In Episode 270, Jules Adrian and Dana take us through their week of gaming.  Jules has been rolling 20 dice strongly, and Dana has been setting up secret surveillance on her unsuspecting board game friends, all the while Adrian can’t even decide if he likes a game enough to talk about it.   We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What game have you binged? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.   And as always, we...

In this episode Conor and Dan have many stories (and games) to share from the Melbourne Game Day, while Def has only one game on his mind. In Sizzling Games, Dan has been cracking curious cases, Conor is getting mercurial with mages, and Def is defending all of humanity from an ancient threat from another dimension: the Voidborn. Thanks Def! We owe you one... 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...

In this week’s episode, Adrian is on the hype train of his life sucking up to the mouse banging on about Disney Lorcana. Dana has had a truly delightful time watching the gardeners at the white castle. While Lauren has been stacking NMBRs for breakfast!! We read out the communities responses from last weeks Question of the Pod, and we pose a very controversial new QotP this week! Blame Lauren! All this and more on the Board Game BBQ podcast   Disney Lorcana (00:23:21)   The White Castle...

Episode 267   In this episode Dana “The Banana” Deverson hosts the pod!!! Joined by Mitledee and Conordum (Mitch and Conor) how could anything go wrong???? Dana is getting her shuffle on in the forest. Mitch is heading over to New Zealand to rustle up some sheep, and Conor creates some kind of swear an oath paradox by playing Oathsworn as and Oath. Which begs the question what came first the Oath or the Oathsworn??? All this and more on the latest Board Game BBQ podcast.     Oathsworn: Into...

Mitch, Conor, Lauren, Dana, Jules and Adrian all get together live on stage and share with us all of the exciting news from the massive week they had at SXSW Sydney. Including the games they played there, the community members they met and the shenanigans and tomfoolery that ensued.   We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: What are your favourite Mike moments? Thanks to everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.   Question of...

In this bittersweet episode we say goodbye to Mike as he moves on to bigger and better things, but not before he shares with us a tonnes of new games we should all be keeping an eye out for. In Sizzling Games, Dan is experiencing some turbulence, Mike was spotted playing with dogs, and Jules is absolutely buzzing about space bees. We also celebrate Mike's time on the show with some highlights and goodbyes. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans...

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? Keep an eye our for all of the games we played: Aethermon Collect (2023), Alien Frenzy, Best...

Episode 263In 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 Away! and Neuroshima Hex, and finally, Def brings us back to the classics with his plays of...

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 to watch everything burn to the ground in Empire's End. There's also the Question of the Pod,...

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 ----à Please leave us a review or just a star rating on apple podcasts or Spotify it really does...

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 QotP for you to get involved with on our Facebook/Discord/Twitter platforms this week! We would love...

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 Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast. New...

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 leave us a review or just a star rating on apple podcasts it really does help us a lot      Check...

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 everyone who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook...

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 who contributed and shared their experiences with us on Discord and the Facebook Community.   And...

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 relationships with fellow crew mates in Rogue Angels. Adrian admits he isn’t Hugh Jackman for some strange...

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?   Sizzling Games: Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game (50:40) Earth (1:04:15) Akropolis...

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 week. All this and more on the latest episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast.   Dominant Species...

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 Ian's chosen charity - The Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia. The t-shirts will be...

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 fire on the island while racing to the raft!   Sizzling Games   Ragnarocks (00:24:03)   Unmatched:...

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 brought your Macaraibo and crumpet drinking!       Sizzling Games   Hoplomachus Victorum   Archeos...

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 Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney,...

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 game that we played at the Brisbane Game Day, that’s not yet published but it’s so good we wanted...

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 (00:21:15)   Hoplomachus: Remastered (00:29:54)   Belratti (00:45:36)     Check out our Eventbrite...

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 last week's Question of the Pod, and finally Swear an Oath.   Sizzling Games: Ultimate Railroads...