This week Dan, Conor and Lauren chat about all the games they played on their recent board game getaway to Brisbane. Lauren has been shooting her shot in Wind the Film!, Dan takes us on a tour of Draft & Write Records, and Conor is scooping up crystals and points...
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281 – Special guest Richard Garfield
Jules, Joe and Buffsquatch welcome a special guest to the BBQ, Richard Garfield. Probably best known for creating a little card game called Magic: The Gathering, Richard shares with the crew a bit about his history in the hobby of gaming, his views and methods for...
280 – Evacuation, Wandering Wizards, Mini Express
In this week’s bombastic episode! We give a huge warm welcome to Joe the newest member of the BGBBQ team!!! Please reach out on our Facebook and Discord to give him a gold old fashions BGBBQ welcome. In gaming news Conor is in the hosting seat trying to keep everyone...
276 – Lost Ruins of Arnak: Expedition Leaders, Siege of Valeria, Harvest
In this episode, Conor, Mitch and Lauren tuck into all sorts of games they have been playing over the new years break. Before getting into sizzles, they dive into the recent game of Alice is Missing played by the podcast crew that left Mitch feeling ~actual human...
274: Our Top 10 Games (Part 2)
The gang is back - this time counting down our Top 5 games of all time!!! A special thanks to everyone who made this year such a special year for us: our Patrons, our sponsors, everyone who attended our game days, everyone who came to see us at PAX, the Sydney...
273: Our Top 10 Games (Part I)
The gang is all here as we count down our Top 10 games of all time. This week we are counting down 10 to 6, and next week we will round out the countdown with our 5 to 1. #10: 05:20 #09: 20:17 #08: 33:15 #07: 49:30 #06: 1:02:40 PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you...
272 – Skymines, Through the Desert, Nucleum, Shikoku 1889
In Episode 272 Lauren, Def, Adrian and Conor are talking about games that are in the BGG hotness and some more than 20 years old. Def is charting familiar territory with space-themed Skymines, Lauren is laying pastel camels in Through the Desert, and Adrian is...
269 – Perspectives, Mercurial, Voidfall
In this episode Conor and Dan have many stories (and games) to share from the Melbourne Game Day, while Def has only one game on his mind. In Sizzling Games, Dan has been cracking curious cases, Conor is getting mercurial with mages, and Def is defending all of...
267 – Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood, Great Western Trail: New Zealand, Forest Shuffle
In this episode Dana “The Banana” Deverson hosts the pod!!! Joined by Mitledee and Conordum (Mitch and Conor) how could anything go wrong???? Dana is getting her shuffle on in the forest. Mitch is heading over to New Zealand to rustle up some sheep, and Conor creates...
266 – Special episode Live at SXSW!
Mitch, Conor, Lauren, Dana, Jules and Adrian all get together live on stage and share with us all of the exciting news from the massive week they had at SXSW Sydney. Including the games they played there, the community members they met and the shenanigans and...
264 – PAX Australia 2023
In this bonus episode Adrian, Conor and Dan recount their time at PAX Australia. We have some fantastic interviews to share with you, including chats with some of the newest game designers in Australia, some old favourites of the industry, and even some friends of the...
262: Special Guest: John D Clair! plus Lorenzo il Magnifico, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Empire’s End
In this episode we are joined by BGBBQ Award-winning designer John D Clair. He shares with us his unique approach to kinetic design, fills us in on the recent World Series of Board Gaming, and we even find out what the D stands for in his name! In Sizzling Games,...
260 – Distilled, Nokosu Dice
On this exciting episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast, we find out what Def was teasing in last week's episode in regards to there being a BIG announcement!!! We also get to the Distillery to make spirits with Dave Beck's Distilled (go back and listen to our...
257 – Special guest Matt Dunstan
In this episode Mike & Conor welcome back to the show, and back to Australia, Spile Des Jahres nominee Matt Dunstan. Mike, Conor and Matt discuss a number of topics like Matt’s move back to Australia, stuff that goes on “when boxing is happening”, and a bunch of...
