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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- Andy Schwarz1 ep
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- 🇺🇸United States · GamesHOME#4963K to 331K
- 🇲🇾MY · Games#214K to 75K
- 🇯🇵Japan · Games#1014K to 75K
- 🇮🇱IL · Games#65.0K to 26K
- 🇲🇽Mexico · Games#304.3K to 23K
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121K to 641K🎙 ~2x weekly·317 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
242K to 1.3M🇺🇸52%🇲🇾12%🇯🇵12%+13 more - Active Followers
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133K to 705K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 | Top 3 Board Games We Wish We'd Designed | In 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 Introduction00:56 Connie tells us about Tideward and Weaverbirds12:16 Top 3 board games we wish we'd designed15:26 Baseball Highlights 204519:04 The Gang23:05 Dominion26:27 Glass Road / Black Forest33:03 Smartphone, Inc.36:34 It's a Wonderful World40:14 Blue Lagoon44:47 Nemesis49:56 Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy52:58 Fromage58:54 Super Motherload1:04:08 Nexus Ops1:12:29 Will the BGHT Hosts ever design a board game?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 | 1h 18m 52s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | Hot Topic - When are Epic Games Worth It? | In 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 you want to be playing them?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 | 56m 51s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Bus | In 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 some games on our table including Ostia, Gunsen, and Jisogi: Anime Studio Tycoon.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:17 Poll Time: How do you feel about Duel games?12:12 Bus Description14:15 Gameplay and Mechanisms29:01 Production and Theme33:39 Final Thoughts38:20 Ostia51:26 Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo55:57 Jisogi: Anime Studio TycoonIf 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 | 1h 09m 07s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | Hot Topic - Board Game Collecting | In 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 good (or bad) collections?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 | 54m 08s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo | In 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 poll on whether its okay to concede in a 2-player game and then discuss some games on our table including Ants, World Order, and Origin Story: Heroes and Villains.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:24 Poll Time: Is it acceptable to concede in a 2-player game?12:38 Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo Description14:29 Gameplay and Mechanisms40:10 Production and Theme44:56 Final Thoughts52:25 Ants1:03:37 World Order1:11:52 Origin Story: Heroes and VillainsIf 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 | 1h 18m 40s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Our Spirit Games, Grail Games, Most Gifted Games, and More - Mailbag #9 | In Episode 318 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 What's your Spirit Game?04:39 Have you ever sold or traded a game away but later decided you wanted it back in your collection?10:07 What games are just dumb fun?15:03 Are there any games you'd like to see get a digital implementation?19:39 What are your most gifted games?24:57 What game was reimplemented wrong and the original was much better?30:39 What is the first favorite happy moment in board gaming that comes to mind?36:10 Will we ever attend another public board game convention?39:53 How have you grown as a person through playing board games?44:48 If you could only play 2 games the rest of your life which ones would you select and why?49:00 What are your Grail Games to play and/or own?57:21 What mics and DAWs do we own and other questions about creating the podcast?1:02:48 Which games are worse to play on Board Game Arena than in person?1:07:21 How did the hosts of the show meet?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 | 1h 15m 53s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | board game reviewgame mechanisms+3 | — | Wondrous CreaturesWorld Order+4 | — | Wondrous Creaturesboard game review+3 | — | 57m 32s | ||
| 8/31/26 | party gamesgame discussion+3 | — | Board Game Hot TakesBalderdash+14 | — | party gamesBalderdash+3 | — | 1h 17m 33s | ||
| 8/24/26 | resource economiesboard games+1 | — | Brass: BirminghamClans of Caledonia+9 | — | resource economyboard games+4 | — | 1h 02m 32s | ||
| 8/17/26 | board game reviewgame mechanisms+3 | — | EntropyPokemon Modern Art+2 | — | Entropyboard game review+5 | — | 1h 14m 16s | ||
