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Join Conor, Jules and Adrian in this “all-aussie” pod as Adrian celebrates his citizenship.  No longer a Brit, but an Aussie through and through … as if he wasn’t already! Adrian has been revisiting an old favourite and curing himself of the plague in Bristol 1350.  Jules has been wooed by a game about picnicking on plaid with ants in the new Bitewing Games title, Gingham. Coincidentally, Conor is also corralling six-legged insects in March of the Ants.  The crew also give a rundown on recent game days in all three states, their obsession with Riftbound and Conor chats about a small box hit he’s discovered. As usual there are lots of laughs and all-round gaming goodness!   Sizzling Games: Riftbound: [34:52] Castle Combo: [50:51] Question of the Pod Recap: [59:52] New Question of the Pod: [1:04:34] Fired Up: [1:12:57] New Question of the Pod: If a TCG requires hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to stay competitive, is that a design flaw… or just part of the hobby?   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:   Unpublished:  Architects (prototype by Kyle Jarratt).  Contact via discord @kyngkyle or on the web at https://kyng.com.au   Published: Bristol 1350: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350 Gingham: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440024/gingham March of the Ants: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416079/march-of-the-ants-evolved-edition Riftbound – League of Legends: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game Voidfall: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337627/voidfall Gazebo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440023/gazebo Clithulu Wars: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/139976/cthulhu-wars Harmonies: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies Slambo!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo Hot Streak: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak Trails of Tucana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283864/trails-of-tucana Castle Combo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo Café: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284936/cafe     SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9

Join Dana, Lauren, Joe and the ghosts that haunt Dana's house as they chat about all the games hitting their tables. Joe has been checking out some small games to see whether they measure up, in Panda Panda and Vivo. Lauren thinks this one is so delightful, but that might be a knee-jerk reaction, with Soda Jerk. Dana engages in some nautical nonsense, breaking her back carrying all that loot in Pirates of Maracaibo.  We also have our question of the pod and round it up with what has us fired up! Timestamps: What we've been playing [0:01:22] Vivo [0:27:41] Panda Panda / Cat Poker [0:33:06] Soda Jerk [0:37:42] Pirates of Maracaibo [0:45:23] Question of the Pod [0:57:09] Fired Up [1:04:57]   New Question of the Pod: What is a small game that packs a big punch? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Clans of Caledonia Industria - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391913/clans-of-caledonia-industria  Duel for Cardia - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447243/duel-for-cardia  Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437705/horrified-dungeons-and-dragons  Ra and Write - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422796/ra-and-write  Timber Town - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town  Luthier - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier  Challengers! Beach Cup - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390340/challengers-beach-cup  Vivo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420242/vivo  Panda Panda / Cat Poker - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400113/panda-panda  Soda Jerk - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446953/soda-jerk  Pirates of Maracaibo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397385/pirates-of-maracaibo    SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/  More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/  PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

This week join Jules, Adrian and Conor as they chat about what they've been getting played. Jules has been watching sumos slam in Slambo. Conor has been scaling colossi in Leviathan Wilds. Adrian shares the tale of losing at Riftbound to a literal child - because nothing says humble like being demolished by someone who still needs to be put to bed at night! This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! Timestamps: Up or Down [0:07:40] Money [0:13:26] Merchants of Andromeda [0:17:25] Cities [0:25:45] Slambo [0:33:10] Leviathan Wilds [0:38:14] Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG [0:45:39]   New Question of the Pod: What game rule have you been playing incorrectly? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Up or Down https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428058/up-or-down Money https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/125/money Merchants of Andromeda https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436516/merchants-of-andromeda Cities https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402676/cities Slambo https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo Leviathan Wilds https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358737/leviathan-wilds Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/  More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/  PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

Tune in for our PAX Australia 2025 special! This year, Joe, Adrian, Conor, Jules, and special guest Finn are live on the showroom floor bringing you exclusive hands-on impressions and interviews with some of Australia's most exciting up-and-coming game designers. We dive deep into their latest prototype projects, and share our takes on some standout established titles we got to experience at the event. A huge thanks to PAX Australia for the continued support and for giving us the opportunity to celebrate the local gaming scene. It's always a highlight of our year, and we're already looking forward to what next year brings! Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game Seas of Strife - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife Coyote - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443688/coyote Cheers to the Governor - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404048/cheers-to-the-governor Isle of Feathers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/455519/isle-of-feathers Timber Town - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/  More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/  PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

This week, join Jules, Dana and Adrian as they chat about the games hitting their table. Dana has been surviving the harsh desert conditions in Desperate Oasis. Jules has been journeying through the mystical landscapes of Faraway. Adrian continues to rabbit on about Barrage and its expansions - because apparently one dam episode wasn't enough! This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! (yee-haw)   New Question of the Pod: What game will you always go "all in" for? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Mandala - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/264241/mandala Wriggle Roulette - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443829/wriggle-roulette Hel: The Last Saga - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274056/hel-the-last-saga Container - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453740/container Isle of Feathers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/455519/isle-of-feathers Barrage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251247/barrage Twinkle Twinkle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408280/twinkle-twinkle Lord of the Rings: Confrontation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18833/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-confrontation Desperate Oasis - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428904/desperate-oasis Faraway - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385761/faraway   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/  More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/  PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

This week, join Lauren, Conor and Jules as they chat about the games hitting their table. Jules is used to laying waste to his opponents, and now he can literally leave them - in Ruins. Conor is hot for this game but she's cold for him, in the expansion Aquatica: Cold Waters. Lauren has been playing some small little card games but is mostly just along for the ride.  This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! (yee-haw) Timestamps: What we've been playing [0:02:19] Aquatica: Cold Waters [0:46:17] Ruins [1:00:47] Question of the Pod [1:14:17] Fired Up [1:25:16] New Question of the Pod: What games did you miss on release, but are hanging out to play and why? Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483  Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Scoville - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/145659/scoville  Forest Shuffle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391163/forest-shuffle  Cryptrick - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391829/cryptrick  Farm Hand - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/386860/farm-hand  Pixies: Flower Power - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441707/pixies-flower-power  Paper World - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429020/paper-world  Nunatak: Temple of Ice - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383158/nunatak-temple-of-ice  Ruins - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428635/ruins  Aquatica: Cold Waters - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/300872/aquatica-cold-waters  SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/  More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/  PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

In this episode Banana, Adrian and Joe are chatting about what’s been hitting the table.   Adrian, has been exploring Etherstone but can’t stop talking about another game entirely.  Banana is still wondering how to make a zombie look enthusiastic in Caution Signs.  Meanwhile Joe is finding joy in creating amphibian high-rises in Frog Tower. All this and a few laughs, so enjoy! Sizzling Games: Frog Tower: [37:12] Endeavor: Deep Sea: [42:18] Question of the Pod Recap: [54:54] New Question of the Pod: [1:05:55] Fired Up: [1:15:22] New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play and why?   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:   Panda Spin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417323/panda-spin Quattro Trick-Taking: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430921/quattro-trick-taking Etherstone: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412086/etherstone Res Arcana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262712/res-arcana Critter Ktichen: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393429/critter-kitchen Ransom Notes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349812/ransom-notes Caution Signs: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407805/caution-signs Frog Tower: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420901/kaerutawa-frog-tower Endeavor: Deep Sea: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367966/endeavor-deep-sea Fleet the Dice Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245961/fleet-the-dice-game Three Sisters: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291845/three-sisters White Castle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371942/the-white-castle Teotihuacan: City of Gods: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/229853/teotihuacan-city-of-gods Quacks: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks Rebel Princess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381249/rebel-princess   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.   Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/   More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9

