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BGA Episode 134: If You Like Agricola, Try... Sep 11, 2017

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This week, Chris and Anthony look at one of the most successful euros of the last 10 years - Uwe Rosenberg's Agricola - and discuss some games you might like if you also like this one.

To kick things off, we asked listeners what games they had purchased because they were worried about future availability with our question of the week.

Next up, we look at some of the upcoming games we're excited about, including two new Uwe Rosenberg titles, Nusfjord and Indian Summer, releasing at Essen (or shortly after) this year, and ZiPang Portable, now on Kickstarter.

We then delve into a deep dive review of 878 Vikings and all of its expansion materials. The new game from Academy Games, and the first in the Birth of Europe series is a spin on the formula in 1775 Rebellion, one of our favorites.

Finally, we look at 6 games you might like if you also like Agricola, including some games with starkly different mechanics, but very similar feels.

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BGA Episode 133 - BGA's 4th Birthday: This Year's Favorites Sep 05, 2017

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Four years! We've been doing this for a while, so we took a few minutes this week to think back on what's happened over those four years, and specifically what we have enjoyed most about the last year.

We kick things off with some news, including the winners of our recent contest, discussion of FFG's Force Friday release, and the upcoming Pax Unplugged.

For our question of the week, we asked the listeners what Kickstarter they are most pleased with to date that they have backed. And then we dive into our favorite acquisition disorders, at the tables and features for the last year.

Question of the Week: 10:17 Favorite Acquisition Disorders: 15:00, 16:48 Favorite At the Tables: 18:46, 23:36 Favorite Features: 27:20

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BGA Episode 132 - Top 10 Dice Mechanics in Board Game Aug 27, 2017

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This week, we're looking at the top 10 board game dice mechanics. These are not necessarily the top 10 dice games, but the strategy board games and card games that have the most innovative and interesting dice mechanics.

In addition to our top ten list, we have our question of the week, asking the listeners what their most anticipated games announced or released at Gen Con are.

Next up, we dig into acquisition disorders. Anthony talks about the new miniatures game from Fantasy Flight Games, Star Wars: Legion, and Chris digs into new card crafting games from AEG - Edge of Darkness and Manastorm for Mystic Vale.

At our table this week, Anthony had a chance to play The Climbers and Chris shares his feedback about the first two expansions for Mystic Vale, as well as the newest card crafting game from AEG, Custom Heroes.

Finally, we share our top 10 board game dice mechanics.

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BGA Episode 131 - The BGG Hotness Review (Gen Con Edition) Aug 22, 2017

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Gen Con is over and we're recording live from the hotel room the morning after! We're talking about the games we saw, the (few) games we were able to play, and all the stuff that was hot for purchase at the show.

We kick things off with a big announcement - you can check out our new website here, or enter our contest for a chance to win $50 directly here.

Our acquisition disorders included the new release for 2017 from Quined, Agra, and the newest civilization game from Fantasy Flight Games, Civilization: New Dawn.

We also chat about some of the games we played this week, including the new Munchkin CCG, and Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game.

Finally, we dig into the 18 hottest games we saw for sale at the con this year, including some of the quickest sellouts, surprise releases, and more.

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BGA Episode 130 - Must Buy Games: CMON Aug 13, 2017

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This week, Chris and Anthony sit down to discuss CMON's must buy games - the five titles you should check out from their catalog.

In addition, we have the question of the week, this week asking what factors people consider when choosing a game for their collection. Our Acquisition Disorders include Isle of Skye: Journeyman and Professor Evil and the Citadel of Time, and at the table this week, Anthony reviews First Martians: Adventures on the Red Planet while Chris looks at two Dr. Who games: Dr. Who The Card Game & Dr. Who The Card Game Time Clash Starter Set.

Finally, in our feature, we look at five must buy games from CMON across different categories and for different play styles.

