The Board Game BBQ Podcast

On this episode Mitch, Sarah, Conor and Def share their thoughts and experiences on crowdfunding. When it comes to table-talk Sarah has been getting her mage on again in Aeon's End: Legacy of Gravehold, Def has been recruiting and managing his meeples in Carnegie, and Conor has taken his Wordle-obsession to a new level in Letter Jam. In the Board Game Bracket we settle the last match-up, Brass: Bi...

This episode Dan, Jules and Adrian are joined by Guest Host, Ian O'Toole. The team discuss the Marvel Zombicide shipping news, how Ian can still enjoy Gaia Project after 70+ plays, how to get back your gaming mojo, and the inappropriateness of Adrian's KDM campaign continues. In the Board Game Bracket we settle the last match-up, Quacks of Quedlinburg vs A Feast For Odin, before we cue up the next...

Conor takes charge on Episode 187 and leads Mike, Mitch and Jules through the murky waters of Guerrilla Warfare, four new expansions to Moonrakers, the high expectations of Ark Nova, and Tweezzlebombs! Not to mention some great sizzling games... In the Board Game Bracket we settle the last match-up, On Mars v Gaia Project, before we cue up the next battle: Quacks of Quedlinburg vs A Feast For Odin...

In this special episode Sarah and Adrian welcome back to the show, and the team - Def!! It's exciting to have him back after a brief hiatus and we certainly missed him. Def doesn't waste any time getting back into the swing of the tabletop talk as the crew discuss Fantasy Realms, the potential of the video game Elden Ring becoming a board game, Stonemaier's announcement of Viticulture World, and h...

Sarah is still riding high from this week's Sydney Game Day and is joined by Jules and Mike on this episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast. Earlier this week, Jules was disembowelled and lived to tell the tale in Kingdom Death Monster, Mike went looking for booty in Dead Reckoning, and Sarah has been working on her sound effects. Meanwhile the Sizzling Games this week are Mind MGMT: The Psychic Esp...

On this episode Adrian, Mitch and Conor wax philosophical with the best pieces of advice that they have ever received, Mitch investigates Schnitzel-gate at the Castle Hill RSL, Conor wrestles with the dilemma of having too many games, and Adrian picks a fight with Mitch over his scathing Batman Returns review. But don't worry - amongst all of this there is still plenty of table top talk. In the Bo...

Mike jumps behind the wheel on Episode 183 and steers Sarah, Dan and Conor into oncoming traffic. Along the way the team catch-up on what they've been playing, including Creature Comforts, In The Hall Of The Mountain King, Illusion, Letter Jam, and Underwater Cities. In the Board Game Bracket we settle the last match-up, Aeon's End vs Root, before we cue up the next battle: Lord of the Rings: Jour...

Oceania Month continues on Episode 182 as Conor, Mitch and Adrian welcome Australian designer of The Ratcatcher and the upcoming Drop Bears: Matt Aslin. Matt shares with us where his inspiration comes from, his differing approaches to designing Solo and multiplayer games, and the team hypothesise what the next Australian myths might feature in Matt's next game... Next the crew break down three of...

Oceania Month continues on Episode 181 as Dan, Mitch and Jules welcome to the show Mark, Garth and Leon, aka; The Dicemen Cometh. The Dicemen Cometh have been trailblazers in the Australian Board Gaming scene for the past 10 years or more and they share with us some stories from along the journey, as well sharing their thoughts on some of the most popular games going around today. Exactly how many...

Games and Wasps and Blips, Oh My! On this episode Adrian and Sarah continue Oceania Month with two Australian designers: Kenny Michael-Otton and Leigh Perrott. Surprisingly the pair have similar backgrounds in playing board games as kids, and also being heavily involved in competitive gaming which set them on the path of the designing games. Kenny and Leigh share the inspiration behind their games...

On this special episode Mitch, Mike, Dan and Conor kick off Oceania Month with the designer of the much-loved Hadrian's Wall: Bobby Hill. Bobby shares with us what games helped inspire Hadrian's Wall, lets us into the clandestine goings-on of his gaming group, laments as he slowly evolves into his father, and lets us in on his next project! In the Board Game Bracket we settle the last match-up, Wi...

On this special episode Adrian, Mitch and Sarah are joined by Ben and Adam from Motor City Games. Adrian is so excited to have the boys on the show that his internet spontaneously combusts! It's left to Mitch and Sarah to pick up the pieces and carry on with the show. Don't worry, if you can get through all of the air-fryer, cookie, and BBQ talk, they do actually talk about some board games as wel...

New intro music - who dis? Like a house with a fresh lick of paint we are back with a new intro and a new vibe. On this episode Jules, Adrian and Dan breakdown the week that was, including the massively successful Brisbane Game Day, a new Pandemic Legacy Season One spoilercast over on our Patreon channel, Oceania Month coming up in March, and we get involved in supporting the BarbeCURE Charity whi...

