The Board Game BBQ Podcast

For Sarah, it's all about strategy in the bag-building area control game War Chest. For Dan, it's all about character in the story-driven game Call To Adventure. For Steve, it's all about... his Uncle Bob? And lots of laughs!! Our Sizzling Games this week are all very different, and all great fun!   How do you curate your collection? Do you have a 1-in-1-out policy like Steve? Do you hang onto gam...

Tonight Steve, Mike and Adrian catch up at the BBQ and bring some Sizzling Games along with them. Mike had a blast playing the deck-builder Clank! and is already hankering for the expansions. Steve finally brings the feathered fun of Wingspan to the podcast, and life's a rollercoaster for Adrian with Unfair. In this week's Topic of the Week the team shares the favourite games of their partners and...

In this episode we welcome Katia Howatson from Board Game Art Creations to the show. In our Kickstarter segment, Katia tells us how she came to create her amazing boardgame-inspired artwork that is currently on Kickstarter, how she got some of the industry's biggest publishers on board, and the challenge of using boardgame components to make the incredible mosaics. Her project was funded in only 4...

The old adage goes: we always hurt the ones we love. Sadly, our games are no exception. This week the team share with us the games that they truly love - but might not get to the table as much as they deserve. There are many reasons why gamers might not be able to get their favourite games to the table and so we explore some of those in this episode. In our Sizzling Games segment we have a special...

Thanks to all of our listeners for helping us reach 1000 downloads! With so many podcasts out there, we are so very grateful that you find the time to listen to ours. We plan to continue bringing you the games and topics that you want to hear so thank you for all of your support. This week in our Sizzling Games segment Conor offers up Potion Explosion as a perfect game for young families and adult...

On this week's episode of the Board Game BBQ Steve, Adrian and Dan sink their teeth into Card Games. But these are not your parents' card games. You won't find Canasta or 500 here. How about writing a Love Letter to the Princess? Fancy yourself some Exploding Kittens? And who doesn't love a Sushi Go Party? We also pay lip service to Hanabi and The Mind for more card gaming goodness. The Virtual Ga...

Steve, Mike and Mitch have news! Big News! News so big it needs its own segment, which we have decided to call: The News. Our humble podcast has been asked to take part in the upcoming BGG Virtual Con (June 24-28). The team at the Board Game BBQ will be hosting and playing virtual games over the course of the Virtual Con - bringing the international convention into the Australian Timezones!! We ar...

This week Steve, Def and Conor bring some bigger games to the BBQ - Everdell, Imperial Settlers: Empires of the North, and Clans of Caledonia. But does bigger mean better? Does a premium price mean a prized possession? Funny you should ask because that's the Topic of the Week: what makes a game valuable? The guys take a deep dive into the games that bring the most value for them. Steve reveals the...

This week Steve and Jules welcome Adrian to the podcast as the team recap the first Board Game Bracket showdown, and there is a lot to unpack from both sides of the contest. Who came out on top - Gloomhaven or Pandemic? And did that game win on both the BGBBQ contributors bracket and the popular vote?  There are some unique games sizzling this week (and Steve proves that even a broken watch can be...

The gloves are off this week as the Boardgame Bracket kicks off with a massive match-up: Gloomhaven vs Pandemic. Steve, Mitch, and Dan square off in defense of why one game is better than the other. They cover game mechanics, themes, replayability, components and, of course, fun! The conversation gets fierce, but ultimately we need your help to decide a winner. Cast your vote on our Facebook, Inst...

This episode is choc-full of gaming goodness as Steve, Jules, Conor and Def discuss all things miniatures; what defines a miniature game, what is the appeal, what are some good gateway games to start with, and why bother painting them? Of course, there are always sizzling games to talk about, and everyone seems to have their eye on Kickstarter. Finally, in Swear an Oath, Steve delivers a double-he...

On this episode, Steve welcomes Mike and Jules to the BBQ. The lads cover their sizzling games of the week before taking a deeper look at what motivates them to buy (or not buy) games and how they navigate the overabundance of games out there. They list the Kickstarter games that they are liking/lurking/backing, share what games they have nominated to the BoardGame Bracket, and the lads finish the...

This week Steve introduces Mitch and Def to the podcast. The blokes share their sizzling games of the week and then venture into the world of Kickstarter - what is it, what are the pitfalls, and is it good for the hobby? Next, the lads share what they are liking/lurking/backing on Kickstarter, their nominations for the Board Game Bracket, and close out the show by Swearing An Oath. Sizzling Games:...

Steve fires up the BoardGame BBQ and welcomes Conor and Dan to the premiere episode to talk all things board gaming. The blokes discuss their sizzling games of the week, which leads to a deeper dive around the best ways to share your hobby with your family. Next, they list the Kickstarter games that they are liking/lurking/backing, Steve introduces us to the BoardGames Bracket, and finally Steve m...