Ambie and Crystal host the 2024 Blitzies, the annual awards show about our favorite games of the year! Also make sure to check out Ambie’s top 10 list on YouTube.

0:00-Intro
0:34-DTW Recap
2:09-The 2024 Blitzies
03:45-Best Family Game
05:26-Best Kids' Game
07:41-Most Innovative Game
09:38-Most Unique Theme
11:04-Best Cooperative Game
12:52-Best Card Game
14:14-Best Party Game
17:40-Best Solo Game
18:20-Best 2p Game
21:34-Best Strategy Game
23:53-Best Trick Taking Game
26:08-Biggest Surprise
28:49-Best New to Us
31:59-Best Game of 2024
34:03-2024 Looking Forward to Recap
36:48-Looking Forward to in 2025
40:41-Outro
41:45-Bloopers

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