Subscribe to Updates
Subscribe for updates from BGA, new episodes and more
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.
Episode 322 – Talk me out of backing…Marvel United: X-Men!
This week we’re discussing how to control that uncontrollable itch to back the next big thing on Kickstarter. Can we do it? Find out in this week’s episode! First up, though, is our question of the week: What classic family game deserves the big Kickstarter treatment? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: It’s a Wonderful Kingdom, Transmissions Board Game At the Table: Dominant Species: Marine, Marvel United Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EST every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous),…
Episode 321 – Top 10 Animal-Based Games
This week we’re discussing the top board games about animals, featuring animals. What games show our animal friends in a positive, fun light? First up, though, is our question of the week: What’s the best designed, most aesthetically pleasing game board in the hobby? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Hippocrates, AuZtralia Big Box + Revenge of the Old Ones and TaZmania! At the Table: Mini Express Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EST every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous),…
Episode 320 – Post Quarantine Gaming Strategy
This week we’re discussing what we plan to do when we go back and out to play games again with our local gaming groups. What will that look like and what precautions will we be taking? First up, though, is our question of the week: Tell me what your favorite game is, without telling me what your favorite game is? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: The Adventures of Robin Hood, Clash of Deck : a real FREE-TO-PLAY Card Game! At the Table: Venice, Scythe Modular Board Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us…
Episode 319 – BGG Hotness March 2021
This week we’re looking at the hotness from BGG through the end of March 2021. Which games are buzzing right now and more importantly, why? First up, though, is our question of the week: If you could have any miniature game painted by a professional for free which would it be? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Factory Funner, Ghosts of Christmas, and Bear Raid, and Stellaris Infinite Legacy At the Table: Import/Export Definitive Edition and Nidavellir Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EST every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t…
Episode 318 – March Gamer Madness: Solo Games Rounds 2-6
It’s that time again. We’re back with our biggest and best episodes of the year – March Gamer Madness! This year, we’re looking at solo games, so we’ve picked 64 of the best games out there, with help from the 1-Player Guild’s People Choice Top 200 list on Board Game Geek. Joining us this week is Liz Davidson from Beyond Solitaire and a contributor on The Dice Tower. Enjoy the final 31 matchups to find the best of the best solo games, including 1-on-1 pairings of the best solo games in categories including cooperative, euro, heavy/war, and light/card games. Missed…
Episode 317 – March Gamer Madness 2021: Solo Games Round 1
It’s that time again. We’re back with our biggest and best episodes of the year – March Gamer Madness! This year, we’re looking at solo games, so we’ve picked 64 of the best games out there, with help from the 1-Player Guild’s People Choice Top 200 list on Board Game Geek. Joining us this week is Jason Perez from Shelf Stories, and one time host of Every Night is Game Night, which launched as a solo game-focused podcast in 2016. Enjoy the full first round of match ups, including 1-on-1 pairings of the best solo games in categories including cooperative,…
Episode 316 – Games Too BIG to Play
This week we’re looking at the biggest, unwieldiest board game boxes out there and why they’re only getting bigger. Do these games get played? (hint: not so much). First up, though, is our question of the week: What game is elevated the most by adding an expansion in? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Everdell: Newleaf, Mistwood, and The Complete Collection, Small World: The Lost Tribes Crusade At the Table: Root: The Clockwork Expansion, Tawantinsuyu, 7 Wonders App (2nd Edition) Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EST every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage.…
March Gamer Madness 2021: Top Solo Games!
It’s back! enter now to win our March Gamer Madness contest for 2021. This year, we’ve selected 64 of the top solo games according to four categories: cooperative games, euro games, heavy/war games, and lighter fare. Complete your bracket by March 17th at 12pm EST to enter for a chance to win a game from the bracket. One entry per email address. And then join us on March 17th and March 24th’s episodes with special guests including Jason Perez from Shelf Stories, to figure out which game takes home the top prize!
Episode 315 – If You Like Stardew Valley The Board Game, try…
This week we’re looking at the hottest (and hardest to find) commodity in board gaming – Stardew Valley: The Board Game – and a few games you might also like if you can’t get your hand on this one. First up, though, is our question of the week: Are there any recently released board games (2019-21) that killed off older games in your collection? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Batman: The Dark Knight Returns The Board Game, So, You’ve Been Eaten. At the Table: Oriflamme, Just Desserts Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us…
Episode 314 – BGG Hotness February
This week we’re looking at the BGG Hotness for the end of February 2021. Which 15 games are atop the list as of February 22? First up, though, is our question of the week: What’s a game you regret not going in on when it was widely available (or KS extras)? On the show this week, we cover: Acquisition Disorders: Florene, Ares Expedition: The Terraforming Mars Card Game At the Table: Super-Skill Pinball: 4-Cade, Rococo Deluxe Don’t miss BGA Live! on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EST every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage. If you haven’t yet, be sure to…

