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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.
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Episode 588: 13 Years of BGA — Taking on the BGG Top 100 Board Gamers Anonymous is officially 13 years old! To celebrate, Chris is joined by Tim and Game Master Dave, together on the podcast for the very first time, for a special look at the BoardGameGeek Top 100 games. All three of us are diving into the list and giving our hot takes: the games that deserve their spots, the ones that should be higher, the ones we can't believe are still there, and the sacred cows we're willing to knock down a few pegs. After 13 years of talking board games, we've accumulated plenty of opinions, and we're not keeping them to ourselves. Most importantly, a huge thank you to all of the friends who have been part of BGA over the years (especially Anthony) and to every listener who has downloaded an episode, shared the show, sent us a message, argued with one of our lists, or kept coming back week after week. And an extra special thank you to our Patreon backers, whose support helps make BGA possible. We couldn't have made it to 13 years without all of you. Here's to 13 years of Board Gamers Anonymous, and plenty more games, debates, rankings, and questionable opinions still to come! Support BGA on Patreon and get ad-free episodes and bonus BGA content: https://www.patreon.com/c/bga Check out the recently updated BGA website: www.boardgamersanonymous.com Connect with Board Gamers Anonymous: Facebook: www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social Website: www.boardgamersanonymous.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 587: The Clue Is…10 Games That Keep You Guessing The clue is…a great game night! Chris and Tim count down 10 games built around giving clues, deciphering hints, and guessing the right words or numbers. Some clues will lead straight to the answer, while others may leave everyone wondering what their teammates were thinking. In Roll for Preview, Chris checks out DC Deck-Building Game: Green Lantern Corps, while Tim heads Abroad. Then, in Roll for Review, Chris puts the pedal to the prehistoric metal with Dino Racer, and Tim shares his thoughts on Whistle Mountain, Rebirth, and Hoplomachus: Origins. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris is joined by Game Master Dave for an episode packed with previews, reviews, and a dive into the world of solitaire gaming. Roll for Preview: Chris checks out Reiner Knizia’s Medici Traders, a tile auction game that brings a new spin to the classic Medici system, while Dave digs into Drillers. Roll for Review: Chris stomps into King of Tokyo: Godzilla, while Dave tackles Lumberjacks with Rocket Launchers, Hot Streak, and Flip 7. Then it’s time for Solitaire Game Commander Dave! Dave takes command of the table to explore solo gaming, including Agricola, Master of Britain, B-17: Queen of the Skies, and The Hunters: German U-Boats at War, 1939–43. What makes these games work when there’s nobody sitting across the table from you, and what can modern solo games learn from them? Auctions, drilling, kaiju, lumberjacks, horse racing, card games, and commanding an entire table by yourself- it’s another week of Board Gamers Anonymous! If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gen Con 2026 Postgame Report! Gen Con is in the books, and Chris and Tim are breaking down the biggest news, announcements, and games coming out of another record-breaking year in Indianapolis. More than 74,000 gamers showed up and brought rain, leaking roofs, tornado warnings, and plenty of tabletop chaos with them. We cover the growing presence of massive IPs like Dungeons & Dragons, World of Warcraft, Star Wars, Stormlight Archive, and Dungeon Crawler Carl before diving into the games that caught our attention, including Entropy, Gruntz, Drillers, Kokeshi, Layers, Three Witches, Thunder Road: Ignition, The Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit, and more. Then it’s Roll for Review, with Tim hitting the table with Moon Colony Bloodbath, Finspan, and more. The crowds were bigger, the announcements were louder, and somehow the cardboard survived. It’s our Gen Con 2026 Postgame Report! If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In anticipation of Christopher Nolan's epic take on The Odyssey, Chris and Tim set sail in search of board games that capture the timeless themes of Homer's legendary journey. From perilous voyages and impossible choices to cunning strategy, loyalty, monsters, and the long road home, discover tabletop adventures that evoke the spirit of one of history's greatest stories. Plus, in Roll for Preview, Chris digs into Rosalie: A Rosy Game of Gardening, while Tim heads to the wizarding world with Defenders of Hogwarts. Then it's time for Roll for Review as Chris takes a look at the travel-friendly Wingspan Pocket, and Tim shares his thoughts on Oh, My Pigeons! and Dizzle. Whether you're a fan of mythology, movies, or memorable game nights, this episode is an odyssey worth taking. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The World Cup has come to the tabletop! In this special tournament episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim continue their World Cup of Board Game Designers, where the greatest designers from around the globe represent their countries of origin in a head-to-head bracket to determine who deserves the championship trophy. This week, the competition heats up as we enter the Sweet 16, with legendary designers facing off in epic matchups based on their influence, innovation, iconic games, and lasting impact on the hobby. Will Germany's design powerhouse continue its dominance? Can France, Italy, or the United States pull off an upset? Which countries will survive to advance to the Elite Eight? Grab your bracket and play along as Chris and Tim debate the toughest matchups in board gaming history. Feature Review: 🏆 The World Cup of Board Game Designers – Sweet 16 Who are you picking to cut down the nets and become the greatest board game designer of all time? If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Love Cascadia but looking for your next favorite game? Chris and Tim explore a collection of board games that share a satisfying blend of thoughtful decision-making, relaxing gameplay, and rewarding puzzle-solving. From tile-laying and spatial planning to completing patterns and balancing multiple scoring objectives, they highlight games that scratch the same itch while offering unique twists. Roll for Preview Chris: Kemet: The Gates of Thonis Tim: 8 Dragons Roll for Review Tim: Nippon: Genro and Nippon: Zaibatsu Chris: Container Whether you're searching for another nature-inspired puzzler or simply enjoy games that challenge you to optimize every placement, this episode is packed with recommendations for fans of elegant strategy games. Tune in as Chris and Tim break down what makes Cascadia so compelling and reveal the titles that deserve a spot on your table next. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Game Master Dave returns from the convention circuit with tales from the gaming tables, standout discoveries, and memorable moments in our feature segment, Game Master Dave's Convention Report. In Roll for Preview, Dave looks ahead to the geopolitical strategy game World Order, while Chris previews The Terror: Can You Survive the French Revolution?, a tense historical experience where survival is anything but guaranteed. Then it's time for Roll for Review. Dave shares his thoughts on the classic abstract strategy game Ingenious and the fantasy-themed Diplomancy: The Golden Blade. Chris rounds out the reviews with Rebuilding Chicago, a city-building game focused on restoring and reshaping the Windy City. Join us for another week of board game news, previews, reviews, and discussion from around the tabletop. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building Up! This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, we're reaching new heights with our feature review of the Top 10 Games That Build Skyward! From towering structures to layered landscapes, we're celebrating games that feature vertical building mechanics—without venturing into dexterity-game territory. In our Roll for Preview segment, Tim takes a look at Hover - A Surprisingly Brutal Hummingbird Game, while Chris explores the deluxe Concordia Special Edition. Then, in Roll for Review, Tim shares his thoughts on Super Motherload, Mezo, and The Glade. Chris reports back on the epic conflict in Dune: War for Arrakis, the sprawling civilization-building experience in Civolution, and the galactic battles in Star Wars: Battle of Hoth. Join us as we stack, build, and climb our way through some of tabletop gaming's most impressive vertical experiences! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Sweet Spot: Six Players What's the ideal player count for a board game? This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim dive into one of gaming's most debated topics: games that are at their absolute best with six players. From epic table experiences to hidden gems that shine with a full group, we discuss what makes six the magic number and highlight some of our favorite titles that hit that sweet spot. In our Roll for Preview segment, Tim takes a look at War of the Dragon: The Wheel of Time, while Chris previews Antifascist Tooth Fairy, Game Changer: Home Edition, and The Official Cyberpunk Trading Card Game. Then, in Roll for Review, Chris shares his thoughts on Canvas Critters, and Tim reviews Pixies. Join us for another week of board game news, previews, reviews, and discussion from around the tabletop. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com. 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If You Like Point Salad, Try… takes a look at some of our favorite games that scratch that same satisfying combo-building, engine-crafting, and point-chasing itch! We dive into a variety of games that offer players meaningful choices, clever synergies, and that ever-important feeling of turning a handful of simple actions into a mountain of points. In our preview segment, we take an early look at Terraforming Mars: The Legacy of Mars, the newest evolution of the beloved Mars franchise, and hit the hardwood with Nothing But Net, a fast-paced basketball-themed game full of tense shots and strategic playmaking. Then, in our review segment, we tune up for Luthier, a beautifully crafted game of instrument making, reputation building, and strategic planning, before braving the frozen heights of Nunatak: Temple of Ice, where players work together and compete to construct an icy monument in the harsh Antarctic landscape. If you enjoy games that reward clever planning, combo creation, and maximizing every move, this episode is packed with recommendations and discussion for your next favorite tabletop experience! If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com 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.boardgamersanonymous.