The Board Game BBQ Podcast

Join Conor, Joe and Lauren and they discuss what has been hitting their tables and screens. Conor has gone absolutely rogue venturing off the table and into the digital space with Monster Train 2. Lauren enlightens the guys on her recent solo tower defence adventure with The Last Lighthouse. Joe has been playing a fun party game, no wait a really fun party game, no wait a game that dances and teaches itself and gives everyone free chocolate while they play - it's Ito! That, plus the regular question of the pod and what has us fired up. Timestamps: What we've been playing [0:03:52] Monster Train 2 [0:43:48] The Last Lighthouse [0:53:50] Ito [0:59:29] Question of the Pod [1:08:05] Fired Up [1:20:20] Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all the games that we discussed: Magic the Gathering – Final Fantasy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-the-gathering Daybreak - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak Mage Knight - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/96848/mage-knight-board-game Iwari - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270109/iwari A Nice Cuppa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408839/a-nice-cuppa Tussie Mussie - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257614/tussie-mussie Anomia X - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225062/anomia-x Monikers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers Ghost Blitz - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/83195/ghost-blitz Powerline - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367295/powerline That Escalated Quickly - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410382/that-escalated-quickly The Last Lighthouse - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378117/the-last-lighthouse Ito - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito   PODCAST SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.  Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PLAY CON SPONSORS Behold Games https://beholdgames.com.au/ Leder Games https://ledergames.com/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special.  https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9  

Join Adrian and Lauren as they get up close and personal, literally, and discuss games they have been playing that deserve a merry mention. Then they join together in a shared sizzle fresh off a play of the 2-player GMT release, A Gest of Robin Hood. That, plus the regular question of the pod and what has us fired up. Timestamps: What we've been playing [02:30] A Gest of Robin Hood [30:48] Question of the Pod Recap [57:05] New Question of the Pod [1:00:17] Fired Up [1:07:25] New Question of the Pod: What are some of the barriers you've had to getting your games played, and what game was it? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Circadians Chaos Order - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329226/circadians-chaos-order Ready Set Bet - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/351040/ready-set-bet Gravity Superstar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254088/gravity-superstar Castles of Burgundy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy No Thanks! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12942/no-thanks Flip 7 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Bear Raid - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/333981/bear-raid Flatiron - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/409693/flatiron The Anarchy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408637/the-anarchy A Gest of Robin Hood - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338376/a-gest-of-robin-hood PODCAST SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.  Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PLAY CON SPONSORS Behold Games https://beholdgames.com.au/ Leder Games https://ledergames.com/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special.  https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ    LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9  

In this episode, Jules, Adrian and Dana could be giddy from tiredness or there's something in the water …   Jules has been experimenting with corded transport routes in the String Railway Collection.  Adrian chats about his son's continuing board game education with Pipeline.  Meanwhile Banana is chuffed with a mega game at the Brisbane Game Day called Scissors, Paper, Rock … or wait …, is it rock, paper, scissors????   There are plenty of laughs and gaming goodness in this episode, so strap in!   Sizzling Game: Honey Buzz: Fall Flavours: [43:51]   Question of the Pod Recap: [54:06] New Question of the Pod: [1:04:06] Fired Up: [1:13:35]   New Question of the Pod: What game has helped you bond with others, and why?   Check out Kim Brebach's response from Good Games Publishing and his take on crowdfunding going forward.  His response is in the comments here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1An49mDJbd/   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Unpublished: Deathbed by Deon Chique @deviljuicegames   Published: Pipeline https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256730/pipeline Trailblazers https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/352454/trailblazers Circadians Chaos Order https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329226/circadians-chaos-order ITO https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito Seven Prophecies https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/260568/seven-prophecies The String Railway Collection https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391720/the-string-railway-collection My Favourite Things https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188530/my-favourite-things Toy battle https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434654/toy-battle Telestrations https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46213/telestrations Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349725/honey-buzz-fall-flavors   PODCAST SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.    Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/   More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PLAY CON SPONSORS Behold Games https://beholdgames.com.au/ Leder Games https://ledergames.com/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9

In this jam-packed episode, Conor takes the reins as host and is joined by Adrian and Joe to chat about what they've been playing, some solo deep-dives, party chaos, and emerging favourites. Joe's Long Weekend of Mayhem Joe dives into his recent experience playing Blood on the Clocktower over a long weekend with friends. Expect stories of bluffing, betrayal, and late-night accusations as he shares how this social deduction classic went down with his group—and whether any friendships survived the chaos! Conor Compiles... and Compiles Again Conor has been putting in serious time with Compile, getting in multiple plays of this clever and compact card game. He shares his thoughts on how it holds up after repeated plays, where it shines, and whether it's earned a permanent spot in his rotation. Adrian Goes Solo with The Anarchy Adrian has been digging deep into The Anarchy, especially in solo mode. He breaks down how the game works, what makes it stand out mechanically, and why it's kept him coming back to the table. If you're a solo gamer or a fan of crunchy historical themes, this one's for you. Plus, the team riffs on gameplay highlights, player dynamics, and what's exciting them in the hobby right now.   To vote for us for Best Podcast in the BGG Golden Geek Awards, go here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.  Spoiler: Adrian didn't win any games of Tang Garden despite what he thought happened....

This week, Joe, Jules and Lauren tuck into a mixed bag of gaming experiences. Jules has been dipping his fins into the Wingspan universe and getting back into Magic: The Gathering whilst being very excited about some upcoming IPs that are coming for his wallet. Joe has finally rejoined his weekly game group and had an absolutely kraken time bidding for the favour of gods in Cyclades. Lauren has been exploring a game that has her playing by the book in Artisans of Splendent Vale.  Timestamps: What we've been playing [0:01:08] Artisans of Splendent Vale [0:31:47] Cyclades [0:37:33] Question of the Pod: [0:48:52] Fired Up: [1:00:27] New Question of the Pod: What is your favourite board game trilogy and why Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Magic: The Gathering - https://boxardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-the-gathering  Flip 7 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7  Shuffle and Swing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414350/shuffle-and-swing  Strike - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123570/strike  Cyclades - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54998/cyclades  Artisans of Splendent Vale - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342062/artisans-of-splendent-vale  Finspan - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan  Schadenfreude - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324711/schadenfreude  Null & Nichtig - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/24771/null-and-nichtig  Odin - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406854/odin  Dogs of War - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158435/dogs-of-war  Castle Combo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo  Toy Battle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434654/toy-battle SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/  More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/  PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify. 

In this episode, Banana, Adrian and Conor are in the mood to reminisce about a HUGE gaming weekend for Adrian's 40th birthday. Adrian has fallen for The Gang, and by that he means not just the people at his birthday bash, but the game as well.  Meanwhile Conor has been battling head-to-head and having fun with one of his favourite TCG's without breaking the bank, in Altered.  Banana surprisingly enjoyed a game that prides itself on getting pleasure from other people's misery in Shadenfreude, and also got to have an unexpected try of a Kickstarter prototype!   Sizzling Games: The Gang [50:27] Altered [01:01:49]   Question of the Pod Recap: [1:14:42] New Question of the Pod: [1:20:57] Fired Up: [01:29:13]   New Question of the Pod: What board game would work well as a drinking game? How would it play?   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Flip 7 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Bristol 1350 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350 Schadenfreude https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324711/schadenfreude My Gold Mine https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331571/my-gold-mine SETI: Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence The Anarchy https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408637/the-anarchy Hadrian's Wall https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304783/hadrians-wall Scales of Fate https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437356/scales-of-fate The Edler Scrolls https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356080/the-elder-scrolls-betrayal-of-the-second-era The Gang https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411567/the-gang Altered https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397393/altered     Keep up to date with updates for Scales of Fate Late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/scales-of-fate?ref=discovery&term=sclaes%20of%20fate&total_hits=2&category_id=34     SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.   Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/   More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts

It wouldn't be Oceania month without Matthew Dunstan, who is closing in on the title for the most guest appearances on the podcast!  In this episode, Jules and Joe chat about Matthew's new YouTube channel, co-designing, and how he enjoys giving back to the board game design community.  We also hear about some upcoming games, the business of being a full-time board game designer, and which designer he'd like to co-design a game with!   Plenty of games have been hitting the table too. Jules is surprisingly taken with planning a Jazz Festival in Bebop, meanwhile, Joe and his friend Megs are newly married and not liking Conor's taste in furnishings in Decorum.   What we've been playing: [36:17]   Sizzling Games: Bebop [50:19]   Question of the Pod Recap: [59:25] New Question of the Pod: [1:03:46] Fired Up: [01:12:22]   New Question of the Pod: What game have you played that “shouldn't work”, but does?   Check out Matthew's You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewDunstan/featured   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:   Unpublished: Wolf and Raven https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/372404/wolf-and-raven Darn Socks (designed by Eris Elar of Delta Phase Games @deltaphasegames)   Published: The Sixth Realm https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401182/the-sixth-realm Dungeon's & Dragons: Builders of Balder's Gate https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428619/dungeons-and-dragons-builders-of-baldurs-gate Seas of Strife https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife Flip 7 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Decorum https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344554/decorum Mind Space https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377420/mind-space Disney Lorcana https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369646/disney-lorcana Bebop https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414349/bebop Hansa Teutonica https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43015/hansa-teutonica Mysthea https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/242653/mysthea Sausage Sizzle https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/118215/sausage-sizzle Perspectives https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400995/perspectives The Mind https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244992/the-mind Telestrations https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46213/telestrations     SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.   Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/   More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts

Continuing on with our Oceania theme, Conor and Dana Banana are back and chatting to Aussie designer, Craig E. Somerton.  Craig is still on a high after a successful Kickstarter with his first published game, Farm Hand.   He talks about his journey in board gaming and designing, and in particular, his affinity for trick-taking games.  He even hints at his new design!  As usual, when Conor and Banana get together, the episode is full of tangents that seem to go nowhere.  Somewhere in between, is the occasional nod to a classic game in Five Tribes and Agricola while Craig gives us his no.1 trick-taker of all time. As this episode was recorded in a post Cyclone Alfred time-warp, there is no Question of the Pod, but still lots of laughs and gaming conversation to enjoy!   Sizzling Games: Seas of Strife [1:12:18] Agricola [1:15:23]   Fired Up: [01:34:34]   Keep up to date about the Kickstarter for Farm Hand.  Check in to see if late pledges may open up in the future! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grailgames/grail-games-2025-pocket-game-collection   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:   Farm Hand https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/386860/farm-hand Texas Showdown https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/249044/texas-showdown Seas of Strife https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife Skull King https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150145/skull-king Carcassonne https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne Prey https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415092/prey Rainbow https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415090/rainbow Nanatoridori https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387388/nanatoridori Five Tribes https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes-the-djinns-of-naqala Agricola https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/200680/agricola-revised-edition Ra https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12/ra 7 Wonders Duel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts

Happy Oceania month! This week, Adrian and Lauren are joined by Jay Bendixen, designer of Surfs up and fellow Aussie as we talk about his design philosophy and upcoming games. Jay also gives his tips and insights into pitching games to publishers and going from prototype to published for small or even first time designers. We also chat about some of his upcoming designs and he plants some seeds of sweet excitement for some games about succulents and bees.  You can find out more about Jay's designs and works here: https://littlebriefcase.com/   New Question of the Pod: What's a unique board game mechanism that you've experienced and why did you like it? Timestamps: Interview with Jay [2:23] Games we've been playing [42:14] Flip 7 [57:50] Timber Town[1:08:02] Question of the Pod: [1:19:28] Fired Up: [1:36:40] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/384213/fromage  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373600/cthulhu-death-may-die-fear-of-the-unknown  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367517/la-famiglia-the-great-mafia-war  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town  SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ 

This week, Conor and Lauren are joined by Peter C Hayward, designer of podcast darling Things in Rings. Peter sports his blue beard talking about his approach to design, his plethora of upcoming releases, and his affinity for Pixar easter eggs. Then, Lauren shares her recent Button Shy escapades. Conor tells us about some prototypes from former podcast host Sarah which includes a disdain for onions and affinity for spirits. There is no Question of the Pod this week due to scheduling changes, but we'll return to our QotP segment in our next release. Outside that, there's still the usual chatter about what has been hitting our tables, and what has us fired up! You can find more about Peter's work and upcoming projects here: https://about.peterchayward.com/ Peter's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/peterchayward Fiction Design Diary: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/143572/designer-diary-fiction Timestamps Interview with Peter [0:01:08] More games we've been playing [1:01:05] Fired up [1:30:47] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Decrypto - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225694/decrypto Codenames - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames French Toast - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312633/french-toast Converge - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385975/converge-catalysts-of-change That Time You Killed Me – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344258/that-time-you-killed-me Things in Rings - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408547/things-in-rings Fiction - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380439/fiction Vegas Strip - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428638/vegas-strip Critter Kitchen - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393429/critter-kitchen Village Pillage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247342/village-pillage At the Helm - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/361598/at-the-helm Numbsters - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374541/numbsters SpaceShipped - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283792/spaceshipped Seasons of Rice - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256705/seasons-of-rice Circle the Wagons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/213266/circle-the-wagons Robotrick - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374866/robotrick Paladins of the West Kingdom – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266810/paladins-of-the-west-kingdom Cat in the Box - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-in-the-box-deluxe-edition Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game   Prototypes discussed: I Don't Like Onions The Spiritualists   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/    PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ    SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ 

In this episode, Adrian, Joe and Banana are in the hot seat.  Adrian, in his first episode back after the break, has lots to talk about. From his continued love of Age of Steam with his son and Mum, to channeling his inner Marlon Brando, and making offers they can't refuse in La Famiglia.   Joe is finally back online and setting up his “Board Game Bungalow”, while dabbling in a bit of feline rescue in Isle of Cats The Duel, all the while making sure that those cats stay well away from Adrian!  Meanwhile, Dana Banana is excited to chat about her being a “Fan of the Span”, with her take on Finspan. They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up!   New Question of the Pod: What is your board game "big-box coffin", and how will you get it to the table?   Sizzling Games: Isle of Cats The Duel: [37:26] Finspan: [45:21] La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War: [59:33]   Question of the Pod Recap: [1:11:15] New Question of the Pod: [1:15:45] Fired Up: [1:20:35]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:   Bristol 1350: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350 Age of Steam Congo/Sweden: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/241614/age-of-steam-expansion-congosweden That's Not a Hat: Pop Culture https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406663/thats-not-a-hat-pop-culture Tussie Mussie: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257614/tussie-mussie Circle the Wagons: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/213266/circle-the-wagons Skulls of Sedlec: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/303553/skulls-of-sedlec Decrypto: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225694/decrypto Codenames: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames Exit: The Abandoned Cabin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/203420/exit-the-game-the-abandoned-cabin Intarsia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422126/intarsia Seers Catalog: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415981/seers-catalog Sea, Salt and Paper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper Isle of Cats Duel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431718/the-isle-of-cats-duel Finspan: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367517/la-famiglia-the-great-mafia-war   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.   Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/   More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

In this episode, Conor and Dana Banana are back for their first episode of 2025, while Lauren has so much to talk about, she returns for another chat in back-to-back episodes. Lauren has us with our mouths open as she talks about her latest trick-taking game that has the weirdest theme we've heard in a while.  Conor has settled into his role as a hobo as he rummages through his bindle looking for goodies at 2am in Vagrantsong.  Meanwhile, Banana has fallen for Ryan Laukat as she tries to save the pack-turtle in her first experience with Red Raven Games in Creature Caravan.    They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up!   New Question of the Pod: What was your biggest gaming surprise of last year and what did you enjoy about it? Sizzling Games:   Xylotar [40.00] Vagrantsong [52:58] Creature Caravan [01:05:02]   Question of the Pod Recap: [01:16:43] New Question of the Pod: [01:24:18] Fired Up: [01:30:21]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Unpublished games: Tropical, I Can't Even. Pathogen: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369862/pathogen Root: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237182/root Fromage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/384213/fromage Flip 7: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 The Gang: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411567/the-gang Civolution: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400602/civolution Nekojima: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359029/nekojima Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374173/star-wars-the-deckbuilding-game Fairy Ring: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419074/fairy-ring Piles!:   https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400752/piles   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.   Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts

Join Jules and Lauren as they bring in the new year with what has been hitting their tables over the holidays. Jules' gaming appetite has him trying out the combo meal which is fit for a king in Castle Combo. Lauren has been wracking her brain to remember where she put Gandalf's staff and if it was next to that bowl of jelly in Wilmot's Warehouse.   They also share the community responses from out last Question of the Pod, and get excited about the new year in this week's question, and share what has them fired up! New Question of the Pod: What is your most anticipated game of 2025 Timestamps: Castle Combo [18:31] Wilmot's Warehouse [27:33] Question of the Pod: [40:25] Fired Up: [53:33] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Join us for Play Con from 11-13 July 2025 at the Southern Sydney Event Centre. Tickets are on sale now! You can find tickets and more information here: https://play-con.com/ Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Cascadero - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401216/cascadero  Black Rose Wars Rebirth - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342444/black-rose-wars-rebirth  Bebop - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414349/bebop  Witness - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422120/witness-on-the-trail-of-the-chameleon  Zenith - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424219/zenith  Castle Combo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo  Wilmot's Warehouse - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424975/wilmots-warehouse  The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ 

This is it. The episode you've been waiting for. The whole crew is back together one last time for 2024, continuing the countdown of our Top 10 Games. There are so many great games in our Top 5s, and more than a few surprises. Thanks to everyone for your support in 2024. We can't wait to return in 2025 with more games, more shenanigans, and more Board Game BBQ. 5 [01:50] 4 [18:30] 3 [35:25] 2 [51:05] 1 [1:11:00]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community.  **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

The whole crew is back together for Episode 324 as we count down our Top 10 Games. And you know that when the whole team gets together chaos isn't far behind. This week we share our top 10-6, and then next week we will reveal our 5-1.   10 [14:00] 9 [29:30] 8 [44:55] 7 [1:04:55] 6 [1:23:35]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Episode 323: Awkward Guests, The Light in the Mist. On this week's Episode, Dan and Dana have to take the reins at short notice while Adrian is recuperating.  Dan has been trying to get rid of all his ‘midden' as a Scottish Farmer in Skara Brae, only to find he is perhaps better suited to being Captain Obvious or a super sleuth in Awkward Guests.  Meanwhile, Dana has been mulling over whether her daughter's fear of electrocution has trumped her love of Brie in My Favourite Things.  This of course comes a distant second to a good-looking tarot deck with a twist in The Light in the Mist.   There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.   New Question of the Pod: Stuck for stocking stuffer ideas?  Give us your recommendations!   Sizzling Games: Awkward Guests: (42:55) The Light in the Mist: (57:09)   Question of the Pod Recap: (1:12:27) Fired Up: (1:24:57)   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Skara Brae: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408636/skara-brae My Favourite Things: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188530/my-favourite-things Captain Obvious: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423533/captain-obvious Magic Maze Tower: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396749/magic-maze-tower Flip 7: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Awkward Guests: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188866/awkward-guests-the-walton-case The Light in the Mist: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341519/the-light-in-the-mist Blank: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231824/blank     **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by: Advent Games: http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples:https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ Planepita on KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2093714316/planepita/?ref=kicktraq   **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

This week Jules, Joe and Lauren wax lyrical about the games hitting their table recently, with some very sizzling and some lukewarm receptions. Jules has been practicing his dexterity skills in Nekojima - a game about installing electricity poles without crossing or touching their cables. Joe pieces together all the information to share his perspective on Perspectives - a game about solving mysteries while sharing limited information with friends. To round us off, Lauren and Jules discuss their mixed feelings with the very beautiful looking Rats of Wistar.  They also share the community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, anticipate what games they could play in this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week! New Question of the Pod: What game are you dying to get off your shelf of shame, and how will you get it played? Timestamps: Nekojima [0:26:27] Perspectives [0:32:58] Rats of Wistar [0:42:07] Question of the Pod: [0:57:24] Fired Up: [1:09:55] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421006/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth  Arcs - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs  The String Railway Collection - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391720/the-string-railway-collection  Kiri-ai: The Duel - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387769/kiri-ai-the-duel  Exceed Fighting System - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224483/exceed-fighting-system  Pixies - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411875/pixies  Yokai Septet - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251433/yokai-septet  Speakeasy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375459/speakeasy  Nekojima - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359029/nekojima  Perspectives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400995/perspectives  Rats of Wistar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387780/rats-of-wistar  SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ 

In this week's podcast, Conor, Adrian and Joe serve up a slew of games. Adrian goes off the rails with an amuse-bouche sizzle of Age of Steam, before diving into a game of drafting and collecting sets in Sea, Salt & Paper. Joe has been playing his cards just right to build up his resources in 51st State – a game with a theme that definitely has nothing to do with current world events and everything is absolutely fine. Conor rounds it off with a war – in SPACE. He talks through the Undaunted series of games including its most recent standalone Undaunted 2200: Callisto. You'd think those corporations would be happier given they're fighting over the moon.  We then turn to our recap of last week's question of the pod, and what is getting us fired up lately.  New Question of the Pod: What games are on your Christmas wish list? Timestamps: Games we've been playing [0:01:24] Sea, Salt & Paper [0:45:18] 51st State [0:54:57] Undaunted Series [1:02:09] Question of the pod [1:11:35] Fired up [1:22:25] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Codex Naturalis – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314503/codex-naturalis  Skate Summer – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/353815/skate-summer   Courtisans – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402283/courtisans   White Castle – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371942/the-white-castle.  Age of Steam – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-of-steam.  Dead Cells – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380135/dead-cells-the-rogue-lite-board-game   Cheers to the Governor – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404048/cheers-to-the-governor   That's Not a Hat – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375651/thats-not-a-hat   Civolution – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400602/civolution   Sea, Salt & Paper – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper   51st State – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/73369/51st-state   Imperial Settlers – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/154203/imperial-settlers   Undaunted Normandy – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/268864/undaunted-normandy   Undaunted 2200: Callisto – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401978/undaunted-2200-callisto   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ 

In this episode, Dana takes the host seat, joined by Adrian and Lauren, as they share their highlights from the latest Brisbane Game Day! The trio dives into the vibrant atmosphere, heartfelt gratitude for the incredible volunteers, and a huge thank-you to the amazing community who made the event unforgettable. They also discuss the smorgasbord of games they played during the event, sharing stories, strategies, and laughter from the tables. Tune in for their insights on standout titles and memorable moments.   Sizzling Games:   Dana dives into the world of Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth, sharing her love for its epic duels and thematic gameplay. Lauren revisits a modern classic with Bus, reflecting on its brain-burning decisions and timeless design. With Adrian chiming in about his favorite Japanese games and his adventures in trying out new mechanics, this episode is packed with fun banter, thoughtful game talk, and plenty of laughs.   Whether you joined us at Brisbane Game Day or want to hear about some exciting games, Episode 320 is the perfect listen!   Sizzling games are   The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth (00:53:30)   Bus (01:06:01)      APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----

Get ready to dive into the latest episode as Adrian and Conor (our beloved Donkey and Shrek duo) are joined by the one and only Carl Van Ostrand for a lively, laughter-packed episode! In this Episode: Conor dives into “Conservas” – Conor brings us some canned goodness with Conservas, a game inspired by the culinary world of Portuguese tinned fish. Who knew sardines could be so strategic? But it's not just fishy puns and packaging – this game is a deep dive into unique set collection with a side of savory strategy. Adrian takes us to “Windmill Valley” – Adrian introduces us to Windmill Valley, a whimsical, pastoral escape that combines the scenic beauty of countryside villages with relaxing resource management. Carl brings the ocean to the table with “Kelp” – Carl shares insights on Kelp, an immersive and atmospheric game where players navigate the undersea world. Think survival meets symbiosis as you explore marine mysteries, form alliances with underwater creatures, and strategize to thrive in a beautifully crafted ecosystem. Tune in for all the laughs, banter, and maybe even a little bit of singing (we see you, Donkey). Don't miss this episode if you're curious about coastal adventures, curious card games, or just love hearing Conor and Adrian's dynamic Shrek-and-Donkey energy!   Carl Van Ostrand Episode 138 Board Game BBQ podcast apple and podbean   Sizzling games are   Windmill Valley (00:42:30)   Conservas (00:49:45)   Kelp (01:02:01)      APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----

This week, Dana, Lauren and Joe run through the their gaming highs and lows over the past few weeks following on from PAX and local game days. Joe takes a break from Overwatch 2 to tell us about avoiding a fall from grace in Courtisans. Lauren has been answering movie trivia questions badly in Blockbuster. Dana has been taming beasts, though not her own, to create the best minions in The Vale of Eternity.  They also share the community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, share their gripes with this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week! New Question of the Pod: How do you manage a board game slump? Timestamps: Sizzling Games: Blockbuster [0:35:30] Courtisans [0:42:27] The Vale of Eternity [0:49:29] Question of the Pod: [1:01:54] Fired Up: [1:17:50] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Nyet! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1107/nyet  Cheers to the Governor - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404048/cheers-to-the-governor  Curses - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5298/curses  Seas of Strife - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife   Pixies - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411875/pixies  Things in Rings - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408547/things-in-rings  Landmarks - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421374/landmarks  Paranormal Detectives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/280136/paranormal-detectives  Blockbuster - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/272438/blockbuster  Courtisans - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402283/courtisans  The Vale of Eternity - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385529/the-vale-of-eternity  Ultimate Voyage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380782/ultimate-voyage  Pictures - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284108/pictures  Five Tribes - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes-the-djinns-of-naqala  Fantasy Realms - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223040/fantasy-realms    SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Join Conor, Adrian and Dan as they recap their past week of gaming which includes cooperative deduction, burying bodies, and a touch of spellcasting. In Sizzling Games, Adrian has been fighting factions for favour, Dan has been switching sashimi for some sushi selections, and Conor heralds his hectic Halloween happenings. They also share the community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, share their gripes with this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week! New Question of the Pod: What game outstays its welcome at max player count, and why?   Sizzling Games: Circadians: Chaos Order [38:25] Maki Master [52:34] Conor's latest DnD adventure [1:00:25]   Question of the Pod: [1:14:32] Fired Up: [1:29:48]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: The Shipwreck Arcana (2017)  Lords of Vegas (2024)  Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle (2016)  The Bloody Inn (2015)  Peas (2023) NanaToriDori (2023)  Circadians: Chaos Order (2022)  Maki Master (2024)    **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. Check them out at https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

In this week's episode, Mitch, Conor and Dana continue to reminisce about PAX, in particular the food, the games and the people they met.  Conor is enamoured with his purchase and subsequent play of Dead Cells in a monster solo session. Mitch is still feeling surprisingly upbeat after his defeat at one of the hit prototype games at PAX, Tropical. Meanwhile, Dana is desperately trying to get off the island wondering what on earth, the Pope and Oysters have in common, in Landmarks They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up - Mitch in particular!   New Question of the Pod: What games make you feel dumb and why?   Sizzling Games: Dead Cells [51:54] Tropical [01:04:17] Landmarks [01:11:04]   Question of the Pod: [01:25:09] Fired Up: [01:39:06]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Altered -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397393/altered Monikers -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers Unconscious Mind-https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329500/unconscious-mind Comic Hunters https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322616/comic-hunters Bristol 1350 -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350 Disney Lorcana -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369646/disney-lorcana   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/    More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts  

Join us as we podcast live from PAX Australia 2024. Not only did we have the chance to play some of the latest games, but we also had the privilege to talk to some of Australia's newest and brightest game designers. So we're bringing you the scoop on some of the hottest new games in development. Thanks to the team at PAX Australia for having us again this year. We really love coming to PAX and catching up with the community. We already can't wait until next year!!   Hunted By A God [11:35] Oracle [13:25] Crane [16:30] Heckle Havoc [19:45] Trip of the Day [23:50] The Score [41:30] Architects [43:10] Tropical [53:05] Fight With Spirit [59:20]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  

This week Dana, Conor and Adrian talk about what has been hitting their tables. Adrian has been digging his way into new business and shooting his shot in Overwatch 2. Conor is proving that distance makes the heart grow fonder, drafting cards in distant lands in Faraway. Dana has been gaming to commemorate R U Okay Day, and runs us through her epic experiences with the space strategy game Andromeda's Edge.   They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, share their thoughts on a polarising gaming genre, all before before sharing what's got them fired up? New Question of the Pod: What do you think about real-time games Timestamps: Faraway[0:40:01] Andromeda's Edge [0:50:15] Question of the Pod: [01:17:23] Fired Up: [01:30:47] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Captain Sonar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171131/captain-sonar  Conservas - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402024/conservas  Concordia - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia  Andromeda's Edge - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358661/andromedas-edge  Faraway - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385761/faraway SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Lauren, Dan, and Adrian navigate the maze of exciting games this week, as they share what's been happening on and off the table since they were last on the pod, including personal news on several fronts. In Sizzling Games, Adrian crafts cool characters for clever quests, and Dan manages his many marsupials. They also recap your favourite game night snacks from last week's Question of the Pod, share their failures with this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week! New Question of the Pod: When was the last time you forgot the rules to one of your favourite games? Sizzling Games: The Elder Scrolls [45:05] Koala Rescue Club [1:07:30]   Question of the Pod: [1:15:55] Fired Up: [1:25:48]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Fiction (2023), Harmonies (2024), Quoridor Pac Man (2024), Coffee Rush (2023), Darwin's Journey (2023), Confronting The Darkness (2024), The Elder Scrolls (2024), Koala Rescue Club (2024) , Maki Master (2024), Cafe Baras (2024), Diced Veggies (2023), Eye My Favourite Things (2015),    **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Join Mitch and Jules, with special guests Matt Riddle and Adam Hill from Motor City Gameworks, we dive into some fresh new titles and all the fun that comes with the hobby! First up, it's River Valley Glassworks - a beautiful new game of glass token collection and placement. They discuss Beyond the Horizon, the sequel to Beyond the Sun, which is launching soon at Essen. They also dish out our thoughts on the dos and don'ts of board game etiquette and tackle one of the most controversial topics: the ultimate board game snacks. They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, get their salivary glands working overtime with this week's question, before sharing what's got them fired up! New Question of the Pod: What are your favourite game night snacks? Question of the Pod: [1:22:34] Fired Up: [1:44:08] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Join Conor, Dan, and Mitch for an episode filled with mirth, mystery, and manic fun as they crank up the wise cracks with another weekly dose of gaming goodness that you won't want to miss! They tackle the thrilling twists of Lords of Vegas, where players vie to build and bolster their casinos along the Strip in a game of high stakes and high spirits. Then, prepare for a spine-tingling adventure with Spectral, a deduction delight where teams must unravel riddles and seek out hidden treasures within a haunted mansion. They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, get a few things off their chest with this week's question, before sharing what's got them fired up! New Question of the Pod: What are your Top 3 rules of board game etiquette for game night? Sizzling Games: Lords of Vegas [39:00] Spectral [56:05]   Question of the Pod: [1:12:45] Fired Up: [1:38:00]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Wandering Towers (2022), A Gentle Rain (2021), Draft & Write Records (2024), Bandida (2020), Survive: Escape from Atlantis (2010), Lords of Vegas (2024), Spectral (2024), Skara Brae and The Anarchy, Dragon Eclipse    **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

In this week's episode, Conor, Jules and Joe share what has been hitting their tables. Jules gives us a blast from the past revisiting his humble beginnings with Magic: The Gathering. Joe has been enjoying his latest cup of tea rainy day game in Umbrella, though some of the strategy went over his head. Conor takes the best of both, stirring up storms with an even bigger throwback to the iconic PRG, Dungeons & Dragons.  There's also the Question of the Pod, what has us fired up lately, and all the regular podcast shenanigans.  New Question of the Pod: What are your thoughts on the popularity of RPGs compared to board games? Timestamps: Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow [34:40] Umbrella [46:58] Dungeons & Dragons [0:52:20] Question of the Pod Recap: [1:08:12] What has us fired up? [1:15:26] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Art Society - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/395375/art-society  Linx - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399757/linx  Cutlass - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/232588/cutlass  Unsettled - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290484/unsettled  Rebel Princess - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381249/rebel-princess  Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425700/magic-the-gathering-bloomburrow  Umbrella - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402125/umbrella  SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ 

