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BGA Episode 15: 2013 Holiday Gift Guide Nov 27, 2013

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The Board Gamers Anonymous crew brings you a list of their top gift picks for 2013. With more than 50 games in a range of categories, you'll get tips on top gaming picks for anyone in your life who may be interested in board games, card games, role playing games, and everything in between.

07:22 - Fantasy Games

13:47 - Sci Fi Games

18:17 - Video Gamer Friendly Games

24:04 - Stocking Stuffer Games

30:41 - Kids and Teens Games

36:25 - Games for Non-Gamers

40:51 - Games for the Family

45:59 - Games for the Fighter

50:32 - Games for the Thinker

55:54 - Games for Epic Sessions

You can read more about every game on our list on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, where links to episodes in which games were reviewed, articles, and links to buy each game on the list are provided.

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BGA Episode 14: Star Trek Catan & Settlers of Catan Nov 23, 2013

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This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim discuss the reskinned Star Trek version of Settlers of Catan from Mayfair Games, along with Oar Else, Risk Legacy and Forbidden Desert. They also discuss the continued descent into full-blown Heroclix addiction, and some of the other favorites that hit the table like Mascarade and Long Shot.

00:10 - The Hotness News

01:16 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

07:27 - At the Table: Risk Legacy

13:50 - At the Table: Mascarade (Big Game)

15:18 - At the Table: Forbidden Desert

26:28 - At the Table: Heroclix 2x2

33:10 - At the Table: Oar Else

39:05 - Feature Review Star Trek Catan

As always, you can follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) on Twitter (@bgapodcast) or on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com.

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BGA Episode 13: Amerigo & Top 10 Traitor Mechanic Games Nov 16, 2013

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Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim review one of the hottest games coming out of Essen this year, Amerigo, along with the top 10 traitor mechanic games and some of the best games to add to your gaming collection if you are starting a board game group. Plus our acquisition disorder is in full swing and its draining our wallets with weeks to go before the big games of the year hit.

00:21 - The Hotness News

09:45 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

23:42 - At the Table: Top 10 Traitor Mechanic Games

57:23 - Feature Review: Amerigo

1:33:00 - Discussion: Recommendations for Starting a Gaming Group

Quick reminder, our online contest for Extra Life 2013 ends on November 20th! Get your entries in now. Visit BoardGamersAnonymous.com to learn more or connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) or Twitter (@bgapodcast).

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BGA Episode 12: Extra Life 2013 Nov 09, 2013

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Extra Life 2013 was a HUGE success and we want to thank all of the incredible people, publishers, volunteers, and donors who made this possible. We not only hit our goals, we obliterated them, bringing in FOUR TIMES our original goal.

Listen as we thank the people who made this event so successful and some of our favorite moments from Extra Life 2013 on Staten Island.

01:45 - Extra Life 2013 Wrap Up

31:12 - Aqcuisition Disorder Corner

38:12 - At the Table

And if you weren't at the event but want to participate, you can! We're running an online only raffle until November 20th. Enter by donating at least $10 to Extra Life and letting us know on Facebook, Twitter or by email (questions@boardgamersanonymous.com). Thanks everyone!

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BGA Episode 11: Star Trek Attack Wing & Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Nov 02, 2013

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This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim are running in circles getting ready for Extra Life, but that isn't stopping them from getting in a few reviews before the big event. This week's feature reviews include Star Trek Attack Wing and Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures, Mascarade, and revisits to Cosmic Encounter and Lords of Waterdeep.

00:44 - The Hotness News

16:44 - Acquistion Disorder Corner

23:43 - At the Table: Mascarade

35:41 - At the Table: Cosmic Encounter

50:55 - At the Table: Lords of Waterdeep (After the Honeymoon)

58:17 - Feature Review: Star Trek Attack Wing and Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures

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BGA Episode 10: Canterbury Oct 26, 2013

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This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss Canterbury, the new game from Andrew Parks and Quixotic Games - just released for Kickstarter backers. We also talk about some of our personal picks for hot new games coming to Essen, as well as the newest Magic The Gathering set, Hordes: High Command, Revolution! and a revisit to Bruges after a few weeks.

00:03 - The Hotness News

17:47 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

27:59 - At the Table: MTG Theros

31:45 - At the Table: Hordes: High Command

34:53 - At the Table: Revolution!

42:43 - At the Table: Bruges Revisited

49:05 - Canterbury

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BGA Episode 9: Suburbia Oct 19, 2013

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This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss one of their favorite games and a frequent presence at the table: Suburbia. They also discuss some of the hot new games coming out soon they're excited about, review two of the biggest iOS app releases of the last month, and review Dungeon Roll, The Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom, and the ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying Game by Steve Kenson.

00:23 - The Hotness News: Extra Life Donations

09:07 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

14:47 - On the Tablet: Tanto Cuore iOS

17:01 - On the Tablet: Small World 2 iOS

28:46 - At the Table: Dungeon Roll

35:41 - At the Table: The Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom

39:15 - At the Table: ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying Game

49:13 - Feature Review: Suburbia

Read more about Extra Life 2013, send questions and comments to the BGA crew, or request a game review at BoardGamersAnonymous.com, on Twitter (@BGAPodcast) or on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous).

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BGA Episode 8: Bioshock Infinite - Siege of Columbia Oct 12, 2013

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This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim talk about the brand new game from Plaid Hat - Bioshock Infinite: Siege of Columbia. Chris shares his favorite play from the table this week - Dominare - and Kim and Dan review the newest expansion for Ascension, The Darkness Unleashed. Along with a long list of games to hit our carts (and wallets) we also have the first preliminary list of games being featured at Extra Life on November 2nd.

01:05 - The Hotness News

13:36 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

17:02 - At the Table: Ascension - The Darkness Unleashed

21:25 - At the Table: Dominare

29:09 - Feature Review: Bioshock Infinite: Siege of Columbia

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BGA Episode 7: Bruges & Our Top 10 Two Player Games Oct 05, 2013

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This week, Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss their top ten two player board games, along with some of the hot new miniature space combat games (you know what we're talking about) expansions they have their eyes on. The feature review covers Bruges, the hot new euro from Z-Man games, plus Dan has a personal message for all loyal BGA listeners.

01:11 - The Hotness News

07:52 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

25:02 - At the Table: Top 10 Two Player Games

45:10 - Feature Review: Bruges

And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, hit us up at questions@boardgamersanonymous.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous or on Twitter @bgapodcast.

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BGA Episode 6: Spyrium Sep 28, 2013

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This week, Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss Spyrium, arguably (and we do emphasize "arguably") the best worker placement game to hit our table this year, along with Shadow Hunters, Werewolf Inquisition, Mage Wars, and San Juan.

Additionally the crew talks about how to get video gamers to the table by matching games across mediums, especially in the wake of a $1Billion payday for Grand Theft Auto V.

01:50 - The Hotness News

13:30 - Acquisition Disorder Corner

30:34 - At the Table: Shadow Hunters

42:12 - At The Table: Werewolf Inquisition

48:33 - At the Table: Mage Wars

59:49 - At the Table: San Juan

1:07:19 - Feature Review: Spyrium

1:35:34 - Discussion Topic: Getting Video Gamers to the Table

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