The Board Game BBQ Podcast

Episode 364: Riftbound and Spacebase

Happy Pre Play Con Episode everyone, to get in the groove for our celebration of all things board games by listening to the latest ep of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!
This week Jules has been collecting pretty pearls in 12 Rivers while Conor has been cleaning up the city of Chicago in Raising Chicago while also ruining friendships in Cyclades.
Jules fawns over his current TCG obsession 'Riftbound' for his sizzle, Conor on the other hand laments his losing in 'Spacebase'
All that and more on this week's episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!

Episode 363: Calico and Age of Innovation

Welcome to another episode of the Boardgame BBQ!! In this weeks episode Joe is quilting the most immaculate, blanket for his kitty cats to perch themselves on with Calico. Conor has been building cities for his fantasy races while constantly making poor decisions in Age of Innovation.
The two lads also discuss their successes in Regicide Legacy and the old addiction begins to bite Conor again as Joe talks about playing his Magic the Gathering commander decks.
Don't forget to let us know you answer to this week's question of the pod, 'Which game do you consider a modern classic?'
All that and more on then latest episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!!
SPONSORSOur 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/ PATREONHey 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 SOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

Episode 362: Caverna and Clans of Caledonia

Hello listeners and welcome to Episode 362 of the Board Game BBQ! This week Dana and Conor join forces to talk about farming, feeding workers and fulfilling contracts as they Sizzle Caverna and Clans of Caledonia. 
Both of them have been gaming with frogs as Dana plays around with Pondscape while Conor tries out the new amphibious faction in Root with the Homeland Expansion.  Conor tells tales of his new RPG group with members of the BBQ community and Dana see's what's worth delving for in Everdell Emerland!  
Don't forget about this week's Question of the Pod, 'What Game Needs No Expansion and Why?' All that and more, tune in to find out!

Episode 361: Sea Salt and Paper Extra Pepper and Regicide Legacy

Welcome to another Episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!This week, Joe spices up is Sea Salt and Paper gaming with a nice little expansion in Extra Pepper, Conor checks out what all then fuss about Regicide is with the implementation of Regicide Legacy.  There's also card games all round with Skulls of Sedlec and Marvel Champions!Don't forget to about this weeks Question of the Pod 'What is you Favourite way to 'Legacyfy' a game?All that and more in this episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast!

Episode 360: Bitoku and 5 Towers

It's a revolution!! Join Dana, Jules and Conor on Episode 360 of the Board Game BBQ Podcast.
On this episode Conor finally gets his epic game of Bitoku played and makes the hottest of hot sauce in Scoville, Dana reminds Conor of his favourite cake when she discusses Black Forest and Jules ventures back into the depths with Aquatica and looks to ruin peoples day in 5 Towers!
Don't forget this weeks Question of the Pod; 'What's your favourite boardgame component and why?

Episode 359: Moon Colony Bloodbath, Brass Birmingham

Join Jules, Conor and Lauren all the games hitting their tables and faces. Conor's hot take is that the number 1 game, Brass Birmingham, is in fact - good. Jules pours sweat, tears, and mostly blood into Moon Colony Bloodbath. Lauren hasn't been playing much but is there for moral support. Question of the Pod: What board game is most likely to turn violent?Tell us about the game and share your stories if you have them! Twisted ankle in twister? Clocked in the head in jungle speed? Flipped a table in Monopoly? We want to hear about it!Timestamps:
What we’ve been playing [0:02:51]Moon Colony Bloodbath [0:44:05]Brass Birmingham [0:51:51]Question of the Pod [1:01:19]Fired up [1:14:13]
Here's all the games we spoke about:
French toast - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312633/french-toastQork - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/207331/qork Fuji Flush - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/203430/fuji-flush Nippon: Zaibatsu - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434367/nippon-zaibatsu Marvel Champions: The Card Game - Sinister Motives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/347813/marvel-champions-the-card-game-sinister-motives Forest Shuffle: Dartmoor - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438402/forest-shuffle-dartmoor Earth - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350184/earthCovenant - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429863/covenantMoon Colony Bloodbath - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425549/moon-colony-bloodbath Brass Birmingham - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224517/brass-birmingham
Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORSOur 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 PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

Episode 358: Tenby, March of the Ants, Take Time

Join Dana, Lauren and Jules as they have a very unserious time chatting about everything hitting their tables. Jules is getting into argy-bargy playing a game that he guarantees gives you Eclipse in a smaller box and time with March of the Ants. Dana has been playing a game named after a Welsh town - no not Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, it's Tenby! Lauren has been ... wait for it ... enjoying the coop deduction puzzle in Take Time!Question of the Pod: Come up with a great name for a board game and tell us how it plays.Timestamps:Games we’ve been playing [0:13:48]March of the Ants [0:46:06]Take Time [0:53:22]Tenby [0:58:41]Question of the Pod [1:11:36]Fired Up [1:20:23]
Here's all the games we spoke about:
Tenby: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407233/tenbyMarch of the Ants: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156496/march-of-the-antsTake Time: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440540/take-timeThe Number: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/307450/the-numberThing Thing: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426162/thing-thingRaas: A Dance of Love: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358912/raas-a-dance-of-love Railway Boom: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/448159/railway-boom Waddle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435360/waddle Storyfold: Wildwoods: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425505/storyfold-wildwoods Shadow Moon Syndicates: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421872/shadow-moon-syndicates  Mountain Goats: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/63975/mountain-goats 
Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORSOur 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 PODCASTShttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

Episode 357: Special Guests Jonathan Calleja & Keith Franks

Happy Oceania month! This week join Joe and Lauren, along with special guests Jonathan Calleja and Keith Franks as we discuss all things design and Australian tabletop. Jonathan and Keith offer great insights into what it's like as a professional or first time designer, and some of the barriers that new designers encounter. We also dive into what has been hitting our tables and our hearts, as well as QOTP and our regular antics.Check out their stuff!Where you can buy Keith's games:  https://thequestsuppliers.com.au/Tabletop Games Designers Australia - www.tgda.org.auFacebook group for TGDA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TGDAusIncubator Melbourne: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IncubatorMelbourneSydney Megagamers: https://www.sydneymegagamers.com/
 
New Question of the Pod: What game have you played where the look of the game was drastically different to how it played?
 
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.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9