254 – Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, Earth, Akropolis
In Episode 254 Conor has been competing for the city. Not to be outdone, Mike has been battling for the planet. Meanwhile, Dan has been vying for the galaxy. No biggie. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come...
252 – Splendor Duel, Sherlock Holmes: Jack the Ripper, Lacrimosa
In this episode Conor and Dan are joined by Special Guest Host Ian O'Toole. Ian gives us an update on his current projects, and what he's been playing lately. In Sizzling Games, Dan has been collecting crowns, Conor has been cracking cases, and Ian has been...
251 – Unmatched: Teen Spirit, Race to the Raft, Ragnarocks
In this episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast!! Conor has been battling it out with his family in the Marvel universe….. but he hasn’t been playing Marvel Champions???? What is this madness!?! Dan has been using Runestones to lay claim to his lands, which is funny as...
248 – D.E.I. , Votes for Women, Chaos in the Old World
This week, we discuss hype in games and what that means on all different levels. Conors get put in the corner with the chaos gods in Eric Lang’s Warhammer game. Sarah is trying to stop the Suffragettes movement in America back in 1848. Adrian is back with his ice...
246 – Special Guest Daniel Newman
In this episode we talk with Daniel Newman from Newmill Industries join us on the podcast, he is a tricktaking addict! And he gives us a true insight in how they work and why they are making a huge comeback in the hobby. Conor says “he is a good lad” so he must know...
243 – Legacy of Yu, Barrage
In this episode we delve into the irrigation theme as Conor goes berserker barrage for his favourite dam building game, Mitch is building canals to stop the floods in Legacy of Yu and Adrian, well Adrian just needs some water since he’s backing up for his 4th episode...
239: Darwin’s Journey, Pass the Party Food, Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done
In this fun filled episode Conor is crusading around Europe, while Sarah has been eating party food all week with her daughter Wren. Adrian has been trying to search for samples on the Galapagos Islands through the memories of Charles Darwin. Also, the announcement of...
238: Horizons of Spirit Island, Lost Cities, Horseless Carriage
In this episode Sarah, Mike and Conor give us their take on all the recent events in Sydney including the Powerhouse Museum Live Pod, the Patreon special gaming event at Behold Games and of course the Sydney Game Day. They also share some insights into a few games...
237 – LIVE Powerhouse Late Gaming
In this episode our team records their first live podcast at the Powerhouse Museum Late X Gaming event in Sydney.Given that the theme of the event was Art in gaming, our Question of the Pod for this episode is “How does Art influence your Board Game purchases? Check...
227: Mage Knight, Bullet, Marvel Snap
In this episode Mike, Sarah and Conor take us on a journey through their week of games, starting with some Tennis, which is technically a game, where Mike struggled with this foreign concept, Sarah finally gets around to telling us why Mage Knight is her favourite...
226: Special Guest Travis Hancock
In this episode Conor and Adrian are joined by Travis Hancock the co-owner of Façade games. They talk about his current Kickstarter Hollywood 1947 and all the games in the rest of Dark City series. We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What is your fondest...
223: The Best of 2022 (Part II)
While the team continues their break from podcasting and spends time with our families for the holidays, we present to you Part II of our Best of 2022 series. This week we have some fun and revisit some of our favourite moments from the past year. Special thanks to...
222: The Best of 2022 (Part I)
While the team take a break from podcasting and spend time with our families for the holidays, we present to you Part I of our Best of 2022 series. This week we revisit some of our favourite guests from the past year. Thanks to all of the guests and contributors to...
220: Board Game BBQ Crew Top 10 Games (Part 2)
It's that time of the year again! Join the Board Game BBQ crew as they continue to count down their Top 10 Games of all time. Tonight we count down from 5 to 1. Mike's 10-6: 01:45 Number 05: 12:03 Number 04: 32:53 Number 03: 57:07 Number 02: 01:17:45 Number 01:...
219: Board Game BBQ Crew Top 10 Games (Part 1)
It's that time of the year again! Join the Board Game BBQ crew as they count down their Top 10 Games of all time.Tonight we count down from 10 to 6. Join us next week when we complete the countdown with our 5-1. Number 10: 02:58 Number 09: 14:05 Number 08: 21:55...
