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Board Game Hot Takes

Board Game Hot Takes

We tell you how a board game experience felt - just minutes after we finish playing. Three unique points of view. No non-game nonsense.

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All Episodes

01:08:27

Wolves

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/07/24

In Episode 154 we provide our hot take review of Wolves covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about thinking about designing board games. Then we discuss some board games on our table including Patchwork Doodle, Ticket to Ride: San Francisco, Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Draftosaurus, and Cat in the Box. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:32 Poll: Have you ever thought about designing a board game?07:24 Wolves Description09:55 Gameplay and

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00:50:24

Our Partners' Top 5 Board Games

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/07/17

In Episode 153 Tim and Adam's partners, Danielle and Sarah, join the show to discuss their top 5 games. Please excuse the lower quality audio and some background noise due to the unique recording space we were in for this episode. We also discuss a poll on Twitter and our Facebook group about the longest board game you've played. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:42 Poll: What's the longest single play you've had in a board game?06:17 Danielle and Sarah's Top 5 Games06:45 Danielle

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01:21:47

Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (1-10)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/07/10

In Episode 152 we finish the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:42 Top Games of All Time03:21 Tim #10 The Castles of Burgundy05:26 Adam #10 Blood Rage07:20 Chris #10 Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar10:55 Tim #9 Agricola: Revised Edition13:06 Adam #9 Barrage15:50 Chris #9 Terraforming Mars19:02 Tim #8 Ark Nova21:14 Adam #8 Rising Sun24:47 Chris #8 Ark Nova27:45 Tim #7 Wonderland's War31:23 Adam #7 Star Wars Rebellion33:53 Chris #7

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01:25:42

Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (11-20)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/07/03

In Episode 151 we continue the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 11-20. We also discuss a poll on how important balance is in board games. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:47 Poll: How important is balance to you in a board game?08:09 Top Games of All Time08:22 Adam #20 Capital Lux 2: Generations10:06 Chris #20 Viticulture Essential Edition13:12 Tim #20 Beyond the Sun15:42 Adam #19 Abducktion18:39 Chris #19 Agricola21:16 Tim #19 La Granja23:13 Adam #18 Shamans25:21 Chris

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01:26:47

Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (21-30)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/06/26

In Episode 150 we continue the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 21-30. We also discuss a poll on looking for game stores when travelling. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:50 Poll: Do you seek out game stores or when you travel to no cities?09:03 Top Games of All Time09:15 Chris #30 Star Wars: The Deck Building Game13:19 Tim #30 Frosthaven16:20 Adam #30 Sol: Last Days of a Star18:50 Chris #29 Clank! In! Space!22:22 Tim #29 Magic: The Gathering25:53 Adam #29 Ghosts of

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01:29:24

Top Board Games of All Time 2023 Edition (31-40)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/06/19

In Episode 149 we start the countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40. We also discuss a poll on expressing your board game love in public. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:14 Poll: How do you express your board game love in public?09:18 Top Games of All Time15:20 Tim #40 and honorable mentions - Tiletum, Woodcraft, Darwin's Journey, Arkham Horror: The Card Game19:25 Adam #40 and honorable mentions - Dune, La Granja, Air, Land, and Sea, Sentient, Distilled, High

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01:11:35

Darwin's Journey

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/06/12

In Episode 148 we provide our hot take review of Darwin's Journey covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about receiving board games with missing or damaged components. Chris provides a Darwin's Journey themed cocktail and then we discuss some board games on our table including Abducktion and Robinson Crusoe: Adventures on the Cursed Island. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:41 Poll: Have you ever opened a new copy of a board game

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01:01:43

Heat: Pedal to the Metal Vs. Downforce

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/06/05

In Episode 147 we provide our hot take reviews of Heat: Petal to the Medal and Downforce covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also compare the two and discuss which we liked more. We also discuss a poll about attending game nights without knowing anyone there. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:45 Poll: Have you ever attended a board game night without knowing anyone there?09:34 Heat: Petal to the Medal Description11:18 Gameplay and Mechanisms25:58

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01:07:00

Revive

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/05/29

In Episode 146 we provide our hot take review of Revive covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about storing board game components. Then we discuss some board games on our table and future takes including Akropolis, Ra, Skull, Smartphone, Inc., and My Father's Work. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:41 Poll: How do you most commonly put your board game components back in their boxes?08:57 Revive Description11:08 Gameplay and

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01:23:18

BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 2 (10 Games Discussed)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/05/22

In Episode 145 we wrap up our discussion of BGHT SedonaCon - our semi-annual gaming weekend. We cover 10 of the games we played that weekend and discussed the rest on part 1 last week. We also discuss a poll on getting a board game related tattoo. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:40 Poll: Have you considered getting a board game related tattoo?08:54 SedonaCon10:04 Wonderland's War14:31 Pan Am23:32 Endless Winter: Paleoamericans30:24 Gaia Project36:24 Skull41:51 Rising Sun49:39 Distilled56:39

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00:59:59

BGHT SedonaCon Coverage Part 1 (7 Games Discussed)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/05/15

In Episode 144 we discuss our time at BGHT SedonaCon - our semi-annual gaming weekend. We cover 7 of the games we played that weekend and will discuss the rest on Part 2 next week. We also discuss a poll on replacing board games due to wear. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:48 Poll: Have you ever replaced a game because the components were worn out?07:11 SedonaCon10:45 Clank! Catacombs17:17 Smartphone, Inc.23:44 Scout32:35 Teotihuacan: City of Gods37:56 Tyrants of the Underdark45:30 Yokohama53:07

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01:07:11

Top 5 IPs We Want In Board Games

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/05/08

In Episode 143 we each discuss our top 5 intellectual properties that we'd like to see turned into board games. We also discuss how we feel about the use of IP in board games. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:40 Topic: How do you feel about IP based board games?06:55 Top 5 IP we want in board games08:10 The Expanse12:35 The Stand16:10 Perdido Street Station19:11 Mass Effect23:10 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen27:01 Severance29:41 Life in Medieval Times31:40 Ultima35:26 The Dragonriders of

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01:17:36

Our Golden Geek Award Votes

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/05/01

In Episode 142 we discuss our votes for the 2022 Golden Geek Awards and cast our votes live while recording. We also discuss a poll about which activity makes your favorite game night.Twitter Poll Results:Learn and play a new game - 60%Play a game I know well - 35.6%I hate your polls and you - 4.9% Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:41 Poll: What's your favorite type of game night?04:57 Board Game Geek Golden Geek Awards.09:15 2-Player Game15:47 Artwork and Presentation23:17 Cooperative Game26:57

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01:10:44

Scythe

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/04/24

In Episode 141 we provide our hot take review of Scythe covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about whether past experience with a designer may keep you away from a game by that designer.Twitter Poll Results:I don't pay attention - 21%Yes - 40%No - 29% Then we discuss some board games on our table and future takes including Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum, Frosthaven, and They Live: Assault on Cable 54. Timestamps:00:00

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00:55:33

Mosaic: A Story of Civilization

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/04/17

In Episode 140 we provide our hot take review of Mosaic: A Story of Civilization covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about how board game awards impact your interest in games.Twitter Poll Results:Yes, puts them on my radar - 62.8%Yes, I need them now - 1.3%If already interested - 13%Nah - 22.9% Then we discuss some board games on our table and future takes including Legacy of Yu, Clank! In! Space!, Clank! Catacombs, Clank! Legacy 2,

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01:07:31

Earth

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/04/10

In Episode 139 we provide our hot take review of Earth covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll about nature as a board game theme.Twitter Poll Results:Love it - 32%Like it if done right - 39%Variety is good - 21%Will avoid - 8% Then we discuss some board games on our table including Scout, Votes for Women, and Distilled. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:25 Poll: How do you feel about nature as a game theme?08:32 Earth Description11:12

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00:52:04

Hasta la Vista, Baby - 10 Games Getting Terminated

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/04/03

In Episode 138 we each discuss 5 games that will be leaving our collection. We talk about why these games are leaving, why they weren't getting played, and in some cases, what's replaced them on the shelves. We also discuss a poll on Twitter about regret after culling games.Twitter Poll Results:Yes, Immediately- 4.5%Yes, A While Later - 38.1%No - 34.3%I've Never Culled A Game - 23.1% Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:50 Poll: Have you ever culled a board game from your collection and then

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01:04:10

Yokohama

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/03/27

In Episode 137 we provide our hot take review of Yokohama covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll on paying more than MSRP for a board game.Twitter Poll Results:Yes, Money is No Object - 11%Yes, I'd Pay a Bit More -61.3%Nope - 25.2%These Options Suck - 2.5% Then we discuss some board games on our table including A Taste for Wine and Murder, Pioneer Rails, and Motor City. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction04:55 Poll: Are there any out of

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00:48:59

2-Player Deck Duelers

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/03/20

In Episode 136 we provide our hot take reviews of 3 different 2-player deck dueling cards including Air, Land, and Sea, Radlands, and Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game. We also discuss a poll on preferred length for 2 player games.Twitter Poll Results:<30 Minutes - 24.5%30-90 Minutes - 58.3%>90 Minutes - 2.6%Depends on the Opponent - 14.6% Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:23 Poll: Preferred length of 2-player game?5:23 Air, Land, & Sea Description08:25 Gameplay and Mechanisms14:01 Production

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00:55:03

Distilled

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2023/03/13

In Episode 135 we provide our hot take review of Distilled covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss a poll on board game terminology. Twitter Poll Results: Mechanics - 52.4% Mechanisms - 47.6% Then we discuss some board games on our table including Sea Salt & Paper, Teotihuacan: City of Gods, and Space Base. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Poll: Mechanisms or Mechanics? 4:51 Distilled Description 7:23 Gameplay and Mechanisms 24:43

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