Board Game Hot Takes Podcast
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We tell you how a board game experience felt - just minutes after we finish playing. 3 points of view. Posts by Tim. #boardgames #podcast
Picked up two expansions for $17. Wouldn’t mind seeing more expansions this size even for larger games.
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Picked up two expansions for $17. Wouldn’t mind seeing more expansions this size even for larger games.
We will hit 1 million listens to our podcast in the next several days. Wild!
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
We will hit 1 million listens to our podcast in the next several days. Wild!
Today's podcast episode features Joyride and we discuss some games that have been on our table including Stroganov and Origin Story.
We also discuss a poll on board game convention attendance.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/0Y2OFVR9vYb
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We also discuss a poll on board game convention attendance.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/0Y2OFVR9vYb
#boardgames
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Today's podcast episode features Joyride and we discuss some games that have been on our table including Stroganov and Origin Story.
We also discuss a poll on board game convention attendance.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/0Y2OFVR9vYb
#boardgames
We also discuss a poll on board game convention attendance.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/0Y2OFVR9vYb
#boardgames
If you're at PaxU - go check out Venusian Vegas at the Indie Game Market! I've had a chance to read the rules and it looks really fun. Trick taking with lots of tricks and bonuses to boot.
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 AM
If you're at PaxU - go check out Venusian Vegas at the Indie Game Market! I've had a chance to read the rules and it looks really fun. Trick taking with lots of tricks and bonuses to boot.
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Seeing all the pax stuff
a little boy in a plaid shirt is standing in front of a sign that says congrats
ALT: a little boy in a plaid shirt is standing in front of a sign that says congrats
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November 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Seeing all the pax stuff
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Tried another module from the Let’s Waltz expansion for Grand Austria Hotel tonight.
This is an excellent expansion for an already remarkable game.
That artwork though…
This is an excellent expansion for an already remarkable game.
That artwork though…
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Tried another module from the Let’s Waltz expansion for Grand Austria Hotel tonight.
This is an excellent expansion for an already remarkable game.
That artwork though…
This is an excellent expansion for an already remarkable game.
That artwork though…
I wish Civolution had a little more going on.
Joking! Just had an epic 2p game where we tied at 220 points each.
Joking! Just had an epic 2p game where we tied at 220 points each.
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I wish Civolution had a little more going on.
Joking! Just had an epic 2p game where we tied at 220 points each.
Joking! Just had an epic 2p game where we tied at 220 points each.
In today's podcast episode we read answer listener's question about board game annoyances, our gaming groups, critical omissions from our feature review portfolio, and much more.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Nl3gVvJRlYb
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Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Nl3gVvJRlYb
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November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In today's podcast episode we read answer listener's question about board game annoyances, our gaming groups, critical omissions from our feature review portfolio, and much more.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Nl3gVvJRlYb
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Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Nl3gVvJRlYb
#boardgames
Poll Time! How many board game conventions did you attend in the last 12 months?
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Comments may be read on the next episode.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Poll Time! How many board game conventions did you attend in the last 12 months?
Comments may be read on the next episode.
#boardgames
Comments may be read on the next episode.
#boardgames
Checkout these pocket games from the designer of our most excellent logo!
Last day to back my 3 Otter Games from @buttonshy.bsky.social Go support yah boy! gamefound.com/en/projects/...
Button Shy Reprint Campaign - Late 2025 by Button Shy Games - Gamefound
Reprinting some out of print games and bringing back old favorites. Additional games added via backer votes.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Checkout these pocket games from the designer of our most excellent logo!
Viking See-Saw might be the most fun Knizia game I’ve played but also wins for worst name.
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Viking See-Saw might be the most fun Knizia game I’ve played but also wins for worst name.
I suck at Walnut Grove but love it in spite of that fact.
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I suck at Walnut Grove but love it in spite of that fact.
Gugong is a fairly interesting mini game euro. The interest comes from the tactical card play choices when selecting actions. A bit too much iconography to parse for my tastes but otherwise pretty slick.
November 14, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Gugong is a fairly interesting mini game euro. The interest comes from the tactical card play choices when selecting actions. A bit too much iconography to parse for my tastes but otherwise pretty slick.
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In today's podcast episode we feature Galactic Cruise by @kinsonkeygames.bsky.social.
