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BGA Ep 85 - Best Games for Female Representation Aug 31, 2015

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This week, in a special, extra awesome episode, we announce the winner of our CoolStuffInc $50 giveaway, talk about three amazing new games, and discuss an important topic in the hobby - the representation of women in board games. Intro: Cool Stuff Inc Contest Winner!!!! Shout it From the Tabletop: Acquisition Disorder: Roll for the Galaxy: Ambition, Tabletopia, Forbidden Stars At the Table: AT:The World of Smog: On Her Majesty's Service, Dingominos, Mission: Red Planet (2nd Ed) Feature: Best Games for Female Representation Final Round: Back to School Essentials: Binders, Plano Organizer, Rubber Band-Its Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and BoardGameGeek, and make sure to check us out on Patreon, where you can back an episode for $1 to show your support.
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BGA Ep. 84 - If You Like Munchkin, Try... Aug 23, 2015

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This week, join Anthony, Chris and Daniel to talk about 9 games you might like if you also like Munchkin, along with reviews of recent releases Nevermore and The Voyages of Marco Polo, and ruminations on a couple of games headed our way after Essen.

Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest! Shout it From the Tabletop: New Origin Awards
Acquisition Disorder: German Railroads, CVlizations,Doomtown Premium Edition
At the Table: Creative Clash,The Voyages of Marco Polo, Nevermore
Feature: If You Like Munchkin, try...
Final Round: Where is Drew?!

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BGA Ep 83 - Top Ten Games that Bumped Other Games from Our Shelves Aug 17, 2015

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This week we're looking at games that replace other games, and boy are there are a lot of them! In just the last year the reprints, reimplementations and updates are getting out of control. Join Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew as we discuss 10 games that bumped other games from our shelves:

Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest!
Shout it From the Tabletop
Interview: Mensa Mind Games Chief Judge Greg Webster
Acquisition Disorder
Solo Gaming with Anthony: Hostage Negotiator -
At the Table: Doomtown: Reloaded, Game of Thrones 2nd, Broken Token 7 Wonders & Coins
Feature: Top 10 Games that Bumped Other Games Off Our Shelves
Final Round: Games That You Can Play While Traveling

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BGA Ep 82 - GenCon Surprises! Aug 10, 2015

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This week Anthony, Chris, Daniel and Drew are discussing some of the biggest surprises we ran across at GenCon, the games we were able to play and the long list of new games that we are eager to play when they release later this year. Plus week two of our CoolStuffInc contest!

Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest!
Shout it From the Tabletop: 3:24
Acquisition Disorder: 7:28
At the Table: 20:34
Feature: Gen Con Surprises: 42:49
Final Round: Gen Con Changes: 1:06:52

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BGA Ep 81 - If You Like 7 Wonders, Try... Aug 02, 2015

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This week all four BGA members are on the air to discuss the games you might like if you like 7 Wonders. We'll also be talking about some recent news in the world of hobby board gamging including future-past of GenCon and some of our recent acquisition disorders and games played.

PLUS we start week one of our big August contest - find out you can enter to win $50 (and a shot at $1,000) from CoolStuffInc. as part of the Dice Tower's big post-GenCon contest.

Intro: Cool Stuff Inc. Contest!
Shout it From the Tabletop: 5:02
Acquisition Disorder: 16:21
At the Table: 26:03
Feature: If You Like 7 Wonders, Try...: 42:49
Final Round: Favorite Franchise Games: 59:51

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BGA Ep. 80 - Most Anticipated Games of GenCon Jul 26, 2015

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This week Anthony, Chris, and Daniel get together to discuss the biggest event in gaming - Gencon - where we'll be all this coming week. Anthony also has a new Solo gaming segment, and you can learn more about the games we've been playing lately:

Solo Gaming; 6:06
Acquisition Disorder: 16:08
At The Table:21:42
Feature Review: Gen Con 2015 Games: 31:35

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BGA Ep. 79 - BGA Court: To Sleeve or Not to Sleeve Your Games Jul 19, 2015

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This week, Anthony and Chris sit down to discuss whether they chrome out their games beyond what comes in the base box, from sleeving to token upgrades to special edition wooden boxes and everything in between. Drew joins them to discuss recent news and we talk about our favorite restaurant games in the final round.

Shout it From the Tabletop: 3:15
Acquisition Disorder: 21:31
At the Table: 32:14
Feature: BGA Court: To Sleeve or Not to Sleeve...: 45:41
Final Round: Restaurant Games: 1:06:05

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BGA Ep. 78 - Gamer FAQ: Gaming on a Budget Jul 12, 2015

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Check out this week's new episode with Anthony, Chris, Dave, and Drew discussing recent plays at Dexcon 18, how to game on a budget successfully (and save some serious cash), and what you'd dress as if you went to a convention in cosplay.

Shout it From the Tabletop: 2:30
At the Table: 10:17
Feature: Gamer FAQ: Gaming on a Budget: 32:55
Final Round: Board Game Cosplay: 46:26

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BGA Ep. 77 - If You Like Power Grid, Try... Jul 06, 2015

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This week Anthony and Chris get together to talk about some of the recent awards going out, a couple of games they are eager to pick up in the near future and the 6 games you should try if you like Power Grid but are looking for something new.

Shout it From the Tabletop: 2:48
Acquisition Disorder: 20:49
At the Table: 24:35
Feature: If you like Power Grid, try...: 32:30

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BGA Ep. 76 - Listener Feedback, the Return! Jun 28, 2015

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Our listeners are back! Tune in for part two of our special listener's feedback, mega-topic, short answer extravaganza on Episode 76. Drew joins Chris and Anthony to discuss these questions along with a few recent acquisition disorders and recent plays of both Tzolkin, the Mayan Calendar and The Castles of Burgandy.

Shout it From the Tabletop: 4:03

Acquisition Disorder: 7:49 At the Table: 13:21 Feature: Listener Feedback Part 2: 27:18 Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, BoardGameGeek, and Patreon.
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