| 8/10/26 | game reviewsboard games+3 | — | Dawn of MadnessTrio+9 | — | board gamesgame reviews+3 | — | 1h 18m 31s | ||
| 8/3/26 | board gamestop games+3 | — | Ark NovaAzul+23 | — | board gamestop 50+3 | — | 1h 42m 13s | ||
| 7/27/26 | board gamesgame rankings+3 | — | Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (11-20)Underwater Cities+27 | — | board gamestop 50+3 | — | 1h 34m 11s | ||
| 7/20/26 | board gamesgame rankings+3 | — | Le HavreShamans+25 | — | board gamestop 50+3 | — | 1h 26m 23s | ||
| 7/13/26 | board gamesgame rankings+3 | — | Favorite Board Games of All Time 2026 Edition (31-40)Reforest+27 | — | board gamestop games+3 | — | 1h 25m 56s | ||
| 7/6/26 | board gamestop games+3 | — | AnachronySpirit Island+28 | — | board gamestop 50+3 | — | 1h 22m 54s | ||
| 6/29/26 | board game reviews2026 board gaming+5 | — | Punchboard CathedralWinner's Bias+36 | — | board games2026 roundup+6 | — | 50m 31s | ||
| 6/22/26 | game reviewboard games+3 | — | Amalfi: RenaissanceUnicorn Fever+4 | — | Amalfi: Renaissancegame mechanisms+3 | — | 47m 45s | ||
| 6/15/26 | mailbag questionsdigital board games+4 | — | PatreonBoard Game Arena+1 | — | board gamesmailbag+5 | — | 1h 05m 17s | ||
| 6/8/26 | board game reviewgame mechanisms+3 | — | EmberleafDune: War for Arrakis+3 | — | EmberleafDune: War for Arrakis+5 | — | 1h 12m 46s | ||
| 6/1/26 | BGGCon recapboard games+3 | — | Underwater Cities: Data EraThe White Castle Duel+10 | Dallas | BGGConboard games+3 | — | 1h 10m 24s | ||
| 5/25/26 | recent gamesgame sessions+3 | — | EmberleafOff With Their Heads!+5 | — | board gamesEmberleaf+5 | — | 1h 06m 14s | ||
| 5/18/26 | board gamesVital Lacerda+4 | — | Board Game GeekSpeakeasy+1 | — | LacerdafiableSpeakeasy+6 | — | 1h 11m 20s | ||
| 5/11/26 | podcast historyfavorite clips+3 | — | Board Game Hot TakesPatreon+2 | — | Board Game Hot Takespodcast+3 | — | 59m 25s | ||
| 5/4/26 | game recapboard games+3 | — | StroganovManhattan Project: Energy Empire+8 | San Diego, California | SandyConboard games+7 | — | 1h 33m 00s | ||
| 4/27/26 | game recapboard games+3 | — | Ayar: Children of the SunCaptain Flip+6 | San Diego, California | SandyConboard games+8 | — | 56m 01s | ||
| 4/20/26 | dopamineboard games+3 | — | Endeavor: Deep SeaNo Thanks+28 | — | dopamineboard games+3 | — | 55m 41s | ||
| 4/13/26 | board game nominationsGolden Geek Awards+3 | — | Above and Below: HauntedAda's Dream+42 | — | Golden Geekboard games+3 | — | 1h 03m 37s | ||
| 4/6/26 | game reviewboard games+3 | — | Endeavor: Deep SeaBoard Game Arena+4 | — | Endeavor: Deep SeaBGHT Con+5 | — | 1h 03m 18s | ||
| 3/30/26 | self-publishingboard games+3 | Andy Schwarz | Board Game Hot Takesan-analysis-of-what-it-costs-to-self-publish-a-gam | — | self-publishingboard game design+3 | — | 1h 01m 55s | ||
| 3/23/26 | animal themed gamesboard game travel+1 | — | board gamesBoard Game Hot Takes+3 | Africa | animal gamesboard games+3 | — | 1h 04m 38s | ||
| 3/16/26 | board game expansionsViticulture+5 | — | Viticulture: BordeauxRevive: Call of the Abyss+3 | — | ViticultureRevive+5 | — | 47m 34s | ||
| 3/9/26 | overlooked board gameshidden gems+3 | — | Whistle MountainRajas of the Ganges: The Dice Charmers+43 | — | board gameshidden gems+5 | — | 1h 16m 43s | ||
| 3/2/26 | board game strategypoll discussion+3 | — | Board Game Hot Takes | — | board gamestrategy+3 | — | 1h 06m 34s | ||
| 2/23/26 | board game reviewgame mechanisms+3 | — | DewanSpeakeasy+2 | Portland Metro Area | Dewanboard game review+5 | — | 1h 00m 24s | ||
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Chart history for Board Game Hot Takes
Peaked at #2 in MY, top 10 in 3 of 44 tracked markets, currently #2 in MY.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| IL | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Japan | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| HU | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| GR | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| TH | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Mexico | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| AE | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| IL | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| South Korea | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| PT | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| TR | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| United States | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| Brazil | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| IS | — | #58 | #58 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| Australia | — | #60 | #60 | — |
| AR | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| SA | — | #63 | #63 | — |
Chart Positions
44 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
44 placements across 38 markets.