Chris and I are taking our families to South Africa for 10 days and I packed a few games. 7, in fact. Inside these two boxes are: Dune Imperium Uprising Darwin’s Journey w/ expansion Captain Flip Isle of Skye 6 Nimmt Scout Subjective

Texagons.

In today's podcast episode we share games from 2020-2024 that we don't think have gotten the recognition they deserved. Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/zqw7hU5dm1b #boardgames

Thanks @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social for giving us another fantastic game recommendations. 😊

Earthborne Rangers doesn’t look like much in pictures but it feels like exploring an immersive and interactive world. Some combination of Vantage with more cohesion and Arkham Horror with less guardrails.

The thumbnails are only one of the reasons I’ll be spending my geek gold nominating / voting for @boardgamehottakes.bsky.social for podcast of the year if / when the awards come round again this year! 🤞🤞

We had a great time discussing how we approach board game strategy on this week's podcast episode. Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/QOUv13V090b #boardgames

February plays. A very nice month for board games.

If you’re up for a heavy game it doesn’t get better than Gaia Project. This is a great deal for the bundle.

In today's podcast episode we give our hot take review on Dewan. We also discuss some recent plays of Speakeasy, Saltfjord, and Ape Town. Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/tgOZ452VY0b #boardgames

Finished out the evening with Scout. What a gem.

Finally got to try The Networks by @gil.hova.net tonight. Really fun drafting game with a great sense of humor.

Game night! First we’re trying out the Bordeaux expansion for Viticulture.

Missed it by that much. Rebirth is wonderful.

Taught some friends Fromage and definitely just sold another copy. They loved it so much we played again immediately.

Dune: Imperium. Not a bad Valentine’s Day.

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

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.

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! @druidcitygames.bsky.social

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.

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.

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.

"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 #boardgames

A game store in St Paul is being targeted for exercising their free speech. 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 #boardgames

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 #boardgames

December plays. Ask me anything! What was your favorite game played in December?

New Years Day means it’s time to put away the Christmas decorations. Happy New Year everyone!

Local Christmas light display lets you play Pac-Man and Pong on their roof.

The ever expanding reach of hobby board games never fails to amaze me. In the tiny mountain town of Joseph, Oregon, home to about 1,000 residents, I found this gem tucked into a shelf at the general store. Harmonies!

In today's podcast we cover the best games we got introduced to in 2025 but that we only got to play once (so far). Listen here: spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/K2vCvbgrsZb Happy a wonderful New Year! #boardgames

Just finished the best escape room in a box style game I’ve ever played. The Morrison Game Factory designed by Lauren Bello and published by @postcurious.bsky.social was thematic and surprisingly heart-warming with great puzzles and production.

I made it to my local game night for the first time in many weeks last night. We played Welcome To and Fearsome Floors. These two light little gems made for a surprisingly satisfying evening.

Hello, fam! Board games are in the news again, and OFPG is part of the conversation. Mik & Starla joined other industry "experts" in The Guardian’s new article: “The 21 Best Family Board Games in the US.” Go take a look—then tell us what you think! www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us...

Um. Freaking coolest Christmas gift ever?!