Bucket List Board Gamers

The second in our flagship 'Bucket List' Series, this episode Craig, Dan and Matt pitch some more Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board gaming, with Luke acting as judge and jury (but hopefully not executioner!) Whether it be alluring visuals, tasty tactility or an effortless teach, at least three more games will take their place o...

This episode we have a TRIPLE header of interviews, as Jay speaks to Tossit, Hexor and Huff No More! They discuss everything from where their respective games ideas came from, what stage of development they are in, what got them into gaming in the first place and what the plans are going forward. Enjoy! **Important Information** TOSSIT You can find out more about Tossit over on their official webs...

Everybody loves a good quiz, don't they? Well, here is our first (and maybe even last) attempt at one, as Quizmaster Craig hosts a knock-down, drag-out brawl pitting Podcasters Vs. Publishers! Who will reign supreme after 4 rounds of devilish deduction? Find out now! Thank you to from Mike from Huff No More and Lee from Molinarius Games , please check out their websites for more information on the...

The Dragon has been slain, and underneath its lifeless corpse lies a mountain of riches the likes of which you have never seen. You shoot a glance to the other members of your party, each person covetously scanning the pile of goodies with envious eyes... then you dive in to claim what is yours! Split the Hoard is a game that plays out in those moments immediately after victory, where everyone in...

We thought it was about time we addressed the elephant in the room, and made sense of why we are called the Bucket List Board Gamers! The first in what we hope to be a long-running series, this episode Luke, Craig and Jay discuss their picks for Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board gaming. Whether it be alluring visuals, tasty tac...

This episode we've got our grubby little hands on not one, not two, not three but FOUR games that are yet to hit the market, and we're going to talk about them! We have played Risible Games ' A Cure for What Ails You ', Schnarf Games ' Survive Alive ', No Drinks on the Table's ' Divide & Conker ' and Tablescope's ' Light Speed Arena '! Plus we're joined by the Snake Oil Salesman Doc Cheetham A...

They're Hot... They're... not *SO* fresh as we originally recorded this episode in 2023, but they are by all means still very relevant! Join Luke, Craig and Dan once again as they get some more board gaming gripes off their chest, taking us into Hot Takeception with Hot Takes inside Hot Takes... Inside Hot Takes! If you haven't listened to our previous Hot Takes episode , go and check it out first...

This episode we speak with Marco Pecota from Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel, a miniatures solo/co-operative campaign game using the Unknown Paths system. Marco tells us about the new game, his past in the board game industry, how things have changed when it comes to publishing games and a whole lot more in between. Fans of 'Escape from Stalingrad Z', which came second only to Fro...

Who's got an hour and a half to spare? Well, if you have we've got a bumper post-UKGE episode to help you fill it! This episode Jay, Kay, Craig and Drew discuss their experiences at UKGE 2024. The ups, the downs, what went well and what could be improved (in our humble opinion, of course!) Plus we have a special interview with renowned game designer, and all round genuinely nice guy Eric Lang abou...

It's ALMOST TIME for UK Games Expo 2024! This episode Jay, Craig, Kay and Jason (making his BLBG debut) are joined by Matt from War of the Worlds: One More Day to discuss what they are most looking forward to at the UK's biggest gaming convention. If you're heading to UKGE we also share our most valuable tips, what to do if you feel a little overwhelmed and outline the new rules surrounding the Br...

In Space... nobody can hear you scream! But they CAN hear us talk to Mike from Guntower Games about his current project; Pandora Celeste... and so can you! Pandora Celeste is a love letter to all those Sci-fi Movies and TV Shows many of us grew up with. From Aliens, to Terminator and everything in between, Pandora Celeste sees players work together to override the ships Emergency Protocols before...

Who doesn't love a good old fashioned unpopular opinion? Well we've got three (potentially) infuriating hot takes for you in the first of a two-parter! This was actually recorded in late 2023, so some of the references to 'this year' actually mean last year now, just in case anything didn't quite make sense! Enjoy, and be sure to let us know if you agree with Luke, Craig and Dan over on our Insta...