Welcome to Episode 309 of the Board Game BBQ podcast! In this episode, Adrian is joined by co-hosts Dana and Lauren as they dive into another fun-filled discussion of sizzling games and much more. Lauren kicks things off with her sizzling game of the week, Last Bastion—a cooperative tower-defense game with intense decision-making and a fantasy theme. Then, Dana brings a charming city-building game to the table with Dorfromantik, inspired by the popular video game. The team also introduces this week's Question of the Pod, where we ask the community to share their thoughts and opinions. And that's not all! We also enjoy our new segment, #FireUp, where the hosts share what they're most excited or passionate about in the world of board games. Find out what Adrian, Dana, and Lauren are #FireUp about this week! Don't miss this jam-packed episode filled with gaming insights, sizzling hot takes, and all the latest from the BGBBQ crew!   Sizzling games are   Last Bastion (00:45:46) Dorfromantik (00:59:20)      APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----

In this week's episode, Joe, Jules and Lauren share what has been hitting their tables. Jules is back after a break and is still riding the high from Gen Con (in more ways than one). Joe has been playing a game with a grandma featuring a bazooka from the one and only Dr. Lauren has been frantically drawing things terribly.  There's also the Question of the Pod and a brand new segment which includes exonerating hosts from some unfulfilled oaths, and instead pumping each other up with what has them fired up!  New Question of the Pod: What's got you fired up? Timestamps: Pictomania [29:05] Escalation! [35:40] Things in Rings [39:45] Question of the Pod Recap: [0:52:45] What has us fired up? [0:58:15] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Rock Hard: 1977 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402679/rock-hard-1977   Oceans - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/232414/oceans   Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/296345/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-the-baker-str  Beyond the Sun - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317985/beyond-the-sun  Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390092/ticket-to-ride-legacy-legends-of-the-west  Things in Rings - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408547/things-in-rings  Pictomania - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/98229/pictomania  Doodle Dash - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334379/doodle-dash  Escalation! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/26884/escalation **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

In this bitter-sweet episode Def is hyped up to sizzle the space opera that is Arcs. It is also his final sizzle as he announces that he is leaving the podcast. So in honour of Def's departure, some of the original BBQ crew return to say goodbye. Def has been such an integral part of the podcast since its inception over four years ago, and his insightful musings about this hobby will be sorely missed. Best of luck, Def. We love you, mate.   New Question of the Pod: What is your favourite 'Def' moment from the podcast? Sizzling Games: Arcs (2024) [4:00] Question of the Pod Recap: [45:45]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

This week Adrian, Dana and Joe are sharing the latest to be hitting their tables. Adrian has been playing a favourite trick taker and the experience was a Nyet positive overall. Dana has been collecting sets and boosting her economy in the latest game to kill Splendor, Star Tycoon. It's raining ramen over in Melbourne as Joe powers his merchants and ships goods in Yokohama.  There's also the Question of the Pod, some attempts to Swear an Oath, and the usual antics.  New Question of the Pod: How do you feel about expansions that contain 'patches' or 'fixes' for board games? Timestamps: Games we've been playing (0:05:53) Yokohama (0:32:28) Star Tycoon (0:40:30) Nyet! (0:49:16) Question of the Pod Recap: (1:03:50) Swear An Oath: (1:15:02) Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Stick 'Em Obsession The Red Cathedral Expeditions Monikers Paku Paku Sausage Sizzle SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. PATREON For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ 

Join Dan, Mitch and Joe as the fellas share the games that have been hitting their table (and sometimes missing the mark) this week. In our Sizzling Games segment Joe is balancing building with bonuses, Mitch has a palmful of powerful potions, and Dan is swiping sardines from the seas. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast. New Question of the Pod: What is your earliest board gaming memory?   Sizzling Games: Ginkgopolis [37:00] Palm Laboratory [43:16] Conservas [58:32]   Question of the Pod Recap: [1:08:20] Swear An Oath: [1:27:03]   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars (2020), Circadians: Chaos Order (2022), Through The Desert (1998), Blitzkreig! (2019), Dieson Crusoe (2022), Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble (2024), Ginkgopolis (2012), Palm Laboratory (2024), Conservas (2024), Fast Forward: Fear (2017), Fast Forward: Flee (2017)    **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

This episode is tighter than a freshly tuned guitar string! Dana and Conor, welcome back the maestro of cardboard creations, Dave Beck. He's not just fiddling around - he's here to talk about his latest masterpiece currently rocking Kickstarter: "Luthier"! Get ready to tune into the secrets of crafting a hit board game, roast some juicy tips for running a sizzling Kickstarter campaign, and savor the flavor of success in the board game publishing world. It's a full-course gaming feast with a side of strings! Don't miss this episode - it's sure to strike a chord with game designers and players alike! Remember: In board games, as in BBQ, it's all about having the right ingredients and knowing how to play with fire! There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.   New Question of the Pod: If you could own any piece of board game memorabilia what would it be?   Sizzling Games: Rock Hard 1977 - 00:48:57 Circadians Chaos Order - 00:53:25   Question of the Pod Recap: 01:02:21 Swear An Oath: 01:17:36   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.   **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Join us in Episode 303 as Joe hosts for the first time, with Dana and Adrian co-hosting. Fresh off the exhilarating first-ever Play Con board game convention, we share our thoughts and experiences from the long weekend. Dana dives into her playthrough of Faiyum, while Adrian hilariously recounts his embarrassing moments with Dice Fishing: Roll and Catch. Meanwhile, Joe shares his surprise encounter with the auction area control game, Skyrise. Don't miss this lively and entertaining catch-up session on all things Play Con! We also discuss the QOTP from episode 301 and bring a QOTP for this episode. Sizzling games are   Faiyum (00:49:07) Skyrise (01:00:11)   Dice Fishing: Roll and Catch (01:07:30)        APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----

Welcome to Episode 302 of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! This episode is packed with exciting board game discussions and due to a time dilation feels like an epic adventure akin to Avengers: Endgame.   Adrian is back from Japan and has been diving deep into the world of Japanese board games. He couldn't resist sharing his experience with his sizzling game "Deep Sea Adventure." Adrian hints at continuing his exploration of more Japanese games in upcoming episodes.   Dana had the opportunity to play her first prototype game from Paverson Games, titled "Luthier." While she teases more information about Luthier for later, her sizzling game of the week is "Gizmo." Tune in to hear Dana's thoughts on this intriguing game and what makes it stand out.   Jules has been immersed in the game "La Famiglia." He shares his love for the theme, area control mechanics, and the engaging 2 vs 2 gameplay. Listen as Jules delves into why "La Famiglia" has captivated his interest and how it plays out on the table.   La Famiglia (00:46:46) Gizmos (00:58:33) Deep Sea Adventure (01:09:47)        APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----

Fire up your dice and grab a cold one, because it's time for another mouth-watering episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! On the Grill This Week: Mitch saddles up and gallops into the world of Raiders of Scythia. Will this game be a feast fit for a nomadic warrior, or will it leave him feeling like yesterday's leftovers? Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble! Conor stirs the pot with his review of Quacks of Quedlinburg. Will this potion-brewing bonanza be a delicious delight or a recipe for disaster? Elementary, my dear barbecue lovers! Lauren dons her deerstalker and puffs on her pipe to unravel the secrets of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast. New Question of the Pod: How do you feel about mean games? and why? Sizzling Games: Raiders of Scythia: 42:00 Quacks of Quedlinberg: 00:53:01 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: 01:01:37 Question of the Pod Recap: 01:13:12 Swear An Oath: 01:27:20 Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We've got a Patreon! By joining, you'll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we're passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We're so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don't contribute if it'll cause financial stress. But if you'd like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

It's the 300th episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast, and we're firing up the fun! The whole gang is here to celebrate as we take a wild ride down memory lane, reliving 300 episodes and four years of game-loving madness. Def is ready to dazzle with some juicy stats, and we've got surprise guest appearances from some friends we have made along the way. A massive shout-out to our fantastic community for sticking with us through all the hijinks and hilarity, and a huge thank you to our Patreons for your unwavering support. All nine of us had an absolute blast recording this retrospective, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much!   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

This week Mitch, Lauren and Dan run through what has been hitting their tables. Mitch has had in wife in stitches after a game of Monikers. Dan has been enjoying quiet solitude, conven the time of his life trying to defend the villagers in Witchcraft! Lauren has been enjoying a classic card game that is one in a chameleon with Coloretto.    After that we've got the regularly scheduled Question of the Pod, and some moderately successful oaths.   New Question of the Pod: Tell us about a time a game had you in stitches.   Timestamps: Games we've been playing (0:01:33) Monikers (00:41:33) Witchcraft! (00:52:34) Coloretto (01:06:48) Question of the Pod Recap (01:14:00) Swear An Oath (01:26:20)   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Windmill Valley - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/403441/windmill-valley  Dragonkeepers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383109/dragonkeepers  Yokohama - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/196340/yokohama  Distilled - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295895/distilled  Andean Abyss - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91080/andean-abyss  Prussian Rails - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35285/prussian-rails  Hive - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2655/hive  Ice Cool - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/177524/icecool  Monikers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers  Witchcraft! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383499/witchcraft  Coloretto - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5782/coloretto    **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Conor, Def, and Joe jostle jovially about their latest gaming escapades. First up, Joe regales us with his rendezvous in the realm of Rebirth, Reiner Knizia's latest offering which is still taking late pledges on Kickstarter. Def delves into the daring deeds of Pendragon, brace yourselves for battles, betrayals, and bountiful banter as he recounts his quest for the coveted crown, and Conor casts his comedic contortions on Mythic Mischief, a game that is very chess like, or is it cheff like? So, settle in, my merry gamers, and let the playful puns flow freely! It's sure to be another rollicking romp through the realm of tabletop tomfoolery. All that, plus the Question of the Pod, Swear An Oath, and the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ.   We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What's your favourite convention game? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.   And as always, we Swear an Oath.   Question of the Pod: What's your preferred way of learning a board game?   Sizzling Games: Rebirth 36:42 Pendragon 45:47 Mythic Mischief 01:07:30     Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **PLAY CON** https://play-con.com/   Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/560221262951198   Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089725563211   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.   **PATREON** Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Episode 297 In this episode your hosts Adrian, Dana, and Jules are diving deep into the cardboard cosmos to explore three exciting titles: No Thanks!, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze, and Soda Smugglers. Get ready to embark on a journey of strategy and fun as they dissect these games while injecting their discussions with a healthy dose of laughter and camaraderie. With an epic QOTP and Oath segment we hope you all enjoy listening. No Thanks! (00:41:05) Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze (00:51:12) Soda Smugglers (01:02:57)          APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----

This week Dan, Dana and Lauren are talking about what games have been hitting their table. We ask Dan what's in your head and your wallet, Dana is celebrating Christmas in June, and Lauren is at war with a robot named Rick.  There's also the Question of the Pod, and we boldly go where 295 podcasts have also gone before in Swearing an Oath. This and the usual Board Game BBQ antics.  New Question of the Pod: If you could only play one board game for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? Sizzling Games: Games we've been playing (0:01:18) Santa's Workshop (0:31:29) The Walking Dead: Surrounded (0:40:05) Robotrick (0:48:44) Question of the Pod Recap: (0:58:40) Swear An Oath: (1:05:25) There are only a handful of tickets left for PlayCon. Head to https://play-con.com/ and grab yours fast! Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Cascadero - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401216/cascadero  Cascadito - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401217/cascadito  Ultimate Railroads - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329591/ultimate-railroads  Robotrick - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374866/robotrick  Santa's Workshop - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/353942/santas-workshop-second-edition  The Walking Dead: Surrounded - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406591/the-walking-dead-surrounded  The Bloody Inn - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/180593/the-bloody-inn  Woodcraft - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/355093/woodcraft  The Quest for El Dorado - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/217372/the-quest-for-el-dorado  Almost Innocent - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359838/almost-innocent  **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ 

This week Dan, Adrian and Dana are back and have taken a Panadol for their ailments so they can share their favourite games of the past month. In Sizzling Games, Dana is strategically stocking shimmering silver, Adrian is assembling ambitious aqueducts against an adversary, and Dan is collecting cozy creations for clever critters. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast. New Question of the Pod: What game do you use to introduce new people to modern board gaming, and why?   Sizzling Games: Kutna Hora: City of Silver (33:00) Barrage: New Lands - Duel (44:35) Creature Comforts (56:20)   Question of the Pod Recap: (1:14:08) Swear An Oath: (1:29:33)   Check out the assortment of Unmatched characters here: https://unmatched.cards/ There are only a handful of tickets left for PlayCon. Head to https://play-con.com/ and grab yours fast! Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Unmatched: Tales to Amaze (2023), Zombie Teenz Evolution (2020), Bardwood Grove (2024), Faraway (2023), Lost In The Shuffle (2023), Beer and Bread (2022), Star Wars: Bounty Hunters (2024), Kutna Hora: The City of Silver (2023), Barrage: New Lands - Duel (2024), Creature Comforts (2022)   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games  (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

