include: Martians: A Story of Civilization Cry Havoc Burano Smash Up: Cease and Desist Mysterium: Hidden Signs And At the Table this week, we got a chance to play and review: Zombicide: Black Plague Lancaster Porta Nigra Scythe Enjoy the episode! And make sure to leave us a review on iTunes - we love to hear what you think!  BGA is on Twitter (@bgapodcast), Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and BoardGamersAnonymous.com   Advertising In

We're back from Origins and that means we have a LOT of games to talk about. The show was fantastic and I'm sorry Indianapolis, but Columbus kicks your backside when it comes to food. But what about the games? In this episode we'll take a look at lots and LOTS of games, starting with the Origins Awards, then reviewing our acquisition disorders and recent plays at the table, and finally with a rundown of BGA's very own show awards.  Origins Awards Acquisition Disorder Corner At the Table BGA's Awards for Origins 2016 Make sure to connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May's episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, we're looking at the best and worst expansions for some of the most popular gateway games in our collections. Find out which expansion you MUST play and which you should avoid. We're also talking about the 2015 Dice Tower Award nominees, some of our recent acquisition disorders and our recent plays at the Table.  Introduction Dice Tower Award Nominees Acquisition Disorder Corner At the Table Best & Worst: Gateway Game Expansions Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek, and check out our Patreon campaign to help us produce more amazing BGA content.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, the BGA team starts the second hundred episodes with a fan favorite - If you like, try...featuring Terra Mystica.  We'll take a look at four different mechanisms, themes, or components of the modern classic and share 12 games we think you should check out if you also like this one. In addition, we'll talk about the games we've gotten to the table lately, some recent acquisition disorders, and upcoming awards as the summer convention season gets underway.  Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon as well.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been nearly three years. Three years of Board Gamers Anonymous. As we reach Episode 100, all four of us come together and celebrate with the biggest list we've ever put together.  It's time for our Top 100 games of all time. In this month's episode, all four guys get together, combining their top 50 lists into a single, massive list of the 100 games we enjoy more than anything else we've ever played.  Make sure to visit BoardGamersAnonymous.com to read all four Top 50 lists and see which games we loved that didn't make the full list. And if you have comments (or suggestions) of games that should have made it, we want to hear!  Finally, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and please leave us a review on iTunes. We love to hear from you! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tabletop Madness is back and this year we're doing things a bit different. We've taken 64 of the top rated games of 2015 and put them into regions of our bracket based on theme. We then voted them down one at a time (sometimes with the help of our infamous blue die) to choose the game that best embodied its theme as a game.  Listen to hear which games we considered the most thematic and best fit what they were trying to do in their execution in this year's Tabletop Madness!  And make sure to tune in for our next episode, number 100. We have a big episode planned, coming March 27th! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, Patreon, and on our website BoardGamersAnonymous.com to learn more.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out our full rundown of predictions and scoring for 2015 as well as 16 new predictions for 2016 from Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew on Episode 98.  Scoring our 2015 Predictions Top 16 Predictions for 2016 Final Round: New Year Board Gamer Resolutions!   Make sure to rate us on iTunes, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek, and back us on Patreon to help get more amazing content out there.      Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our final show of 2015, and we're back with a look at the year in review. We'll talk about some of the more interesting stories from December, the games we wanted most in our Acquisition Disorder review, the best gaming experiences we had all year at the table, and then four special best of categories as selected by the BGA hosts: Intro: Our new release schedule (watch out for surprises too!) Shout It From the Table Top: News from around the table Acquisition Disorder: Our most wanted of 2015 At The Table: Our Best Game Experiences at the table Feature Review: The best "______" of 2015 Best "​artistic designs" of 2015 Coolest gimmick of 2015 Best solo game of 2015 Best family game of 2015 Final Round: Our most memorable moments in 2015 Don't forget to like us on iTunes, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and connect with us on BoardGameGeek. You can also support us on Patreon and help us get out more amazing content in 2016 and beyond.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPri

This week we're back with a special holiday shopping guide edition of Board Gamers Anonymous, featuring all the many things that will fill your own acquisition disorder list this year. We also have a new schedule and will be talking about Thanksgiving games and some interesting stories in the world of board gaming.  Intro: New Podcasting Schedule & New Expanded Content from BGA!​ Shout it From the Tabletop! Feature Review: Holiday Shopping Guide 2015 Final Round: Thanksgiving Games Make sure to stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're talking about Splendor and 12 games you might like if you also like this one (or just want to grow beyond it as a gateway game). In addition, we have three new reviews, three new acquisition disorders and a whole bunch of great news from Drew.    Intro: Extra Life Charity: Board Game Geek List Auction! LAST DAY!​ ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Le Havre, Star Wars: Rebellion, Headspace RPG At the Table: Castle Assault, Dark Stories,  Wushu RPG Feature: If you like Splendor,  Try... Final Round: What's Your Favorite "Escape" Themed Game?   Make sure to connect with us on BoardGameGeek, BoardGamersAnonymous.com, Patreon, and on our social media channels. 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 Episode 94, we're comparing two of our favorite Ted Alspach games to determine once and for all (probably) which is better - Suburbia or The Castles of Mad King Ludwig. Intro: Extra Life Charity: Board Game Geek List Auction! ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Super Dungeon Explore Legends,  Porta Nigra, Blackout: Journey into Darkness At the Table: T.I.M.E Stories,   Munchkin Expansions: Unnatural Ax  Clerical Errors The Need for Steed​​ De-Ranged  Demented Dungeons Cheat with Both Hands Half Horse, Will Travel! Feature: ​Suburbia vs. Mad King Ludwig Final Round: What game components are you planning to give out on Halloween instead of candy? Interested in giving back to help us keep this awesome podcast growing and growing? Awesome - hit us up on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/bga or drop us a review on iTunes to help get the word out. Thanks in advance for being awesome! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc

This week the crew gets together to talk about one of the hottest trends in board games in recent years - legacy. We'll discuss what it would look like to legacy three of our favorite games, as well as reviews of The Great Dinosaur Rush, Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King, Coconuts, and Maha Yodha.  Intro: Birthday Boy & Extra Life Online Auction! ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Nippon, Kodama: The Tree Spirits,Steamcraft  At the Table: The Great Dinosaur Rush, Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King, Coconuts,  Maha Yodha​ Feature: Legacy...Other Games Final Round: What Gamer float would you have in a parade? If you want to hear your name as a backer at our table, check out BGA on Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/bga) or follow us on Twitter (@bgapodcast) or Facebook. We also have an Extra Life Charity auction you can help with. Links on our website and in our guild! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about

This week, Anthony, Chris, and Drew get together to discuss games fixed by their expansions, as well as some recent play throughs of Empires: Age of Discoveries and Dead Man's Draw.  ​Shout it From the Tabletop​ Acquisition Disorder:  Agility, Fog of Love  At the Table:   Empires: Age of Discovery, Dead Man's Draw   Feature: Top 10 Games Fixed by Expansions Final Round: What would you LARP in life?​ Make sure to follow us on Twitter, connect with us on Facebook, and rate us on iTunes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have an extra special episode this week with Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games joining us to discuss acquisition disorders, news, recent playthroughs, and his soon to be launched Kickstarter project, Scythe.  Intro: Special Co-Host Jamey Stegmaier ​Shout it From the Tabletop​ Acquisition Disorder:  The Gallerist,   The Prodigals Club,  Tiny Epic Galaxies, Pandemic Legacy At the Table:  Tiny Epic Kingdoms, Conquest of Planet Earth: Apocalypse, Resistor_, Funemployed Feature: If You Like ____, Try Scythe Final Round: What word do you want to see added to the dictionary from gaming? Make sure to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon - we're also writing more about gaming every week on our site, 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 talking about Essen! Listen for a whole bunch of games we'd love to be able to pick up there next week. Join us for Essen, recent plays of Codenames and The Game, and Samurai, and much more.  Intro: Email newsletter ​Shout it From the Tabletop:  Acquisition Disorder:  Power Grid:The Stock Companies, The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire, Argo At the Table:  Codenames, The Game, Samurai reprint   Feature: Essen Acquisition Disorder  Final Round: Unfair Moments in Gaming Outro: Wir werden Sie am Tisch Platz zu sparen!​ Make sure to follow us on Facebook, connect with us on Twitter, join our guild on BoardGameGeek, and rate us on iTunes! 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 Episode 89, join Chris, Anthony, Drew and Daniel as we discuss some of the recent stories in board gaming, three big (some quite literally) games we're eager to pick up, three recent (euros!) we got to the table and our feature - how we rate our games on Board Game Geek: ​Shout it From the Tabletop:  Acquisition Disorder: Epic, Mega Civilization, ...and then we held hands At the Table:  The Princes of Florence, Shipyard, Caylus Feature: Gamer FAQ: How Do You Rate Your Games? Final Round: What other ratings would you like to see in games? Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, connect with us on Twitter, join our guild on BoardGameGeek, and rate us on iTunes!  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, Chris and Daniel sit down and discuss one of the hottest games of the last 12 months, Dead of Winter, and 9 games you might like if you also like this instant classic. We're also reviewing Tides of Time, Telestrations After Dark, and Daniel's new favorite obsession - Heroes of the Storm, plus in our Acquisition Disorder Corner this week, some new Star Wars, more Arcadia Quest, and a fun (and pretty) new take on time travel: Acquisition Disorder Corner: Star Wars Edition, Loopin' Chewie,  Arcadia Quest: Inferno,  T.I.M.E. Stories​ At the Table: Tides of Time, Telestrations After Dark, Heroes of the Storm Feature: If You Like Dead of Winter, Try... Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek. Plus, you can back us and support the show on Patreon for just $1.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices