#304: Our Listeners' Top 20 Board Games of All-Time 2024

#304: Our Listeners' Top 20 Board Games of All-Time 2024

Author: Board Game Barrage April 4, 2024 Duration: 1:04:19

Oh man, oh man, I always love this one. It's the latest edition of the Listener Top 20! We asked you all to submit your lists of your favourite board games, and we collected, collated, and compiled all of that beautiful beautiful data using a magical formula to get THIS: The definitive rankings of your collective taste in board games. Before we throw it to you, we talk about Shuffle and Swing, Mythwind, and Cat Blues: The Big Gig!

02:17 - Shuffle and Swing
14:11 - Mythwind
27:07 - Cat Blues: The Big Gig
35:46 - Listener Top 20 2024
38:00 - The Quest for El Dorado
39:00 - Azul
39:14 - Tigris & Euphrates
40:51 - A Feast for Odin
41:26 - Terraforming Mars
42:05 - Agricola
42:13 - El Grande
42:37 - Pax Pamir: Second Edition
43:56 - Inis 
44:30 - Race for the Galaxy
44:46 - Dune: Imperium
46:16 - Concordia
46:53 - The Castles of Burgundy
47:25 - Ark Nova
47:50 - Innovation
48:39 - Ra
51:05 - Spirit Island
51:35 - Root
51:46 - Hansa Teutonica
52:00 - Brass: Birmingham

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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