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the table! This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Tim joins us for a deep dive into his gaming history and experiences. for the Voice of our Gamers! Roll for Preview: The Lord of the Rings: Ascension and Reavers of Midgard Roll for Review: Eternal Decks, Magical Athlete, and Planet Unknown If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com 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.boardgamersanonymous.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the table! Game Master Dave joins us at the table this week! This week, Dave takes us through a bunch of game reviews: The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, LOTR Duel for Middle Earth, British Tank Ace, Gettysburg: Badges of Courage, Cradle of Civilization, and RA! And Chris previews: Earth Express and Behind the Lens! If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com 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.boardgamersanonymous.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the table! And join us for a final time with Anthony at the table. This week, we are talking about the Games that change us forever! We preview: The Official Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, Arcs: Beyond the Reach, Barrage: Earned Authority, Clinic Deluxe: the Big box by Alban Viard We review: Druids of Edora If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com and read the newest journal of tabletop gaming! Volume 3, Issue 1 is out now! 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.boardgamersanonymous.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we preview The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit and review Fantasy Realms: Greek Legends, Trismegistus (2026)! Our feature is Anthony's Final Top 100 update, all-time! If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com and read the newest journal of tabletop gaming! Volume 3, Issue 1 is out now! 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.boardgamersanonymous.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It all comes down to this! 64 of the greatest board game mechanics, down to our Sweet 16, Final Four, and then, our Number 1 Board Game Mechanic! Which mechanic is top?! Find out now, with Chris & Anthony. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com and read the newest journal of tabletop gaming! Volume 3, Issue 1 is out now! 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.boardgamersanonymous.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the podcast, we go a bit mad with our yearly Board Game Bracket. This year, it is the best board game mechanics! And we also get a bit sad with Anthony's announcement. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com and read the newest journal of tabletop gaming! Volume 3, Issue 1 is out now! 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.boardgamersanonymous.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(Sorry for the late upload from last week! Stay tuned for this week's regularly scheduled episode in a couple of days). Anthony and Chris take a look at some of their favorite types of games: tableau builders set in nature. Find out which ten games make the list and why they're the best of the bunch. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com. Volume III Issue 1 is now live. Contents Goodbye to the Compleat Strategist? Roll for Preview: Mage Knight: Emergence — The Portal to Power Roll for Review: 7 Wonders Dice, Corvids Feature: Top 10 Nature-Based Tableau Engine Builders 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony and Chris dig into the full list of nominees (all 120 of them!!) for the Origins Awards, recently announced of June's Origins Game Fair. Plus more discussion of AI's impact on the industry, and Hasbro's recent comments on the future use of AI in MTG and D&D. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com. The CFP is up for Volume IV of the journal. Contents MTG and D&D (Will they or won't they go there with AI)? Roll for Preview: Re;MATCH Roll for Review: Point Galaxy, Up or Down? Feature: Origins Game Fair Awards 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Game Master Dave joins Chris this week to talk about the nuts and bolts of running a board game convention in the lead up to Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com. The CFP is up for Volume IV of the journal. Contents Continue Fallout between Rodney and Chaz Roll for Preview: Concordia Special Edition, Citadel Duels Roll for Review: SETI, Civolution Feature: From Meeple to Megacon 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.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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