Let's dig into something new and exciting this week–board games based on majors in higher education. We go through the first half of our list this week.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What is the best sale you ever got on a game? Acquisition Disorders: American Bookshop,Cinderella's Dance, Mindbug ?️ First Contact  At the Table: Juicy Fruits If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Board Gamers Anonymous

BGA Episode 354 - Higher Education Games Part 1

The end of the year is nigh, and it's time to buy gifts for all of your favorite gamers. No problem, we have your back! Check out the annual BGA Holiday Gift Guide, with 20 games to match every gamer on your list.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 353 - Holiday Gift Guide 2021

It's that time again - let's look at the hottest games on BGG and try to figure out why they're hot! This month, we're skipping around the top 50 to share what's hot, why, and whether you should care.  First up, though, is our question of the week! What are underrated games, hidden gems, and special experiences that would make gifts this year? Acquisition Disorders: Weather Machine, Hegemony: Lead Your Class to Victory At the Table: Cartographers Heroes, Citadels If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 352 - BGG Hotness November 2021

Anthony's out of town this week, so Chris has some questions! More specifically, the listeners have questions and Chris has answers. Enjoy a rundown of a series of board game industry questions answered by Chris.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 351 - Listeners' Questions

350! Another big round number on the board, and that means it's time for one of our very special episodes - this time our top 20 listeners' games of all time. Thank you to everyone who submitted as part of our contest. Winners will be announced on the next episode.  First up, though, is our question of the week: 

BGA Episode 350 - Listeners' Top 20 Games of All Time

This week we're looking at one of the most famous books of the 20th century and its impact on board games dating back almost 50 years: Dune.  First up, though, is our new contest - share your top 10 games of all time for a chance to win one in our Listeners' Top 20 Games contest: https://forms.gle/DudbkyCLfe8qPz1w5 Acquisition Disorders: Senjutsu: Battle For Japan, Marvel Dice Throne At the Table: Ultimate Railroads (BoardGameArena) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 349 - From Book to Board: Dune

There's a little show you may have heard of: Squid Game. This week we're looking at games you might like try if you're a fan of the show, or if you want to have a good fight with your friends, without the mortal fear part.  First up, though, is our question of the week: Who is your board game rival/archnemesis? Acquisition Disorders: Grove, spielbox 2022 At the Table: Fox in the Forest (Steam), Clash of Decks If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 348 - If You Like Squid Game, Try...

It's time to talk Essen Spiel! The big one with all the new games is here, so what games are hot on BGG's preview list, which games are we eager to see and hear more about, and how do we get them! This week we take a look.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your go-to travel board game (for flying, trains, hotel rooms, etc.)? At the Table: Dragon Prince: Battlecharged, Fangs If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 347 - Essen Spiel 2021 Hotness

Have you noticed Kickstarter is a little crazy of late? It's true! These things are absolutely ridiculous. We talk about it.  First up, though, is our question of the week: Are kickstarters too expensive? Acquisition Disorders: Shinkansen: Zero Kei, Don't Go in There At the Tablet: Concordia Digital Edition If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 346 - Kickstarter is Krazy!

You notice how Kickstarter is kind of out of control lately? So do we. This week, Anthony does his best to talk Chris out of backing the Masters of the Universe kickstarter campaign.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game that you came out of nowhere and you played way more than you expected? Acquisition Disorders: Eastern Empires, Asmodee, Eleven: Football Manager Board Game (2022)  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 345 - Talk me out of Backing: Masters of the Universe The Board Game: Clash for Eternia

Gen Con has come and gone, but what games were the hottest? We talk about the convention (that we didn't make it to), and the games worth playing out of it.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's a game you've never played without the expansion(s)? Are there any that you'd never go back on? Acquisition Disorders: Origins First Builders, Verdant Game At the Table Reviews: The Golden Ticket Game If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 344 - Gen Con 2021 Hotness

Gen Con is this week and while we're not attending for the first time in 7 years, we're keeping a close eye on goings on, including our reactions to the Fantasy Flight In-Flight Report.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's the best game by your favorite designer and why? Acquisition Disorders: Azul Queen's Garden, 7 Wonders Architects Game At the Table Reviews: Troyes Dice, Abyss (revisited) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 343 - Gen Con and In-Flight Report Reaction

Our trip through the board gaming metaverse continues as we discuss...board gaming! Our thoughts on the hobby, our background in it, and our goals for the future.  First up, though, is our question of the week: What's the best game you can set up and teach in less than 15 minutes? Acquisition Disorders: Solar Sphere, Mint Mini Game At the Table Reviews: Cascadia, King of Tokyo (revisited) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 342 - What is Board Gaming? Making a Better Hobby

This week's episode of BGA is a special one in which we get a little bit meta, a little bit reflective, and a whole lot transparent about the show, how it came about, and what we think of our current format and the goal of each segment of the show.  Join us for the conversation as we consider what comes next for BGA - We want your feedback! So be sure to post your comments on Facebook, Twitter, and the website.  If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Links to Music: https://ozzed.net/music/8-bit-empire.shtml#tune08 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/BoxCat_Games

BGA Episode 341 - What is BGA? Making a Better Podcast

This week we’re looking at the current BGG hotness as we wrap up August and move into September. First up, though, is our question of the week: What's your biggest disappointment (in terms of game releases) of 2021 thus far? We also look at the Zenobia Award Finalists, recently announced as part of a year-long competition to find the next great historical game designer. Check out the site and the finalists here: https://zenobiaaward.org/finalists/ Acquisition Disorders: Dice Realms, G.I. JOE: Deck-Building Game At the Table Reviews: Grand Austria Hotel: Let's Waltz If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

BGA Episode 340 - BGG Hotness September 2021

Board Gamers Anonymous is a podcast about tabletop board gamers and the insane fun they have at the table together - from Euros like Catan, Carcassone, and Agricola to American Style games like Battlestar Galactica, Rune Wars and more.