Board Gamers Anonymous

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim, along with special guest George, discuss Bootleggers, the long awaited addition to Dan's collection. We also talk about some of our acquisition disorders going into the final two weeks pre-holiday, and a few of the hot iOS apps to hit the App Store or go on sale of late.  00:23 - The Hotness News 09:24 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 25:59 - At the Table: Blood Bowl Team Manager Card Game 31:55 - Hitting the Tablet: Cyclades & Lords of Waterdeep 41:50 - At the Table: The Duke 46:04 - At the Table: RPG Talk - Call of Cthulu 54:17 - Feature Review: Bootleggers As always, connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous), on Twitter (@bgapodcast) and on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Board Gamers Anonymous crew brings you a list of their top gift picks for 2013. With more than 50 games in a range of categories, you'll get tips on top gaming picks for anyone in your life who may be interested in board games, card games, role playing games, and everything in between.  07:22 - Fantasy Games 13:47 - Sci Fi Games 18:17 - Video Gamer Friendly Games 24:04 - Stocking Stuffer Games 30:41 - Kids and Teens Games 36:25 - Games for Non-Gamers 40:51 - Games for the Family 45:59 - Games for the Fighter 50:32 - Games for the Thinker 55:54 - Games for Epic Sessions  You can read more about every game on our list on BoardGamersAnonymous.com, where links to episodes in which games were reviewed, articles, and links to buy each game on the list are provided.  And don't forget to follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous) and Twitter (@bgapodcast). Music Courtesy of 8BitPeople.com, Ozzed.net. Used under Creative Commons license.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim discuss the reskinned Star Trek version of Settlers of Catan from Mayfair Games, along with Oar Else, Risk Legacy and Forbidden Desert. They also discuss the continued descent into full-blown Heroclix addiction, and some of the other favorites that hit the table like Mascarade and Long Shot.  00:10 - The Hotness News 01:16 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 07:27 - At the Table: Risk Legacy 13:50 - At the Table: Mascarade (Big Game) 15:18 - At the Table: Forbidden Desert 26:28 - At the Table: Heroclix 2x2 33:10 - At the Table: Oar Else 39:05 - Feature Review Star Trek Catan As always, you can follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) on Twitter (@bgapodcast) or on our website, www.boardgamersanonymous.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim review one of the hottest games coming out of Essen this year, Amerigo, along with the top 10 traitor mechanic games and some of the best games to add to your gaming collection if you are starting a board game group. Plus our acquisition disorder is in full swing and its draining our wallets with weeks to go before the big games of the year hit.  00:21 - The Hotness News 09:45 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 23:42 - At the Table: Top 10 Traitor Mechanic Games 57:23 - Feature Review: Amerigo 1:33:00 - Discussion: Recommendations for Starting a Gaming Group Quick reminder, our online contest for Extra Life 2013 ends on November 20th! Get your entries in now. Visit BoardGamersAnonymous.com to learn more or connect with us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) or Twitter (@bgapodcast). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Extra Life 2013 was a HUGE success and we want to thank all of the incredible people, publishers, volunteers, and donors who made this possible. We not only hit our goals, we obliterated them, bringing in FOUR TIMES our original goal.  Listen as we thank the people who made this event so successful and some of our favorite moments from Extra Life 2013 on Staten Island.  01:45 - Extra Life 2013 Wrap Up 31:12 - Aqcuisition Disorder Corner 38:12 - At the Table  And if you weren't at the event but want to participate, you can! We're running an online only raffle until November 20th. Enter by donating at least $10 to Extra Life and letting us know on Facebook, Twitter or by email (questions@boardgamersanonymous.com). Thanks everyone!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim are running in circles getting ready for Extra Life, but that isn't stopping them from getting in a few reviews before the big event. This week's feature reviews include Star Trek Attack Wing and Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures, Mascarade, and revisits to Cosmic Encounter and Lords of Waterdeep.  00:44 - The Hotness News 16:44 - Acquistion Disorder Corner 23:43 - At the Table: Mascarade 35:41 - At the Table: Cosmic Encounter 50:55 - At the Table: Lords of Waterdeep (After the Honeymoon) 58:17 - Feature Review: Star Trek Attack Wing and Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures As always, you can hit us up on Twitter (@BGApodcast), on Facebook (http://facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) or on our website, BoardGamersAnonymous.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss Canterbury, the new game from Andrew Parks and Quixotic Games - just released for Kickstarter backers. We also talk about some of our personal picks for hot new games coming to Essen, as well as the newest Magic The Gathering set, Hordes: High Command, Revolution! and a revisit to Bruges after a few weeks.  00:03 - The Hotness News 17:47 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 27:59 - At the Table: MTG Theros 31:45 - At the Table: Hordes: High Command 34:53 - At the Table: Revolution! 42:43 - At the Table: Bruges Revisited 49:05 - Canterbury  As always make sure to subscribe and rate us on iTunes, and catch up with us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous) and Twitter (@bgapodcast).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss one of their favorite games and a frequent presence at the table: Suburbia. They also discuss some of the hot new games coming out soon they're excited about, review two of the biggest iOS app releases of the last month, and review Dungeon Roll, The Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom, and the ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying Game by Steve Kenson.  00:23 - The Hotness News: Extra Life Donations 09:07 - Acquisition Disorder Corner  14:47 - On the Tablet: Tanto Cuore iOS 17:01 - On the Tablet: Small World 2 iOS 28:46 - At the Table: Dungeon Roll 35:41 - At the Table: The Crazy Creatures of Dr. Gloom 39:15 - At the Table: ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying Game 49:13 - Feature Review: Suburbia  Read more about Extra Life 2013, send questions and comments to the BGA crew, or request a game review at BoardGamersAnonymous.com, on Twitter (@BGAPodcast) or on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & O

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim talk about the brand new game from Plaid Hat - Bioshock Infinite: Siege of Columbia. Chris shares his favorite play from the table this week - Dominare - and Kim and Dan review the newest expansion for Ascension, The Darkness Unleashed. Along with a long list of games to hit our carts (and wallets) we also have the first preliminary list of games being featured at Extra Life on November 2nd.  01:05 - The Hotness News 13:36 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 17:02 - At the Table: Ascension - The Darkness Unleashed 21:25 - At the Table: Dominare 29:09 - Feature Review: Bioshock Infinite: Siege of Columbia  Contact us with your questions, requests and more at questions@boardgamersanonymous, on BoardGamersAnonymous.com or on Facebook or Twitter (@bgapodcast). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss their top ten two player board games, along with some of the hot new miniature space combat games (you know what we're talking about) expansions they have their eyes on. The feature review covers Bruges, the hot new euro from Z-Man games, plus Dan has a personal message for all loyal BGA listeners. 01:11 - The Hotness News 07:52 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 25:02 - At the Table: Top 10 Two Player Games 45:10 - Feature Review: Bruges And of course, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, hit us up at questions@boardgamersanonymous.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BoardGamersAnonymous or on Twitter @bgapodcast.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim discuss Spyrium, arguably (and we do emphasize "arguably") the best worker placement game to hit our table this year, along with Shadow Hunters, Werewolf Inquisition, Mage Wars, and San Juan.  Additionally the crew talks about how to get video gamers to the table by matching games across mediums, especially in the wake of a $1Billion payday for Grand Theft Auto V.  01:50 - The Hotness News 13:30 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 30:34 - At the Table: Shadow Hunters 42:12 - At The Table: Werewolf Inquisition 48:33 - At the Table: Mage Wars 59:49 - At the Table: San Juan 1:07:19 - Feature Review: Spyrium 1:35:34 - Discussion Topic: Getting Video Gamers to the Table And of course, don't forget to rate us on iTunes, comment on our website, boardgamersanonymous.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim review the brand new game from Steve Avery and Tom Vasel - Nothing Personal. We also discuss some of the hot new games hitting the shelves, including Wave 3 of X-Wing, Takenoko, Classic TV Batman Heroclix, and new licensed games from Cryptozoic. We also discuss how to handle gotcha games and player feelings in a gaming group and review some oldies but goodies.    03:04 - The Hotness News   11:45 - Acquisition Disorer Corner   23:30 - At the Table: Quarriors: Quartifacts    28:34 - At the Table: Smash Up   38:10 - At the Table: Poison   44:14 - At the Table: Citadels   53:32 - Feature Review: Nothing Personal    As always, don't forget to rate us on iTunes and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Send your questions to questions@boardgamersanonymous.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim review the brand new deck builder from Privateer Press set in the Warmachine Universe - High Command. They also get a couple of recommendations from listeners - one great and one downright painful, and they talk about Cosmic Encounter, Parade, Spyrium, Valuspa, Mice and Mystics: The Heart of Glorm, and a bunch of other games triggering that pesky acquisition disorder.  00:40 - The Hotness News 07:06 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 24:46 - At the Table: Cosmic Encounter 31:58 - At the Table: Hey, That's My Fish! 36:10 - At the Table: Those Pesky Garden Gnomes 44:34 - At the Table: Parade 54:50 - Best Gateway Games for Non-Boardgamers  01:08:39 - Feature Review: Warmachine: High Command Send your questions to questions@boardgamersanonymous.com or connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous) or Twitter (@bgapodcast). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim talk about Game of Thrones: The Card Game (LCG), Guilds of Cadwallon, Timeline, Castellan, and the divisiveness of Munchkin. Plus one of our hosts owes Myriad Games a nickel for his blatant chaotic neutraling and we're not quite sure when the bicycle was invented. Learn which games we'd like to burn and which are flat out addictive this week on Board Gamers Anonymous.  0:39- The Hotness News 16:06 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 28:44 - At the Table This Week (Guilds of Cadwallon, Timeline, Munchkin Legendary, Castellan) 1:02:31 - Featured Review: Game of Thrones The Card Game (LCG) Questions, comments, or suggestions for the BGA crew? Contact us at questions@boardgamersanonymous.com. We love your feedback! (Game of Thrones 8-Bit Theme courtesy of Floating Point: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/476918)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Anthony, Chris, Dan and Kim talk about Krosmaster Arena, Castellan, Pathfinder Card Game: Rise of the Runelords, Star Trek Attack Wing, and how Kickstarter can be both a good and bad thing for you hobby gaming budget. Plus certain hosts hit it big in a Myriad Games tournament and we discuss a game that looks great, but fizzles fast after the first round or two of play. Learn which games we'd like to burn and which are flat out addictive.  5:39 - The Hotness News 15:14 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 29:25 - At the Table This Week (Neuroshima Hex, Chronicle, Dixit, Gloom) 59:47 - Featured Review: Krosmaster Arena 1:22 - Q&A | Goodbye Questions, comments, or suggestions for the BGA crew? Contact us at questions@boardgamersanonymous.com. We love your feedback!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the very first episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, Anthony, Chris, Dan, and Kim discuss some of their recent favorites, including Garden Dice, Puzzle Strike, Battlestar Galactica, Neuroshima Hex, Summoner Wars New Decks, Boss Monster, Legendary & Legendary: Dark City, The Resistance, and of course, the hot new expansion for Lords of Waterdeep, Scoundrels of Skullport.  4:56 - Acquisition Disorder Corner 6:46 - At the Table - Recent Favorites 31:01 - Lords of Waterdeep: Scoundrels of Skullport Review 47:58 - Questions and Wrapup Questions, comments, or suggestions for the BGA crew? Contact us at anthony@boardgamersanonymous.com. We love your feedback!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy