Board Game Hot Takes

In Episode 323 we're joined by board game designer Connie Vogelmann to discuss our top 3 board games we wish we'd designed.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:56 Connie tells us about Tideward and Weaverbirds12:16 Top 3 board games we wish we'd designed15:26 Baseball Highlights 204519:04 The Gang23:05 Dominion26:27 Glass Road / Black Forest33:03 Smartphone, Inc.36:34 It's a Wonderful World40:14 Blue...

In Episode 322 we discuss epic (big, long) board games. How do you define an epic game? Are they worth the time investment? What games do you consider epic games? How often do you want to be playing them?If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game...

In Episode 321 we give our hot take review on Bus covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on Duel Games and then discuss some games on our table including Ostia, Gunsen, and Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:17 Poll Time: How do you feel about Duel games?12:12 Bus Description14:15 Gameplay and Mechanisms29:01...

In Episode 320 we discuss the board game collecting as a part of the hobby. Do we consider ourselves collectors? What makes an interesting collection? Why do board games make good (or bad) collections?If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakesFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.socialJoin our Board Game Arena...

In Episode 319 we give our hot take review on Gunsen COLON The Battle for Toshi Ranbo covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on whether its okay to concede in a 2-player game and then discuss some games on our table including Ants, World Order, and Origin Story: Heroes and Villains.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:24 Poll Time: Is it...

In Episode 318 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 What's your Spirit Game?04:39 Have you ever sold or traded a game away but later decided you wanted it back in your collection?10:07 What games are just dumb fun?15:03 Are there any games you'd like to see get a digital implementation?19:39 What are your most gifted games?24:57...

In Episode 317 we give our hot take review on Wondrous Creatures covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on discovery vs. mastery and also discuss some games that have ALMOST been on our table including World Order and Distilled: Cocktails.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:31 Poll Time: Which do you enjoy most about enjoying board games -...

In Episode 316 we play and discuss many of our favorite party games and you can play along with us. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:37 Balderdash11:04 Wavelength18:05 Green Team Wins22:59 Skull27:18 Poetry for Neanderthals31:12 Scattergories35:57 Flip 739:57 Hot Streak43:59 Heads Up!48:58 Mad Gab53:48 Scattergories: Categories56:17 Subjective1:01:33 Wits and Wagers1:04:31 Challengers!1:10:41...

In Episode 315 we discuss our top 3 resource economies in board games.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:25 Beat The Expert Contest Winners04:43 Top 3 Resource Economies in Board Games (Brass: Birmingham, Clans of Caledonia)13:12 Tinner's Trail19:33 Power Grid24:02 Modern Art28:05 Keyflower34:51 Creature Comforts40:58 Smartphone, Inc.44:58 M.U.L.E. The Board Game51:19 Arborea56:33 Eclipse: Second...

In Episode 314 we give our hot take review on Entropy covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on how other people's experience at the game table impacts you and also discuss some games that have been on our tables including Pokemon Modern Art, Wavelength, and Duel of Meloch.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:24 Poll Time: Does another player's...