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Board Game Hot Takes

Board Game Hot Takes

300 episodes

We tell you how a board game experience felt - just minutes after we finish playing. Three unique points of view. No non-game nonsense.

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  1. Top 5 Games We Want to Play in 2024

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 175

    In Episode 175 we discuss the top 5 games we want to play in 2024. We also review last years' lists and look back on the games we got played. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction Last Year 1:02 #5 Adam Last Year -…

  2. Dune: Imperium - Uprising

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 175

    In Episode 174 we provide our hot take review of Dune: Imperium - Uprising covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on the quantity of published board games and…

  3. You Asked, We Answered - Mailbag Episode #1

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 173

    In episode 173, we answer listeners questions in our first ever mailbag episode. Then we discuss some games that have been on our table including Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, Planet Unknown, Azul, and Agricola.…

  4. BGG Con 2023 Recap (19 Games Discussed)

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 172

    In Episode 172 Tim discusses his 5 days spent at BGG Con 2023 including tips about attending a con, con experiences and many games played. We also discuss a poll about favorite gaming experiences. Timestamps: 00:00…

  5. Board Games As Stories Part 4 - Top 5 Conclusions

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 171

    In Episode 171 we conclude our series about how board games can use the same structure as a story and give you a similar arc. In this fourth part we talk about games that have a great conclusion. Timestamps: 00:00…

  6. Age of Innovation

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 170

    In Episode 170 we provide our hot take review of Age of Innovation covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on gaming with your partner/spouse and then we…

  7. Board Games as Stories Part 3 - Top 5 Climaxes

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 169

    In Episode 169 we continue our series about how board games can use the same structure as a story and give you a similar arc. In this third part we talk about games that have a great climax. Timestamps: 00:00…

  8. Hot Topic - Game Night Etiquette

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 168

    In Episode 168 we look at some recommended tips for game night etiquette and discuss whether those work for us. We also re-visit the Castles of Burgundy and discuss how some games make it hard to revisit them and then…

  9. Board Games as Stories Part 2 - Top 5 Build-ups

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 167

    In Episode 167 we continue our series about how board games can use the same structure as a story and give you a similar arc. In this second part we talk about games that do the 'build-up' or development well.…

  10. Nucleum

    · 53 min · Episode 166

    In Episode 166 we provide our hot take review of Nucleum covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. Then we discuss some board games on our table including the Viticulture Wine…

  11. Board Games as Stories Part 1 - Top 5 Intros

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 165

    In Episode 165 we kickoff a series about how board games can use the same structure as a story and give you a similar arc. In the first part we talk about games that do the 'Intro' well. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction…

  12. Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 164

    In Episode 164 we provide our hot take review of Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll related to what…

  13. BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 2 Coverage (10 Games Discussed)

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 163

    In Episode 163 we discuss the second half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 4 gamers, 5 days, 18 games played. In this episode we discuss 10 of those games including several that were new to us. Timestamps: 00:00…

  14. BGHT Portland Con 2023 Part 1 Coverage (8 Games Discussed)

    · 59 min · Episode 162

    In Episode 162 we discuss the first half of our semi-annual BGHT convention. 4 gamers, 5 days, 18 games played. In this episode we discuss 8 of those games including several that were new to us. We kick it off by…

  15. Top 5 Incoming Crowdfunded Board Games 2023

    · 1 h 14 min · Episode 161

    In Episode 161 we discuss the top 5 incoming crowdfunded board games that each of us are excited to receive. We take a look back at last year's list to see what's been delivered and how they hit for us as well. We…

  16. Spirit Island

    · 59 min · Episode 160

    In Episode 160 we provide our hot take review of Spirit Island covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also celebrate our 3 year anniversary of the podcast by sharing some of…

  17. Expeditions

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 159

    In Episode 159 we provide our hot take review of Expeditions covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about whether games set in the same universe as other…

  18. Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 158

    In Episode 158 we provide our hot take review of Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about watching new releases…

  19. Top 5 Games with Asymmetric Player Powers

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 157

    In Episode 157 we each discuss our top 5 favorite board games including asymmetric player powers. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Discussion on Asymmetric Player Powers 09:49 Top 5 games with asymmetric player…

  20. The Voyages of Marco Polo

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 156

    In Episode 156 we provide our hot take review of The Voyages of Marco Polo covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about large box editions of games. Then…

  21. Cyclades: Legendary Edition

    · 57 min · Episode 155

    In Episode 155 we provide our hot take review of Cyclades: Legendary Edition covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about storing board games horizontally…

  22. Wolves

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 154

    In Episode 154 we provide our hot take review of Wolves covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about thinking about designing board games. Then we…

  23. Our Partners' Top 5 Board Games

    · 50 min

    In Episode 153 Tim and Adam's partners, Danielle and Sarah, join the show to discuss their top 5 games. Please excuse the lower quality audio and some background noise due to the unique recording space we were in for…

  24. Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (1-10)

    · 1 h 22 min

    In Episode 152 we finish the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Top Games of All Time 03:21 Tim #10 The Castles of Burgundy 05:26 Adam #10 Blood…

  25. Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (11-20)

