In Episode 267 we discuss all of the games played during the first half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in Government Camp, Oregon. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/R9E5Ny3xRWb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 06:02 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth 10:44 Hot Streak 16:21 Tycoon: India 1981 25:42 Cascadia 27:34 Scoville 2nd EditionContinue reading “BGHT CampCon Recap Part 1 (8 Games Discussed)”
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Top 5 Publishers on Our Shelves
In Episode 250 we discuss the top 5 board game publishers that are represented on our game shelves. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/O3yHiFluATb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:52 Top 5 Publishers On Our Game Shelves 06:44 Dire Wolf (Clank! Legacy, Clank! In Space, Dune: Imperium – Uprising) 08:54 Wehrlegig Games (Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, John Company 2nd Edition)Continue reading “Top 5 Publishers on Our Shelves”
Hot Topic: The BGG Top 100 is a Changin’
In Episode 244 we discuss the huge number of changes that have been happening to the Board Game Geek Top 100 and what this means for the hobby. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5Y67sOfiySb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:23 BGG Top 100 Changes 11:02 Games that have recently moved onto the list 31:56 Games that have recently left theContinue reading “Hot Topic: The BGG Top 100 is a Changin’”
Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines
In Episode 243 we give our hot take review on the latest expansion for Dune: Imperium, Bloodlines, covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game and discuss what we think is the best way to play Dune: Imperium now between all of the expansions, modules, and multiple standalone games available. WeContinue reading “Dune: Imperium – Bloodlines”
Top 5 Quirky Mechanisms
In Episode 242 Steph Hodge joins us to discuss our top 5 quirky mechanisms in board games. You can find Steph’s blog here: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/3802/all-the-meeples-of-the-rainbow and her videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamersteph Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/JE19jc6WaSb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 05:12 Top 5 Quirky Mechanisms 08:11 Marrakesh 11:24 Time of Empires 14:00 Euphoria: Build a Better Dystopia 17:34 Truffle SnuffleContinue reading “Top 5 Quirky Mechanisms”
On The Table Extravaganza!
In Episode 241 we each talk about 3 board games that we’ve played recently including Windmill Valley, Zoo Vadis, The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-taking Game, Captain Sonar and many more. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/scd3zRolZRb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:54 No Thanks 09:52 Zoo Vadis 22:12 Black Orchestra 32:37 Captain Sonar 41:35 Torchlit 49:51 Windmill Valley 58:44Continue reading “On The Table Extravaganza!”
Hot Topic – When Board Games Get New Polish
Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yzoXNkzONRb In Episode 240 we discuss board games that have gotten a facelift. New productions, 2nd editions, and similar topics. We also discuss a poll about leaving game groups. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Poll Time: Have you ever left a game group? 10:54 Board Games That Get Facelifts 13:45 Recent Examples – CastlesContinue reading “Hot Topic – When Board Games Get New Polish”
Hot Topic – Curating Board Game Setup
In Episode 236 we discuss the decisions you make around setting up a game to make it the best possible experience for your game group including things like changes you make after random setup steps, how you pick asymmetric factions, and what expansions you add in. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/M00f0A137Qb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Curating boardContinue reading “Hot Topic – Curating Board Game Setup”
BGHT Big Bear Con Recap Part 1
In Episode 194 we discuss the first half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 3 gamers, 5 days, 16 games played. In this episode we discuss 8 of those games including several that were new to us. We kick off the episode off with a poll on how long you can game without burnout. Listen HEREContinue reading “BGHT Big Bear Con Recap Part 1”
Top 5 Game Boards
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”
Board Game Hot Takes Podcast 