Question of the Week: 3:27

Acquisition Disorders: 6:35

At the Table: 11:14

Must Buy Games: CMON: 26:05

(Thanks Matt for your awesome bit of code to help determine when to buy a game):

IF newgame = SoloMode THEN IF variability of SoloMode => 5 plays THEN $$$ ELSE GOTO FamilyPlay FamilyPlay IF newgame = FamilyFuntime THEN $$$ ELSE GOTO shun shun DO troll internet denouncing merits of newgame in an attempt to justify decision IF decision = regret THEN $$$ anyways.

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BGA Episode 129 - If You Like Five Tribes, Try... Aug 07, 2017

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On Episode 129 of BGA, Anthony and Chris dig into Five Tribes and share 6 games you might like if you also like this one - breaking them down by lighter, similar, and heavier weights.

To start, we'll dig into our question of the week, asking you, the listeners what game mechanic you use to introduce people to board gaming. Next, we dive into our acquisition disorders, including Queendomino and Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium.

Then we dive into our recent plays with The Quest for El Dorado and In the Year of the Dragon: 10th Anniversary Edition.

Finally, we look at Five Tribes and share with you six games that make similar use of the Mancala mechanic - games you should give a shot if you also like this one.

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BGA Episode 128 - Listener Questions! Jul 31, 2017

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In a special fifth episode this month, we're taking questions from the listeners! Thanks to everyone who shared their questions on Facebook and Twitter.

In addition to listener questions, we are looking at some upcoming acquisition disorders, including the expansion for Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle, Mario Level Up!, and Bob Ross: Art of Chill. Then we dig into reviews of recent plays including The Godfather: Corleone's Empire and Lignum.

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BGA Episode 127 - BGG Hotness Review Jul 24, 2017

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It's that time again - Anthony and Chris sit down to discuss the BGG Hotness, giving a rundown of the top 15 games currently on the Hotness list. In addition to the hotness review, we'll have early previews of Summit the Board Game and Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game.

We also provide at the table impressions of Word Slam and automobile, and we ask the listeners this week about games and mechanics they avoid in our Question of the Week.

Question of the Week: 1:34 Acquisition Disorders: 6:37 At the Table: 11:38 Feature: BGG Hotness Review 25:34

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BGA Episode 126 - Top 10 Battle Games Jul 17, 2017

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This week, Anthony and Chris dig into the top 10 battle games - board games that are primarily built around combat. These are not wargames, but mid-heavy weight board games that utilize some of the core mechanisms we know and love from wargames and board games alike to create a unique, combat-oriented experience. Listen to our top 10 picks in this category.

In addition, we share our recent plays and dig into the question of the week, with answers from the listeners - discussing their most controversial takes in gaming. Next up, we share our acquisition disorders with Twilight of the Gods and the new Stefan Feld game, Merlin.

We also share two reviews At the Table. Anthony digs into Barcelona: Rose of Fire from Devir and discusses how it holds up in multiple group settings. Chris then dives into Ulm from R&R Games to see if it's heavy enough for long term play.

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BGA Episode 125 - Uwe Rosenberg vs. Stefan Feld Jul 10, 2017

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This week, Anthony and Chris dig into euro-mega-designers Uwe Rosenberg and Stefan Feld to determine once and for all, who does it better. In this special designer edition of our VS. feature, we'll look at the games of both designer, as well as their impact on gaming and overall fun-factor for us to determine which comes out ahead. We also ask the listeners in our question of the week who they'd pick if they could only have one library of games.

In our acquisition disorders, Anthony looks at Dragon Island, the new game from R&R Games and Mike Fitzgerald coming later this fall, and Chris looks at Vast after his first play as the Goblins. While not a full review, hear Chris's first impressions of this incredibly unique asymmetrical game, plus thoughts on the expansions coming for it soon.

The guys dig into recent plays as well. Anthony shares his thoughts and recommendation for Yamatai, the newest from Days of Wonder and designer duo Bruno Cathala and Marc Paquien. Chris then shares his recent play through of Delve, the Carcassonne-like mashup from Indie Boards and Cards.

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