The Board Game BBQ Podcast
A Podcast about Board Games, brought to you by a group of gamers based in Australia. We are not experts, but certainly addicts!
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Join the team as we round out our top 5-1 games of all time for 2025! There might be some old favourites, new surprises and some rule breaking. We would love to hear what games have made the top of your lists this year.Timestamps:Adrian’s 5 [0:02:21]Conor’s 5 [0:05:52Joe’s 5 [0:09:08]Jules’ 5 [0:11:42]Lauren’s 5 [0:13:43]Dana’s 5 [0:15:59]Adrian’s 4 [0:19:50]Conor’s 4 [0:21:09]Joe’s 4 [0:23:13]Jules’ 4 [0:24:25]Lauren’s 4 [0:26:23]Dana’s 4 [0:28:14]Adrian’s 3 [0:31:50]Conor’s 3 [0:33:46]Joe’s 3 [0:36:33]Jules’ 3 [0:38:53]Lauren’s 3 [0:41:13]Dana’s 3 [0:43:01]Adrian’s 2 [0:45:20]Conor’s 2 [0:48:09]Joe’s 2 [0:53:22]Jules’ 2 [0:56:13]Lauren’s 2 [0:59:22]Dana’s 2 [1:02:29]Adrian’s 1 [1:04:14]Conor’s 1 [1:06:51]Joe’s 1 [1:09:56]Jules’ 1 [1:10:53]Lauren’s 1 [1:14:25]Dana’s 1 [1:17:42]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
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
This week, join the whole gang as we wrap up our top 10 games of all time! In this part 1, we'll be going through games 10-6. Part 2 of the top 5-1 will follow in the next pod. Join us to find out what we think are some of the greatest games ever made. We'd also love to hear what games you have on your top 10.
Timestamps:Adrian's 10 [0:13:23]Joe's 10 [0:15:30]Dana's 10 [0:16:58]Jules' 10 [0:20:55]Lauren's 10 [0:22:01]Conor's 10 [0:23:34]Adrian's 9 [0:24:41]Joe's 9 [0:28:09]Dana's 9 [0:30:05]Jules' 9 [0:32:54]Lauren's 9 [0:35:06]Conor's 9 [0:36:02]Adrian's 8 [0:39:12]Joe's 8 [0:41:49]Dana's 8 [0:43:12]Jules' 8 [0:45:07]Lauren's 8 [0:46:54]Conor's 8 [0:48:58]Adrian's 7 [0:51:23]Joe's 7 [0:52:57]Dana's 7 [0:55:36]Jules' 7 [0:57:54]Lauren's 7 [1:00:34]Conor's 7 [1:02:23]Adrian's 6 [1:04:12]Joe's 6 [1:06:04]Dana's 6 [1:07:33]Jules' 6 [1:10:00]Lauren's 6 [1:12:29]Conor's 6 [1:14:44]
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/
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
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Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
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
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
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
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
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
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-downMoney https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/125/moneyMerchants of Andromeda https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436516/merchants-of-andromedaCities https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402676/citiesSlambo https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slamboLeviathan Wilds https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358737/leviathan-wildsRiftbound: The League of Legends TCG https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game
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
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
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
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
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
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/mandalaWriggle Roulette - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443829/wriggle-rouletteHel: The Last Saga - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274056/hel-the-last-sagaContainer - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453740/containerIsle of Feathers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/455519/isle-of-feathersBarrage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251247/barrageTwinkle Twinkle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408280/twinkle-twinkleLord of the Rings: Confrontation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18833/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-confrontationDesperate Oasis - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428904/desperate-oasisFaraway - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385761/faraway
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
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
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 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