In Episode 245 we give our hot take review on Pirates of Maracaibo covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We a poll on Legacy Games and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Davy Jones’ Locker: The Kraken Wakes, Great Western Trail: El Paso,Continue reading “Pirates of Maracaibo”
Tag Archives: Tabletop Games
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”
Top 5 (Otherwise Great) Games That Outstay Their Welcome
In Episode 239 we each talk about 5 board games that we love but can run a little longer than they should. We also discuss a poll on publicly discussing your board game interests. Listen Here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/TO5Mg4dxARb Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Poll Time: How public are you about your board game love? 12:08 Games weContinue reading “Top 5 (Otherwise Great) Games That Outstay Their Welcome”
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”
Luthier
In Episode 207 we give our hot take review on Luthier covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on publisher/designer behavior influencing your interest in buying games. We also discuss some games that have been on our table including Arcs: The Blighted Reach Expansion, Poetry forContinue reading “Luthier”
BGHT Big Bear Con Part 2 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)
In Episode 195 we discuss the second 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. Listen HERE Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:42 Revive06:20 Starship Captains13:31 Tzolk’in: The Mayan Calendar16:27 Marvel Remix19:10 Voidfall35:10 Galactic Renaissance45:57 Marrakesh50:31 Pan Am55:22Continue reading “BGHT Big Bear Con Part 2 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)”
Board Game Hot Takes Podcast 