Board Game Hot Takes
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- 9 Nov 2026
À propos du podcast
We tell you how a board game experience felt - just minutes after we finish playing. Three unique points of view. No non-game nonsense.
Épisodes 327
Arctica
In Episode 326 we give our hot take review on Arctica covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on exclusive pre-order bonuses and then discuss some games …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 326 we give our hot take review on Arctica covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on exclusive pre-order bonuses and then discuss some games on our table including Project L, Tower Up, and Chai Tea Jazz.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Poll Time: How do you feel about exclusive pre-order bonuses?
09:42 Arctica Description
12:01 Gameplay and Mechanisms
28:23 Production and Theme
41:11 Final Thoughts
48:33 Project L
56:40 Tower Up
1:13 Chai Tea Jazz
1:13:55 Listener Shoutout and Listener Shaming
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On the Table - Knizia, Feld, and Cthulhu
In Episode 325 we discuss a handful of recent games that we've been playing. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:06 Gaming Weekend Preferences08:19 Mille Fiori20:18 Druids of Edora33:14 Deep Regrets43:35 Cthulhu …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 325 we discuss a handful of recent games that we've been playing.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:06 Gaming Weekend Preferences
08:19 Mille Fiori
20:18 Druids of Edora
33:14 Deep Regrets
43:35 Cthulhu: Death May Die - R'lyeh Rising
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Drillers
In Episode 324 we give our hot take review on Drillers covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on Board Game Packaging and then discuss some games on our …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 324 we give our hot take review on Drillers covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on Board Game Packaging and then discuss some games on our table including Sky 5, Forbidden Stars, and The Hobbit: There and Back Again.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Poll Time: How important is the board game box?
12:14 Drillers Description
13:57 Gameplay and Mechanisms
27:41 Production and Theme
38:10 Final Thoughts
44:02 Sky 5
51:15 Forbidden Stars
1:06:55 The Hobbit: There and Back Again
1:13:05 Listener Shoutout
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Top 3 Board Games We Wish We'd Designed
In Episode 323 we're joined by board game designer Connie Vogelmann to discuss our top 3 board games we wish we'd designed.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:56 Connie tells us about Tideward and Weaverbirds12:16 …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 323 we're joined by board game designer Connie Vogelmann to discuss our top 3 board games we wish we'd designed.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Connie tells us about Tideward and Weaverbirds
12:16 Top 3 board games we wish we'd designed
15:26 Baseball Highlights 2045
19:04 The Gang
23:05 Dominion
26:27 Glass Road / Black Forest
33:03 Smartphone, Inc.
36:34 It's a Wonderful World
40:14 Blue Lagoon
44:47 Nemesis
49:56 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
52:58 Fromage
58:54 Super Motherload
1:04:08 Nexus Ops
1:12:29 Will the BGHT Hosts ever design a board game?
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Hot Topic - When are Epic Games Worth It?
In Episode 322 we discuss epic (big, long) board games. How do you define an epic game? Are they worth the time investment? What games do you consider epic games? How often do you want to be playing them?If you …
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In Episode 322 we discuss epic (big, long) board games. How do you define an epic game? Are they worth the time investment? What games do you consider epic games? How often do you want to be playing them?
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Bus
In Episode 321 we give our hot take review on Bus covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on Duel Games and then discuss some games on our table including …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 321 we give our hot take review on Bus covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on Duel Games and then discuss some games on our table including Ostia, Gunsen, and Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:17 Poll Time: How do you feel about Duel games?
12:12 Bus Description
14:15 Gameplay and Mechanisms
29:01 Production and Theme
33:39 Final Thoughts
38:20 Ostia
51:26 Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo
55:57 Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon
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Hot Topic - Board Game Collecting
In Episode 320 we discuss the board game collecting as a part of the hobby. Do we consider ourselves collectors? What makes an interesting collection? Why do board games make good (or bad) collections?If you …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 320 we discuss the board game collecting as a part of the hobby. Do we consider ourselves collectors? What makes an interesting collection? Why do board games make good (or bad) collections?
