Join Kellen, Neilan, Mark, and Christina for a podcast about board games, the latest hotness, and how to have fun with your friends even when you're losing.
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Board Game Barrage
57 Subscribers
Reviews
Taco42
5 out of 5 stars
Well played you classy gentlemen
Came across this when voting for best podcast was up on the BGG votey thingy last year. I had not listened yet and thought the name was questionable so didn't vote for this, boy was I wrong! Every other board gaming podcast (even the good ones are fourth best to this one as it occupies the top three spots, one per host). I spend my days on the road at the moment and have gotten throught the most recent 20 episodes and first 77, I can't stop listening, it's just too good. Orange tank Neilan, international man of mystery. Red tank Kellen, the voice of the people. And, green tank Mark, guy who lives in a gym? All of these hosts are killin it, the humor, cross talk, reviews, hhhhhhot questions, special appearances by blue tank and other guests are so on point, I can't recommend this highly enough. Although I find myself agreeing with all three of their lists and tastes to some extent, if I have to vote, and I feel like they'd want me to. I'm going Green tank (Insert Kellen expletive here).
D Money 48675309
3 out of 5 stars
Three great hosts brought down by one
I started listening to this podcast at the recommendation of SUSD. Mark, Neilan, and Christina are fantastic hosts. However, Kellen’s arrogance and constant berating of his co-hosts really brings down this podcast. The difficult part is I actually enjoy Kellen’s discussions about board games, but constantly putting down the other hosts gets old very quickly.
Panthermed25
5 out of 5 stars
Halfway and can’t stop
This podcast is something I checked out after the birth of my second child looking for a new board game podcast. I started listening to episode 1 two months ago and cant’t stop. The banter and discussions between the three hosts and regular guest the blue tank, will sometimes just make me laugh out loud! My board game tastes don’t fully align with this group but I can’t wait to learn one of each of your favorite games in the future!! Keep up the great work! Oh and the orange tank is best tank, not just by color of tank, but also based on how some of our taste in games align!!
J Greenawalt
5 out of 5 stars
The most genuine
Board Game Barrage has quickly become one of my new favorite podcasts. Their banter is some of the most genuine in the business. The Kellen’s sarcasm and dry humor is second to none, Neilans kindness and likability warms the heart, Christina’s charisma and laughing fits make it impossible to not laugh along and Marks game knowledge and insightful critiques keep me interested. If I had to pick one thing that keeps me coming back though it would definitely be the swearing. No joke it is so refreshing, to hear people swearing and just being normal people like me and my friends. In a community that seems tip toe around offensive behavior such as swearing and even being negative about games they stand above it all by just being genuine and by being themselves.
lpcheng
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome work
Keep up the awesome show!
Popesixtus
5 out of 5 stars
Good show on positive reviews!
Keep up the great work, gentlemen.
Ganybyte
3 out of 5 stars
Great podcast that’s fallen into a rut
Great game podcast that really stood out a few years ago, but these days I end up wishing I’d skipped about half of each episode. They used to be 5 stars for me, but lately they have fallen into a rut with this battle of games “fire away” filler bit they do that for some reason is now more than 50% of most episodes. With this latest episode, Bob the Beauty, for example they take two random games and pretend to compare them for “beauty”, tournament style, but really they each just pick whichever game they like better while giggling at eachother like middle school kids. This segment clearly is a joke, which is fine, but instead of 10 minutes every once in a while it’s taken over most episodes and I always come away wishing I’d just skipped that part.
RawApples
5 out of 5 stars
2-4 hosts, playtime 45-75 min
Tired of Brits waxing poetic about Concordia? Worn down by Canadians and their love of dexterity and cosmic amphibians? Look no further than this entertaining blend of 2-4 hosts who secretly love each other while competing for the top honor of best player…or at the very least not letting Neilan win.
Dr danP
4 out of 5 stars
Stop reading punctuation
Love the podcast but please stop saying the punctuation. Colon
Dasist
5 out of 5 stars
Superlative board game podcast - fun, engaging, thoughtful
This podcast brilliantly balances a fun conversation between friends with a well-structured, well-edited show about the games the hosts have been playing and other topics around the hobby. There's banter and life to it but also clear and honest mini-reviews and impressions. It helps that the hosts also have a variety of preferences for different types of hobby games and different proclivities for how they approach playing.
kdeckerr
5 out of 5 stars
Love this Podcast
I listen to about 10 game board podcasts and this one is my favorite. I love the banter and chemistry among the hosts and the diverse opinions. They cover new games and classics. I always love hearing what games the hosts played between podcasts. Keep it going!
AT Phil
4 out of 5 stars
Verbal abuse isn’t right
Love the podcast, but there are times when name calling and degrading is had in the show, to an extent that’s not comfortable for me. Even if it’s supposed to be funny, over time this type of abuse sinks in and starts to mold your self-perception. You begin to believe the words that are said about you. It needs to stop. Be kind in other ways.
Giuliano CG
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast out there
Every week I look forward to listening to these guys. They are not afraid of telling us what game they don't like. Rare these days and really appreciated! While I don't like many of the games they like, it's always good to hear what they have to say. For example, Biblios as the best game of all times??? Come on, guys! It shouldn't be allowed! Other than that, they are awesome!
JaccuseVT
5 out of 5 stars
Can a podcast be a perfect 10?
BGB comes pretty darn close! I listen to a fair amount of board game podcasts but I get giddy when Thursday comes around and I can listen to these tanks pontificate about board games for an hour and change. Is the banter witty? Eh. Do they say “sure sure” and “but,buuut” too much? Sure. But what I love most about them is their clear love for each other. It truly is endearing and infectious like a warm cup of cocoa. All you Kellen haters need take a step back. He makes the show. No he’s not my favorite tank (that goes to Tom Brewster). So shut up and sit down and listen. iTunes only let’s me give 5 stars, but if I could give 10 stars I would still only give 8.63 stars.
Small Meeple
5 out of 5 stars
Big Meeple??
Don’t trust these guys, they’re clearly funded by big meeple. Isn’t it weird they keep pushing their favorite publisher (boardgametables.com) that isn’t even a publisher?? It’s a WEBSITE. Yeah, we see through your thin facade. The DEMOCRATIC tabletop community isn’t having it. You can’t control our preferences.
Mindbnder
2 out of 5 stars
Too much stanky snark
I’ve tried on several occasions to like this show but the constant snark and denigrating comments by the nasally voiced one keeps pushing me away. It’s okay for other people to like things, man. Lay off.
Cap_N_Jack
5 out of 5 stars
300th iTunes Review: In Short, It’s Great
Kellen, Neilan, Mark, and occasionally Christina (too occasionally), are the best kind of board game enthusiasts. They’re the kind that can talk cogently, entertainingly, and clearly about their opinions on games. The format of talking about three recent games and then a thematic subject works wonders for pacing, and the show is a breezy delightful hour (though I treasure the moments I look at my feed and see an extra long episode). I struggled a little bit with whether to fill this small review with in-jokes (perhaps a reference to how much I love episode 139—though that would be disingenuous, the best episodes all have four hosts, not three, and the red tank is beloved), but I wanted instead to say something sincere. The board game hobby has smart voices, enthusiastic voices, welcoming voices, and more. But they don’t have anyone as suffuse with pure joy as the Board Game Barrage folks. After listening to their back catalogue (some of it while unemployed and depressed), they feel like friends—friend who are knowledgable about boardgames, so the best kind of friends.
MBC 19
5 out of 5 stars
Hands-down the best!
Undoubtedly the best board game podcast out there! Perfect balance of humorous banter, insightful reviews, and heartfelt friendship. Inspires me to be a better man. I mean gamer. Their latest episode was the best one they’ve had in a long while - 212 Hope you guys continue the podcast for years to come! Seriously cannot imagine having to drive to work without the sweet sounds of the tanks in my ears.
Starznspock4ever
5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Podcast
An amazing podcast about board games the three tanks + the intern (aka blue tank) are amazing. The bickering, inside jokes, and exchanges are an amazing dynamic and they maintain an amazing and engaging dynamic that allows you to feel immersed in the conversation. I found this podcast after I moved across country and I no longer have a board game group to play non-solo versions of games. Although I am hoping to make new friends in my new city, this podcast allows me to have an outlet into the hobby!
Refpeh16
5 out of 5 stars
Wait, are we friends?
I don’t typically write reviews ever, but I feel like this one is warranted. Not gonna lie, I definitely boarded this train pretty late… I was introduced to BGB through hearing about them via SUSD, so my curiosity peaked, and I started listening. I don’t particularly share their opinion in regards to most of the games they review, but their banter is so incredibly hilarious that it doesn’t even matter. I will say though, that their opinions on board games have kept me more openminded to games I wouldn’t particularly gravitate towards, which definitely deserves merit. They share their experiences in such a way that really makes you feel like you’re lifetime friends. Definitely going to keep listening!
amdady
5 out of 5 stars
Honest and Trustworthy Review
Everyone on this podcast is great that isn’t named Kellen. Kellen is so rude to Mark and Neilan that it’s amazing to me that they invite him back every week. With friends like Kellen, who needs enemies? I do enjoy their banter, but often Kellen takes it a bit too far. Besides Kellen, I do enjoy everything else about the podcast and their insight on games that may or may not be worth playing.
chileangumbino
5 out of 5 stars
Top of the Class
When it comes to board games this show has quality and quantity. Check out their wiki for games. These people have their stuff together. AND they’re not terrible to listen to. Their diverse personalities make for an entertaining and professional show. This show is top of the class. Primary Host of Board Game Snobs Gaby
Joe'Schmoe
5 out of 5 stars
Outstandingly charming!
Despite playing a LOT of board games, I don’t really find myself listening to any board game podcasts. Or at least, I didn’t, before I randomly stumbled upon this one! The cast here is incredibly charming, with great takes on games and some really warm banter to accompany them. I’d absolutely recommend you give this a listen!
Grosario611
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best board game podcasts
BGB is hands down my second favorite podcast (SVWAG still reigns supreme). I love the banter and different opinions represented by Kalen, Mark, and Neilan. These guys all have insightful comments on the games they’ve played. The best part is they often disagree and although they do rag on my favorite tank a bit too much (team red tank), they are always respectful to one another and you can tell they value each other’s opinions. Also, it’s just neat to see someone from the Bronx on a board gaming podcast. -Gus
Max T Alexander
5 out of 5 stars
The best way to start your Thursdays (and every other day ending in Y)
BGB and the quartet behind it have given me my favorite reason to look forward to Thursday mornings! The show's casual but directed structure makes for great discussion on board games (new and old) and the questions and themes that span genres and life as a board gamer. Each of the four hosts are affable and express their likes and dislikes in a way that makes it easy to understand and relate to. Whether you like games where you can see your enemies' armies fall before you, don't care if you're losing as long as you're laughing, or just really like monks, you'll find valuable, friendly voices within the BGB crew. I'm looking forward to listening for years to come!
BriK
5 out of 5 stars
Great board game podcast
Each episode is worth listening to and the hosts sound like they are having a good time (which projects onto the listener). If only I could get Siri and Alexa to play it on command!
SuperSourMint
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast for board game night enthusiasts
Really awesome content!
Addbq2
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome boardgame talk!
I love listening to all 4 tanks talk about board games. They all have steered me towards solid purchases over the last few years! Thank you BGB!
StephenTBW
5 out of 5 stars
Top Tier Gaming Podcast
Do you like board games? Do you like banter? Do you like Biblios? If you answered “yes” to any of the above then you shouldn’t hesitate to dive headfirst into the BGB podcast. After listening to dozens of episodes and getting to know the hosts’ different personalities it feels less like a sterile discussion and more like a cozy evening in with friends. Highly recommended! After all, Shut up and Sit Down only drops one podcast a week so what else are you going to do to fill the quiet void while you punch out tokens? -SW
Wizzykin
3 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
Fairly solid podcast. Not quite on the level of something like Heavy Cardboard or SU&SD but that’s a tall order. Sometimes a little too chatty and too much with the inside jokes, which isn’t fun to listen to when you’re 100% an outsider. I had to drop a full star for the intro/outro music. It is the worst I’ve ever heard on a podcast. I’d give it 4 if they dropped it.
