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BGA Episode 411 - BGA Questions: What is the Value of a Game? Feb 14, 2023

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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

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Question of the Week: How do you determine the value of a game in your collection? Is it the number of times played? Enjoyment from owning it? Actual physical value? Or do you not think about it at all?
Acquisition Disorders: Dead Cells: A Rogue-Lite Board Game, Chomp, Sail, Couture, and Mind Space
At the Table Reviews: Rebuilding Seattle, Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra

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BGA Episode 410 - BGG Hotness February 2023 Feb 07, 2023

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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?"

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Question of the Week: "What is the game you are most excited to play this year and why (KS or retail)?"
Acquisition Disorders: Andromeda's Edge, Expeditions
At the Table Reviews: Mosaic, Woodcraft

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BGA Episode 409 - Collecting and Culling Games Jan 31, 2023

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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.

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Question of the Week: "What advice would you offer to new gamers about collecting and culling?" AND "Is there a game that you will never cull/remove from your collection no matter how little it gets played?"
Acquisition Disorders: The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, 7 Wonders Edifice
At the Table Reviews: Lacrimosa, Beer and Bread

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BGA Episode 408 - The End of D&D?! Jan 24, 2023

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Chris is joined by Will this week to talk about all the recent changes, announcements, un-announcements, and general drama surrounding Dungeons and Dragons.

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Question of the Week: Due to technical issues on Anthony's end, there was no question of the week this week. We'll be back next week with double duty.
Acquisition Disorders: City of Mist: Local Legends, Marvel United: Multiverse
At the Table Reviews: Wolves, Tiletum

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BGA Episode 407 - From Board to Book - The "Public Domain" Classics Jan 17, 2023

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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?

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Question of the Week: "What book would you most like to see get a board game adaptation and why? & Do you log your game plays? Why or why not?"
Acquisition Disorders: Green Planet: Powerline & Future Energy, Tales of the Arthurian Knights
At the Table Reviews: War of the Ring: The Card Game, The Night Cage

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BGA Episode 406 - BGA Awards for 2022 Jan 10, 2023

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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.

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Nominees:

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 Release:
Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Skymines, War of the Ring: the Card Game

Best Solo Game:
Twilight Inscription, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, X-Men United, Turing Machine

Best Expansion:
Dune Imperium - Rise of Ix, On Mars: Alien Invasion, Root: Marauders/Clockwork 2, The Red Cathedral: Contractors

Game of the Year:
Ark Nova, X-Men United, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, Lacrimosa, War of the Ring: The Card Game, Tiletum, Cat in the Box

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BGA Episode 405 - 50 Most Anticipated Games of 2023 Jan 02, 2023

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Episode 405 is up, featuring our 50 most anticipated games of 2023. Find out which new games, pending Kickstarter releases, and expansions on the horizon have us the most excited going into the new year.

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This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike.

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BGA Episode 404 - BGA 2022 Year in Review Dec 29, 2022

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2022 is just about over and that means it's time to look back on the year as a whole. This week, we're reviewing 2022, looking at the games that came out, what we played, what we didn't, and what got delayed.

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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.

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BGA Episode 403 - Board Game Academics Dec 20, 2022

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We're excited to announce an all-new endeavor for BGA coming in 2023: Board Game Academics! Join us for a discussion of what brought us to this point, how we're approaching our newest project, and what you can expect from us in 2023 and beyond.

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Question of the Week: Is there a fun hobby board game (so not purely educational) you feel helped you learn something important about yourself or the world?
Acquisition Disorders: Mosaic: A Story of Civilization, Arabella
At the Table Reviews: Wildstyle, Starship Captains

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BGA Episode 402 - Top 10 Christmas Themed Board Games Dec 12, 2022

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For years, it's been difficult to find quality Christmas-themed games for those who want more than a retheme or Monopoly variant. Times are changing, though, and we've gathered the Top 10 Christmas-themed games for the 2022 holiday season.

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Question of the Week: It's about that time again. What is your pick for the best game released in 2022 and why?
Acquisition Disorders: Numbsters, Empire's End
At the Table Reviews: Dungeon Drop, Nacho Pile, Master Dater

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