It's the Melbourne Crew on deck tonight as Mike, Conor, Jules and Dan stand around the BBQ and chat about painting minis, the latest KickStarter arrival of Nemesis: Lockdown, as well as Crossing, Cash 'n' Guns, and Root. Sizzling games this week are Bristol 1350, Final Girl, Warp's Edge, and Mystic Vale. In the Board Game Bracket we settle the last match-up, Great Western Trail vs Architects of th...

Episode 175: Messina 1347, Res Arcana: Perlae Imperii, Through The Ages On this episode, we are changing things up a bit. Firstly the awesome foursome - Conor, Sarah, Adrian and Mitch - catch up on what they've been playing lately, including Ark Nova, Messina 1347, On Mars, Through The Ages, and Res Arcana: Perlae Imperii amongst talk of ice-cream, civilization games, and "combotasticity". (Mitch...

Episode 174: Special Guest - David Thompson! Plus Everdell: Spirecrest, Final Girl, The Adventures of Robin Hood On this special episode Adrian, Mitch and Conor are joined by the man behind games such as War Chest, Pavlov's House and the Undaunted series - David Thompson. David is such a chill guy and he is  the kind of guest we love having on the show.    Sizzling Games: Everdell: Spirecrest (44:...

Episode 173: Special Guest - Tom Vasel! Plus Horrified, Black Sonata, Ark Nova, and Bristol 1350 Nova On this special episode Steve, Mike and Dan are joined by the man in the hat, Tom Vasel. He shares some stories from his early days of reviewing games, his experiences from the other side of the industry, and he answers an assortment of questions from our Patreons. In our Sizzling Games segment St...

Episode 172: The Initiative, Teotihuacan Late Pre-Classic Period, Bitoku     Sizzling Games: (01:35) The Initiative, Teotihuacan Late Preclassic Period, Bitoku Topic of the Pod: (44:50) 2021 in review Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (01:03:50) On Mars v Blood Rage update Swear An Oath: (1:06:10) Special Announcement: (01:16:23)

Episode 171: Special Guest – Paul Grogan! Plus Ark Nova, Hallertau, Mysthea, Perseverance, Polis     Topic of the Pod: (0 1:00) Special Guest – Paul Grogan Sizzling Games: (47:51) Ark Nova, Hallertau, Mysthea, Perseverance, Polis Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (01:26:16) On Mars v Blood Rage Swear An Oath: (1:32:20)

Episode 170: Special Guest – Costa! Plus Escape Plan, Orleans, Last Will and Settlement Tonight the team are joined by Portuguese game designer of  Cafe, 6 Castles, and the upcoming Dom Pierre: Costa. It's a fascinating interview and one not to be missed. Sizzling Games include Escape Plan, Orleans, Last Will and Settlement. We check in on the Bracket Battle 2.0: Barrage vs Maracaibo. It's a close...

Join Adrian, Sarah, and Conor as they share some of their recent experiences of playtesting some upcoming games including Anunnaki, Skate Summer, and Scrap. In our Sizzling Games tonight Conor revisits a favourite of the podcast Empires of the North. Sarah has been enjoying Terra Mystica on Board Game Arena recently and recalls how it was one of the first heavy games she ever played, and the team...

Solo Gamers Unite! On this episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast Dan, Mitch and Mike dive into the world of solo games. Mitch is a veteran of solo game, Mike is new to the solo experience, and Dan is somewhere in the middle. The crew discuss their solo experiences, why they enjoy solo games, and share some of their favourites. In the Sizzling Games segment, Mike has been testing his dexterity with...

We are back for 2022! (was there ever any doubt?) Join Adrian, Sarah, Def and Jules as they discuss giving games a second chance. What factors can sour a first play, what you should consider when you first learn a game, and the team list some games they have granted a second chance. In the Sizzling Games segment, Jules has been the playing the new Roll and Write from friend of the show Matthew Dun...

Episode 166: Bitoku, Merchants of the Dark Road, Three Sisters     Sizzling Games: (02:50) Bitoku, Merchants of the Dark Road, Three Sisters Topic of the Pod: (44:33) Sydney Game Day Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 (01:01:17) Raiders of the North Sea v Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion Swear An Oath: (1:17:01)

Episode 165: Cryo, Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns, Project L     Sizzling Games: (02:05) Cryo, Paladins of the West Kingdom: City of Crowns, Project L Topic of the Pod: (48:01) Travelling with Board Games Board Game BBQ Bracket Battle 2.0 Update (01:06:57) Brass Birmingham v Ticket to Ride Swear An Oath: (1:22:48)