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 Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
This week, Conor and Lauren are joined by Peter C Hayward, designer of podcast darling Things in Rings. Peter sports his blue beard talking about his approach to design, his plethora of upcoming releases, and his affinity for Pixar easter eggs. Then, Lauren shares her recent Button Shy escapades. Conor tells us about some prototypes from former podcast host Sarah which includes a disdain for onions and affinity for spirits.There is no Question of the Pod this week due to scheduling changes, but we’ll return to our QotP segment in our next release. Outside that, there’s still the usual chatter about what has been hitting our tables, and what has us fired up!You can find more about Peter’s work and upcoming projects here:https://about.peterchayward.com/Peter’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/peterchaywardFiction Design Diary: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/143572/designer-diary-fictionTimestampsInterview with Peter [0:01:08]More games we’ve been playing [1:01:05]Fired up [1:30:47]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:
Decrypto - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225694/decrypto
Codenames - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames
French Toast - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312633/french-toast
Converge - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385975/converge-catalysts-of-change
That Time You Killed Me – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344258/that-time-you-killed-me
Things in Rings - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408547/things-in-rings
Fiction - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380439/fiction
Vegas Strip - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428638/vegas-strip
Critter Kitchen - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393429/critter-kitchen
Village Pillage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247342/village-pillage
At the Helm - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/361598/at-the-helm
Numbsters - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374541/numbsters
SpaceShipped - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283792/spaceshipped
Seasons of Rice - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256705/seasons-of-rice
Circle the Wagons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/213266/circle-the-wagons
Robotrick - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374866/robotrick
Paladins of the West Kingdom – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266810/paladins-of-the-west-kingdom
Cat in the Box - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-in-the-box-deluxe-edition
Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game
Prototypes discussed:I Don’t Like OnionsThe Spiritualists
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 2024.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 Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
In this episode, Adrian, Joe and Banana are in the hot seat. Adrian, in his first episode back after the break, has lots to talk about. From his continued love of Age of Steam with his son and Mum, to channeling his inner Marlon Brando, and making offers they can’t refuse in La Famiglia. Joe is finally back online and setting up his “Board Game Bungalow”, while dabbling in a bit of feline rescue in Isle of Cats The Duel, all the while making sure that those cats stay well away from Adrian! Meanwhile, Dana Banana is excited to chat about her being a “Fan of the Span”, with her take on Finspan.
They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up!
New Question of the Pod: What is your board game "big-box coffin", and how will you get it to the table?
Sizzling Games:
Isle of Cats The Duel: [37:26]
Finspan: [45:21]
La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War: [59:33]
Question of the Pod Recap: [1:11:15]
New Question of the Pod: [1:15:45]
Fired Up: [1:20:35]
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:
Bristol 1350: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350
Age of Steam Congo/Sweden: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/241614/age-of-steam-expansion-congosweden
That’s Not a Hat: Pop Culture https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406663/thats-not-a-hat-pop-culture
Tussie Mussie: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257614/tussie-mussie
Circle the Wagons: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/213266/circle-the-wagons
Skulls of Sedlec: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/303553/skulls-of-sedlec
Decrypto: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225694/decrypto
Codenames: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames
Exit: The Abandoned Cabin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/203420/exit-the-game-the-abandoned-cabin
Intarsia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422126/intarsia
Seers Catalog: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415981/seers-catalog
Sea, Salt and Paper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper
Isle of Cats Duel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431718/the-isle-of-cats-duel
Finspan: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan
La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367517/la-famiglia-the-great-mafia-war
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 2024.
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 Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
In this episode, Conor and Dana Banana are back for their first episode of 2025, while Lauren has so much to talk about, she returns for another chat in back-to-back episodes.
Lauren has us with our mouths open as she talks about her latest trick-taking game that has the weirdest theme we’ve heard in a while. Conor has settled into his role as a hobo as he rummages through his bindle looking for goodies at 2am in Vagrantsong. Meanwhile, Banana has fallen for Ryan Laukat as she tries to save the pack-turtle in her first experience with Red Raven Games in Creature Caravan.
They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up!
New Question of the Pod: What was your biggest gaming surprise of last year and what did you enjoy about it?
Sizzling Games:
Xylotar [40.00]
Vagrantsong [52:58]
Creature Caravan [01:05:02]
Question of the Pod Recap: [01:16:43]
New Question of the Pod: [01:24:18]
Fired Up: [01:30:21]
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 games: Tropical, I Can’t Even.
Pathogen: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369862/pathogen
Root: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237182/root
Fromage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/384213/fromage
Flip 7: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7
The Gang: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411567/the-gang
Civolution: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400602/civolution
Nekojima: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359029/nekojima
Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374173/star-wars-the-deckbuilding-game
Fairy Ring: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419074/fairy-ring
Piles!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400752/piles
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 2024.
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 Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Join Jules and Lauren as they bring in the new year with what has been hitting their tables over the holidays. Jules' gaming appetite has him trying out the combo meal which is fit for a king in Castle Combo. Lauren has been wracking her brain to remember where she put Gandalf's staff and if it was next to that bowl of jelly in Wilmot's Warehouse.
They also share the community responses from out last Question of the Pod, and get excited about the new year in this week's question, and share what has them fired up!New Question of the Pod: What is your most anticipated game of 2025Timestamps:Castle Combo [18:31]Wilmot's Warehouse [27:33]Question of the Pod: [40:25]Fired Up: [53:33]Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483Join us for Play Con from 11-13 July 2025 at the Southern Sydney Event Centre. Tickets are on sale now! You can find tickets and more information here: https://play-con.com/Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:Cascadero - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401216/cascadero Black Rose Wars Rebirth - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342444/black-rose-wars-rebirth Bebop - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414349/bebop Witness - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422120/witness-on-the-trail-of-the-chameleon Zenith - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424219/zenith Castle Combo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo Wilmot's Warehouse - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424975/wilmots-warehouse The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-gameSPONSORSOur 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.More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. 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 2024.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/BoardGameBBQSOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
This is it. The episode you've been waiting for. The whole crew is back together one last time for 2024, continuing the countdown of our Top 10 Games. There are so many great games in our Top 5s, and more than a few surprises.
Thanks to everyone for your support in 2024. We can't wait to return in 2025 with more games, more shenanigans, and more Board Game BBQ.
5 [01:50]
4 [18:30]
3 [35:25]
2 [51:05]
1 [1:11:00]
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 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.
More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community.
**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
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
The whole crew is back together for Episode 324 as we count down our Top 10 Games. And you know that when the whole team gets together chaos isn't far behind.
This week we share our top 10-6, and then next week we will reveal our 5-1.
10 [14:00]
9 [29:30]
8 [44:55]
7 [1:04:55]
6 [1:23:35]
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 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.
More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. 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
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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Episode 323: Awkward Guests, The Light in the Mist.
On this week’s Episode, Dan and Dana have to take the reins at short notice while Adrian is recuperating. Dan has been trying to get rid of all his ‘midden’ as a Scottish Farmer in Skara Brae, only to find he is perhaps better suited to being Captain Obvious or a super sleuth in Awkward Guests. Meanwhile, Dana has been mulling over whether her daughter’s fear of electrocution has trumped her love of Brie in My Favourite Things. This of course comes a distant second to a good-looking tarot deck with a twist in The Light in the Mist.
There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.
New Question of the Pod: Stuck for stocking stuffer ideas? Give us your recommendations!
Sizzling Games:
Awkward Guests: (42:55)
The Light in the Mist: (57:09)
Question of the Pod Recap: (1:12:27)
Fired Up: (1:24:57)
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:
Skara Brae: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408636/skara-brae
My Favourite Things: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188530/my-favourite-things
Captain Obvious: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/423533/captain-obvious
Magic Maze Tower: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/396749/magic-maze-tower
Flip 7: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7
Awkward Guests: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188866/awkward-guests-the-walton-case
The Light in the Mist: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/341519/the-light-in-the-mist
Blank: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/231824/blank
**SPONSORS**
Our podcast is proudly sponsored by:
Advent Games: http://www.adventgames.com.au/
More Than Meeples:https://morethanmeeples.com.au/
Planepita on KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2093714316/planepita/?ref=kicktraq
**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 2024.
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 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
This week Jules, Joe and Lauren wax lyrical about the games hitting their table recently, with some very sizzling and some lukewarm receptions. Jules has been practicing his dexterity skills in Nekojima - a game about installing electricity poles without crossing or touching their cables. Joe pieces together all the information to share his perspective on Perspectives - a game about solving mysteries while sharing limited information with friends. To round us off, Lauren and Jules discuss their mixed feelings with the very beautiful looking Rats of Wistar. They also share the community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, anticipate what games they could play in this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week!New Question of the Pod: What game are you dying to get off your shelf of shame, and how will you get it played?Timestamps:Nekojima [0:26:27]Perspectives [0:32:58]Rats of Wistar [0:42:07]Question of the Pod: [0:57:24]Fired Up: [1:09:55]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:Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421006/the-lord-of-the-rings-duel-for-middle-earth Arcs - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359871/arcs The String Railway Collection - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391720/the-string-railway-collection Kiri-ai: The Duel - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387769/kiri-ai-the-duel Exceed Fighting System - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/224483/exceed-fighting-system Pixies - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411875/pixies Yokai Septet - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251433/yokai-septet Speakeasy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375459/speakeasy Nekojima - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359029/nekojima Perspectives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400995/perspectives Rats of Wistar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387780/rats-of-wistar SPONSORSOur 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.More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. 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 2024.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/BoardGameBBQSOCIALSSupport the podcast and join the community!https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