216: Frostpunk, Yura Yura Penguin, The Kanga Awards
In this episode Adrian, Sarah and Conor discuss the most recent Brisbane Game Day, drift into some video game chat, and recap the winners of this year's Kanga Awards. In Sizzling Games Adrian has been fighting a frozen fate, and Sarah has been placing penguins...
214: Block and Key, Zombicide: Undead or Alive, Dice Realms
In this episode Sarah, Conor and Mike are back discussing an assortment of dexterity, dice and deck-builders! In our Sizzling Games segment, Conor is building blocks for bonuses, Mike is battling braindead brawlers with bullets, and Sarah is drowning in dynamic dice....
212: PAX Australia Re-cap (Part 2)
In this episode Conor, Mitch and Mike serve up the second half of our PAX Australia recap which includes interviews with Thinker Themer, Nerds of the West, Luella Moore, and The Dicemen Cometh. A special thanks to everyone who came out to meet us, or sat down to...
208: John Company 2nd Ed, Alma Mater, Doppelt So Clever
In this episode Conor, Sarah and Def discuss the hand management intricacies of Spirit Island and Mage Knight, the D&D inspiration behind Tina Tina's Wonderland, and their new love-affair with Carnegie. In Sizzling Games Def is caught between competing companies...
206: Chronicles of Drunagor: Age of Darkness, Victory Through Industry, Terracotta Army
In this episode Mike, Conor and Sarah are back and they have played a tonne of games lately, including Fluttering Souls, Nova Luna, Trickerion, Brass: Birmingham, Gimme That, and Planet Unknown. In Sizzling Games Conor has been dealing damage in the dungeons of...
202: Clinic, Flesh & Blood, Five Tribes
Sarah is back so Def and Conor join her to discuss Texan hospitality, the trickiness of Trickerion, tenderhooks vs tenterhooks, and theorising on Vital Lacerda's research methods for Escape Plan. Meanwhile in Sizzling Games, Sarah has been running out of patients (see...
201: Vengeance: Roll ’n Fight, Dead Man’s Draw, Marvel Champions: The Mad Titan’s Shadow
Join Mitch, Conor and Dan as they recap the Patreon JackBox night, take on the Transformers deck-builder, and discuss their continued incompetence in Hadrian's Wall. In Sizzling Games: Mitch has been dealing dice-induced damage, Dan has been dueling decks but drawing...
199: Tallywood Rally, Too Many Bones
Join Adrian, Conor and Def as they celebrate the newly-announced Spiel des Jhares winners, Cascadia and Living Forest. Meanwhile in Sizzling Games: Def has been creating a clever campaign for credibility, and Conor has been battling baddies by bouncing bones. In the...
198: Pictures, Septima, Castles of Burgundy
Join Mike, Jules and Conor as they discuss dexterity games, playing games with Thinker Themer, and taking on the forces of evil (completely unrelated to Amy and Maggie from Thinker Themer). Meanwhile when it comes to Sizzling Games, Mike has been making montages with...
196: Bot Factory, Dead Reckoning, Sobek 2 Players
Dan, Adrian and Conor return to the show to discuss roll'n'writes, Deck Builders, and drop some knowledge bombs about navigation and canon balls. Meanwhile, when it comes to Sizzling Games Adrian has been boldly building bots, Conor practices plundering pirate...
192: Special Guest – Drake Villareal. Plus burncycle, Empires of the Void II, Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles
On Episode 192 we are joined by Designer and Developer, Drake Villareal. Drake talks about his recent move from California to Skopje in Macedonia, his new role at Final Frontier Games, and shares with us what projects he is currently working on including more...
191: So Clover!, Tortuga 1667, Clans of Caledonia
On Episode 191 Jules, Adrian and Conor discuss the Brisbane Game Day, tournament board gaming, and some current stand-outs in the crowdfunding circuit. In Sizzling Games, Adrian has been getting so clever in So Clover, Jules has been sailing the seas of Tortuga 1667,...
189: Aeon’s End: Legacy of Gravehold, Carnegie, Letter Jam
On this episode Mitch, Sarah, Conor and Def share their thoughts and experiences on crowdfunding. When it comes to table-talk Sarah has been getting her mage on again in Aeon's End: Legacy of Gravehold, Def has been recruiting and managing his meeples in Carnegie, and...
187: Cloudspire Horizon’s Wrath, Andean Abyss, Creature Comforts, Magic The Gathering
Conor takes charge on Episode 187 and leads Mike, Mitch and Jules through the murky waters of Guerrilla Warfare, four new expansions to Moonrakers, the high expectations of Ark Nova, and Tweezzlebombs! Not to mention some great sizzling games... In the Board Game...
184: Unsurmountable, Barrage: The 5th Player Expansion, Dinosaur Island: Rawr ’n Write
On this episode Adrian, Mitch and Conor wax philosophical with the best pieces of advice that they have ever received, Mitch investigates Schnitzel-gate at the Castle Hill RSL, Conor wrestles with the dilemma of having too many games, and Adrian picks a fight with...
183: Wonderland’s War, Golem, Queen’s Garden, Jaws of the Lion
Mike jumps behind the wheel on Episode 183 and steers Sarah, Dan and Conor into oncoming traffic. Along the way the team catch-up on what they've been playing, including Creature Comforts, In The Hall Of The Mountain King, Illusion, Letter Jam, and Underwater Cities....
182: Special Guest – Matt Aslin! Plus, Kingdom Death Monster, The Fields of Normandy
Oceania Month continues on Episode 182 as Conor, Mitch and Adrian welcome Australian designer of The Ratcatcher and the upcoming Drop Bears: Matt Aslin. Matt shares with us where his inspiration comes from, his differing approaches to designing Solo and multiplayer...
179: Special Guest: Bobby Hill. Plus Bitoku, Meeples & Monsters, So Clover, Jabba’s Palace
On this special episode Mitch, Mike, Dan and Conor kick off Oceania Month with the designer of the much-loved Hadrian's Wall: Bobby Hill. Bobby shares with us what games helped inspire Hadrian's Wall, lets us into the clandestine goings-on of his gaming group, laments...
176: Bristol 1350, Final Girl, Warp’s Edge, Mystic Vale
It's the Melbourne Crew on deck tonight as Mike, Conor, Jules and Dan stand around the BBQ and chat about painting minis, the latest KickStarter arrival of Nemesis: Lockdown, as well as Crossing, Cash 'n' Guns, and Root. Sizzling games this week are Bristol 1350,...
175: Messina 1347, Res Arcana: Perlae Imperii, Through The Ages
On this episode, we are changing things up a bit. Firstly the awesome foursome - Conor, Sarah, Adrian and Mitch - catch up on what they've been playing lately, including Ark Nova, Messina 1347, On Mars, Through The Ages, and Res Arcana: Perlae Imperii amongst talk of...
174: Special Guest – David Thompson! Plus Everdell: Spirecrest, Final Girl, The Adventures of Robin Hood
On this special episode Adrian, Mitch and Conor are joined by the man behind games such as War Chest, Pavlov's House and the Undaunted series - David Thompson. David is such a chill guy and he is the kind of guest we love having on the show. Sizzling...
169: Empires of the North, Terra Mystica, Ark Nova
Join Adrian, Sarah, and Conor as they share some of their recent experiences of playtesting some upcoming games including Anunnaki, Skate Summer, and Scrap. In our Sizzling Games tonight Conor revisits a favourite of the podcast Empires of the North. Sarah has been...
163: Skulls of Sedlec, A Feast for Odin, Gaia Project, Three Sisters
Sizzling Games: (01:58) Skulls of Sedlec, A Feast for Odin, Gaia Project, Three Sisters Topic of the Pod: (1:08:19) Secret Santa Christmas Oath Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (01:30:11) Twilight Imperium IV v Super Fantasy Brawl Swear An Oath:...
161: Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns, Bismarck Solitaire, The Cost
Sizzling Games: (01:46) Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns, Bismarck Solitaire, The Cost Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (01:16:51) Crokinole v Imperial Settlers Swear An Oath: (1:24:27)
157 – Obsession, Beyond the Sun, Aeon’s End Legacy
Sizzling Games: (03:17) Obsession, Beyond the Sun, Aeon’s End Legacy Topic of the Pod: (44:48) Revisiting our top 10s of all time Swear An Oath: (1:26:27)
156 – SPECIAL! Top 10 Games of All-Time part 2 – 5 to 1!
This is it! listen to all 9 hosts count down to their number one game of all time! Will there be surprises? Can you pick them? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HrJJVFrW4c
155: SPECIAL! Top 10 of all-time Episode 1 – 10 to 6.
Join all nine podcast hosts as they count down from 10 to 6, their favourite games of all time. Also available on our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs4_AHU79oI
153: Super Fantasy Brawl, Undaunted: Normandy, Doom Machine, Archeology
On this episode Adrian, Jules, Def and Connor discuss the concept of economies in board games; closed economy games, open economy games, buying, selling, and auction bidding. The team discuss their favourite games, how they perceive value when faced with changing...
150 – Rebrand and Trivia!
Join us as we uncover our new logo, designed by community member, Harry! Then it is time to kick back and laugh at us all getting trivia wrong. Finally, we resolve the 2 latest bracket battles and set up Clank! v Barenpark.
149: Special Guest: Sam MacDonald. Plus Hadrian’s Wall, Chronicles of Crime: 2400, Search for Planet X, Francis Drake
On this episode Steve, Conor and Dan are joined by game designer Sam MacDonald. Fresh from the KickStarter launch of his new game Circadians: Chaos Order, Sam tells us about how he approaches game design, and his thoughts on designing engaging and challenging games....
147: Special Guest: Cole Wehrle! Plus Aquatica, 1882, Unfathomable, Feudum: The Queens Army, Bardwood Grove
Topic: (01:20) Special Guest: Cole Wehrle Sizzling Games: (01:03:47) Aquatica, 1882, Unfathomable, Feudum: The Queens Army, Bardwood Grove The Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle Update: (1:23:03) Dice Throne v Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy Swear an Oath:...
143: Tussie Mussie, The Networks, Dinosaur World, Merchant’s Cove
Sizzling Games: (02:45) Tussie Mussie, The Networks, Dinosaur World, Merchant’s Cove Bracket Battle Discussion: (1:07:03) City of the Big Shoulders v Blood Rage Swear an Oath: (01:31:18)
141: Special Episode! Get to know your Podcast hosts!
A great jumping-on point! After 140 episodes, this video allows you to find out a lot more about the 9 of us, as we get asked 10 questions each. Some normal questions, and one question from Adrian that is "Why do we dream?" It was certainly one of the best recordings...
138: Special guest: Carl van Ostrand! Plus Pampero, Spirit Island: Jagged Earth, Cartographers Heroes, Meadow, Tzolk’in
Topic of the Pod: (01:55) Carl van Ostrand Sizzling Games: (44:19) Pampero, Spirit Island: Jagged Earth, Cartographers Heroes, Meadow, Tzolk’in Braket Battle: (1:23:49) Lords of Waterdeep v Space Base Swear an Oath: (01:31:47)
133: The Loop, Yokai, Exploding Kittens with expansions
Sizzling Games: (02:05) The Loop, Yokai, Exploding Kittens with expansions Topic of the Pod: (41:49) Asymmetry in games Swear an Oath: (1:48:11)
129: Arkham Horror 3rd Edition, Hallertau, Pipeline
Sizzling Games: (01:57) Arkham Horror 3rd edition, Hallertau, Pipeline Topic of the Pod: (55:18) The impact of losing in games Bracket Battle 2.0: Update on Maracaibo v Smartphone Inc. (1:18:44) Swear an Oath: (1:28:45)
128: Whistle Mountain, The Ratcatcher, Micro Macro: Crime City
Sizzling Games: (01:22) Whistle Mountain, The Ratcatcher, Micro Macro: Crime City Topic of the Pod: (41:16) Reorganising what BGG think our top 10 games are. Bracket Battle 2.0: Maracaibo v Smartphone Inc. (1:38:17) Swear an Oath: (1:53:21)
124: Special Guest: Dave Beck! Plus Super Skill Pinball 4Cade, Clank! Legacy, Oriflamme, Kanban EV
Topic of the Pod: (01:20) Special Guest: Dave Beck Sizzling Games: (44:27) Super Skill Pinball 4Cade, Clank! Legacy, Oriflamme, Kanban EV The Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (1:25:03) Black Rose Wars v Root Swear an Oath: (1:39:40)
123: Marvel Champions: Galaxy’s Most Wanted, Too Many Bones: Undertow, Smartphone Inc. 1.1 Update
Sizzling Games: (02:53) Marvel Champions: Galaxy’s Most Wanted, Too Many Bones: Undertow, Smartphone Inc. 1.1 Update Topic of the Pod: (50:44) 5 games to start again The Roast (1:15:01) Swear an Oath: (1:42:03)
121: Fleet the Dice Game, My First Stone Age the Card Game and My First Stone Age, Atlantis Rising, Cascadia
Sizzling Games: (02:55) Fleet the Dice Game, My First Stone Age the Card Game and My First Stone Age, Atlantis Rising, Cascadia Topic of the Pod: (01:00:13) Games that replace other games Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (1:15:09) Ganz Schon Clever v Raiders...
120: Teotihuacan Expansions – Late Pre-classic Period and Shadows of Xitle, Architects of the West Kingdom, Red7, The Mind
Sizzling Games: (02:00) Teotihuacan Expansions – Late Pre-classic Period and Shadows of Xitle, Architects of the West Kingdom, Red7, The Mind Topic of the Pod: (54:17) Stats in games Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (1:15:09) Ganz Schon Clever v Raiders of the...
118: Vinhos, Hanamikoji, Ankh
Sizzling Games: (02:40) Vinhos, Hanamikoji, Ankh Topic of the Pod: (37:14) Top 5 games outside the top 1000 Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (1:10:42) Dwellings of Eldervale v Too Many Bones Swear an Oath: (1:28:51)
116: Special guest: Matt Riddle! Plus Aeon’s End Outcasts, Painting Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Merv, Fantastic Factories
Topic of the Pod: (41:41) Matt RiddleSizzling Games: (49:34) Aeon’s End Outcasts, Painting Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Merv, Fantastic FactoriesBoard Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (1:27:08) Pipeline v Marvel ChampionsSwear an Oath: (1:44:15)
113 – Deadlands RPG, Cloudspire, Hadrian’s Wall
Sizzling Games: (05:07) Deadlands RPG, Cloudspire, Hadrian’s Wall Topic of the Pod: (48:57) Why we like the same games The Roast: (1:10:50) Swear an Oath: (1:43:40)
109 – Isle of Cats, Nidavellir, Escape Plan
Sizzling Games (03:05) Isle of Cats, Nidavellir, Escape Plan Topic of the Pod: Why Games Make You Laugh (36:20) Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0: (1:17:16) Swear an Oath: (1:23:50) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for the second Board game BBQ Day to be held in...
108 – The 7th Continent, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Etherfields
Sizzling Games: (02:05) The 7th Continent, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Etherfields Topic (50:04) Campaign games Board Game BBQ Bracket 2.0: (01:03:21) Swear an Oath (01:15:36)
106 – Special Guest, Moe! Plus Oriflamme, El Grande, Alma Mater
Topic: Special Guest, Armando Canales “Moe” (01:55) Sizzling Games: (40:34) Oriflamme, El Grande, Alma Mater Bracket Battle: (1:03:50) Swear an Oath: (1:18:45) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for the second Board game BBQ Day to be held in Brisbane! The event will...
105 – Special Guest, Burky! Plus Nidavellir, Merchant’s Cove, After The Empire, Aeons End Legacy (Brief)
(04:00) Topic – Kevin Burkhardsmeier (Burky) (55:12) Sizzling Games – Nidavellir, Merchant’s Cove, After The Empire, Aeons End Legacy (Brief) Swear an Oath (1:41:59) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for the second Board game BBQ Day to be held in Brisbane! The...
