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.
On episode 523, we take a deep dive into the top 100 strategy games as listed on Board Game Geek, discussing which we’ve played, and whether we think they should be higher or lower. Join us at Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Dragons of Etchinstone Roll for Review: Critter Kitchen Feature: Top 100 Strategy Games (on BGG) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or…
This week, we take a deep dive into the ten set supplements and full sets that have been released or announced for Magic the Gathering, as the classic CCG digs into all the IPs. Nominate us for the Golden Geek! https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame Join us at Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Æterna Roll for Review: Galactic Cruise Feature: Top Ten Magic The Gathering: Universes Beyond If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well…
We take a look at the BGG hotness and discuss the hottest upcoming games, plus provide an update of the 2025 Fantasy Board Game draft to see where everyone’s picks have landed so far. Patreon this week: No After Hours episode this week due to technical issues, but stay tuned for next week! Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Sanctuary Roll for Review: Biome Feature: Fantasy Draft update + BGG Hotness review If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You…
This week, we’re excited to welcome Geof Gambill to the show to help us wrap up the March Gamer Madness rundown of the best Civilization Games. Find out which game comes out on top as our pick for the all-time best Civ game. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) 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 March, and you know what that means! We’re back with another March Gamer Madness, running down the best of the best games in the Civilization genre. We start with 64 games this week and whittle the list down to 32. Be sure to join us next week when Geof Gambill, formerly of the Longview Podcast, joins us to narrow the list down to one and crown a champion. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) 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…
This week, we’re looking at a bunch of games that didn’t work for us on a thematic level, but that were updated in a way that resolved those issues and became much more interesting games. Plus a rundown of the recently announced Origins Awards nominations. Patreon this week: BGA After Hours digs into some of the recent best (and worst) viewing in our lives. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Manhattan Project: Energy Empire Roll for Review: Star Trek: Captain’s Chair Feature: New Theme, Same Great Game! If you haven’t…
We take a look at the BGG hotness and discuss the hottest upcoming games, plus provide an update of the 2025 Fantasy Board Game draft to see where everyone’s picks have landed so far. Patreon this week: More BGA After Hours, with game discussions, what we’ve been watching and reading, and more. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Agricola: Special Edition & Dead Harvest Roll for Review: Mesos Feature: Fantasy Draft update + BGG Hotness review If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and…
This week, we asked the listeners (yes you!) to tell us your favorite game companies. Here are the companies that got the most shoutouts, organized into a Top 10 list. Plus, more duel games! Patreon this week: More BGA After Hours, with game discussions, what we’ve been watching and reading, and more. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true Roll for Preview: Star Trek Ascendancy Final Frontier Roll for Review: Azul Duel Feature: Top Ten Game Companies If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com).…
We take a look at the Board Game Geek inaugural Hall of Fame class, discussing the 25 games that made it and asking you all what games they missed and which ones would need to be removed to make room for them. ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/catan. ======== Patreon this week: The first episode of BGAfter Hours drops tomorrow, featuring Anthony and Chris discussing their recent watches and reviews on movies and TV. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true…
We take a look at the Board Game Geek inaugural Hall of Fame class, discussing the 25 games that made it and asking you all what games they missed and which ones would need to be removed to make room for them. ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://www.boardgamersanonymous.com/catan. ======== Patreon this week: The first episode of BGAfter Hours drops tomorrow, featuring Anthony and Chris discussing their recent watches and reviews on movies and TV. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a game: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nQUZ94QboaT7kgkJJFG0ZmPQLLlQJswf63R9B_WAs4o/viewform?ts=67a53138&edit_requested=true…