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It's that time of year again - let's look at the most anticipated games of the year ahead, featuring more than 60 games, expansions, and rereleases that we're (mostly) excited to see and play in the coming year.
Plus we announce the launch of the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft League. Learn more about the league and how to signup as a Patreon backer (at any level).
Spots are limited, and the competition is heating up! Do you have what it takes to create a company with so many hot games that it sets your Kallax on fire?! Join the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft and prove it!
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NOTE: We had some recording platform issues this week so apologies in advance for any audio weirdness.
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We take a look back at the best games of 2024, with rundowns of 10 categories, plus a first time inclusion of the Listeners' Choice picks for each category. Listen for our picks in:
Best Digital ImplementationBest Family GameBest Strategy GameBest Overlooked GemBest Crowdfunding CampaignBest Cooperative GameBest 2.0 ReleaseBest Solo GameBest ExpansionGame of the YearIf you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.
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We look back at all the many games we were most excited about at the start of the year to see if they were good, if we had a chance to play them, and overall what our impression of the year was in 2024.
Question of the Week: If your local library could only shelve three board games, which three would you recommend they start with to reach as many people as possible?
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We're thrilled to have Geof Gambill back on the show, who previously hosted The Long View, to discuss game design quantity vs. quality. Join us for a lengthy discussion about how games have evolved, where they can sometimes go wrong, and what successful decision spaces look like for us in 2024.
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Check out Victory Points: First Article is up from Mel Gomez-Erickson: "Finding Safety in Blood on the Clocktower’s Community of Liars"
https://boardgameacademics.com/finding-safety-in-blood-on-the-clocktowers-community-of-liars/
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Acquisition Disorders: Vestige, Storyfold, Dogs of War, Arkham Horror: Love LetterAt the Table Reviews: Unconscious Mind, Windmill Valley, ReykholtIf you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.
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This week, we're looking at 12 games that fit the theme of the season. That is, counting down from 12! Enjoy twelve games with numbers in their titles, plus a rundown of some of the games we've been playing lately, and our recap of PAX Unplugged 2024.
Question of the Week: Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring: Two Decades Limited Edition, Board & Dice Accessories and Deluxe ComponentsAt the Table Reviews: Souvenirs from Venice, Tabriz, Sparks, Draft & Write Records, Harvest
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It's that time of year again - we're headed to PAX. Chris drives down and Anthony rolls out of bed to head to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for three big ol' days of gaming. Find out what games we're most looking forward to playing this year.
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Acquisition Disorders: Urbion (Second Edition), Tales of the Arabian Nights 40th Anniversary Edition
At the Table Reviews: Clash of Corgis, Inventions: Evolution of Ideas, Fromage, Scholars of the South Tigris
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Tis the season! To buy a bunch of games, and we're here to help you find the right ones for the gamers in your life. 2-4 selections from each of 10 categories with ideas and suggestions for this year's holiday gift giving season. Plus acquisition disorder discussions of Hands in the Sea and Defenders of the Realm: Legendary Edition (before it was canceled).
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We're excited to welcome longtime friends and listeners Corey and Harrison from Adamantly Analog to the show this week to discuss their favorite games, and all the good stuff that's been coming out lately.
Question of the Week: It's been a bit! What are some of your favorite games (new to you or new in general) from the last 3 months?Acquisition Disorders: Clans of Caledonia: Industria, ORBIT, SILOS, EGO, Revenant, World OrderAt the Table Reviews: Mindbug, Slay the Spire, Civolution, Unconscious MindFeature Review: Corey and Harrison's Favorite Games: Kemet, Merv: Heart of the Silk Road, Dune Imperium, Panda Royale, Harmonies, Vale of EternityIf you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.
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We've shared our favorite games of all time. Now it's time to bring in the listeners' to tell us what they think. Drawn from over 250 submissions from listeners, we've collated more than 1,000 unique game entries and present the definitive top 100 list, courtesy of you!
Congratulations to our contest winners as well. Each them will receive a game from the final list!
Mark CicchinoMatthew OzeliusNathan CarleIf you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.
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We made it! This is our 500th episode and we go big with a live stream and a rundown of our top 10 games of all time. Find out which games we picked, what our new #1s are (including only the second ever #1 from Anthony), and make sure to enter our contest to help determine the Top 100 listeners' games.
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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week we’re looking at games from 20-11.
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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week we’re looking at games from 30-21.
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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week we’re looking at games from 40-31.
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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week we’re looking at games from 50-41.
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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week we’re looking at games from 60-51.
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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week we’re looking at games from 70-61.
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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week we’re looking at games from 80-71
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Over the next 10 weeks, we’re counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week we're looking at games from 90-81.
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Over the next 10 weeks, we're counting down our top 100 games of all time, in anticipation of Episode 500 in November. Join us as we discuss ten games from our list each week, with deep dives into what made the list and why.
This week, we're kicking things off with 100-91, plus a discussion of the list building process and how we feel about our selections.
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As we prepare for the epic 10 week Top 100 countdown starting on September 3, we look at our current top 100 lists and pull 5 games each to enshrine in the inaugural class of the BGA Hall of Fame.
Question of the Week: What game is in your personal hall of fame - an all-timer you'll never not appreciate?Acquisition Disorders: I, Napoleon, Chicago '68At the Table Reviews: Maki Master, Path of CivilizationIf you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.
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