On me head, son, It's a game of two halves, Park the bus, He was half a yard off, The referee's a... well, you get the idea with that! This episode we're talking about Sunday League Football, a game by Sunday League Games that is due to launch on Gamefound in just over a week (8th April!) We are joined by Vicente, one of the developers of this 'beautiful game', and we find out how it plays, the ch...

Grab your best board gaming buddy and get ready for some intense 1 on 1 action... that's right, this episode we're talking about the best 2 Player Board Games! Luke, Drew, Craig and Matt all pick their favourite 2 Player-Only board game, before rounding out a top 5 with one of their honourable mentions. Please Note - We thought this episode had been lost to time thanks to a switch-over on recordin...

Quite the episode title, huh? Yes, with AireCon Prime under a month away, we're talking about our favourite board gaming convention again! And this time we have the perfect people to shed some light on what this year's AC Prime will have in store; namely Mr. AireCon himself Mark Cooke, and perennial AireCon attendee and board gaming royalty Rodney Smith of Watch It Played . We find out what's stay...

With March (not February!) fast approaching we thought it was about time we got ourselves (and hopefully you, our beloved listeners) hyped about Airecon 2024! That's right, Harrogate once again plays host to the 4 day boardgame extravaganza known here at BLBG as 'Airecon Prime'!  Airecon provides the opportunity to check out what your favourite publishers have in store, the chance to buy more game...

Back in October three of the Bucket List Board Gamers headed to the brand-spanking new AC West convention in Telford! How did they find it? What did they play? Is there anything they would change? And most importantly, who won the Table Flipping Championship by sending their meeple the furthest, while also gaining the most table rotations and rolling highest on 2 D20's? If that's not hooking you i...

It's Spooky Season and here at Bucket List Board Gamers we love a good horror-themed board game! We love them so much, we've decided to pick 2 each and pitch them to our fellow BLBG'ers, then pull together a Top 5 that we recommend to you, our lovely listeners! So pop out a bowl of sweets for the Trick or Treaters, dim the lights, grab your favourite blanket to hide under and prepare yourself for...

In this episode we look at one of the big hitters in the board game world; Wingspan! Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and published by Stonemaier Games in 2019, Wingspan captured the hearts of the board gaming world with its easy to learn but difficult to master mechanics.   The game's stunning artwork, provided by Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, Natalia Rojas and Beth Sobel, also plays a huge part in...

In this episode we're taking a trip to rural France once more as we look at 2011's Castles of Burgundy! Designed by Stefan Feld and illustrated by Julien Delval and Harald Lieske, there is much debate as to how this one looks versus how it plays! Quite coincidentally we're releasing this just as backers have started to receive their new and improved Kickstarter versions of the game, so if you've h...

In this episode of the Bucket List Board Gamers we implore you to grab some meat, toast, potions, leaves, gems and most importantly anvils, and join us as we discuss Flamecraft from Cardboard Alchemy and Lucky Duck. Designed by Manny Vega and beautifully illustrated by Sandra Tang, Flamecraft sees the players vying to collect the most points as they travel around a small hamlet of shops occupied b...

Braid up your beard, climb aboard your Longship and set sail for Valhalla with us, as this episode we discuss A Feast for Odin! A Feast for Odin is a points driven, worker placement romp through the life and times of a Norman tribe, these days more commonly known as Vikings! With multiple routes to victory, will you end up with a cornucopia of resources at your disposal or will your best laid plan...

Now the dust has settled, the pieces have been packed away and most importantly everyone had a chance to look at their purchases, the Bucket List Board Gamers talk about their experience at UKGE! On this episode Jay, Drew, Nick and Craig discuss the event and the games they enjoyed playing, including Lorcana, Rome in a Day, Meteor Heroes, Blood on the Clocktower and Thunder Road: Vendetta. Links m...

In our debut episode we kick off with the quintessential introductory game of Carcassonne! Kick back, relax, lay your tiles, place your Meeples and just have a bloody good time in general! We also discuss the numerous expansions and reimplementations, and talk about other similar suitable 'introductory' games for those keen to get into the hobby or wanting to introduce friends. Oh and there's even...