In Episode 255 we start the 2025 countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/oTeoaUVckWb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Favorite Games of All Time – How we made our lists 07:25 Chris #40 Rats of Wistar 11:01 Adam #40 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization 13:16 Tim #40Continue reading “Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (31-40)”
Tag Archives: Tabletop Games
Top 5 Games That End Too Soon
In Episode 254 we discuss games that end a little too quickly. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5oA6wUVckWb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:14 Race for the Galaxy 07:23 Newton 09:57 Pirates of Maracaibo 14:10 Mycelia 19:14 Fantasy Realms / Marvel Remix 22:11 Biohack 24:36 Smartphone, Inc. 27:46 Near and Far 37:17 Distilled 42:01 Robot Quest Arena 44:12 Woodcraft /Continue reading “Top 5 Games That End Too Soon”
Inis
In Episode 253 we give our hot take review on Inis covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on gamer types and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Modern Art, Cribbage, and Bomb Busters. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/vay9nDiIeUb Timestamps: 00:00 IntroductionContinue reading “Inis”
Our Favorite Meeples
In Episode 252 we discuss our favorite wooden figures (meeples) in board games. We also answer a listener’s question on which games are great for asynchronous play on Board Game Arena. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/sQH3HgbV0Tb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Great (and not so great) async BGA games – Lost Ruins of Arnak, Ark Nova, Tapestry, Revive,Continue reading “Our Favorite Meeples”
Dinogenics
In Episode 251 we give our hot take review on Dinogenics covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on favorite publishers and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Masters of Renaissance, Cyclades: Legendary Edition, Endeavor: Deep Sea, and Finspan. ListenContinue reading “Dinogenics”
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”
Finspan
In Episode 249 we give our hot take review on Finspan covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on favorite publishers and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Sol: Last Days of a Star, Galactic Cruise, and Pirates of Maracaibo.Continue reading “Finspan”
BGHT PhoenixCon Coverage Part 2 (9 Games Discussed)
In Episode 248 we discuss all of the games played during the second half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in Phoenix, AZ. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/uhY9NB6JiTb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Gaia Project (with The Lost Fleet) 14:50 Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods 28:36 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 33:24 Stockpile 40:07 Darwin’sContinue reading “BGHT PhoenixCon Coverage Part 2 (9 Games Discussed)”
BGHT PhoenixCon Coverage Part 1 (11 Games Discussed)
In Episode 247 we discuss all of the games played during the first half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in Phoenix, AZ. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LOL3ijcnyTb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:59 Finspan 08:41 Clank! Catacombs (with Lairs and Lost Chambers) 13:42 Rebirth 19:10 Rebel Princess 26:26 Power Vacuum 32:30 Flip 7 39:01 Sky TeamContinue reading “BGHT PhoenixCon Coverage Part 1 (11 Games Discussed)”
Missing (Board Game) Homework Assignments
In Episode 246 we look like the games that we feel obligated to play but aren’t really excited about. The mandatory assignments that we’ve missed. Listen here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/a82gn6xALSb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 The unfortunate required coursework of the board game designer 04:33 Twilight Imperium 4th Edition 06:11 Tigris and Euphrates 10:40 The Crew: Deep Sea,Continue reading “Missing (Board Game) Homework Assignments”
Board Game Hot Takes Podcast 