Board Game Gumbo Live!

Hey board gamers, we are back in the Gumbo Pot, but this time, we are chatting with Wonderful World Board Games all the way from Taiwan!  First, we introduce Phil and Lenny from WWBG and find out more about them as a company and as gamers. What is the Taiwan board gaming scene like? What is the big convention there? Which one is better -- GEN CON or SPIEL? We answer the important questions!  Next, Phil and Lenny regale us with their recent plays of Net Runner and Emberheart, while BJ dishes on his first impressions of Junk Wax from 25th Century Games.  Then, we chat about LIONWAKE, the new crowdfunding campaign from WWBG / NUWA set to (re)launch in late October: You can find out more about WWBG Here: https://www.wonderfulworldbg.com/ and sign up for their Discord to be notified when the project goes live on Kickstarter.  Finally, there's some lagniappe, as BJ and Phil and Lenny talk about their current ENVIE games. There are some surprises here!  So sit back with a plate of Xiao Long Bao and glass of Classic Pearl Milk Tea, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe!  Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Hey board gamers, we are back in the Gumbo Pot, but this time, we are chatting with one of our all time favorite people in the board gaming hobby, Burky from GameToppersLLC!  First, we chat about an important life update on our friends from the Dukes of Dice -- congratulations!  Next, Burky regales us with his recent play of Star Wars: Battle of Hoth. Burky has us juiced up to play this one soon!  Then, we chat about the fantastic new MAT BAZAAR Kickstarter that is going on right now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/burky/game-toppers-game-mat-bazaar Burky has over 40 mats in 12 different sizes, some with brand new art from your favorite artists!  Finally, there's some lagniappe, as BJ and Burky talk about their current ENVIE games.  So sit back with a plate of pan-fried Walleye and cold glass of The Bootleg, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe!  Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Hey board gamers, we are back in the Gumbo Pot, but this time, we are chatting with the designer of one of our favorite games of 2025, MAP MASTERS designed by IAN BACH & CEDRICK CAUMONT and published by CAPTAIN GAMES.  MAP MASTERS is a lively little "five card dungeon run" game that has a puzzle aspect, some real time stress, the joy of designing and running a dungeon and a tiny bit of personalization to your own special powers. It's fantastic!  Ian shares us the story of coming up with the design, some of his hobbies, working with the legendary Mike Fitzgerald, and his recent plays of LORD OF THE RINGS: TRICK TAKING GAMES.  Plus, there's some lagniappe, as BJ and Ian talk about a potential digital version of MAP MASTERS and discuss their current ENVIE games.  So sit back with a loaded Chivito sandwich and a nice warm cup of Mate, and enjoy another episode of Lagniappe!  Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Hey board gamers, it's time for another Lagniappe episode of Gumbo Live! This time, our old friend The Jay Bell is back in the Gumbo Pot! We start with a recap of our mutual play of PERENNIAL, coming soon to Kickstarter from Flatout Games, and then chat about Jay's latest projects: PIP IT! -- a push your luck dice flicking game that is ready to be published! TUG OF WORDS -- a fun little party game about guessing words designed by Jay and Danielle Reynolds, soon to be published by Chris Couch Games DECKLARATIONS -- one of Jay's thinkiest designs yet, with a cool new theme LOTR: CIRCLE OF CONFLICT -- a brand new randowriter based in the Lord of the Rings Universe with an interesting mechanical twist! Plus, there's some lagniappe, as BJ and Jay dish on each other's ENVIE games for the week -- some true surprises in their choices! So sit back with an ice cold drink with Sonic ice and a footlong hot dog, and enjoy another episode! Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Hey board gamers, we are back in the Gumbo Pot, but this time, we are chatting with the designer of PLAYGROUND EMPIRES, Sterling Birdwell. Sterling tells the story of the inspiration that he took from his brother Erik's times on the school playgrounds, and Erik's in the show to confirm the stories are true! PLAYGROUND EMPIRES is a brand new area control game soon to be crowdfunded by HUTCHU GAMES. Our thanks to Woody and Adam for their support of Southern Board Game Fest and the GeauxPub section each year! Plus, there's some lagniappe, as BJ teases out the brothers' ENVIE games -- some true surprises in their choices! So sit back with your favorite ice cold Southern Pecan Swamp Pop soda and a Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip from the school cantina and enjoy another episode! Laissez les bon temps rouler!