Episode 100!! All-in plus the launch of the Board Game Bracket 2.0!
Join us as we celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast. A remarkable milestone to achieve within a year. We answer questions from our listeners, and Re-Launch the Board Game BBQ Bracket! Watch or listen below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1KUwvgQ-n8 **BOARD GAME BBQ...
98 – The 2020 Board Game BBQ Awards
Tonight we bring you a special episode: the 2020 Board Game BBQ Awards. You may remember last month we put the call out to our community to nominate your favorite games of 2020 in nine categories. We were inundated with nominations and we took the most popular...
95 – Too Many Bones, Orleans, Nyet! and Great Western Trail
Sizzling Games: Too Many Bones (3:54), Orleans (21:57), Nyet! (33:40), Great Western Trail (48:27), Honorary Sizzles (1:02:54) Steampunk Rally, Whistle Mountain, Condotierre, Eclipse, Scythe Swear an Oath: (1:21:33) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for...
94 – Live from The Retreat!
Topic of the Pod: We are LIVE from the Retreat! All 9 of us together for the first time. Hear about all the great games and experiences we have been having! **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for the first Board game BBQ Day to be held in SYDNEY! The event will...
91 – Cantaloop, Blood Rage, Phil Walker-Harding
Sizzling Games: Cantaloop (06:28), Blood Rage (14:14), Phil Walker-Harding (24:50) Topic of the Pod: Which games trigger your acquisition disorder? (39:48) Oath: (1:04:56) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for the first Board game BBQ Day to be held in SYDNEY! The...
87 – Special Guest Matt Aslin! Plus Brew, I C E, Under Falling Skies and Space Base
Here it is, the lost episode with Matt Aslin! Topic of the Pod: Matt Aslin (02:45) Sizzling Games: Brew (23:00) I C E (33:30) Under Falling Skies (49:39) Space Base (54:00) Swear an Oath: (01:00:13) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for a full day and night of...
Episode 83 – BGBBQ Trivia Night #3!
Also available on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqB8gpLtz8E Join the BBQ Crew and see them toil over Adrian's Trivia questions! **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for a full day and night of gamin on March 27th, 2021 in Moorooka(Suburb of Brisbane)....
80 – Flourish, Umbra Via, Under Falling Skies and Flick of Faith. Plus Technical Difficulties meaning Less Adam Kwapinski than planned
First, just letting you know we lost the first 45 minutes of this episode due to technical difficulties outside of our control. We did interview Adam Kwapinski, and he was amazing, but unfortunately, we do not have any of that to share with you. So jump in to catch up...
78 – Underwater Cities, Dune Imperium, Harry Potter: Defense Against the Dark Arts
Sizzling Games: Underwater Cities (02:45) Dune Imperium (13:45) Harry Potter: Defense Against the Dark Arts (26:12) Topic of the Week: Games we love but struggle to get to the table (31:58) The Unnamed segment (59:27) Swear An Oath (1:35:05) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME...
76 – Welcome To… Your Perfect Home, Under Falling Skies, Canvas
Episode 76: Welcome To... Your Perfect Home, Under Falling Skies, Canvas Sizzling Games: Welcome To... Your Perfect Home (08:35) Under Falling Skies (16:57) Canvas (29:48) Topic of the Week: How our collections began (40:35) Mechanic Meat Tray (1:06:35) Swear An Oath...
72 – A War of Whispers, Dice Forge, Raiders of the North Sea
In this episode we welcome back Conor to the BBQ, joining Steve and Adrian at the BBQ. In our Sizzling Games segment Adrian has been controlling armies from afar in A War Of Whispers, Conor has been praying for a God roll in Dice Forge, and Steve has been teaching his...
64 – Dune Imperium, Paladins of the West Kingdom, Zombie Teenz Evolution
Sizzling Games: Dune Imperium (03:54), Paladins of the West Kingdom (16:20) Zombie Teenz Evolution (23:14) Topic of the Week: Episode Zero revisited (31:50) Board Game Bracket Grand Final Resolution (53:44) Swear An Oath (01:03:20) **PATREON** The Board Game BBQ...
