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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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00:58:45

Top 5 Board Game Designers on Our Shelves

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/10/27

In Episode 272 we discuss the top 5 board game designers that are represented on our game shelves.01:02 Corrections (Creature Comforts and Distilled: Cask Strength)06:32 Poll: How does it make you feel when a reviewer messes up a rule?12:25 Top 5 Board Game Designers on our Shelves16:54 Cole Wehrle (Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, Arcs, John Company 2nd Edition)19:26 Elizabeth Hargrave (Wingspan, The Fox Experiment)20:58 Adam Kwapinski (Lords of Hellas, Lords of Ragnarok, Nemesis)22:44 Bruno Cathala (Sea

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01:09:04

Cosmic Frog

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/10/20

In Episode 271 we give our hot take review on Cosmic Frog covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We also talk about some games that have been on our tables including Creature Comforts, That Time You Killed Me, and March of the Ants.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:29 Cosmic Frog Description02:41 Gameplay and Mechanisms26:24 Production and Theme30:55 Final Thoughts36:06 Creature Comforts49:05 That Time You Killed Me54:41 March of the Ants1:06:22 Listener

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01:01:55

Retro Board Games

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/10/13

In Episode 270 we take a look at three retro board games that got us into the hobby with mini reviews of each - D&D Computer Labyrinth Game, Solarquest, and Guillotine.We also discuss a poll topic on how important it is that board games are 'fun' and whether fun is a useful term when discussing or reviewing board games.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:44 Poll Time: Is 'Fun' important to you when playing board games AND is fun a useful term to use when discussing board games.11:58

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00:59:48

BGHT CampCon Recap Part 2 (8 Games Discussed... and a...

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/10/06

In Episode 269 we discuss all of the games (and many expansions) played during the second half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in Government Camp, Oregon.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:24 Obsession: Characters Expansion10:51 Terraforming Mars: Prelude14:26 Pan Am18:30 Barrage21:23 Distilled: Cask Strength AND Africa and Middle East Expansion28:36 Dune: Imperium - Uprising32:42 Isle of Skye: From Chieftain to King36:55 Blood Rage: Gods of Asgard43:50 Rant! - Blood Rage:

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01:04:31

The Game Makers

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/09/29

In Episode 268 we give our hot take review on The Game Makers covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a listener question on best 2 player mid-weight Euro style games, and then we talk about some games that have been on our tables including Age of Comics, Pagan: Fate of Roanoke, and Arborea.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:43 Patreon Question: Best mid-weight Euro game at 2 players?10:38 The Game Makers Description12:49 Gameplay and Mechanisms28:05

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01:06:08

BGHT CampCon Recap Part 1 (8 Games Discussed)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/09/22

In Episode 267 we discuss all of the games played during the first half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in Government Camp, Oregon.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction06:02 The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth10:44 Hot Streak16:21 Tycoon: India 198125:42 Cascadia27:34 Scoville 2nd Edition33:36 Darwin's Journey40:02 Wroth44:06 Wonderland's War48:20 Vantage1:03:37 Listener ShoutoutIf you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at

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00:59:50

Theme Driven Mechanisms

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/09/15

In Episode 266 we discuss mechanisms and board games that were inspired by the theme they represent.Dave Beck (designer of Distilled and Luthier) also joins us for the discussion and gives us a sneak peak at the upcoming Distilled expansion, Distilled: Cocktails.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:06 Distilled: Cocktails15:14 Theme Driven Mechanisms17:25 Obsession19:39 Woodcraft21:35 Captain Sonar28:25 Hegemony: Lead Your Class To Victory36:14 Wingspan, The Fox Experiment37:33 Viticulture, Scoville40:23

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00:59:27

Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy and What We Want in Expansions

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/09/08

In Episode 265 we review and discuss the Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy expansion. We also discuss what we look for in expansions and what usually makes great expansions for us.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:50 Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy20:13 Hot Topic: What We Look for in Board Game ExpansionsIf 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 Community:

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01:13:36

Stupor Mundi

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/09/01

In Episode 264 we give our hot take review on Stupor Mundi covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on 'Take That' in board games, Chris gives us his 5 year anniversary cocktail segment, and then we talk about some games that have been on our tables including District Noir, and The Lord of Rings: Fate of the Fellowship.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:21 Poll Time: How do you feel about 'Take That' in multiplayer board games?09:15:Board Game

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01:33:01

5 Year Anniversary Celebration!

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/08/25

In Episode 263 we celebrate 5 years of the Board Game Hot Takes Podcast!Friend of the Show, Leanne, hosts an exciting board game and podcast quiz show for our hosts.Then we all (as well as several listeners) look back at some of the best episodes and moments from the last 263 episodes.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:55 5th Anniversary Quiz03:21 Round 1: Spiel de Jahres winners in the style of Poetry for Neanderthals11:44: Listener Choice - Episode 197 - Top 5 Games We Suck At12:18 Round 2: Podcast

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01:02:46

Moon Colony Bloodbath

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/08/18

In Episode 262 we give our hot take review on Moon Colony Bloodbath covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on buying games without researching them and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Modern Art, Toy Battle, and Forest Shuffle.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:22 Poll Time: Have you ever bought a game when you were in a store without knowing anything about it before seeing it on the shelf?08:37 Moon Colony

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01:27:21

Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (1-10)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/08/11

In Episode 261 we wrap up the 2025 countdown of our 40 favorite Board Games of all time with choices 1-10.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction04:26 Chris #10 Terraforming Mars07:20 Adam #10 Chaosmos10:42 Tim #10 Grand Austria Hotel13:44 Chris #9 - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization18:45 Adam #9 - Wonderland's War20:43 Tim #9 - Pulsar 284921:53 Chris #8 - Distilled26:00 Adam #8 - Smartphone, Inc.28:34 Tim #8 - Everdell34:16 Chris #7 - Barrage38:02 Adam #7 - Dune: Imperium40:38 Tim #7 -

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01:11:22

Top 5 Board Games with Dice

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/08/04

In Episode 260 Rolling Reggie joins us to talk about some of our favorite board games that use dice and why we love the dice mechanisms in those games.You can find Reggie's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@rolling.reggieTimestamps:00:00 Introduction04:45 Top 5 Board Games with Dice07:00 Spots10:28 Dice Miner13:47 Wroth17:26 Troyes22:14 Castles of Burgundy27:03 Sentient30:28 Rajas of the Ganges33:33 The White Castle37:16 Dice Throne42:30 Tiletum46:31 Lords of Vegas49:57 Arcs53:40

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00:49:40

Confessions of a Casual Board Gamer

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/07/28

In Episode 259 our guest host, Danielle, answers our questions about her tastes, preferences, and feelings about the board gaming hobby as a casual board gamer. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:05 Definition of a Casual Board Gamer05:30 Thinking About Board Games10:21 Buying/Looking For New Games17:10 Learning New Games32:45 Board Game Complexity33:09 Board Game Conventions36:00 Board Game Annoyances47:03 Listener ShoutoutIf you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at

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01:05:54

Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (11-20)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/07/21

In Episode 258 we continue the 2025 countdown of our 40 favorite Board Games of all time with choices 11-20.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:10 Chris #20 Obsession04:18 Adam #20 Stockpile05:42 Tim #20 Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth06:53 Chris #19 - La Granja08:44 Adam #19 - Battle for Rokugan09:58 Tim #19 - Fromage12:20 Chris #18 - A Feast for Odin15:33 Adam #18 - Star Wars Rebellion16:55 #18 - Clank! Catacombs19:51 Chris #17 - Kanban EV23:12 Adam #17 - Gaia Project24:28 Tim #17 - Endeavor:

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01:01:15

Tigris & Euphrates

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/07/14

In Episode 257 Mark Johnson from the Boardgames To Go podcast joins us to discuss Tigris & Euphrates covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on which modern era our favorite games were from and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Tycoon: India 1981 and Castles of Tuscany.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:45 Poll Time: What Timeframe was your #1 Favorite Board Game Published Within?03:39 Intro to Mark Johnson and

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01:42:23

Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (21-30)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/07/07

In Episode 256 we continue the 2025 countdown of our 40 favorite Board Games of all time with choices 21-30.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:54 Chris #30 Outlive05:09 Adam #30 Brian Boru: High King of Ireland08:22 Tim #30 Cyclades: Legendary Edition12:58 Chris #29 - The Guild of Merchant Explorers16:17 Adam #29 - SpaceCorp: 2025-2300AD18:29 Tim #29 - Scythe21:37 Chris #28 - Lost Ruins of Arnak26:14 Adam #28 - Scout28:29 #28 - Cthulhu: Death May Die33:31 Chris #27 - Cascadia37:27 Adam #27 -

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01:12:08

Favorite Board Games of All Time 2025 Edition (31-40)

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/06/30

In Episode 255 we start the 2025 countdown of our top 40 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:05 Favorite Games of All Time - How we made our lists07:25 Chris #40 Rats of Wistar11:01 Adam #40 Mosaic: A Story of Civilization13:16 Tim #40 The Castles of Tuscany14:49 Chris #39 - Wingspan16:44 Adam #39 - Rebirth18:18 Tim #39 - Le Havre19:51 Chris #38 - Smartphone, Inc.22:03 Adam #38 - On Mars24:30 Tim #38 - Thunder Road Vendetta26:23 Chris #37 - Revive28:56 #37 -

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01:07:54

Top 5 Games That End Too Soon

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/06/23

In Episode 254 we discuss games that end a little too quickly.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:14 Race for the Galaxy07:23 Newton09:57 Pirates of Maracaibo14:10 Mycelia19:14 Fantasy Realms / Marvel Remix22:11 Biohack24:36 Smartphone, Inc.27:46 Near and Far37:17 Distilled42:01 Robot Quest Arena44:12 Woodcraft / Pulsar 284947:13 Thunder Road: Vendetta53:26 Sol: Last Day of a Star56:21 Architects of the West Kingdom59:26 Gaia Project / Agricola1:03:37 Honorable Mentions: Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods,

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01:12:15

Inis

Board Game Hot Takes ·

2025/06/16

In Episode 253 we give our hot take review on Inis covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on gamer types and then talk about some games that have been on our tables including Modern Art, Cribbage, and Bomb Busters.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:25 Poll Time: What type of board gamer do you consider yourself?08:09 Inis Description11:50 Gameplay and Mechanisms26:04 Production and Theme32:39 Final Thoughts44:27 Modern Art and Cheeky Monkey51:16

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