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BGA Episode 431 - Board Game Academics Conference Preview Jul 05, 2023

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On August 2, we're launching the first ever Board Game Academics conference to celebrate the work of the researchers and academics from a range of fields and specialties. Learn more about the event, who will be speaking and what they'll be discussing in this special episode.

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Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall, and to celebrate, we’re holding a special one-day event at Gen Con in August. Join us live, or if you’re not attending the convention, signup for a virtual pass at www.boardgameacademics.com.

Use the code “PODCAST” to receive the student rate.

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Question of the Week: Time to get spicy! What's your hottest take on board games?
Acquisition Disorders - Freelancers: A Crossroads Game, Cyclades Legendary Edition
At the Table Reviews: Stranger Things: Upside Down, The Duke

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BGA Episode 430 - Origins Hotness Jun 27, 2023

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Episode 430 is all about the Origins Game Fair, which took place this last weekend in Columbus, Ohio.

We delve into the online discussion around the event, the games that were released at the event, what new game releases look like in the age of Kickstarter, and the winners of the 2023 Origins Awards.

We also delve into previews of World Wonders and the new edition of Mystery of the Abbey currently on Kickstarter.

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BGA Episode 429 - 20 Most Anticipated Summer and Fall Games Jun 20, 2023

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This week we're looking at 20 of the hottest games and expansions being released in the next 6 months, with a rundown of why we're excited and when they're expected to hit store shelves.

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Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall, and to celebrate we’re holding a special one day event at Gen Con in August. Join us live, or if you’re not attending the convention, signup for a virtual pass at www.boardgameacademics.com.

Use the code “PODCAST” to receive the student rate.

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* Question of the Week: What game are you most looking forward to in the second half of the year?

* Acquisition Disorders: Inventions: Evolution of Ideas, Thiefdom

* At the Table Reviews: Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Small World

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BGA Episode 428 - Why doesn't this IP have a game yet? Jun 13, 2023

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This week we're looking at the IPs that should have games built around them, but for some reason, still don't, plus what types of games we'd want those to be.

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Board Game Academics is launching its first academic journal this fall, and to celebrate we're holding a special one day event at Gen Con in August. Join us live, or if you're not attending the convention, signup for a virtual pass at www.boardgameacademics.com.

Use the code "PODCAST" to receive the student rate.

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- Question of the Week: Who is the best original character in a board game and why?

- Acquisition Disorders: Galactic Cruise, Witchcraft!

- At the Table: Revive

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BGA Episode 427 - Top 10 Days of Wonder Games Jun 06, 2023

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This week, we're looking at the top ten games from Days of Wonder, one of the all-time great publishers, both for quality and production of games, and general attention to their fans and customers. Which game comes out on top?

* Question of the Week: If you could retheme one of your favorite games with one of your favorite IPs, which game/IP combo would you choose and why?

* Acquisition Disorders: Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, Ruse - Instincts of the Den

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BGA Episode 426 - Top 10 Pocket Games May 30, 2023

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This week we're looking at the top 10 games you can take with you to the beach, on an airplane, or otherwise shove in your pocket for quick, easy gaming on the go.

In addition, we're talking about the recently announced nominees for the Spiel des Jahres, the growing controversy over publisher/reviewer relationships, and a whole lot more.

Acquisition Disorders: Metal Gear Solid The Board Game, Carson City Big Box
At the Table Review: Dark Tomb

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BGA Episode 425 - BGG Hotness May 2023 May 23, 2023

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It's that time of the month again; we're back with the hottest of hotness games from BGG, discussing what games are new to the top 50, why they're there, and what to keep an eye out for.

- Question of the Week: What's a game that would actually benefit from legacy/campaign treatment that hasn't gotten it yet?

- Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring The Card Game: Against the Shadow, Terrorscape

- At the Table: Between Two Cities Essential Edition

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BGA Episode 424 - Mental Health Themed Board Games May 16, 2023

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This week, we're looking at ten games that take on unique themes to explore mental health. These games bring awareness to the importance of mental health care, not necessarily games that will help or treat.

Question of the Week: What's your favorite tie-breaking mechanism (and why)?
Acquisition Disorder: Terraforming Mars Prelude 2, Barcelona
At the Table Reviews: Dorfromantik, Horseless Carriage, Amsterdam

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BGA Episode 423 - Discussing the Origins Awards Nominees May 09, 2023

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We're closing out our trilogy of game award discussions with a rundown of the recently announced Origins Awards nominees. How did they do this year? Find out, plus reviews of Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game and a revisit to Rebuilding Seattle

- Question of the Week: What original board game IP would best support a movie or television series?

- Acquisition Disorders: Ark Nova Marine Worlds, Botany

- At the Table Reviews: Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Rebuilding Seattle

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BGA Episode 422 - Discussing the Golden Geek Nominees May 02, 2023

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While we will have to wait another year for our death laser, we're still excited to talk about the 2022 Golden Geek awards nominees, recently announced on Board Game Geek. Check out our thoughts and picks from the ample list of nominees.

Question of the Week – What's your number 1 deal breaker when it comes to games? A mechanic, theme, art style, player count (or something else entirely) that turns you off from a game before you even sit down?
Acquisition Disorders – Paperback 10th Anniversary + Typewriter, Call of Duty: The Board Game
At the Table Reviews – Distilled, Darwin's Journey: Fireland Expansions

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