Board Game Hot Takes
Board Game Hot TakesWe 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 | 324 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GamesLeisure | |||
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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
In Episode 322 we discuss epic (big, long) board games. How do you define an epic game? Are they worth the time investment? What games do you consider epic games? How often do you want to be playing them?
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In Episode 321 we give our hot take review on Bus covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.
We discuss a poll on Duel Games and then discuss some games on our table including Ostia, Gunsen, and Jisogi: Anime Stud... more
In Episode 320 we discuss the board game collecting as a part of the hobby. Do we consider ourselves collectors? What makes an interesting collection? Why do board games make good (or bad) collections?
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- Maybe the best Podcast out there.
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
Apple Podcasts5Dannyb667
United States8 days ago - A Must Listen For Any Fan Of Board Games!
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
Apple Podcasts5WesleypezUnited States24 days ago - Soothing voices, clashing opinions
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
Apple Podcasts5mattdreamsneon
Germanya month ago - Does it get any better?
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
Apple Podcasts5BoredAlone_BoardAloneUnited Statesa month ago - Not board with these gamers
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
Apple Podcasts52scoops74United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #42 | United States/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #184 | United States/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  United Kingdom/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Canada/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  Australia/Leisure/Games |
Apple Podcasts | #77 |  Italy/Leisure/Games |
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What is Board Game Hot Takes about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively, opinion-driven board game show featuring three hosts with distinct tastes who share immediate impressions after playing. Episodes repeatedly surface candid takes on a wide range of titles—from light, accessible family games to heavier euro and 4X titles—alongside banter, group dynamics, and personal anecdotes from conventions and playgroups. The format emphasizes practical insights on mechanics, pacing, teachability, and table presence, with recurring segments like top game lists, on-the-table-of-the-week takes, and listener engagement. Unique strengths include transparent biases, accessible banter, and a strong sense of community around a shared hobby, making it a reliable resource for listeners deciding what to read, buy, or try... more
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1. Andy Schwarz
2. Dave Beck
3. Mark Johnson
4. Steph Hodge
5. Connie Vogelmann
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