Join Conor, Jules and Adrian in this “all-aussie” pod as Adrian celebrates his citizenship. No longer a Brit, but an Aussie through and through … as if he wasn’t already! Adrian has been revisiting an old favourite and curing himself of the plague in Bristol 1350. Jules has been wooed by a game about picnicking on plaid with ants in the new Bitewin…

Join Dana, Lauren, Joe and the ghosts that haunt Dana's house as they chat about all the games hitting their tables. Joe has been checking out some small games to see whether they measure up, in Panda Panda and Vivo. Lauren thinks this one is so delightful, but that might be a knee-jerk reaction, with Soda Jerk. Dana engages in some nautical nonsen…

This week join Jules, Adrian and Conor as they chat about what they've been getting played. Jules has been watching sumos slam in Slambo. Conor has been scaling colossi in Leviathan Wilds. Adrian shares the tale of losing at Riftbound to a literal child - because nothing says humble like being demolished by someone who still needs to be put to bed …

Tune in for our PAX Australia 2025 special! This year, Joe, Adrian, Conor, Jules, and special guest Finn are live on the showroom floor bringing you exclusive hands-on impressions and interviews with some of Australia's most exciting up-and-coming game designers. We dive deep into their latest prototype projects, and share our takes on some standou…

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This week, join Lauren, Conor and Jules as they chat about the games hitting their table. Jules is used to laying waste to his opponents, and now he can literally leave them - in Ruins. Conor is hot for this game but she's cold for him, in the expansion Aquatica: Cold Waters. Lauren has been playing some small little card games but is mostly just a…

In this episode Banana, Adrian and Joe are chatting about what’s been hitting the table. Adrian, has been exploring Etherstone but can’t stop talking about another game entirely. Banana is still wondering how to make a zombie look enthusiastic in Caution Signs. Meanwhile Joe is finding joy in creating amphibian high-rises in Frog Tower. All this an…

In this episode the three bearded folk - Conor, Jules and Joe are getting into mischief. Joe has got a thing for sexy horses in Snowcrest. Meanwhile, Conor has had some dentistry issues, or a toothache, or something like that, with Gloomhaven: Digital Edition. Jules is living his best life exploring a planet, and thankfully doing more than just ‘ai…

Episode 341 – Post-Play Con Catch-up: Gen Con, Ladies’ Gaming Weekend & Mic Chaos In a post-Play Con world, the BBQ crew is back behind the mics — well, most of the mics. Jules shares tales from his big trip to Gen Con, Dana recounts her epic ladies’ weekend away full of board games, and Adrian… well, let’s just say his microphone wasn’t having a g…

We apologise for some minor sound quality issues this week. We hope you enjoy the pod all the same! This week join Conor, Lauren and Dana as they discuss their Play Con 2025 highlights, including TTRPGs, big group games and some hot new releases. Conor has been throwing it back playing a game painted so beautifully that all other games are ruined f…

Episode 339 - Wellycon Adventures! Joe and Adrian are back from an incredible trip to New Zealand where they hit up Wellycon, the biggest board gaming event in NZ! They talk about all the amazing games they played, the wonderful people they met, and the awesome Kiwi gaming community. A massive shout out to the team at Garphill Games for being absol…

Join Conor, Joe and Lauren and they discuss what has been hitting their tables and screens. Conor has gone absolutely rogue venturing off the table and into the digital space with Monster Train 2. Lauren enlightens the guys on her recent solo tower defence adventure with The Last Lighthouse. Joe has been playing a fun party game, no wait a really f…

Join Adrian and Lauren as they get up close and personal, literally, and discuss games they have been playing that deserve a merry mention. Then they join together in a shared sizzle fresh off a play of the 2-player GMT release, A Gest of Robin Hood. That, plus the regular question of the pod and what has us fired up. Timestamps: What we’ve been pl…

In this episode, Jules, Adrian and Dana could be giddy from tiredness or there’s something in the water … Jules has been experimenting with corded transport routes in the String Railway Collection. Adrian chats about his son’s continuing board game education with Pipeline. Meanwhile Banana is chuffed with a mega game at the Brisbane Game Day called…

In this jam-packed episode, Conor takes the reins as host and is joined by Adrian and Joe to chat about what they’ve been playing, some solo deep-dives, party chaos, and emerging favourites. Joe's Long Weekend of Mayhem Joe dives into his recent experience playing Blood on the Clocktower over a long weekend with friends. Expect stories of bluffing,…

This week, Joe, Jules and Lauren tuck into a mixed bag of gaming experiences. Jules has been dipping his fins into the Wingspan universe and getting back into Magic: The Gathering whilst being very excited about some upcoming IPs that are coming for his wallet. Joe has finally rejoined his weekly game group and had an absolutely kraken time bidding…

In this episode, Banana, Adrian and Conor are in the mood to reminisce about a HUGE gaming weekend for Adrian’s 40th birthday. Adrian has fallen for The Gang, and by that he means not just the people at his birthday bash, but the game as well. Meanwhile Conor has been battling head-to-head and having fun with one of his favourite TCG’s without brea…

It wouldn’t be Oceania month without Matthew Dunstan, who is closing in on the title for the most guest appearances on the podcast! In this episode, Jules and Joe chat about Matthew’s new YouTube channel, co-designing, and how he enjoys giving back to the board game design community. We also hear about some upcoming games, the business of being a f…

Continuing on with our Oceania theme, Conor and Dana Banana are back and chatting to Aussie designer, Craig E. Somerton. Craig is still on a high after a successful Kickstarter with his first published game, Farm Hand. He talks about his journey in board gaming and designing, and in particular, his affinity for trick-taking games. He even hints at …

Happy Oceania month! This week, Adrian and Lauren are joined by Jay Bendixen, designer of Surfs up and fellow Aussie as we talk about his design philosophy and upcoming games. Jay also gives his tips and insights into pitching games to publishers and going from prototype to published for small or even first time designers. We also chat about some o…

This week, Conor and Lauren are joined by Peter C Hayward, designer of podcast darling Things in Rings. Peter sports his blue beard talking about his approach to design, his plethora of upcoming releases, and his affinity for Pixar easter eggs. Then, Lauren shares her recent Button Shy escapades. Conor tells us about some prototypes from former pod…

In this episode, Adrian, Joe and Banana are in the hot seat. Adrian, in his first episode back after the break, has lots to talk about. From his continued love of Age of Steam with his son and Mum, to channeling his inner Marlon Brando, and making offers they can’t refuse in La Famiglia. Joe is finally back online and setting up his “Board Game Bun…

In this episode, Conor and Dana Banana are back for their first episode of 2025, while Lauren has so much to talk about, she returns for another chat in back-to-back episodes. Lauren has us with our mouths open as she talks about her latest trick-taking game that has the weirdest theme we’ve heard in a while. Conor has settled into his role as a ho…

Join Jules and Lauren as they bring in the new year with what has been hitting their tables over the holidays. Jules' gaming appetite has him trying out the combo meal which is fit for a king in Castle Combo. Lauren has been wracking her brain to remember where she put Gandalf's staff and if it was next to that bowl of jelly in Wilmot's Warehouse. …

This is it. The episode you've been waiting for. The whole crew is back together one last time for 2024, continuing the countdown of our Top 10 Games. There are so many great games in our Top 5s, and more than a few surprises. Thanks to everyone for your support in 2024. We can't wait to return in 2025 with more games, more shenanigans, and more Bo…

The whole crew is back together for Episode 324 as we count down our Top 10 Games. And you know that when the whole team gets together chaos isn't far behind. This week we share our top 10-6, and then next week we will reveal our 5-1. 10 [14:00] 9 [29:30] 8 [44:55] 7 [1:04:55] 6 [1:23:35] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game D…

Episode 323: Awkward Guests, The Light in the Mist. On this week’s Episode, Dan and Dana have to take the reins at short notice while Adrian is recuperating. Dan has been trying to get rid of all his ‘midden’ as a Scottish Farmer in Skara Brae, only to find he is perhaps better suited to being Captain Obvious or a super sleuth in Awkward Guests. Me…

This week Jules, Joe and Lauren wax lyrical about the games hitting their table recently, with some very sizzling and some lukewarm receptions. Jules has been practicing his dexterity skills in Nekojima - a game about installing electricity poles without crossing or touching their cables. Joe pieces together all the information to share his perspec…

In this week’s podcast, Conor, Adrian and Joe serve up a slew of games. Adrian goes off the rails with an amuse-bouche sizzle of Age of Steam, before diving into a game of drafting and collecting sets in Sea, Salt & Paper. Joe has been playing his cards just right to build up his resources in 51st State – a game with a theme that definitely has not…

In this episode, Dana takes the host seat, joined by Adrian and Lauren, as they share their highlights from the latest Brisbane Game Day! The trio dives into the vibrant atmosphere, heartfelt gratitude for the incredible volunteers, and a huge thank-you to the amazing community who made the event unforgettable. They also discuss the smorgasbord of …

Get ready to dive into the latest episode as Adrian and Conor (our beloved Donkey and Shrek duo) are joined by the one and only Carl Van Ostrand for a lively, laughter-packed episode! In this Episode: Conor dives into “Conservas” – Conor brings us some canned goodness with Conservas, a game inspired by the culinary world of Portuguese tinned fish. …

This week, Dana, Lauren and Joe run through the their gaming highs and lows over the past few weeks following on from PAX and local game days. Joe takes a break from Overwatch 2 to tell us about avoiding a fall from grace in Courtisans. Lauren has been answering movie trivia questions badly in Blockbuster. Dana has been taming beasts, though not he…

Join Conor, Adrian and Dan as they recap their past week of gaming which includes cooperative deduction, burying bodies, and a touch of spellcasting. In Sizzling Games, Adrian has been fighting factions for favour, Dan has been switching sashimi for some sushi selections, and Conor heralds his hectic Halloween happenings. They also share the commun…

In this week’s episode, Mitch, Conor and Dana continue to reminisce about PAX, in particular the food, the games and the people they met. Conor is enamoured with his purchase and subsequent play of Dead Cells in a monster solo session. Mitch is still feeling surprisingly upbeat after his defeat at one of the hit prototype games at PAX, Tropical. Me…

Join us as we podcast live from PAX Australia 2024. Not only did we have the chance to play some of the latest games, but we also had the privilege to talk to some of Australia's newest and brightest game designers. So we're bringing you the scoop on some of the hottest new games in development. Thanks to the team at PAX Australia for having us aga…

This week Dana, Conor and Adrian talk about what has been hitting their tables. Adrian has been digging his way into new business and shooting his shot in Overwatch 2. Conor is proving that distance makes the heart grow fonder, drafting cards in distant lands in Faraway. Dana has been gaming to commemorate R U Okay Day, and runs us through her epic…

Lauren, Dan, and Adrian navigate the maze of exciting games this week, as they share what's been happening on and off the table since they were last on the pod, including personal news on several fronts. In Sizzling Games, Adrian crafts cool characters for clever quests, and Dan manages his many marsupials. They also recap your favourite game night…

Join Mitch and Jules, with special guests Matt Riddle and Adam Hill from Motor City Gameworks, we dive into some fresh new titles and all the fun that comes with the hobby! First up, it's River Valley Glassworks - a beautiful new game of glass token collection and placement. They discuss Beyond the Horizon, the sequel to Beyond the Sun, which is la…

Join Conor, Dan, and Mitch for an episode filled with mirth, mystery, and manic fun as they crank up the wise cracks with another weekly dose of gaming goodness that you won’t want to miss! They tackle the thrilling twists of Lords of Vegas, where players vie to build and bolster their casinos along the Strip in a game of high stakes and high spiri…

In this week's episode, Conor, Jules and Joe share what has been hitting their tables. Jules gives us a blast from the past revisiting his humble beginnings with Magic: The Gathering. Joe has been enjoying his latest cup of tea rainy day game in Umbrella, though some of the strategy went over his head. Conor takes the best of both, stirring up stor…

Welcome to Episode 309 of the Board Game BBQ podcast! In this episode, Adrian is joined by co-hosts Dana and Lauren as they dive into another fun-filled discussion of sizzling games and much more. Lauren kicks things off with her sizzling game of the week, Last Bastion—a cooperative tower-defense game with intense decision-making and a fantasy them…

In this week's episode, Joe, Jules and Lauren share what has been hitting their tables. Jules is back after a break and is still riding the high from Gen Con (in more ways than one). Joe has been playing a game with a grandma featuring a bazooka from the one and only Dr. Lauren has been frantically drawing things terribly. There's also the Question…

In this bitter-sweet episode Def is hyped up to sizzle the space opera that is Arcs. It is also his final sizzle as he announces that he is leaving the podcast. So in honour of Def's departure, some of the original BBQ crew return to say goodbye. Def has been such an integral part of the podcast since its inception over four years ago, and his insi…

This week Adrian, Dana and Joe are sharing the latest to be hitting their tables. Adrian has been playing a favourite trick taker and the experience was a Nyet positive overall. Dana has been collecting sets and boosting her economy in the latest game to kill Splendor, Star Tycoon. It's raining ramen over in Melbourne as Joe powers his merchants an…

Join Dan, Mitch and Joe as the fellas share the games that have been hitting their table (and sometimes missing the mark) this week. In our Sizzling Games segment Joe is balancing building with bonuses, Mitch has a palmful of powerful potions, and Dan is swiping sardines from the seas. There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of…

This episode is tighter than a freshly tuned guitar string! Dana and Conor, welcome back the maestro of cardboard creations, Dave Beck. He's not just fiddling around - he's here to talk about his latest masterpiece currently rocking Kickstarter: "Luthier"! Get ready to tune into the secrets of crafting a hit board game, roast some juicy tips for ru…

Join us in Episode 303 as Joe hosts for the first time, with Dana and Adrian co-hosting. Fresh off the exhilarating first-ever Play Con board game convention, we share our thoughts and experiences from the long weekend. Dana dives into her playthrough of Faiyum, while Adrian hilariously recounts his embarrassing moments with Dice Fishing: Roll and …

Welcome to Episode 302 of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! This episode is packed with exciting board game discussions and due to a time dilation feels like an epic adventure akin to Avengers: Endgame. Adrian is back from Japan and has been diving deep into the world of Japanese board games. He couldn't resist sharing his experience with his sizzling ga…

Fire up your dice and grab a cold one, because it's time for another mouth-watering episode of the Board Game BBQ Podcast! On the Grill This Week: Mitch saddles up and gallops into the world of Raiders of Scythia. Will this game be a feast fit for a nomadic warrior, or will it leave him feeling like yesterday's leftovers? Bubble, bubble, toil and t…

It's the 300th episode of the Board Game BBQ podcast, and we're firing up the fun! The whole gang is here to celebrate as we take a wild ride down memory lane, reliving 300 episodes and four years of game-loving madness. Def is ready to dazzle with some juicy stats, and we've got surprise guest appearances from some friends we have made along the w…