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Chris Plaisted
@2muchenthusiasm.bsky.social
Gamer, nature lover, co-host of Board Game Hot Takes Podcast
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In today’s podcast episode we feature Stupor Mundi by Nestore Mangone.

We also discuss recent plays of District Noir and Fate of the Fellowship.

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/K7a2KJaRgWb
September 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I bought this 1980 Matter Dungeons and Dragons electronic game as a nostalgic novelty, but now that I’ve started playing it … it’s super hard to stop! This sucker is addictive! Plays up to 2, but it’s a great solo game.
August 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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In today's podcast episode we celebrate 5 YEARS of weekly episodes with a hilarious trivia show hosted by @silvylea.bsky.social and a look back at our picks for our favorite episodes over the last 5 years.

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/uk23Lyjl4Vb

#boardgames #podcast
August 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Today's podcast episode features Moon Colony Bloodbath. We also discuss recent plays of Modern Art, Forest Shuffle, and Toy Battle.

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/0fubxxMSUVb

#boardgames
August 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My lucky day on eBay. Just got an original 1979 Avalon Hill Dune, still in shrink wrap for a bargain basement price. Now I have to deal with this dilemma: open and play it or keep it as a collector’s item? 😬
August 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Today's podcast episode features Inis.

We also discuss recent plays of Modern Art, Cribbage, and Bomb Busters.

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/vay9nDiIeUb

#boardgames
June 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Today's podcast episode covers a whimsical topic - our favorite little wooden characters (Meeples) in Board Games.

We also discuss great games for asynchronous play online.

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/sQH3HgbV0Tb

#boardgames
June 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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In today's podcast episode we take a look at the top 5 publishers on our shelves.

Episode 250!

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/O3yHiFluATb

#boardgames
May 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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In today's podcast episode we feature Finspan by @stonemaiergames.com, @anarchytabletop.bsky.social, and David Gordon.

We also discuss Galactic Cruise by @kinsonkeygames.bsky.social, Sol: Last Days of a Star, and Pirates of Maracaibo.

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/81smBnOnuTb
May 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Today's podcast episode features Pirates of Maracaibo by @capstone-games.com.

We also discuss Great Western Trail El Paso, Crystal Palace and Davy Jones' Locker...

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/hWHS6605ISb

#boardgames
April 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Wohoo for pinball! A few modern favorites from the last few years:
Rush
Foo Fighters
Labyrinth
Godzilla
Alien

A few classics:
Centaur
Dragon (1970s)
World Cup Soccer
Twilight Zone
Paragon

How about you?
I can't remember who said they're into pinball but tell us some of your favorite tables. I've been getting into pinball lately and it's a much deeper game than I thought. Would love to hear some of your favorite ones to play.
April 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Golden Geek Nominations are up I’ve submitted mine. Easy choice to put forward @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social @adambght.bsky.social @2muchenthusiasm.bsky.social for best podcast. My favourite podcast bar none. Oh I nominated some #boardgames too. All in the blog boardgamegeek.com/blog/12040/b...
Golden Geek Nominations and My Best of 2024 | GrahamS Games
boardgamegeek.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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In today's podcast episode we're joined by @boardgamersteph.bsky.social to discuss some of our favorite quirky mechanisms in board games.

Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/JE19jc6WaSb

#boardgames
March 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Coyote and Crow has been putting out consistently cool stuff. I can’t wait to see what’s coming next.
We've passed 300 followers for the new Kickstarter campaign for our game, Primacy: A Coyote & Crow Card game.
Help us get to 2000 by the time we launch?
You can sign up to be notified here and help keep Indigenous games coming: bit.ly/4h1plUK
#NativeSky #IndigenousFuturism #boardgames #ttrpg #rpg
Coming soon: Primacy
A Coyote & Crow Expandable Card Game
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March 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Finally got Anunnaki off my shelf of shame today. Some pretty cool stuff going on, which I’ll talk about in a future episode of @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social. Judging from the current state of things, it looks like Odin and his crew are about to drop a bomb on Ishtar’s flunkies.
March 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A little friendly competition on Thanksgiving … Flip 7! Sadly, I went out on the double 12s. 😢
November 28, 2024 at 5:47 PM
A very happy Thanksgiving to everyone! 🦃
November 28, 2024 at 3:50 PM
At Board Game Hot Takes, our motto is “never let the listeners down,” even if it means you have to record from a bathroom while you’re traveling. 😳
November 26, 2024 at 2:58 PM
I’m still feeling pumped up from BGGCon … and then this arrives. I must be living right!
November 19, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Finally playing Unconscious Mind this morning. Started early so we could catch an open table in the hot games room. This sucker is a complicated table hog, but a couple of turns in I’m super intrigued. And, this may be one of the most beautiful games I’ve seen in a while.
November 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Let’s Go to Japan has quickly become one of my new favorite light games. Had a chance to play it this week at BGGCon with the rest of the BGHT crew.
November 17, 2024 at 4:04 AM
Flamecraft may be the most adorable board game I’ve ever played. AND, not only is the art terrific, but each dragon, shop, etc., is unique.
October 26, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Just played Wolves by @coyoteandcrow.bsky.social for the first time with my physical copy. Super clean and pleasant production, and the novel semi-cooperative gameplay was a hit with my group! Cool feeling to be planning ahead to ensure your opponent survives. Love it!
October 26, 2024 at 1:22 AM
First game of Age of Rail South Africa. Started well, but I (orange) quickly got shut out of Johannesburg. 🙄
October 25, 2024 at 7:48 PM
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If you're back here after our shoutout on our last episode, below is the link to the starter pack I mentioned. Lots of great people to follow there!
If you’re new to Bluesky and want to follow lots of people that are active here and mostly post about board games checkout this starter pack I created. I’ll continue to add to it as I see more people that deserve a share. Enjoy!

go.bsky.app/BrFEHzd
October 15, 2024 at 5:55 AM