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BGA 576: Quick Takes From The Table
May 2, 2026
1h 08m 12s
BGA 575: The Games That Changed Us Forever
Apr 20, 2026
1h 51m 41s
Episode 574: AC Final Top 100
Apr 13, 2026
1h 11m 35s
Episode 573 – March Gamer Madness: “Best Mechanics” Bracket: Final Round!
Apr 2, 2026
1h 22m 16s
Episode 572 - March Gamer Madness: “Best Mechanics” Bracket
Mar 30, 2026
1h 42m 52s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/2/26 |  BGA 576: Quick Takes From The Table✨ | game reviewsboard games+4 | Dave | The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the FellowshipLOTR Duel for Middle Earth+8 | — | board gamesgame reviews+3 | — | 1h 08m 12s | |
| 4/20/26 |  BGA 575: The Games That Changed Us Forever✨ | board gamesgame reviews+3 | Anthony | The Official Cyberpunk Trading Card GameArcs: Beyond the Reach+7 | — | board gamesgame reviews+3 | — | 1h 51m 41s | |
| 4/13/26 |  Episode 574: AC Final Top 100✨ | board gamesgame reviews+3 | — | The Lord of the Rings: The King's GambitFantasy Realms: Greek Legends+8 | — | board gamesgame reviews+3 | — | 1h 11m 35s | |
| 4/2/26 |  Episode 573 – March Gamer Madness: “Best Mechanics” Bracket: Final Round!✨ | board game mechanicsgamer madness+3 | — | Board Gamers AnonymousBoard Game Academics+3 | — | board gamesmechanics+3 | — | 1h 22m 16s | |
| 3/30/26 |  Episode 572 - March Gamer Madness: “Best Mechanics” Bracket✨ | board game mechanicsbracket+3 | — | Board Gamers AnonymousBGA+4 | March | board gamesmechanics+3 | — | 1h 42m 52s | |
| 3/24/26 |  Episode 571 - Top 10 Nature-Based Tableau Engine Builders✨ | tableau buildersnature-based games+3 | — | 7 Wonders DiceMage Knight: Emergence — The Portal to Power+5 | — | tableau buildersnature games+3 | — | 1h 22m 29s | |
| 3/12/26 |  Episode 570 - Origins Game Fair Award Nominations✨ | Origins Game FairAI in board games+4 | — | MTGD&D+4 | — | Origins Game FairAI+6 | — | 1h 29m 59s | |
| 3/5/26 |  Episode 569 - From Meeple to Megacon✨ | board game conventionLong Island Tabletop Gaming Expo+3 | Game Master Dave | Long Island Tabletop Gaming ExpoBGA+4 | — | board game conventionLong Island Tabletop Gaming Expo+3 | — | 44m 40s | |
| 2/25/26 |  Episode 568 - Top 10 Designers at Their Peak✨ | board game designersgame design+3 | — | Board Gamers AnonymousAEG+3 | Minnesota | board gamesgame design+3 | — | 1h 11m 04s | |
| 2/19/26 |  Episode 567 - My First Heavy Game✨ | heavy gamesEuro games+3 | — | Sagrada (2026 Edition)Board Gamers Anonymous+3 | Middle Earth | heavy gamesEuro games+3 | — | 1h 16m 41s | |
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| 2/11/26 |  Episode 566 - Top 10 Games Saved by One Brilliant Mechanic✨ | game mechanicsboard games+4 | — | Board Gamers AnonymousBGA+4 | — | board gamesgame mechanics+5 | — | 1h 10m 17s | |
| 2/4/26 |  Episode 565 - Critiquing BGG's 2026 Hall of Fame Class | This week, Anthony and Chris delve into the five games added to the BGG Hall of Fame this year, with plenty of controversy and concern on display. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com. Registration is now open for Tabletop Scholars, and the CFP is up for Volume IV of the journal. Contents Roll for Preview: Marco Polo Deluxe Master Set, 7 Wonders Deluxe Roll for Review: Aquaria Feature: Critiquing BGG's 2026 Hall of Fame Class If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social), and our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 36s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 |  Episode 564 - Rolling a Nat 1 on Corporate Strategy | This week, Anthony and Chris are joined by Will and Megan to talk about a whole bunch of games we've all been playing lately, plus some corrections and additions to our board game cinematic universe last week, and a breakdown of how and why so many board games companies are failing all of a sudden. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com. Registration is now open for Tabletop Scholars, and the CFP is up for Volume IV of the journal. Contents Roll for Preview: Mountain Goats Legacy Roll for Review: Wroth, Concept, Puppies or Poop, Stardew Valley, Splendor Kids, Herd Mentality, Outsmarted!, Pictionary Air, Horrible Therapist, Flip 7 Grinch Feature: Rolling a Nat 1 on Corporate Strategy If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social), and our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 16m 57s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 |  Episode 563 - Would You Rather: BGA Edition | This week, Anthony and Chris dig into a big list of questions, asking each other some truly impossible ones about what they would rather do, plus discussions of recent games hitting the table and more. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com. Registration is now open for Tabletop Scholars, and the CFP is up for Volume IV of the journal. Contents Roll for Preview: The Crew: Journey to the Ends of the Earth Roll for Review: Flamecraft Duals Feature: Would You Rather: BGA Edition If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social), and our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 10s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  Episode 562 - Our Predictions for 2026 | The year is just getting started and we have a dozen spicy predictions about how it will go in the next eleven and a half months. Check out Anthony and Chris's thoughts for the year ahead, plus new reviews and discussions. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! Join us over at www.boardgameacademics.com. Registration is now open for Tabletop Scholars, and the CFP is up for Volume IV of the journal. Contents Roll for Preview: The Thundercats Roleplaying Game is Here! Roll for Review: Moon Colony Bloodbath Feature: 2026 Predictions! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social), and our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 28m 12s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 |  Episode 561 - Most Anticipated Games of 2026 | It's that time of year again - we're looking at the most anticipated games on the upcoming year's release calendar. Check out more than 50 games, expansions, and rereleases we're excited to see, play, or purchase in the year ahead. If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social), and our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 10m 16s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 |  Episode 560 - BGA Awards: Best Games of 2025 | It's time for the 2025 BGA Awards, in which we choose our top picks in 10 different categories for the year. Find out which game takes home our game of the year award, plus so much more in this year's Awards! If you haven’t yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social), and our website (www.boardgamersanonymous.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 02m 08s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 |  Episode 559 - 2025 Year in Review | We take a look back at all the games we thought would be in the hotness in 2025, discuss the ones we played, the ones we didn't, and the surprises along the way. A great way to recap and prepare for next week's BGA Awards episode! If you haven't yet, check out the recently updated BGA website at www.boardgamersanonymous.com! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 16m 42s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 |  Episode 558 - AI in Tabletop Gaming: The Wall-E Paradox | This week, Chris and Anthony dig into the paradox that is AI and how it is impacting and influencing tabletop gaming. We have pros, cons, and a few extra thoughts on the future of AI in our hobby. Roll for Preview: Chess Joker Roll for Review: A Place for All My Books Feature Review: AI in Tabletop Gaming: The Wall-E Paradox If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 19m 02s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 |  Episode 557 - Your Ideal Tabletop Convention: Past Highlights & Future Wishes | This week on BGA, Chris and Anthony are joined by Will to talk about conventions and what makes for a killer experience. We bring our favorite experiences, the things that stood out to us over the years, and what we wish conventions could bring in going forward. Roll for Preview: Scales of Fate Roll for Review: SETI: Space Agencies Feature Review: Your Ideal Tabletop Convention: Past Highlights & Future Wishes If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 16m 27s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  Episode 556 - Top Convention Library Games: Pax Unplugged & BGG | This week, Chris and Anthony are joined by special guests and BGA cohorts Will and Meghan, who attended PAX Unplugged and have a bunch of games to talk about. Roll for Review: Side Effects, Kite, Pillars of Fate Feature: PAX Unplugged vs. BGGCon top library games (lists reviewed from of Hilary Clair and Matt Morgan on BoardGameGeek.com). If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 02m 36s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 |  Episode 555 - PAX Unplugged Hotness 2025 | Anthony and Chris are back from PAX Unplugged this year and have a whole bunch of games to talk about, plus some previews and reviews of even more games from before the con. Roll for Preview: The Great Library, Employee Disposal Program Roll for Review: CakoZaurus, Star Trek Lower Decks: Buffer Time The Card Game PAX Unplugged Hotness 2025Fantasy Flight In-Flight Report Lord of the Rings Room: Dave New Stuff: * Deckers* SETI: Space Agencies* Sanctuary* Flamecraft Duals* The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Trick Taking Game* A Place for All My Books* Graft* Orleans Big Box* Emberheart* Cozy Stickerville* Six Sojourns* Burgle Bros BlackjackPreviews:* Cascadia Alpine Lakes* Whisperwood* Slay the Spire: Downfall* The Game Makers* Voidfall: Resurgence* Re;MATCH: Marble Puzzle Fighter* Mystic Curling Club* Flintlock!: Global Warfare in 20 Minutes If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 22m 46s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  Episode 554 - 2025 Holiday Gift Guide | Anthony and Chris are back with another annual holiday gift guide, featuring our top picks in nearly a dozen categories for games, apps, and accessories that fit the gamer in your life. If you're going to PAX Unplugged this weekend, be sure to reach out so we can connect! Roll for Review: Clans of Caledonia: Industria, FlipToons Feature: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 07m 40s | ||||||
| 11/12/25 |  Episode 553 - Dice, Defiance, and the Tabletop Revolution! | This week, Chris is joined by Will Nation to discuss all things dice and defiance, including a preview of next week's Pax Unplugged and some game reviews from recent plays. Roll for Preview: Riftbound: The League of Legends Trading Card Game Roll for Review: Betrayal at House on the Hill: 3rd Edition, Trash Talk, Flamecraft Feature: Dice, Defiance, and the Tabletop Revolution! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 12m 00s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  Episode 552 - Calling Our Shots: 2025 in Board Games | This week, Anthony and Chris dig into the games that we think have a shot at game of the year for 2025, plus which games from this year we think will eventually make the Top 100 on Board Game Geek and which games we'll still be playing in 10 years. Roll for Preview: The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth – Allies Roll for Review: The Hobbit: There and Back Again Feature: Predictions for 2025 Board Games If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 15m 31s | ||||||
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