Podcast Episodes
Episode 28 – Beyond the Sun
In Episode 28 we provide our hot take review of Beyond the Sun covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss some board games that we’ve been playing or are looking forward to including Jet Set, Whistle Stop, Red Rising, and CoraQuest: 00:00 Introduction00:45Continue reading “Episode 28 – Beyond the Sun”
Episode 27 – Everdell
In Episode 27 we provide our hot take review of Everdell covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also provide a brief comparison of each of the Everdell expansions and recommend our favorite. We also discuss some things we’re looking forward to this week inContinue reading “Episode 27 – Everdell”
Episode 26 – What Makes a Board Game Fun and Red Rising Interview
In Episode 26 we talk to Jamey Stegmaier and Alex Schmidt, the designers of Red Rising, about their new game, blending theme and mechanisms, intellectual property, foil cards and failed designs. Tim, Adam, and Chris also talk about what makes games fun for us. Each of us covers 4 characteristics that create fun in gamesContinue reading “Episode 26 – What Makes a Board Game Fun and Red Rising Interview”
Episode 25 – Trekking the World
In Episode 25 we provide our hot take review of Trekking the World covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also have a detailed conversation on the new mechanisms added in the latest expansion for Wingspan: Oceania. We also discuss some things we’re lookingContinue reading “Episode 25 – Trekking the World”
Episode 24 – Godspeed
In Episode 24 we provide our hot take review of Godspeed covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss some things we’re looking forward to this week in the world of board games including Dune: Imperium, Ultimate Railroads, Canvas, and Beyond the Sun.Continue reading “Episode 24 – Godspeed”
Episode 23 – Curious Cargo and Star Realms
In Episode 23 we provide our hot take review on a couple of 2-player only games: Curious Cargo and Star Realms. We discuss the gameplay and mechanisms, the production, favorite moments in play, and our final thoughts. 00:00 Introduction01:05 Curious Cargo23:25 Star Realms Listen Here: https://anchor.fm/boardgamehottakes/episodes/Curious-Cargo-and-Star-Realms-epdpe2
Frosthaven Giveaway
We’re giving away a full pledge of Frosthaven including the metal coins, removable stickers, and solo scenario add-ons. Getting entries is easy: 1) Retweet our related Tweet or repost our related Facebook post2) Follow us on Twitter @BG_HotTakes 3) Follow us on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/boardgamehottakes4) Listen to our latest episode for a way to get 2Continue reading “Frosthaven Giveaway”
Episode 22 – 2020 Wrap-up and Awards
In Episode 22 we talk about our board game highs and lows of 2020. We discuss gaming in 2020, our highlights of the podcast so far, and give out our awards for the best games (we’ve played) of 2020 as well as the best games that were new to us in 2020. Listen Here! WeContinue reading “Episode 22 – 2020 Wrap-up and Awards”
Episode 21 – Dwellings of Eldervale
In Episode 21 we provide our hot take review of Dwellings of Eldervale covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss some things we’re looking forward to this week in the world of board games including Anachrony, Pendulum, Parks: Nightfall Expansion, Fossilis, andContinue reading “Episode 21 – Dwellings of Eldervale”
Episode 20 – Dune: Imperium
In Episode 20 we provide our hot take review of Dune: Imperium covering the mechanisms, the production, exciting moments in play, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss some things we’re looking forward to this week in the world of board games including Trekking the National Parks and Under Falling Skies.Continue reading “Episode 20 – Dune: Imperium”
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