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This week, Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew take a closer look at some of the games that have come close to ruining friendships as they bring out the deepest darkest parts of a gamer's soul (even when they're good!) We also review Blokus, Hansa Teutonica, and Roll for It! 01:30 - Shout it from the Tabletop 20:26 - Acqisition Disorder Corner 26:39 - At the Table: Blokus 29:48 - At the Table: Hansa Teutonica 31:15 - At the Table: Roll for It! 34:18 - Top Ten Games that Bring Out the Worst (and Ruin Friendships) 1:01:27 - Final Round: Thanksgiving! And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), connect with us on Board Game Geek, and read our recent posts on BoardGamersAnonymous.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew discuss a handful of hot new games as well as the recent Extra Life event held at Gamer's Gambit in Saddlebrook, NJ. In the feature slot we have Pandemic: Contagion (review copy provided by Z-Man Games) as well as recent plays Machi Koro, 7 Wonders: Leaders, and Dread Curse. We also discuss Veteran's Day and games that honor our men and women in uniform, and a recent Kickstarter concern from one of our listeners. 04:57 - Shout it from the Tabletop 14:52 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 20:04 - Kicking the Habit 20:53 - At the Table: Dread Curse 25:20 - At the Table: 7 Wonders: Leaders 31:46 - At the Table: Machi Koro 38:30 - Feature Review: Pandemic - Contagion 59:02 - Final Round: Veteran's Day Make sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), in our BoardGameGeek guild, and on BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew take some time to delve into the wonderful world of Cryptozoic deck building games. We also review some other recent favorites and discuss recent news and stories from the world of tabletop.  01:55 - Shout it from the Tabletop 17:19 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 21:50 - At the Table: Mission: Red Planet 26:19 - At the Table: Carcassone South Seas 28:42 - Versus: Naruto Shippuden vs Street Fighter Deck Building Games 52:32 - Final Round: Halloween Games You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@bgapodcast), our BoardGameGeek guild or on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week the BGA team, with Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew sit down to discuss one of the hottest games of the year, Dead of Winter, along with some other recent favorites and a few triggers to our acquisition disorder: 03:51 - Shout it From the Tabletop 14:30 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 23:04 - At the Table: Animal Upon Animal 27:41 - At the Table: Legacy - Testament of Duke de Cressi 29:48 - At the Table: Pirateer 32:53 - Feature Review: Dead of Winter 48:58 - Final Round - United Nations Day Make sure to follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on our guild on BoardGameGeek.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Drew take a closer look at a handful of recent plays including Fresco, Shadows Over Camelot, and our Top Ten Board Games that Could Be RPGs: 01:10 - Shout it from the Tabletop 09:55 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 24:11 - At the Table: Shadows Over Camelot - Merlin's Company 29:10 - At the Table: Fresco 31:28 - At the Table Classics: Race Track 32:47 - Top Ten: Board Game Game that Could Be RPGs 54:25 - Final Round: Exploration Games And as always, make sure to connect with BGA on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and BoardGameGeek in our guild. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew take a look at some of the hot news in the hobby, as well as a full review of Thunder Alley - a game Anthony has been hunting for weeks. We also review Glory to Rome, Castle Panic, and the Summoner Wars Master Set, along with some of our recent Acquisition Disorders: 02:26 - Shout it from the Tabletop 15:35 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 24:36 - At the Table: Summoner Wars Master Set 28:00 - At the Table: Castle Panic 31:46 - At the Table: Glory to Rome 36:18 - Feature Review: Thunder Alley 53:42 - Final Round! Make sure to follow BGA on Twitter, Facebook, and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew compare the merits of two of Antoine Bauza's most relaxing games - Tokaido and Takenoko. The BGA crew also discusses Imperial Settlers as a solo game, Fairy Tale - the precursur to 7 Wonders - and Times Square.  04:16 - Shout it from the Tabletop 13:57 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 21:10 - At the Table Solo Play: Imperial Settlers 26:39 - At the Table: Fairy Tale 29:01 - At the Table: Times Square 33:11 - Feature Review - VERSUS - Takaido vs. Takenoko Be sure to follow the BGA crew on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook, and on BoardGameGeek. You can find us in all of these places and more on BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew look at one of the hot new games being released by Stronghold Games this year, Among the Stars. We also take a closer look at Vikings, Hearthstone's Naxxramas expansion, and Last Chance in our Classic Corner.  03:22 - Shout it from the Tabletop 16:24 - Kicking the Habit 17:11 - Acquistion Disorder Corner 26:30  - At the Table: Hearthstone: Naxxramas 34:17 - At the Table: Vikings 42:52 - At the Table Classics: Last Chance 44:57 - Feature Review: Among the Stars 1:06:09 - Fab Four Question of the Week: Tolkien Week And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and on Board Game Geek. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Anthony, Chris and Daniel talk about some of their favorite quick, light, accessible, and accommodating games for the lunch hour at work and school. We also talk about Galaxy Trucker, Star Realms iOS, and Citadels.  01:30 - Shout it from the Tabletop 11:07 - Kicking the Habit 11:49 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 19:07 - At the Table: Star Realms iOS 23:55 - At the Table: Galaxy Trucker 33:36 - At the Table Classic: Citadels 38:59 - Feature: Top 10 Lunch Hour Games Don't forget to rate us on iTunes! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and make sure to join the BGA guild on BoardGameGeek. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew talk about recent news from and after GenCon, along with one of the hottest games of the summer - Imperial Settlers. We also discuss Friday the 13th from Reiner Knizia, Endeavor, and a classic we were excited to finally get to the table - Power Grid.  02:16 - Shout it from the Tabletop 10:36 - Kicking the Habit 11:17 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 19:27 - At the Table: Friday the 13th 24:38 - At the Table: Endeavor 28:26 - At the Table Classic: Power Grid 34:36 - Feature Review: Imperial Settlers And don't forget to share your questions with the BGA crew on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, the Board Gamer's Anonymous Guild on BGG, and on Facebook and Twitter (@BGAPodcast). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew discuss one of the great acquisition disorder questions of our day - Kemet or Cyclades? We also spend some time discussing Defenders of the Realm and Myster of the Abbey, and Drew takes a dive back to look at Die Macher, a sought after classic.  02:14 - Shout it from the Tabletop 10:05 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 18:18 - Kicking the Habit 22:51 - At the Table: Mystery of the Abbey 29:36 - At the Table: Defenders of the Realm 39:50 - At the Table: Die Macher 43:52 - Feature Review: Kemet vs. Cyclades 01:10:56 - Q&A: Favorite Worker Placement Games Make sure to leave your favorites on the episode thread at BoardGamersAnonymous.com or on Board Game Geek. We're also on Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and Facebook. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a very special episode, Board Gamers Anonymous celebrates one full year of podcasting goodness with a lookback at some of our favorite Year One games. Daniel and Drew return from vacation to join Chris and Anthony in talking about GenCon news, favorite games from year one (like Caverna, Mice and Mystics, Spyrium, and Lords of Waterdeep), and to share two BIG announcements.  06:24 - Shout it From the Tabletop 24:49 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 40:45 - At the Table: Year One Favorites - Caverna 46:19 - Year One Favorites - Lords of Waterdeep 50:21 - Year One Favorites - Mice and Mystics 53:11 - Year One Favorites - Spyrium Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com. And check weekly for Kicking the Habit, our regular Kickstarter update. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a special episode, Drew and Daniel dial in from remote locations (to be disclosed at a later date) while on vacation and talk about their recent plays of Zombies!!!, Airlines Europe, Bruxelles 1893, and the unexpected (and long awaited) acquisition of Marvel Dice Masters, the subject of our feature review.  Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew for these reviews plus our recent acquisition disorders (thanks a lot GenCon!) and recent news in the hobby board gaming industry.  01:38 - The Hotness News 09:36 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 24:04 - At the Table: Zombies!!! 29:41 - At the Table: Airlines Europe 36:45 - At the Table: Bruxelles 1893 45:10 - Feature Review: Marvel Dice Masters - Avengers vs. X-Men Make sure to follow the whole crew on Board Game Geek, Twitter (@BGApodcast), on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode, Daniel joins Anthony, Chris, and Drew remotely from South Carolina to discuss a few of our recent favorites, including Russian Railroads, Flashpoint Fire Rescue, Steam Park, Concept, and Guild Hall. We also talk Spiel Des Jahres and Dice Tower Awars, and argue the merits of classic D&D versus Dungeons and Dragons 4e and the Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition Starter Set.  07:29 - The Hotness News 26:53 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 32:00 - Kicking the Habit 40:00 - At the Table: Guild Hall  50:48 - At the Table: Concept 58:04 - At the Table: Steam Park 1:10:29 - At the Table: Flashpoint Fire Rescue 1:22:25 - Feature Review: Russian Railroads Be sure to follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), Twitter (@BGAPodcast), and you can also connect with us on Board Game Geek. Make sure to send your questions in!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're back at full strength this episode with Daniel in town, and that means tons of new reviews, including a biggie that Anthony has been trying to get to the table for months. Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew as we review Mice and Mystics, Colosseum, and more… 02:04 - The Hotness News 17:17 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 28:29 - Kicking the Habit 32:51 - At the Table: Rise of Augustus 43:44 - At the Table: Game of Thrones: Westeros Intrigue 47:54 - At the Table: Colosseum 1:00:43 - Feature Review: MIce and Mystics And make sure to connect with the BGA team on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com. We're also on Board Game Geek - look for our guild there!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, Anthony, Chris and Drew pit 32 of the best fantasy tabletop games of all time against each other in one epic battle royale to determine which is the best (in our opinion). The full line up includes (scroll down for the podcast embed): Group A Mage Knight Board Game Shadows over Camelot Small world Myth Group B War of the Ring Game of Thrones LCG Avalon Lords of Waterdeep Group C Magic: the Gathering Dungeon! Battlelore 2.0 Tales of the Arabian Nights Group D Descent Ascension Talisman Defenders of the Realm Group E Dungeons & Dragons Smash up Discworld: Ankh Morpork Munchkin Group F Summoner Wars Wiz war D&D: Castle Ravenlof Yggdrasil Group G Rune Wars Seasons Lord of the Rings: LCG Cheaty Mages Group H Mice and Mystics Terra Mystica Citadels Quarriors Get involved and tell us who YOU think should have won (or been included) on BoardGamersAnonymous.com or in our guild on BoardGameGeek.com. You can also follow us on Twitter (@bgapodcast) and on Facebook (http://www.facebook.c

Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew review a handful of recent favorites including Knuckle Sammich, Turkey My Mayonnaise, and High Tail It. Daniel also announces an important new endeavor for the BGA team and we review Freedome: The Underground Railroad.  00:56 - The Hotness News 09:43 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 23:10 - Kicking the Habit 26:49 - At the Table: Knuckle Sammich 31:37 - At the Table: Turkey My Mayonnaise 36:29 - At the Table: Dubious Alliance 37:21 - At the Table: High Tail It 40:20 - At the Table: Anthony Visits Pittsburgh 43:45 - Feature Review: Freedom The Underground Railroad Make sure to follow BGA on Twitter (@BGAPodcast) on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) and on Board Game Geek. You can also read our most recent articles on BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Anthony, Chris and Daniel discuss the hot new dungeo crawler, Myth, along with a few classics like Alhambra, DC Deck Builder and In the Year of the Dragon, Anthony and Daniel also dig into the compelling simplicity of Hearthstone on the iPad and we celebrate big news for the podcast! 00:36 - The Hotness News 06:40 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 20:55 - Kicking the Habit 32:45 - On the Table: Hearthstone 44:19 - At the Table: Alhambra 51:41 - At the Table: DC Deck Building Game 58:56 - At the Table: In the Year of the Dragon 1:09:04 - Featured Review: Myth You can find Board Gamers Anonymous on Twitter (@BGAPodcast), on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), on the Dice Tower Network (http://www.dicetowernetwork.com) and on our guild on Board Game Geek. Be sure to check out the BGA website as well, BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Episode 28, Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew discuss the multiple award nominee - Lewis and Clark - along with a few other recent favorites including our early playthrough of Evolution, Daniel's love affair with Betrayal at the House on the Hill, and a recent happy find in the bargain bin, Hotel Samoa.  00:28 - The Hotness News 11:34 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 20:36 - Kicking the Habit 28:05 - At the Table: Evolution 37:32 - At the Table: Betrayal at the House on the Hill 44:55 - At the Table: Hotel Samoa 49:20 - At the Table: Can't Stop 51:12 - Feature Review: Lewis and Clark Don't forget to check out BoardGamersAnonymous.com, where you'll find in-depth articles and reviews to supplement our regular podcast. You can also follow us on Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel, and Drew discuss some of their recent plays including Coal Baron, Gravwell, Buccaneer Bones, and What the Food?, and we take a closer look at Rivet Wars. A big congratulations to Dan and Kim who were recently engaged too!  01:18 - Congratulations! 03:11 - The Hotness News 06:31 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 17:09 - At the Table: Coal Baron 20:38 - At the Table: Buccaneer Bones 23:54 - At the Table: Gravwell 30:31 - At the Table: What the Food?! 37:38 - Feature Review: Rivet Wars And don't forget to connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), on Twitter (@BGAPodcast) and on Board Game Geek in Guild 1735.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy