In Episode 183 we each discuss our top 5 game boards as well as discussing a listener poll about what makes a great game board. We conclude the conversation discussing a couple of game boards that have some very confounding choices in their design. Listen HERE Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:50 Poll: What makes a great game board?12:19Continue reading “Top 5 Game Boards”
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BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 2 Coverage (10 Games Discussed)
In Episode 163 we discuss the second half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 4 gamers, 5 days, 18 games played. In this episode we discuss 10 of those games including several that were new to us. Listen HERE Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:02 Robot Quest Arena09:56 Woodcraft17:29 Brian Boru: High King of Ireland22:10 Downforce26:37 Nemesis35:00 My Father’s Work39:32Continue reading “BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 2 Coverage (10 Games Discussed)”
BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 1 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)
In Episode 162 we discuss the first half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 4 gamers, 5 days, 18 games played. In this episode we discuss 8 of those games including several that were new to us. We kick it off by discussing what goes into planning a successful gaming weekend. Listen HERE Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:51 HowContinue reading “BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 1 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)”
TimCon Coverage Part 2
In Episode 64, we discuss the next 8 games that were played at TimCon where Tim, Adam, Chris, and Steve got together for 5 days of non-stop gaming! We also discuss our biggest disappointments and biggest surprises out of the 22 games played from the entire weekend. Games covered include Smartphone, Inc., Samurai, Tapestry, Cerebria,Continue reading “TimCon Coverage Part 2”
TimCon Coverage Part 1
In Episode 63, we discuss the first 14 games that were played at TimCon where Tim, Adam, Chris, and Steve got together for 5 days of non-stop gaming! Games covered include Glen More II: Chronicles, Shards of Infinity, Gaia Project, High Society, Cubitos, Dominant Species, The Bridges of Shangri-La, Kabuto Sumo, The Expanse Board Game,Continue reading “TimCon Coverage Part 1”
Robotech: Reconstruction
In Episode 62 we provide our hot take review of Robotech: Reconstruction covering the mechanisms, the production, notable moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss where we buy board games and some related poll results. Chris provides a Robotech themed cocktail and then we discuss some games on ourContinue reading “Robotech: Reconstruction”
Fractal: Beyond the Void
Bonus episode! In Episode 61 we provide our hot take review of Fractal: Beyond the Void covering the mechanisms, the production, notable moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. Then we compare Fractal: Beyond the Void to Voidfall (another epic 4x space game on Kickstarter right now) and discuss which oneContinue reading “Fractal: Beyond the Void”
Voidfall
In Episode 60 we provide our hot take review of Voidfall covering the mechanisms, the production, notable moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game (as well as whether we plan to back it on Kickstarter). We also discuss upgraded board game components and some related poll results. Then we discuss some gamesContinue reading “Voidfall”
Furnace and Cerebria: The Inside World
In Episode 59 we provide our hot take review of Furnace covering the mechanisms, the production, notable moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss traveling with board games and some related poll results. Chris provides a Furnace themed cocktail and then Tim goes deep on his experience with Cerebria:Continue reading “Furnace and Cerebria: The Inside World”
Top 5 Incoming Kickstarters 2021
In Episode 58 we discuss our top 5 incoming board game Kickstarters. First, we discuss poll results on board game Kickstarters that haven’t been delivered yet. Then we take a look at our top 5 incoming Kickstarters from last year (discussed in episode 6) and score them with a VERY SCIENTIFIC scoring method. Finally, weContinue reading “Top 5 Incoming Kickstarters 2021”
Board Game Hot Takes Podcast 