Whose Turn Is It Anyway?

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showAdrian takes the mic as first player and celebrates all those little things in board gaming when the publishers get it right.  The players around the table recall those little things which make a big differenceFIRST PLAYER: AdrianOTHER PLAYERS: Dan, Becky & KerleyOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- Becky just can't get enough of Ark Nova on BGA and can now give Kerley a kicking every now and then- Dan's getting his kids into board gaming with Ticket to Ride First Journey by Days of Wonder- whether sheep are better than cows in the latest Great Western Tail New Zealand by Eggertspiele - more about Adrian's flip & write journeys in Next Station: Tokyo- more about the players round robin experiences of those small things that publishers do which brings a smile to board gamers faces.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count4:19 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex4:34 - Becky - Ark Nova on BGA & Opening Dog Park New Tricks6:05 - Dan - Ticket to Ride First Journey9:35 - Kerley - Great Western Trail New Zealand15:24 - Adrian - Next Station Tokyo19:29 - TURN 3 - Main Event: All the small things...20:00 - It's a Wonderful World's turn counter23:24 - Publisher inserts that are actually quite good28:10 - The player trays in Eclipse Second Dawn30:41 - When animeeples really elevated Agricola35:09 - The textured feel of Wingspan's rulebook38:54 - The squidgy berries and resources in Everdell41:48 - When games don't just pick standard player colours46:07 - Transparent cards in Fallout Shelter & Canvas48:23 - The rubber hats in Viticulture World50:36 - Adding that second layer to player boards57:17 - Creating randomness through inventive dice towers1:01:06 - TURN 4 - Would you rather play a game which was slightly too small or slightly too big1:05:12 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:05:25 - Dan - Terraforming Mars1:05:52 - Kerley - Kerley - Heroes of Might & Magic III & Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods1:07:28 - Becky - JP's Birthday Games Day1:09:15 - Adrian - Trying an upgraded 3D printer & creating inserts1:12:27 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showDavey gets us over the line with one of his innovative episodes where he pretends to be a genie *Djinn Davey" and grants the gangs board game related wishes...but with consequences.FIRST PLAYER: DaveyOTHER PLAYERS: Becky, Tambo & DanOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- Becky's take on the new Wyrmspan by Stonemaier Games and how she compares it to Wingspan- that Dan still can't bloody win at Frostpunk by Glass Cannon Unplugged but still comes back for more- about Tambo's duality in Jekyll & Hyde, a head to head trick taking card game by Mandoo Games- about Daveys experiences in the second edition of Great Western Trail by Eggertspiele- that rubbing Djinn Davey's lamp can lead to your board game wishes being manipulated into something far worseLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWGet your tickets to the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon - https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:37 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex1:51 - Becky - Wyrmspan7:50 - Dan - Frostpunk11:06 - Tambo - Jekyll vs Hyde15:12 - Davey - Great Western Trail Second Edition20:06 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Wish upon a faux-pah20:28 - Wish 1 - What game do you wish would be a travel game?26:21 - Wish 2 - What type of game do you wish had more games?29:52 - Wish 3 - What game do you wish would be more affordable?34:54 - Wish 4 - If you can any designer design any type of boardgame theme & type, who would it be?36:32 - Wish 5 - Pick a board game to own throughout time & space, what game do you wish you could get hold of but you can't at the moment?40:47 - Wish 6 - What crowdfunding game would you want to have right now?46:15 - Wish 7 - What board game do you wish was never invented?54:31 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...have one wish for yourself with consequences, or infinite wishes with no consequences but can only be for other people that you can't benefit from57:26 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up57:46 - Davey - Dragons Dogma 21:00:32 - Becky - Dog Park New Tricks1:02:58 - Tambo - Lost Ruins of Arnak Lost Expedition1:04:31 - Dan - The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon1:07:21 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showBack in late February we attended another convention called the Devon Board Game Weekend which was hosted at the Fox & Hound Country Hotel in Eggesford and jointly ran by the hotel and Meeples Corner.  THE PLAYERS: JP, Adrian & DaveyIn this episode you'll learn:- all about the cosy and intermit convention that is Devon Board Game Weekend- JP & Robs misfortunate mistake in hotel room bookings- that there was no rum spilling incidents this year- more about the games we played across the weekend - what makes this convention different to others we've attendedLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWDevon Board Game Weekend Website - https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/devon-board-game-weekend/Fox & Hound Country Hotel Website - https://foxandhoundshotel.co.uk/Meeples Corner Website - https://meeplescorner.co.uk/EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count4:59 - TURN 2 - The Devon Board Game Weekend 20249:53 - Dog friendly atmosphere11:37 - Dune Imperium Uprising19:32 - Point City & Tussi Mussie23:22 - Furnace25:20 - Ticket to Ride Europe28:31 - Merlin34:50 - Dice Forge40:40 - In the Hall of the Mountain King44:31 - A brief aside on JP & Robs loveshack48:06 - Viking See-saw49:00 - The Gallerist59:10 - Senjutsu: Battle for Japan1:04:18 - Cosmoctopus1:08:22 - Paladins of the West Kingdom1:15:20 - The Saturday Night Event Dinner1:23:05 - Imperium: Horizons1:30:19 - Brass: Lancashire1:35:24 - War of the Ring The Card Game1:43:08 - TURN 3 - Final thoughts on Devon Board Game Weekend 20241:47:09 - TURN 4 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showDavey returns for another episode but this time we have a general chat about theme in board games, what we like, what we feel there isn't enough of and also what we would change to make some games more appealingFIRST PLAYER: DaveyOTHER PLAYERS: JP, Becky & Kerley OVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- all about JP's experiences in Chip Theory Games newest game Wroth, an area control game for people who don't like area control games- that Davey brings his Oodie whilst playing Mythwind by Open Owl Studios- about Unfringed's latest game coming to Gamefound Molehill Meadows and Beckys experiences with the game- that Kerley still winds up JP by calling tricks as spells in Trickerion's big expansion Dalhgaards Academy by Mindclash Games- that due to a bumper "Let's Talk About Hex" segment there isn't a "Would You Rather" this time but it will return next time- about the groups preferences on themes and what they would like to see more of in the hobbyLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWWroth Gamefound Page - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/chip-theory-games/wroth?ref=searchMythwind Reprint Kickstarter Page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mccaskellgames/mythwind-reprint-new-contentMolehill Meadows Gamefound Page - https://gamefound.com/en/projects/unfringed/molehillmeadows/commentsDon't forget to check out our live UK Games Expo 2024 event - Plan your calendars and join in with us on a live recording of the show.  https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count6:42 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex6:53 - JP - Wroth16:52 - Becky - Molehill Meadows22:44 - Davey - Mythwind35:12 - Kerley - Trickerion: Dahlgaards Academy46:37 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Theme Tycoon47:03 - Discussing our favourite themes in board games52:07 - Discussing some games which a theme change would make it more appealing1:03:11 - Themes which we feel haven't been done enough in board gaming1:17:58 -We're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showIt's time for some more footage from the archives again from Episodes 37 - 42 and some of our expansion packs around that era.  In this batch Craig David makes an appearance, Kerley keeps bashing Lacerdas only playing just one of the designs, some behind the scenes Essen nonsense, Rob gets caught watching football whilst recording an episode and ever wondered what the cross over between Star Wars and Coronation Street sounds like? We apologise in advance...THE PLAYERS: All of us LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERSN/AWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show"Welcome back to Whose Turn Is It Anyway, where we explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of board gaming. In today's episode, we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and board games. From AI opponents to game design, we'll explore how technology is reshaping the way we play and strategize"In the spirit of the episode the above description was written by ChaptGPT (OpenAI) and welcome back Davey for another run of episodes.FIRST PLAYER: DaveyOTHER PLAYERS: Rob & AdrianOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- how Adrian got on with the not even released Galactic Cruise by Kinson Games- Rob's engine building skills in Furnace by Arcane Wonders- about Davey's compares Beast by Zatu Games to other hidden movement games- about the groups debate on AI within the board game hobby space and the pitfalls and promise that it can offer- that we've replace Would You Rather for this episode to a new segment "O-REAL-E" so can you tell the difference between AI written reviews versus human written ones.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWOur live UK Games Expo 2024 event - Plan your calendars and join in with us on a live recording of the show.  https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:01 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex1:13 - Adrian - Galactic Cruise8:44 - Rob - Furnace14:01 - Davey - Beast21:43 - TURN 3 - Main Event: i-Game23:58 - Recent news & events happening in the board game industry about AI28:31 - Deep dive into AI in the board game industry45:48 - What's the best outcome of AI in the industry57:21 - TURN 4 - O-REAL-E - AI Reviews vs Human Reviews1:09:14 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:09:34 - Rob - Watching Dune Part Two & Burncycle1:15:09 - Adrian - Baycon (hopefully), completing Venom Goblin in Marvel Champions & Moon1:18:45 - Davey - Great Western Trail 2nd Edition & Imperium: Horizons1:24:12 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showIt's our second birthday and it's time to celebrate the only way we know how...which is to pitch 40 of our favourite played games of 2023 and battle them together top trumps style to see which one makes it out on top.THE BIRTHDAY ATTENDEES - JP, Becky, Tambo, Kerley & DanIn this episode you'll learn:- the groups favourite moments as they reminisce on some great memories of their second year in podcasting- we've changed the ruleset from last year and rebalanced the game...mainly so the gang can stop Too Many Bones from winning - which 40 games make it through the 5 knockout rounds and which one hits the top spot for best game played in 2023OUR 2023 PLAYED LEGENDS ENTERING THE BATTLEGROUND (40 GAMES)Voidfall, Hoplomachus: Remastered, Lisboa, Too Many Bones, Hallertau, Imperium: Classics, Age of Innovation, Ark Nova with Marine Worlds, Game of Thrones, Hegemony, Tapestry, Anachrony, Perserverance Episode 1&2, Frostpunk, The Witcher Old World, Nucleum, Descent Legends of the Dark, Burncycle, Beast, Star Wars Rebellion, Tiny Epic Dinosaurs, Kapow, Faraway, Furnace, Castles of Burgundy, So Clover!, Smartphone Inc, Viticulture World, Septima, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Terraforming Mars, Ticket to Ride, Civilisation The Board Game (2010), Eclipse Second Dawn of the Galaxy, War of the Ring, Twilight imperium 4th Edition, Frosthaven, Old Kings Crown, Wild Serengeti, White Castle EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count2:39 - A memento for our good friend Kris3:35 - TURN 2 - Our favourite moments of our 2nd year of podcasting15:39 - TURN 3 - Boardgame Battleground - 2023 Combo Edition20:24 - Round 1 - 40 Games Enter...1:12:31 - Round 2 - 20 Games Return...1:19:43 - Round 3 - Quarter Finals - 10 Games Line Up...1:23:50 - Round 4 - Semi Finals - 5 Games Left...1:27:17 - Round 5 - The Final - 1v1 Death Match1:30:25 - TURN 4 - Post Fight Analysis1:34:00 - TURN 5 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showPull up a chair at the bar as Tambo plays barkeeper as the team talk about mixing board games with drinking games...what could possibly go wrong.FIRST PLAYER: TamboOTHER PLAYERS: JP & DaveyOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- about Davey's thoughts in the new Dune Uprising and how different from Dune Imperium it really is- that JP has jumped into the Abyss in Revives latest expansion- that this town isn't big enough for all of us in Tiny Epic Westerns- about our hypothetical conversation of mixing in drinking games with board games with some unique ideas- that we invented a drinking style boardgame called AlphaSlang which has probably been developed elsewhere before...maybe- whether the Whose Turners will choose to play Battlestar Galactica with Starbuck or Twilight Imperium with Seven of NineLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWOur live UK Games Expo 2024 event - Plan your calendars and join in with us on a live recording of the show.  https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count4:28 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex4:48 - Davey - Dune Uprising14:25 - JP - Revive: Call of the Abyss22:31 - Tambo - Tiny Epic Westerns28:10 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Beer games & board games29:03 - Party games usually works well39:11 - Is playing dexterity games whilst drinking a good idea?41:44 - The birth of Alpha-Slang in the heart of Coventry45:03 - Levelling up the drinking into mid-weight games55:47 - Do we even dare ourselves to play the heavy games whilst drinking?1:00:40 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...play Battlestar Galactica with Starbuck or Twilight Imperium with Seven of Nine1:04:37 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:04:46 - Davey - Star Wars Shatterpoint & Unlimited1:07:28 - Tambo - Time off work whilst gaming1:07:52 - JP - Our first LIVE episode recording at the UK Games Expo 20241:10:36 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showMansions of Madness was one of the first games which brought Tambo into the tabletop hobby and the Whose Turners don their investigative gear and go exploring some mansions whilst trying to reduce the horror throughout the episode...we'll see if any of them make it throughFIRST PLAYER: TamboOTHER PLAYERS: Chris P, Becky & KerleyOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- that Kerley has finally got his own copy of Eclipse Second Dawn of the Galaxy and has finally gotten it to the table- Tambo is trying to control his hunger within Marvel Zombies after playing it with Rob recently- about Becky's addiction to Ticket to Ride on BGA...it's all about them trains- about Chris' 2 day preparation of sorting out his Marvel Champions collection- about the game that started it all for Tambo "Mansions of Madness" and also how well will you do at the mini quiz at the end...no rewinding now ;-)- whether the Whose Turners will choose to play their least favourite game before they play their favourite game or never play their favourite game at all.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count0:41 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex0:51 - Kerley - Eclipse Second Dawn of the Galaxy3:52 - Chris P - Mansions of Madness (swotting for the episode)5:19 - Tambo - Marvel Zombies9:06 - Becky - Ticket to Ride on BGA11:40 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The madness of mansions14:02 - How Mansions of Madness plays20:04 - Our favourite scenarios31:55 - The investigators of Arkham39:32 - The interesting mechanics of Mansions48:02 - The potential downsides of the game52:11 - The investigators are in time...for a Mansions of Madness quiz59:02 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...always play your least favourite game before your favourite game or never play your favourite ever again1:06:35 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:06:45 - Becky - The Devon Board Game Weekend & Apirary1:08:39 - Chris P - Getting more Marvel Champions to the table1:09:11 - Kerley - The Last Kingdom, Paladins of the West Kingdom & Orleans1:10:20 - Tambo - Watching "The Creator" on Disney+1:11:26 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showConvention season has started in 2024 with Full Board Gaming hosted at the TLH Leisure Resort in Torquay.  Full Board Gaming is a residential convention where you can game and access the hotels fantastic facilities throughout the weekend, so the Whose Turners have a gaming mini break and you can hear JP & Becky's take on the weekend.THE PLAYERS: JP & BeckyIn this episode you'll learn:- About the adventures of our first ever Full Board Gaming experience in sunny Torquay, Devon- more about what makes Full Board Gaming different to other conventions- about all of the games that we played (or at least from JP's & Becky's perspective), from epic space games of Voidfall, strong holding other corporations with questionable negotiation in New Angeles, exploring new worlds and researching tech in Beyond the Sun and the evolution of Pass the Pigs (Rolling Heights) and much more...LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWFull Board Gaming Website - https://fullboardgaming.com/Full Board Gaming Facebook Channel - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=full%20board%20gaming Our previous interview with Matt Prowse (Lead Organiser) - https://www.whoseturn.co.uk/1930456/12399012-expansion-pack-matt-prowse-s-turn-full-board-gamingAlso mentions in the episode to our friends Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules, Adam from Punchboard UK and Joel & Claire from Devon Dice PodcastEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:14 - What is Full Board Gaming?9:51 - TURN 2 - The games of Full Board Gaming 202410:06 - Shout outs to our