About this podcast
We tell you how a board game experience felt - just minutes after we finish playing. Three unique points of view. No non-game nonsense.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 327 episodes
- Arctica · 1 h 17 min · Episode 326In Episode 326 we give our hot take review on Arctica covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on exclusive pre-order…
- On the Table - Knizia, Feld, and Cthulhu · 53 min · Episode 325In Episode 325 we discuss a handful of recent games that we've been playing. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Gaming Weekend Preferences 08:19 Mille Fiori 20:18 Druids of…
- Drillers · 1 h 15 min · Episode 320In Episode 324 we give our hot take review on Drillers covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on Board Game Packaging…
- Top 3 Board Games We Wish We'd Designed · 1 h 18 min · Episode 323In Episode 323 we're joined by board game designer Connie Vogelmann to discuss our top 3 board games we wish we'd designed. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Connie tells us…
- Hot Topic - When are Epic Games Worth It? · 57 min · Episode 322In Episode 322 we discuss epic (big, long) board games. How do you define an epic game? Are they worth the time investment? What games do you consider epic games? How often do…
- Bus · 1 h 9 min · Episode 321In Episode 321 we give our hot take review on Bus covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on Duel Games and then discuss…
- Hot Topic - Board Game Collecting · 54 min · Episode 320In Episode 320 we discuss the board game collecting as a part of the hobby. Do we consider ourselves collectors? What makes an interesting collection? Why do board games make…
- Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo · 1 h 18 min · Episode 319In Episode 319 we give our hot take review on Gunsen COLON The Battle for Toshi Ranbo covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a…
- Our Spirit Games, Grail Games, Most Gifted Games, and More - Mailbag #9 · 1 h 15 min · Episode 318In Episode 318 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:39 What's your Spirit Game? 04:39 Have you ever sold or…
- Wondrous Creatures · 58 min · Episode 317In Episode 317 we give our hot take review on Wondrous Creatures covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on discovery vs…
- Top 5 Party Games · 1 h 17 min · Episode 316In Episode 316 we play and discuss many of our favorite party games and you can play along with us. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:37 Balderdash 11:04 Wavelength 18:05 Green…
- Top 3 Resource Economies in Board Games · 1 h 2 min · Episode 315In Episode 315 we discuss our top 3 resource economies in board games. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Beat The Expert Contest Winners 04:43 Top 3 Resource Economies in…
- Entropy · 1 h 14 min · Episode 314In Episode 314 we give our hot take review on Entropy covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on how other people's…
- Super Mini-Review Party! · 1 h 18 min · Episode 313In Episode 313 we discuss a bunch of recent games that we've been playing. We also catch listeners up on the BGHT Beat The Expert Contest. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 08:52…
- Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (1-10) · 1 h 42 minIn Episode 312 we conclude the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 1-10. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Tournament of Champions Contest Update…
- Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (11-20) · 1 h 34 min · Episode 311In Episode 311 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 11-20. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Contest Announcement 05:10 Underwater…
- Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (21-30) · 1 h 26 min · Episode 310In Episode 310 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 21-30. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Le Havre 04:10 Shamans 07:02…
- Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (31-40) · 1 h 25 min · Episode 309In Episode 309 we continue the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 31-40. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Reforest 03:42 Ada's Dream 05:53 Rats…
- Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (41-50) · 1 h 22 min · Episode 308In Episode 308 we start the 2026 countdown of our top 50 Board Games of all time with choices 41-50. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Anachrony 06:31 Spirit Island 09:44…
- 2026 Mid-year Board Game Roundup · 51 min · Episode 307In Episode 307 we reflect on the year of 2026 in board gaming at this mid point to talk about some of our favorite (and most disappointing) board games and experiences so far…
- Amalfi: Renaissance · 48 minIn Episode 306 we give our hot take review on Amalfi: Renaissance covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We discuss a poll on kingmaking…
- A Barrage of Board Game Topics - Mailbag #8 · 1 h 5 min · Episode 304In Episode 305 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 2:28 For what game do you prefer the digital implementation?…
- Emberleaf · 1 h 12 minIn 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…
- BGGCon Spring 2026 Recap · 1 h 10 min · Episode 303In 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…
- Tabled! Loads of Recent Games Played · 1 h 6 min · Episode 302In 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…
