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This week we look at data from several sources outlining some of the best selling games from 2023, and what we think of how well they sold. What games hit the most tables last year, which expansions did we all hoard? We take a deep dive to find out.
Question of the Week: What's the most complex game you'd comfortable recommend for people new(ish) to gaming?Acquisition Disorders: We All Take from the River, Bloomchasers: Delightful 3D Tree Game of Flowers and WitsAt the Table Reviews: Rising Waters, Defenders of the Realm expansions


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This week we're revisiting the best of the best games of 2023 to discuss what games we will be nominating for the Golden Geek Awards (and why). Check out all of our picks for the last year's best games, plus previews of DC Heroes United and Bebop.
* Acquisition Disorders: DC Heroes United, Bebop
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We’d appreciate your support as we aim to make this podcast a little bit less anonymous in 2024.
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This week we take you on an epic tabletop odyssey into the worlds of Star Wars and Star Trek board games and RPGs. Find out how to string together some of the best experiences from both IPs at your table.
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Nominate us for a Golden Geek Award! The nominations are now open here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame
We'd appreciate your support as we aim to make this podcast a little bit less anonymous in 2024.
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Acquisition Disorders: Rebirth, Millennium Blades...Again!
At the Table Reviews: Star Wars Unlimited, Castle Up, Star Trek Away Mission Kirk & Scotty, Terraforming Mars on BGA
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Part two of March Gamer Madness is now! Enjoy our rundown of the 32 best-remaining games from the top non-IP-based themes in board games. Find out which one comes out on top in this year's bracket showdown.
This year, we're looking at the most popular non-IP-based themes, meaning the best games featuring:
Cats
Zombies
Aliens
Robots
Samurai
Knights
Vikings
Cowboys
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If you’re attending Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo, be sure to stop by and say hi, or attend one of our two panels over the weekend: Long Island Tabletop: Level Up Your Teach & Your Mental Health
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It's time again for March Gamer Madness! Our annual bracket face off challenge pitting 64 board games against each other to find the very best of a very particular set of requirements.
This year, we're looking at the most popular non-IP based themes, meaning the best games featuring:
Cats
Zombies
Aliens
Robots
Samurai
Knights
Vikings
Cowboys
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If you’re attending Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo, be sure to stop by and say hi, or attend one of our two panels over the weekend: Long Island Tabletop: Level Up Your Teach & Your Mental Health
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CONTEST!
Our annual March Gamer Madness bracket is now live. Enter your picks for a chance to win a game and to help break ties on the episodes:
https://woobox.com/8avpq2
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We're going digital this week with a look at some of the best all-digital deck builders, card flippers, and more. 
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If you're attending Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo, be sure to stop by and say hi, or attend one of our two panels over the weekend: Long Island Tabletop: Level Up Your Teach & Your Mental Health
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CONTEST! 
Our annual March Gamer Madness bracket is now live. Enter your picks for a chance to win a game, and to help break ties on the episodes: 
https://woobox.com/8avpq2
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* Acquisition Disorders - Queen's Blood (Final Fantasy VIII Rebirth, UniVersus CCG: Godzilla, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Tekken 8, Star Trek Star Realms
* At the Table Reviews: Evacuation, Wings of Glory (WWI)
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