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...
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...
On this week's episode Conor, Joe and Dan sit down with one of our favourite returning guests, Bobby Hill. We discuss the reception he received from 2021's Hadrian's Wall before diving into his upcoming 2025 release: The Anarchy. Bobby shares the story of this...
On this week's episode Dan and Lauren chat to the designers of the upcoming Kickstarter Galactic Cruise about their foray into game design, the inspirations behind Galactic Cruise, and the games they've been playing recently. Meanwhile, Dan has been adventuring in...
On this week's episode we see what happens when we leave the show in the hands of Dan, Adrian and Mitch... and it's the shenanigan-filled chaos you'd probably expect! In Sizzling Games, Dan is campaigning across the Wild West, Mitch is settling skirmishes on...
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...
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...
In Episode 271 Mitch, Dan and Dana make jokes at each other’s expense for almost 90 minutes, they also talk about some Board Games. Dana reiterates her lack of ability in Ark Nova, Mitch takes a trip down a perilous river and Dan shares some details about his...
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...
In this bittersweet episode we say goodbye to Mike as he moves on to bigger and better things, but not before he shares with us a tonnes of new games we should all be keeping an eye out for. In Sizzling Games, Dan is experiencing some turbulence, Mike was spotted...
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...
In this episode, Def, Adrian and Dan discuss the hype around Disney Lorcana, the effect of starting to cool on a game you first loved, and big things that come in small boxes! In Sizzling Games, Dan is comparing cards to catch a count, Adrian is collecting crowns in...
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...
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...
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...
In this episode Jules is in a bidding war in ancient Egypt, Adrian is building structures in Santorini and Dan is working an Inside Job Sizzling Games Ra Santorini Inside Job Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game...
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...
In this exciting episode Adrian plays a game that’s not his sizzle but he ends up sizzling anyway (who would have thought he would ever change his mind midway through recording!) Jules is BACK and running a political campaign in 19th century New York. And Dan, a...
In this Episode Mitch sizzles a game all about the nights sky, Dan is betting big on his camels and Adrian has gone back a game that used to be in his top ten! We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What Board game do you think you...
Join Adrian and Dan as they welcome Sam Macdonald back to the show. Sam joins us hot on the heels of another successful KS campaign - this time for Scholars of the South Tigris. Sam shares more of his unique perspectives on game design, as well as giving us sneak peek...
In this episode we are joined for this episode of Oceania Month by up and coming designers Jay Bendixen and Pawel (Pav) Owsianka. They share their stories of getting into board games and designing, the challenges they faced in getting their projects through...
Join Dan, Mitch and Adrian on Episode 231 as the lads debrief the Brisbane Game Day, discuss the big difference one fewer player can make in some games, we entertain more family friendly games, and we are perplexed over Sarah's scrambled egg paradox. In Sizzling...
In this episode Dan, Sarah and Mitch share all the details of their holiday experiences, including dealing with kids on long road trips and the extraction of foreign bodies. They also get around to talking about board games, and the great fun they’ve had playing them...
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...
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...
In this episode Jules, Dan, Adrian, Mike and Mitch look back on 2022. The lads discuss the games they played the most in 2022, the modern classics they played for the very first time, the games that surprised them, and also the games they are most looking forward to...
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:...
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...
In this episode Dan, Adrian and Jules are talking code cracking, dice stacking and wine racking? In Sizzling Games, Dan has been running a racket in the Renaissance, Adrian has been an alien race selling spice in space, and Jules has been giving crazy clues and...
In this episode Jules, Mitch and Dan are back discussing what's been hitting their tables lately. In our Sizzling Games segment, Mitch has been sneakily sabotaging soldiers, Jules is bringing his buddies to board buses, and Dan has been drawing dangerous delights from...
In this week's episode Dan, Adrian and Jules recap the Board Game BBQ's first time teaching games at PAX Australia. A special thanks to everyone who came out to meet us, or sat down to learn a new game, and a big warm welcome to all of the new members to our...
In this episode Adrian, Mike and Dan recap our recent collaboration with ComicCon and discuss the various gateway games we taught to the community. In Sizzling Games, Adrian has been frothing over fast food franchises, Mike has been painting patterns of paper, and Dan...
