Episode 527 – Expansions that Fix Games You Now Love

(Apologies for the audio! Anthony’s microphone had an oopsie this week, so his audio is the backup).

This week, we asked the gamers among you to tell us which games were made all-time greats because of their expansions. Not just better, but to the top of your list. Plus we chat Golden Geek winners

Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: ⁠⁠https://boardgameacademics.com/register/⁠⁠

Our first Board Game Club will feature Terraforming Mars. Play the game and prepare to submit your comments, questions, and hot takes before June 13.

Episode Notes:

  • Roll for Preview: 7 Wonders Dice, Slam Throne
  • Roll for Review: Galileo Galilei
  • Feature: Expansions that Fix Games You Now Love

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  • 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.


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