Full Board Gaming friends14:27 - Letter Jam15:57 - The White Castle21:08 - Art Society25:30 - MEGA Just One & Hoplomachus: Remastered29:18 - Iglu Pop33:24 - New Angeles42:22 - The food and facilities of Full Board Gaming 202450:24 - Voidfall55:07 - More epic space games...56:42 - An ode to "Only Fools & Horses"59:30 - Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game1:01:51 - Rolling Heights1:07:39 - Reykholt & Beyond the Sun1:15:34 - Ark We're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showIt's Tambo's first ever time as first player and brings us all to the fireside to chat about family friendly gaming and what successes and failures we've had when introducing games to our loved ones.FIRST PLAYER: TamboOTHER PLAYERS: JP, Rob & DanOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- all about the JP's first impressions of Imperium: Horizons designed by Nigel Buckle and Dávid Turczi- Dan's still on a Stonemaier kick with plenty of Rolling Realms over the festive period- Rob's been delving into dungeons but this time this one comes in a bag- all about backstabbing and horrible shenanigans in Nemesis and the dreaded Carnomorphs expansion.- our takes on family friendly games, what to do, what not to do- about Rob's excitement to watch Strictly Come Dancing Live and it's not for the dancing- whether you would let your family take control over your gaming hobby and life in this episodes "Would you rather"LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:39 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex1:51 - Rob - Bag of Dungeon5:49 - Dan - Rolling Realms10:29 - Tambo - Nemesis Carnomorphs18:38 - JP - Imperium: Horizons26:55 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Keepin gllg it family friendly32:48 - Family friendly mechanics: Co-op & head to head36:41 - Family friendly mechanics: Luck & dexterity46:23 - Family friendly mechanics: Hidden role / accusations49:26 - Family friendly mechanics: Comfort / living room play54:58 - Family friendly mechanics: Simpler worker placement58:31 - Our favourite games to play with our families1:02:28 - Games we really want to play with our families but haven't approached them yet1:07:57 - TURN 4 - Would you rather?1:08:06 - Would you rather give all your power to the family on buying, selling, what you play OR never add to your collection again1:12:26 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:12:38 - The Devon Board Game Weekend1:14:19 - Tambo - Ironside Gaming Table Update1:16:31 - JP - Moving house and gaming again1:19:19 - Dan - Surviving the permafrost in Frostpunk1:21:06 - Rob - Unboxing Marvel Zombies1:23:06 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showThe Whose Turners take a trip down memory lane and try to dig a little deeper into why we enjoy this hobby so much.  Reminiscing about the 80's / 90's and our experiences of a variety of board games shaping the gamers we are today.FIRST PLAYER: DanOTHER PLAYERS: JP & BeckyOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- that Dan has allowed the 'M' word for this episode as it's a safe space- that Becky has broken Guess Who? and people refuse to play it with her- The eyes on the dinosaurs in Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs were very comical- all about our vintage games that help shape us into the responsible adults today...sure- whether we would bring our past games to the present or our present games to the past in our Would You RatherLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWLost Valley of the Dinosaurs Image referenced in the show - https://boardgamegeek.com/image/888505/lost-valley-dinosaursEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count2:29 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex2:38 - Becky - Quadropolis6:41 - JP - Franchise12:28 - Dan - Stonemaier Games19:28 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Board game classics and their influences21:19 - Becky has broken Guess Who?23:54 - Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs29:58 - The Boot Sale Game (Designed by Dan), Dingbats, Blockbusters & Trivial Pursuit34:00 - Mouse Trap & Kerplunk35:05 - Bloodbowl, HeroQuest & Space Crusade40:13 - Pictionary & Articulate42:26 - Monopoly, Go for Broke, Game of Life & Hotel47:36 - Risk & Illuminati Events50:08 - Games from the past we wouldn't touch now1:01:56 - Games from the past that have had a significant impact1:09:51 - TURN 4 - Would you rather?1:10:05 - Would you rather go back to bring your classic games to adulthood or games now to your child self?1:14:56 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:15:12 - Becky - Septima, Photosynthesis & Dice