It only took me until today to realize that the Bluth's real estate development was also arrested in Arrested Development. That's like a triple play on words there.

Whose SECOND-best board game picks are best? Today, Paula and I dig into several game categories to discover if the second-base game is ever better than the best. Make your own picks and join us to find some games at: youtu.be/_2HT6MGJqh4

How perceptive are you? Can you spot the lies peppered within these stories of our favorite board game awards, designers, and conventions? Put your smarts to test against our panel of resident smart alecks in today's video, at: youtu.be/Tf69CeS7Cy8

Monday we met the 30 candidates, now it's time for the Big Debate to determine the "Officially Definitive Top 10 Two-Player Board Games Of All Time And Space Even In Louisburg, Vermont". Watch and inevitably disagree with our selections at: youtu.be/_L9wNsaKqTo

We're starting with THIRTY 2-player games, and narrowing them down to just the ten best. Today, we meet the 30 candidates. Not all 30 will survive to the next round. Which are your picks? Watch today's episode at: youtu.be/c1Ubrl3ddgM

@thingsgetdicey.bsky.social brings us perhaps the best board game short film of the year: youtu.be/9LJqPSgFp3s?...

If you combine Twilight Imperium 4, it's two expansions, & the Discordant Stars fan-made expansion; there's 60 total factions available. That results in over 94 MILLION different faction combinations an 8-player game could have. Can I find 7 friends to call in sick for the next 5,000 years & play?

Rolling Reggie joins me again to share ten board games that can serve as the "next level" upgrades to some favorite tabletop treats. It's 10 great games to try next on today's Lost In The Shuffle video: youtu.be/gpXfOUK5HdM

We're battling it out over another batch of viewer-submitted board game trivia questions! This episode is "exploding" with trivia fun, so bring your best 90's pop music reference and buckle in! youtu.be/Ybh3cnKYCTk And you can send a trivia question for a future episode: gamenightpicks.com/trivia

Games to play during protests and sit-ins. www.protestgames.org

I'd really love if someone like @boardgamewire.bsky.social or the like could circle the wagons with publishers and see how much damage (in detail) this is doing. Not meant as a "call out" but more a "call to action". Willing to help in whatever way I can. apnews.com/article/trum...

Could this game have been named "Boat Explosion"? We tackle this, and a slew of other silly synonyms, as we compete to decipher a dozen re-titled board games. Watch and play along at: youtu.be/u-2KV3TXhMU

I never thought I'd see Fred VII get his own figure! 👀

We all have board games that we refuse to let get lost in the shuffle. Today, we're each sharing one of our underrated favorites. Which games do you champion? Watch today's episode at: youtu.be/8sn36LcmRAg

Today's episode is a great place to start if you're new to either board games, or the Game Night Picks channel. Because today, we present ten games to introduce new gamers into the hobby. What games would you add to this this list to share with a new tabletop gamer? Watch at: youtu.be/1t4Q8TG9c9k

Hey-o!!! @rollingreggie.bsky.social Is starting a new podcast so let us support him and check it out! ⬇️ www.youtube.com/channel/UCsV... He also does a wonderful video highlighting some super cool podcasts. :) ⬇️ youtu.be/Oqut3lPOY1A?...

Is that YOUR arrow in my back?! Join Paula and I for the first of a NEW SERIES where we demo several rounds of a game to discover the surprises it has to offer. Today, it's Phantom Epoch: an RPG board game with over 40 missions. Watch the premiere at: youtu.be/2a7Jc79ZjvE

Little Stewart had to have emergency surgery today to remove a centimeter big stone in his bladder. He's doing well and sporting a very fashionable, widw anti-lick collar. I think he's looking forward to snoozing in his bed.

Random thing: if you can track down some of the Star Wars Micro Machines figures, they're yhe perfect size to use as custom units to add to Battle Of Hoth as additional Leaders on the battlefield with special powers and such. :D

What board gaming experiences do you want to have before you kick the bucket? That's the question we're each answering today, as we share an item from our Board Game Bucket Lists! Watch at: youtu.be/FQ36rZYD9Xc

Why is writing email never fast? At this point, just hand me a quill.

Rolling Reggie in the studio! Today's episode asks: do you know Rolling Reggie's Top 10 Board Games as well as HE does? It's the ultimate quiz about Rolling Reggie's Top 10 board games of all time, which you can play along with, at: youtu.be/TvKrwqa0aEY @rollingreggie.bsky.social

Tapple Tussle Rematch! It's another round of our custom Tapple challenge, where we give the clues to guess the category. Can you beat us to the answers? The video presentation we made about this is available for viewing at the internet web address of: youtu.be/8zbnma_iSnQ

They say a picture's worth a thousand words, but is one worth a thousand BOARD GAMES? Today, we're trying to guess which board games these random photos represent, based on vibes. Can you beat us? (Spoiler: you probably can.) Puzzle yourself with today's episode, at: youtu.be/8gIuZ-vcDJQ

Dig this! In the latest @boardgameblitz.bsky.social video, hosts Crystal & Ambie played a trivia game about Ambie's game collection that was inspired by Game Night Picks episodes. It feels awesome to inspire creativity in our fellow media makers! 😎 Watch at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fxp...