GT4785
5 out of 5 stars
Just the Best
BGB is truly the funniest and most engaging podcast I’ve ever listened to in my life. They assemble, they assimilate, they trudge but don’t judge, they bask, they bosk, they cram and slam, they banter, they are excellent. Maybe that boating/cruise story from episode 74 made me very sad and I hope everything is ok. I’m a social worker and would love to help. Great Podcast!
NdiegeG
5 out of 5 stars
Great conversation and laughs
I had found this podcast a few months before the pandemic and had begun to binge all their episodes because of their witty repartee, the fabulous but sadly just occasional addition of the blue tank Christina and their well thought out approach to discussing tabletop games. I never posted a review, however, and just got back into binging their episodes when I was moved by their willingness to acknowledge the Black Lives Matter movement at the end of episode 124. A couple of days after Juneteenth became a federal holiday, I felt moved to acknowledge their willingness to see the world beyond themselves and to speak to current events in America. Thank you for your podcast and thank you for your courage to speak up and not be afraid of any potential consequences. I’ll be signing up for the discord ASAP because these three (no four!) podcasters exhibit the kind of inclusive experience I wish to experience regularly.
l.klaiber
5 out of 5 stars
Good podcast
This podcast is a good podcast.
judjone
5 out of 5 stars
I enjoy this and I don’t even play board games.
I’m being super cereal.
Shimblok
5 out of 5 stars
Funny title
I can’t wait to work my way up the board game content industry social ladder, be invited on the show as a guest host, and pick a tank color. Too bad I do literally nothing to advance this dream.
Spack Dad
5 out of 5 stars
Laughing Out Loud
I got started by listening to their top 50 games. I was literally laughing out loud. I hated getting to work cause I had to stop listening (and cause I work at a dentist office so everyday I hear how much people hate the dentist). I felt an instant connection and want to be game night buddies. I especially loved Christina and her affinity for laughing - always made me giggle. My favorite moment was when they acknowledged enjoying games designed by a person who may not be the greatest individual, and they stated they are still trying to decide how to handle that as far as recommending those games. WAY better response than the classic “cancel culture” everyone else is showing. 5 stars for BGB.
FredTheGamerArtist
4 out of 5 stars
Intelligent and Silly
Great podcast. I appreciate how eloquent they when describing games. I look forward to each episode
RedPlayer123
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic podcast
I genuinely love this podcast. The hosts and the interplay between them are hilarious. Haven’t picked a tank yet but leaning pigeon blood.
traingame entusiast
5 out of 5 stars
Very thoughtful
I have listened to many different board game podcasts. This is one of the best. A great combination of thorough and thoughtful reviews with light hearted banter. I highly recommend that you try it.
beefbomber
5 out of 5 stars
biblios
biblios is best game ever enough said!!!!! Also Mark and Christina are the best tanks hands down!!!
JayRu05
5 out of 5 stars
Fun!
I feel new to the board game hobby and I don’t think I really understand much of what they are talking about… but I look forward to figuring it out. Informative and fun. I really appreciate how they don’t bore us with 25 minutes of “witty banter” and then once the topic is discussed, episode over. No long dismount.
Bee Bales
5 out of 5 stars
Critical Where it Counts
BOARD GAME BARRAGE has steadily grown on me over almost two years; and where once I scoffed at the possibility of providing good discussions once a week, I am humbled by the team's dedication to criticism, honesty, and even brevity. I appreciate the passion on display and even the bits of grandstanding and rancor, but ultimately the tanks' relationships with each other are always the reason to return. Finally, BGB also avoids some of the treacly, mealy stuff that starts to seep in when pods take on sponsors, thank the gods! A great show! ....perhaps it's time for a new theme song, though?
Review 300411
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
Great listen
MNmlteach
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks Tanks - High Ranks
Like The Muppets, if you tune in often enough, you’ll learn that each Tank holds true to their character. “Actually”, there are also some fun running gags that pop-up every so often. Tune in to hear them talk about Area Control games (Scrabble), the love for Biblios and Innovation, and the spectrum of admiration of Flavor Text. Choose this podcast, Fire Away!
nasonos
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast
These guys are so much fun to listen to. Great dynamic between them and interesting conversations every episode. My favorite podcast about board games by far.
MeisterDuct
5 out of 5 stars
A FEAST of INNOVATIVE, BIBLIO-tastic Board Game Talk!!
This show is so good that they had to offer me the chance to win a free game to leave a review!! But in all seriousness, this show is REALLY REALLY good!! All of the hosts bring a certain special energy to the show, and each episode is a joy to listen to!! The topics range from serious to silly, and I am happy to report that the games they recommend are fun to play (Innovation being the best one so far, sorry Mark and Neilan)!! No one has ever asked me for a board game podcast recommendation, but when they do, this will be the first one I’ll tell them about!! Keep up the good work, y’all!! And happy birthday, Mark!! :)
Benji Kennel
5 out of 5 stars
I'm all in
I'm relatively new to the hobby, but Kellen, Neilan, Mark and Christina are quickly getting me up to speed! I now pay homage to The Only True and Living Doctor, I purchased Innovation, and I laugh at the Uwe animal-breeding jokes. The Tanks are authentic and produce entertaining, engaging content every week. Thank you! P.S. Mark, I'm sorry I didn't buy Biblios yet. Please send me a copy during the game giveaway ;)
seepieceeggshell
5 out of 5 stars
Good board game show
It’s still very good and I’ve been listening since the beginning!
dvvvaid
5 out of 5 stars
Good fun
Knowledgeable hosts with great chemistry— what more can you ask for?
JoJoy5
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites...
I look forward to new episodes every Thursday! This show has a good balance of opinions and humor. I enjoy the thought provoking discussion topics and top ten (or 50) lists over other podcasts that talk about one or two games each episode. The topics generally get me thinking about and analyzing my own board game collection. The best episodes feature all four of the Tanks! We’ve gotten several great recommendations of games to try and now have a big Biblios fan and a big Innovation fan in our household.
jpylus
5 out of 5 stars
H-h-h-h-hot review
This is one of two great boardgame podcasts that feature annoying theme songs (the other being SVWAG). Simple fix! I have my Overcast app skip the first part few seconds of each episode and then I am right into the excellent boardgame discussion! "Tanks" for the great entertainment (see what I did there?).
Craigopher
5 out of 5 stars
Informative and entertaining boardgame podcast
I have listened to one or two episodes of many, many podcasts about board games. Board Game Barrage is one of the few to which I subscribe and listen each week. Keep it up guys (and gal)! What makes the podcast great? Christina, Kellen, Mark, and Neilan
Pastor Barry
5 out of 5 stars
A solid podcast for board gamers
I recently discovered Board Game Barrage, and have been enjoying listening to some recent podcasts. I appreciate the in-depth discussions about new games, and hearing the variety of opinions. Hope you make it to 300 by 4/11!
JustyMc32
5 out of 5 stars
Great Listen
Stumbled upon the podcast randomly and I’ve been entertained since. I’ve enjoyed their insights and their banter—the only negative is that I find myself buying more board games than I probably should!
dramainrye
5 out of 5 stars
Pop Culture Happy Hour for Board Gamers
Board Game Barrage serves up engaging and thoughtful board game banter in just under 60 minutes. Christina, Kellen, Mark, and Neilan share charming repartee and will introduce you to a wide variety of games you might not have otherwise considered. Heartily recommended!
Maximo0927
5 out of 5 stars
Balm for my Gamer's Soul
I started at episode 140 and worked my way backward to 88 and counting. I have found the BGB crew to be a balm for my soul. Disheartened by COVID losses and public health work gaming has always been a central pleasure of my life. The Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Tanks are authentic gamers whose pure laughter in the discovery of something familiar or something new or simply in each other's company is the sound of joy. It is the laughter of playing friendship. Their true selves shines through in every episode. Start with episode 138 Life's Lessons Learned and 164 Get uncomfortable. These tanks know and love games but these two episodes show off their humanity, who they are and why they come to the table. This is a sophisticated show for gamers and an accessible show for those who want to learn why gamers game. Thanks for the weekly lift.
MilesofMist26
5 out of 5 stars
Informative Giggling
Being new to the hobby, this podcast has been a diamond in the rough. With 3-4 different takes on every game, they have helped me find my way through the deep dark depths that defines this ever growing hobby we have all decided to dive into. I hope my game group can develop such great chemistry. Warning: Blue tank has a very contagious giggle.
pianoman112182
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite Board Game Podcast
I was introduced to the podcast by the Before You Play YouTube channel when they did a crossover and ever since then I have been hooked. I do not always agree with their opinions but I love the way they break down and talk about games. 100% worth a listen if board games are your thing.
Kenn_06
5 out of 5 stars
Consistently Great
Great banter, interesting discussion topics, and wonderful tastes in games. Highly recommended!
CarsonB26
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast!
Been listening to BGB for some time now and I have to say it is a great podcast for board gaming. Great thoughts on games and fun banter between the hosts. Would recommend for anyone in hobby!
Keith314
5 out of 5 stars
The Board Game Podcast We Need
A great format for game discussion and not just rules regurgitation. I like the mix of perspectives and personalities and I appreciate the fact they’re not afraid to give honest opinions. Some other board game podcasts seem to LOVE LOVE LOVE every game they mention... and that completely devalues their opinions for me. Not so here. Team Orange Tank.
NPM7700
5 out of 5 stars
A Solid Podcast with Fine Taste in Games!
These fine folks cover everything from great filler games to epic strategy romps. They recognize the magic of The Only True and Living Doctor Reiner Knizia and his many excellent designs. Their passion for tabletop gaming is genuine and infectious. All around, a great podcast to tune into on a weekly basis!
Gonzosaurus
5 out of 5 stars
Kellen is the greatest.
Read title. I speak truth and truth only. I wasn’t paid for this.
M. Hughey
5 out of 5 stars
Whoa!
It’s good! Listen! Great success!
italianbreadman
5 out of 5 stars
300x411
Mark Neilan Christina
Murph's Movie Trivia
5 out of 5 stars
Solid weekly discussion
One of my favorite Boardgaming podcasts. Always have good round table topics that are fun view points that you don’t get to dive into when actually playing a game. PS always here to show some red tank support! Keep up the good work
KenHuffman
5 out of 5 stars
A Most Excellent Podcast
Always an insightful and entertaining podcast for discovering board games. Reasoned opinions galore. Much better than the websites and YouTube videos that are just paid product placements. Their candor is refreshing.
MilkDrinker
5 out of 5 stars
This is for Mark's birthday review goal but I'm on Team Kellen.
This is the best board game podcast. Kellen, you were right about everything. Thanks for bringing Innovation and Hansa Teutonica into my life before they were cool. I look forward to every Thursday's new episode. Thanks for providing me so much joy in gaming even during the dark days when none of us could actually play anything. You tanks all rock :) -Dave (Capt_Neb)
Steve401
5 out of 5 stars
What a Lovely Game Group!
The BGB podcast is my favorite podcast for sampling and expanding my favorite slice of the hobby: really lovely times playing games with friends. They have a great rapport and thoughtful takes on games, and have expanded my appreciation for what makes games good. It's tight and well edited and always entertaining. Great podcast! P.S. Although, they did TWO whole episodes about "bird games", and never even mentioned Wingspan (!!?), and one of them picked a dice game about monks, and from what I can tell, there aren't even birds in it, and the game is pretty repetitive and random without much actual skill in it? Weird choice.
PeleWebb
5 out of 5 stars
Best Board Game Podcast
This is my favorite podcast about games because everyone articulates why they enjoyed or did not enjoy the games so well. Many people have opinions but have a hard time putting those feelings into words. This crew is also funny, heart-warming, and informative. I appreciate their rapport with one another and general camaraderie. Plus, their Discord community is super welcoming and friendly.
Rjpollard14
5 out of 5 stars
More than just a podcast!
This podcast has been a really fun way to explore new board games and is something I didn’t know I needed! I frequently bring up topics discussed on BGB with my board gaming friends and our discussions continue to enhance my enjoyment of hobby as a whole. The hosts have sitcom-like chemistry and I was hooked after just one episode (and would have been even my first episode was #139). I have listened to over 100 of their podcasts and have even been able to interact with them via discord and Facebook. BGB is now part of my weekly routine and I couldn’t be happier about it. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to next Thursday! -RJ
Pie264
5 out of 5 stars
How to have fun when you are losing
These friends don’t take themselves too seriously, but they do take your time seriously. They will let you know what they think of this great hobby, and help you along the way if they can. Especially listen if you care about growing the hobby with gateway and light games!
The OG BEP
5 out of 5 stars
Most helpful Californian board game podcast ever!
These guys are from California, well three of them are, and they love researching games and talking about them on recording. Honest, attempting to be funny, and holding all things with respect. Listen in to be a fly on the wall, or join the conversation on discord. Their whole community is super supportive and inviting!
Airydisk
5 out of 5 stars
The Best
Four fun, knowledgeable voices without a hint of pretension. These are the friends going to the Con with you who make it special.
Mztmfng
5 out of 5 stars
Firing On All Four Cylinders
BGB has the best mix of banter, straight forward reviews, and interesting takes on topics related to board gaming that I have found. They also strive to really engage listeners between the Discord, Facebook, and show topics. While they don’t really cover solo games (or solo versions of games), the sarcasm and humor of the Tanks really makes you feel like you’re hanging out with a group of friends at the pub. They’ve all got great personalities, but I really have to enjoy Kellen and Christina’s wit (I mean Mark and Neilan are great too but #TeamKellen).
plorb001
5 out of 5 stars
BGB Review, baby!!
Quality board gaming podcast. Varied cast of opinions help inform about games that might match my tastes
Sgt.Jingle
5 out of 5 stars
What’s on these kids’ minds
BGB is my favorite board game podcast and I listen to a lot of board game podcasts. Neilan, Christina, Mark and Kellen bring a warm funny approach to board game reviews and discussion. If you’re really into the hobby and you’re not listening to BGB, then you’re doing it wrong.
evil.lemons
5 out of 5 stars
Podcast is good
It’s a good podcast!
JSaysYeah
5 out of 5 stars
Insightful and Hilarious
The most enjoyable board game podcast around.
Theodicy height
5 out of 5 stars
The! Best! Board! Game! Podcast! Of! All! Time!
Thank you guys for making this show. Thursday is now the best day of the week! #Bringback139
Joey Sweatpants
4 out of 5 stars
How dare you?
You lost a star because Kellen doesn’t like Vlaada Chvatil’s games. It’s hard to take anything he says seriously. Great podcast though.
Robcat 555
5 out of 5 stars
BGB Team Kellen Represent
This is a great podcast for any modern board game fan, it’s a great blend of in depth discussion, focused topics each week, and humor. I like the differing opinions of each host, and nothing cracks me up more than a snarky sarcastic comment out of nowhere from Kellen. That being said, Mark, please don’t exclude me out of spite from 300 by 4/11. Thanks for the podcast guys, Rob
Detroit Destiny
5 out of 5 stars
Dr. Reiner Knizia Barrage (Nothing wrong with that)
Like Reiner Knizia? Like Social Deduction? Like a discord that is open and welcoming? Subscribe. Don’t like Reiner Knizia? Don’t like social deduction? Want a discord that is hurtful? Subscribe but maybe don’t listen.
R Bruton
5 out of 5 stars
300 by 411
Kellen
OlzerBolzer
5 out of 5 stars
Best Gaming Boarders
Great style, excellent podcast that’s an insta listen each week. Kellen was my favorite until PamirGate, but Christina came and stole the show anyway. I’d love to play games with this group! 5 stars BGB to the moon.
zompsdad
5 out of 5 stars
300!!!
Ok back again, found the old man’s phone. This will happen. Red Tank Rules!
zompsmom
5 out of 5 stars
300!!!
Jumped on my mom’s phone to keep it going. The Push for 300 is Real! P.S. you can send me a crappy game.
escheriv
5 out of 5 stars
Creators of the best place on the internet
Look, it’s a fantastic podcast. The chemistry is great, the quality is consistently top-notch, and 166 episodes in it still feels fresh. But they also have a Discord, and that is the best place on the internet. Their good nature and care for others clearly made its way through and has cemented itself in the culture there.
PostmanPat40
5 out of 5 stars
BGB BOB
Is a 🔥 podcast.
Red Tank forever
5 out of 5 stars
10 out of 10
This is a great podcast. Lose your Dice Tower, lose your Secret Cabal. This feels like a conversation with friends, and is far more useful than most of the other board game podcasts. The only one that might rank higher for me is So Wrong About Games.
Jimbrodjango
5 out of 5 stars
Great informative podcast
Kellin or whatever is pretty annoying. The other guys are great
mrmage8
5 out of 5 stars
Tanks are on Fire
When I want to listen to a board gaming podcast, this is the one I alwaays look for to see if there a new episode. They are up to date with upcoming games, and they don't holdback their opinions on their revies. Just enough bantter, always hilarious, and a great love to the board gaming hobby. Keep doing excellence, BGB. -Ferdinand, The Cardboard Stacker
takjoo
2 out of 5 stars
A bummer...
I used to really, really like the show, probably my favorite of all the board-game podcasts out there. However, little by little, one of the hosts started grating on me too much to go on. He often sounds bored when one of the other hosts is talking and takes every opportunity to dunk on them and the games they want to discuss. I know they're all friends and this is probably "just his way of poking fun" but it always brought down the mood. Which is a shame, because the other two guys are fun and have great insights into the hobby. Unsubscribed.
Sooner811
5 out of 5 stars
Best Board Game Podcast for In-Depth Reviews
Great chemistry between the hosts. Great mix of backgrounds and opinions. I like that their reviews are actually supported by evidence rather than just feelings. They do a great job of explaining why they love or hate or are indifferent to specific games, while keeping an open mind on games they haven’t played yet. The hosts are funny and relatable. Highly recommend this podcast if you like board games
BossTone12
5 out of 5 stars
Top-Notch
This is an outstanding podcast - very informative and extremely entertaining. Keep up the great work!
always_green
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
This quickly has become not just my favorite podcast about boardgames (of which there are a fair few), but my favorite podcast of any genre. Not only do they provide insightful discussion of games with interesting topics, but they often place games in a broader context and discuss how the hobby fits into their lives. This coupled with the playful interaction of the hosts results in a podcast that brings a little joy into my day. A must-listen.
jdehn11
5 out of 5 stars
Great pod
Tanks for the Fun and strong recommendation.
R Mc J
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast about boardgames
The creators are truly passionate about games and their discussions are entertaining. This is a terrific podcast to check out if you are looking for coverage of both big name and lesser known boardgame titles.
DearMrRoberson
5 out of 5 stars
Everyone thinks I’m weird...
So when I listen to the BGB podcast I cannot help but have a big dumb smile on my face as I listen to banter only board game nerds would understand. This is fine until I’m out in public, shopping for groceries, and everyone just sees me smiling like fool as I pick out bananas, couple this with occasional bursts of laughter at one of their jokes and I’m going to end up in the looney bin soon, let’s hope they have good board games.
Shivan Bear
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I’m a new listener but was impressed right away. I have subscribed and will be a regular listener. Good insights about the games they play.
Rankus91
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
First found out about this when Quinn’s from SUSD guest hosted and have listened to every episode since. Great reviews of crunchier games without being a droning and dry affair.
zompn
5 out of 5 stars
300!!!
Jumped on my wife’s phone to get you one more. Good luck
piercen borchardt
5 out of 5 stars
BGB is the best board game podcast. Fire away 💣
BGB crew is super funny and knowledgeable. They all seem like old pros! Like they’ve been doin podcasts or radio for years This podcast for me is a great way to get my board game fix while we wait for things to open back up. But my love for this podcast might be bias Bc I was awarded most aligned tastes with BGB so...
Hale2
5 out of 5 stars
Rating in hopes that the green tank will stop requesting 300 reviews.
BGB is one of the few podcasts that I make time to listen to weekly. The diverse range of hosts take on a diverse range of games that would satisfy board gamers of all skill and experience levels. Their recommendations seem well informed and researched and at least one of them will usually align with my personal tastes in games. Happy birthday Mark and hopefully you’ll get your 300.
Indecision101
5 out of 5 stars
10/10 Board Game Discussions. 1/10 Pie Opinions
My favorite board game podcast by a mile. Fun to listen to and laugh with. Kellen has bad pie opinions
rayzor6
5 out of 5 stars
Love the show, keep your junk games, needlenitz!
Great show where they talk about board games and stay away from virtue signaling and political crap. I love their opinions and passion about games. And they recognize that the Doctor is life!
bigfrankdriving
5 out of 5 stars
Best in the biz
I’m a long time fan of SU&SD, but I have to say, this podcast is just better than theirs. The BGB crew are all excellent at conveying the mechanics and systems, but also their feelings about games. Each personality has their own unique perspective, covering a wide range of the board gaming spectrum, and it’s easy to find out who’s tastes you align with after a few listens. Also, their discord server is the cats PJs. Get on that.
UnrealSquare
5 out of 5 stars
Great fun, easy listening
BGB has been one of my favorite new podcasts for board game content. The episodes don’t overstay their welcome (5 episode spanning top 50 lists notwithstanding, no thank you, haha), the hosts are knowledgeable, the topics are interesting and don’t just cover the newest/hottest games, and it’s great to hear young people with healthy friendships talk about something they love.
But then I saw her face
5 out of 5 stars
Christina is best tank
Great podcast, love how often these gamers disagree and make great points along the way. Christina is the best tank and we stan
enricospada
5 out of 5 stars
Great variety!
Love this podcast. The hosts have different tastes in games, with enough variation that there are fruitful disagreements and entertaining discussions. It also means there’s a good chance that at least one of them aligns with your own tastes, making it super helpful when considering what new games you’ll like! Oh, HBD Mark!
JP_Money
5 out of 5 stars
BGB Review
They aight. Don’t send me any crap games. JP
happyden
5 out of 5 stars
Loving This
I got hooked in with their top 50 lists a couple years ago and have looked forward to it every week since. I love the humor and interaction. They tell it straight and cover a lot of ground each week. Their love of board games and the connections they bring is evident. I enjoy how their different styles and preferences come through, but they still respect each other; even Biblios. Here’s to 300!
Fiendmonger
5 out of 5 stars
Fun
Hosts are good fun and always interesting topics.
DMenear3
5 out of 5 stars
Best Boardgame Podcast
I enjoy this board game podcast better than any other - to the point that it’s the only board game podcast that I listen to nowadays. They have great feature topics and, most importantly, the chemistry between the 4 co-hosts always makes for a very enjoyable listen - to the point that I have gone through the whole back catalog. Whether you’re into light, highly interactive party games or heavy, multiplayer-solitaire euros (or even playing games entirely by yourself...ahem...Neilan), there is bound to be something you enjoy here. So hit ‘subscribe’ and get ready to enter a world filled with excellent co-hosts, great content, and approximately one million references to Biblios. Thanks y’all!
CrazyElCamino
5 out of 5 stars
Better than Key Lime Pie
‘Been listening to BGB for 2-3 years now. These guys (and gal) are great, genuine and create good chemistry that I look forward to each week. I appreciate their take on the games they play and talk about. Some people in life are pretentious. This group is as good as, and maybe better than, a big ole slice of pie. Please send my game to: Bruce Holly 2002 Creely Circle Birmingham, AL 35235
NiceShot318
5 out of 5 stars
Board game Barrage fire away
Love this podcast. Always look forward to my Thursday morning commutes since I know I’ll have a podcast filled with board games and playful banter. P.S. Happy early birthday Mark! P.P.S. This review is actually a 4.9/5. Would be a 5/5 if more episodes were similar to the best one ever, #139!
bdmcpheron
5 out of 5 stars
The Podcast the World Needs Now
This podcast is hands down my favorite board game podcast, and dare I say, any type of podcast. The banter is genuinely funny, the hosts all bring a unique voice, and even though I sometimes disagree with their game reviews or tastes, I still enjoy hearing their takes. I finally discovered the podcast last year and it brought a lot of joy. Also, who knew the bleep button could make a podcast so much funnier (specifically see episode 165). Hands down recommend this podcast.