Hospital1:17:17 - JP - Jumping back into the Lacerdaverse1:19:03 - Dan - 12 Hour Mini Marathon conventions organised by Dan himself1:21:06 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showBecky takes the lead in interviewing our very special guests and what a way of kicking 2024 off with a bang...we have Mín & Elwen joining us in the studio who are the designers of the fantastic Lost Ruins of Arnak, published by Czech Games Edition.GUEST PLAYER: Mín & ElwenOTHER PLAYERS: Becky & JPOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- what are Mín & Elwen's favourite games at the moment- how Mín & Elwen got into the designing space and also what their team collaborative process is- some tips and tricks to tackle the solo / co-op campaign of Missing Expeditions- what answers to some of our Niche Number 1's they haveLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWCzech Games Edition - https://czechgames.com/Mín's Designer Page on BGG - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/127822/minElwen's Designer Page on BGG - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/127823/elwenEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:16 - TURN 2 - Introducing Mín & Elwen1:51 - What are Mín & Elwen's favourite games?8:01 - What brought you into the hobby and designer space?10:20 - How does your design process work and look like as a team and couple?15:46 - TURN 3 - Why do you think Arnak has been so popular?24:41 - What advice do you have in tackling the campaign in Missing Expedition?30:53 - Niche Number 1's for Mín & Elwen43:43 - TURN 4 - What are you excited about in the future?46:32 - Thanking Mín & Elwen47:42 - TURN 5 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showHappy new year everybody, we know that after a big night out and back to work you'll be hungry for some more bloopers.  Well you are in luck as we've dug around the vaults of episodes 31-36 this time which features our old player Ian.  Do you fancy listening to poorly sung Sting songs, Becky’s five guys and cheesy bangers and more about Kerley’s dinosaur fetish.  Nope didn't think so but that's what you've got.  It gets weird again as we present Can I Get A Rewind Volume 6…yep we know volume 6.THE PLAYERS: All of us LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERSN/AWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showMerry Christmas to all of our listeners new & old as we all gather for another "Quiz-mas" where we pull together another board game quiz for 2023.  Will the Whose Turners get many right? Will they moan how hard the questions are? Will they have fun regardless?  Come and get your pens and paper at the ready and join in.QUIZ TEAMSToo Many Boney-M's (JP & Rob)Kerley Klaus (Kerley & Becky)Bald'bles (Dan & Tambo)Christmas Spirit Island (Adrian & Davey) In this episode you'll learn:- What we've been playing in the lead up to Christmas- how we don't like to make the questions easy- that Dan likes to put 110% in making (and performing) his questions- that having 8 Whose Turners on a podcast episode is hard work but a lot of fun- which team takes the Quiz-Mas crown for 2023 and has bragging rights for a whole yearLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count2:32 - TURN 2 - Quiz-Mas 20233:23 - Introducing the quiz teams5:28 - ROUND 1 - Hosted by "Kerley Klaus" - Kerley has been playing Terraforming Mars7:03 - Round 1: Questions 1-511:06 - Becky has been played Tapestry14:36 - Round 1: Questions 6-1018:44 - Round 1: Answers25:06 - ROUND 2 - Hosted by "Christmas Spirit Island" - Adrian has been playing Secret Identity26:40 - Round 2: Questions 1-530:52 - Davey has been playing Monster Hunter The Board Game34:50 - Round 2: Questions 6-1038:59 - Round 2: Answers44:43 - ROUND 3 - Hosted by "Bald'bles" - Dan has been playing a lot of Board Game Arena47:25 - Round 3: Questions 1-550:33 - Tambo has been playing Marvel Champions Evolution Next52:22 - Round 3: Questions 6-1055:02 - Question 3: Answers59:46 - ROUND 4 - Hosted by "Too Many Boney-M's" - JP has been playing The Gig1:03:58 - Round 4: Questions 1-51:08:13 - Rob has been playing Ark Nova & 7 Wonders1:10:07 - Round 4: Questions 6-101:14:11 - Round 4: Answers1:20:25 - The Quiz-Mas 2023 results are in1:22:32 - TURN 3 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showThis week Dan leads the followers as the Whose Turners open the sacred texts of BoardGameGeek which is a fantastic & free resource for our hobby.  