Top Five
Episodes
Top Female Game Designers
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan takes a look at some of the best female game designers in the board game industry. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode...
Top Five Books We've Read Recently
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Matthew and Stephen take a look back at a few of the books they've read since the last time they covered this topic. Show your thanks to M...
Up and Coming Game Designers of Color
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan share a list of up and coming game designers of color. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoile...
Top Five Ice Cream Flavors
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summertime... and the ice cream is melting. But what flavor of ice cream do we like the most? Find out in this installment of Top Five. You can su...
Top Five Animated Television Shows We Love
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is...
Top Five Games from Matt Riddle and Ben Pinchback
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan runs down is top five favorite games from game creators Matt Riddle and Ben Pinchback. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this ep...
Top Five Spring Snacks
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is in the air, so naturally our thoughts turn to food. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron...
Top Five Z-Man Games
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Patriss is back to share his top five Z-Man Games! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Pat...
Top Five Romance Movies
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You gotta love 'em - ROMANCE MOVIES! They break our hearts, make us smile, and sometimes give us a reason to live. Show your thanks to Major Spoiler...
Top Five Days of Wonder Games
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan Patriss takes a look at the top five games from gaming publisher, Days of Wonder. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode...
Top Five Documentaries
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is...
Top Five Deck Building Board Games
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan concludes his look at Deck Building Games with his top five Deck Building Board Games. If that sounds like a contradiction of words, then you shou...
Top Five Comic Book Characters
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a favorite comic book character, but today... there can be only five. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a ...
Top Five Bag Building Games
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Round two of our deck building game series continues with Dan's Top Five Bag Building Games. What is a bag building game? Take the jump to find out! ...
Top Five Things to Take to a Dinner Party
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it is time to gather and celebrate, you might be asked (or expected) to bring something to the next dinner party. But what to bring? Fear not, ...
Top Five Deck Building Games
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am a huge fan of deck building games, and in this week's Top Five, Dan Patriss runs down is top five favorite games to play in the genre. Show you...
Top Five Side Dishes
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can't live by just the main dish, you really ought to have a side or two... or maybe even five? Top Five Side Dishes is the subject of this week's...
Top Five Anticipated Games for 2020
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Better late than never, as Dan Patriss arrives to share his top five anticipated games that are coming in 2020. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers f...
Top Five Comedies (Movie Edition)
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They make us chuckle, snort, laugh, and sometimes soda shoots out of our noses - we're talking comedies on this installment of Top Five. Show your th...
Top Five Games for 2019
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan Patriss runs down the top games from 2019 (as ranked on BBG). Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major ...
Top Five Ways to Unwind
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it unwind or unwind? Regardless, sit back, relax, and check out the top five ways we unwind. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode b...
Top Five Board Game Arena Games
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan runs down his five favorite Board Game Arena games. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers ...
Top Five Candy
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We you have a sweet tooth that must be satisfied, we turn to our TOP FIVE CANDY! (Now with 30-percent more embarrassing stories from our past) Join...
Top Five Games from Yucata
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan takes a look at the top five games from Yucata.de. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Pa...
Top Five Movies 2010-2019
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new decade has begun, but what were the top five movies of the last decade (2010-2019)? We share our lists in this episode. Show your thanks to Maj...
Top Five Meatloaf Rating Examples
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of stars, thumbs, or tomatoes, we at Major Spoilers rate the reviews we do no the Major Spoilers Podcast in terms of slices of meatloaf. Today...
Top Five Holiday Games 2019
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, if you are looking to play a game or two during the holiday season, Dan Patriss is back with five games you should check out. Show your t...
Top Five Movies That Are Better Than The Source
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the book better than the movie, or is the movie better than the book? This week, we take a look at movies that are better than the source materia...
Top Five Games by Bruno Cathala
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Patriss returns with another rundown of games that should be on your radar. This week he turns his attention to the top five games by Bruno Cathal...
Top Five Holiday Songs
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are here, and this week we have our list of the top five holiday songs you should check out. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this...
Top Five Hotness from Essen Spiel 2019
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan has scoured all the news from Essen Spiel 2019, and created a list of the top five things to check out from the big game show. Show yo...
Top Five Food That Are Bad For Us, But We Will Never Give Up
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is...
Top Five Female Super-Heroes
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the best female superheroes? Find out in this week's Top Five! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoil...
