Board Game Hot Takes

Three-perspective reviews of board games recorded immediately after play AI summary

Board Game Hot Takes Visit website › Leisure · EN · 327 episodes · latest 2026-11-09

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We tell you how a board game experience felt - just minutes after we finish playing. Three unique points of view. No non-game nonsense.

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Arctica

2026-11-09 · 1 hr 18 min · Episode 326

In Episode 326 we give our hot take review on Arctica covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on exclusive pre-order bonuses and then discuss some games on our…
On the Table - Knizia, Feld, and Cthulhu

2026-11-02 · 53 min · Episode 325

In Episode 325 we discuss a handful of recent games that we've been playing. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:06 Gaming Weekend Preferences08:19 Mille Fiori20:18 Druids of Edora33:14 Deep Regrets43:35 Cthulhu: Death May…
Drillers

2026-10-26 · 1 hr 15 min · Episode 320

In Episode 324 we give our hot take review on Drillers covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on Board Game Packaging and then discuss some games on our table…
Top 3 Board Games We Wish We'd Designed

2026-10-19 · 1 hr 19 min · Episode 323

In Episode 323 we're joined by board game designer Connie Vogelmann to discuss our top 3 board games we wish we'd designed.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:56 Connie tells us about Tideward and Weaverbirds12:16 Top 3…
Hot Topic - When are Epic Games Worth It?

2026-10-12 · 57 min · Episode 322

In Episode 322 we discuss epic (big, long) board games. How do you define an epic game? Are they worth the time investment? What games do you consider epic games? How often do you want to be playing them?If you enjoy…
Bus

2026-10-05 · 1 hr 9 min · Episode 321

In Episode 321 we give our hot take review on Bus covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on Duel Games and then discuss some games on our table including Ostia,…
Hot Topic - Board Game Collecting

2026-09-28 · 54 min · Episode 320

In Episode 320 we discuss the board game collecting as a part of the hobby. Do we consider ourselves collectors? What makes an interesting collection? Why do board games make good (or bad) collections?If you enjoy the…
Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo

2026-09-21 · 1 hr 19 min · Episode 319

In Episode 319 we give our hot take review on Gunsen COLON The Battle for Toshi Ranbo covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on whether its okay to concede in a…
Our Spirit Games, Grail Games, Most Gifted Games, and More - Mailbag #9

2026-09-14 · 1 hr 16 min · Episode 318

In Episode 318 we answer a bunch of mailbag questions asked by our Patreon supporters.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 What's your Spirit Game?04:39 Have you ever sold or traded a game away but later decided you…
Wondrous Creatures

2026-09-07 · 58 min · Episode 317

In Episode 317 we give our hot take review on Wondrous Creatures covering the mechanisms, the production, and our overall feelings of the game.We discuss a poll on discovery vs. mastery and also discuss some games that…

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 1 hr 7 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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