The team discuss how they use BGG and their general feelings in and debate various aspects around it, with some slight tangents of course.FIRST PLAYER: DanOTHER PLAYERS: Davey, Adrian & KerleyOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- who wins in a fight between Adrian and his washing line- who has the biggest nose...yep we wondered why this was a thing as well- about Kerley's recent experience with Perseverance Episode 3- all about BoardGameGeek and it's uses within our hobbyLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWBoardGameGeek - https://boardgamegeek.com/EPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count2:24 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex2:39 - Kerley - Perseverance Episode 37:20 - Adrian - Having a break from games11:04 - Davey - Trolls & Princesses14:49 - Dan - Anachrony Fractures of Time18:11 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The Book of BGG18:52 - What do we primarily use BGG for?29:05 - Have we used BGG to help us purchase or not purchase a game?40:38 - What other specific needs have you used BGG for?44:21 - Our thoughts on the BGG Hotness48:44 - A chat about the BGG Top 10056:45 - TURN 4 - Would you rather?57:19 - Would you rather own all the top 100 BGG and never play anything else or never play the top 100 ever and get new releases for free?1:03:56 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:04:07 - Kerley - Paladins of the West Kingdom1:06:13 - Davey - New office build and Marco Polo 21:07:30 - Dan - Feast For Odin & Bamboo1:10:14 - Adrian - Diablo the Board Game1:14:16 - TURN 6 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the show"Yo what is up" we have Mark Monk from NinjaGeekGames on the show this time after continuously bumping into each other at conventions.  We've finally managed to grab a coffee, sit down to chat about games, games and even more games. GUEST PLAYER: Mark Monk (NinjaGeekGames)OTHER PLAYERS: JP & DaveyOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- that Mark really likes to inject thematic flair into his favourite game...now who's dressing up as Cercei?- how Mark set-up NinjaGeekGames and how it was launched- how Mark was emotionally scarred by watching "The Thing" as a kid- all about Mark's Essen adventures and the games he played and picked upLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWNinjaGeekGames Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@NinjaGeekGamesNinjaGeekGames Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ninjageekgamesEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count0:33 - TURN 2 - Introducing Mark Monk from NinjaGeekGames2:03 - What's Marks favourite game?7:10 - What is Mark enjoying right now?16:02 - How did Mark get into the hobby?23:02 - TURN 3 - What was the genesis of NinjaGeekGames?27:35 - Where do you get your inspiration for your TikTok videos?32:58 - The effort in running a channel and socials37:09 - How was your first Essen experience?45:55 - What games did you pick up from Essen?50:40 - An aside with The Thing54:34 - Are you going back to Essen next year?59:54 - Mark's Niche Number 1's1:11:57 - Mark asks us a Niche Number 11:17:14 - TURN 4 - What are you excited about in the future?1:24:27 - TURN 5 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showOur newest player Dan takes the first player token and pitches two main genres of games head to head, mano a mano, a death match to ultimately decide which one is better...i mean it's all subjective but listen anyway.FIRST PLAYER: DanOTHER PLAYERS: Chris P, Rob & TamboOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- that Tambo has been keeping his backstabbing ways in Betrayal at the House on the Hill- Chris P is digging getting back into Descent Legends of the Dark- how Rob faired playing War of the Ring the Card Game with Kerley recently- that Dan has been rinsed by his kids at Patchwork- how the group favour fantasy vs sci-fi themes in games and try to dig into whyLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count1:20 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex1:31 - Tambo - Betrayal at the House on the Hill7:09 - Chris P - Descent Legend of the Dark11:41 - Rob - War of the Ring Card Game14:14 - Dan - Patchwork & Voidfall17:46 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Fantasy vs Sci-Fi (The Death Match)21:40 - What would make you purchase a sci-fi game over a fantasy game or vice versa?30:18 - What games do you think would work well crossing genre's?38:03 - Are there mechanics out there that make you pick one theme other the other?42:18 - What is your favourite sci-fi & fantasy game and which one you like best?58:03 - The verdict & what would the other Whose Turners say?59:58 - TURN 4 - Would you rather?1:00:13 - Would you rather have unlimited access to ALL games from a genre and only one from the other genre?1:08:42 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:08:54 - Tambo - Descent & Anachrony1:10:26 - Rob - Ashes Reborn Red Rains1:12:20 - Chris P - Burncycle1:15:11 - Dan - Septima1:16:40 - TURN 6 - Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showWe've just attended one of our favourite conventions of the year, it's on our doorstep, it's organised by our friends over at Gaming Rules...it's of course GRIDCON.  