In 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 Introduction
02:12 Top 5 Family Board Games
07:50 Flip 7
10:55 Skull
14:39 Cheeky Monkey /Can't Stop / Viking See-Saw
20:39 Sushi Go
23:13 No Thanks
27:28 Camel Up / Hot Streak
31:22 King of Tokyo
34:44 Balderdash
38:31 Ticket to Ride
42:45 Unlock / Exit (Escape Room in a Box Games)
49:31 Dino Battle: Logical Game
52:38 Robot Quest Arena / My Little Scythe
57:31 Quacks
1:00:51 Survive the Island
1:06:02 Return to Dark Tower / Slay the Spire
1:10:55 Honorable Mentions: Crokinole, Tripole, Love Letter, Kingdomino, Bot Factory
1:14:40 Listener Shoutout
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In 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 each level.
We also discuss a poll about rating board games on BGG.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Poll Time: Do you rate games on BoardGameGeek?
7:42 BGG Ratings Topic Introduction
9:40 1 - Awful Defies Game Description
15:34 2 - Very Bad, Won't Play Ever Again
19:30 3 - Bad, Likely Won't Play This Again
23:24 4 - Not So Good, But Could Play Again
27:51 5 - Mediocre, Take It Or Leave It
32:34 6 - OK, Will Play If In The Mood
38:05 7 - Good, Usually Willing To Play
42:47 8 - Very Good, Enjoy Playing And Would Suggest It
47:59 9 - Excellent, Very Much Enjoy Playing
53:27 10 - Outstanding, Will Always Enjoy Playing
57:32 Final Thoughts
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In Episode 276 we give our hot take review on Joy Ride: Survival of the Fastest covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We cover a poll on board game convention attendance and then discuss some games that have been on our tables including Stroganov and Origin Story and a future take on Otter Chaos.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:28 Poll: How many board game conventions did you attend in the last twelve months?
11:10 Joyride: Survival of the Fastest Description
13:43 Gameplay and Mechanisms
26:08 Production and Theme
34:46 Final Thoughts
44:45 Stroganov
51:09 Origin Story
1:09:24 Future Take: Why I Otter, An Otter Won, Otter Chaos
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In Episode 275 we return to the mailbag and answer a bunch of our listener's board game related questions.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
1:31 What are some of your go-to games for groups that have varying levels of gamers?
9:55 What are the parts of this hobby that annoy you the most?
13:16 What do you think are the biggest omissions from BGHT feature reviews?
17:36 What is your most played board game (in person)?
21:27 How do you decide between the urge to play something you know you like versus the obligation to play something new?
27:07 Are there groups of family or friends you don't bring out games for or to?
30:40 What are your forever games?
36:09 Which games make you feel clever?
46:12 Can you detail your current game groups?
55:53 Do you have any house rules you use?
58:55 Words of advice for a weekend gaming event inspired by BGHT cons?
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In Episode 274 we give our hot take review on Galactic Cruise covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We cover a poll on board game productions and then discuss some games that have been on our tables including Demoniac, Rebirth, Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein, and Thurn and Taxis.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Poll: Which production element is more likely to get you excited about a board game?
06:36 Galactic Cruise Description
09:52 Gameplay and Mechanisms
36:14 Production and Theme
41:43 Final Thoughts
48:15 Demoniac
52:53 Rebirth
1:00:20 Thurn and Taxis
1:05:33 Abomination: The Heir of Frankenstein
1:14:02 Listener Shoutout
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