Board Gamers Anonymous

Check out our full rundown of predictions and scoring for 2015 as well as 16 new predictions for 2016 from Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew on Episode 98.  Scoring our 2015 Predictions Top 16 Predictions for 2016 Final Round: New Year Board Gamer Resolutions!   Make sure to rate us on iTunes, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and BoardGameGeek, and back us on Patreon to help get more amazing content out there.     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's our final show of 2015, and we're back with a look at the year in review. We'll talk about some of the more interesting stories from December, the games we wanted most in our Acquisition Disorder review, the best gaming experiences we had all year at the table, and then four special best of categories as selected by the BGA hosts: Intro: Our new release schedule (watch out for surprises too!) Shout It From the Table Top: News from around the table Acquisition Disorder: Our most wanted of 2015 At The Table: Our Best Game Experiences at the table Feature Review: The best "______" of 2015 Best "​artistic designs" of 2015 Coolest gimmick of 2015 Best solo game of 2015 Best family game of 2015 Final Round: Our most memorable moments in 2015 Don't forget to like us on iTunes, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and connect with us on BoardGameGeek. You can also support us on Patreon and help us get out more amazing content in 2016 and beyond. Advertising Inquiries: https://

This week we're back with a special holiday shopping guide edition of Board Gamers Anonymous, featuring all the many things that will fill your own acquisition disorder list this year. We also have a new schedule and will be talking about Thanksgiving games and some interesting stories in the world of board gaming.  Intro: New Podcasting Schedule & New Expanded Content from BGA!​ Shout it From the Tabletop! Feature Review: Holiday Shopping Guide 2015 Final Round: Thanksgiving Games Make sure to stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're talking about Splendor and 12 games you might like if you also like this one (or just want to grow beyond it as a gateway game). In addition, we have three new reviews, three new acquisition disorders and a whole bunch of great news from Drew.    Intro: Extra Life Charity: Board Game Geek List Auction! LAST DAY!​ ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Le Havre, Star Wars: Rebellion, Headspace RPG At the Table: Castle Assault, Dark Stories,  Wushu RPG Feature: If you like Splendor,  Try... Final Round: What's Your Favorite "Escape" Themed Game?   Make sure to connect with us on BoardGameGeek, BoardGamersAnonymous.com, Patreon, and on our social media channels. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Episode 94, we're comparing two of our favorite Ted Alspach games to determine once and for all (probably) which is better - Suburbia or The Castles of Mad King Ludwig. Intro: Extra Life Charity: Board Game Geek List Auction! ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Super Dungeon Explore Legends,  Porta Nigra, Blackout: Journey into Darkness At the Table: T.I.M.E Stories,   Munchkin Expansions: Unnatural Ax  Clerical Errors The Need for Steed​​ De-Ranged  Demented Dungeons Cheat with Both Hands Half Horse, Will Travel! Feature: ​Suburbia vs. Mad King Ludwig Final Round: What game components are you planning to give out on Halloween instead of candy? Interested in giving back to help us keep this awesome podcast growing and growing? Awesome - hit us up on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/bga or drop us a review on iTunes to help get the word out. Thanks in advance for being awesome!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p

This week the crew gets together to talk about one of the hottest trends in board games in recent years - legacy. We'll discuss what it would look like to legacy three of our favorite games, as well as reviews of The Great Dinosaur Rush, Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King, Coconuts, and Maha Yodha.  Intro: Birthday Boy & Extra Life Online Auction! ​Shout it From the Tabletop!​ Acquisition Disorder:Nippon, Kodama: The Tree Spirits,Steamcraft  At the Table: The Great Dinosaur Rush, Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King, Coconuts,  Maha Yodha​ Feature: Legacy...Other Games Final Round: What Gamer float would you have in a parade? If you want to hear your name as a backer at our table, check out BGA on Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/bga) or follow us on Twitter (@bgapodcast) or Facebook. We also have an Extra Life Charity auction you can help with. Links on our website and in our guild!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Anthony, Chris, and Drew get together to discuss games fixed by their expansions, as well as some recent play throughs of Empires: Age of Discoveries and Dead Man's Draw.  ​Shout it From the Tabletop​ Acquisition Disorder:  Agility, Fog of Love  At the Table:   Empires: Age of Discovery, Dead Man's Draw   Feature: Top 10 Games Fixed by Expansions Final Round: What would you LARP in life?​ Make sure to follow us on Twitter, connect with us on Facebook, and rate us on iTunes.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have an extra special episode this week with Jamey Stegmaier from Stonemaier Games joining us to discuss acquisition disorders, news, recent playthroughs, and his soon to be launched Kickstarter project, Scythe.  Intro: Special Co-Host Jamey Stegmaier ​Shout it From the Tabletop​ Acquisition Disorder:  The Gallerist,   The Prodigals Club,  Tiny Epic Galaxies, Pandemic Legacy At the Table:  Tiny Epic Kingdoms, Conquest of Planet Earth: Apocalypse, Resistor_, Funemployed Feature: If You Like ____, Try Scythe Final Round: What word do you want to see added to the dictionary from gaming? Make sure to check us out on Twitter, Facebook, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon - we're also writing more about gaming every week on our site, BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we're talking about Essen! Listen for a whole bunch of games we'd love to be able to pick up there next week. Join us for Essen, recent plays of Codenames and The Game, and Samurai, and much more.  Intro: Email newsletter ​Shout it From the Tabletop:  Acquisition Disorder:  Power Grid:The Stock Companies, The Manhattan Project: Energy Empire, Argo At the Table:  Codenames, The Game, Samurai reprint   Feature: Essen Acquisition Disorder  Final Round: Unfair Moments in Gaming Outro: Wir werden Sie am Tisch Platz zu sparen!​ Make sure to follow us on Facebook, connect with us on Twitter, join our guild on BoardGameGeek, and rate us on iTunes!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Episode 89, join Chris, Anthony, Drew and Daniel as we discuss some of the recent stories in board gaming, three big (some quite literally) games we're eager to pick up, three recent (euros!) we got to the table and our feature - how we rate our games on Board Game Geek: ​Shout it From the Tabletop:  Acquisition Disorder: Epic, Mega Civilization, ...and then we held hands At the Table:  The Princes of Florence, Shipyard, Caylus Feature: Gamer FAQ: How Do You Rate Your Games? Final Round: What other ratings would you like to see in games? Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, connect with us on Twitter, join our guild on BoardGameGeek, and rate us on iTunes! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Anthony, Chris and Daniel sit down and discuss one of the hottest games of the last 12 months, Dead of Winter, and 9 games you might like if you also like this instant classic. We're also reviewing Tides of Time, Telestrations After Dark, and Daniel's new favorite obsession - Heroes of the Storm, plus in our Acquisition Disorder Corner this week, some new Star Wars, more Arcadia Quest, and a fun (and pretty) new take on time travel: Acquisition Disorder Corner: Star Wars Edition, Loopin' Chewie,  Arcadia Quest: Inferno,  T.I.M.E. Stories​ At the Table: Tides of Time, Telestrations After Dark, Heroes of the Storm Feature: If You Like Dead of Winter, Try... Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek. Plus, you can back us and support the show on Patreon for just $1. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This wseek, Chris and Daniel discuss the top 10 games that our listeners noted as their favorites in our recent survey. Learn which games hit the top of the list - there were some expected and a few surprises on the list. We also discuss a couple of games we got to the table recently, two hot new games we're interested in picking up and much more on this week's new episode: ​Intro: The Mystery of the Disappearing & Reappearing Podcasters Acquisition Disorder: The Others: 7 Sins, Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – The Force Awakens Core Set At the Table:  Domaine, Flip City Feature: BGA Fan Top Ten Solo Gaming: XenoShyft: Onslaught Final Round: National Dog Week And don't forget to connect with us on BoardGameGeek, Twitter, and Facebook. And you can back us on Patreon for just $1. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a big month for us! We're two years old and still growing with so many opportunities to try and do new things (especially with listener feedback provided in our recent survey). Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew this week as they discuss: ​Intro: BGA is 2 years old and still growing and moving! ​Shout it From the Tabletop: Kickstarter Million Dollar Blunder & Survey Results Acquisition Disorder: Pandemic Legacy, AD: Abyss: Kraken, Gloomhaven At the Table:  Discoveries, Arcadia Quest: Beyond the Grave Feature: Our 2nd Birthday: Our Favorite Games & Episodes Solo Gaming: Imperial Settlers Atlanteans Final Round: One Game Marathons ​ And make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and BoardGameGeek, plus don't forget to take a look at our Patreon account - if you think this episode is worth $1, you casn back us there and help us keep growing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, in a special, extra awesome episode, we announce the winner of our CoolStuffInc $50 giveaway, talk about three amazing new games, and discuss an important topic in the hobby - the representation of women in board games.    ​Intro: Cool Stuff Inc Contest Winner!!!! ​Shout it From the Tabletop:  Acquisition Disorder: Roll for the Galaxy: Ambition, Tabletopia, Forbidden Stars At the Table:  AT:The World of Smog: On Her Maj​esty's Service, Dingominos, Mission: Red Planet (2nd Ed) Feature: Best Games for Female Representation Final Round: Back to School Essentials: Binders, Plano Organizer, Rubber Band-Its   Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek, and make sure to check us out on Patreon, where you can back an episode for $1 to show your support. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, join Anthony, Chris and Daniel to talk about 9 games you might like if you also like Munchkin, along with reviews of recent releases Nevermore and The Voyages of Marco Polo, and ruminations on a couple of games headed our way after Essen.  ​Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! ​Shout it From the Tabletop: New Origin Awards Acquisition Disorder: German Railroads, CVlizations,Doomtown Premium Edition At the Table: Creative Clash,The Voyages of Marco Polo, Nevermore Feature: If You Like Munchkin, try... Final Round: Where is Drew?! Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and on BoardGameGeek, and if you like what you hear, back us on Patreon for $1!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we're looking at games that replace other games, and boy are there are a lot of them! In just the last year the reprints, reimplementations and updates are getting out of control. Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew as we discuss 10 games that bumped other games from our shelves: Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! ​Shout it From the Tabletop  Interview: Mensa Mind Games Chief Judge Greg Webster Acquisition Disorder Solo Gaming with Anthony: Hostage Negotiator -  At the Table: Doomtown: Reloaded, Game of Thrones 2nd, Broken Token 7 Wonders & Coins Feature: Top 10 Games that Bumped Other Games Off Our Shelves Final Round: Games That You Can Play While Traveling Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon. And don't forget to enter our contest!.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew are discussing some of the biggest surprises we ran across at GenCon, the games we were able to play and the long list of new games that we are eager to play when they release later this year. Plus week two of our CoolStuffInc contest! Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! Shout it From the Tabletop: 3:24 Acquisition Disorder: 7:28 At the Table: 20:34 Feature: Gen Con Surprises: 42:49 Final Round: Gen Con Changes: 1:06:52 And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek. We're also on Patreon!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week all four BGA members are on the air to discuss the games you might like if you like 7 Wonders. We'll also be talking about some recent news in the world of hobby board gamging including future-past of GenCon and some of our recent acquisition disorders and games played. PLUS we start week one of our big August contest - find out you can enter to win $50 (and a shot at $1,000) from CoolStuffInc. as part of the Dice Tower's big post-GenCon contest.  Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! ​Shout it From the Tabletop: 5:02​ Acquisition Disorder: 16:21 At the Table: 26:03 Feature: If You Like 7 Wonders, Try...: 42:49 Final Round: Favorite Franchise Games: 59:51 Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and back us on Patreon - we really appreciate your support!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, and Daniel get together to discuss the biggest event in gaming - Gencon - where we'll be all this coming week. Anthony also has a new Solo gaming segment, and you can learn more about the games we've been playing lately: Solo Gaming; 6:06 Acquisition Disorder: 16:08 At The Table:21:42 Feature Review: Gen Con 2015 ​Games: 31:35 Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and on BoardGameGeek. You can also back us on Patreon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Anthony and Chris sit down to discuss whether they chrome out their games beyond what comes in the base box, from sleeving to token upgrades to special edition wooden boxes and everything in between. Drew joins them to discuss recent news and we talk about our favorite restaurant games in the final round.  Shout it From the Tabletop: 3:15 Acquisition Disorder: 21:31 At the Table: 32:14 Feature: BGA Court: To Sleeve or Not to Sleeve...: 45:41 Final Round: Restaurant Games: 1:06:05 Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, BoardGameGeek, and on Patreon as well!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy