Def, Jules and Joe are back this week to discuss some the hotness in board games at the moment. In Sizzling Games, Joe has been building a blossoming Barcelona, Jules has been harbouring harmonious habitats, and Def has been initiating innovative inventions. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you'v…

Welcome back to the Board Game BBQ Podcast, your one-stop destination for all things board games and tabletop fun! In this sizzling episode, Mitch, Joe, and Adrian are firing up the grill to discuss some exciting games. From fine art to strategic train management and ending on roll 'n' writes, we've got it all covered! Adrian does a deep dive into …

This week Dan, Conor and Lauren chat about all the games they played on their recent board game getaway to Brisbane. Lauren has been shooting her shot in Wind the Film!, Dan takes us on a tour of Draft & Write Records, and Conor is scooping up crystals and points in Witchstone. Also listen out for a bonus Question of the Pod about Elijah Wood and w…

This week Dana and Def welcome back two of our favourite Australian content creators: Thinker Themer. Amy and Maggie fill us in on what they've been up to since they were last on the show, share how their tastes have evolved, and also their views on the changing landscape of boardgmaing over the past few years. In Sizzling Games, Amy has been avoid…

On this week's episode Conor, Joe and Dan sit down with one of our favourite returning guests, Bobby Hill. We discuss the reception he received from 2021's Hadrian's Wall before diving into his upcoming 2025 release: The Anarchy. Bobby shares the story of this tumultuous time in history and how he was able to use it as inspiration for his next Euro…

Oceania month continues! On this week's episode Jules and Lauren chat to the amazing team behind the Australian design and publishing house One Thousand Rats. We talk about their design inspirations, conventions in Australia and their upcoming projects. Jules also tells us about filling boards with donuts and Lauren has been stacking meeples to cir…

Episode 283 In the first of the Oceania episodes for 2024 we start with a BANG!!! We are joined by Dann May and Brenna Noonan from Quillsilver Studios For those who aren’t aware they have been involved with some of the most amazing titles around including Everdell, a War of Whispers, Black Orcestra and many more. We discuss all about the developmen…

Episode 282: Galactic Cruise with Special Guests T.K. King, Dennis Northcott & Koltin Thompson On this week's episode Dan and Lauren chat to the designers of the upcoming Kickstarter Galactic Cruise about their foray into game design, the inspirations behind Galactic Cruise, and the games they've been playing recently. Meanwhile, Dan has been adven…

Jules, Joe and Buffsquatch welcome a special guest to the BBQ, Richard Garfield. Probably best known for creating a little card game called Magic: The Gathering, Richard shares with the crew a bit about his history in the hobby of gaming, his views and methods for designing games, and even a little look into a project he has in development. We also…

Episode 280 In this week’s bombastic episode! We give a huge warm welcome to Joe the newest member of the BGBBQ team!!! Please reach out on our Facebook and Discord to give him a gold old fashions BGBBQ welcome. In gaming news Conor is in the hosting seat trying to keep everyone focused. Dana is being all Suchý again! She has been evacuating the ol…

Episode 279: Special Guest Mark K. Swanson On this week's episode Jules and Lauren chat to the designer of Feudum, Mark K. Swanson about his design inspirations, which include Knizia classics and posters in ice cream shops. We also hear about his upcoming projects - a game about escaping from prison, his self-described magnum opus, and a venture in…

On this week's episode we see what happens when we leave the show in the hands of Dan, Adrian and Mitch... and it's the shenanigan-filled chaos you'd probably expect! In Sizzling Games, Dan is campaigning across the Wild West, Mitch is settling skirmishes on stationery, and Adrian is getting blazed on the trail. There's also the Question of the Pod…

In this week’s episode we welcome Dana back from her long trip away around SE Asia. Def tries to figure which games in his top 10 he hasn’t sizzled yet?? While Jules plays a non-roleplaying game set in the DND universe. The crew also discuss the QOTP, so please jump in to our socials and let us know your thoughts?? And of course, they swear a few o…

In this episode, Conor, Mitch and Lauren tuck into all sorts of games they have been playing over the new years break. Before getting into sizzles, they dive into the recent game of Alice is Missing played by the podcast crew that left Mitch feeling ~actual human emotions~. This and all the other usual BGBBQ podcast fodder to tuck into. New Questio…

The crew are back for 2024 to fill your plate with more gaming goodness. Jules, Def and Adrian recap their Christmas holiday break before diving into some new Sizzling Games: Jules is on a quest, Adrian dances to the beat of his own drum, and Def translates game rules like a scholar. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of t…

The gang is back - this time counting down our Top 5 games of all time!!! A special thanks to everyone who made this year such a special year for us: our Patrons, our sponsors, everyone who attended our game days, everyone who came to see us at PAX, the Sydney Powerhouse, and SxSW. And last, but not least, all of our listeners who are the reason we…

The gang is all here as we count down our Top 10 games of all time. This week we are counting down 10 to 6, and next week we will round out the countdown with our 5 to 1. #10: 05:20 #09: 20:17 #08: 33:15 #07: 49:30 #06: 1:02:40 PlayCon is coming in 2024. Make sure you sign-up at https://play-con.com/ so you don't miss out! Check out our Eventbrite …

In Episode 272 Lauren, Def, Adrian and Conor are talking about games that are in the BGG hotness and some more than 20 years old. Def is charting familiar territory with space-themed Skymines, Lauren is laying pastel camels in Through the Desert, and Adrian is chatting all things industrialism with Nucleum and Shikoku 1889. We also recap last week'…

In Episode 271 Mitch, Dan and Dana make jokes at each other’s expense for almost 90 minutes, they also talk about some Board Games. Dana reiterates her lack of ability in Ark Nova, Mitch takes a trip down a perilous river and Dan shares some details about his autobiography. We also recap last week's Question of the Pod: If Santa could bring you one…

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…

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…

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 c…

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. W…

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 favou…

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…

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 fav…

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 g…

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 …

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 (0…

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…

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.…

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) ---…

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 play…

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 Sa…

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 mi…

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 y…

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…

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…

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. …

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 …

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 spo…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 des…

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 th…

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 Bo…

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…

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…

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 Do…