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290 – 7th Citadel, Wyrmspan
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...
289 – Barcelona, Harmonies, Inventions
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...
288 – Art Society, French Quarter, Age of Steam
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...
287 – Wind the Film!, Witchstone, Draft & Write Records
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...
286 – Special Guests – Thinker Themer! plus, Feierabend, Pixies, Weimar: The Fight for Democracy
This week Dana and Def welcome back two of our favourite Australian content creators: Thinker Themer. Amy and Maggie fill us in on what they've been up to since they were last on the show, share how their tastes have evolved, and also their views on the changing...
285 – Special Guest – Bobby Hill! plus, Morels, Sidequest: Nemesis, Lacrimosa, MLEM: Space Agency
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...
284 – Special Guests David & Samara from One Thousand Rats
Oceania month continues! On this week's episode Jules and Lauren chat to the amazing team behind the Australian design and publishing house One Thousand Rats. We talk about their design inspirations, conventions in Australia and their upcoming projects. Jules also...
283 – Special Guests Dann May and Brenna Noonan
In the first of the Oceania episodes for 2024 we start with a BANG!!! We are joined by Dann May and Brenna Noonan from Quillsilver Studios For those who aren’t aware they have been involved with some of the most amazing titles around including Everdell, a War of...
282 – Galactic Cruise with Special Guests T.K. King, Dennis Northcott & Koltin Thompson
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...
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...
279 – Special Guest Mark K. Swanson
On this week's episode Jules and Lauren chat to the designer of Feudum, Mark K. Swanson about his design inspirations, which include Knizia classics and posters in ice cream shops. We also hear about his upcoming projects - a game about escaping from prison, his...
278 – Ticket To Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, Battle Card, Trailblazers
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...
277 – Pax Pamir Second Edition, Silver & Gold Pyramids, Tyrants of the Underdark
In this week’s episode we welcome Dana back from her long trip away around SE Asia. Def tries to figure which games in his top 10 he hasn’t sizzled yet?? While Jules plays a non-roleplaying game set in the DND universe. The crew also discuss the QOTP, so please jump...
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...
275 – The Quest for El Dorado, Mysterium Kids, Scholars of the South Tigris
The crew are back for 2024 to fill your plate with more gaming goodness. Jules, Def and Adrian recap their Christmas holiday break before diving into some new Sizzling Games. Jules is on a quest, Adrian dances to the beat of his own drum, and Def translates game rules...
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...
271 – Sleeping Gods: Primeval Peril, Thousand Year Old Vampire, Ark Nova: Marine Worlds
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...
270 – Iki, Last Light
In Episode 270, Jules Adrian and Dana take us through their week of gaming. Jules has been rolling 20 dice strongly, and Dana has been setting up secret surveillance on her unsuspecting board game friends, all the while Adrian can’t even decide if he likes a...
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...
268 – The White Castle, Disney Lorcana, NMBR9
In this week’s episode, Adrian is on the hype train of his life sucking up to the mouse banging on about Disney Lorcana. Dana has had a truly delightful time watching the gardeners at the white castle. While Lauren has been stacking NMBRs for breakfast!! We read out...
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...
265 – Sky Team, Spots, Apiary
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...
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...
263 – Special Guest: Scott Pease – Mindbug, Lacrimosa, Neuroshima Hex
In this episode we are joined by video game developer turned tabletop developer and toy inventor Scott Pease. We discuss his history in video games (some very small indie titles like Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk Pro Skater) and the development of Snap Ships Tactics....
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,...
261 – Nightmare Cathedral, Age of Steam, Hansa Teutonica
It’s been Def's birthday and he played a crazy amount of games!!! Adrian talks about two games with “Age” in the title. Jules has been going hard out at the Sydney Game Day and visiting a Nightmare Cathedral!! All this and more on the latest Board Game BBQ podcast....
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...
259 – Dracula vs Van Helsing, Splendor Duel, Age of Innovation
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...
258 – Undaunted Normandy, Cafe, Halls of Hegra
In this episode of chaos, Mitch, Jules and Adrian discuss theme in games and what it means to them. Jules and Mitch have been going head-to-head in Normandy, Adrian has been refining his coffee productions skills. All this and more on the Board Game BBQ podcast....
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...
256 – SpaceCorp 2025-2300AD, Fit to Print
In this episode Jules & Def perform a duet as they run us through a bunch of games that have been finding their table lately. Def takes us on a journey throughout space as he talks about playing SpaceCorp 2025-2300AD and Jules brings us back to earth with news of...
255 – Trickerion, Rogue Angels
In this emotional episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast, we say goodbye to Sarah. If you haven’t heard this news as yet Sarah talks about her journey with the BGBBQ. There are laughs, chaos and some tears as we wish her the best on her next adventure in the board...
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...
253 – Dominant Species, Union Stockyards, Mr President
In episode 253, Jules has gone back to his roots and is playing the most backstabby of backstabby games being the dominant mammal! Adrian is in the Union Stockyards deciding what cuts of meat he wants to add to his smoker on the weekend. Def is running for president...
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...
250 – Hoplomachus Victorum, Archeos Society, My City
In this quarter of a millennium mile stone episode, Def is BACK!!! He has been trying to please Pluto while the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is imminent, Jules have been on expeditions in different regions to bring back all kinds of discoveries, Mike has been back in to...
249 – RA, Santorini, Inside Job
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...
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...
247 – Star Wars Shatterpoint, Hoplomachus Remastered, Belratti
In this episode Jules tries to bring balance to the force with the latest Star Wars war game lite. Mitch is fighting in a gladiator’s arena in ancient Greece…. or Rome?? We also welcome back Mike who has been on holiday but with all this time away did he get his oaths...
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...
245 – Hegemony, Mists Over Carcassonne
In this episode a shortage of available hosts sees Sarah and Def head once more unto the breach without any support from a 3rd host. They do so however with aplomb as they take us on a journey through Age of Steam, Frosthaven, Hegemony and Mists Over Carcassonne...
244 – Special Guests Adam Hill and Matt Riddle
In this episode we have a different combination of the Motor City Gameworks team join us, we can’t seem to get all 3 of them in the same place at the same time! We got to talk to them about their upcoming kickstarter French Quarter and how the game came to be. We...
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...
242 – District Noir, Tammany Hall, Horseless Carriage
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...
241 – Solani, Scythe and Camel Up: The Card Game
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...
240: Special Guest Clint Warren-Davey
In this episode Def and Mitch go to war with special guest Clint Warren-Davey when we talk about his new upcoming game Werwolf by Legion Wargames. Clint shares his insights into his background in history, his passion for WWI and WWII and some of the challenges faced...
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...
236: Special guest Josh Wielgus
In this episode Mitch and Def speak to very special guest Josh Wielgus from Chip Theory Games. They all discuss the current running Gamefound crowd funding campaign for The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. They also talk about other games in the Chip Theory...
235: Special guest Alex Wynnter
In this episode Jules and Mitch welcome back to the show, special guest Alex Wynnter from Tabletop Game Designers Australia (TGDA). Alex shares his insights into the challenges and opportunities that face new game designers in Australia today, and of course they all...
234: Special Guest Sam Macdonald
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...
233: Special guests Jay Bendixen and Pav Owsianka
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...
232: Special Guest Jon-Paul Jacques
In this episode Sarah and Jules host our first guest of Oceania Month, Jon-Paul Jacques, designer of Land Vs Sea by Good Games Publishing. JP shares his personal board game story and gives us some insights into what goes into...
231: Ready Set Bet, Motor City, Final Girl Season 2
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...
230 – Special Guest Devon Norris
HuMMBuGG CON Tickets ---- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/humm-bugg-con-2023-tickets-534716139367 In this special episode we are joined by Devon Norris from Devon Talks Tabletop. Jules gets all artsy with Modern Art, Mike has been harnessing the power of the pulsars....
229: Lords of Vegas, Assassins Creed and Play-con
In this episode we catch up with Jules, Mitch and Adrian. Adrian has flipped and become addicted to BGA. Jules has been gambling trying to be the lord of Vegas, and Mitch has been in stealth mode around Venice learning how to be a master assassin. We also recap...
228: Special guest Paul Grogan
In this episode Def and Mitch are joined by special guest Paul Grogan from the renowned YouTube channel – Gaming Rules - with whom we discuss content creation, teaching & learning games, variability vs replayability and why Australia is the best destination for...
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...
225: Frosthaven, The Animals of Baker St, Plains Indian Wars
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...
224: Zoo Vadis, Gravity Superstar, Cuba Libre
In this episode Adrian, Jules and Def get to kicking off the new year with a hearty run down on all the amazing games they have played over the holiday break. We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What's your new years Board Game resolution?Thanks to everyone...
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...
221: 2022 Recap, plus Tyrants of the Underdark, Two Rooms and a Boom, Paperback Adventures, and King Monster Island
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...
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...
218: Tiletum, Dune, Monikers
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...
217: Marvel Zombies, ISS Vanguard, Concordia
In this episode Def, Mitch and Mitch talk all things games, including Dice Realms, Rococo, Rustling Leaves, and QE. In Sizzling Games, Mike has been helping his hungry heroes, Mitch has been reigning over Roman regions, and Def got seriously sucked into some...
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...
215: V-Sabotage, Bus, Spire’s End: Hildegard
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...
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....
213: Special Guest – Duane Wulf! Plus, Fire in the Lake, Pampero, Endless Winter: Paleoamericans
In this episode Mitch, Adrian and Def are joined by US-based game designer Duane Wulf. Duane talks about his journey to becoming a designer, the inspiration for his new game, Union Stockyards, and of course it would be remiss of us not to ask him about his favourite...
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...
211: PAX Australia Re-cap (Part 1)
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...
210: Barrage: The Nile Expansion, Lanzerath Ridge, Fall of the Mountain King
In this episode Mitch, Adrian and Jules chat about some of their boardgame adjacent hobbies, the new Twilight Inscription, as well as Scout, Quarto and Flamecraft. In Sizzling Games, Adrian bolsters Barrage with a brand new board, Mitch leads a brave band of brothers...
209: Food Chain Magnate, That Old Wallpaper, Wayfarers of the South Tigris
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...
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...
207: Caesar!: Seize Rome in 20 Minutes, Resist, Roll Camera!: The B Movie Expansion
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...
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...
205: Special Guest – Julian Pombo
In this episode Adrian, Mitch and Def are joined by designer Julian Pombo. Julian shares with us where his design ideas come from, his working relationship with Vital Lacerda, and the long journey to get his latest game, Pampero, playtested and published. The team...
204: GenCon Recap with Thinker Themer
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...
203: Scout, Trailblazers, Ankh: Gods of Egypt
While Sarah hosts the episode, Jules and Adrian are snuggling together at Adrian's house. The crew discuss Jules' holiday and the resulting gaming bonanza with Adrian and Def over the past week. Meanwhile in Sizzling Games, Sarah is hand-making and trick-taking, Jules...
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...
200: Delve, My Father’s Work, The Gallerist, Here To Slay
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...
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...
197: On Mars: Alien Invasion, Fabled Fruit, 1960: The Making of the President
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...
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...
195: Bites, Blood On The Clocktower, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon
Def, Jules and Mike are back this week to explore the method to Jules' boardgame-culling madness, the experience of sharing the hobby with the Oz Comic Con community, and everyone's next favourite game from Vital Lacerda. Meanwhile Jules has been having a feast of fun...
194: Dune Imperium, 1862: Railway Mania in the Eastern Counties, Rajas of the Ganges
It's full steam ahead as Mitch stokes the fires and tries to keep Episode 194 on track, which isn't easy with Def and Adrian on board as well. The lads discuss games based on other intellectual properties, the ongoing fascination of trains in boardgames, and...
193: Planet Unknown, Chronicles of Avel, The Smoky Valley, The Transcontinental
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...
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,...
190: Viticulture World, Mafia De Cuba, Nemesis: Lockdown
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...
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...
188: (with Guest Host Ian O’Toole) Cora Quest, Townsfolk Tussle, War of the Ring, Skull Canyon: Ski Fest
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...
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...
186: Praga Caput Regni, All Bridges Burning, Aeon’s End: The Outer Dark
In this special episode Sarah and Adrian welcome back to the show, and the team - Def!! It's exciting to have him back after a brief hiatus and we certainly missed him. Def doesn't waste any time getting back into the swing of the tabletop talk as the crew discuss...
185: Mind MGMT, In The Hall Of The Mountain King, Veiled Fate
Sarah is still riding high from this week's Sydney Game Day and is joined by Jules and Mike on this episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast. Earlier this week, Jules was disembowelled and lived to tell the tale in Kingdom Death Monster, Mike went looking for booty in...
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...
181: Special Guests – The Dicemen Cometh! Plus, Libertalia, Motor City, Nemesis: Lockdown, Ark Nova, Beyond the Sun
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...
180: Special Guests – Kenny Michael-Otton and Leigh Perrott
Games and Wasps and Blips, Oh My! On this episode Adrian and Sarah continue Oceania Month with two Australian designers: Kenny Michael-Otton and Leigh Perrott. Surprisingly the pair have similar backgrounds in playing board games as kids, and also being heavily...
