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
So many treasures. It’s a hard call between Blood Rage and Cthulhu: Death May Die so I’ll call it a tie. Rising Sun is a close second.
February 11, 2026 at 5:35 AM
So many treasures. It’s a hard call between Blood Rage and Cthulhu: Death May Die so I’ll call it a tie. Rising Sun is a close second.
Sea Salt and Paper is our favorite and has been for a couple years now.
Sometimes called filler games,we often play these quick and lighter games in the evenings after dinner. When you are tired from a work day but still want to game with your partner. Do you have any favorite lightweight games? #boardgames ##tabletopgames
February 10, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Sea Salt and Paper is our favorite and has been for a couple years now.
In today's podcast episode we feature Forest Shuffle and Reforest and compare these similar forest building card games.
We also discuss recent plays include Super Motherload and Fibbage.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NuUAwcAMB0b
#boardgames
We also discuss recent plays include Super Motherload and Fibbage.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NuUAwcAMB0b
#boardgames
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
In today's podcast episode we feature Forest Shuffle and Reforest and compare these similar forest building card games.
We also discuss recent plays include Super Motherload and Fibbage.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NuUAwcAMB0b
#boardgames
We also discuss recent plays include Super Motherload and Fibbage.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/NuUAwcAMB0b
#boardgames
My favorite building tile in my OG Castles of Burgundy is the one that got dropped in a glass of red wine. Every time that slightly tinted tile gets pulled out of the bag it reminds me of a very fun night with a good friend.
You can spill a drink near a board game.
It's not something you will want to do, but guess what?
Board games can take it. Just mop things up with a paper towel and everything will be a OK.
Don't ever use "But mah boardgames" as an excuse to deny your guests food and drink. That's being a dick.
It's not something you will want to do, but guess what?
Board games can take it. Just mop things up with a paper towel and everything will be a OK.
Don't ever use "But mah boardgames" as an excuse to deny your guests food and drink. That's being a dick.
February 7, 2026 at 2:37 AM
My favorite building tile in my OG Castles of Burgundy is the one that got dropped in a glass of red wine. Every time that slightly tinted tile gets pulled out of the bag it reminds me of a very fun night with a good friend.
This was my first play and it was 3 players. I think it would work great at 2 also. There wasn’t a super high level of interaction so more players shouldn’t really improve it in any way that I can think of.
February 6, 2026 at 11:52 PM
This was my first play and it was 3 players. I think it would work great at 2 also. There wasn’t a super high level of interaction so more players shouldn’t really improve it in any way that I can think of.
Saltfjord is a very cool euro smorgasbord of mechanisms that run smoothly and interconnect nicely. Nice looking to boot.
February 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Saltfjord is a very cool euro smorgasbord of mechanisms that run smoothly and interconnect nicely. Nice looking to boot.
Love Rebirth!
February 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Love Rebirth!
yeah it was pretty bad. I did lose.
February 6, 2026 at 7:18 AM
yeah it was pretty bad. I did lose.
I love my final city in Keyflower. Still think I’m gonna lose.
February 6, 2026 at 2:42 AM
I love my final city in Keyflower. Still think I’m gonna lose.
I’ve played quite a few times (English version) and didn’t notice any card quality issues. I don’t own so can’t scrutinize it immediately but in my memory it was all high quality.
February 4, 2026 at 11:16 PM
I’ve played quite a few times (English version) and didn’t notice any card quality issues. I don’t own so can’t scrutinize it immediately but in my memory it was all high quality.
Hey thanks for listening. We appreciate that some games are going to get more interesting with more plays and several people have told me that TOKC is one of those. We’ll definitely report back if we get a chance to play again.
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Hey thanks for listening. We appreciate that some games are going to get more interesting with more plays and several people have told me that TOKC is one of those. We’ll definitely report back if we get a chance to play again.
That's funny!
February 3, 2026 at 1:27 AM
That's funny!
One of our listeners just shared these gorgeous pics of their handcrafted Wonderland’s War board. Amazing!
@druidcitygames.bsky.social
@druidcitygames.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
One of our listeners just shared these gorgeous pics of their handcrafted Wonderland’s War board. Amazing!
@druidcitygames.bsky.social
@druidcitygames.bsky.social
@2muchenthusiasm.bsky.social check out this home crafted deluxe Obsession that one of our listeners created!
February 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
@2muchenthusiasm.bsky.social check out this home crafted deluxe Obsession that one of our listeners created!
Three very interesting games that I’ll be discussing in upcoming episodes of the podcast.
On the table tonight with @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social: March of the Ants, Above and Below: Haunted, and Fliptoons
February 2, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Three very interesting games that I’ll be discussing in upcoming episodes of the podcast.
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll look for it.
February 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll look for it.
Got a couple games of Guild of Merchant Explorers by @matthewdunstan.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social in with 3 new players tonight. It was a big hit for everyone.
February 2, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Got a couple games of Guild of Merchant Explorers by @matthewdunstan.bsky.social and @alderaceg.bsky.social in with 3 new players tonight. It was a big hit for everyone.
The Traders expansion adds some nice seasoning to Ra by @25thcentury.games.
Not sure if it was the expansion or the time since I’ve played it but this was one of my favorite plays of the game ever.
Not sure if it was the expansion or the time since I’ve played it but this was one of my favorite plays of the game ever.
January 30, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The Traders expansion adds some nice seasoning to Ra by @25thcentury.games.
Not sure if it was the expansion or the time since I’ve played it but this was one of my favorite plays of the game ever.
Not sure if it was the expansion or the time since I’ve played it but this was one of my favorite plays of the game ever.
I got introduced to Super Motherload by @roxley.bsky.social last night. Why have I never heard of this? Super cool deck builder where your deck is built by mining for precious metals with a tile placement puzzle with shifting shared objectives.
January 30, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I got introduced to Super Motherload by @roxley.bsky.social last night. Why have I never heard of this? Super cool deck builder where your deck is built by mining for precious metals with a tile placement puzzle with shifting shared objectives.
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"We see the tremendous weight of grief, anger, and fear that so many are carrying right now. No one should have to live with constant fear. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and to be treated with dignity." Read more: stonemaiergames.com/we-stand-wit...
We Stand with Our Community
A few months ago, my coworker, Alex, moved from St. Louis to Minneapolis. This week I spent some time with him in person for the first time since the move, and we had a long chat about the horrifyi…
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January 29, 2026 at 8:41 PM
"We see the tremendous weight of grief, anger, and fear that so many are carrying right now. No one should have to live with constant fear. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and to be treated with dignity." Read more: stonemaiergames.com/we-stand-wit...
I promise we will report back if thoughts change on subsequent plays!
January 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM
I promise we will report back if thoughts change on subsequent plays!
Today's podcast episode features The Old King's Crown.
We also discuss the BGG Hall of Fame inductee, For Sale, and recent plays of Biblios, Subejctive, and Reforest.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ygDUAX2ce0b
#boardgames
We also discuss the BGG Hall of Fame inductee, For Sale, and recent plays of Biblios, Subejctive, and Reforest.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ygDUAX2ce0b
#boardgames
January 26, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Today's podcast episode features The Old King's Crown.
We also discuss the BGG Hall of Fame inductee, For Sale, and recent plays of Biblios, Subejctive, and Reforest.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ygDUAX2ce0b
#boardgames
We also discuss the BGG Hall of Fame inductee, For Sale, and recent plays of Biblios, Subejctive, and Reforest.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ygDUAX2ce0b
#boardgames
Wasn’t intended as funny. I was expressing my support for the community for rallying behind their citizens and against ICE. Just meant they were #1 and thought that our largely hobby audience would get my meaning. Based on initial responses to the post I can see my intent wasn’t clear.
January 25, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Wasn’t intended as funny. I was expressing my support for the community for rallying behind their citizens and against ICE. Just meant they were #1 and thought that our largely hobby audience would get my meaning. Based on initial responses to the post I can see my intent wasn’t clear.
That feels like a standard Friday for me in 2001. Good times.
January 24, 2026 at 5:58 AM
That feels like a standard Friday for me in 2001. Good times.
That is classic Phillip Seymour Hoffman there. Miss that guy.
January 23, 2026 at 11:28 PM
That is classic Phillip Seymour Hoffman there. Miss that guy.