Do Stats Make Games Better?

We break down a year of board gaming through data, stories, and the people who make play matter. From family tables to BGA marathons, we share what 564 plays reveal about habits, favorites, and how tracking changes the way we choose games.• why logging plays reduces recency bias• BG Stats features, costs and BGA syncing• weekend bursts and Wine Wednesday rhythm• top playing partners led by family• most-played titles and what they teach• co-op trick-taking as a learning tool• digital depth vs around-the-table energy• variety over obsession across 204 unique games• shoutouts to friends, listeners and new players• prompt to share tracking habits and statsTravis, if you could add us at operation game night, please let us know what your stats are looking like. What do you keep your track? How do you keep track of all your games?We want to hear from our listeners! Send us a text with recommendations, weigh in on discussions, or just say hi!Support the showAs always, come interact with us online, let us know if you have any feedback, and leave us a review/comment anywhere you get your favorite podcasts! https://www.instagram.com/operation_game_night_podcast/ Show your support for the OGN Crew by contributing to the OGN War Chest: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2396881/support