In this episode the three bearded folk - Conor, Jules and Joe are getting into mischief.  Joe has got a thing for sexy horses in Snowcrest. Meanwhile, Conor has had some dentistry issues, or a toothache, or something like that, with Gloomhaven: Digital Edition.  Jules is living his best life exploring a planet, and thankfully doing more than just ‘aimlessly engaging with things’ in Vantage.  All this and more, so you’d better have your purchase pen ready! Sizzling Games: Snowcrest: [42:07] Gloomhaven Digital Edition: [52:13] Vantage: [1:03:00] Question of the Pod Recap: [1:19:34] New Question of the Pod: [1:25:25] Fired Up: [1:32:00] New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play and why?   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483   Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:   Honey Buzz: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284742/honey-buzz Netrunner: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124742/android-netrunner Schadenfreude: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324711/schadenfreude Happy Mochi : https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438481/happy-mochi Orbit: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429767/orbit Nunatak: Temple of Ice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383158/nunatak-temple-of-ice Massive Darkness 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/image/7497066/massive-darkness-2-heavenfall Pillars of Fate: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440941/pillars-of-fate Gloomhaven Digital Ed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780290/Gloomhaven/ Vantage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage Snowcrest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385437/snowcrest   SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.   Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/   PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.   At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts

Episode 341 – Post-Play Con Catch-up: Gen Con, Ladies’ Gaming Weekend & Mic Chaos In a post-Play Con world, the BBQ crew is back behind the mics — well, most of the mics. Jules shares tales from his big trip to Gen Con, Dana recounts her epic ladies’ weekend away full of board games, and Adrian… well, let’s just say his microphone wasn’t having a good day. Blame him for any dodgy audio — we sure are. This week’s sizzling games: Dana – Wondrous Creatures Jules – Wroth Adrian – The Castles of Burgundy 🎲 Whether you love convention stories, new game chatter, or laughing at Adrian’s tech troubles, Episode 341 has you covered. 🔗 Links & Community 🌏 Board Game BBQ Linktree

We apologise for some minor sound quality issues this week. We hope you enjoy the pod all the same!   This week join Conor, Lauren and Dana as they discuss their Play Con 2025 highlights, including TTRPGs, big group games and some hot new releases. Conor has been throwing it back playing a game painted so beautifully that all other games are ruined for him, with Foundations of Rome. Lauren is casting aside life, youth, and rest, in her new quest for the eternal - glory! with Eternal Decks. Dana has been the one yelling 'Go Mum!' and has bet her bottom dollar that this was the game of the con, with Hot Streak.  We also cover some major gaming news, question of the pod, and round it out with what has us fired up!  Timestamps: What we’ve been playing [0:05:11] Foundations of Rome [0:37:40] Eternal Decks [0:43:22] Hot Streak [0:50:42] Question of the Pod [1:07:43] Fired up [1:23:17] This week's Question of the Pod: How do you deal with the post-convention blues? Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all the games that we discussed: QE Commodities Expansion - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/360699/qe-commodities  Fate of the Fellowship - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436217/the-lord-of-the-rings-fate-of-the-fellowship  Pergola - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424573/pergola  Meadow - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/314491/meadow  Ito - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito  The Vibe - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426692/the-vibe  Guards of Atlantis II - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/267609/guards-of-atlantis-ii  Fishing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing  Pitch Car - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150/pitchcar  Foundations of Rome - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284189/foundations-of-rome  Eternal Decks - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424981/eternal-decks  Hot Streak - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak    PODCAST SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.  Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special.  https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9

Episode 339 - Wellycon Adventures! Joe and Adrian are back from an incredible trip to New Zealand where they hit up Wellycon, the biggest board gaming event in NZ! They talk about all the amazing games they played, the wonderful people they met, and the awesome Kiwi gaming community. A massive shout out to the team at Garphill Games for being absolute legends and making them feel so welcome — and for showing off some seriously cool games. Also, a huge thank you to Badgers From Mars for hanging out and sharing their creative energy. 👉 Want to join in the fun? Come be part of our community: Join our Discord to chat games daily Follow us on Facebook and connect with fellow board gamers Tune in to hear their highlights, some game chatter, travel stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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