The Board Game BBQ Podcast

In this bonus episode Adrian, Conor and Dan recount their time at PAX Australia. We have some fantastic interviews to share with you, including chats with some of the newest game designers in Australia, some old favourites of the industry, and even some friends of the show. We also ask our community a special "Question of the PAX": What is your favourite part of the tabletop space at PAX Australia...

Episode 263 In this episode we are joined by video game developer turned tabletop developer and toy inventor Scott Pease. We discuss his history in video games (some very small indie titles like Guitar Hero and Tony Hawk Pro Skater) and the development of Snap Ships Tactics. Scott then tells us about how Mindbug has burrowed into his head, Lauren gives a two-for-one special discussing Come Sail Aw...

In this episode we are joined by BGBBQ Award-winning designer John D Clair. He shares with us his unique approach to kinetic design, fills us in on the recent World Series of Board Gaming, and we even find out what the D stands for in his name! In Sizzling Games, Conor is simply magnifico in Lorenzo il Magnifico, Dana is red-lining with excitement over Heat: Pedal to the Metal, and John is happy t...

Episode 261   It’s been Defs birthday and he played a crazy amount of games!!! Adrian talks about two games with “Age” in the title. Jules has been going hard out at the Sydney Game Day and visiting a Nightmare Cathedral!!   All this and more on the latest Board Game BBQ podcast.   Nightmare Cathedral (00:24:48) Age of Steam (00:43:09)   Hansa Teutonica (00:56:47)      APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE -...

On this exciting episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we find out what Def was teasing in last weeks episode: the BIG announcement!!! We also get to the distillery to make spirits with Dave Beck's Distilled (go back and check out the interview while the Kickstarter was in full swing) . We have also been learning a new and very strange trick taking game: Nokosu Dice. We have a very interesting Qo...

In this episode, Def, Adrian and Dan discuss the hype around Disney Lorcana, the effect of starting to cool on a game you first loved, and big things that come in small boxes! In Sizzling Games, Dan is comparing cards to catch a count, Adrian is collecting crowns in close competition, and Def is creating combinations to cultivate a culture capital. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oa...

Episode 255   In this episode of chaos, Mitch, Jules and Adrian discuss theme in games and what it means to them. Jules and Mitch have been going head-to-head in Normandy, Adrian has been refining his coffee productions skills. All this and more on the Board Game BBQ podcast. Undaunted Normandy (00:35:48)   Café (00:46:35)   Halls of Hegra (00:53:12) ---    APPLE PODCAST REVIEWS HERE ----à Please...

In this episode Mike & Conor welcome back to the show, and back to Australia, Spile Des Jahres nominee Matt Dunstan. Mike, Conor and Matt discuss a number of topics like Matt’s move back to Australia, stuff that goes on “when boxing is happening”, and a bunch of board games too! We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What is the best 2 player only game you’ve ever played? Thanks to eve...

In this episode Jules & Def perform a duet as they run us through a bunch of games that have been finding their table lately. Def takes us on a journey throughout space as he talks about playing SpaceCorp 2025-2300AD and Jules brings us back to earth with news of Fit to Print. We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What is your favourite Sarah moment on the podcast? Thanks to everyone...

Episode 255   In this emotional episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast, we say goodbye to Sarah. If you haven’t heard this news as yet Sarah talks about her journey with the BGBBQ. There are laughs, chaos and some tears as we wish her the best on her next adventure in the board gaming hobby. We also have some sizzling games Sarah is on a deep space mission fighting aliens and making new relationshi...

In Episode 254 Conor has been competing for the city. Not to be outdone, Mike has been battling for the planet. Meanwhile, Dan has been vying for the galaxy. No biggie. 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: What would be your ideal game based on your favourite movie?   Si...

Episode 253    In episode 253, Jules has gone back to his roots and is playing the most backstabby of backstabby games being the dominant mammal! Adrian is in the Union Stockyards deciding what cuts of meat he wants to add to his smoker on the weekend. Def is running for president in Mr President trying to pass a bill that makes it a legal requirement you wear Goofy PJ’s to work every day of the w...

