Board Gamers Anonymous
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 548
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
BGA Episode 344 - Gen Con 2021 Hotness
Gen Con has come and gone, but what games were the hottest? We talk about the convention (that we didn't make it to), and the games worth playing out of it.
First up, though, is our question of the…
00:49:21 |
Sat 25 Sep 2021
BGA Episode 343 - Gen Con and In-Flight Report Reaction
Gen Con is this week and while we're not attending for the first time in 7 years, we're keeping a close eye on goings on, including our reactions to the Fantasy Flight In-Flight Report.
First up, t…
01:14:59 |
Fri 17 Sep 2021
BGA Episode 342 - What is Board Gaming? Making a Better Hobby
Our trip through the board gaming metaverse continues as we discuss...board gaming! Our thoughts on the hobby, our background in it, and our goals for the future.
First up, though, is our question …
01:36:16 |
Mon 13 Sep 2021
BGA Episode 341 - What is BGA? Making a Better Podcast
This week's episode of BGA is a special one in which we get a little bit meta, a little bit reflective, and a whole lot transparent about the show, how it came about, and what we think of our current…
01:27:38 |
Fri 03 Sep 2021
BGA Episode 340 - BGG Hotness September 2021
This week we’re looking at the current BGG hotness as we wrap up August and move into September.
First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your biggest disappointment (in terms of game r…
01:19:28 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
BGA Episode 339 - 8th Anniversary Special!
Eight years! How did time pass so quickly? It's once again time for our annual anniversary special in which we look at the last year, including our favorite segments of the last ~50+ shows.
First …
01:10:44 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
BGA Episode 338 - Listener Feedback
This week we’re taking questions and feedback from the community. Thank you to everyone who provided insights, feedback, questions, and more for our annual episode discussing all the things you all w…
01:26:26 |
Fri 13 Aug 2021
Episode 337 - Board Game Olympics 2021: Top Game Based on a Sport
This week we’re closing out our two-week Olympic Games specials, focusing on the best games that are based on a real-world sport.
Join us for a discussion of the games that draw directly on their n…
00:55:40 |
Fri 06 Aug 2021
BGA Episode 336 - Board Game Olympics 2021: Top Game Named for a Country
This week we're opening up our two-week Olympic Games specials, starting with the best games named specifically for a country.
Join us for a discussion of the games that draw directly on their name…
01:02:01 |
Fri 30 Jul 2021
BGA Episode 335 - BGG Hotness August 2021
This week we’re looking at the current BGG hotness as we wrap up July and move into August.
First up, though, is our question of the week: What games have the biggest gap between the promise of the…
01:04:10 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
BGA Episode 334 - Coffee Traders + Dice Tower Award Winners
This week we’re discussing all the winners of the 2020 Dice Tower Awards, plus a couple of big reviews of recent releases.
First up, though, is our question of the week: What board game sequel wou…
01:21:07 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
BGA Episode 333 - Top Ten Board Game Expansion Types
This week we’re discussing the best types of board game expansions - what new modules, gameplay tweaks, and enhancements work best? We'll tell you!
First up, though, is our question of the week:
Ad…
01:29:29 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
BGA Episode 332 - BGG Hotness July 2021
This week we’re discussing the BGG Hotness for July - the top 15 games currently on Board Game Geek, why they are there, and why you should care.
First up, though, is our question of the week: What…
01:11:18 |
Sat 03 Jul 2021
BGA Episode 331 - Top Ten Games to Play Outside + Games from Around the World
This week we’re discussing the 10 best games to play outside as the summer months warm-up and the parks and backyards become viable gaming spaces.
Due to some technical issues, our episode is a bit…
00:47:43 |
Thu 24 Jun 2021
BGA Episode 330 - A Very Special Episode of BGA
This week, Anthony is out of town, so we're bringing you a very special episode, featuring the first episodes of both Chris's and Anthony's walkthrough of their collections, previously released as Pa…
01:05:01 |
Wed 16 Jun 2021
BGA Episode 329: Best Games to Simply Teach Specific Mechanics
This week we’re the best games you can play to teach specific mechanics that are common in board games. Some are gateway games, some are not, but all are mechanically sound ways to teach someone how …
01:11:05 |
Thu 10 Jun 2021
BGA Episode 328 - Is Crowdfunding killing board game expansions?
This week we’re discussing a recent Polygon article discussing how Kickstarter is killing the traditional board game expansion. Read the full article here: https://www.polygon.com/22458363/crowdfundi…
01:03:21 |
Thu 03 Jun 2021
BGA Episode 327 - BGG Hotness June 2021
This week we’re discussing the fifteen hottest games on Board Game Geek, what got them there and whether you should pay attention to them in the weeks to come.
First up, though, is our question of …
01:07:13 |
Thu 27 May 2021
BGA Episode 326 - Spiel des Jahres Nominees for 2021
This week we’re discussing the recently announced nominees for the 2021 Spiel des Jahres awards - all three categories and the recommendations. How good is this year's list?
First up, though, is ou…
01:21:49 |
Thu 20 May 2021
BGA Episode 325 - Talk me out of buying/backing...Mosaic - A Story of Civilization
This week we’re discussing the big new Kickstarter that just hit, Mosaic: A Story of Civilization, and why we shouldn't back it. If you're interested in learning more about the game (and why Anthony …
01:10:00 |
Thu 13 May 2021
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