    · 1 h 26 min

    In Episode 151 we continue the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 11-20. We also discuss a poll on how important balance is in board games. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Poll: How…

  26. Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (21-30)

    · 1 h 27 min · Episode 150

    In Episode 150 we continue the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 21-30. We also discuss a poll on looking for game stores when travelling. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Poll: Do you…

  27. Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (31-40)

    · 1 h 29 min · Episode 149

    In Episode 149 we start the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40. We also discuss a poll on expressing your board game love in public. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Poll: How do…

  28. Darwin's Journey

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 148

    In Episode 148 we provide our hot take review of Darwin's Journey covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about receiving board games with missing or…

  29. Heat: Pedal to the Metal Vs. Downforce

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 147

    In Episode 147 we provide our hot take reviews of Heat: Petal to the Medal and Downforce covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also compare the two and discuss which we liked…

  30. Revive

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 146

    In Episode 146 we provide our hot take review of Revive covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about storing board game components. Then we discuss some…

  31. BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 2 (10 Games Discussed)

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 145

    In Episode 145 we wrap up our discussion of BGHT SedonaCon - our semi-annual gaming weekend. We cover 10 of the games we played that weekend and discussed the rest on part 1 last week. We also discuss a poll on…

  32. BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 1 (7 Games Discussed)

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 144

    In Episode 144 we discuss our time at BGHT SedonaCon - our semi-annual gaming weekend. We cover 7 of the games we played that weekend and will discuss the rest on Part 2 next week. We also discuss a poll on replacing…

  33. Top 5 IPs We Want In Board Games

    · 1 h 07 min

    In Episode 143 we each discuss our top 5 intellectual properties that we'd like to see turned into board games. We also discuss how we feel about the use of IP in board games. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40…

  34. Our Golden Geek Award Votes

    · 1 h 18 min · Episode 142

    In Episode 142 we discuss our votes for the 2022 Golden Geek Awards and cast our votes live while recording. We also discuss a poll about which activity makes your favorite game night. Twitter Poll Results: Learn and…

  35. Scythe

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 141

    In Episode 141 we provide our hot take review of Scythe covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about whether past experience with a designer may keep you…

  36. Mosaic: A Story of Civilization

    · 56 min · Episode 140

    In Episode 140 we provide our hot take review of Mosaic: A Story of Civilization covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about how board game awards impact…

  37. Earth

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 139

    In Episode 139 we provide our hot take review of Earth covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about nature as a board game theme. Twitter Poll Results:…

  38. Hasta la Vista, Baby - 10 Games Getting Terminated

    · 52 min · Episode 138

    In Episode 138 we each discuss 5 games that will be leaving our collection. We talk about why these games are leaving, why they weren't getting played, and in some cases, what's replaced them on the shelves. We also…

  39. Yokohama

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 137

    In Episode 137 we provide our hot take review of Yokohama covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll on paying more than MSRP for a board game. Twitter Poll…

  40. 2-Player Deck Duelers

    · 49 min · Episode 136

    In Episode 136 we provide our hot take reviews of 3 different 2-player deck dueling cards including Air, Land, and Sea, Radlands, and Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game. We also discuss a poll on preferred length for 2…

  41. Distilled

    · 55 min · Episode 135

    In Episode 135 we provide our hot take review of Distilled covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll on board game terminology. Twitter Poll Results:…

  42. Top 5 Games over 1,000 on BGG

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 134

    In Episode 134 we each discuss our top 5 favorite board games that are ranked with a number higher than 1,000 on Board Game Geek 'top games of all time' list and talk about why we like them, whether we think they…

  43. Tapestry - Fantasies & Futures AND Dune: Imperium - Immortality

    · 59 min · Episode 133

    In Episode 133 we feature a couple of really exciting expansions including Tapestry - Fantasies & Futures and Dune: Imperium - Immortality covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the…

  44. A Feast for Odin

    · 54 min · Episode 132

    In Episode 132 we provide our hot take review of A Feast for Odin covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll on if you special order games through your local…

  45. Dungeon Petz

    · 41 min · Episode 131

    In Episode 131 we provide our hot take review of Dungeon Petz covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll on if you feel bad or upset when hearing a reviewer…

  46. Endless Winter: Paleoamericans

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 130

    In Episode 130 we provide our hot take review of Endless Winter: Paleoamericans covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss one time use games (legacy, escape room,…

  47. BGG Top 101-200 Unplayed Analysis

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 129

    In Episode 129 we take a look at games 101-200 on the Board Game Geek 'top games of all time' list and discuss the games on that list that we haven't played. We list the top 5 games we each want to play from that list…

  48. 2022 Look Back and Board Game Awards

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 128

    In Episode 128 we look back at the games we played in 2022 and talk about our biggest hits, and biggest misses in 2022. This includes games that were published in 2022 but also games that were new to us in 2022. We…

  49. Chaos in the Old World

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 127

    In Episode 127 we provide our hot take review of Chaos in the Old World covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss the best board game randomization components.…

  50. Sol: Last Days of a Star

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 126

    In Episode 126 we provide our hot take review of Sol: Last Days of a Star covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about how many times on average you get a…

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