Board Game Hot Takes Podcast
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social
We tell you how a board game experience felt - just minutes after we finish playing. 3 points of view. Posts by Tim. #boardgames #podcast
Lost Ruins of Arnak continues to impress me. Complex enough to be challenging but simple enough to be approachable. How does it walk that tightrope so well?
November 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Lost Ruins of Arnak continues to impress me. Complex enough to be challenging but simple enough to be approachable. How does it walk that tightrope so well?
We terraformed the crap out of Mars tonight.
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 AM
We terraformed the crap out of Mars tonight.
One of my favorite parts about Civolution is this sideboard that’s mostly there to help you navigate the phases of the game round.
Would love to see this more in games with complex rounds.
Would love to see this more in games with complex rounds.
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 AM
One of my favorite parts about Civolution is this sideboard that’s mostly there to help you navigate the phases of the game round.
Would love to see this more in games with complex rounds.
Would love to see this more in games with complex rounds.
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
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
#boardgames
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Nl3gVvJRlYb
#boardgames
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.
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
#boardgames
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.
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
Making some people in Abomination by @plaidhatgames.bsky.social tonight.
October 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Making some people in Abomination by @plaidhatgames.bsky.social tonight.
We’re fine. We’re all fine here. How are you?
October 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
We’re fine. We’re all fine here. How are you?
Setup for spooky game night with the ‘Dreams in the Witch House’ episode of Cthulhu: Death May Die.
October 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Setup for spooky game night with the ‘Dreams in the Witch House’ episode of Cthulhu: Death May Die.
We heard frogs were in right now so today's episode features Cosmic Frog.
We also discuss recent plays of Creature Comforts, That Time You Killed Me, and March of the Ants.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/XWLFjbIxBXb
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We also discuss recent plays of Creature Comforts, That Time You Killed Me, and March of the Ants.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/XWLFjbIxBXb
#boardgames
October 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We heard frogs were in right now so today's episode features Cosmic Frog.
We also discuss recent plays of Creature Comforts, That Time You Killed Me, and March of the Ants.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/XWLFjbIxBXb
#boardgames
We also discuss recent plays of Creature Comforts, That Time You Killed Me, and March of the Ants.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/XWLFjbIxBXb
#boardgames
Origin Story by @stonemaiergames.com tells a very thematic story for a trick taking game. Mei-Lin (aka Riptide) with her Jet Boots and multiple personalities has an Archenemy named Hyve so of course she was stung by an assassin drone that looks like a bee.
Turns out she’s terrible at taking tricks
Turns out she’s terrible at taking tricks
October 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Origin Story by @stonemaiergames.com tells a very thematic story for a trick taking game. Mei-Lin (aka Riptide) with her Jet Boots and multiple personalities has an Archenemy named Hyve so of course she was stung by an assassin drone that looks like a bee.
Turns out she’s terrible at taking tricks
Turns out she’s terrible at taking tricks