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
Checkout these pocket games from the designer of our most excellent logo!
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Button Shy Reprint Campaign - Late 2025 by Button Shy Games - Gamefound
Reprinting some out of print games and bringing back old favorites. Additional games added via backer votes.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Checkout these pocket games from the designer of our most excellent logo!
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.
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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.
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@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social @2muchenthusiasm.bsky.social @adambght.bsky.social Hey all, just wanted to say that I just finished listening to today’s episode (273 - Healthy Competition) and I thought it was one of the most thoughtful and insightful episodes to date. Love the podcast, keep it up!
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
@boardgamehottakes.bsky.social @2muchenthusiasm.bsky.social @adambght.bsky.social Hey all, just wanted to say that I just finished listening to today’s episode (273 - Healthy Competition) and I thought it was one of the most thoughtful and insightful episodes to date. Love the podcast, keep it up!
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
Poll Time! Have you ever experienced intentional cheating when playing a tabletop game?
Comments may be read on next episode.
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Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames
October 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Poll Time! Have you ever experienced intentional cheating when playing a tabletop game?
Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames
Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames
We chat about this on our upcoming episode. This expansion look fantastic and just about perfectly matches with our recent episode on 'What we look for in expansions'.
Caterpillar & White Queen faction expansion for Wonderland’s War live on Kickstarter now!
October 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We chat about this on our upcoming episode. This expansion look fantastic and just about perfectly matches with our recent episode on 'What we look for in expansions'.
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.
What an absolute ignorant tool.
On another note go check out Kovray’s video on Wonderland’s War Duel!
On another note go check out Kovray’s video on Wonderland’s War Duel!
Imagine being so fuelled by hate that you won’t learn a game you’re excited about
October 22, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What an absolute ignorant tool.
On another note go check out Kovray’s video on Wonderland’s War Duel!
On another note go check out Kovray’s video on Wonderland’s War Duel!
Poll Time! How does it make you feel when a reviewer messes up a rule when covering a board game?
Comments may be read on next episode.
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Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames
October 21, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Poll Time! How does it make you feel when a reviewer messes up a rule when covering a board game?
Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames
Comments may be read on next episode.
#boardgames
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
Blood Bowl Team Manager and Moon Colony Bloodbath on the table tonight. I guess tonight was the night we should have tried Blood on the Clocktower.
October 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Blood Bowl Team Manager and Moon Colony Bloodbath on the table tonight. I guess tonight was the night we should have tried Blood on the Clocktower.
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For anyone attending the Indie Games Night Market at PAXU, this video should help you decide if you need to pick up a copy of Venusian Vegas The Card Game
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How to Play - Venusian Vegas The Card Game
YouTube video by Chris Prime
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October 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
For anyone attending the Indie Games Night Market at PAXU, this video should help you decide if you need to pick up a copy of Venusian Vegas The Card Game
youtu.be/KTSHw_W9eRs
youtu.be/KTSHw_W9eRs