Board Game Hot Takes
Board Game Hot Takes
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.
6d ago
In 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 board games and then discuss some games that have been on our tables including Lords of Vegas, Ticket to Ride, and Nokosu Dice. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Poll: How do you feel about 'Multi-player Solitaire' Games? 15:19 Ada's Dream Description 18:06 Gameplay and Mechanisms 38:58 Production and Theme 48:51 Final Thoughts 1:00:42 Lords of Vegas 1:06:13 Ticket to Ride 1:08:11 Nokosu Dice If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205 Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Dec 8
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 If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205 Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Dec 1
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 If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205 Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Nov 24
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 If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205 Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Nov 17
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? If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamehottakes Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205 Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Nov 10
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 If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205 Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Nov 3
In Episode 273 we discuss competition and specifically what we think is healthy competition. We also discuss a poll about cheating in tabletop games. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Poll Time: Have you ever experienced intentional cheating when playing a tabletop game? 5:59 Competition: General Thoughts 9:19 What creates healthy competition? 18:48 How has our competitiveness evolved over time? 29:41 How do different games illicit a different competitiveness in you? 49:02 How does your preferred competition level influence your preferred game choices? 54:05 Final Thoughts If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205 Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
Oct 27
In Episode 272 we discuss the top 5 board game designers that are represented on our game shelves. 01:02 Corrections (Creature Comforts and Distilled: Cask Strength) 06:32 Poll: How does it make you feel when a reviewer messes up a rule? 12:25 Top 5 Board Game Designers on our Shelves 16:54 Cole Wehrle (Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, Arcs, John Company 2nd Edition) 19:26 Elizabeth Hargrave (Wingspan, The Fox Experiment) 20:58 Adam Kwapinski (Lords of Hellas, Lords of Ragnarok, Nemesis) 22:44 Bruno Cathala (Sea Salt & Paper, Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth, Cyclades: Legendary Edition) 23:53 Prospero Hall (Pan Am, Top Gun: The Board Game, Horrified) 25:44 Eric Lang (Blood Rage, Cthulhu: Death May Die, Rising Sun) 29:12 Tim Eisner (March of the Ants, Wonderland's War) 32:23 Paul Dennen (Clank! In! Space!, Clank! Legacy, Dune: Imperium - Uprising) 35:19 Vladimir Suchy (Underwater Cities, Pulsar 2849, Woodcraft) 38:11 John Perry (Hot Streak, Air Land & Sea, Spots) 40:57 Simone Luciani (Annunaki: Dawn of the Gods, Barrage, Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar, Rats of Wistar) 43:24 Jamey Stegmaier (Tapestry, Viticulture, Scythe, Vantage, Origin Story) 44:47 Stefan Feld (Castles of Burgundy, Marrakesh, Notre Dame, Civolution) 48:23 Reiner Knizia (Modern Art: The Card Game, Royal Visit, High Society, The Quest for El Dorado, Rebirth) 51:42 Jamey Stegmaier (Tapestry, Viticulture, Expeditions, Red Rising) 53:35 Rob Daviou (Cthulhu: Death May Die, Pandemic Legacy, Return to Dark Tower, Thunder Road: Vendetta) 56:34 Simone Luciani (Darwin's Journey, Lorenzo il Magnifico, Nucleum, Tzok'in: The Mayan Calendar, Etherstone) If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/boardgamehottakes Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/boardgamehottakes.bsky.social Join our Board Game Arena Community: https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=11417205 Join our Discord server at: https://discord.gg/vMtAYQWURd