Top Five Hidden Traitor Games
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the traitor? Find out as Dan runs down the top five hidden traitor games in this week's episode. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this e...
Top Five More Comics For Beginners
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Once again we dive into the topic of comics for beginners, with even more comics for you to check out. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this e...
Top Five Stefan Feld Games (Top Five Express)
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan returns this week to run down the top five games from Stefan Feld Games. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major ...
Top Five Comic Book Writers
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had to limit ourselves to five comic book writers we like most. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major ...
Top Five Queen Games
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Patriss returns to explore the top five games from game publisher Queen Games. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/major...
Top Five Live Action Animated Remakes
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disney is dead set on making live action remakes of animated movie, and this week, we are turning the tables and sharing our top five live action movi...
Top Five Stronghold Games (Top Five Express)
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan takes a look at some of the best games from Stronghold Games. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major...
Top Five Recent Purchases
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all need to buy things every once in a while, and this week, we run through our Top Five Recent Purchases. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for ...
Top Five Two Player Games (Top Five Express)
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan returns this week, with a look at some of the best two player games out there! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a ...
Top Five Directors
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Top Five we dive back into the movie category as we share our list of the Top Five Directors. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for th...
Top Five Games from Gen Con 2019
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Con 2019 has come and con, but what were the best games at the show? Dan Patriss breaks it down in this week's Top Five. Show your thanks to Majo...
Top Five Vacation Destinations
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, as summer winds down, we pick our top five vacation destinations. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major ...
Top Five Games to Try (and Buy) at GenCon 2019
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan the Board Game Man is at Gen Con 2019 this week, and he has a list of ten games to try and ten games to buy at the convention. Show your thanks ...
Top Five Classic Video Games
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To everything turn, turn, turn... we turn the clock back this week to share our top five classic video games. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for ...
Top Five Party Games!
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan breaks down the top five party games you should check out during your next get together. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this e...
Top Five Movie Posters
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are going to see a movie, the poster may be one of the first things that clues you in to what is coming up. This week, we take a look at our to...
Top Five Games at Origins 2019
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Patriss runs down the best games he played at Origins 2019. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patr...
Top Five Area Control Games
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan shares his recommendations for the top five area control games. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Majo...
Top Five Pizza Toppings
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pizza is very personal to all of us, because if you don't put the right topping on it, people are going to riot. This week, we share our top five pizz...
Top Five Try and Buy Games at Origins 2019
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Origins Game Fair is underway, and this week, Dan the Board Game Man is here to share this top five try and buy games at Origins 2019. Show your...
Top Five Places to Take a Nap
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Look, we're not saying we take a lot of naps, but if we did, we have a list of the Top Five Places to Take a Nap on this week's Top Five. Show your t...
Top Five Road Trip Games
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a trip this summer? Dan Patriss is back with his recommendations on this week's Top Five. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode ...
Top Five Sitcoms - Part 3
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the shows that make us laugh. Did you enjoy this episode? Keep them coming your way by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/Maj...
Top Five Auction Games
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Auction games can be a real problem for some people, but this week, Dan has five suggestions for auction games that might be great for everyone. Show...
Top Five Quotable Movies
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
They are where you get your reference. They are what you use to get your friends to laugh, and often they are they offer up the secret phrase to let e...
Top Five Czech Games Edition
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is back with five more games from a game company you should check out. This week, it is CGE - Czech Games Edition. Support this show by becoming ...
Top Five Double Features
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, if you are going to the movies, why not make it a double feature!? Have a suggestion for a future Top Five episode? Contact us at podcast...
Top Five Tasty Minstrel Games... games
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan breaks down his top five favorite games from Tasty Minstrel Games (TMG) Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major S...
Top Five Animated Disney Movies
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Disney has been cranking out animated films for decades, and this week, we run down our favorite animated flicks from the House of Mouse. ...
Top Five Sentinels of the Multiverse Villains with Christopher Badell of Greater Than Games
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've met the heroes, now it is time for Dan to run down his top five villains of the Sentinels of the Multiverse game, with co-founder of Greater Th...
Top Five Guitar Solos
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the guitar makes the band, and that is why awesome guitar solos always stick in our mind! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this epis...
Top Five Sentinels of the Multiverse Heroes with Christopher Badell of Greater Than Games
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan Patriss is joined by Greater Than Games co-founder Christopher Badell as they share their top five Sentinels of the Multiverse Heroes w...
