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.
Games for Epic Sessions Runewars Designer: Corey Konieczka Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games Runewars is the ultimate tabletop experience. More strategic than other tabletop war games without bogging down, supporting multiple players, using bidding mechanics, hero mechanics, and even supporting an expansion, this 7 year rush for Dragon Runes will have you begging for more. We LOVE this game. Learn More: BGA Episode 15 (Gift Guide) Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $79.99 MiniatureMarket.com CoolStuffInc.com Amazon.com Merchant of Venus Designer: Richard Hamblen & Robert A. Kouba Publisher: Fantasy Flight Games (second edition) This is actually a classic game that’s…
For the Thinker Spyrium Designer: William Attia Publisher: Asmodee One of the friendliest pricing points of any Euro we’ve played in the last two years, Spyrium is a brilliant game. Create an engine or just rush for victory points as you mine spyrium, build your town and create new factories to grow faster than anyone else. Learn More: BGA Episode 6 Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $34.99 MiniatureMarket.com CoolStuffInc.com Amazon.com Canterbury Designer: Andrew Parks Publisher: Quixotic Games We had the pleasure of meeting Andrew Parks on the release day for Canterbury and playing with him at the helm.…
For the Fighter Nothing Personal Designer: Tom Vasel & Stephen Avery Publisher: Game Salute Become the true Capo in this fantastic love letter to mafia movies and TV shows from the Dice Tower’s Tom Vasel and co-designer Stephen Avery. The game is a perfect gotcha style, no-holds-barred game, so make sure you have a group of people you can trust to take things in stride. Learn More: BGA Episode 5 Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $60 Amazon.com Krosmaster Arena Designer: Nicole Degouy Publisher: Edouard Guiton It might look cute and harmless, but Krosmaster Arena is loaded with deep…
For Families Garden Dice Designer: Doug Bass Publisher: Meridae Games Purchase crops, plant them, and harvest them, all using the dice provided in the game. Garden Dice is a perfect entry level dice bidding game that has plenty of interaction, a couple of gotcha mechanics, and a relaxed, non-threatening theme that will work for all members of your family. Learn More: BGA Episode 1 Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $38.95 MiniatureMarket.com CoolStuffInc.com Amazon.com Smash Up Designer: Paul Peterson Publisher: Alderac Entertainment Group Take two decks of cards and smash them up. That’s the basic idea with Smash Up…
For Kids & Teens Castellan Designer: Beau Beckett Publisher: Steve Jackson Games Think dots with lego pieces. Castellan has you building a castle with a combination of cards and small plastic castle pieces. The player with the most towers controlled will win the game, making it a fantastic and very quick game for young players. Learn More: BGA Episode 3 Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $34.95 MiniatureMarket.com CoolStuffInc.com Amazon.com Forbidden Desert Designer: Matt Leacock Publisher: Gamewright This game offers just enough challenge alongside its co-op nature to be a perfect fit for children and parents alike. As you…
It’s that time of year again and the Board Gamers Anonymous crew is back with their top gift picks of the year! Listen as we discuss more than 50 games from across 10 different categories that you or your loved ones will love. Throughout this week’s episode, we’ll go through these categories at rapid fire, sharing the games we feel are the best picks from the last couple years of releases for the person you’ll be buying gifts for in that category. This is the first of three special holiday episodes this season, so be sure to tune in! The…
Stocking Stuffers Dungeon Roll Designer: Chris Darden Publisher: Tasty Minstrel Games Dungeon Roll is a quick dice game in which players must work their way through multiple levels in a dungeon over the course of three rounds. The winner is the player with the most XP, but there are level mechanics, treasures and more to help you get there in this great press-your-luck filler game. Learn More: BGA Episode 9 Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $19.95 MiniatureMarket.com CoolStuffInc.com Amazon.com Magic The Gathering: Theros Designer: N/A Publisher: Wizards of the Coast What more is there to say about Magic…
Games for Video Gamers Bioshock Infinite: Siege of Columbia Designer: Isaac Vega Publisher: Plaid Hat Games Return to the world of Columbia in this board game based on the video game from Plaid Hat Games. With gorgeous miniatures, an expansive board, and numerous gameplay elements stitched together into a chaotic, luck-driven experience, this is one of the best video to board game conversions out there. Learn More: BGA Episode 8 Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $65 MiniatureMarket.com CoolStuffInc.com Amazon.com Boss Monster Designer: Chris & Johnny O’Neal Publisher: Brotherwise Games Take over the role of a 1980’s 8-bit video…
Sci-Fi Games Warmachine: High Command Designer: David Carl Publisher: Privateer Press Warmachine: High Command combines the elements of a deck builder with the Warmachine universe to create a unique and extremely engaging experience for 2-4 players. Build your own personal deck using Warcasters and a range of Warjacks and more. Learn More: BGA Episode 4 Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $44.99 MiniatureMarket.com CoolStuffInc.com Amazon.com Star Trek Attack Wing Designer: Christopher Guild & Andrew Parks Publisher: WizKids Games WizKids puts their Star Trek license to good use in this miniature game featuring the ships of the Star Trek…
Games for Non-Gamers Mascarade Designer: Bruno Faidutti Publisher: Repos Games Mascarade tasks players with not only figuring out what role every other player has at the table, but remembering or deciphering their own. The game plays more than a dozen and is loaded with roles and twists that make for instant replayability and loads of laughs. Learn More: BGA Episode 11 Board Game Geek Buy the Game: MSRP: $29.99 MiniatureMarket.com CoolStuffInc.com Amazon.com King of Tokyo Designer: Richard Garfield Publisher: Iello King of Tokyo puts you in the shoes of a skyscraper sized monster fighting to control Tokyo. You’ll…