
A podcast about all manner of hobby games by Mike Walker and Mark Bigney. Bad games don't go easy on you, so we don't go easy on them. Thorough analysis via reviews, news, and discussion of topics in gaming. We take context seriously, we value your time, and we're not into hype. Just because games are fun doesn't mean we can't take them seriously, and just because we take them seriously doesn't me... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 384 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbies | |||

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As ever, we do not acknowledge one of the most pernicious false dichotomies in the rulebook space; whether rules should be strictly permissive (you can only do what the rules say you can) or strictly restrictive (you can do anything unless the rules ... more
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Rest assured that every topic we address here at SVWAG will be utterly comprehensive and final, unless and until we decide to address it again. Thus, when we discuss tile-laying games, we perforce will cover all of them, each and and every one, and f... more
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If you want a podcast that respects your time and your intelligence, So Very Wrong About Games is one of the best out there. It’s smart, skeptical, and seriously entertaining—a must-listen for anyone who loves board games but hates the hype.
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Absolutely one of the best board game podcasts around!! I have been listening for probably over five years now and I greatly appreciate their insight into gaming and efforts to make the hobby more inclusive!! Keep it up y’all!! You make my week better!!
Every word that comes out of Mark’s mouth fills the room with pompous arrogance. He makes you feel that having a differing option makes you less than. He definitely gets off by feeling like the smartest man in the room. He makes you feel like all the games you like are bad.
5/5 stars.
My favourite podcast for Board Games: The hosts are fun to listen to, they can dissect board games and its mechanism and themes like no other, they provide a well-structured and smooth show with regular updates on new board games.
I really appreciate that the hosts show and live by values such as transparency, democracy, solidarity. That seems like not worth mentioning but I personally really enjoy when people in the hobby show that they have opinions and values on issues around them.
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Focus centers on hobby games, with hosts discussing a wide range of titles, providing analytical reviews, and addressing thematic discussions within the gaming community. Notable areas of exploration include game mechanics, player engagement, and the emotional experience attached to different gaming scenarios. The hosts approach the subject matter with both humor and critical analysis, often reflecting on personal gaming experiences while engaging with contemporary trends and controversies in the gaming world. Unique to this podcast is its commitment to serious discourse on hobby games, without falling into the traps of hype or superficiality, allowing for a nuanced and thoughtful engagement with the material.
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