In this episode Jules, Mitch and Old Man Dan talk all things games, including John Company, Kingdom Death Monster, Power Grid, Ark Nova, and Freedom: The Underground R. In Sizzling Games Jules has been ruling regions in Rome, Mitch has been spotting spies in the...
In this episode Dan and Mike are joined by Amy and Maggie from Thinker Themer for a recap of GenCon 2022. Mike, Amy and Maggie share their convention highlights and detail all of the amazing games that we need to keep an eye out for in the coming months. We also recap...
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...
Join Dan, Mitch, Adrian and Def as the crew chalks up episode 200. In Sizzling Games: Dan has been desperately digging dangerous dungeons, Adrian has been creating crazy concoctions and conniving contraptions, Def has been appreciating artwork and acting aloof, and...
Join Def, Sarah and Dan as they discuss playing games with their kids, revisiting the classics, and an assortment of two-player games. Meanwhile in Sizzling Games, Sarah has been investigating interstellar invasions, Dan has been foraging for fabled forest fruit, and...
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...
Episode 193: Planet Unknown, Chronicles of Avel, The Smoky Valley, The Transcontinental On Episode 193 we recap the BGBBQ Award winners, discuss what happens when mini painting goes wrong, and we have some exciting news for the pop-culture community in Melbourne. When...
On this episode Mike, Jules and Dan shake off their boardgame-induced hangovers and debrief the latest BGBBQ Melbourne Game Day. The team share their highlights from the day including Decrypto, Azul: Queen's Garden, Unsettled and 6Nimmt!. Our Sizzling Games this week...
This episode Dan, Jules and Adrian are joined by Guest Host, Ian O'Toole. The team discuss the Marvel Zombicide shipping news, how Ian can still enjoy Gaia Project after 70+ plays, how to get back your gaming mojo, and the inappropriateness of Adrian's KDM campaign...
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....
Oceania Month continues on Episode 181 as Dan, Mitch and Jules welcome to the show Mark, Garth and Leon, aka; The Dicemen Cometh. The Dicemen Cometh have been trailblazers in the Australian Board Gaming scene for the past 10 years or more and they share with us some...
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...
New intro music - who dis? Like a house with a fresh lick of paint we are back with a new intro and a new vibe. On this episode Jules, Adrian and Dan breakdown the week that was, including the massively successful Brisbane Game Day, a new Pandemic Legacy Season One...
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,...
Topic of the Pod: (00:45) Special Guest: Tom Vasel Sizzling Games: (54:39) Horrified, Black Sonata, Ark Nova, Bristol 1350 Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (01:17:21) Teotihuacan v Everdell Swear An Oath: (1:24:55) Episode 173: Special Guest - Tom Vasel! Plus Horrified,...
Sizzling Games: (01:35) The Initiative, Teotihuacan Late Preclassic Period, Bitoku Topic of the Pod: (44:50) 2021 in review Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (01:03:50) On Mars v Blood Rage update Swear An Oath: (1:06:10) Special Announcement: (01:16:23)
Solo Gamers Unite! On this episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast Dan, Mitch and Mike dive into the world of solo games. Mitch is a veteran of solo game, Mike is new to the solo experience, and Dan is somewhere in the middle. The crew discuss their solo experiences,...
Sizzling Games: (02:05) Cryo, Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns, Project L Topic of the Pod: (48:01) Travelling with Board Games Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (01:06:57) Brass Birmingham v Ticket to Ride Swear An Oath: (1:22:48)
Sizzling Games: (01:58) Wayfarers of the South Tigris, New York Zoo, Soldiers in Postmen’s Uniforms. Plus chats about more games Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (01:09:24) Brass Birmingham v Ticket to Ride Swear An Oath: (1:22:48)
Sizzling Games: (02:37 Brass Birmingham, Brian Boru, Outfoxed Topic of the Pod: (35:27) Top 5 games from 2021 we are yet to play Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 U (01:01:09) Twilight Imperium v Super Fantasy Brawl Swear An Oath: (1:17:00)
Sizzling Games: (03:52) Corrosion, Karuba & Karuba Jr, Broom Service Topic of the Pod: (36:47) Second hand games, Marketplace, Thrift Stores, Exchanges, Trades Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (01:20:28) Swear An Oath: (1:24:32)
Sizzling Games: (06:20) Wonder Book, That Time you Killed Me, Fantastic Factories Topic of the Pod: (40:52) Anxiety in our Hobby Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (01:14:48) Viticulture v Marvel United Swear An Oath: (1:24:14)
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
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
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.
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....
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)
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...
Join Dan, Sarah and Jules on this episode as they are visited by the fabulous Monique and Naveen from Before You Play. We chat to them about their journey from Instagram to YouTube, some of their favourite designers and themes, and how they approach creating content....
Sizzling Games: (02:08) On Tour, The Night Cage, The Red Cathedral Topic of the Pod: (37:29) Blinging up Games The Roast: (1:08:06) Swear an Oath: (01:25:54)
Sizzling Games: (01:45) Kabuto Sumo, Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, Montana, Men at Work Topic of the Pod: (38:53) Hybrid Games Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0: (59:05) On Mars v Letters from Whitechapel Swear an Oath: (01:10:56)
Sizzling Games: (02:06) Roll Camera!, Hero Realms, Teotihuacan: the Expansion Period Topic of the Pod: (34:41) Top 5 1v1 games The Roast: (57:37) Swear an Oath: (1:19:50)
Sizzling Games: (01:58) Castle Itter, Sprawlopolis, Age of Steam Topic of the Pod: (32:11) Games we want to play more Board Game Bracket Battle 2.0 (1:07:42) Ticket to Ride v Vinhos Swear an Oath: (1:21:52)
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...
Sizzling Games: (02:06) Era: The Medieval Age, Destinies, Mia London Topic of the Pod: (41:41) Cooperative games The Roast (1:31:04) Swear an Oath: (1:40:15)
Sizzling Games (02:52) Bonfire, Hostage Negotiator, Aeon’s End Legacy Topic of the Pod (48:23)...
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)
Sizzling Games (02:02) Topic of the Pod: Gateway Games (35:07) The Roast (1:02:19) Swear an Oath (1:20:20) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for the first Board game BBQ Day to be held in SYDNEY! The event will be held on Saturday, May 15th from 11am-11pm. Waitlist...
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...
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...
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...
Sizzling Games: It’s a Wonderful World War & Peace Legacy Expansion (04:35), Guild Master (12:57), Paperback (26:05), Starcadia Quest (31:00) Topic of the Pod: Board Game BBQ Awards Segment 1: Best kids Game, Family Game, Party Game and Best Artwork (39:23)...
Sizzling Games: Trickerion (4:49) Hadrian’s Wall (19:05) Tsuro: Phoenix Rising (41:34) Topic of the Pod: Luck (50:35) Kickstarter (1:19:57) Oath: (1:28:23) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for a full day and night of gamin on March 27th, 2021 in Moorooka(Suburb of...
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)....
Topic of the Week: Shane & Stacey (4:52) Sizzling Games: Almanac: The Dragon Road (35:31) Runika & The Six-Sided Spellbooks (45:33) Darkest Night (49:34) Coloma (56:30) Funfair (1:05:03) Swear an Oath: (1:14:17)
Special Episode: #SydneySizzle – All you need to know about Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition! Plus, Sarah, Def and Steve Count down our Top 10 Boardgames of 2019! HERE WE GO! Today is the day we hear the infamous #SydneySizzle Sydney Engelstein and Nick Little tell...
Ever wanted to have a crack at building your own game prototype? Did your latest Kickstarter come with PNP files and you're wondering what to do with them? Well, we've got your back! On this episode Steve, Dan and Adrian are joined by the guru of Print and Play,...
Drop everything! You don't want to miss this!! In this exciting episode Steve, Sarah and Dan are joined by two juggernauts in the boardgaming industry today: Director of Game Development at Stronghold Games - Sydney Engelstein, and VP of Game Development at Indie...
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...
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...