We also discuss recent plays of Abomination by @plaidhatgames.bsky.social, Thurn and Taxis, Rebirth, and Demoniac.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/tjv9uTzyaYb
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We also discuss recent plays of Abomination by @plaidhatgames.bsky.social, Thurn and Taxis, Rebirth, and Demoniac.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/tjv9uTzyaYb
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November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In today's podcast episode we feature Galactic Cruise by @kinsonkeygames.bsky.social.
We also discuss recent plays of Abomination by @plaidhatgames.bsky.social, Thurn and Taxis, Rebirth, and Demoniac.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/tjv9uTzyaYb
#boardgames
We also discuss recent plays of Abomination by @plaidhatgames.bsky.social, Thurn and Taxis, Rebirth, and Demoniac.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/tjv9uTzyaYb
#boardgames
Got to play with one of the new boards for Lost Ruins of Arnak from the Twisted Paths expansion. Really impressive how flexible this system has been and how much the decision complexity can vary from the base game through the expansions.
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Got to play with one of the new boards for Lost Ruins of Arnak from the Twisted Paths expansion. Really impressive how flexible this system has been and how much the decision complexity can vary from the base game through the expansions.
Finally played Knizia’s classic Through the Desert. You’re not laying tiles per se but it feels very similar to his other tile laying games like Samurai, Blue Lagoon, and Rebirth.
The thing it has going for it over those other games? It’s really quick. Almost a filler.
The thing it has going for it over those other games? It’s really quick. Almost a filler.
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Finally played Knizia’s classic Through the Desert. You’re not laying tiles per se but it feels very similar to his other tile laying games like Samurai, Blue Lagoon, and Rebirth.
The thing it has going for it over those other games? It’s really quick. Almost a filler.
The thing it has going for it over those other games? It’s really quick. Almost a filler.
I don’t know anything about the source material for Invincible: The Hero-Building Game but the board game is colorful and clever and high on my lists of Co-ops that I actually enjoy.
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I don’t know anything about the source material for Invincible: The Hero-Building Game but the board game is colorful and clever and high on my lists of Co-ops that I actually enjoy.
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@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social @2muchenthusiasm.bsky.social @adambght.bsky.social Hey all, just wanted to say that I just finished listening to today’s episode (273 - Healthy Competition) and I thought it was one of the most thoughtful and insightful episodes to date. Love the podcast, keep it up!
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social @2muchenthusiasm.bsky.social @adambght.bsky.social Hey all, just wanted to say that I just finished listening to today’s episode (273 - Healthy Competition) and I thought it was one of the most thoughtful and insightful episodes to date. Love the podcast, keep it up!
In today's podcast we discuss competition - specifically what 'healthy' competition means to us and what kinds of games we find create the best competition.
We also discuss a poll question on cheating in tabletop games.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/E0ZGGErBXXb
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We also discuss a poll question on cheating in tabletop games.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/E0ZGGErBXXb
#boardgames
November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In today's podcast we discuss competition - specifically what 'healthy' competition means to us and what kinds of games we find create the best competition.
We also discuss a poll question on cheating in tabletop games.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/E0ZGGErBXXb
#boardgames
We also discuss a poll question on cheating in tabletop games.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/E0ZGGErBXXb
#boardgames
October plays. Lots of good games but not enough games.
Ask me anything.
Ask me anything.
November 1, 2025 at 5:38 AM
October plays. Lots of good games but not enough games.
Ask me anything.
Ask me anything.
Happy Halloween!
November 1, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Happy Halloween!
In today’s podcast episode we discuss the top 5 board game designers represented on our shelves.
We also discuss rules mistakes during reviews (and on the table) and why they happen.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kft0pk5MLXb
We also discuss rules mistakes during reviews (and on the table) and why they happen.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kft0pk5MLXb
October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
In today’s podcast episode we discuss the top 5 board game designers represented on our shelves.
We also discuss rules mistakes during reviews (and on the table) and why they happen.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kft0pk5MLXb
We also discuss rules mistakes during reviews (and on the table) and why they happen.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kft0pk5MLXb
Poll Time! Have you ever experienced intentional cheating when playing a tabletop game?
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Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames
October 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Poll Time! Have you ever experienced intentional cheating when playing a tabletop game?
Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames
Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames