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BGA Episode 291 - Best of Eagle-Gryphon Games Sep 16, 2020

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We’re back this week with our picks for the best releases by Eagle-Gryphon games (with one very special exception for our newest Hall of Fame entry).

But first, we discuss our question of the week: With the announcement that we're finally getting a Heroquest reboot, what's another old game that's yet to be rebooted that you'd like to see?

In Acquisition Disorders this week, Anthony looks at Deck of Wonders and At the Table, he got a chance to play the Shadowed Paths expansion for Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth.

Finally, in our feature, we look at 6 games that stand out as the best on offer from Eagle-Gryphon Games.

Don’t miss BGA Live! once again on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EDT every Wednesday on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com’s homepage.

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BGA Episode 290 - BGG Hotness - Fall 2020 Preview Sep 09, 2020

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We're back with another preview of all the hot games coming your way in 2020. Check out our initial preview list of September-October releases (you guessed it - Essen!) plus a review of Mariposas and a preview of Coatl.

But first, we discuss our question of the week: If you had to choose one game to represent the state of hobby board gaming today, what would it be and why?

Don't miss BGA Live! launching this week on BoardGameArena.com and Twitch. You can catch us 8:30pm EDT on twitch.com/bgapodcast and on boardgamearena.com's homepage.

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BGA Episode 289 - The Best Version Of...Ticket to Ride! Sep 02, 2020

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This week we have a brand new feature, in which we look at the various versions, expansions, and promos for some of the biggest games out there and tell you the unequivocal, best (seriously, we know our stuff!) version of that game. This week, Ticket to Ride.

But first, we discuss our question of the week: What makes your favorite game fun? Is it a unique mechanic? The feeling it gives you at the table? A special memory?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns and Chris looks at Tapestry: Plans and Ploys.

At the table this week, we're getting digital with reviews of Root and Cartographers from Anthony and Roll for the Galaxy and Monster Train from Chris.

Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris dig into many of the best expansions for Ticket to Ride and highlight the best versions of the all-time classic.

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BGA Episode 288 - Board Game Collecting Interventions Aug 26, 2020

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This week we're going down the rabbit hole, looking at 12 games that we've collected incessantly, why we've done it and whether those extras, expansions, and promos will ever actually get played.

But first, we discuss our question of the week: What's the most replayable game you can recommend for less than $40?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at CloudAge - the newest game from Alexander Pfister coming later this year - and Chris looks at Hamburg and Amsterdam, the first two games in the Stefan Feld Collection, on Kickstarter now.

At the table this week, Anthony gives his initial impressions of Tekhenu, the newest release from Daniele Tascini and David Turczi, and Anthony and Chris both look at Fort - the newest from Leder Games.

Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris dig into 12 games and game systems for which they've collected almost everything and what those mega-collections look like.

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BGA Episode 287 - 7th Anniversary Special! Aug 20, 2020

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This week we’re celebrating as we mark the 7th year since we started the podcast! That means looking back at our favorite acquisition disorders, at the tables and features of the last 12 months.

But first, we discuss our question of the week: What's your game of the year so far for 2020 (among those already released)?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Dune Imperium, and Chris looks at both Lunar Base and Arcana Rising.

At the table this week, Anthony reviews The Magnificent, the new game from the designers of Santa Maria he's been waiting to try since Essen. Chris plays the quick, light Ticket to Ride: New York.

Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris dig into the best of the podcast from the last 12 months, touching on their favorite acquisition disorders, at the table reviews, and features in the last 50 or so episodes.

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BGA Episode 286 - Listener Questions! Aug 13, 2020

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It's one of our favorite episodes of the year - our chance to answer your questions!

Thanks to everyone out there who submitted questions for the episode. We had a blast reading through them and answering everything. It's always great to hear from our listeners and we appreciate you all for everything you do!

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Episode 285 - If You Like Tascini & Turczi, Try... Aug 07, 2020

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This week Anthony is camping! So friend of the show, Chris Champ joins Chris to discuss some of our favorite game designers - the T's! Tascini and Turczi.

But first, we discuss our question of the week: What games are you most excited about from Gen Con?

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BGA Episode 284 - Best of Queen Games Jul 31, 2020

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This week we’re looking at our favorite light, medium, and heavy games from Queen Games in the first of our retrospective episodes on individual publishers.

But first, we discuss our question of the week: What game would benefit most from a ground-up retheming?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Renature, a new game of reclaiming the land with plants and animals from Capstone Games coming later this fall.

At the table this week, Anthony reviews the solo mode of Sanctum and gets solo-only games Orchard and Finished! to the table. Chris reviews the European Expansion for Wingspan and the Swift-Start Promo Pack.

Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris dig into the best of Queen Games - their favorites in lighter, medium, and heavier categories from the publisher.

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BGA Episode 283 - Top Ten Board Game Artists Jul 23, 2020

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This week we’re looking at the best of the best board game artists, featuring 10 who have created sensational work for some of our favorite games.

But first, we discuss our question of the week: What game has surprised you the most so far in 2020, and what's your favorite mid-week through the year?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Civilization: A New Dawn - Terra Incognita and Chris looks at Photosynthesis: Under the Moonlight - two expansions for 2017 releases that no one saw coming.

At the table this week, Anthony reviews Sonora - a flick and write game from Pandasaurus Games, and Chris looks at Paperback: Unabridged, a clever expansion for Paperback from Tim Fowers.

Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris dig into the top 10 artists working in board games and the games that made their work famous. See which hit the top of our list.

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BGA Episode 282 - BGG Hotness July 2020 Jul 16, 2020

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This week we’re revisiting the hot games preview for this summer and discussing 15 of the hottest games added to the list since last month. Preorders, Gen Con releases keeping to their dates and much more.

But first, we discuss our question of the week: What's the most replayable game in your collection?

In acquisition disorders this week Anthony looks at Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire, which just went up on Kickstarter, and Chris looks at Massive Darkness 2 - can it fix what didn't quite work in the first one?

At the table this week, Anthony reviews Nova Luna - the Spiel des Jahre nominee from Uwe Rosenberg and Stronghold Games that he recently had a chance to play several times.

Finally, in the feature, Anthony and Chris dig through the BGG preview list for summer to find games recently added, shipping soon, or just released.

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