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Board Games with My Wife is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Jack (@jack_of_all_games) and Lottie of Birdwood Games. Join Jack and Lottie for board game reviews, news from the industry and tales from their life as a gaming couple.Subscribe to the Birdwood Games newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hrrzWb
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In their last episode, Lottie and Jack talk about their top 25 board games, their favourite sandwich fillings, and the snobbery of Frodo Baggins. Thank you so much for listening to Board Games with My Wife!You can follow Birdwood Games on Twitter and Instagram @BirdwoodGamesYou can sign up to the Birdwood Games newsletter here: https://www.birdwoodgames.co.uk/newsletterYou can preorder a copy of Dog Park here: https://dogparkgame.co.uk/
Welcome to the penultimate episode of Board Games with My Wife. Jack and Lottie will be bringing the podcast to a close after over two years of recording, 45 episodes, and hundreds of hours of chat. But they'll be back! Soon! With something! Send your suggestion for future podcasts/video shows/blog series to hello@birdwoodgames.co.ukAnd - as always - thank you for listening. If you'd like to preorder a copy of Dog Park you can do so at dogparkgame.co.uk
There are just over 24 hours left to go of the Dog Park Kickstarter campaign! In this episode Jack and Lottie answer listener questions about Dog Park and discuss the games they're looking forward to playing once the Kickstarter has concluded. Join over 5,000 backers by backing Dog Park on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/birdwoodgames/dog-park-board-game
Join Jack and Lottie as they start the second day of their Dog Park Kickstarter campaign. In the first day Dog Park FUNDED, was selected as a Kickstarter Project We Love, surpassed £50,000 smashing a GameTrayz stretch goal along the way, and broke into The Hotness on Board Game Geek. Lottie and Jack relive the first day and talk about the process of designing and publishing the game.Dog Park is available to back now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/birdwoodgames/dog-park-board-game?ref=4rgk9v
Season three, let's go! Lottie and Jack are back with a new season of Board Games with My Wife. In this episode they share details about their upcoming Kickstarter campaign, Dog Park. They also go through their best-loved board games of the summer. There is chat of weebles and something about an anal puzzler. I don't know. Don't ask. Welcome back! See Dog Park on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/birdwoodgames/dog-park-board-gameVisit the Birdwood Games website: https://www.birdwoodgames.co.uk/Sign up to the Birdwood Games newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hrrzWb
Jack and Lottie are rounding off season two with a bumper episode: Jack's favourite games of all time! They also discuss the perils of tenpin bowling, come up with a new catchphrase, and Lottie does some beatboxing (yes, it's terrible).Board Games with My Wife will be back in the autumn. In the meantime, subscribe to the Birdwood Games newsletter here: eepurl.com/hrrzWbAnd follow Dog Park on BGG here: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331401/dog-park
1We're all about multiplayer games that play well (and IF NOT BETTER) with just two players. In this episode, you'll learn that Lottie is all about proper intonation and Jack is all about War of The Worlds. Of course! Sign up to the Birdwood Games newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hrrzWb Check out our first game, Dog Park: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331401/dog-park
Somebody take our credit cards! Jack and Lottie have been purchasing and playing new games in the name of 'research'. In this episode they share their thoughts on their recent haul. This episode is also the origin of Portmanteau Boy, an underrated, word-based superhero sidekick.Subscribe to the Birdwood Games newsletter: eepurl.com/hrrzWb
Looking for a new old faithful for your board game collection? In this episode, Jack and Lottie discuss the games they always find themselves returning to. There is also, of course, some nonsense including chat about Kent Boppers and laxatives. What else? Mariposas Competition: https://www.birdwoodgames.co.uk/blog/win-a-copy-of-mariposasLine of Duty Meme.Birdwood Games newsletter: eepurl.com/hrrzWb
All hands on deck, gamers, this week we're talking about deck builders. In this episode, there's some Doctor Who debate, a discussion about the pros and cons of being a human train, and Lottie shares a childhood anecdote about sticking her hand in mystery bags. It's all go. Sign up to the Birdwood Games newsletter here to receive first-look sneak peeks at our upcoming projects, stay informed about competitions, and receive exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/hrrzWb
Jack and Lottie are back with some more jargon busting. In this episode they're talking about their favourite engine builders. They also share the details of a mega competition to win the Complete Collection of Everdell. Full details here: https://www.birdwoodgames.co.uk/blog/the-everdell-complete-collection-giveawayClick here to sign up to the Birdwood Games newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hrrzWb
All aboard the jargon train! In this episode, Lottie and Jack unpick what makes a euro game and share 10 fun games in the genre to try. There's also some discussion about inept sporting attempts and Lottie does a little smack talk on a certain game. Sign up to the Birdwood Games newsletter: eepurl.com/hrrzWb
Filler games! We love 'em. In this episode Jack and Lottie share 10 of their favourite games that play in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for parties, families, and busy people. There is also some chat about the patriarchy, 'interior design', and the dog. Of course!
Want to get a pal into gaming? Have a partner who's averse to meeples? Never fear. In this episode, Jack and Lottie share 8 MORE great games to tempt new gamers into the hobby (check out episode 1 for another 5 recommendations). There is also some nonsense about someone called Jimithon and some excessive R rolling.
What's up, party people? Lottie has aged another year so it's time to go through her favourite 20 board games of all time. Does her list deviate from last year's? Let's find out.
2021 is here, people! And what is a new year if not an opportunity to play and acquire more board games? In this episode, Jack and Lottie discuss games slated to come out in 2021. There's also a review of Jack's board game statistics app (get excited), and Lottie talks a bit too much about how sweaty certain games make her. Ahem. Getting the year off to a flier.
We're taking stock, we're selecting favourites. In this episode, Jack and Lottie Share their favourite games published in 2020. They reflect on a truly mad year whilst Rupert the springer spaniel snores (obviously). Virtual Playtesting group: https://virtualplaytesting.com/
Whaddup and welcome to a weird episode. Jack and Lottie discuss their favourite 'long' games, loosely defined as a game that takes over two hours to play. They also do a lot of sipping and swallowing in this episode, so a thousand apologies for that. For those interested, here's the Joey meme: https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/697/747/0ed.jpg
Ho, ho, ho! Lottie and Jack are back with 12 gift ideas to give this holiday season. Seasonal silliness ensues, of course, with large-handed Johnathan and a description of psychic Dobble. CONCLUSION!
Grab your broomsticks and capes, gamers, it's Halloween. In this episode Jack and Lottie share eight of their favourite games with creepy themes to play over the spooky season. They also discuss giant insects, horse tranquilizers, and a terrible game called AtmosFEAR. Of course.
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