Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast

In this bonus episode, Tom L tells us about the best Skirmish/War/Miniature games currently on the market.  He makes some recommendations for all abilities and price levels. Tom’s top 10 info If I was buying a miniature game for christmas - what would I buy? Criteria - The rules and dedicated miniatures must be available to buy for Christmas 2023 and it must be a vs style game not a co-op or quest...

This is an extra bonus episode in celebration of our 50th Anniversary podcast episode.  In this mini episode, Rick chats to club member Phil about one of his other hobbies, speedrunning. Links - https://tasvideos.org/ https://www.speedrun.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2k69KENvQNc1FTObM5uGlg

We are now 50 episodes old!  Thank you to all our listeners for keeping us going!  In this episode, Rick, Samuel, Tom L and Tom C all chat about the board games we have been playing recently. Then we chat about our favourite video games. Games discussed -  Rome In A Day Zooloretto Red Cathedral Blue Moon City San Marco Oathsworn Meadow Spots The L Game Lewis and Clark Lords of Waterdeep

Rick and Tom Lovewell chat about some of the games we have been playing this month.  Then we talk about the Golden Age of Board Gaming. Games discussed -  Lancaster Big Box Expeditions Flash Point Fire Rescue Stone Age

This month, Tom and Rick discuss some games we have been playing.  We then chat about "Bucket List" games - games we want to (or should!) have played! Games discussed -  Fallout the Board Game 5211 A Game About Selecting Seven Cards Speedily Searching for Synergies Via Nebula Fair Means of Foul  

Rick, Samuel and Tom L discuss games we have been playing recently.  We then chat about Campaign games. Games discussed -  Ankh Brass Lancaster Dice Throne Adventures The Quest for El Dorado Champions! Whirling Witchcraft  

Rick and Tom C discuss some games we have been playing recently.  We then have a chat about "Cute" games. Games discussed -  Sorcerer City Sushi Go Party! Boop Paint the Roses

Rick, Lizzy and Tom L discuss some board games we have been playing recently.  Lizzy and Tom chat about the UK Games Expo. Games discussed -  Starlink Ra Indiana Jones : Sands of Adventure Lorcana  Snap Ship Tactics Beast Books of Time  

Rick and Samuel discuss some of the games we have been playing.  Then Samuel talks about a book by James Wallace called Everybody Wins which leads into a discussion of the "Spiel Des Jahres" German Board Game awards. Games discussed -  Tapestry Earth Dead Mans Draw Mysterium Park

Rick, Lizzy and Tom L chat about board games we've played then we discuss travel games. Games discussed -  Oltree Cat in the Box Captain Sonar Cult - Choose Your God Wisely!

Rick is joined by Lizzy and Tom C to chat about board games we have been playing lately.  Then Lizzy and Tom tell us about Airecon 2023. Games discussed -  It's a Wonderful World Fields of Green Coffee Roaster

Rick, Samuel and Tom discuss some games we have been playing recently.  We then chat about some bad experiences when we didn't enjoy playing games! Games discussed -  Ready Set Bet Skyjo Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Heat - Pedal to the Metal Ra Arkosa  

Rick and Tom discuss some games we have played recently, then we talk about the top 25 played games in 2022, according to Board Game Geek. Games discussed -  Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza Selfish Zombie Undaunted Silver & Gold Gloomhaven- Jaws of the Lion

Tom C, Tom L and Rick chat about loads of games we have been playing recently.  Then we talk about Christmas Party games. Games discussed -  Battletech Ark Nova Barenpark Planted Caverna Cartographers Isle of Cats

Rick and Lizzy discuss some board games we have been playing.  Then we chat about dice in games. Games discussed -  Spire's End : Hildegard King of Tokyo Lords of Waterdeep

In this episode, Rick Tom and Samuel talk about some of the games we have played this month.  Then we chat about our visit to Tabletop Gaming Live in Manchester. Games discussed -  Wonderland's War Glow Great Western Trail (2nd Edition) Las Vegas Byzanz

Rick and Lizzy discuss some of the games we have played recently at the club.  We then have a chat about the pros and cons of board games which require an app to play. Games discussed -  After the Empire Spirit Island Castles of Mad King Ludwig

Rick is joined by Tom C and Tom L to talk about board games.  We talk about the games we have played recently then we ask the question - why would you come to a board game club? Games discussed -  Space Base Akropolis Viticulture Saboteur Royal Visit

Rick, Lizzy and special guest Pauly G discuss board games we have been playing recently.  Paul and Lizzy then tells us all about Android Netrunner card game. Other games discussed -  Cascadia Ark Nova The King's Dilemma Links -  https://nisei.net/ https://netrunnerdb.com/ https://alwaysberunning.net/tournaments/3309/uk-nationals-2022-main-event

Rick, Tom and Lizzy chat about board games and Tom and Lizzy talk about their experiences at the UK Games Expo 2022! Games discussed -  Voices in my Head Orchard So You've Been Eaten Switch & Signal

Rick, Samuel and Tom discuss some of the games we have played recently, which includes some heavy games and some co-operative games.  We then chat about our game collections and how we decide which games to get rid of (if any!) Games discussed -  Food Chain Magnate Power Grid Kanban The Captain Is Dead Atlantis Rising Alien - Fate of the Nostromo Horrified

This month we are doing something a bit different, a 'deep dive' on just one game, Ticket to Ride.  Rick is joined by guests Ollie and Elizabeth.  We talk about the expansions, what we like (what we don't like!), and then we finish with strategies and tips for playing. Whether you are a super fan or have never played before, this episode is packed with information so we hope you will learn somethi...

This month, Rick and Tom discuss some games we have played recently.  Then Tom tells us about the Playtest sessions which are hosted by the Treehouse Board Games Cafe. Games discussed -  Furnace Terraforming Mars - Ares Expedition New York Slice  

In this episode, Rick and Lizzy talk about the board games we have been playing recently and Lizzy tells us about some narrative games she's been playing.  We then have a chat about Kickstarter and some upcoming projects. Games discussed - Tainted Grail Sleeping Gods Fields of Green Bloody Inn.

In this episode, Samuel and Rick discuss our recently played board games.  We talk about Space Base, Scythe, Hadrian's Wall and Agricola - All Creatures Big and Small.  We then chat about games which were released in 2012 - 10 years ago!