Chcjhsdghvdh
5 out of 5 stars
Being on the Barrage
One of the best board gaming podcasts I’ve found. It’s rare that my tastes align so neatly with a reviewer, but I’ve found that numerous points of agreement with the whole crew
Zendirtzendust
5 out of 5 stars
It’s complicated
Listen this show is great and listen to every episode but I hate kellen or maybe I love him? But he hates Biblios which is a crime. On the other hand he loves Troyes which is a perfect game so it’s complicated I guess
Zompz
5 out of 5 stars
1 closer to 300
1 review closer to 300, good luck
Michaelmichael!
5 out of 5 stars
Mark’s birthday 300 review push
Great podcast for board games, terrible for my bank account as this has spurred several purchases
Isla Falconer
5 out of 5 stars
Nothing quite like it
This podcast is by far my favorite. It is filled with all the components of a great show. It helps to fill you in on all the board games you may have missed and, as you say, “the latest hotness.” In doing so, it also weaves in fun jokes and moments to keep you laughing for days. I’ve never enjoyed a podcast quite as much as this. Thank you for making my long car rides and walks home a bit better with each episode.
nave08
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Content
I look forward to the new episode to drop each Thursday. I love listening to this show on my commute after work and learning about a ton of new to me games that I would have probably never checked out otherwise.. (If you haven't played Innovation, you absolutely should!) This show provides a lot of entertainment value and some great discussion about the hobby.
tickmoline
5 out of 5 stars
A light in my day, a switch in my head.
Board game barrage...I listen on my headphones walking past the trauma bays coming into work, preparing to do my part to save lives. It energizes me and makes me smile. I listen as I walk out to my car, often too late at night to drive home to see my family before their bedtime. It energizes me and makes me smile. BGB is a switch in my head, a light in my day, an injection of joy. It will take me a long time to listen to all of the podcasts at my current rate. But I have years to go before I retire... so keep it coming please...!
TheOtherTonyStark
5 out of 5 stars
The Tanks are fantas-tank!!!!
After listening through the entire show catalogue, I felt it necessary to leave a good review for such a great show. The way the hosts can simultaneously poke fun and have witty banter with each other while still providing incredibly insightful reviews and thoughts on each board game they cover still blows my mind. I enjoy the differing opinions they each have, and find myself with much anticipation each week for the new content to be released. Can’t wait to get to enjoy more from the tanks
Keith LaBoeuf
5 out of 5 stars
Reliably Hilarious
I listen to four board game podcasts and this is the only one that makes me laugh out loud every week. If you want likable, funny hosts talking mostly about lighter to mid-weight games then this is a must listen. And kudos to the hosts for somehow creating such a professional show amidst all the playful banter.
Bernardo Rodriguez
5 out of 5 stars
“Excellent Podcast!”- Tabletop Island
I’ve been listening to the Podcast for about a year now and while I may not have the same board game tastes as each of them I find the topics enjoyable and the banter between friends hilarious! As I began listening I’ve learned to look forward to the day I can one day play Cthulhu Wars, develop a voice in my head where Mark whispers Bilblios every time I pass it at a game shop, and how to be neutral by agreeing with the winner of an argument (Niel lol jk). I’ve been going back to the older episodes and the quality of conversation remained consistent. Keep up the great work peeps!
Gvfddbj
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and Relevant
If you are looking for a new podcast about board games, look no further! This is literally a podcast about board games! Way to use the search bar appropriately!
BoardGamerGUY87
5 out of 5 stars
If you miss your board game group
This game group has a podcast and it’s A+++
JimTheGrey
5 out of 5 stars
Friends like these ...
I stumbled on Board Game Barrage because I subscribe to Archipelago on BGG. A few times in the past, I fast-forwarded to hear what they had to say about that game and others I recognized. (Their time stamps are useful for browsing.) it wasn’t until the pandemic hit that I decided to give them an honest listen, and man, I wish I had started earlier. I’m almost done with my binge — 12 episodes left. These guys are funny. They’re informative. They make me feel smarter. (Not intended as a backhanded compliment.) And their love of games is infectious. I keep waiting for the show’s Yoko Ono to screw up this mix, but her appearances are always fun and memorable. In short, I love Board Game Barrage, and you will, too. If we all had gaming friends like these guys, the world would be a happier place. Tune in today.
Jared graham
5 out of 5 stars
Really good
Hey, these guys are really enthusiastic about board games and it makes me happy. I’m a newly wed and also quarantined. My wife doesn’t enjoy playing board games (I still love her). I’m relatively new to the hobby, but it’s just nice to know that somewhere out there, people really care about the it like I do. It gives me hope. It reminds me that one day maybe, just maybe, I too will make genuine friends who enjoy sittin’ down for a good round of Biblios. Give them a listen, these guys are great.
PMaz_plays_games
5 out of 5 stars
One of the Very Best
I first found out about his podcast from a YouTube video the three hosts put out with their Top 50 games. I liked the mixture of games on their lists; not the same ole stuff. The podcast mixes just the right amount of banter and game reviews. And the banner never feels forced. It's well paced and hits the sweet spot (typically) of being less than an hour. I always come away fulfilled with learning about something new, whether about a new game or the host themselves. And they are always particular about outlining exactly why they don't like a game without being overly verbose (see So Very Wrong About Games). Why only 4 stars? Because I have the distinction of being unfollowed not only once but twice by them on Instagram though they follow 5K+ accounts! Not sure why the hate, but I am sure I will continue listening. For now.
Largentoasty
5 out of 5 stars
Tank You Very Much
Even though I'm primarily a solo gamer who's frequently slightly offended by these guys, I love this podcast. I love all the hosts, even Kellen (Allen), but especially Christina, who is the best boardgame podcast host of all time. When she is not on an episode I think to myself, "Well, these guys are good enough I guess." I really enjoy their insights, banter, and friendship. Thank you for the great content and discussions!
Recently I Discovered
5 out of 5 stars
Nothing but Respect
The Tradesmith, The Silver Tongue, and The Non-Mensa Bro a.k.a. The Deep Thinker, battle it out in a stand off of brightly colored tanks; in what will likely be known as the Golden Age of board games. Actually, it’s just a wonderful group of friends and occasional guests that discuss the board game hobby from the players perspective. Episode topics focus more on the ins and outs of what it's like to be a player in this wonderful hobby, rather than spending each episode trudging on about how many Kickstarter games they are waiting for. The podcast strikes a balance between joking around, asking h-h-h-h-h hot questions, and providing thought provoking perspectives on games and the people sitting around the table. ~A fellow non-mensa bro
SogekiDan
5 out of 5 stars
Nothing like it.
Every week a new BGB podcast comes out and it makes my day that much brighter. The hosts of the show are great, incisive, and have a very unique chemistry together that even if they bounce off each other and disagree on some points, in the end they respect each other's opinions and their friendship shines through. Board game barrage isn't afraid to give their honest opinions on the games they play and it's a welcomed trait that a lot of other shows shy away from. The community they have grown in their discord is a wonderful group of board game enthusiast, with plenty of topics to read through and as a bonus they usually personally welcome all newcomers themselves! 10/10 For you anime nerds out there, if I had to assign a dere trait to each host I would think it works out like this. Kellen : Hinedere Mark: Kanedere Neilan: Deredere
WilsonCometh
5 out of 5 stars
Tanks Very Much!
These guys have been going strong for 100 episodes and show no signs of slowing down. If one of the things you love about board gaming is the social interaction with your friends across the table, look no further for your new favorite podcast. The banter and chemistry between these three is an A . There’s a host here for everyone out there as different perspectives are brought up and argued over, often while hilarity ensues. Do yourself a favor and join the army! They’re building a great community on Discord and are fantastic ambassadors for the hobby.
Davidchildersp
1 out of 5 stars
Insufferable
The one host exists to be a thorn in the side of the others to get in snide comments and jabs without adding anything to the discussion or show. Unlistenable edge-lord nonsense.
Romeo Delavega
5 out of 5 stars
Romeo Delavega
I have listened to and loved this podcast for years. I always look forward to laughing along with the crew. But hearing the Green Tank’s closing words from #107 about Kobe really touched me. The honesty and compassion expressed was beautiful. Thank you for your heartfelt words and having the courage to share them publicly.
tyler.young
5 out of 5 stars
The only true and living podcast.
Is this the greatest board game podcast? Who could say? What I can say is that this podcast is quite excellent. It has a solid structure that feels fresh yet familiar, and they cover a good blend of games, from the new hotness to older games. What keeps me listening, though, is the strength of the three hosts. They have nicely varied tastes in games, fun personalities, and aren’t afraid to debate each other or say something negative about games they review. Seriously, their discussion about board game regrets in episode 43 was one of the deepest and soul-searching episodes I’ve ever heard in a podcast. This kind of substance is sorely lacking from more mainstream board game podcasts, but you’ll find it here in spades. I’ve gained so much from this show; Neilan’s sexy accent, Mark introducing me to Biblios AND trading, and everything Kellen has ever said (#teamredtank for life). Keep up the great work, you guys.
Poopickens
5 out of 5 stars
POKÉMON POSERS
This is my favorite podcast. I don’t listen to many podcasts, but this one keeps bringing me back. The banter between the three hosts reminds me of the relationship I have with my brother. The only problem is, while one host claims to be a Pokémon “fan” and do re-skins of games to make them into a Pokémon skin, he’s obviously missed the easiest and most brilliant conversion yet! Splendor. But. Pokémon. Spend energy (gems) to get the Pokémon (cards) and attract trainers/gym leaders (the people tiles up top). YOU POSER! Jk luv u 3 bbys. Keep it up!
J Wallabyman
5 out of 5 stars
When u wish upon a tank
3 totally cool dudes talkin bout games. Good jokes, bad jokes, h h h h hot takes, and some legit insightful commentary.
xcaptnmorgan
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorites!
This is in the the top 2 best podcasts in the world, objectively speaking. Great energetic and a diverse cast (game tastes wise and ethnically too I guess). There’s shenanigans all around and a good mix of old games and new. It could use more blue tank though but I can understand the apprehension as Christina would overshadow the other hosts of which I am starting to forget their names.
Chris Reynolds 31
3 out of 5 stars
Board game podcast
It’s a fine and standard board game podcast. Would prefer greater insight to the games, which is still higher than average—by comparison, BGB has deeper commentary than Secret Cabal or Heavy Cardboard, but far less insight than So Very Wrong About Games. Reading 5-star reviews live on the podcast is not my favorite and feels self-congratulatory. The hosts love to banter, and while they have great chemistry, the banter and jokes in between interest them more than they interest me. Love that they have a wide set of gaming interests and this leads to discussion on many games. They’re also willing to be critical of games, which is lacking in much board game media. A good show and one I listen to every once in a while.
Mudmaniac
5 out of 5 stars
Blue Tank
Blue Tank......more please!
Glasspathways
5 out of 5 stars
So Good!
A must-listen for board gamers and podcast fans!
Ndiege
5 out of 5 stars
Lov the podcast!!!
I discovered this podcast while looking up a random game on boardgamegeek.com and seeing if there were podcasts that talked about it. I then went on a binge fest of their podcast episodes and am at roughly episode 20 right now. Their humorous blend of different game interests, personalities and quite frankly all the good natured ribbing and debates is refreshing. They often ask each other insightful questions that I as a listener have and I love the flow and atmosphere of their friendship/podcast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Now I have to go out and buy Biblios because I cannot stand to not own the best tabletop game in the land!
Pastor Arod
5 out of 5 stars
90 Podcasts and counting!
BGB is now my second most listened to podcast of all times because these three dudes know how to create a podcast that feels like you are in a conversation, but instead of inputting words you simply sit back and listen. I love the debates, game reccomondations, and laughs. It took me 90 episodes to pick a favorite tank because Neilan is who I'd like to hang out with most, Kellen is probably the funniest, and Mark is practical in all the right ways. My choice goes with the Green Tank, Mark, who gave me the permission to sell Chinatown for twice of what I bought it even though a couple of my friends liked it while I really didn't. That seems like a silly thing but after that I kept selling and trading games that I didn't care about in my collection instead of holding on to them because I bought them. Thanks for that! Keep on going!
JBones6969
5 out of 5 stars
The Best Gaming Podcast
Red Tank best.