In this episode Conor and Dan are joined by Special Guest Host Ian O'Toole. Ian gives us an update on his current projects, and what he's been playing lately. In Sizzling Games, Dan has been collecting crowns, Conor has been cracking cases, and Ian has been commissioning composers. In PlayCon news - we have merch!! Ian O'Toole will be designing our PlayCon 2024 t-shirts, with all proceeds going to...

Episode 251    In this episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast!! Conor has been battling it out with his family in the Marvel universe….. but he hasn’t been playing Marvel Champions???? What is this madness!?! Dan has been using Runestones to lay claim to his lands, which is funny as he also claimed his concessions card for the buses this week as well. All while Def has been trying to escape the fir...

Episode 250    In this quarter of a millennium mile stone episode, Def is BACK!!! He has been trying to please Pluto while the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is imminent, Jules have been on expeditions in different regions to bring back all kinds of discoveries, Mike has been back in to another legacy game building his very own city. All this and more on the latest episode from the same team that brou...

Episode 249    In this episode Jules is in a bidding war in ancient Egypt, Adrian is building structures in Santorini and Dan is working an Inside Job   Sizzling Games   Ra   Santorini   Inside Job       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...

Episode 248   This week, we discuss hype in games and what that means on all different levels. Conors get put in the corner with the chaos gods in Eric Lang’s Warhammer game. Sarah is trying to stop the Suffragettes movement in America back in 1848. Adrian is back with his ice theme obsession and trying to play an area control game which is very out of his wheel house. We also got to talk about a...

Episode 247   In this episode Jules tries to bring balance to the force with the latest Star Wars war game lite. Mitch is fighting in a gladiator’s arena in ancient Greece…. or Rome?? We also welcome back Mike who has been on holiday but with all this time away did he get his oaths done… find out this and more on the latest episode of the Board Game BBQ   Sizzling Games   Star Wars Shatterpoint (0...

Episode 246 In this episode we are joined by Daniel Newman from Newmill Industries . Daniel is a successful game designer, and a self-confessed tricktaking addict! Daniel gives us a keen insight in how they work and why they are making a huge comeback in the hobby. Conor says “he is a good lad” so he must know his stuff. We also catch-up on what we've been playing lately, sizzle some games, recap...

In this episode a shortage of available hosts sees Sarah and Def head once more unto the breach without any support from a 3rd host. They do so however with aplomb as they take us on a journey through Age of Steam, Frosthaven, Hegemony and Mists Over Carcassonne to name just a few of the games they discussed, but would you say any of these game designs are timeless?   We also recap last week's Que...

Episode 244   In this episode we have a different combination of the Motor City Gameworks team join us, we can’t seem to get all 3 of them in the same place at the same time! We got to talk to them about their upcoming kickstarter French Quarter and how the game came to be. We decided to make them feel more at home and use one of the segments from their podcast with a top 3 list which was really f...

In this episode we delve into the irrigation theme as Conor goes berserker barrage for his favourite dam building game, Mitch is building canals to stop the floods in Legacy of Yu and Adrian, well Adrian just needs some water since he’s backing up for his 4th episode in a row!!   We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: Who is your favourite Board Game publisher? Thanks to everyone who contr...

In this exciting episode Adrian plays a game that’s not his sizzle but he ends up sizzling anyway (who would have thought he would ever change his mind midway through recording!) Jules is BACK and running a political campaign in 19th century New York. And Dan, a mysterious man in the shadows from out of town, takes revenge on his sizzling card game set in the noir era. Will he win? Who knows, but...

In Episode 241   Sizzling Games:   Scythe (35:46)   Camel Up: The Card Game (42:45)   Solani (51:30)   All that, plus the Question of the Pod, Swear An Oath, and the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ.   https://boardgamebbq.com/241   ---   Episode 241   In this Episode Mitch sizzles a game all about the nights sky, Dan is betting big on his camels and Adrian has gone...

Episode 240: special guest Clint Warren-Davey In this episode Def and Mitch go to war with special guest Clint Warren-Davey when we talk about his new upcoming game Werwolf by Legion Wargames. Clint shares his insights into his background in history, his passion for WWI and WWII and some of the challenges faced by a first time game designer from Down Under and you know it couldn’t be a Def and Mit...