62 – MERRY CHRISTMAS! Special episode with Bracket Do-over and Grand Final setup
Today we have 7 pf the 9 podcasters join for a Special Christmas episode where we Re-do the Bracket Battle as if it were just us voting for it, to see how different it turns out from the main bracket. We also resolve the last Semi Final of the Bracket, and setup...
59 – Special Guest Elizabeth Hargrave! Plus Wingspan Oceania, Etherfields, Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef, the Crew & Quest for El Dorado
Topic of the Week: Elizabeth Hargrave (01:32) Sizzling Games: Wingspan Oceania Expansion (45:46), Etherfields (47:56), The Crew & Quest for El Dorado (52:02), Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef (55:25) Board Game Bracket (58:47) Swear An Oath (01:09:20) **PATREON**...
58 – Special Guest: Jonny Pac! Plus Imperial Settlers Roll & Write, Castles of Tuscany, Spirit Island & Parks
Topic of the Week: Jonny Pac (02:10) Sizzling Games: Imperial Settlers Roll & Write 29:51), Castles of Tuscany (36:53), Spirit Island (46:23) & Parks (59:20) Board Game Bracket (01:06:20) Swear An Oath (01:22:36) **PATREON** The Board Game BBQ Podcast is...
53 – Top 10 Board Games with Steve, Def and Conor
Episode 53: Def, Steve & Conor's Top 10 Games of All-Time! (today) Join us as we count down our top 10 games of all time, the first of 3 episodes, that everyone will be part of! Board Game Bracket (01:55:06) Swear An Oath (01:58:20) **PATREON** The Board Game BBQ...
50 – Special episode: A New Dawn
Episode 50: The Journey So Far! Join us as we reminisce about our first 50 episodes! Learn about some of the behind the scenes moments, and hear about our plans for the future! We also launched our Patreon on this episode. If you would like to support us, go here:...
49 – Special Guest: Stephen Buonocore, Pandemic Legacy Season 1, The Quacks of Quedlinburg, Imperial Settlers: Rise of the Empire, Architects of the West Kingdom
In what could possibly be Conor's last episode when Sarah hears it, the team is joined by the recently-retired president of Stronghold Games Stephen Buonocore. It's undeniably one of our best episodes as he shares with us what he's been up to in retirement, the...
46 – The Board Game BBQ Halloween Special 2020!
Episode 46: The Board Game BBQ Halloween Special 2020 Join us when we have a chat about scary moments in games, Spiel and we set up the Board Game Bracket's 3rd Round! 7 of us are on this show, with Def and Dan missing out, but they'll be back! **SPONSORS** Thanks to...
42 – Maracaibo, Istanbul, Freshwater Fly
Sizzling Games: Maracaibo (03:05), Istanbul (13:44), Freshwater Fly (21:40) Topic of the Week: Reprints, 2nd Editions, Re-Skins/Re-Themes (31:03) Board Game Bracket (01:05:12) Swear An Oath (01:23:28) **SPONSORS** Thanks to Advent Games for sponsoring this...
40 – Wingspan, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, Wits & Wagers It’s Vegas Baby!
Sizzling Games: Wingspan (07:28), Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion (21:43), Wits & Wagers (35:05) Topic of the Week: Intellectual Properties we want to see games of (41:18) Board Game Bracket (01:07:38) Swear An Oath (01:18:02) **SPONSORS** Thanks to Advent...
38 – Era: The Medieval Age, Castles of Burgundy, Tekhenu
In this episode Steve is joined by the dulcet tones of Jules and Conor (check out the secret segment at the end to find out what we're talking about!) Conor has been building his own medieval kingdom in Era: Medieval Age.Mitch has been building his own duchy (and...
33 – So Many Games
It's (almost) all hands on deck this episode as we get the gang together to launch Round 2 of the Board Game Bracket, bring a whole bunch or excellent games to the table, and discuss our recent oaths. We also try and break Dan by mentioning as many games as we can and...