Author: Anthony

Anthony lives and plays games in Philadelphia, PA. A lover of complex strategy, two-player war games, and area control, Anthony is always eager to try a new game, even if he's on rule-reading duty.

This week, we look from afar at the hotness from Essen Spiel 2023, talking about the games that sold out, the games that hit the BGG hotness, and all the things we’re interested in tracking down for ourselves in a few months when they reach the US. Question of the Week: What should be a mandatory addition to the side of game boxes (along with player count and length)? Acquisition Disorders: Rats of Wistar, Gamefold: The First Folding Table Designed for Gaming At the Table Reviews: Voidfall, Age of Innovation, Namiji: Deluxe Edition If you haven’t yet, be sure to…

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We take a look back at the last 10 years and the games we named “best of the year” in each of those years, then discuss if those selections have changed since then. Some years remain strong, others change substantially. Find out which games we’re still playing. Acquisition disorders: Haggis, Mycelia | The Strategic Mushroom Game At the Table reviews: Voidfall impressions, Masters of the Universe: The Board Game – Clash for Eternia If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/). You can support the show as well by…

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This week we’re talking the BGG hotness as of the end of September. Which games are hot and why? Always a fun discussion. Plus Anthony discusses the process of unpacking and learning Voidfall (it’s a lot!) Acquisition Disorders: Evacuation, Flock Together – An Asymmetric Cooperative Game At the Table Reviews: Race to the Raft, Heat: Pedal to the Metal If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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This week we’re talking about all those Roman Empire games we can’t get out of our heads, plus a discussion of the Terraforming Mars AI controversy, and an announcement for upcoming NJ gaming goodness. Acquisition Disorders: Fromage, One Page War At the Table Reviews: Moon, Bullet♥︎, Ra (Deluxe Edition) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

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This week, we’re running through the 10 best games that Simone Luciani has worked on. All the best of meeples on maps and dice for actions. Question of the Week: In the age of board game sequels, has a new version or sequel truly killed an old game for you? How so? Acquisition Disorders: Planet Nubo, More Terraforming Mars! At the Table Reviews: Number Drop, Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game (solo), Moon If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/). You can support the show as well by donating…

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This week, we’re talking about…games that aren’t Lorcana! Specifically, we’re reminiscing about some of the now defunct CCGs and TCGs that devoured our money in years past. Find out what happened to them and why it seems like every collectible card game that isn’t Magic, Pokemon, or Yu Gi Oh eventually folds up shop. Question of the Week: What’s your favorite game to play in public (malls, restaurants, game cafes, etc.) and why? Acquisition Disorders: Harvest (A Farming Game), Worms™: The Board Game At the Table Reviews: War of the Ring: The Card Game: Against the Shadow, Sea, Salt &…

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We have a special guest this week: Geof Gambill, previously of The Longview Podcast, joins us to discuss all things gaming, including his background in the hobby, some recent reviews, and a rundown of his favorite civilization games. Acquisition Disorders: Obojima Tales from the Tall Grass: A 5E Campaign Setting, Dungeon Kart, Unsettled At the Table Reviews: Mindbug First Contact, Lost Ruins of Arnak: The Missing Expedition, Lunar Rush, Aegean Sea, Barcelona If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/). You can support the show as well by donating…

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We’re in the heart of Essen announcement season, meaning the BGG hotness is loaded with fresh new games with only tidbits of information to tie us over until the fall. Join us as we run through the top 50 on BGG’s hotness list for August. Question of the Week: What’s changed most about you as a gamer since you entered the hobby? Acquisition Disorders: Grand Austria Hotel: Hochsaison, Fool’s Blade: A Sword-Crafting Monster-Slaying Card Game At the Table Reviews: Star Wars The Deckbuilding Game, Star Trek Away Missions If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook…

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My how the time flies! It's been 10 years since Board Gamers Anonymous launched, and over the course of 437 episodes, we've played a bunch of games, talked about a lot in the industry, and experienced a lot in both life and gaming. This week we're taking a look back, not just at the last year of episodes (as we do every summer), but at the last decade as a podcast. Thank you to everyone who has helped us get here! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/).…

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