#295: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2023: 50-41

#295: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2023: 50-41

Author: Board Game Barrage December 21, 2023 Duration: 59:50

It's tiiiiiiime! It's the top fifty! That's right, the much anticipated, much celebrated, much imitated (we definitely did it first) event of the season is here. We're counting down each of our favourite fifty games of all time! Or at least, for right now! It's a beautiful, beautiful thing, and we'd love if you pulled up a chair and joined us for it.

06:36 - Kellen #50 - Santiago
07:59 - Neilan #50 - Jaipur
09:30 - Mark #50 - Findorff
11:22 - Kellen #49 - Genoa
12:37 - Neilan #49 - The Great Zimbabwe
14:32 - Mark #49 - Jump Drive
16:02 - Kellen #48 - 6 nimmt!
17:31 - Neilan #48 - Fun Facts
19:09 - Mark #48 - Cthulhu Wars
20:43 - Kellen #47 - Balderdash
22:24 - Neilan #47 - Splendor & Splendor Duel
24:38 - Mark #47 - Dominant Species
26:35 - Kellen #46 - Race for the Galaxy
27:45 - Neilan #46 - Cuzco
29:43 - Mark #46 - Ricochet Robots
31:57 - Kellen #45 - Feed the Kraken
33:57 - Neilan #45 - Mille Fiori
35:24 - Mark #45 - Splendor
37:38 - Kellen #44 - Root
39:22 - Neilan #44 - Challengers!
42:03 - Mark #44 - German Railways
43:24 - Kellen #43 - Acquire
45:11 - Neilan #43 - Anachrony
46:54 - Mark #43 - Signorie
48:33 - Kellen #42 - Brass: Lancashire
50:23 - Neilan #42 - Innovation
51:44 - Mark #42 - Smartphone Inc.
53:13 - Kellen #41 - Startups
54:48 - Neilan #41 - Ark Nova
56:00 - Mark #41 - Dune: Imperium

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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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