
We tell you how a board game experience felt - just minutes after we finish playing. Three unique points of view. No non-game nonsense.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 327 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||

In Episode 326 we give our hot take review on Arctica covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on exclusive pre-order bonuses and then discuss some games on our table including Project L, Tower... more
In Episode 325 we discuss a handful of recent games that we've been playing.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:06 Gaming Weekend Preferences
08:19 Mille Fiori
20:18 Druids of Edora
33:14 Deep Regrets
43:35 Cthulhu: Death May Die - R'lyeh Risi... more
In Episode 324 we give our hot take review on Drillers covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on Board Game Packaging and then discuss some games on our table including Sky 5, Forbidden Stars... more
In Episode 323 we're joined by board game designer Connie Vogelmann to discuss our top 3 board games we wish we'd designed.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Connie tells us about Tideward and Weaverbirds
12:16 Top 3 board games we wish we'd d... more
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BGHT to put it simply, is the best tabletop podcast out there. Many of my very favorite games have been discovered through listening to endless hours of well thought out reviews, mechanics breakdowns and rules explanations. There have also been times where light has been shed on a downfall or two that have saved my hard eared dollars for another box for the shelf. The different preferences between Adam, Tim and Chris give an excellent 3 point perspective on every review, and all though I typica... more
As an avid board-gamer who pretty much just stuck to one type of game growing up (*cough* area-control *cough*), I’d force my friends to play through the type of games that could become slogs and last for hours. I liked what I liked, and as far as I knew, if it wasn’t Axis & Allies or Twilight Imperium, I didn’t want any part of it.
Board Game Hot Takes has completely reignited my love of the hobby. I’ve discovered a ton of great games that I would have never thought to try before I started lis... more
BGHT has become one of my favorite podcasts about board games. The hosts cover a wide range of topics while always keeping sight of what actually makes board gaming fun. They're some of the kindest people I've come across (at least going by how they sound), and they're not afraid to push back on each other's opinions while staying respectful throughout. Every time a new episode lands in my feed, it's an instant dopamine hit. Keep it up, guys!
— a fan from Germany
I’ve been playing BoardGames religiously for a couple years now and I’ve listened to a bunch of different board game podcast. Board game hot takes is the cream of the crop. It really doesn’t get any better than this podcast right here. I like how all three guys have different tastes in games and they playfully pick on each other for liking certain games without any harsh criticism. Also, I want to give my plus one to Adam. Although, I do enjoy feeding my people, this podcast wouldn’t be possible... more
Love listening to this show, you guys are honest and candid about your feelings on boards games and when your feelings clash I am immensely entertained. I’ve loved board games my whole life but have only gotten serious about the hobby in the last few years. Thanks to your endorsement of Castles of Burgundy Tim, I decided to back the special addition from Alea and I am glad I did, it remains one of my favorite games to date…sorry Adam. I managed to then come across a copy of Ark Nova at half pric... more
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Three regular hosts share candid, contrasting reactions to the board games they play, with reviews that weigh mechanics, theme, production, accessibility, and how a game feels at the table. The format ranges from focused discussions of a single title to quick reviews, ranked favorites, hobby topics, mailbag questions, and live demonstrations of party games. Their conversations often compare a game with familiar titles and explain who might enjoy it, including where its learning curve, length, or player count may be a drawback.
The mix of Tim, Chris, and Adam's different preferences is central: agreement is not assumed, and differing reactions help listeners judge whether a game fits their own group. Occasional guests, including board game ... more
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Recent guests on Board Game Hot Takes include:
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2. Andy Schwarz
3. Dave Beck
4. Mark Johnson
5. Steph Hodge
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