Author: Anthony
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.
We’re celebrating our 9th anniversary this month, which means it’s time to reflect on the last year and what made it so special. Listen for our favorite acquisition disorders, at the table reviews, and features of year 9. *** Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon Go to https://magicspoon.com/BGA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BGA at checkout to save five dollars off your order! *** But, first, we asked the listeners our question of the week: What’s a genre/mechanic you’d like your favorite game designer to explore further…
This week, we’re looking at one of the great publishers of the last twenty years: Czech Games Edition (CGE). We’ll run down our top 10 of their games. *** Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon Go to https://magicspoon.com/BGA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BGA at checkout to save five dollars off your order! *** First up is our question of the week: What games would you consider part of the modern hobby board gaming "canon"? Must plays that should be on everyone's table.See the answers here as…
One of the most persistent arguments in the board gaming hobby is over which games deserve to be “must plays.” With thousands of new games released every year, how would someone new to the hobby know where to start and what best represents the current state of the hobby? There could be no more subjective question than this, but it’s a fun one to throw out every now and then to see what people are playing most frequently, what they would use to introduce new gamers, and honestly, just how insular the hobby is at times. With that in mind,…
This week, we’re looking at one of the great designers of the last twenty years: Martin Wallace. We’ll run down our top 10 of his many, many games. *** Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon Go to https://magicspoon.com/BGA to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code BGA at checkout to save five dollars off your order! *** First up is our question of the week: What's your game of the year (so far!) for 2022? See the answers here as well: https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/question-week-august-1-2022/ Acquisition Disorders: Deal with the Devil, Horizons…
We’re a little past the middle of the year, but in the board-game-o-sphere, we’re just getting started. Most of the biggest titles of the year will release in the next three months, so it’s a good time to slow down, take stock, and reflect on the games we enjoyed most over the first seven months. Our question of the week this week is: What’s your game of the year (so far!) for 2022? Now, a couple of caveats with this question. Some people answered what game they enjoyed playing the most in 2022. Fair answer, and it’s always fun to…
Every week, we ask the listeners and readers of BGA to answer our question of the week. Posted to Facebook and Twitter, the question of the week is an opportunity to reflect on the theoretical, hobby-based arguments we all have with each other during game night. This week, the question is, Have you ever discovered you’re playing a game incorrectly and decided you prefer it over the correct rules? Simply put, we wanted to know if anyone out there had made a mistake when learning a game, later realized their mistake and played by the proper rules, and promptly went…
This week, we’re looking at the biggest convention of the summer and the 25 games we’re most excited to learn more about at Gen Con 2022. Check out our full Gen Con Preview for a list of 25 hot games on the horizon. We’re also featured in a new article at Porch. “Expert Advice for the Ultimate Game Room at Home.” Read the full article here for insights and tips from dozens of industry experts and insiders on how to build out a game room that your neighbors will be jealous of. *** Sponsor This Week: Magic Spoon…
This week, we’re going back in time and looking at all of the games we’ve named as our “games of the year” going back to 2013. Which of them holds up best and which are we happy to have selected? Find out in our full top ten list. First up is our question of the week: If you were to design your own board game, what would it be and why? Acquisition Disorders: Moon, Dune: War for Arrakis At the Table: Bear Raid, MicroMacro: Crime City If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous),…
This week, we’re looking at the best games that delve into the world of academia—libraries, universities, high school dances, and more. What games should you track down if you’re nostalgic for the good old days of school? First up is our question of the week: What’s an out-of-print game system, CCG, miniature game, etc. you’d like to see picked up by a new company and revamped for modern gamers?? Acquisition Disorders: Heat: Pedal to the Metal At the Table: Welcome to the 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…
This week, we’re looking at the top 10 Fantasy Flight games of all time, from out-of-print gems to still-available juggernauts that everyone should play. Check it out. First up is our question of the week: What’s your process for rating and organizing your game collection (if you have one)? Acquisition Disorders: All Aboard Wave 5 Games, Bot Factory, Globetrotting At the Table: Zapotec 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 (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.