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...
178: Special Guests – Ben Pinchback & Adam Hill from Motor City Gameworks
On this special episode Adrian, Mitch and Sarah are joined by Ben and Adam from Motor City Games. Adrian is so excited to have the boys on the show that his internet spontaneously combusts! It's left to Mitch and Sarah to pick up the pieces and carry on with the show....
177: Teotiuhacan: City of Gods, Mazescape, 18Chesapeake
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...
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...
173: Special Guest – Tom Vasel! Plus Horrified, Black Sonata, Ark Nova and 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,...
172: The Initiative, Teotihuacan Late Pre-Classic Period, Bitoku
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)
171: Special Guest – Paul Grogan! Plus Ark Nova, Hallertau, Mysthea, Perseverance, Polis
Topic of the Pod: (0 1:00) Special Guest – Paul Grogan Sizzling Games: (47:51) Ark Nova, Hallertau, Mysthea, Perseverance, Polis Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (01:26:16) On Mars v Blood Rage Swear An Oath: (1:32:20)
170: Special Guest – Costa! Plus Escape Plan, Orleans, Last Will and Settlement
Tonight the team are joined by Portuguese game designer of Cafe, 6 Castles, and the upcoming Dom Pierre: Costa. It's a fascinating interview and one not to be missed. Sizzling Games include Escape Plan, Orleans, Last Will and Settlement. We check in on the...
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...
168: Men At Work, Undaunted: Reinforcements, Maquis
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,...
167: Voyages, Anno 1800, Mini Express, Nyet!
We are back for 2022! (was there ever any doubt?) Join Adrian, Sarah, Def and Jules as they discuss giving games a second chance. What factors can sour a first play, what you should consider when you first learn a game, and the team list some games they have granted a...
166: Bitoku, Merchants of the Dark Road, Three Sisters
Sizzling Games: (02:50) Bitoku, Merchants of the Dark Road, Three Sisters Topic of the Pod: (44:33) Sydney Game Day Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (01:01:17) Raiders of the North Sea v Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion Swear An Oath: (1:17:01)
165: Cryo, Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns, Project L
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)
164: Wayfarers of the South Tigris, New York Zoo, Soldiers in Postmen’s Uniforms
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)
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:...
162: Brass Birmingham, Brian Boru, Outfoxed
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)
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)
160: Weather Machine, Tapestry: Arts & Architecture, Furnace, Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion, Abandon All Artichokes, Pipeline: Emerging Markets
Sizzling Games: (06:42) The Weather Machine, Tapestry: Arts & Architecture, Furnace, Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion, Abandon All Artichokes, Pipeline: Emerging Markets Topic of the Pod: (36:47) Second hand games, Marketplace, Thrift Stores, Exchanges, Trades Board...
159 – Corrosion, Karuba & Karuba Jr, Broom Service
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)
158: Wonder Book, That Time you Killed Me, Fantastic Factories
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)
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
154 – Special guest: Matt Dunstan! Plus Unicorn Fever, Newton, Arkwright, Grand Austria Hotel
Topic of the Pod: (01:35) Matt Dunstan Sizzling Games: (37:47) Unicorn Fever, Newton, Arkwright, Grand Austria Hotel Bracket Battle: (1:17:25) Chronicles of Crime v Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth Swear An Oath: (1:26:27)
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...
152: Flick of Faith, Las Vegas, Mercado de Lisboa
Sizzling Games: (01:34) Flick of Faith, Las Vegas, Mercado de Lisboa Topic of the Pod: (20:58) Board Game Flashbacks Bracket Battle: (59:00) Castell v Gaia Project Swear An Oath: (1:08:07)
151: Trek 12, Rallyman GT, Just One
Sizzling Games: (02:25) Trek 12, Rallyman GT, Just One Topic of the Pod (36:40) Player Counts The Roast (1:06:15) Swear An Oath: (1:22:54)
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....
148: Cloudspire, The Crew: Mission Deep Sea, Battle Line
Sizzling Games: (01:10) Cloudspire, The Crew: Mission Deep Sea, Battle Line Topic: (30:52) Standouts from Essen Spiele The Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle: (1:14:35) Yokohama v Targi, Viscounts of the West Kingdom v Quacks of Quedlinberg Swear an Oath:...
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:...
