Podcast #168: 2026 board games we've played...and are excited about (guest: Andrew Stiles, designer)
It's easy to come up with a "most anticipated" list for a new year. But these ones we've actually put our hands on.
Gen Con 2022: The Non-Award Awards
Some best of, some worst of...but mostly just...stuff.
Podcast #94: The trouble with heavy games, games that travel well (guests: Ryan Courtney, Bitewing)
Another game designer appears! Ryan Courtney (Pipeline, Trailblazers) shares his thoughts on many things board gaming.
Gen Con 2022: The Games of the Show
We spent hours and hours checking out new board games at this year's edition of the legendary convention. (Poor us, eh?)
Podcast #93: The Gen Con 2022 Wrap-Up Show (guest: Amanda Panda)
Going Analog is back from Gen Con -- with so many new games to talk about!
Podcast #92: Best "X meets Y" games, roll & writes, and road-trip games (guest: Peter C. Hayward)
Our favorite blue-bearded indie game designer Peter C. Hayward talks about his favorite games for the road (or for Disneyland lines)...and how he makes them physical games.
What to play after Ticket to Ride
Hitch a ride with these board games like Ticket to Ride that'll take your tabletop train travels to new tracks.
Podcast #91: Playing "bad guys," shorter games, returning to cons (guest: Brotherwise Games)
What's the perfect length for a game? Why is it fun to play the bad guy? Plus, thoughts about returning to in-person conventions. With guest Brotherwise Games!
UK Games Expo 2022: The Non-Award Awards
Mouthy monsters and railway rampages fill our list of unusual finds from the UK's biggest board game convention.
Podcast #90: Escape (not escape room!) and word games, anticipation, and more (guest: Tim Fowers)
How does anticipation play into gaming? And why do so many Fowers games involve escaping or words?