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Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo
In Episode 319 we give our hot take review on Gunsen COLON The Battle for Toshi Ranbo covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on whether its okay to …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 319 we give our hot take review on Gunsen COLON The Battle for Toshi Ranbo covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on whether its okay to concede in a 2-player game and then discuss some games on our table including Ants, World Order, and Origin Story: Heroes and Villains.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Poll Time: Is it acceptable to concede in a 2-player game?
12:38 Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo Description
14:29 Gameplay and Mechanisms
40:10 Production and Theme
44:56 Final Thoughts
52:25 Ants
1:03:37 World Order
1:11:52 Origin Story: Heroes and Villains
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Our Spirit Games, Grail Games, Most Gifted Games, and More - Mailbag #9
In Episode 318 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 What's your Spirit Game?04:39 Have you ever sold or traded a game away but later decided …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 318 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:39 What's your Spirit Game?
04:39 Have you ever sold or traded a game away but later decided you wanted it back in your collection?
10:07 What games are just dumb fun?
15:03 Are there any games you'd like to see get a digital implementation?
19:39 What are your most gifted games?
24:57 What game was reimplemented wrong and the original was much better?
30:39 What is the first favorite happy moment in board gaming that comes to mind?
36:10 Will we ever attend another public board game convention?
39:53 How have you grown as a person through playing board games?
44:48 If you could only play 2 games the rest of your life which ones would you select and why?
49:00 What are your Grail Games to play and/or own?
57:21 What mics and DAWs do we own and other questions about creating the podcast?
1:02:48 Which games are worse to play on Board Game Arena than in person?
1:07:21 How did the hosts of the show meet?
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Wondrous Creatures
In Episode 317 we give our hot take review on Wondrous Creatures covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on discovery vs. mastery and also discuss some …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 317 we give our hot take review on Wondrous Creatures covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on discovery vs. mastery and also discuss some games that have ALMOST been on our table including World Order and Distilled: Cocktails.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Poll Time: Which do you enjoy most about enjoying board games - Discovery or Mastery?
10:20 Wondrous Creatures Description
12:28 Gameplay and Mechanisms
30:07 Production and Theme
37:12 Final Thoughts
44:39 World Order
51:32 Distilled: Cocktails
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Top 5 Party Games
In Episode 316 we play and discuss many of our favorite party games and you can play along with us. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:37 Balderdash11:04 Wavelength18:05 Green Team Wins22:59 Skull27:18 Poetry for …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 316 we play and discuss many of our favorite party games and you can play along with us.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:37 Balderdash
11:04 Wavelength
18:05 Green Team Wins
22:59 Skull
27:18 Poetry for Neanderthals
31:12 Scattergories
35:57 Flip 7
39:57 Hot Streak
43:59 Heads Up!
48:58 Mad Gab
53:48 Scattergories: Categories
56:17 Subjective
1:01:33 Wits and Wagers
1:04:31 Challengers!
1:10:41 Codenames
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Top 3 Resource Economies in Board Games
In Episode 315 we discuss our top 3 resource economies in board games.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:25 Beat The Expert Contest Winners04:43 Top 3 Resource Economies in Board Games (Brass: Birmingham, Clans of …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 315 we discuss our top 3 resource economies in board games.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Beat The Expert Contest Winners
04:43 Top 3 Resource Economies in Board Games (Brass: Birmingham, Clans of Caledonia)
13:12 Tinner's Trail
19:33 Power Grid
24:02 Modern Art
28:05 Keyflower
34:51 Creature Comforts
40:58 Smartphone, Inc.