SoDakSuperman
5 out of 5 stars
An Aussie, a kidney trader, and the red tank
One out of three ain’t bad! If you can put up with the background noise of two try-hards talking, you’ll get to the gem of this podcast, the red tank’s insightful knowledge and commentary on the state of our favorite hobby, board gaming. And if you check out their great discord channel, the green tank will attempt to “flip” half of your kidney. But in all seriousness, this is an amazing podcast. It’s a great split between talking about board games the guys are playing on a weekly basis and bigger discussions regarding where the hobby is and where it’s headed. Love the show and how approachable the guys are to their fans on social platforms like Discord. I tell all my friends who like tabletop gaming to listen to this podcast, and if you haven’t subscribed to it yet, do so!
sighbrboi
5 out of 5 stars
Who Knew?
I found out about these guys via SU&SD’s podcast and thought I’d give them a try. TBH, my initial thought after the first ten minutes was, who are these schmucks and why am I even listening? But I was stuck in traffic, had an hour to kill, and wasn’t in the mood for a podcast that made me think, so I kept them on in the background. By the end of the episode I felt very certain that I might listen to them again if I was desperate for some hot board game talk and didn’t have a new episode of SU&SD. Fast forward a few months, and I have to admit, I’m hooked. They are definitely schmucks, but in the best of ways, and I love that I walk away from each episode with at least one new game to consider for my collection. This is definitely a podcast worth subscribing to.
A Puzzle Gamer
5 out of 5 stars
Funny and Intelligent
These guys are smart, funny, and they don’t waste my time talking about how cool the minis are. Highly recommended.
thedaviestgravy
5 out of 5 stars
Lit acb 🔥
A podcast that doesn’t drag on, but instead leaves me wanting for a bit more! Thrilled that these three...yuckbutts? (Not sure how to spell Kellen’s favorite word) consistently put out engaging episodes that keep me informed on the hobby, and more importantly get me excited to play the games on my shelf and the ones that are coming in the mail (or the post for our shalozah friends). Keep it up!
Sapphireaim
5 out of 5 stars
Game On!
Just started this podcast two days ago, and I’m already 15 episodes in! These guys make binge listening easy as pie! I appreciate the topics and insight into games. Because of this podcast I’ve bought Biblios 😂🤣. I enjoy being able to feel well educated about games due to this podcast! Just joined the guild because apparently I can’t get enough!! Thanks guys!
Hollywood Outsider
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast featuring mostly functional human beings
After seeing a shout-out to these fellows on Shut Up & Sit Down, I was driven to listen by my never-ending quest for board game podcasts where the podcasters can actually speak in a coherent fashion. I enjoy the depth and breadth of their board game knowledge, the fact that they are unabashedly opinionated about what they like and don't like, and of course, the banter and back-and-forth between these lads. Neilan plays the diplomat and peacemaker, a natural fit for this cosmpolitan fellow. I imagine Mark lives in a fort made out of board game boxes and I expect he spends the time he's not actually playing or podcasting by running tokens and dice through his fingers like Scrooge fondling gold coins. Kalen seems to have evolved as the super-competitive brother in a large and aggressive family, and I enjoy both his epic declarations ("I hate all co-ops!"), his needling of his co-hosts, and his occasional come-uppance. Anyway, whatever roles they've adopted, all three of them are articulate and funny, and the games and topics they discuss are invariably interesting. Big props to my fellow Angelenos and keep up the good work!
jonnyhweiss
5 out of 5 stars
Really fun to listen to
This podcast is hands down the best board game podcast I’ve found. Was recommended on reddit and I got instantly hooked. I love the episode format, recapping some recently played games and then jumping into a more in depth discussion of an interesting weekly topic. I started from the beginning and am about halfway caught up. The only way this podcast could be any better is if Kellen hosted every episode. He’s so right about everything, I almost feel bad for the other hosts. <3 biblios
Mscottielowery
5 out of 5 stars
This podcast beats all the others.
Board Game Barrage is truly one of those podcasts I look forward to every one of their episodes. Kellen, Neilan, and Mark are just great hosts of the show and provide an awesome listening experience. It really just feels like 3 friends are sitting down and discussing what games they played and bantering with one another about a certain gaming topic, and I love that. Not every podcast has to be super professional and serious regarding the hobby, and that’s what makes this podcast awesome. Highly recommend!
Bryon Russell
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite board game podcast
These guys are great all around. They are passionate about the hobby but don’t take it or themselves to seriously. It makes for an entertaining and enjoyable listen. Appreciate the diverse opinions and enjoy the different style compared to only talking about the upcoming and latest hotness or never ending top ten lists. The best thing I can say about these guys is, they are people I would love to sit down and play a game with.
chillfactor867
5 out of 5 stars
Solid board game podcast
A very funny and informational board gaming podcast. Happy to tell friends and family about Board Game Barrage.
klund
5 out of 5 stars
Everything I look for in a board game podcast!
Board Game Barrage very quickly became my favorite board game podcast, for the simple reason that they’ve got everything I want: 1. Entertaining hosts. All 3 tanks have their own personality and great interaction with each other. 2. Opinions that are clear and useful. I’ve listened to too many podcasts where they discuss Cool Game A for 10 minutes, and I have no idea if I would like to play it or not. After the tanks talk about a game, I’ve got a good sense on whether or not I want to get it. 3. Perfect length. I don’t need a 3 hour podcast. Give me concentrated info in under an hour. Entertaining, clear, concise, and useful. Sounds perfect.
Cjdraeger
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
This a fun, informative, and interesting board game podcast that discusses topics beyond just if games are good or not. A very enjoyable listen and the hosts have great chemistry. While all the hosts have their different interests and points of view that meld to make a great podcast, clearly Neilan is the best. Orange tank for life!
Bogoran
5 out of 5 stars
These guys know their tanks
With one look at their brightly colored logo I was excited to finally find the military hardware podcast with LGBT hosts that I’d been looking for. The guys are entertaining, insightful, and two of them make an adorable couple. And they are so into modern warfare that they even refer to themselves as “tanks.” Love the show, but I find some of their thoughts a little bit baffling. They referred to the line of Endeavor battle robots as “semi-cooperative,” completely downplaying its proven track record of saving lives and its role as the backbone of so many delicate missions in the Middle East. Somehow there was a long discussion of aircraft wingspans without even mentioning the Convair B-36J ‘Peacemaker’ which had the largest ever combat vehicle wingspan at 70.1 meters and was the primary “egg-layer,” that is, nuclear weapon delivery system, until replaced by the B-52 in the 1950s. Their retro segments are great, but they were way off when they recently talked about the Great Western Trail era. Everyone knows it was the Winchester Model 1873 that tamed the west with its lever-shooting iron design that was ahead of its time. Last episode it also came up in passing that they all like board games. I don’t know anyone who plays them but you inspired me to get the old Monopoly set down from the shelf so for that I’m bumping you up to 5 stars. Thanks for the fantastic show.
Mlitesonata
5 out of 5 stars
Red tank for life
I would like to join the red tank army under commander Kellen. All other tanks are inferior. This is my favorite board game podcast by far. It’s too bad there isn’t three kellens available to host.
Levicouch
5 out of 5 stars
Team green tank, but fan of all
Perfect mix of personality and quality informative opinions on the board gaming hobby. Reminds me of my own tripod of friends. I love that they all have different game style preferences and even play styles. As a family man with family men as friends I don’t get to game as often as I would like, but really enjoy hearing about the latest hotness, that if is still being talked about in a year I will likely play. This podcast stirs my passion for the hobby and is very entertaining as well. Keep up the good work.
Dan Not A Doctor
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
Listening through the archives has been a joy, with good discussions and valuable insights into which games might be good for which tastes. My only critique is that, inexplicably, one of the trio thinks Cosmic Encounter and Innovation are both excellent games, rather than random randomfests, but there really is no accounting for taste. Highly recommend!
Sound Merc
5 out of 5 stars
The best board game podcast around!
While searching for a top 50 all-time best board game list I came across these guys, and their podcast quickly made it to my regular lineup. Going way beyond just reviewing what's new, each episode brings forth a really interesting topic concerning the hobby. Whether it's favorite party games, debating board gaming etiquette, or discussing what gives board games its optimal value, each episode brings up very good points while being succint and quite funny. I typically have a hard time focusing on someone describing the rules of a game without having it in front of me, but they do a great job in clearly presenting the basis of a game. Thanks to them, my board game collection has grown a lot based on their descriptions, and each one has been a hit at game nights. The three hosts, Kellen, Mark and Neilan, have a very natural camaraderie, but each has their own preferences in board games. Whether you're into lighter party games or Euros with as much depth and detail as possible, you're sure to align your tastes with at least one person on here. As I write this, I can already hear them arguing about who that person is. Do yourself a favor and have a listen to this podcast if you're into tabletop games. Once you're hooked, come and join the discord group and interact with the hosts and a really great community.
Johnboyfred
5 out of 5 stars
Really great stuff
So three weeks in to my summer job and I am 18 podcast in and loving it! I found you guys on youtube with the top 50 board games that you each choose and was just hooked from there. Each of you guys have well educated opinions and enjoyable personalities that make the podcast super fun to listen too. I feel like I am learning a lot about games, as well as myself honestly. Through hearing multiple views on not only games, but on different social circumstances as well, I walk away from each podcast with some piece of info that is interesting to ponder on. I am excited to listen to all the podcasts, thanks for making them! :)(also thanks for making me more broke than I was lol)
The Welcoming Elitist
5 out of 5 stars
As good as...
This podcast is as good as Derron is whiny. I’d like to be very clear on this point. Derron is very very whiny.
jmvazquezjr
5 out of 5 stars
Board games are on my mind...kid!
I listen to more board game podcasts than I care to mention, and this is one of my faves. They always present interesting topics and balance well thought out opinions with the right amount of humor. No laughing after every other word like I hear on a few other pods. (Ugh!) These are dudes I’d love to play Biblios, Resistance, or Innovation with while sipping some BOS tea. Just do yourself a favor and subscribe. Unless you’re a hardcore Stonemaier Games fan, in which case you may find yourself cursing a certain red tank. Check out their IG account as well. Some nice images by the red tank himself.
Sebastian Y NYC
5 out of 5 stars
Board Game Nootropics
I’m always drawn to podcasts that inform and educate, that survey a topic with both context and enthusiasm, and if they can manage to entertain and sneak in some humor, all the better! Board Game Barrage is that gateway game accessible to newbies but also providing depth to more experienced gamers via the wide assortment of games they cover. The triumvirate of hosts and their disparate and sometimes conflicting reviews of games and game-related topics are always a fun and enlightening listen, as I imagine myself sitting there amongst the over-stuffed kallax shelves as the Golden Girls are prattling and harping away tank vs tank vs tank... No, I take that back. They’d never over-stuff a shelf.
BriGuy3000
5 out of 5 stars
BGB
Red Tank wins! Love you guys together and the different view points.
Mark Ehk
5 out of 5 stars
Love the snarky commentary
I usually use the Overcast app, but I downloaded the Apple podcasts app so I could rate this podcast and make you read it out loud. I listened to the latest episode then immediately downloaded everything from 2019. This podcast doesn’t hold back from pointing out issues and concerns with games, which is a little too rare right now in the board game space. Between that and the snarky banter, you’re quite enjoyable to listen to. This podcast will be a permanent fixture of my subscription list.
Furtherup
5 out of 5 stars
Love the Format
Like other reviewers have all written here, this podcast is amazing. The conversations between each of the hosts (co-hosts?) about games each week are funny and insightful, and the friendly trash talking actually makes me laugh aloud, sometimes in awkward situations. One thing I really have been enjoying more deeply, though, are the main subjects of each of the podcasts. Each episode there will be a question of the week or a deep dive into some mechanic or aspect of board gaming, and each time te conversation is always interesting and in-depth. I usually come away from an episode with a new perspective and deeper appreciation of the hooby. It's a really nice break from the whats-new-in-boardgaming-this-week format that many other podcasts stick to. Keep it up, guys!
Fundx
5 out of 5 stars
#1 Boardgaming podcast
I've listened to about 15 different boardgaming podcasts and this is by far my favorite. Why?: - Kalen coined the phrase "You do you". Evidence at the end of Ep. 29 - Mark will "trade" games with grandma to make a buck. Ruthless. - Neilan, the calming presence. But, has a hard time saying a game is bad (The more critical the review, the more useful it is for me. I want reasons to not buy a game. Neilan, please trash games more). Seriously, this is 1 of only 2 podcasts I will listen to every word uttered (the other is SVWAG). Every other podcast, I'm fast fowarding to find something worth listening to.
