Joel, Sam, and Nick are back with another captivating episode of their board gaming podcast, bringing you all the latest and greatest from the gaming world. In this episode, number 129, they delve into the exciting news of the winners from the Spiel des Jahres, the prestigious game awards that every enthusiast eagerly anticipates. They also take an in-depth look at the crowdfunding sector, discussing the latest trends, successful campaigns, and upcoming projects that have the community buzzing. Additionally, they share their personal experiences with the games they’ve been playing recently, offering insights and recommendations for your next gaming session. Tune in for a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of the board gaming landscape!

also, on the 3rd of August is the 24-Hour Board gaming marathon where and Joel ad Claire will be. watch the live stream from your chair and pop along. https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/ or their Facebook page and 

News

• SdJ winners were announced minutes ago:
  
  
  
  • Kinderspiel des Jahres (kids’ game of the year): Magic Keys
  
  
  • Kennerspiel des Jahres (connoisseur’s game of the year): Daybreak
  
  
  • Spiel des Jahres (game of the year): Sky Team
  
  
  
  

Crowdfunding

Kickstarter

• Nightshift, has been and gone 


• Deep Regrets: An Unfortunate Fishing Game, – Sam should explain again because the other podcast hasn’t gone out 


• Zoo Tycoon: The Board Game – New Shores,


• Rolling Board Game Bags & Artist Illustrated Playmats,


• Wandering Galaxy: A Crossroads Game,


• The Last City – ROKR’s Futuristic Marble Run,


• Just Another Board Game,


• Catacombs Fortress of Nazemoor,


• The Flames Of Fafnir – A Physics-Based Board Game,


• Yonder,

Gamefound

• Kemet: Rise of the Gods,


• DC Super Heroes United,


• Terrorscape: Putrefied Enmity,

Coming Soon

Kickstarter

• RAYMAN® The Board Game,


• Dead Reckoning Port of Call from AEG,


• RA Pharaoh Edition Reprint and More!,


• Jurassic Feud,


• Barrage: The Legendary Box,

Gamefound

• Ascension Legends launching Tuesday 23rd July


• Cyberpunk 2077 – The Board Game launching in 40 days 


• Above and Below: Haunted no lunch date


• Dungeon Twister 20th Anniversary Edition 6th August 


• DinoGenics: New Arrivals no date

Played Games

Joel:

• Age of Comics,


• A Message from the Stars,

Nick:

• Lots of new BGA games (come join us for a game – we have a discord channel for that!):
  
  
  
  • Citadels,
  
  
  • Stupor Mundi,
  
  
  • Harmonies,
  
  
  • Spellbook
  
  
  • Spring Cleaning,
  
  
  
  

Sam

• River of Gold,


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