44:58 M.U.L.E. The Board Game
51:19 Arborea
56:33 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
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Entropy
In Episode 314 we give our hot take review on Entropy covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on how other people's experience at the game table impacts …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 314 we give our hot take review on Entropy covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on how other people's experience at the game table impacts you and also discuss some games that have been on our tables including Pokemon Modern Art, Wavelength, and Duel of Meloch.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Poll Time: Does another player's bad experience impact your enjoyment of a board game
09:00 Beat the Experts Contest Update
11:50 Entropy Description
13:45 Gameplay and Mechanisms
31:54 Production and Theme
41:06 Final Thoughts
51:36 Pokemon Modern Art
53:26 Wavelength
58:32 Duel of Meloch
1:10:17 Listener Shoutout
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Super Mini-Review Party!
In Episode 313 we discuss a bunch of recent games that we've been playing. We also catch listeners up on the BGHT Beat The Expert Contest.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction08:52 Dawn of Madness24:18 Trio / nana29:23 …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 313 we discuss a bunch of recent games that we've been playing. We also catch listeners up on the BGHT Beat The Expert Contest.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
08:52 Dawn of Madness
24:18 Trio / nana
29:23 Wingspan Pocket
48:17 Sanibel
46:30 Mister Diamond
51:07 Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo
1:01:22 Stationfall
1:10:37 Dominant Species
1:14:46 Railroad Tiles
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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (1-10)
In Episode 312 we conclude the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:40 Tournament of Champions Contest Update03:25 Ark Nova06:17 Azul08:14 Pan …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 312 we conclude the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Tournament of Champions Contest Update
03:25 Ark Nova
06:17 Azul
08:14 Pan Am
12:33 The Castles of Burgundy
16:27 Ankh: Gods of Egypt
19:23 Star Realms
23:41 Grand Austria Hotel
27:06 March of the Ants: Evolved Edition
29:16 Terraforming Mars
32:11 Nucleum
36:37 Pan Am
37:31 Blood Rage
39:54 Civolution
42:50 Smartphone, Inc.
45:33 Dune: Imperium - Uprising
48:12 Everdell
50:37 Wonderland's War
52:28 Gaia Project
55:29 Agricola
57:13 Sol: Last Days of a Star
1:02:44 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
1:05:28 Clank! Catacombs
1:08:20 Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory
1:10:31 Distilled
1:15:18 Gaia Project
1:17:31 Dune: Imperium
1:20:25 Darwin's Journey
1:25:56 Dune: Imperium - Uprising
1:30:19 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
1:33:54 Tapestry
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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (11-20)
In Episode 311 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 11-20.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:47 Contest Announcement05:10 Underwater Cities08:33 Tycoon India 198111:03 …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 311 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 11-20.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Contest Announcement
05:10 Underwater Cities
08:33 Tycoon India 1981
11:03 Luthier
16:00 Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King
19:50 Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
22:31 Speakeasy
26:18 Blood Rage
29:05 The Expanse Board Game
32:45 Echoes of Time
35:55 Cthulhu: Death May Die
41:06 Blood Rage
42:02 Endeavor: Deep Sea
44:32 Darwin's Journey
47:12 Lords of Vegas
49:16 Teotihuacan: City of Gods
53:16 Lost Ruins of Arnak
56:53 Dune: War for Arrakis
58:40 La Granja
1:02:33 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth
1:05:26 Stockpile
1:08:21 Obsession
1:12:31 Wonderland's War
1:14:18 Baseball Highlights: 2045
1:16:47 Agricola
1:19:52 Terraforming Mars
1:21:24 Gaia Project
1:23:41 Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar
1:27:05 Tichu
1:29:54 Dune: Imperium - Uprising
1:31:21 Lost Ruins of Arnak
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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (21-30)
In Episode 310 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 21-30.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:43 Le Havre04:10 Shamans07:02 Wonderland's War09:22 Emberleaf11:54 Tag …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 310 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 21-30.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Le Havre
04:10 Shamans
07:02 Wonderland's War