Flash'nDash
5 out of 5 stars
Here’s the thing
Any podcast that loves Monopoly, Uno, Spreadsheet Games, Hero’s of Land Air and Sea, that also hates Hue Duck Mou Mou, 100 Horses, and Biblios (with it’s wonderful theme) is ........ garbage!!!! I don’t want to know what’s on their mind. Luckily Board Game Barrage is nothing like that. Great quick reviews, lots of variety, and fun friendly banter. Best board game podcast I have heard.
Daddyrawes
5 out of 5 stars
All stuff, No Fluff
Recently came across this podcast and couldn’t be happier. Many board game podcasts feel far too much like they are a long commercial for games, or they feel like the hosts are too jaded or cynical. The BGB team are a great balance. The length of the show is great, and they deliver new episodes I can’t wait to listen to quite often. They are most certainly the number one podcast which features a South African accent!
Miako789
5 out of 5 stars
Best new Board Game Podcast
Absolutely a day one download each week. Please don’t stop making the show!
Mattiecone
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best in the biz
These guys combine the best elements of podcasts: witty banter, fresh takes on old and new games, and thoughtful/honest insights into a variety of hobby topics. One of the few podcasts that I will happily listen to every episode.
dhamilton85
5 out of 5 stars
New favorite
Board Game Barrage has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts. They do a great job of describing and commenting on the games they have been playing, and there topical discussions are fantastic. I highly recommend this podcast!
RunnamanGaming
5 out of 5 stars
Too Many Good Things
What can I say about Board Game Barrage? It's a barrage of board game reviews, information, and recommendations. And along with some of the best banter I've heard on a podcast. Neilan, Mark, and Kalen all have their own style and tastes in board games which makes for excellent discussion of everything from party games to heavy Euros. I've listened through the entire series already and have started listening through it again.
shiftysquirrel05
5 out of 5 stars
Almost rated four stars.
Kalen is great on the podcast. HOWEVER, I almost had to go four stars because Kalen occasionally has to stop talking to breathe, which allows the other hosts to jump into the conversation. Hopefully, Kalen learns to practice circular breathing soon so I can get his insightful opinions straight into my ear holes, without the background noise.
Berz83
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
This is a fantastic podcast. I always have a smile on my face as the hosts banter and pick on each other about game preferences and tastes. At the core BGB is like sitting around a board game table with your friends, joking and chatting about games. Definitely worth a listen
Roswurm
5 out of 5 stars
Gloomhaven! Gloomhaven! Gloomhaven!
I’m not sure where my life went, but I just finished listing to all 61 episodes over the past month because of being off from work from disability, this podcast helped accompany me as emotional support in my return to work. Time has flown by, and it’s hard to believe I’m all caught up and now have to wait each week to hear this podcast again. All 3 of them feel like I’m personally part of their group, as close friends, knowing all their inside jokes, likes and dislikes from B.T.B. to vocabulary lessons. They focus on just a few games each week and return to their favorites so the listener gets more in depth flavor of each game and what it works for them or not and has prevented me from falling into the cult of the new as Mark recommends waiting at least a year before deciding to buy a new game because it will be either cheaper, tradable or will come to find it won’t last the test of time because of Kalen’s Law. Anyway, the only knock I have about this trio podcast is that it’s only composed of two thirds Mensa members so I think this podcast deserves 9 out of 10, because 9 is close to 10. “Yeah, that’s fair,“ says Neilan.
green_warrior
5 out of 5 stars
Flawed Hosts, Great Podcast!
First the (tongue firmly in cheek) bad: one host speaks English but not American — Missile is a two syllable word not 3, and it is pronounced pod cast, not pod cost. The second host hates co-ops and has a tendency to up talk at the end of his sentences, which is common among co-op haters. I don’t have much bad to say about the third host except that he has no emotional attachment to games and will flip them like an HGTV host on steroids. But seriously, these 3 have great chemistry, are concise, and entertaining. Great podcast!
jordn613
5 out of 5 stars
The best boardgame podcast around
I listen to a lot of podcasts, including several on boardgames. BGB is bar none the most entertaining and informative. The chemistry of the hosts is a huge draw and makes waiting for every new episode exciting and excruciating (in a good way). Subscribe and listen, you won’t regret it.
Ourdogparty
5 out of 5 stars
Pure Board Gaming Entertainment
This show's got it all. Mark, Kalen and Neilan all bring a different perspective to games reviewed and their own playing preferences. Unapologetic and off the cuff, the dialog and banter between these three friends is always entertaining. Explore the latest hotness and hear about some classics too. I look forward to listening in.
Paulie Woggers
5 out of 5 stars
An Unparalleled Display of Knowledge and Humor
The definition of board game podcast competence and enjoyment, Board Game Barrage puts out some of the tightest, yet most comprehensive content about the hobby of board gaming. Two of its hosts show complete mastery of their craft, from regaling their audience with mesmerizing personal anecdotes to sharing their hard-hitting opinions on games in a journalistic market saturated with patronizing mediocrity. I would joyously listen to two of the hosts on any given evening, curled up with a glass of merlot and a solo campaign of Gloomhaven. I trust recommendations, without fail, from these two, gregarious hosts. I can not recommend this podcast enough to anyone who considers themselves a board game aficionado, as two of its three hosts are defining voices in what is largely consider the Golden Age of gaming.
Ty in Hi
5 out of 5 stars
Let your ears be Barraged with awesome!
If you are a board gamer of any level, you need to listen to these guys. They have great interaction and humor, and they have a fresh take on the board gaming hobby. All three hosts have different likes/dislikes, and you will find one that you can relate to and find new games from. Which would be the Red tank. Also, where else would you hear about a game like Hundreds of Horses?!? Go listen now!
LRHaunt
5 out of 5 stars
One of Two Board Game Podcasts Worth Listening To!
One of my favorite podcasts! I have a favorite tank, I'll never say who!
jimhart3000
5 out of 5 stars
Great board game podcast
Engaging hosts with a decent diversity of tastes, always clocks in at under an hour, discussion topics are interesting. Easy to jump in without *too* many inside jokes (just know Mark loves Biblios, possibly lives in a gym, and trades games for a living, the rest should fall into place). Fun podcast, look forward to seeing it in my playlist every week.
Mikkie0909
5 out of 5 stars
Informative and funny!
Great way to learn more about board games out there and laugh in the process. Makes my commute a little bit better!
LithiumSteel
5 out of 5 stars
If you like board games, you've come to the right place
What I sought in a board game podcast was an intersection between board gaming and the rest of life—something meditative. Voila! This trio is among the best at delimiting the mechanics of a game and expressing how design choices add to or subtract from an experience. They manage to be both respectful and polite while still being entertainingly opinionated and dismissive (e.g. Viticulture, which I love, but which I also love as a target of snarky jokes). They maintain focus and make liberal use of post-editing cuts (you can hear it in the jumps of voice pitch), a habit I very much appreciate. In their topics they are always cogent and incisive. A conversation about gateway games led them to ask whether one SHOULD convert others, which no one has ever bothered about. Discussions about collections led to deeper thoughts on materialism, compulsion, and guilt. Brilliant! I hope they can continue coming up with good questions; it can't be easy. Minor quibbles: they tend to return to the same games often, and sometimes the ribbing teeters from fun to tiresome. But I'm just searching for cons here; I give the show an unreserved recommendation. Thanks for the solid work! I'll be listening from right down the road in Orange County. Sincerely, "Thank God I'm not the Doctor" Phil p.s. really do check out Heart Society. They're bitchin' p.p.s. though I'm a fellow wolverine hater in California and a Michigan State grad who's been bred to always go green, my vote is Red Tank for spearheading the show and drying out the humor
PacerTim
5 out of 5 stars
Great chemistry and format
I love how much these guys cover in a fairly short amount of time each week. The hosts have good chemistry and are pretty entertaining. A little too much interest in party games in my opinion but they cover plenty of the good stuff also.
wrycon
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Podcast / Great Insight and Banter
Very much enjoying this board game pod. Solid, informed commentary on games and mechanics mixed with the right amount of humor and ribbing. Good stuff!
dlutsch
5 out of 5 stars
Really great
Out of the 10 different board game related podcasts I subscribe to Board Game Barrage is quickly becoming my favorite. They have great personalities and insightful discussions. Keep up the great work guys.
Pipes Malone
5 out of 5 stars
Balance is on point
I've got a bunch of board game podcasts piling up in my "unlistened" queue as I binge on the board game barrage back catalog. The hosts have a nice chemistry and appear to possess significant board game experience. They consistently maintain a compelling balance of anecdote and analysis while avoiding fanboy hyperbole and grognard obsessiveness. There are a couple of things that threaten to get annoying, but it could be because I've listened to so many successive episodes. The whole "Vote for Team Mark/Neilan/Kalen" bit is not very interesting to me and some of the callbacks (i.e. "Biblios, the best game evar") seem like lazy, insider jokes designed to make listeners feel like their part of the BGB club. Not necessary IMO, the content is the real draw.
danielwahlen
5 out of 5 stars
They make housework/chores fun
The guys are entertaining and the topics are varied. I’ll admit my tastes probably fall closest to Mark but they all bring different perspectives that are fun to listen to. Appreciate the balance between classics and the hotness.
PaulVCV
5 out of 5 stars
Favorite board game podcast
This is the podcast I keep coming back to.
MightyDM
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative
These guys play a lot of board games. I like to get some sense of what new games play like before buying. I align most with Kalens taste.
aust_davis
5 out of 5 stars
These guys argue
They have really different opinions. Which is great. A Eurogamer. A party gamer. And a more Ameritrashy player. Super fun.
LianPcc
5 out of 5 stars
Real good
This podcast has become my weekly go to for board game reviews and discussions.
Vijr24
5 out of 5 stars
Intriguing Conversation
Board Game Barrage takes the friendly, ribbing banter from your game room directly into a podcast. Three unique perspectives add nuance and flavor to the podcast market. Listen for the Biblios references, stay for fun entertaining conversation about new and creative releases. Current games are mentioned but topics are always bringing the hobby conversation forward into new light.
RodSFBay
5 out of 5 stars
Informal reviews with great contrast and flow.
More than any other game podcast, this one is about discussing what makes games great. There is no wasting time talking about game rules or the latest, hottest games, or the hosts' personal lives. There is no hype around the formality of their reviews. Just buckle in and enjoy the good contrast and flow among the 3 hosts as they challenge and tease each other about why they like the games that they do.
StanManly
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and Informative
They guys are entertaining. I like the differing opinions and the content.
doktorsc1ence
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect tone
These guys manage to maintain that delicate balance between incisive, reasoned analysis and loose funny chatter that eludes many other niche podcasts. BGB has inspired me to once again keep a list of “must try” games. Thanks guys!
PayTay:)
5 out of 5 stars
Fresh and Funny
Neilan, Mark, and Kalen are SO fun to listen to. Game discussions are relevant and engaging! All I need now is more money to buy these games.
Dandnn
5 out of 5 stars
Fresh with Differing Opinions
They seem to each have a different vibe for the games they like - social games, euro games, and more thematic games. Keeps the opinions fresh. Keep it up!
sonofol313
5 out of 5 stars
Great discussion
Really excellent and engaging discussion. The guys each have different game preferences and perspectives which I appreciate.
T,uftuc
5 out of 5 stars
Spot on
The discussion about When I Dream was fun and so spot on, it’s impossible to recount my dream!
