#296: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2023: 40-31

#296: Top 50 Games of All-Time 2023: 40-31

Author: Board Game Barrage December 28, 2023 Duration: 58:00

It's the second leg of the grand tour that is the top fifty. This week, we're doing our 40th to 31st favourite games ... of all time! It's almost like Christmas just keeps going! Grab a glass of sherry and join us by the fire, we're not about to stop any time soon.

01:21 - Neilan #40 - Bus
03:52 - Mark #40 - Panic on Wall Street!
05:38 - Kellen #40 - Pax Porfiriana
08:56 - Neilan #39 - In the Year of the Dragon
10:33 - Mark #39 - Ark Nova
12:04 - Kellen #39 - Seas of Strife
14:55 - Neilan #38 - Inis
16:29 - Mark #38 - Hanabi
18:19 - Kellen #38 - Codenames
19:59 - Neilan #37 - Iberian Gauge
21:43 - Mark #37 - Anomia
24:26 - Kellen #37 - Food Chain Magnate
26:33 - Neilan #36 - Codenames
27:32 - Mark #36  - Lords of Vegas
28:53 - Kellen #36 - Rumble Nation
30:26 - Neilan #35 - Azul
31:19 - Mark #35 - Dungeon Fighter
33:35 - Kellen #35 - Wind the Film! / Photograph
35:47 - Neilan #34 - Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
38:01 - Mark #34 - Tycoon: India 1981
40:39 - Kellen #34 - Square on Sale
42:26 - Neilan #33 - Werewords
44:06 - Mark #33 - Genoa
45:29 - Kellen #33 - Imperial 2030
47:19 - Neilan #32 - Twice as Clever!
48:35 - Mark #32 - Merkator
50:55 - Kellen #32 - Cockroach Poker
52:33 - Neilan #31 - Kemet
53:29 - Mark #31 - Blue Lagoon
54:56 - Kellen #31 - Bruges

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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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