09:22 Emberleaf
11:54 Tag Team
14:56 Azul
18:22 Marco Polo II: In The Service of the Khan
21:19 Emberleaf
23:44 Heat: Pedal to the Metal
27:28 Sea Salt & Paper
30:05 Frozen Frontier
33:36 Thurn & Taxis
37:00 Tapestry
40:22 Barrage
43:00 Reforest
45:50 Pirates of Maracaibo
48:10 Brian Boru: High King of Ireland
50:47 Civolution
53:16 Moon Colony Bloodbath
55:36 Battle for Rokugan
58:07 Ark Nova
1:01:55 Scythe
1:05:41 Dune
1:08:20 Scythe
1:09:32 Endeavor: Deep Sea
1:11:58 Terraforming Mars
1:14:27 7 Wonders Duel
1:17:27 Revive
1:19:47 Fractal
1:22:41 Barrage
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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (31-40)
In Episode 309 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:41 Reforest03:42 Ada's Dream05:53 Rats of Wistar08:57 March of the Ants …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 309 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Reforest
03:42 Ada's Dream
05:53 Rats of Wistar
08:57 March of the Ants - Evolved Edition
11:33 Brass: Birmingham
14:26 Yokohama
17:36 Thunder Road: Vendetta
22:30 Reforest
23:28 Crokinole
25:52 Rebirth
27:37 Echoes of Time
29:07 A Feast for Odin
33:27 Rising Sun
35:00 Biohack
36:43 Revive
39:10 Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
42:50 Soothsayers
46:02 Godspeed
49:16 Stupor Mundi
53:40 Robot Quest Arena
54:29 Splendor: Duel
58:22 Clans of Caledonia
1:02:18 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization
1:03:45 Thunder Road: Vendetta
1:06:06 Boast or Nothing
1:08:11 Survive the Island
1:11:27 Outlive
1:15:44 Keyflower
1:18:54 SpaceCorp: 2025-2300AD
1:22:33 Clank! In! Space!
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Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (41-50)
In Episode 308 we start the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 41-50.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:50 Anachrony06:31 Spirit Island09:44 Let's Go To Japan13:56 Harmonies16:12 …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 308 we start the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 41-50.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:50 Anachrony
06:31 Spirit Island
09:44 Let's Go To Japan
13:56 Harmonies
16:12 Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
17:32 Maracaibo
20:31 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization
22:02 Masters of Renaissance: Lorenzo il Magnifico The Card Game
24:19 Biohack
27:05 Azul
28:51 Pax Pamir 2nd Edition
30:50 Cascadia
33:45 Woodcraft
36:10 Speakeasy
37:53 Emberleaf
42:39 The White Castles Duel
44:55 Revive
47:30 The Guild of Merchant Explorers
50:48 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game
53:51 Xenon Profiteer
55:08 Nemesis
1:00:16 Voidfall
1:02:41 Star Wars: Rebellion
1:03:59 Robot Quest Arena
1:06:41 Slay the Spire: The Board Game
1:11:39 High Society
1:12:49 Smartphone, Inc.
1:15:51 Tzolk'in The Mayan Calendar
1:17:54 Age of Galaxy
1:19:57 Cthulhu: Death May Die
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2026 Mid-year Board Game Roundup
In Episode 307 we reflect on the year of 2026 in board gaming at this mid point to talk about some of our favorite (and most disappointing) board games and experiences so far.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction1:30 …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 307 we reflect on the year of 2026 in board gaming at this mid point to talk about some of our favorite (and most disappointing) board games and experiences so far.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:30 Which game do you want to take on a 2nd date after your first play in 2026? (Speakeasy, Off With Their Heads, Ada's Dream)
4:33 Which games hit the table more than any other this year? (Azul, Darwin's Journey, Obsession, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Tapestry, Formaggio, Captain Flip, Sea Salt & Paper, The White Castle Duel, Boast or Nothing, Dune: War for Arrakis, Manhattan Project: Energy Empire, Unicorn Fever)
07:47 What game's production and art has impressed you the most over the last 6 months? (Echoes of Time, Speakeasy, Dune: War for Arrakis)
13:28 What was your biggest surprise and biggest disappointment? (Steam Power, Reforest, The Old King's Crown, Earthborne Rangers, Aquaria, Tag Team, Amalfi: Renaissance)
22:36 What has been your most reliable introductory board game? (Flip 7, Ticket to Ride: San Francisco, Azul, Subjective, Lords of Vegas, Manhattan Project: Energy Empire )
28:50 Which 10+ years old title did you first discovery this year? (Thurn and Taxis, Parade, Medici: The Card Game, Biblios)
33:50 What's currently at the top of your wishlist? (Dawn of Madness, Everdell: Emerland, Entropy)
38:22 What's a creator, podcast, or channel that made your year better? (Punchboard Cathedral, Winner's Bias, Board Game Hangover)
45:00 What's your favorite episode you've created this year?
