Bucket List Board Gamers

In this episode of the Bucket List Board Gamers Podcast , Drew sits down with Dan Jolin, Editor and Co-Founder of SENET Magazine , to discuss the origins of the publication, the ups and downs of Kickstarter, UK Games Expo, and what to consider when thinking about starting a publication of your own. First published in Spring 2020, SENET is part board game magazine, part collectible and, in our opin...

Oooh boy do we have an episode full of firsts for you here! For the first time Eddie, of the Bucket List Gamers, joins Jay on a Board Game episode! They are speaking to speak to Philip Oliver, one half of the Oliver Twins, about his upcoming Adventure game; Journey to the Emerald City. For the first time we have a guest who is positively pro-AI and we ask for his standpoint on things... and we're...

In this episode Jay sits down with Brian from Toth Games to talk all things Legends of the Arena! They get into what makes this fast-paced arena combat game tick, the Legends themselves, and the decisions that make every battle unpredictable.  They also look back at Brian's experience at Gen Con 2026, and what America's biggest Board Game convention is all about! And, of course, Jay asks THE deser...

This year's UK Games Expo felt bigger than ever, and we're back one final time to share our own experiences, highlights, and thoughts as we wrap up our 2026 UKGE coverage ! 🎲✨ Were we able to see everything we wanted to? Has Drew taken his obligatory Win £1000 annual photo?  Did Craig ACTUALLY have a good time?  All these questions, and plenty more, are answered in our 50th episode! 🎉 Speaking...

Talk about last minute! Here is our FOURTH (not third) and final UKGE Preview episode! No grand description as we're already running late to set off for Birmingham, but just treat yourself to a listen as we go over our top tips and picks for UKGE 2026! Enjoy! Thanks to our monthly supporters Jerry Moncrief Daniel Fullard ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Our Arcadia Tables UKGE Special ended up being SO packed with content that we had no choice but to split it into two parts! If you haven’t already listened to Part One, we’d definitely recommend starting there first… otherwise you may be jumping into the middle of the conversation! In this second episode, Jay is once again joined by Mark from Arcadia Tables to continue chatting all things Arcadia...

UKGE is ALMOST HERE, and to celebrate we've been working on a TRILOGY of episodes all about the UK’s grandest tabletop stage of them all! 🎲✨ Well… that trilogy has officially become a QUADRILOGY! We recorded SO much great stuff for this episode that we had to split it into two parts! In Part 1, Jay is joined by Mark from Arcadia Tables to discuss the Arcadia Village (name 100% confirmed! 👀), a...

Ever fallen head over heels for a board game, only to discover it is impossible to find, or the shipping costs and import taxes are enough to make you cry? That's exactly how Revelation Games began.  After facing that same problem themselves, Chris and Guy decided to take matters into their own hands and created a company dedicated to bringing amazing international games straight to UK players, ma...

There's absolutely no tile and error here as Luke and Andy are joined by board gaming royalty Paula Deming to discuss their favourite Tile Placement titles! What will make it onto the Bucket List? Will there be a clash of opinions? Just how did we manage to get Paula to join us? All this and more will be answered, so grab a drink, get comfortable and join us! What tile placement games would make y...

It’s that time of year again when the board gaming community heads to the beautiful town of Harrogate for four fantastic days of tabletop gaming at AireCon 🎲. It wouldn’t feel like AireCon for us at the Bucket List Board Gamers without our annual catch-up with co-founder Mark Cooke! This year we chat about what attendees can expect from the convention and share some of our top game picks that are...

On this episode we’re thrilled to welcome back the fantastic Mike from Guntower Games 🎉 When we last caught up, Pandora Celeste was still taking shape. Fast forward nearly two years and not only is Pandora now a fully fledged reality, there’s an expansion on the horizon too! We dive into everything you need to know; what’s in the box, where you can back it, and what exciting new mechanics this ex...

It’s officially the start of convention season, and first up on our calendar is the newly revamped Tabletop Gaming Live, taking place this year at Doncaster Racecourse on the 14th and 15th of February 🎲📅 And yes, we’ll be there too, recording a live episode! 🎙️ With Valentine’s weekend setting the scene, love may be in the air when the convention rolls around, but when Jay and Matt caught up it...

It’s a CHRISTMAS MIRACLE — we’ve actually managed to get this edited and into your ears before the big day! 🎄 Join us for the second Bucket List Board Gamers Quiz , this time with a festive twist… although you might not immediately guess that from the questions themselves. Nick and Kay are representing BLBG this time around, but now they’re up against not one, but two formidable teams made up of...

In this episode Ben from Orcwood Games joins us to talk about Dirty Spatula , Unhappy Arrangements , and the pride of seeing players enjoy your game.  We chat Kickstarter, creative risks, and why the best components sometimes have a secondary use!  From navigating the challenges of independent publishing to balancing humour and heart in game design, Ben shares what it’s really like bringing an ide...

We’ve been doing a LOT of chatting here at the Bucket List Board Gamers, and this time we caught up with Rafflesia , the mind behind the delightfully devious Nasty Ones ! Don’t let the title fool you—Rafflesia is anything but nasty! We discuss his brand-new game Stitched Up , chat about what it takes to create artwork that really stands out, and swap stories about Murder Mystery games and Escape R...

It’s time for Episode 4 in our flagship Bucket List series - and this time, we’re diving into Two Player Games… that also shine at higher counts! Two-player games are a fundamental part of many people’s journey into gaming. But what happens when you want to bring more people to the table? In this episode, Craig and Luke explore games that are not only fantastic for two but also scale beautifully f...

🎙️ We’re back with another interview episode—and this one’s a real treat! YouTube legend Dan “DJ Slope” Ibbertson (of Slope’s Game Room ) joins Jay for a wide-ranging chat that dives deep into his passions: board games, video games, collectibles, and beyond. Expect stories from his hit Kickscammers series, candid thoughts on the gamer’s mindset, why meeting your heroes isn’t always what it’s crack...

We’re back with the third episode in our flagship “Bucket List” series — and this time, it’s all about Two Player Games! Not all games labeled "2+ players" deliver a great experience with just two at the table. Some feel like afterthoughts, with clunky variants or added admin that takes away from the fun. So in this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and highlighting games designed specifica...

In what felt like the blink of an eye, UKGE 2025 is in the history books! It's been a few weeks since the doors closed on the UK's biggest Tabletop Gaming Expo, but we're here to talk about what we loved, what we didn't love quite so much and what we're looking forward to in 2026! Craig heads up the discussion with Kay and Drew, and having recovered from a particularly nasty case of UKGE-Flu, Jay...

Yes it's convention season, but we've still had chance to record a few 'non-convention' episodes, and here's one of them! Jay sat down to talk with Gregory Alford about his upcoming game 'Food Truck Race', as well as the trials and tribulations of launching a game when there are global tariffs changing by the day! Described as 'Overcooked meets Catan', Food Truck Race pits vendors against each oth...

Can you believe it's almost time for UKGE again?! Yes in just a few short weeks gamers from all over the country, nay all over the WORLD, will be descending upon Birmingham for the biggest UK Board Gaming Convention of the year... and we'll be right there with them! In this episode Jay, Craig and Drew are joined by special guest Leon from Questiny Games to discuss all things Expo 2025, as well as...

Have you ever been playing a board game and suddenly thought 'Man, I'd love to lay the SmackDown on this Jabroni on the other side of the table'? (What?) Well, here's your perfect opportunity! (What?) 'Get Over' is as close to lacing up your boots, throwing on a pair of trunks and dishing out Stunners, Tombstones and People's Elbows as you're likely to get (without risking serious injury and almos...

In this episode Jay speaks to Allan Pincus of Dream Egg Games, about Computer Junkyard; The Best Computer Game NOT Played on a Computer! Allan shares his story, from coming up with an idea almost 20 years ago, to bringing it to fruition with a very successful Kickstarter campaign! There is also some fantastic advice for people considering creating a game themselves, and going down the Kickstarter...

AI Art. A controversial subject in any walk of life, but especially relevant in the Board Gaming industry at the moment, as the debate rages on over whether it should be OK to release a game using art generated by AI. We chat to Mark Stockton-Pitt of Radical 8 Games, who was recently accused of using AI art when every single piece of artwork in Spokes, is original and by an established board gamin...

It's time for us to talk Airecon again, and for the second year running we've managed to secure the services of the legendary Mark Cooke to tell us all about AIRECON X We find out what's staying the same, what's changing, what huge events and guests will be appearing and, as always, whether we'll still be able to get some delicious poutine and hand made pizzas. It's the TENTH Airecon event and as...