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- Yesterday1h 5m
A Barrage of Board Game Topics - Mailbag #8
In Episode 305 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction2:28 For what game do you prefer the digital implementation? What game do you refuse to play digitally?11:48 At what point do you decide to buy a game?20:02 What is the best deal you've ever scored on the secondary market and what is your most regrettable board game purchase?20:52 How often do you get nostalgia for games you haven't played in many years?26:32 Are there any goals for the pod over the next 5 years?33:34 Has having the podcast taught us anything we didn't know about ourselves?36:41 What legacy game would we want to play next?42:25 What are some tips for teaching a complex game without a 30 minutes rules explanation?48:35 If there's a game that your fellow hosts need a head start on what would it be?51:54 What is one board game you'd like to see made into a movie or show?56:53 If you can invite one guest onto the podcast, who would it be and what would you ask them?1:01:10 What's your favorite game mechanic written in the form of a haiku or limerick?If 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: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
- 1 weeks ago1h 12m
Emberleaf
In Episode 304 we give our hot take review on Emberleaf covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on anthropomorphic animals in board games and also discuss some games that have been on our tables including Dune: War for Arrakis and Blueprints and Chris discusses his excitement about finally receiving (after 8 years) his crowdfunded Dawn of Madness.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:22 Poll Time: Anthromorphic Animals?09:11 Emberleaf Description30:38 Gameplay and Mechanisms31:27 Production and Theme39:44 Final Thoughts47:48 Dawn of Madness50:56 Dune: War for Arrakis1:04:27 Blueprints1:11:25 Listener ShoutoutIf 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: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at:https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
- 2 weeks ago1h 10m
BGGCon Spring 2026 Recap
In Episode 303 Tim discusses all of the games played during his recent weekend at BGGCon in Dallas.We also discuss a poll related to making friends at board game conventions.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction 00:30 Poll Time: Have you ever made friends at a board game convention?09:28 BGGCon Spring12:42 Coming of Age24:15 Underwater Cities: Data Era28:23 The White Castle Duel34:58 SETI: Space Agencies39:02 Moon Colony Bloodbath40:37 Encyclopedia44:14 Lacrimosa44:49 Vantage46:46 Formaggio50:01 Everdell: Silverfrost57:01 The Gang1:01:59 Lightning TrainIf 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: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
Tabled! Loads of Recent Games Played
In Episode 302 we discuss a bunch of recent games that we've been playing. We also discuss a poll on how many games you get played in an average session.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:37 Poll Time: How many games do you get played in your regular game sessions?07:55 Emberleaf17:38 Off With Their Heads!25:35 Tag Team34:04 Postcards41:30 Euphoria: Essential Edition54:46 Soothsayers1:03:44 Listener ShoutoutIf 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: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
- 4 weeks ago1h 11m
Lacerdafiable - Speakeasy vs. Kanban EV
In Episode 301 we feature two games by Vital Lacerda: Speakeasy and Kanban EV. We also discuss a poll on heavy games and include our final thoughts on heavy games in general and whether Vital Lacerda is a designer we want to revisit.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:53 Poll Time: How many board games do you own that are rated over 4.0 weight on Board Game Geek?12:43 Speakeasy Description14:10 Gameplay and Mechanisms31:55 Production and Theme37:33 Kanban EV Description39:13 Gameplay and Mechanisms51:56 Production and Theme55:40 Final Thoughts1:08:56 Listener ShoutoutIf 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: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at:https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
- May 11, 202659 min
Episode 300 - The Best of BGHT
In Episode 300 we reflect on doing the show for so long and share tons of our favorite clips from the history of the show.If 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: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
- May 4, 20261h 33m
BGHT SandyCon Recap Part 2 (9 Games Discussed)
In Episode 299 we discuss all of the games played during the second half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering in San Diego, California.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:45 Stroganov12:14 Manhattan Project: Energy Empire23:19 Boast or Nothing29:15 Grand Austria Hotel40:44 Mule: The Board Game53:03 Echoes of Time59:41 Nokosu Dice1:07:03 Burn the Fort14:35 River Rush1:30:43 Listener ShoutoutIf 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: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
- Apr 27, 202656 min
BGHT SandyCon Recap Part 1 (7 Games Discussed)
In Episode 298 we discuss all of the games played during the first half of our semi-annual in-person games gathering, this time in San Diego, California.If you enjoy the show, please vote for Board Game Hot Takes for best podcast in the annual Board Game Geek Golden Geek Awards here: BoardGameGeekTimestamps:00:00 Introduction04:53 Ayar: Children of the Sun14:40 Captain Flip17:57 Lords of Vegas28:15 Endeavor: Deep Sea33:13 March of the Ants: Evolved Edition40:25 Origin Story45:15 CivolutionIf 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: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
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