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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Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Episode 240: special guest Clint Warren-Davey
In this episode Def and Mitch go to war with special guest Clint Warren-Davey when we talk about his new upcoming game Werwolf by Legion Wargames. Clint shares his insights into his background in history, his passion for WWI and WWII and some of the challenges faced by a first time game designer from Down Under and you know it couldn’t be a Def and Mitch episode without at least some talk about Poker Chips.
We have been nominated for the Golden Geek Awards Podcast of the Year!! If you’d like to vote go here -> https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame
Sizzling Games: Isofarian Guard (58:22), Twilight Imperium IV (01:10:30), Ultimate Railroads (01:15:47)
Swear An Oath: (01:26:03)
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. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
**PATREON**
Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.
Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Episode 239
In this fun filled episode Conor is crusading around Europe, while Sarah has been eating party food all week with her daughter Wren. Adrian has been trying to search for samples on the Galapagos Islands through the memories of Charles Darwin. Also, the announcement of our HUGE community GIVEAWAY, please join the Facebook community for details.
We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What game would you like to see a more accessible version of? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.
Finally, in Swear An Oath.
Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483
Sizzling Games:
Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done Renegade Games
Pass the Party Food Joey Games
Darwin's Journey ThunderGryph
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**SPONSORS**
Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
**PATREON**
Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.
Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
In this episode Sarah, Mike and Conor give us their take on all the recent events in Sydney including the Powerhouse Museum Live Pod, the Patreon special gaming event at Behold Games and of course the Sydney Game Day. They also share some insights into a few games they’ve been enjoying lately, and they kick off the 2022 Board Game BBQ Awards nominations!
We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What is your favourite premium component? And How does Art influence your board game purchases? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.
And as always, we Swear An Oath.
Question of the Pod: What game would you like to see a more accessible version of?
Sizzling Games: Horizons of Spirit Island (24:25), Lost Cities (29:00), Horseless Carriage (38:13)
Question of the Pod (01:08:00)
Swear An Oath: (01:21:18)
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. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
**PATREON**
Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.
Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Episode 237 – LIVE Powerhouse Late Gaming
In this episode our team records their first live podcast at the Powerhouse Museum Late X Gaming event in Sydney.Given that the theme of the event was Art in gaming, our Question of the Pod for this episode is “How does Art influence your Board Game purchases?
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. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
**PATREON**
Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.
Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
In this episode Mitch and Def speak to very special guest Josh Wielgus from Chip Theory Games. They all discuss the current running Gamefound crowd funding campaign for Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. They also talk about other games in the Chip Theory catalogue such as Hoplomachus Victorum, Cloudspire and Too Many Bones, and they delve into some eccentric Australian folklore and quirkiness.
We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: Which Australian culture or nature would you like to see made into a Board Game? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.
And as always, we Swear An Oath.
Question of the Pod: What is your favourite premium board game component?
Sizzling Games: Jekyll Vs Hyde (59:46), Hegemony (01:04:24), Star Wars: The Deck Building Game (01:08:46)
Question of the Pod (01:16:26)
Swear An Oath: (01:33:!2)Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era. Gamefound campaign: https://gamefound.com/projects/chip-theory-games/the-elder-scrolls
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. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
**PATREON**
Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.
Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
In this episode Jules and Mitch welcome back to the show, special guest Alex Wynnter from Tabletop Game Designers Australia (TGDA). Alex shares his insights into the challenges and opportunities that face new game designers in Australia today, and of course they all discuss the best games that they’ve been playing lately along with a healthy amount of irreverence and frivolity that you should be used to by now.
We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What's the best solo mode automa you've played? Why?Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.
And as always, we Swear An Oath.
Question of the Pod: What Australian culture or nature would you like to see showcased in a board game?
Sizzling Games: Kraken Attack (55:27), Revive (59:49), Scarface 1920 (1:08:55)
Question of the Pod (01:19:58)
Swear An Oath: (1:39:26)Star Tycoon - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warpcoregames/star-tycoon
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. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
**PATREON**
Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.
Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Episode 234: Special Guest: Sam Macdonald! Plus, Adrian and Dan.
Join Adrian and Dan as they welcome Sam Macdonald back to the show. Sam joins us hot on the heels of another successful KS campaign - this time for Scholars of the South Tigris. Sam shares more of his unique perspectives on game design, as well as giving us sneak peek into the next in the South Tigris trilogy due out in 2024. In Sizzling Games, Sam has been wandering the wilderness with wood and Dan debriefs his detective days.
We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What do you look for in an expansion? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.
Finally, in Swear An Oath, Adrian is really getting the hang of playing solo, Dan hasn't managed to have a Quiet Year since the birth of his kids, and Sam managed to subdue the Sleeping Gods. New oaths include more painting (Adrian), Star Wars: Unlock Trilogy (Dan) and Friedrich (Sam).
Question of the Pod: What is the best solo mode automa you've played? Why?
Sizzling Games: Lignum, Detective: A Modern Crime Board GameQuestion of the Pod RecapSwear An Oath:
Make sure you come and say g'day to the team at the PowerHouse Late event in Sydney on April 6th. Details here: https://www.maas.museum/event/powerhouse-late-gaming-2/
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:Wayfarers of the South Tigris (2022) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/350316/wayfarers-south-tigrisScholars of the South Tigris (2023) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367041/scholars-south-tigrisInventors of the South Tigris (2024) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378387/inventors-south-tigrisOn Mars: Alien Invasion (2022) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/278241/mars-alien-invasionMinecraft: Builders & Biomes (2019) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/269603/minecraft-builders-biomesPaint The Roses (2022) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/253759/paint-rosesLignum (2015) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/174155/lignumDetective: A Modern Crime Board Game (2018) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223321/detective-modern-crime-board-gameBarrage (2019) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251247/barrageThe Quiet Year (2013) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/161880/quiet-yearSleeping Gods (2021) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/255984/sleeping-godsStar Wars Unlock Trilogy (2020) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312267/star-wars-unlockFriedrich (2004) https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12891/friedrich
**SPONSORS**Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
**PATREON**Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2023.Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In this episode we are joined for this episode of Oceania Month by up and coming designers Jay Bendixen and Pawel (Pav) Owsianka. They share their stories of getting into board games and designing, the challenges they faced in getting their projects through development……. Oh and Mike and Dan are there too, rambling on about games they’ve enjoyed lately.
We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: “What board game has the most innovative map?” Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.
And as always, we Swear An Oath.
Question of the Pod: What do you look for in an expansion?
Sizzling Games: Meadow Downstream (01:01:20), Voluspa (01:11:06), The Score (01:19:13), Northgard: Uncharted Lands (01:26:52)
Question of the Pod (01:35:56)
Swear An Oath: (01:53:09)
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. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games.
**PATREON**
Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.
Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
Thanks again for all of your continued support. We work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive community and you are all awesome. See you at the BBQ!! Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ
**SOCIALS**
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