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BGA Episode 381 - Ranking Our Games of the Year Jul 18, 2022

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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

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BGA Episode 380 - Top 10 Academia Themed Games Jul 12, 2022

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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

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BGA Episode 379 - Top 10 Fantasy Flight Games Jun 27, 2022

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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

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BGA Episode 378 - BGG Hotness June 2022 Jun 20, 2022

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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

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BGA Episode 377 - If You Like Ark Nova, Try... Jun 11, 2022

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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

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BGA Episode 376 - Spiel des Jahres Nominations 2022 May 31, 2022

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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

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BGA Episode 375 - Origins Game Fair 2022 Preview May 23, 2022

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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?"

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BGA Episode 374 - The New Gateway Games: Children's Games? May 17, 2022

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This week we're talking about the very best of the best games that you can play with children, gamers, and everyone in between. Gateway games have been talked to death, so what about games that work as gateways without being specifically designed for adults? Let's dig in.

Acquisition Disorders: Terracotta Army, The Palaces of Carrara (Second Edition
At the Table: Marvel United: X-Men

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BGA Episode 373 - Don't Follow the Rules (Games) May 02, 2022

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This week we break all the rules! And look at games in which it's a good thing to not follow the rules, either because they play better or because the rules are not that interesting.

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First up, though, is our question of the week! What games do you play without certain rules or scoring?

Acquisition Disorders: Oranienburger Kanal, Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods
At the Table: Ham's Sandwich Shop, Sleeping Gods (complete)

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BGA Episode 372 - Top 10 HOT Game Companies Apr 26, 2022

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This week we look at the game companies we're most excited about that are doing great things in the hobby right now. It's our top 10 hottest game companies.

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First up, though, is our question of the week! What's an old game you'd like to see rethemed and brought back (something not in print right now)?