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 269
- Subscribers
- 57
- Verified
- Yes
- Website
- Explicit content
- No
- Episode type
- episodic
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- March 23, 2023
- Last fetch date
- March 24, 2023 12:51 PM
- Upload range
- WEEKLY
- Author
- Board Game Barrage
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- #269: Keep On Rollin', BobBGBBOB's back, and he's rollin' ( rollin') rollin' on a river of amazing games, all of which feature some incredible dice play. As is our sacred duty, we won't rest until we've arranged them in some sort of numerical order, a ranked list, if you will. Before we rattle the bones, we talk about The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, The South: Terminus, Beyond Baker Street, and The Defence of Procyon III. Timecodes: 04:59 - The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game 12:05 - The South: Terminus 13:52 - Beyond Baker Street 19:54 - The Defence of Procyon III 27:56 - 701-800 Draft Results 29:30 - BGBBOB: Best Dice Rolling 30:53 - Tumblin' Dice 32:10 - Cthulhu Wars 34:49 - Space Base 35:17 - Cube Quest 39:00 - Dice Forge 39:51 - Lords of Vegas 41:38 - Dungeon Fighter 42:41 - Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 44:17 - Formula D 45:24 - Las Vegas 47:28 - Martian Dice 49:01 - Can't Stop 51:08 - FUSE 51:57 - Gang of Dice 54:03 - Quarriors! Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #268: We Played a Slew of Games!We (well some of us) made it back from Vegas, and what happened there didn't stay there - we're reporting in from Dice Tower West 2023, a fun week of friends, casinos, and all you can eat sushi. To everyone we met, thank you for saying hey! We also played a lot of hot games, including Heat: Pedal to the Metal, and Stationfall. Timecodes: 02:52 - Return to Dark Tower 08:47 - Magic Mountain 10:46 - Tower of Babel 11:58 - In the Year of the Dragon 15:06 - No Mercy 15:22 - Trick Raiders 16:20 - Pups 16:30 - Scharfe Schoten 19:19 - The Estates 20:23 - Coyote 22:26 - Time's Up! 24:08 - Heat: Pedal to the Metal 32:28 - Yokai Septet 33:35 - Ninja Master 35:30 - I Made You a Mix Tape 40:52 - Time of Empires 43:23 - Stationfall Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- Board Game Barrage Mar 9 · 1h 7m #267: Our Listeners’ Top 20 Board Games of All-Time 2023I always love this one. It's the time of the year where we look at what your favourite games are, and discover whether there are any exciting movers and shakers in what you've been playing! It's the BGB Listener Top 20! Before we check in with all of you, we talk about Tower of Babel, Great Western Trail: Argentina, and Jump Drive. Timecodes: 02:01 - Tower of Babel ...or why the eighth wonder was never built 11:16 - Great Western Trail: Argentina 18:26 - Jump Drive 29:21 - Listener Top 20 33:44 - Terraforming Mars 34:19 - Food Chain Magnate 34:19 - Cosmic Encounter 36:14 - Wingspan 37:32 - Inis 38:03 - Ark Nova 39:45 - Dune: Imperium 42:32 - Scythe 43:35 - Agricola 44:48 - Great Western Trail 46:12 - Race for the Galaxy 46:52 - Innovation 47:28 - A Feast for Odin 48:08 - The Castles of Burgundy 48:30 - Concordia 49:13 - Gloomhaven 50:05 - Root 50:53 - Hansa Teutonica 52:33 - Spirit Island 53:06 - Brass: Birmingham Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #266: Don't Mess with CathalaBruna Cathala is the focus of this episode's BGB DOG, the unfortunately acronymed series where we showcase a designer whom we love, and talk through the history of their career and designs. Before we pay tribute to the two player king, we talk about Smart Four Connected, Skytear Horde, and Endless Winter: Paleoamericans. Timecodes: 02:56 - Smart Four Connected 06:30 - Skytear Horde 12:51 - Endless Winter: Paleoamericans 21:42 - Designer Spotlight: Bruno Cathala 23:26 - Fief 30:17 - Mr. Jack 32:00 - Five Tribes 32:51 - 7 Wonders Duel 34:00 - Kingdomino 39:43 - Zany Penguins Submit your lists for the Listener Top 20 at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/top20 Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #265: Fantasy Draft: BoardGameGeek 701-800The draft is back, and while the lists are getting really thin at this point, that's not going to stop us doing our damndest to pick out a killer selection of five games each. Whose is the best? That's up to you - and if you vote, you stand a chance to win a gift voucher for $50! Before we put our fate in your hands, we talk about Shake That City, Clank!: Catacombs, and Galactic Renaissance. Timecodes: 04:29 - Shake That City 12:39 - Clank!: Catacombs 19:27 - Galactic Renaissance 35:50 - Drafting BGG's #701-800 39:22 - The Estates 40:27 - Dogs of War 42:36 - City of the Big Shoulders 44:03 - Deep Sea Adventure 45:00 - Regicide 46:29 - Galaxy Trucker (Second Edition) 47:07 - Can't Stop 49:06 - Pax Renaissance: 2nd Edition 50:19 - Project: ELITE 52:17 - The Great Wall 54:01 - Black Angel 55:51 - Not Alone 57:22 - New York Zoo 1:01:29 - Menara 1:03:33 - Shipyard Submit your lists for the Listener Top 20 at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/top20 Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #264: KellenWe've done deep dives into games before, but really when you get down to it, games are just the medium. The substrate. What it's always been about is people. We hope to pick at the minds of some of the hobby's best with this format - and until then, we have Kellen. Before we unpack the man, the myth, the legend, we talk about Cuba Libre, Gang of Dice, and Time of Empires. Timecodes: 03:44 - Cuba Libre 13:00 - Gang of Dice 19:28 - Time of Empires 32:49 - Q1: Where are we playing? 39:25 - Q2: What's the table like? 41:35 - Q3: How many people? 43:23 - Q4: What are you eating? 48:03 - Q5: What is the theme of the game? 48:59 - Q6: What is the game like? 50:15 - Q7: What makes it memorable? Submit your lists for the Listener Top 20 at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/top20 Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #263: Our Most Anticipated Games of 2023If there's one thing I can say for sure about 2023, it's that it will certainly be a period of time. We're casting our eyes forward to the year ahead, and getting excited about some of the board games that (we hope) will actually be coming. Before we look ahead, always ahead, we talk about Make the Difference, German Railways, and Tiletum. Timecodes: 02:39 - Make the Difference 07:38 - German Railways 13:00 - Tiletum 24:40 - Most Anticipated Games of 2023 27:22 - Mission Control: Critical Orbit 29:12 - Beyond the Sun: Leaders of the New Dawn 30:50 - Watch Hockey, Get Drunk 31:50 - Skyrise 32:59 - Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies 34:45 - That's Not a Hat 36:32 - Darwin's Journey 37:50 - Seas of Havoc 39:56 - El Burro: A La Granja Game 42:05 - Red Dust Rebellion 42:59 - Unconscious Minds 45:45 - Yucatan 47:09 - Last Light 49:09 - Galactic Renaissance Submit your lists for the Listener Top 20 at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/top20 Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #262: The Sweet Sound of MailbagWhere would we be without the mailbag? We get such lovely questions from you lot, that we rarely get the chance to answer, so when the opportunity comes, one has to strike. Time to hear what's on your minds, kids. Before we rustle in the cloth, we talk about Dinosaur Gauge and Starship Captains. Timecodes: 01:39 - Dinosaur Gauge 10:18 - Starship Captains 21:24 - Holiday games? 21:51 - Fire in the Hole 25:10 - Weather Machine 26:12 - Surprise Top 50 games? 29:56 - Has how you play games changed? Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- Board Game Barrage Jan 26 · 57m #261: Resolutions and RamificationsYou know how at the start of the year you make a lot of promises to yourself that you have no chance of holding yourself to? Yeah, this isn't like that, we absolutely, definitely will not see out 2023 without following through on all of these whims. Before we hold ourselves accountable, we talk about Challengers!, Eleven: Football Manager Board Game, nana, and Zoo Vadis. Timecodes: 04:49 - Challengers! 12:24 - Eleven: Football Manager Board Game 21:49 - nana 29:40 - Zoo Vadis 39:46 - Mark's Resolution(s) 47:09 - Neilan's Resolution 48:37 - Kellen's Resolution 53:19 - Christina's Resolution Check out our playthrough of Zoo Vadis with Before You Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTRQO2q7bhw Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #260: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2022: 10-1Here it is, the one we've all been waiting for, the Board Game Barrage top ten games of all time! It's been a long road and we'll wrap it up by seeing some old favourites as well as some new faces! Old or new, these are the thirty games we enjoy the most (at least as of January 2023!) We loved sharing these lists with you and hope you've enjoyed listening to them! Timecodes: 01:25 - Neilan #10 - Brass: Birmingham 02:46 - Mark #10 - Hansa Teutonica 04:19 - Kellen #10 - Cosmic Encounter 06:44 - Neilan #9 - Gloomhaven 08:46 - Mark #9 - The Estates 11:28 - Kellen #9 - Decrypto 13:47 - Neilan#8 - Tzolkin: The Mayan Calendar 15:50 - Mark #8 - Arboretum 18:11 - Kellen #8 - Diplomacy 22:36 - Neilan #7 - Guards of Atlantis II 25:04 - Mark #7 - Time's Up 25:58 - Kellen #7 - Dune 29:11 - Neilan #6 - Pictomania 31:40 - Mark #6 - Race for the Galaxy 35:21 - Kellen #6 - Glory to Rome 38:39 - Neilan#5 - The Resistance: Avalon 40:48 - Mark #5 - Brass: Lancashire 42:54 - Kellen #5 - Troyes 46:22 - Neilan #4 - Time's Up 48:43 - Mark #4 - Fresh Fish 51:26 - Kellen #4 - I'm the Boss! 52:47 - Neilan #3 - Sidereal Confluence: Trading and Negotiation in the Elysian Quadrant 55:32 - Mark #3 - Bus 58:46 - Kellen #3 - Cthulhu Wars 01:00:44 - Neilan#2 - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization 01:03:09 - Mark #2 - Agricola 01:07:40 - Kellen #2 - Archipelago 01:10:06 - Neilan #1 - A Feast for Odin 01:15:14 - Mark #1 - Biblios 01:18:25 - Kellen #1 - Innovation Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #259: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2022: 20-11We've reached the penultimate part of our five part series, the great series that is sometimes called our top fifty greatest games of all time! We're barreling close to the end now, but not without a lot of moving and shaking first. Here's another fine selection of thirty amazing games we love. 01:37 - Kellen #20 - So Clover! 02:50 - Neilan #20 - Blue Lagoon 04:14 - Mark #20 - Blood Rage 06:32 - Kellen #19 - El Grande 08:19 - Neilan #19 - The Oracle of Delphi 09:15 - Mark #19 - Pax Pamir: Second Edition 11:01 - Kellen #18 - Time's Up! 13:33 - Neilan #18 - Blood on the Clocktower 16:12 - Mark #18 - Ra 17:57 - Kellen #17 - 6 nimmt! 19:47 - Neilan #17 - Scythe 21:03 - Mark #17 - Imperial 2030 23:18 - Kellen #16 - Telestrations 25:06 - Neilan #16 - Watson & Holmes 27:03 - Mark #16 - City of the Big Shoulders 28:06 - Kellen #15 - The Resistance: Avalon 29:54 - Neilan #15 - Hansa Teutonica 33:02 - Mark #15 - Container 35:54 - Kellen #14 - Omen: A Reign of War 37:47 - Neilan #14 - Taj Mahal 39:45 - Mark #14 - Tigris & Euphrates 41:15 - Kellen #13 - Inis 42:59 - Neilan #13 - Alchemists 44:21 - Mark #13 - 1830: Railways & Robber Barons 46:11 - Kellen #12 - Photograph 48:37 - Neilan #12 - Cthulhu Wars 49:57 - Mark #12 - Age of Steam 52:00 - Kellen #11 - Coloretto 53:45 - Neilan #11 - Exit: The Game 55:04 - Mark #11 - Caylus 1303 Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #258: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2022: 30-21It's a new year, but the list must go on. The list, that is, of our top fifty greatest games of all time! It's part three, which everyone knows is the dark middle chapter of every pentalogy, so expect some swoops, some turns, some revelations. Brace yourself for another thirty incredible games that we can't wait to tell you all about. 