Board Gamers Anonymous is a podcast about tabletop board gamers and the insane fun they have at the table together - from Euros like Food Chain Magnate, Caverna...
It's that time of year again - let's look at the most anticipated games of the year ahead, featuring more than 60 games, expansions, and rereleases that we're (mostly) excited to see and play in the coming year.Plus we announce the launch of the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft League. Learn more about the league and how to signup as a Patreon backer (at any level).Spots are limited, and the competition is heating up! Do you have what it takes to create a company with so many hot games that it sets your Kallax on fire?! Join the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft and prove it!If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.NOTE: We had some recording platform issues this week so apologies in advance for any audio weirdness.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Episode 508 - BGA Awards 2024
We take a look back at the best games of 2024, with rundowns of 10 categories, plus a first time inclusion of the Listeners' Choice picks for each category. Listen for our picks in:Best Digital ImplementationBest Family GameBest Strategy GameBest Overlooked GemBest Crowdfunding CampaignBest Cooperative GameBest 2.0 ReleaseBest Solo GameBest ExpansionGame of the YearIf you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Episode 507 - 2024 Year in Review
We look back at all the many games we were most excited about at the start of the year to see if they were good, if we had a chance to play them, and overall what our impression of the year was in 2024. Question of the Week: If your local library could only shelve three board games, which three would you recommend they start with to reach as many people as possible?Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/TpJ8u5a7ymCheck out Anthony's Top 10 TV Shows and Movies in Patreon: www.patreon.com/bgaIf you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Episode 506 - Game Design Quantity vs. Quality w/ Geof Gambill
We're thrilled to have Geof Gambill back on the show, who previously hosted The Long View, to discuss game design quantity vs. quality. Join us for a lengthy discussion about how games have evolved, where they can sometimes go wrong, and what successful decision spaces look like for us in 2024. =====Check out Victory Points: First Article is up from Mel Gomez-Erickson: "Finding Safety in Blood on the Clocktower’s Community of Liars"https://boardgameacademics.com/finding-safety-in-blood-on-the-clocktowers-community-of-liars/=====Acquisition Disorders: Vestige, Storyfold, Dogs of War, Arkham Horror: Love LetterAt the Table Reviews: Unconscious Mind, Windmill Valley, ReykholtIf you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Episode 505 - The 12 Days of Games Challenge!
This week, we're looking at 12 games that fit the theme of the season. That is, counting down from 12! Enjoy twelve games with numbers in their titles, plus a rundown of some of the games we've been playing lately, and our recap of PAX Unplugged 2024. Question of the Week: Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring: Two Decades Limited Edition, Board & Dice Accessories and Deluxe ComponentsAt the Table Reviews: Souvenirs from Venice, Tabriz, Sparks, Draft & Write Records, HarvestAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Board Gamers Anonymous is a podcast about tabletop board gamers and the insane fun they have at the table together - from Euros like Food Chain Magnate, Caverna, and Gaia Project to American Style games like Rising Sun, Gloomhaven, and more.