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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
One of our listeners just shared these gorgeous pics of their handcrafted Wonderland’s War board. Amazing!
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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
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.
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...
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
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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
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A game store in St Paul is being targeted for exercising their free speech.
Keep them in mind when shopping!
Keep them in mind when shopping!
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 3:21 PM
A game store in St Paul is being targeted for exercising their free speech.
Keep them in mind when shopping!
Keep them in mind when shopping!
In today's podcast episode we feature Echoes of Time and also discuss some recent plays of Sanctuary and Fearsome Floors.
Then we discuss a poll about collecting board games.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eWALgdZ12Zb
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Then we discuss a poll about collecting board games.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eWALgdZ12Zb
#boardgames
January 19, 2026 at 6:39 PM
In today's podcast episode we feature Echoes of Time and also discuss some recent plays of Sanctuary and Fearsome Floors.
Then we discuss a poll about collecting board games.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eWALgdZ12Zb
#boardgames
Then we discuss a poll about collecting board games.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/eWALgdZ12Zb
#boardgames
Taught my brother in law and his family Codenames and Subjective. Both were hits.
January 17, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Taught my brother in law and his family Codenames and Subjective. Both were hits.
I haven’t listened to this episode yet but BGB was one of the podcasts that inspired BGHT so if somehow you’ve never listened check ‘em out.
This was so much fun to do. You may want to listen to the previous two episodes first, because it sets up a lot of the disaster to come.
Podcast! It's maybe one of the most profoundly silly things we've done, but the important thing is we did it. Our collaborative, and most importantly, DEFINITIVE top ten games of all-time.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I haven’t listened to this episode yet but BGB was one of the podcasts that inspired BGHT so if somehow you’ve never listened check ‘em out.
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Board game Kickstarters trying to explain what makes it special and starting with the components
a man driving a car with 55 burgers written on the side
ALT: a man driving a car with 55 burgers written on the side
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January 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Board game Kickstarters trying to explain what makes it special and starting with the components
And I thought I was the only one introduced to BGA in 2020
Man, that Covid Lockdown did wonders for BGA, didn't it?
January 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM
And I thought I was the only one introduced to BGA in 2020
In today's podcast episode we take a final look back at gaming in 2025 and discuss our board game highlights and awards.
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Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/dtq3FuZ0QZb
#boardgames
January 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM
In today's podcast episode we take a final look back at gaming in 2025 and discuss our board game highlights and awards.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/dtq3FuZ0QZb
#boardgames
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/dtq3FuZ0QZb
#boardgames
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Oh hey @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social ay, a wis geein yi a wee lissen, an a kidny hep bit heer yi wideows geein thon Scots Rebirth board a pure slaggin. Wit tha aw aboot ya fannies?
January 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Oh hey @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social ay, a wis geein yi a wee lissen, an a kidny hep bit heer yi wideows geein thon Scots Rebirth board a pure slaggin. Wit tha aw aboot ya fannies?
This was an Informative thread that overlaps a bit in our discussion on this week's episode if you want another perspective.
Occasionally, over the years, we have dabbled with doing the odd video for kickstarter. They were never great fits because we actually do reviews on the channel, not hype content, so numerous publishers balked at me saying their game wasn't perfect
But 2025 was an absolute shit show for KS and 3MBG
But 2025 was an absolute shit show for KS and 3MBG
January 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM
This was an Informative thread that overlaps a bit in our discussion on this week's episode if you want another perspective.
And I guess it was a Manny Trembly / Roxley night because we also played a couple games of Radlands.
January 8, 2026 at 6:37 AM
And I guess it was a Manny Trembly / Roxley night because we also played a couple games of Radlands.
Got a couple games of Dice Throne by @roxley.bsky.social in tonight. Had a delightful time with it and look forward to playing more.
January 8, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Got a couple games of Dice Throne by @roxley.bsky.social in tonight. Had a delightful time with it and look forward to playing more.
First play of Street Masters tonight. I like the modular system but I prefer Cthulhu: Death May Die for a similar coop dice chucker.
January 8, 2026 at 4:05 AM
First play of Street Masters tonight. I like the modular system but I prefer Cthulhu: Death May Die for a similar coop dice chucker.
In today's episode we examine the question 'Are We in Peak Board Gaming'? We look at some ways the hobby is the best its ever been as well as some thing we think are risks from it continuing to grow and improve.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/N4xnaL5NDZb
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Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/N4xnaL5NDZb
#boardgames
January 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
In today's episode we examine the question 'Are We in Peak Board Gaming'? We look at some ways the hobby is the best its ever been as well as some thing we think are risks from it continuing to grow and improve.
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/N4xnaL5NDZb
#boardgames
Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/N4xnaL5NDZb
#boardgames