Board Game Hot Takes

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• 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…

• 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…