146: Special Guest: David Turczi! Plus Search for Planet X, Dungeons & Dragons, Castell
Topic: (01:45) Special Guest: David Turczi Sizzling Games: (49:05) Search for Planet X, Dungeons & Dragons, Castell The Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0: (1:13:37) Dice Throne v Eclipse: 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy Swear an Oath: (01:40:26)
145: Architects of the West Kingdom, Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, Dinosaur Island Rawr & Write, Whistle Mountain
Sizzling Games: (02:40) Architects of the West Kingdom, Terraforming Mars Ares Expedition, Dinosaur Island Rawr & Write, Whistle Mountain Topic: (42:17) Games we like that don’t quite suit us The Roast: (1:04:47) Swear an Oath: (01:28:54)
144: Special Guest – Kim Brebach from Good Games Publishing, My Little Scythe, Cascadia, Land vs Sea
On this episode Sarah, Jules and Adrian are joined by Kim Brebach from Good Games Publishing. He talks about his journey into game design, his mission to find games that have incredible depth, and his development approach to playtesting new games. In our Sizzling...
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)
142: Lisboa, Royal Visit, Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North
Sizzling Games: (01:55) Lisboa, Royal Visit, Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North Topic of the Pod: (40:36) The Difference Between: Euro & Ameritrash, Deck creation & Deck building, Strategy & Tactics Bracket Battle: (1:05:19) City of the Big Shoulders...
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...
140: Special Guest: The Mico! Plus Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Dinosaur Island Rawr & Write
Topic of the Pod: (00:45) Special Guest: The Mico! Sizzling Games: (51:59) Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition, Dinosaur Island Rawr & Write Braket Battle: (1:13:19) A Feast for Odin v Canvas Swear an Oath: (01:24:11)
139: Monique and Naveen from Before You Play! Plus Scythe, Calimala, Tinner‘s Trail, Goa
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....
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)
137: On Tour, The Night Cage, The Red Cathedral
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)
136: Kabuto Sumo, Pax Pamir 2nd Edition, Montana, Men at Work
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)
135: Circadians First Light, Cubitos, Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig
Sizzling Games: (01:55) Circadians First Light, Cubitos, Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig Topic of the Pod: (36:43) Etiquette in Board Games The Roast: (01:14:56) Swear an Oath: (01:24:08)
134: Gaia Project, Cloudspire, The Estates
Sizzling Games: (01:55) Gaia Project, Cloudspire, The Estates Topic of the Pod: (33:43) Top 5 Art in games Bracket Battle: (01:14:14) Swear an Oath: (01:28:52)
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)
132: Survive: Escape from Atlantis, Aquatica, Dominant Species: Marine
Sizzling Games: (01:46) Survive: Escape from Atlantis, Aquatica, Dominant Species: Marine Topic of the Pod: (38:32) Kickstarter regrets Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0: (1:08:33) Pandemic Legacy v Hadrian’s Wall Swear an Oath: (1:23:00)
131: Roll Camera!, Hero Realms, Teotihuacan: the Expansion Period
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)
130: The Gardens, Oriflamme Ablaze, Air, Land & Sea
Sizzling Games: (01:57) The Gardens, Oriflamme Ablaze, Air, Land & Sea Topic of the Pod: (25:21) Top 5 games that surprised us, in a good way. Bracket Battle 2.0: (1:03:08) Aeon’s End v Vindication Swear an Oath: (1:13:38)
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)
127: Special Guests; Budgie Smuggler Games! plus Disney Villainous, Unmatched: Jurassic Park Raptors v Ingen, Forbidden Desert, Bananagrams, Mandala Stones
Topic of the Pod: (01:00) Budgie Smuggler Games Sizzling Games: (39:40) Disney Villainous, Unmatched: Jurassic Park Raptors v Ingen, Forbidden Desert, Bananagrams, Mandala Stones Bracket Battle 2.0 Update and the Roast: (1:00:25) Swear an Oath: (1:10:08)
126: Castle Itter, Sprawlopolis, Age of Steam
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)
125: Marvel Champions, Unsettled, 6 Nimmt
Sizzling Games: (03:18) Marvel Champions, Unsettled, 6 Nimmt Topic of the Pod: (36:48) How our tastes have changed The Roast (1:05:21) Swear an Oath: (1:20:01)
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)
122: Special Guest – Simone Luciani ! Plus Cloudspire, Dune Imperium, Unsettled
Topic of the Pod: (02:05) Simone Luciani Sizzling Games: (55:45) Cloudspire, Dune Imperium, Unsettled Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (1:20:51) Swear an Oath: (1:27:41)
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...