Today, we're deducing the order that various board game events happened? (And you can play along!) There's big points to be had as we put timelines in chronological order; with a few even bigger surprises! Add this episode to your timeline to watch at: youtu.be/dUY4uWou12k

It's time to defend my crown 👑 as the reigning champion of All Things Board Game Trivia, against my bitter rival in cardboard questionnaires: @thingsgetdicey.bsky.social Will I increase my winning streak, or crash and burn in an overconfident flameout? Gee, I wonder... youtu.be/fKMEkpHOgmY

Easily upgrade your game from Monopoly, Clue, Ticket To Ride and other classic favorites to the next step with today's board game recommendations from Chaz, Irik, Paula, Grant, and Matthew! Enjoy a half-dozen "next level" game recommendations at: youtu.be/TEegOF0YzLk

It's time to build a new board game collection with Grant! A list of 20 Board Game recommendations to start with, on a $500 budget: youtu.be/6H-W4WNxH_c How many of these did YOU start with? How many are still on your shelves today?

Can you find what links five board games? Join us to unravel the common threads tying together several games. The answer isn't always what you think it is! Today's episode is at: youtu.be/bIM0xmAX0WY

💎What’s YOUR favorite hidden gem board game? Whether you’re a seasoned gamer looking for something fresh or new to the hobby and want to avoid the usual hype trains, today's video is packed with overlooked treasures. Watch today's Lost In The Shuffle episode at: youtu.be/ZhuAl3MkZ9g

In today's episode, we put our tabletop knowledge to the test with a hilarious trivia challenge: Can you guess the board game just from its tagline? youtu.be/T4KSM5CBL4k Test your own skills as you watch. How many board games can YOU guess correctly?

New Stuff (soon)! This weekend, Paula and I record the first episodes of a new recurring series called "One Good Turn..." where we play a few rounds of a game, to show what makes it neat to pull off one good turn! More on the GNP Patreon... which I had forgot exists. www.patreon.com/posts/new-sh...

Paula and I tie ourselves into knots, trying to determine whether a list of names is the title of a board game designed by Reiner Knizia, or a knot: youtu.be/3-zB4IunYsU I don't know what's more surprising: that this is the premise of today's video, or how few of these we actually get right...

My Component Opponent! How many board games do you think you can guess, just by looking at their components? It may be more challenging than you think, as Grant and I discovered in Monday's episode of Lost In The Shuffle, at: youtu.be/mMXCwsYxeg0

It's nice to see the board gaming community (both players and publishers) pulling together to make the best of a bad situation.

I just realized that today is roughly the 1-year anniversary of the launch of the GameNightPicks.com website! To celebrate, I had caramel fudge cake for lunch. Check out the site if you'd like a way for your game group to suggest games, and then vote together on which ones to play next. Enjoy!

Do you know board games as well as you THINK you do? Grab a donut and put yourself to the test in our latest board game trivia challenge video, at: youtu.be/Q_rwWTsj9-c Donuts sold separately.

We were recently made aware of disturbing and offensive artwork in the new game Ace of Spades by Devir. We have contacted Devir regarding this matter. Fellow hobbyists: we must strive to be better humans. We can’t simply “look the other way” when an issue doesn’t affect us directly.

What's your favorite board game you can play in 10 minutes? Today, Irik, Matthew, Paula and Grant join me to share our go-to games that can take less time to play than it takes to make a really big sandwich. Today's video is at: youtu.be/4M9qtAs1VAs

What's the most obscure board game that you still love to play? Paula and I share our top ten rarest picks in today's episode of "Lost In The Shuffle" - the first of nine new episodes airing in August. Join us for some fun, games, and games about games! Find a hidden gem at: youtu.be/3CYTaF7WULo

I understand legal hesitation and "breech of contract" are real issues to be avoided, and have experienced circling the corporate fucking wagons myself. But you know... how about 10 cents (or more) out of every dollar goes here @czechgames.com www.thetrevorproject.org (or any relevant place)

"we embarked on creating the newly announced [Hogwarts] Codenames many years ago ... even among those who have been hurt by the public views and actions of its creator." Dude. During the "many years" since securing this license, that IP has become making a deal with the devil to many. (1/2)

50th Episode of Lost In The Shuffle! I welcome you to join me for a special livestreaming 50th episode of Lost In The Shuffle, Friday at 1pm PT, at youtube.com/@GameNightPi...! Several segments are planned, including a fun viewer Q&A. Submit your Qs now, ahead of time at: gamenightpicks.com/ask

Can you deduce these board games based on synonyms of their actual titles? Today, Paula and I attempt to decipher re-named games from Matthew's clever clues. How many can you solve before we do? (Probably most.) Watch today's video at: youtu.be/ZshsMPwSci8

We're sharing games from the bottoms of our hearts to the tops of our heads in today's "On The Radar" episode. Join us to see which games we consider worthy of a "chef's kiss", at: youtu.be/geUltfjCF08

I don't want give any spoilers, BUT... in today's "Lost In The Shuffle" episode, my memories of the Flip The Table podcast, by @tableflipsyou.bsky.social, give me the edge in our "Scrambled Board Game Box Covers" challenge, at: youtu.be/Li0qS8l2QSg Cheesy, weird, & obscure board games for the win!

What's the oldest board game in your collection that you still play? In today's video, all five of us: Chaz, Grant, Irik, Matthew, & Paula all share which "vintage" game on their shelf still hits the table. Join us for a stroll down memory lane and watch: youtu.be/HTlNB-BVE3g

Tapple Tussle! In today's episode, Paula and I test a custom, 2-player Tapple Challenge, as we race to guess a category of clues. Watch at: youtu.be/0Ij5kqtctgk Can you figure out what all these clues have in common before we do?

Birds of a feather enjoy board game trivia together! Today, Paula joins me for a new round of viewer-submitted board game trivia. How much will she win by this time? Wait, what? Apparently, now even *I* am convinced I'm going to lose yet another round to Paula... fantastic. youtu.be/japYQLyxRgo