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.
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.
It’s that time again—we dig into the hottest games on the BGG hotness for the month of June 2022, looking at more than a dozen new games recently announced or on crowdfunding sites. Lots of fun new stuff on tap this summer! First up is our question of the week: What game would you like to see become more mainstream: discussed and played by people outside of the hobby? Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring The Card Game, Tsuro: Luxury Limited Edition, Septima At the Table: Libertalia – Winds of Galecrest, Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy If you haven’t…
We’re talking about the biggest, most important, most successful game of all time! The one and only Ark Nova! And some games you might also like if you’re a fan. First up is our question of the week: Which game in your collection would you most like to see fully painted? Acquisition Disorders: Terra Nova, San Francisco 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.
It’s award season, which means the big nominations are starting to pour in. This week, we take a deep dive into the 9 games nominated for the Spiel des Jahres, Kennerspiel des Jahres, and Kinderspiel des Jahres, Germany’s premier gaming awards. Acquisition Disorders: The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Starship Captains 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.
This week we’re taking a peek at the games everyone is excited about getting to play, buy, and check out at Origins Game Fair next month. First up, in our question of the week, we asked the listeners “What are your preferred gateway games and why?” 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.