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...
This week we asked you all what games have an overabundance of 10 or 1 point ratings in Board Game Geek, and we explore why this happens, some of the funny things people have to say about these games, and how to navigate the crowdfundification of online board game ratings.
Patreon this week: Backers check out Chris's top 20 TV shows of all time
Join us at Level Up Retreat in Woodbridge, NJ this weekend
Roll for Preview: Darwin's Journey Oceania
Roll for Review: The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game
Feature: Best or Worst Game Ever?
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:12:24
Episode 511 - Choose Your Table! 4-hour Epic or 4 Light Games?
Join us as we explore answers from our community about whether it would be more fun to play a single epic, 4-hour game or four separate lighter games of an hour each.
Patreon this week: Anthony's Top 10 Video Games of 2024
Roll for Preview: Master of Orion: Ad Astra
Roll for Review: Black Forest
Feature: Choose Your Table!
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:06:27
Episode 510 - Gifts that Got Us Into Gaming
To kick off 2025 proper, we're launching a new format, featuring the voices of our listeners and community members. This week, we discuss the gifts that got us into gaming and had a big impact on our lives. Plus a review of SETI and more.
Special thanks to new Patreon backer Emily for joining us at the table, and to all of our contributors for their input on the episode this week (names below).
Patreon this Week: Chris's Top 10 Movies
The State of Play: Join us at the Level Up Retreat 1/31-2/2 in Morristown, NJ
Fantasy Board Game Draft: Full! Thanks to everyone who joined.
Roll for Preview: Fishspan
Roll for Review: SETI
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:06:03
Episode 509 - Most Anticipated Games of 2025
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
--------
1:18:29
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 Implementation
Best Family Game
Best Strategy Game
Best Overlooked Gem
Best Crowdfunding Campaign
Best Cooperative Game
Best 2.0 Release
Best Solo Game
Best Expansion
Game of the Year
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.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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.
UK