Sizzling Games: Dune Imperium (04:35), Loot of Lima (14:53), Board Game Apps (28:27) Topic of the Week: Podcasters we align with (40:53) Board Game Bracket (01:03:10) Kickstarter (01:16:35) Swear An Oath (01:29:44) **PATREON** The Board Game BBQ Podcast is...
Sizzling Games: Slide Quest (03:31), Drop It (11:58), Freedom: The Underground Railroad (17:13) Topic of the Week: Christmas Games (27:54) Board Game Bracket (55:19) Swear An Oath (01:11:56) **PATREON** The Board Game BBQ Podcast is excited to announce its new...
We've saved the best until last. It's time for the Top 10s for 2020 from Mike, Mitch and Dan. It's the Zombie King, the solo player, and the family man - and with three Top 10s that may surprise you. We also launch another Board Game Bracket: Great Western Trail vs...
It's an All Aussie Adventure this episode as we welcome Phil Walker-Harding to the show. Phil is the award-winning Sydney-based designer of games such as Sushi Go, Imhotep, Barenpark, and the soon-to-be-released Cloud City. Phil shares with us his experiences in the...
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:...
What's your preferred play style? Do you like to crush your opponents like Evil Jules? Or do you just want everyone to get along, like Family Man Dan.Good vs Evil. In this eoisode the team discusses some of the nice and not-so-nice games out there today. In our...
Strap yourselves in! On this episode Sarah, Mike and Dan are joined by the fabulous Starla and Mik from Our Family Play Games. They are an absolute hoot and their enthusiasm for the hobby is infectious as they share with us their introduction to the hobby, some of...
They say never work with kids or animals. Well, we put that to the test on this episode as we hand the show over to our kids to tell us about their favourite games. In Sizzling Games, Dan has been trying to work out the maths behind Spot It!, Steve has been building a...
Topic of the Week: Australian Designer Alex Wynnter (**) Sizzling Games: Machi Koro (31:06), Barenpark (40:09), Among Us (46:36) Board Game Bracket (51:05) Kickstarter (01:03:13) Swear An Oath (01:11:10) SPONSORSThanks to Advent Games for sponsoring this...
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...
Slight coarse language. All the crew (even Conor) are here tonight to battle it out again for supremacy. Whose team are you on? Lock, or Spock? Our fearless Trivia host Adrian does an excellent job of making us all look confused and perplexed. We also announce the...
In this episode Steve, Dan and Conor are joined by the hottest designer in board gaming at the moment, Travis Jones. Travis, the designer of the recently released Pendulum, shares with us his journey from mild-mannered office worker to playtesting and releasing one of...
On this episode Jules is joined by Dan and Mike from their lockdown state of Victoria. I mean, what else are they gonna do? In Sizzling Games this week, Mike zombie-walks us through his obsession with Zombicide, specifically Zombicide: Green Horde. Dan travels Back In...
On this episode of the Board Game BBQ, Sarah is joined by Def and Dan to talk about heavy games, light games, and everything in between. In our Sizzling Games, Def wows us with the epic Gaia Project, Dan (and his son) battle the undead in Zombie Kidz Evolution, and...
Something a little different in this episode, as Adrian takes the lead and puts the BBQ through their paces with a Board Game Trivia battle. Whose side are you on? Team Party or Team Solo? In this epic battle, the formidable opponents show that they have filled...
For Sarah, it's all about strategy in the bag-building area control game War Chest.For Dan, it's all about character in the story-driven game Call To Adventure.For Steve, it's all about… his Uncle Bob? And lots of laughs!!Our Sizzling Games this week are all very...
On this week's episode of the Board Game BBQ Steve, Adrian and Dan sink their teeth into Card Games. But these are not your parents' card games. You won't find Canasta or 500 here. How about writing a Love Letter to the Princess? Fancy yourself some Exploding Kittens?...
The gloves are off this week as the Boardgame Bracket kicks off with a massive match-up: Gloomhaven vs Pandemic. Steve, Mitch, and Dan square off in defense of why one game is better than the other. They cover game mechanics, themes, replayability, components and, of...