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Tim’s Darkest Timeline: One Game Has to Go! Episode 593

October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

Tim’s Darkest Timeline: One Game Has to Go Three great games. One has to disappear from Tim’s gaming options forever. And Chris has generously volunteered Tim to make every terrible decision. This week on Voice of the Gamers, we put Tim…
Never Play, but Never Purge! Episode 592

October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Episode 592 – Never Play, but Never Purge! It hasn’t hit the table in years. You can barely remember the rules. But suggest getting rid of it, and suddenly you’re prepared to defend that box like it contains a family heirloom. This week…
What if?! Tabletop Twists- Episode 591

September 27, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

Episode 591 – What If?! Tabletop Twists What if one moment in tabletop gaming history had gone differently? This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim are messing with the timeline. In our Voice of the Gamers feature, we ask the…
Board Game Red Flags! - Episode 590

September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

Board Game Red Flags: When We Know a Game Isn't for Us We all have them: those little warning signs that make us look at a board game and immediately start planning our escape from the table. This week, Chris and Tim break down their…
Episode 589 - Roll for Initiative…With Strangers!

September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

Episode 589 – Roll for Initiative…With Strangers! This week, Chris is joined by our good friend Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to tackle something almost every gamer has experienced at some point: the anxiety of sitting…

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Episode 588 - BGG Top 100 & BGA 13th Anniversary

September 7, 2026 · 2 hr 28 min

Episode 588: 13 Years of BGA — Taking on the BGG Top 100 Board Gamers Anonymous is officially 13 years old! To celebrate, Chris is joined by Tim and Game Master Dave, together on the podcast for the very first time, for a special look at…
Episode 587: 10 Games That Keep You Guessing

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

Episode 587: The Clue Is…10 Games That Keep You Guessing The clue is…a great game night! Chris and Tim count down 10 games built around giving clues, deciphering hints, and guessing the right words or numbers. Some clues will lead…
Episode 586: Solitaire Game Commander Dave

August 22, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Chris is joined by Game Master Dave for an episode packed with previews, reviews, and a dive into the world of solitaire gaming. Roll for Preview: Chris checks out Reiner Knizia’s Medici Traders, a tile auction game that brings a new spin…
Episode 585 - Gen Con Post-Game Report 2026

August 9, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Gen Con 2026 Postgame Report! Gen Con is in the books, and Chris and Tim are breaking down the biggest news, announcements, and games coming out of another record-breaking year in Indianapolis. More than 74,000 gamers showed up and…
Episode 584 - If You Like The Odyssey, Try...

August 1, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

In anticipation of Christopher Nolan's epic take on The Odyssey, Chris and Tim set sail in search of board games that capture the timeless themes of Homer's legendary journey. From perilous voyages and impossible choices to cunning…
Episode 583: World Cup of Game Designers (Sweet 16)

July 16, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

The World Cup has come to the tabletop! In this special tournament episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim continue their World Cup of Board Game Designers, where the greatest designers from around the globe represent their…
Episode 582 – If you like Cascadia, try...

July 4, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

Love Cascadia but looking for your next favorite game? Chris and Tim explore a collection of board games that share a satisfying blend of thoughtful decision-making, relaxing gameplay, and rewarding puzzle-solving. From tile-laying and…

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About the show

Welcome to Board Gamers Anonymous, the podcast where everyone is welcome at the table. Hosted by Chris and joined by a rotating cast of passionate gamers, Board Gamers Anonymous brings you lively conversations about the games we love, the games we don't, and everything that keeps us coming back to the table. Each week, we dig into the biggest questions, debates, trends, and hot takes in tabletop gaming, alongside reviews, previews, recommendations, rankings, and plenty of opinions. From the newest releases and modern classics to the designers, mechanics, and moments that make this hobby great, BGA is about more than what's in the box—it's about the people around the table. After more than 13 years and nearly 600 episodes, we're still playing, arguing, laughing, and asking the most important question of all: **Whose turn is it?!* Pull up a chair. You're always welcome at our table.