Top Five Movies of the '60s
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've done the movies of the '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s, this week we take a trip back to the '60s and share our favorite movies of that decade. Sho...
Top Five Expansions
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've played the base game, and you want more! But what else is there? This week, Dan talks about his top five expansions. Show your thanks to Major...
Top Five Robins
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week... ROBINS! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will he...
Top Five Games of 2014
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan shares his top five games of 2014! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon....
Top Five Video Games We Are Playing Right Now
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we love reading comic books, but we also enjoy playing video games! This week, we share the top five video games were are currently playing...
Top Five Games of 2018 (Part 2)
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan wraps up his look at the best games of 2018 on this week's Top Five Express. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by be...
Top Five Comics For Beginners
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, a fine listener wrote in to ask us what comics he should read to get started in the hobby. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this epi...
Top Five War Movies
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
War! Huh! Good God, Y'all! What is it good for? This week's Top Five, that's for sure. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becomi...
TopFiveHeavyGames2018
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan kicks off 2019 with a look back at the top five heavy games of 2018. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoi...
Top Five Wham Moments
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes there are things that are not a surprise at all, but occasionally we are hit upside the head with a moment so big, they become our Top Five...
Top Five Games for the Holidays
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan is back to share some of the best games to play during your holiday gatherings! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by...
Top Five Dragons
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Be they real, imaginary, or somewhere in between, this week's Top Five is all about dragons! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by b...
Top Five Star Trek Games
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan has already shared his Top Five Star Wars games, which means it is time for the Top FIve Star Trek Games! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for...
Top Five More Cover Songs
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we had so much fun the first time, we're doing another round of our top five cover songs. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this epis...
Top Five Star Wars Games
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is back, and this week, it is all about the Top Five Star Wars games you should check out! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode b...
Top Five Death Scenes
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, everyone lives, but not everyone has one of the top five death scenes of all time. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by ...
Top Five Worst Places We've Lived
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we share the worst places we've lived (so far). Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at...
Top Five Halloween Games
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the holiday coming up, Dan shares his top five Halloween games you might want to check out over the next week.
Top Five Movie Soundtracks
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, and we answered with our Top Five Movie Soundtracks! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patr...
Top Five Pick Up And Deliver Games
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Top Five Express is all about pick up and deliver games. You know the ones - you pick up stuff and deliver it somewhere else!
Top Five Novelty Treats
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the temperature has dropped to near freezing, so why don't we talk about our favorite novelty treats. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers f...
Top Five Filler Games
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan is back to share his top five filler games - short games you can play while waiting for the big game to begin. Show your thanks to Maj...
Top Five TV Snacks
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is...
Top Five Dice Based Fillers (Top Five Express)
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is back this week to share his top five dice-based filler games. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoiler...
Top Five Dream Vacations
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we've always wanted to go there and do that, but for now, we'll just have to settle for our Top Five Dream Vacations! Show your thanks to ...
Top Five Co-Op Games
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan returns to share his top five cooperative games - it's the team against the game! If you enjoy what we do, become a Major Spoilers Pa...
Top Five Summer Foods
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, as we roll into the dog days of summer, it's time to look back at some of our favorite summer foods! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers fo...
Top Five Family Games (Top Five Express)
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, you asked for it, and Dan is here to share his top five family games for your next game night! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for thi...
Top Five Things We Are Burned Out On
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're done. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at Patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will...
Top Five Games to Try and Buy at GenCon 2018
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan is at GenCon, and brings you a list of games you should try out at the show, and some of the games you should buy at the convention. S...
Top Five Cover Songs
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, you've heard the original verse, but have you heard it done another way? Here are our Top Five Cover Songs. Show your thanks to Major Spo...
Top Five AEG Games (Top Five Express)
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan shares his top five games from AEG that you should check out. Also, a contest! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by ...
Top Five Kids Toys
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, when we were just wee lads, we played with childish things. This week, we look back on our top five kids toys. Show your thanks to Major S...
Top Five Express: SDJ Runner Ups
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dan runs down his favorite SDJ Runner Ups. Some really great games in here that you'll want to check out. Show your thanks to Major Spoile...
Top Five Saturday Morning Cartoons
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Travel back with us to a time when waking up at 6:00 AM wasn't a punishment, but rather a chance to sit around in our Doctor Dentons with a big bowl o...