Welcome to Board Gamers Anonymous, the podcast where everyone is welcome at the table. Hosted by Chris and joined by a rotating cast of passionate gamers, Board Gamers Anonymous brings you lively conversations about the games we love, the games we don't, and everything that keeps us coming back to the table. Each week, we dig into the biggest questions, debates, trends, and hot takes in tabletop gaming, alongside reviews, previews, recommendations, rankings, and plenty of opinions. From the newest releases and modern classics to the designers, mechanics, and moments that make this hobby great, BGA is about more than...
Latest episodes
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1 h 43
How to Win Friends and Influence Gamers - Episode 594
How to Win Friends and Influence Gamers Which board game do you bring to game night when you have one chance to make everyone say, “We need to play that again”? This week on Board…
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1 h 16
Tim’s Darkest Timeline: One Game Has to Go! Episode 593
Tim’s Darkest Timeline: One Game Has to Go Three great games. One has to disappear from Tim’s gaming options forever. And Chris has generously volunteered Tim to make every terribl…
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1 h 28
Never Play, but Never Purge! Episode 592
Episode 592 – Never Play, but Never Purge! It hasn’t hit the table in years. You can barely remember the rules. But suggest getting rid of it, and suddenly you’re prepared to defen…
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1 h 19
What if?! Tabletop Twists- Episode 591
Episode 591 – What If?! Tabletop Twists What if one moment in tabletop gaming history had gone differently? This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim are messing with the…
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1 h 42
Board Game Red Flags! - Episode 590
Board Game Red Flags: When We Know a Game Isn't for Us We all have them: those little warning signs that make us look at a board game and immediately start planning our escape from…
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1 h 42
Episode 589 - Roll for Initiative…With Strangers!
Episode 589 – Roll for Initiative…With Strangers! This week, Chris is joined by our good friend Chris Rodriguez from Board Games for the Better to tackle something almost every gam…
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2 h 27
Episode 588 - BGG Top 100 & BGA 13th Anniversary
Episode 588: 13 Years of BGA — Taking on the BGG Top 100 Board Gamers Anonymous is officially 13 years old! To celebrate, Chris is joined by Tim and Game Master Dave, together on t…
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1 h 25
Episode 587: 10 Games That Keep You Guessing
Episode 587: The Clue Is…10 Games That Keep You Guessing The clue is…a great game night! Chris and Tim count down 10 games built around giving clues, deciphering hints, and guessin…
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Episode 586: Solitaire Game Commander Dave
Chris is joined by Game Master Dave for an episode packed with previews, reviews, and a dive into the world of solitaire gaming. Roll for Preview: Chris checks out Reiner Knizia’s…
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1 h 27
Episode 585 - Gen Con Post-Game Report 2026
Gen Con 2026 Postgame Report! Gen Con is in the books, and Chris and Tim are breaking down the biggest news, announcements, and games coming out of another record-breaking year in…
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1 h 28
Episode 584 - If You Like The Odyssey, Try...
In anticipation of Christopher Nolan's epic take on The Odyssey, Chris and Tim set sail in search of board games that capture the timeless themes of Homer's legendary journey. From…
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1 h 21
Episode 583: World Cup of Game Designers (Sweet 16)
The World Cup has come to the tabletop! In this special tournament episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim continue their World Cup of Board Game Designers, where the grea…
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1 h 17
Episode 582 – If you like Cascadia, try...
Love Cascadia but looking for your next favorite game? Chris and Tim explore a collection of board games that share a satisfying blend of thoughtful decision-making, relaxing gamep…
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1 h 15
Episode 582* – The World Cup of Game Designers
*The episode has been reuploaded to the correct audio The World Cup has come to the tabletop! In this special tournament episode of Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim continue t…
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1 h 11
Episode 581 - Board Game Convention Report
This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Game Master Dave returns from the convention circuit with tales from the gaming tables, standout discoveries, and memorable moments in our feat…
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1 h 41
Episode 580 - Top 10 Games That Build Skyward!
Building Up! This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, we're reaching new heights with our feature review of the Top 10 Games That Build Skyward! From towering structures to layered lan…
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1 h 15
Episode 579 - The Sweet Spot: Six Players
The Sweet Spot: Six Players What's the ideal player count for a board game? This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Chris and Tim dive into one of gaming's most debated topics: games…
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1 h 36
Episode 578: If You Like Point Salad, Try...
If You Like Point Salad, Try… takes a look at some of our favorite games that scratch that same satisfying combo-building, engine-crafting, and point-chasing itch! We dive into a v…
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1 h 04
Episode 577 - Our Friend’s Favorite Games: Tim!
Welcome to the table! This week on Board Gamers Anonymous, Tim joins us for a deep dive into his gaming history and experiences. for the Voice of our Gamers! Roll for Preview: The…
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Episode 576: Quick Takes From The Table
Welcome to the table! Game Master Dave joins us at the table this week! This week, Dave takes us through a bunch of game reviews: The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, LOT…