Board Gamers Anonymous – Details, episodes & analysis

As we prepare for the epic 10 week Top 100 countdown starting on September 3, we look at our current top 100 lists and pull 5 games each to enshrine in the inaugural class of the BGA Hall of Fame.

• Question of the Week: What game is in your personal hall of fame - an all-timer you'll never not appreciate?
• Acquisition Disorders: I, Napoleon, Chicago '68
• At the Table Reviews: Maki Master, Path of Civilization

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This week we're celebrating 11 years of BGA! As is our annual tradition, we're taking a deep dive into the last year of episodes (and gaming) to look at the acquisition disorders, reviews, and features we loved most, and how we feel about gaming in 2024.

• Question of the Week: What's your number one game experience of the last 12 months (game played, event attended, moment experienced)?
• Acquisition Disorders: Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age, Galileo Galilei
• At the Table Reviews: Ezra and Nehemiah, Comic Hunters

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Anthony's away this week, so Chris from Board Games for the Better joins the podcast to discuss the award nominations for Origins Game Fair and the Spiel des Jahres, both recently announced.

• Question of the Week: Anthony’s away, so what did YOU play this week? And how would YOU rate it?
• Acquisition Disorders: Sovereign: Fall of Wormwood, Ada's Dream
• At the Table Reviews: Thunder Road: Vendetta, Clank!: Catacombs

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This week, we're looking at the very best of the best Kickstarter companies—the companies and creators who have done the most with Kickstarter since its launch.

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First up is our question of the week: What are you most trusted (or backed) board game companies on Kickstarter and why?

• Acquisition Disorders: The Fox Experiment, Clinic Deluxe Biohazard Expansion

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This week, we’re looking at the worst of the worst in rulebooks for board games that were made worse (or at least harder to read) because of their poor instructions. 

First up is our question of the week: Alright, folks. Enough of the terrible rulebooks (episode pending, I promise!); what are the very BEST rulebooks you've ever encountered. Rodney Smith videos don't count.

• Acquisition Disorders: Crossing Oceans, Rivet Wars: Reloaded
• At the Table Reviews: Founders of Teotihuacan, Messina 1347

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NOTE: Founders of Teotihuacan was provided as a review copy by Board and Dice

This week, we’re looking at the ten best games from designer, Richard Garfield, he of Magic: the Gathering fame.

First up is our question of the week: What are the most important elements of a game day to set the ambiance? (e.g. music, food, lighting)

Acquisition Disorders: Keyforge: Winds of Exchange, Lying Pirates

At the Table Reviews: Scooby Doo: The Board Game

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This week, we’re looking at the BoardGameGeek hotness for the end of August, into September 2022.

First up is our question of the week: What is the one word you would use to describe yourself as a gamer?

Acquisition Disorders: Revive, Woodcraft

At the Table Reviews: Trekking through History, Don't Go in There

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This week, we’re looking at one of the great publishers of the last twenty years: Czech Games Edition (CGE). We’ll run down our top 10 of their games.

First up is our question of the week: What kind of board game topics or discussions would you like to hear more of (from us or just in general)?

Acquisition Disorders: Tiletum, Ark Nova: Aquarius

At the Table Reviews: Framework

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We're celebrating our 9th anniversary this month, and that means it's times to look back on the last year and what made it so special. Listen for our favorite acquisition disorders, at the table reviews, and features of year 9. 

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But, first we asked the listeners our question of the week: What's a genre/mechanic you'd like your favorite game designer to explore further (e.g. a Stefan Feld roll and write or Uwe Rosenberg cooperative game)?

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This week, we’re looking at one of the great publishers of the last twenty years: Czech Games Edition (CGE). We’ll run down our top 10 of their games.

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Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon

Go to https://magicspoon.com/BGA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BGA at checkout to save five dollars off your order!

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First up is our question of the week: What games would you consider part of the modern hobby board gaming "canon"? Must plays that should be on everyone's table.See the answers here as well: https://boardgamersanonymous.com/question-week-august-8-2022/ 

Acquisition Disorders: Ark Nova Zoo Map Pack 1, HeroScape: Age of Annihilation

At the Table Reviews: Golem, Gutenberg

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