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Board Game Hot Takes

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Chart dated October 27, 2026

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Oct 27	—	#177
Oct 21	#179	#144
Oct 20	#178	#142

Latest episodes

Drillers

October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

In Episode 324 we give our hot take review on Drillers covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on Board Game Packaging and then discuss some games on our table including Sky 5…
Top 3 Board Games We Wish We'd Designed

October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

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 Introduction 00:56 Connie tells us about Tideward and Weaverbirds 12:16 Top 3 board games we wish…
Hot Topic - When are Epic Games Worth It?

October 12, 2026 · 57 min

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…
Bus

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

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…
Hot Topic - Board Game Collecting

September 28, 2026 · 54 min

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…

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Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo

September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

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…
Our Spirit Games, Grail Games, Most Gifted Games, and More - Mailbag #9

September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

In Episode 318 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:39 What's your Spirit Game? 04:39 Have you ever sold or traded a game away but later decided you wanted it back in…
Wondrous Creatures

September 7, 2026 · 58 min

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…
Top 5 Party Games

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

In Episode 316 we play and discuss many of our favorite party games and you can play along with us. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:37 Balderdash 11:04 Wavelength 18:05 Green Team Wins 22:59 Skull 27:18 Poetry for Neanderthals 31:12…
Top 3 Resource Economies in Board Games

August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

In Episode 315 we discuss our top 3 resource economies in board games. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Beat The Expert Contest Winners 04:43 Top 3 Resource Economies in Board Games (Brass: Birmingham, Clans of Caledonia) 13:12…
Entropy

August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

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…
Super Mini-Review Party!

August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

In Episode 313 we discuss a bunch of recent games that we've been playing. We also catch listeners up on the BGHT Beat The Expert Contest. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 08:52 Dawn of Madness 24:18 Trio / nana 29:23 Wingspan Pocket 48:17…