- Lacerdafiable - Speakeasy vs. Kanban EV · 1 h 11 min · Episode 301In 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…
- Episode 300 - The Best of BGHT · 59 min · Episode 300In 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…
- BGHT SandyCon Recap Part 2 (9 Games Discussed) · 1 h 33 min · Episode 299In 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 Introduction…
- BGHT SandyCon Recap Part 1 (7 Games Discussed) · 56 min · Episode 298In 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…
- Top 5 Dopamine Loaded Board Games · 56 min · Episode 297In Episode 297 we discuss how board games trigger dopamine and name our top 5 games loaded with dopamine hits. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction Top 5 Dopamine Loaded Board Games…
- Our 2025 BGG Golden Geek Nominations · 1 h 3 min · Episode 296In Episode 296 we talk through our real-time nominations for the 2025 boardgamegeek.com Golden Geek Awards. If you enjoy our show and would like to support us by nominating us…
- Endeavor: Deep Sea · 1 h 3 min · Episode 295In Episode 295 we give our hot take review on Endeavor: Deep Sea covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We talk about the games we'll be…
- The Economics of Self-Publishing a Board Game · 1 h 1 min · Episode 394In Episode 294 we invite board game designer, Andy Schwarz, on to discuss his experience with self-publishing a game and he shares lessons learns, tips and tricks, and some real…
- BGHT in Africa - 15 Great Animal Themed Games · 1 h 4 min · Episode 293In Episode 293 we each cover 5 board games that integrate animals themes. We also discuss a poll on packing board games when travelling on a plane. 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Poll…
- Viticulture: Bordeaux and Revive: Call of the Abyss · 48 min · Episode 292In Episode 292 we give our hot take review on two board game expansions - Viticulture: Bordeaux and Revive: Call of the Abyss Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 0:35 Viticulture…
- Top 5 Overlooked Board Games (2020-2024) · 1 h 16 min · Episode 291In Episode 291 we look back at some hidden gems from 2020-2024. We each name at least one game that doesn't get discussed much anymore from each of these years and talk about why…
- Hot Topic: Board Game Strategy · 1 h 6 min · Episode 290In Episode 290 we discuss board game strategy, how we approach it, and why we care about strategy when we're playing board games. We also discuss a poll about discussing strategy…
- Dewan · 1 h 0 min · Episode 289In Episode 289 we give our hot take review on Dewan covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We also discuss some games that have been on…
- Missing Themes, Promising Designers, and More! - Mailbag #7 · 1 h 12 min · Episode 288In Episode 288 we dive into the mailbag in search of our listener's best board game related questions. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 2:14 Theme that doesn't exist that you'd…
- Tree Huggers: Forest Shuffle vs. Reforest · 1 h 9 min · Episode 288In Episode 287 we give our hot take review on Forest Shuffle and Reforest and cover the gameplay and production of both and then discuss which we preferred. We also discuss a…
- Top 5 Expansions We Won't Play Without · 1 h 6 min · Episode 286In Episode 286 we cover 5 board game expansions each that are (almost) mandatory. 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Board game expansions we won't play without 03:31 Look back at Top 5…
- The Old King's Crown · 1 h 6 min · Episode 285In Episode 285 we give our hot take review on The Old King's Crown covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We talk about the BGG Hall of…
- Echoes of Time · 1 h 6 min · Episode 284In Episode 284 we give our hot take review on Echoes of Time covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We cover a poll on motivations to…
- 2025 Lookback and Board Game Awards · 58 min · Episode 284In Episode 284 we take a look back at 2025 and discuss some of the great (and no so great) games we played last year. Most of them were even published last year. Timestamps…
- Hot Topic: Are We In Peak Board Gaming? · 1 h 2 min · Episode 282In Episode 282 we discuss the current state of the hobby and if it's the best it's ever been. Are we in peak board gaming? Where do we go from here? If you enjoy the show, please…
- Top 5 Games We Only Played Once in 2025 · 52 min · Episode 281In Episode 281 we look back at the games we played once for the first time in 2025. Great games and we want to play them more. We briefly look at last year's list and see how we…
- Top 5 Board Games We Want To Play in 2026 · 1 h 15 min · Episode 280In Episode 280 we look back at last year's list of games we wanted to get played and then we discuss the games that are top of mind we hope to get to try over the next year…
- Ada's Dream · 1 h 15 min · Episode 279In Episode 279 we give our hot take review on Ada's Dream covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game. We cover a poll on Multi-player Solitaire…
- Top 5 Family Games · 1 h 16 min · Episode 278In Episode 278 we discuss the top 5 games that each of us thinks will be a big hit for families of all types (family gatherings, gaming with kids, etc.) Timestamps: 00:00…
- Hot Topic: Our BGG Ratings · 1 h 1 min · Episode 277In Episode 277 we discuss why and how we rate board games on BGG and run through each of the rating levels, how they're described on BGG, and provide samples of our ratings at…