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Amalfi: Renaissance
In Episode 306 we give our hot take review on Amalfi: Renaissance covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on kingmaking and also discuss some games that …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 306 we give our hot take review on Amalfi: Renaissance covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on kingmaking and also discuss some games that have been on our tables including Unicorn Fever and Parade and Chris covers his first impressions after unboxing Dawn of Madness.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Poll Time: Kingmaking Decision
07:56 Amalfi: Renaissance Description
09:47 Gameplay and Mechanisms
20:27 Production and Theme
25:41 Final Thoughts
32:37 Unicorn Fever
39:10 Dawn of Madness Unboxing Thoughts
43:32 Parade
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A Barrage of Board Game Topics - Mailbag #8
In Episode 305 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction2:28 For what game do you prefer the digital implementation? What game do you refuse to play …
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In Episode 305 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
2:28 For what game do you prefer the digital implementation? What game do you refuse to play digitally?
11:48 At what point do you decide to buy a game?
20:52 How often do you get nostalgia for games you haven't played in many years?
26:32 Are there any goals for the pod over the next 5 years?
33:34 Has having the podcast taught us anything we didn't know about ourselves?
36:41 What legacy game would we want to play next?
42:25 What are some tips for teaching a complex game without a 30 minutes rules explanation?
48:35 If there's a game that your fellow hosts need a head start on what would it be?
51:54 What is one board game you'd like to see made into a movie or show?
56:53 If you can invite one guest onto the podcast, who would it be and what would you ask them?
1:01:10 What's your favorite game mechanic written in the form of a haiku or limerick?
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Emberleaf
In Episode 304 we give our hot take review on Emberleaf covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on anthropomorphic animals in board games and also discuss …
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In Episode 304 we give our hot take review on Emberleaf covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on anthropomorphic animals in board games and also discuss some games that have been on our tables including Dune: War for Arrakis and Blueprints and Chris discusses his excitement about finally receiving (after 8 years) his crowdfunded Dawn of Madness.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Poll Time: Anthromorphic Animals?
09:11 Emberleaf Description
11:30 Gameplay and Mechanisms
31:27 Production and Theme
39:44 Final Thoughts
47:48 Dawn of Madness
50:56 Dune: War for Arrakis
1:04:27 Blueprints
1:11:25 Listener Shoutout
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BGGCon Spring 2026 Recap
In Episode 303 Tim discusses all of the games played during his recent weekend at BGGCon in Dallas.We also discuss a poll related to making friends at board game conventions.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 00:30 …
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In Episode 303 Tim discusses all of the games played during his recent weekend at BGGCon in Dallas.
We also discuss a poll related to making friends at board game conventions.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Poll Time: Have you ever made friends at a board game convention?
09:28 BGGCon Spring
12:42 Coming of Age
24:15 Underwater Cities: Data Era
28:23 The White Castle Duel
34:58 SETI: Space Agencies
39:02 Moon Colony Bloodbath
40:37 Encyclopedia
44:14 Lacrimosa
44:49 Vantage
46:46 Formaggio
50:01 Everdell: Silverfrost
57:01 The Gang
1:01:59 Lightning Train
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Tabled! Loads of Recent Games Played
In Episode 302 we discuss a bunch of recent games that we've been playing. We also discuss a poll on how many games you get played in an average session.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:37 Poll Time: How many …
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In Episode 302 we discuss a bunch of recent games that we've been playing. We also discuss a poll on how many games you get played in an average session.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Poll Time: How many games do you get played in your regular game sessions?