02:03 - Mark #30 - Genoa 03:17 - Kellen #30 - Splendor 04:50 - Neilan #30 - Azul 06:06 - Mark #29 - Modern Art 07:44 - Kellen #29 - Taj Mahal 09:06 - Neilan #29 - Gaia Project 10:43 - Mark #28 - Blue Lagoon 12:30 - Kellen #28 - Boast or Nothing 14:33 - Neilan #28 - Kemet 17:06 - Mark #27 - Pictomania 18:31 - Kellen #27 - Krass Kariert/Dealt! 19:41 - Neilan #27 - Werewords 21:31 - Mark #26 - The Gallerist 22:34 - Kellen #26 - Hansa Teutonica 24:33 - Neilan #26 - Patchwork 26:29 - Mark #25 - Glen More II: Chronicles 28:16 - Kellen #25 - Startups 29:53 - Neilan #25 - Codenames 31:21 - Mark #24 - Lords of Vegas 32:49 - Kellen #24 - Keyflower 34:36 - Neilan #24 - Ra 36:37 - Mark #23 - Marvel Champions: The Card Game 38:39 - Kellen #23 - Fuji Flush 40:32 - Neilan #23 - The Search for Planet X 42:20 - Mark #22 - Lancaster 44:59 - Kellen #22 - Babylonia 46:47 - Neilan #22 - The Quest for El Dorado 49:18 - Mark #21 - El Grande 51:25 - Kellen #21 - Rumble Nation 53:14 - Neilan #21 - Decrypto Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #257: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2022: 40-31I hope you all had a good holiday break, but it's time to get back to business. The very serious business that is the top fifty greatest games of all time. We return to our heroes in what the enthusiasts call phase two, and boy are things heating up! Thirty more incredible games that we absolutely love are coming right at you. 00:58 - Neilan #40 - In the Year of the Dragon 03:14 - Mark #40 - Splendor 05:09 - Kellen #40 - Zendo 07:45 - Neilan #39 - Deception: Murder in Hong Kong 10:04 - Mark #39 - Iwari 13:24 - Kellen #39 - Stephenson's Rocket 15:19 - Neilan #38 - Iberian Gauge 17:11 - Mark #38 - A Feast for Odin 20:12 - Kellen #38 - Codenames 23:04 - Neilan #37 - Inis 24:47 - Mark #37 - Imperium: The Contention 26:55 - Kellen #37 - Azul 28:53 - Neilan #36 - Ark Nova 30:52 - Mark #36 - True Colors 33:07 - Kellen #36 - American Bookshop 35:02 - Neilan #35 - Rising Sun 36:23 - Mark #35 - Anomia 39:53 - Kellen #35 - Genoa 42:15 - Neilan #34 - Spirit Island 44:23 - Mark #34 - Ricochet Robots 47:37 - Kellen #34 - Agricola 49:25 - Neilan #33 - Yellow & Yangtze 51:22 - Mark #33 - Dominant Species 54:24 - Kellen #33 - Wizard 55:54 - Neilan #32 - Twice as Clever! 57:16 - Mark #32 - Cthulhu Wars 59:02 - Kellen #32 - Race for the Galaxy 1:01:40 - Neilan #31 - War of the Ring: Second Edition 1:03:52 - Mark #31 - Archipelago 1:05:30 - Kellen #31 - Pax Porfiriana Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #256: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2022: 50-41It's top fifty season! That's right, it's the time to reflect on every single game we've ever played, and see how we feel about them in the year of our lord, 2022. We sort through the chaff, and from it we weave a beautiful golden strand we call our top fifty greatest games of all time. Grab a glass, and join us. 10:18 - Smartphone Inc. 12:01 - Archipelago 13:22 - Chicago Express 14:56 - Dominion 16:25 - Bus 17:50 - Hanabi 19:36 - Root 20:52 - Imperium: The Contention 22:22 - Cuba Libre 24:28 - Throne and the Grail 26:08 - Agricola 27:31 - Stephenson's Rocket 28:55 - Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar 31:46 - Bear Raid 33:08 - 1846: The Race for the Midwest 35:35 - Lords of Vegas 37:21 - Undaunted: Normandy 39:12 - Sidereal Confluence: Trading and Negotiation in the Elysian Quadrant 42:01 - A Study in Emerald (Second Edition) 43:46 - Dead Reckoning 45:57 - Panic on Wall Street! 48:23 - Ingenious 49:38 - Innovation 51:41 - Dungeon Fighter 54:10 - Bruges 56:18 - Anachrony 59:15 - Lisboa 1:01:59 - Nusfjord 1:03:27 - Mille Fiori 1:06:00 - Smartphone Inc. Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- Board Game Barrage Dec 8 · 48m #255: Kellen Played a Hop of Games!Kellen won't stop rubbing in that he went to PAX Unplugged without us, but at least he came back with a lot of cool games to talk about. Join us as he regales us with the latest from Philadelphia. Before we eat our Philly, we talk about Sea Salt & Paper, and Chicago Express. 03:49 - Sea Salt & Paper 10:19 - Chicago Express 21:57 - Dicke Dämonen 26:00 - John Company: Second Edition 34:46 - The Green Fivura 35:15 - Dois 35:55 - Nine Lives 38:37 - BANANINE Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #254: A Celebration of InnovationOne of the greatest things about taking part in this hobby, is seeing new and novel ideas bubble to the surface. We're looking at some our favourite recent innovations - stuff that makes us think, "Huh, why haven't we seen that before?" Before we do anything but imitate and iterate, we talk about Paint the Roses, and ISS Vanguard. 02:01 - Paint the Roses 12:33 - ISS Vanguard 29:29 - Mystic Vale 30:52 - Dead Reckoning 31:52 - Dive 32:37 - Maglev Metro 33:05 - Loony Quest 33:52 - Kitchen Rush 33:52 - Rush M.D. 34:06 - Pendulum 34:41 - Magic Maze 35:03 - Kites 36:06 - MicroMacro: Crime City 37:42 - Exit: The Game – Advent Calendar 38:37 - Brian Boru: High King of Ireland 39:24 - Kabuto Sumo 40:02 - Awkward Guests 40:26 - Turing Machine 42:04 - Mansions of Madness: Second Edition 42:21 - Destinies Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #253: The Ghost of Turkeys PastHow do you all keep falling for this? The Ghost Turkey moves in mysterious ways, and this year he's moving us to 2019, to atone for our sins. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 04:48 - ICECOOL 06:24 - Meeple Circus 06:49 - Root 07:57 - Sheriff of Nottingham 08:48 - Piepmatz 09:29 - Fauna 10:13 - Evolution: Flight 11:03 - Zany Penguins 12:26 - Gulo Gulo 13:16 - Funky Chicken 14:02 - Ashes: Rise of the Phoenixborn 14:58 - Rook 16:01 - Scythe 17:09 - Biblios Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #252: Digital Killed the Tabletop StarWe all saw this coming. The inevitable digital future has come, and suddenly Mark is a book store owner who just discovered Kindles. It'd be sad if it weren't so inevitable. We discuss the rise of digital gaming, and how it can, at least in some ways, replace parts of the hobby. Before we go down to Electric Avenue, we talk about Wormholes, Mogul, and Orichalcum. 02:07 - Wormholes 09:58 - Mogul 19:23 - Orichalcum 30:39 - Kellen's phone number 31:08 - Digital replacing physical games 43:15 - Garden Nation 43:41 - Living Forest 44:22 - Next Station: London 44:33 - Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar 45:49 - Gaia Project 47:15 - 7 Wonders Duel 48:32 - Race for the Galaxy 49:13 - Riftforce 50:30 - The Great Zimbabwe Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #251: Tabling the TeachLook, I wasn't there, but my understanding is that Kellen got very mad about certain board game words and decided to change the course of the episode midstream. Which, you know, would be one thing, but I once had to hear about how mad Kellen was about the word "apricot", so it's just like every day with this guy. Before we get etymological, we talk about Splendor Duel, and Seize the Bean. 02:19 - Splendor Duel 11:13 - Seize the Bean 23:13 - Feature topic Mark thought we were doing 23:33 - Feature topic we actually did: Board Gaming Jargon Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #250: The Times They Are a-Changin'Two hundred and fifty episodes. That's ... a lot of episodes. That's a lot of time! And, boy, things have changed around here. Well some things. We look at what's different in the hobby since we started doing this whole thing. Before we cast our minds back, we talk about Stone Age, Blood on the Clocktower, Hansa Teutonica, and Aegean Sea. 01:58 - Stone Age 12:41 - Blood on the Clocktower 16:56 - Hansa Teutonica 18:53 - Aegean Sea 43:49 - Gloomhaven 45:36 - Caylus 46:55 - Wiz-War Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- Board Game Barrage Oct 27 · 46m #249: The Essence of ExcessGames are getting bigger and more lavish, especially in the age of crowdfunding, but how far is too far? How many luxury bits, giant boxes of minis, and silk-screened wooden meeples until it's all gone a bit far? Before we dress for excess, we talk about Habitats, Blood on the Clocktower, Twilight Inscription, and It's a Wonderful Kingdom. 01:59 - Habitats 13:07 - Blood on the Clocktower 18:44 - Twilight Inscription 21:40 - It's a Wonderful Kingdom 32:46 - Excess in games 33:28 - ISS Vanguard 35:40 - Too Many Bones 37:04 - Anachrony 37:55 - Everdell 38:19 - Millennium Blades 38:57 - Council of 4 41:37 - Puzzle Strike 2 Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #248: The Need for ThemeThe topic of theme has come up intermittently over the course of the podcast, but how important is it? Is it something that makes or breaks a game? Or would we be mostly okay if games were mostly non-thematic? Before we burst at the theme, we talk about Mamma Mia!, Football Highlights 2052, Kanban, and Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood. 01:46 - Mamma Mia! 08:20 - Football Highlights 2052 18:50 - Kanban 20:59 - Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood 34:25 - Feature Topic: The Importance of Theme in Games 34:50 - Tigris & Euphrates 38:08 - Catherine: The Cities of the Tsarina 38:42 - Point Salad 40:04 - Abandon All Artichokes 43:29 - Glüx 47:25 - Decorum 49:08 - Deal with the Devil Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #247: We Played A Heap of Games!What good would going to a convention be if we didn't play a lot of games? We're back from our trip, and it was filled to the brim of fine games played with fine people, and we're here to tell you about all of them, the good, the bad, and perfunctory. Before we return to Vancouver, we talk about Village Rails, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, and Puzzle Strike 2. 01:51 - Village Rails 12:43 - The Guild of Merchant Explorers 20:59 - Puzzle Strike 2 34:14 - Ghost Turkey! 34:41 - Games we played at SHUX 34:58 - Master Word 40:05 - Sidereal Confluence: Trading and Negotiation in the Elysian Quadrant 42:12 - Leaf 43:32 - Fit to Print 45:11 - Bumúntú 48:38 - Nitro Glyxerol 51:14 - Bridge City Poker 54:16 - Cubitos 57:54 - Blood Rage 1:01:27 - Photograph 1:02:20 - Arboretum Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #247: We Played A Heap of Games!What good would going to a convention be if we didn't play a lot of games? We're back from our trip, and it was filled to the brim of fine games played with fine people, and we're here to tell you about all of them, the good, the bad, and perfunctory. Before we return to Vancouver, we talk about Village Rails, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, and Puzzle Strike 2. 01:51 - Village Rails 12:43 - The Guild of Merchant Explorers 20:59 - Puzzle Strike 2 34:14 - Ghost Turkey! 34:41 - Games we played at SHUX 34:58 - Master Word 40:05 - Sidereal Confluence: Trading and Negotiation in the Elysian Quadrant 42:12 - Leaf 43:32 - Fit to Print 45:11 - Bumúntú 48:38 - Nitro Glyxerol 51:14 - Bridge City Poker 54:16 - Cubitos 57:54 - Blood Rage 1:01:27 - Photograph 1:02:20 - Arboretum Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
- #246: SHUX 2022 Live with Tom BrewsterWe're at SHUX! Well, we were, and while we were there, we tricked Tom Brewster of Shut Up & Sit Down to take time away from his busy schedule to join us on stage. This episode was recorded live, and we talk about games that are in some ways, a little bit weird. Before things get odd, we talk about Dungeons, Dice & Danger, Fun Facts, Turncoats, and Flick Fleck. 03:52 - Dungeons, Dice & Danger 09:07 - Fun Facts 15:03 - Turncoats 20:58 - Flick Fleck 27:39 - Weird games 28:36 - Mord im Arosa 31:03 - Nyctophobia 31:26 - Tajuto 34:21 - The Field of the Cloth of Gold 36:01 - Cosmic Frog 36:58 - Turing Machine 40:45 - Chaosmos 42:50 - XCOM: The Board Game 43:52 - Now Boarding 44:39 - Flowerfall 45:30 - Who Soiled the Toilet? Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store0 comments0
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