Author: Anthony
Anthony
Anthony cofounded Board Gamers Anonymous in 2013 and has been on (almost) every episode. Today, he lives in Philadelphia with his family and teaches first year writing at Thomas Jefferson University.
Coming at you with another ad-free episode of BGA. This week we’re looking at some of the best board game sequels out there, plus we break down the (ridiculous) back and forth between Brass and Gloomhaven fans on BoardGameGeek, and delve into some upcoming releases at the table. Acquisition Disorders: Huang, Frostpunk: The Board Game At the Table Reviews: Tragedy Looper: New Tragedies, Marvel: Age of Heroes 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…
Chris is joined by special guest Game Master Dave this week to talk about the upcoming Long Island Tabletop Game Expo (at which BGA will be guests—join us if you can!) The two discuss upcoming games we’re excited about and recent plays as well. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Check out Dave’s website to read and hear more from him: https://gamemastergames.com/. =================== Acquisition Disorders – Mother…
This week we’re looking at how gamers determine the relative value of each game in their collection. What do you keep? What do you sell? When do you decide it’s time to move on from a game you used to love? We dig into all of this and more in this week’s episode =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games…
This week we’re looking at all the hot games currently burning up the charts on Board Game Geek. Which games are hot, which ones are we excited to play, and what’s on there for “reasons?” =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Question of the Week: “What…
Hey, it’s starting to feel like things are getting back to normal. At least a little bit. 2022 was a very good year for board games, with several top-tier releases taking up substantial time at my table. Not only that, but I was able to game at a much more regular cadence than in the previous two years. I won’t say things are back to normal, but they are about as close as we’ve been in three years, and as a result, I played a lot of amazing games in 2022. So for the first time in a couple of…
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about how we approach collecting, culling, and the massive process of curating and maintaining the games we own. We hear from the community, share our experiences, and consider how to stay sane with all that cardboard. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site…
Chris is joined by Will this week to talk about all the recent changes, announcements, un-announcements, and general drama surrounding Dungeons and Dragons. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Question of the Week: Due to technical issues on Anthony’s end, there was no question of the…
This week’s episode features a rundown of the best games based on public-domain IPs. From Robinson Crusoe to the Fury of Dracula, which games do the classics best? =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Question of the Week: “What book would you most like to see…
After nearly two full years of delays, convention cancellations, and upheaval in cardboard, 2022 shaped up to be a solid year for board games, as you can see in our full list of this year’s nominees and winners. The nominees are: Best Digital Implementation: Everdell, Roll Player, Hero Realms, Munchkin Digital Best Family Game: Streets, My Lil’ Everdell, Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar, Starship Captains Best Strategy Game: Lacrimosa, Ark Nova, Carnegie, Tiletum Best Overlooked Gem: Trekking through History, Free Ride, Streets, Zapotec Best Kickstarter: Moon, Keyforge: Winds of Exchange, Turczi Junior Promo Pack, Unconscious Minds Best 2.0…
It’s time for one final look at 2022, with BGA’s picks for the best games of the year. We had a heck of a time this year with so many amazing releases, so join us for a rundown of the best of the best from 2022. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. From now until the end of January, Paperlike is also including their digital pro planner bundle at no extra cost with every order placed through the Paperlike store. Plus, shipping…