119: Almanac: The Dragon Road, Coffee Traders, Cosmic Frog
Sizzling Games: (02:34) Almanac: The Dragon Road, Coffee Traders, Cosmic Frog Topic of the Pod: (49:40) Our history with games Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (1:13:36) Dwellings of Eldervale v Too Many Bones Swear an Oath: (1:21:22)
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)
117: Bloc by Bloc, Downforce, Gaia Project
Sizzling Games: (02:30) Bloc by Bloc, Downforce, Gaia Project Topic of the Pod: (36:01) Games of 3+ hours length Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (1:04:15) Pipeline v Marvel Champions Swear an Oath: (1:07:33)
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)
115: Era: The Medieval Age, Destinies, Mia London
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)
114: Le Havre, Juicy Fruits, Mini Express
Sizzling Games: (04:05) Le Havre, Juicy Fruits, Mini Express Topic of the Pod: (39:27) Most anticipated games Bracket Battle (1:15:12) Wingspan v Archaeology: The New Expedition The Roast (1:29:00) Swear an Oath: (1:43:11)
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)
112 – Bonfire, Hostage Negotiator, Aeon’s End Legacy
Sizzling Games (02:52) Bonfire, Hostage Negotiator, Aeon’s End Legacy Topic of the Pod (48:23)...
111 – Colt Express, Pavlov’s House, On Mars
Sizzling Games (02:12) Colt Express, Pavlov's House, On Mars Topic of the Pod (48:59)...
110 – Kompromat, Heroes of Land, Air and Sea, Dawn of the Zeds
Sizzling Games: Kompromat, Heroes of Land, Air and Sea, Dawn of the Zeds (3:15) Topic of the Pod: Curating a 10 game collection (44:01) Board Game BBQ Bracket 2.0: (01:14:08) Swear an Oath: (1:39:49) Episode 110: Kompromat, Heroes of Land, Air & Sea, Dawn of...
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)
107 – The Court of Miracles, Wingspan with Oceania, Exit The Game Series
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...
104 – Too Many Bones, Crokinole, Lawyer Up
Sizzling Games (2:05) Topic of the Pod (38:00) Board Game Bracket Battle 2.0 (54:39) Swear an Oath (1:07:25) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for the second Board game BBQ Day to be held in Brisbane! The event will be held on Saturday, May 29th from 10am-late...
103 – Cubitos, Parks, Hanabi
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...
102 – Oath, MicroMacro Crime City, Clank! Legacy
**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 open now at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/board-game-bbq-sydney-game-day-1-tickets-146343510379 Join us...
101 – Special Guests, Lincoln and Nikki from Gamenight!
Topic: Lincoln & Nikki - Right off the top! Sizzling Games: 1:08:59 super Skill Pinball 4Cade, Sleeping Gods, Letters of Whitechapel, Marvel United, A Feast for Odin Bracket: 1:47:57 Oath: 1:51:44 **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for the first Board game BBQ...
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...
99 – Special Guests: Orange Nebula, Plus loads of games!
Topic of the Pod: Orange Nebula Sizzling Games: (55:10) Welcome To: New Las Vegas, Too Many Bones, Skiwampus, Tainted Grail, Res Arcana, Windward, It’s a Wonderful World: Corruption and Ascension Swear an Oath (01:39:17) **BOARD GAME BBQ GAME DAY** Join us for...
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...
97 – Cairn, Black Rose Wars, Eclipse
Sizzling Games: Cairn (02:39) Black Rose Wars (09:45) Eclipse (28:50) Topic of the Pod: Battle mechanics in games (47:04) Swear an Oath (01:30:53) **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...
96 – Special Guest – Paul Grogan! Plus City of the Big Shoulders, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, Terraforming Mars, Legacy: The Testament of Duke de Crecy
Special Guest: Paul Grogan (01:00) Sizzling Games: City of the Big Shoulders (55:00), Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion & Terraforming Mars (59:43), Legacy: The Testament of Duke de Crecy (01:06:10) Swear an Oath:...
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...
93 – City of the Big Shoulders, Stay Cool, Coloma, Let’s Make a Bus Route
Sizzling Games: City of the Big Shoulders (4:37) Stay Cool (16:55) Coloma (21:55) Let’s Make a Bus Route (28:23) Topic of the Pod: Board Game BBQ Awards Segment 2: Best light, medium and heavy game, Best expansion and Game of the Year (32:32) Oath:...
92 – It’s a Wonderful World: War & Peace, Guild Master, Paperback, Starcadia Quest
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)...
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...