This week Lauren and Joe are joined by special guest Emily Roser from Shut Up & Sit Down and Emily and Things. We hear all about her journey into the board game space and her unique approach to game reviews. She also gives us insight into her identity as a trans woman in the board game community in the wake of joining SU&SD. We are so appreciative of her grace and candour. Then we dive into all the games we've been playing. Joe runs through the heap of games from his recent Brisbane trip. Emily talks about the best of the Oink series, including a new game for Lauren to use in therapy.  After that we've got the regularly scheduled Question of the Pod, and we attempt to fulfil some of our oaths. New Question of the Pod: What is your favourite piece of board game related trivia Timestamps: Interview with Emily (0:01:11) Games we've been playing(0:42:19) Question of the Pod Recap (1:11:30) Swear An Oath (1:15:55) PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out! Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Dro Polter - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/405537/dropolter  Teotihuacan - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/229853/teotihuacan-city-of-gods  Voidfall - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337627/voidfall  Decorum - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344554/decorum  Sail - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377470/sail  Skyrise - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/298231/skyrise **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

In Episode 293, your hosts Jules, Conor, and Mitch are diving deep into the cardboard cosmos to explore three thrilling titles: El Grande, Little Town, and Bardwood Grove. Get ready to embark on a journey of strategy and excitement as they dissect these games with the precision of seasoned surgeons, injecting their discussions with a healthy dose of laughter and camaraderie. Alongside their game reviews, the BBQ crew is shaking things up by concocting their very own lexicon for the board gaming realm, they're brewing up a storm of fresh terminology to add a dash of zest to your gaming conversations. This episode promises to be a whirlwind of excitement. So sit back, relax and let the good times roll!   We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: How does Board Gaming affect your mental health? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.   And as always, we Swear an Oath.   Question of the Pod: What's your favourite blend of mechanics?   Sizzling Games: Bardwood Grove(00:44:32), Little Town(00:52:50), El Grande(00:59:54)   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **PLAY CON** https://play-con.com/   Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/560221262951198   Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089725563211   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.   **PATREON** Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Episode 292: Discussion on Mental Health, Knarr, Let's Go! To Japan This week Lauren, Dana and Jules chat about a really important topic - how mental health and board gaming affect one another. We dive into some personal stories, as well as sharing our thoughts on the positives and negatives of mental health in the board game space. After that, we get into some sizzles! Has Jules been leading a band of vikings? Knarr yeah. Dana has been feeding her travel bug pouring over the beautiful components in Let's Go! To Japan. After that we've got the regularly scheduled Question of the Pod, and we make some new oaths.  New Question of the Pod: How does board gaming affect your mental health? Timestamps: Mental Health and Board Games (0:00:59) Knarr (0:54:20) Let's Go! To Japan (1:00:53) Question of the Pod Recap (1:12:26) Swear An Oath (1:21:48) PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out! Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

This week Dana, Def and Lauren chat about the eclectic mix of games hitting their tables. Dana is bursting at the seams with a backlog of games to discuss! Back from India she is leading more pilgrimages for villagers in Arborea. Def is battling his way through his oath to play all his GMT games and has a stab at Caesar in Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar. Lauren is trying to work out if a ruler and toilet brush are in fact the same length in The Same Game.  After that we've got the regularly scheduled Question of the Pod, and we actually fulfill some of our oaths this time.  New Question of the Pod: What are your predictions for the BGG light, medium and heavy game of the year and why?   Timestamps: Games we've been playing (0:03:33) Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar (0:37:06 ) The Same Game (0:52:35) Arborea (00:59:32) Question of the Pod Recap (1:09:04) Swear An Oath (1:19:06) PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out! Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Dracula vs Van Helsing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381278/dracula-vs-van-helsing  MicroMacro Crime City: Bonus Box - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400114/micromacro-crime-city-bonus-box  Bark Avenue - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/343684/bark-avenue  Sky Rockets - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/398684/skyrockets-festivals-of-fire  Let's Go! To Japan - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/368173/lets-go-to-japan  Arborea - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371077/arborea  Falling Sky: The Gallic Revolt Against Caesar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/163154/falling-sky-the-gallic-revolt-against-caesar  The Same Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396542/the-same-game   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Adrian, Dan, and Mitch masterfully meander through an awesome array of amazing adventures. They delightfully discourse on the daring dragon domain of Wyrmspan, boldly brave the bewildering battlements of 7th Citadel, and skillfully scrutinize the salty shores of Salton Sea. But that's not all - these bodacious board game bros courageously confront the cruel crucible of Cruel Necessity and dramatically deliberate the matchless majesty of Match of the Century. It's a pun-packed, paradoxically playful podcast packed with passionate perspectives on these preeminent play pursuits. Prepare to be promptly and powerfully propelled into pure paroxysms of tabletop euphoria!   We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: Which board game would make the most interesting movie or TV show? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.   And as always, we Swear an Oath.   Question of the Pod: What makes an RPG game and RPG game?   Sizzling Games: Sleeping Gods: 7th Citadel (01:08:35), Wyrmspan (01:13:12)   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 **PLAY CON** https://play-con.com/   Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/560221262951198   Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089725563211   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.   **PATREON** Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Def, Jules and Joe are back this week to discuss some the hotness in board games at the moment. In Sizzling Games, Joe has been building a blossoming Barcelona, Jules has been harbouring harmonious habitats, and Def has been initiating innovative inventions. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.   New Question of the Pod: Which board game would make the best TV show or movie? Sizzling Games: Barcelona (26:00) Harmonies (37:45) Inventions (48:15)   Question of the Pod Recap: (1:11:04) Swear An Oath: (1:21:34)   PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out! Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Knarr (2023), Mythwind (2024), Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood (2022), Through The Ages (2015), Tallywood Rally (2024), ARCS (2024), Barcelona (2023), Harmonies (2024), Inventions: Evolution of Ideas (2024)    **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. **PATREON** For as little as US$5 a month you can get access to exclusive podcast episodes, as well as other special Patron events scheduled throughout the year. There is even an exclusive Patron-only channel on our Discord where all of our US$10 members chat regularly with the BGBBQ Team and help shape the podcast. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2024. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ

Episode 288   Welcome back to the Board Game BBQ Podcast, your one-stop destination for all things board games and tabletop fun! In this sizzling episode, Mitch, Joe, and Adrian are firing up the grill to discuss some exciting games. From fine art to strategic train management and ending on roll 'n' writes, we've got it all covered! Adrian does a deep dive into Age of Steam, a classic board game that challenges players to build and manage railway networks in the industrial age. Mitch delves into the game mechanics, explaining how players draft dice to construct buildings, attract tourists, and manage their resources in New Orleans. Joe steps up next to showcase Art Society, a visually stunning board game that puts players in the shoes of aspiring art admirers. Don't forget this week's QotP and Swear an Oath!!   Sizzling Games   Art Society (00:41:27)   Age of Steam (00:47:11)   French Quarter (01:01:08)        APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----à Please leave us a review or just a star rating on apple podcasts it really does help us a lot      Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   **SPONSORS** Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.   **PATREON** Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022. Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page. Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   **SOCIALS** Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