It returns in it's 4th iteration and Davey leads us through this expansion pack to cover what we've all been playing.Note: Adrian made a mistake on naming Andy when it was Alan on his game of Kutna HoraTHE PLAYERS: Davey, JP, Adrian & TamboIn this episode you'll learn:- What the Whose Turners have been playing in a 2 hour special episode...it's no secret there has been loads of games played- JP getting the lowdown on the latest Vital Lacerda prototype "Speakeasy" and sharing his thoughts- Adrian trying out some Essen releases with Kutna Hora, Satori, Faraway and more...- Tambo's first time experience at GRIDCON and his awesome game of Beast- some shout outs to the friendly faces we met and the general atmosphere at this great South West based convention.LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWWhat is GRIDCON?Gaming Rules Youtube ChannelEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count0:31 - TURN 2 - Introducing GRIDCON 45:08 - Our gaming approach to this years GRIDCON7:37 - TURN 3 - The games of GRIDCON 48:12 - Escape Plan15:39 - Forest Shuffle18:38 - Draft & Write Records24:49 - Faraway27:59 - Perseverance Episode 333:07 - Barrage (including JP's meltdown)39:12 - Kutna Hora48:37 - Planta Nubo56:32 - Cat in a Box1:02:21 - 20 Strong1:07:40 - Betrayal of the House on the Hill1:11:05 - Art Society1:16:45 - Some Classics: Clank Catacombs, Terraforming Mars & 7 Wonders1:19:48 - Barcelona1:26:43 - Voidfall1:29:21 - Speakeasy (New Vital Lacerda Game)1:39:39 - Trolls & Princesses1:42:34 - Beast1:45:43 - Satori1:52:48 - Closing thoughts & shout outs1:57:45 - TURN 3 - The Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok

It's your turn...to click here to send us your comments on the showIt's been a long while but we've rounded up the gang for another episode of Niche Number 1's.  Your favourite questions on answering what your favourite game is in very extreme niche circumstances.FIRST PLAYER: JPOTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, Becky & TamboOVERVIEWIn this episode you'll learn:- all about Vladimir Suuchy's latest design in Adrian's latest play of Evacuation- Becky's fallen head over heels for the new Mindclash game Septima- that JP has finally broken his Stefan Feld cherry with Castles of Burgundy- that Tambo is digging those tiny epic dinosaurs- what our favourite games are in even more niche number ones for you to chew over- how excited the team are for the upcoming GRIDCON convention happening this weekLINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOWN/AEPISODE CHAPTERS0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count4:14 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex4:26 - Becky - Molehill Meadows (Shhhh) & Septima13:21 - Adrian - Evacuation19:58 - Tambo - Tiny Epic Dinosaurs24:46 - JP - Castles of Burgundy Special Edition28:03 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Niche Number 1's - Round 529:16 - Favourite game that doesn't have cards36:40 - Favourite game you should sell but you can't bring yourself to do it44:13 - Favourite game that you wish you were better at with all your heart52:18 - Favourite game that gives you the most AP (Analysis Paralysis)58:38 - Favourite game that WAS worth all the hype1:06:36 - TURN 4 - Would you rather?1:06:52 - Would you rather play a hyped game only during it's hype or never play a hyped game at all?1:11:15 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up1:11:30 - Gearing up for GRIDCON1:16:10 - Adrian - Smartphone Inc, Earth & Satori1:16:58 - Tambo - Betrayal at the House on the Hill1:17:55 - Becky - Acorn token for Septima and more Septima1:21:33 - JP - Skymines1:22:16 - TURN 6 - Final TurnWe're LIVE at the UK Games Expo this year and we can't wait to bring one of our episodes to our listeners in person.  We're running the show on Friday 31st 13:30 - 14:30 in the Dice Room (Piazza 4).You can find out more information about the show right here.https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1415-whose-turn-is-it-anyway-live-podcast/Support the Show.SUPPORTING THE SHOW- Support us on Ko-FiENGAGING WITH THE SHOWWe want your questions so engage with the show through our channels below:- Email Us - BoardGameGeek - Facebook - Instagram- Youtube - TikTok