#260: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2022: 10-1

#260: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2022: 10-1

Author: Board Game Barrage January 19, 2023 Duration: 1:25:28

Here 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 ... and maybe a few new faces? Old or new, these are the thirty games we enjoy the most (at least, right now.)  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 - Tzolk'in: 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
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
1:00:44 - Neilan #2 - Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization
1:03:09 - Mark #2 - Agricola
1:07:40 - Kellen #2 - Archipelago
1:10:06 - Neilan #1 - A Feast for Odin
1:15:14 - Mark #1 - Biblios
1:18:25 - Kellen #1 - Innovation

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Board Game Barrage is a weekly conversation with Kellen, Neilan, Mark, and Christina that feels like pulling up a chair at a lively game night. The discussion centers on the board games they’ve actually been playing, from the newest releases causing a stir to older titles that deserve another look. You’ll hear their distinct personalities and opinions clash and align as they debate strategies, dissect mechanics, and share those memorable, often hilarious moments that happen around the table. This isn’t a formal review show, but a genuine chronicle of their hobby. The heart of the podcast lies in its focus on the social experience of gaming-how to navigate different player styles, keep the atmosphere positive, and ultimately enjoy the company and the competition, regardless of who comes out on top. It’s about the shared stories that emerge from a box of cardboard and wood. Each episode is a deep dive into what makes games fun, frustrating, and fascinating, delivered with a blend of enthusiasm and friendly critique. Tune in to Board Game Barrage for an authentic, unscripted look at the modern board gaming landscape through the eyes of four dedicated friends who love to talk about what they play.
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