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BGA Episode 331 - Top Ten Games to Play Outside + Games from Around the World Jun 24, 2021

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This week we’re discussing the 10 best games to play outside as the summer months warm-up and the parks and backyards become viable gaming spaces.

Due to some technical issues, our episode is a bit shorter than normal as well, so we've included a special bonus from one of our retired Bonus episodes: Games from around the world. We hope you enjoy!

First up, though, is our question of the week: You're asked to mash two games together to build your "ultimate board game". What two games are they?

Acquisition Disorders: Forests of Pangaia
At the Table Reviews: Ohanami

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BGA Episode 330 - A Very Special Episode of BGA Jun 16, 2021

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This week, Anthony is out of town, so we're bringing you a very special episode, featuring the first episodes of both Chris's and Anthony's walkthrough of their collections, previously released as Patreon bonus exclusives for backers.

Enjoy our rundown of the first 20 or so games in our collections each.

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BGA Episode 329: Best Games to Simply Teach Specific Mechanics Jun 10, 2021

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This week we’re the best games you can play to teach specific mechanics that are common in board games. Some are gateway games, some are not, but all are mechanically sound ways to teach someone how a certain type of game works.

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a video game mechanic or concept you'd like to say migrate to board games?

Acquisition Disorders: Summoner Wars Second Edition, Now or Never
At the Table Reviews: Marvel Champions The Card Gamed: Galaxy's Most Wanted, Slipways (Steam)

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BGA Episode 328 - Is Crowdfunding killing board game expansions? Jun 03, 2021

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This week we’re discussing a recent Polygon article discussing how Kickstarter is killing the traditional board game expansion. Read the full article here: https://www.polygon.com/22458363/crowdfunding-is-killing-board-game-expansions-opinion

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game for which you legitimately want a giant, $300 3D version of?

Acquisition Disorders: The Isle of Cats: Don't Forget the Kittens, Dive
At the Table Reviews: Mercado de Lisboa, Genotype

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BGA Episode 327 - BGG Hotness June 2021 May 27, 2021

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This week we’re discussing the fifteen hottest games on Board Game Geek, what got them there and whether you should pay attention to them in the weeks to come.

First up, though, is our question of the week: With news that Chip Theory Games is making an Elder Scrolls game, what's a publisher/designer + IP combination you'd like to see?

Acquisition Disorders: The Gest of Robin Hood, Catan 3D Edition
At the Table Reviews: Kemet: Blood and Sand

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BGA Episode 326 - Spiel des Jahres Nominees for 2021 May 20, 2021

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This week we’re discussing the recently announced nominees for the 2021 Spiel des Jahres awards - all three categories and the recommendations. How good is this year's list?

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that, regardless of preferences or mechanics, every board gamer should play at least once in their life?

Acquisition Disorders: Paperback Adventures - A Novel Solo Word Game, Um, Actually - The Game of Nerdy Corrections
At the Table Reviews: Red Rising, Mandala Stones

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BGA Episode 325 - Talk me out of buying/backing...Mosaic - A Story of Civilization May 13, 2021

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This week we’re discussing the big new Kickstarter that just hit, Mosaic: A Story of Civilization, and why we shouldn't back it. If you're interested in learning more about the game (and why Anthony is super out), check it out.

First up, though, is our question of the week: What criteria do you use to cull your collection and how often do you do it?

Acquisition Disorders: Oink Games + , ICE
At the Table Reviews: Agropolis, Patchwork Express

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BGA Episode 324 - 15th Annual Golden Geek Awards Winners May 05, 2021

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This week we’re discussing the winners of the 15th Golden Geek Awards. Which games won, didn't win, and probably should have one (in our completely scientific, not at all biased opinions)?

First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that everyone else dragged or ignored that you absolutely adore, and of course, the most important questions: why?

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BGA Episode 323 - BGG Hotness May 2021 Apr 28, 2021

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This week we’re discussing the biggest and hottest games out there with the BGG Hotness's top 15 games going into May.

First up, though, is our question of the week: What game in your collection would you be happy to see a reprint or second edition for and why?

On the show this week, we cover:

Acquisition Disorders: The Initiative, CANVAS: Reflections Expansion & Reprint
At the Table: Ride the Rails

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BGA Episode 322 - Talk me out of backing...Marvel United: X-Men! Apr 21, 2021

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This week we’re discussing how to control that uncontrollable itch to back the next big thing on Kickstarter. Can we do it? Find out in this week's episode!

First up, though, is our question of the week: What classic family game deserves the big Kickstarter treatment?

On the show this week, we cover:

Acquisition Disorders: It's a Wonderful Kingdom, Transmissions Board Game
At the Table: Dominant Species: Marine, Marvel United

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