07:55 Emberleaf
17:38 Off With Their Heads!
25:35 Tag Team
34:04 Postcards
41:30 Euphoria: Essential Edition
54:46 Soothsayers
1:03:44 Listener Shoutout
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Lacerdafiable - Speakeasy vs. Kanban EV
In Episode 301 we feature two games by Vital Lacerda: Speakeasy and Kanban EV. We also discuss a poll on heavy games and include our final thoughts on heavy games in general and whether Vital Lacerda is a …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 301 we feature two games by Vital Lacerda: Speakeasy and Kanban EV. We also discuss a poll on heavy games and include our final thoughts on heavy games in general and whether Vital Lacerda is a designer we want to revisit.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:53 Poll Time: How many board games do you own that are rated over 4.0 weight on Board Game Geek?
12:43 Speakeasy Description
14:10 Gameplay and Mechanisms
31:55 Production and Theme
37:33 Kanban EV Description
39:13 Gameplay and Mechanisms
51:56 Production and Theme
55:40 Final Thoughts
1:08:56 Listener Shoutout
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Episode 300 - The Best of BGHT
In Episode 300 we reflect on doing the show for so long and share tons of our favorite clips from the history of the show.If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at …
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In Episode 300 we reflect on doing the show for so long and share tons of our favorite clips from the history of the show.
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BGHT SandyCon Recap Part 2 (9 Games Discussed)
In Episode 299 we discuss all of the games played during the second half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering in San Diego, California.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:45 Stroganov12:14 Manhattan …
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In Episode 299 we discuss all of the games played during the second half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering in San Diego, California.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Stroganov
12:14 Manhattan Project: Energy Empire
23:19 Boast or Nothing
29:15 Grand Austria Hotel
40:44 Mule: The Board Game
53:03 Echoes of Time
59:41 Nokosu Dice
1:07:03 Burn the Fort
1:14:35 River Rush
1:30:43 Listener Shoutout
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BGHT SandyCon Recap Part 1 (7 Games Discussed)
In Episode 298 we discuss all of the games played during the first half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in San Diego, California.If you enjoy the show, please vote for Board Game Hot …
Notes de l’épisode
In Episode 298 we discuss all of the games played during the first half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in San Diego, California.
If you enjoy the show, please vote for Board Game Hot Takes for best podcast in the annual Board Game Geek Golden Geek Awards here: BoardGameGeek
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:53 Ayar: Children of the Sun
14:40 Captain Flip
17:57 Lords of Vegas
28:15 Endeavor: Deep Sea
33:13 March of the Ants: Evolved Edition
40:25 Origin Story
45:15 Civolution
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Top 5 Dopamine Loaded Board Games
In Episode 297 we discuss how board games trigger dopamine and name our top 5 games loaded with dopamine hits. Timestamps:00:00 IntroductionTop 5 Dopamine Loaded Board Games05:57 Endeavor: Deep Sea9:02 No …
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In Episode 297 we discuss how board games trigger dopamine and name our top 5 games loaded with dopamine hits.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
Top 5 Dopamine Loaded Board Games
05:57 Endeavor: Deep Sea
9:02 No Thanks
11:43 Champions of Midgard, Batman: Gotham City Chronicles, Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for The Galaxy, Arcs, Star Wars Rebellion
16:00 Nippon: Zaibatsu
19:48 Sol: Last Days of a Star
22:32 Kanban EV, Barrage, Tapestry
26:18 Slay the Spire: The Board Game
28:15 Tycoon: India 1981
30:53 Can't Stop, Quacks, Wonderland's War
35:35 Grand Austria Hotel
37:38 Dune, Fractal, Glory to Rome, Blood Rage
43:45 Rebirth
45:25 Brass: Birmingham, Steam Power
49:06 Motor City, Darwin's Journey, Rajas of the Ganges: The Dice Charmers, Cribbage
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