The Board Game BBQ Podcast

Join Lauren, Adrian and Jules as they discuss what has been hitting their tables. The whiting is on the wall - Jules is hooked on trick taking, with Fishing. Lauren has been trying out less fishing and more fission, snipping wires in Bomb Busters. Adrian is grabbing his windbreaker and doing his best Al Capone impression in Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders.

To top it off we look forward in our question of the pod, and finish off with what has us fired up! 

Question of the Pod: What are your 2026 board game predictions?

Timestamps:
Games we’ve been playing [0:05:15]
Fishing [0:29:44]
Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders [0:36:15]
Bomb Busters [0:50:57]
Question of the Pod [1:01:18]
Fired Up [1:20:47]

Here's all the games we spoke about:

Veiled Fate - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/315695/veiled-fate
Nana: Christmas Edition - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401168/nana-christmas-edition
Tumblin’ Dice - https://boardgamegeek.com/geeksearch.php?action=search&objecttype=boardgame&q=tumblin%20dice
Seas of Strife - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife
A Fake Artist Goes to New York - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/135779/a-fake-artist-goes-to-new-york
Hansa Teutonica - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43015/hansa-teutonica
Botswana - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/398/botswana
Lands of Amazement - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434865/lands-of-amazement
Hyperstar Run - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430611/hyperstar-run
Windmill Valley: Blooming Sails - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/434507/windmill-valley-blooming-sails
Fishing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419195/fishing
Chicago 1875: City of the Big Shoulders - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/214880/chicago-1875-city-of-the-big-shoulders
Bomb Busters - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/413246/bomb-busters

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 and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/

More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ 

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Join Conor, Lauren and Adrian as they ring in the new year with a whole lot of new games. Adrian recalls his experience with the Exit Advent Calendar - the experience really opened some doors for him. Conor really embraces the theme of Crusaders as he focuses on expansion, giving a Devine take with Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done - Divine Influence. Lauren is playing a delightfully simple game that makes her want to gabber on, nay, sing, with Botswana. 

Then we round of with a very spirited question of the pod discussion, and finish off with what has us fired up! 

Question of the Pod: What games would you like to see at Play Con, and why would you like to see them there?

Timestamps:
Games we’ve been playing [0:01:52]
Crusaders: The Will Be Done - Divine Influence [0:33:27]
Exit: The game - Advent Calendar: The Magic of Christmas [0:44:25]
Botswana [0:52:29]
Question of the Pod [1:00:27]
Fired Up! [1:21:21]

Here's all the games we spoke about:

Incan Gold - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/15512/diamant
My Gold Mine - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331571/my-gold-mine
Sausage Sizzle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/118215/sausage-sizzle
21Moon - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308305/21moon
Grand Austria Hotel: Let’s Waltz - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/320780/grand-austria-hotel-lets-waltz
Dungeons & Dragons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/94902/dungeons-and-dragons-starter-set
Age of Steam - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4098/age-of-steam
Assyria: Second Edition - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/432067/assyria-second-edition
Crusaders: Thy Will be Done - Divine Influence - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289240/crusaders-thy-will-be-done-divine-influence
Exit: The game - Advent Calendar: The Magic of Christmas - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445020/exit-the-game-advent-calendar-the-magic-of-christm

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 and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/

More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ 

PATREON
Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.

At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ 

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Join the team as we round out our top 5-1 games of all time for 2025! There might be some old favourites, new surprises and some rule breaking. We would love to hear what games have made the top of your lists this year.

Timestamps:
Adrian’s 5 [0:02:21]
Conor’s 5 [0:05:52
Joe’s 5 [0:09:08]
Jules’ 5 [0:11:42]
Lauren’s 5 [0:13:43]
Dana’s 5 [0:15:59]
Adrian’s 4 [0:19:50]
Conor’s 4 [0:21:09]
Joe’s 4 [0:23:13]
Jules’ 4 [0:24:25]
Lauren’s 4 [0:26:23]
Dana’s 4 [0:28:14]
Adrian’s 3 [0:31:50]
Conor’s 3 [0:33:46]
Joe’s 3 [0:36:33]
Jules’ 3 [0:38:53]
Lauren’s 3 [0:41:13]
Dana’s 3 [0:43:01]
Adrian’s 2 [0:45:20]
Conor’s 2 [0:48:09]
Joe’s 2 [0:53:22]
Jules’ 2 [0:56:13]
Lauren’s 2 [0:59:22]
Dana’s 2 [1:02:29]
Adrian’s 1 [1:04:14]
Conor’s 1 [1:06:51]
Joe’s 1 [1:09:56]
Jules’ 1 [1:10:53]
Lauren’s 1 [1:14:25]
Dana’s 1 [1:17:42]

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 and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/

More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ 

PATREON
Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.

At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ 

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This week, join the whole gang as we wrap up our top 10 games of all time! In this part 1, we'll be going through games 10-6. Part 2 of the top 5-1 will follow in the next pod. Join us to find out what we think are some of the greatest games ever made. We'd also love to hear what games you have on your top 10. 

Timestamps:
Adrian's 10 [0:13:23]
Joe's 10 [0:15:30]
Dana's 10 [0:16:58]
Jules' 10 [0:20:55]
Lauren's 10 [0:22:01]
Conor's 10 [0:23:34]
Adrian's 9 [0:24:41]
Joe's 9 [0:28:09]
Dana's 9 [0:30:05]
Jules' 9 [0:32:54]
Lauren's 9 [0:35:06]
Conor's 9 [0:36:02]
Adrian's 8 [0:39:12]
Joe's 8 [0:41:49]
Dana's 8 [0:43:12]
Jules' 8 [0:45:07]
Lauren's 8 [0:46:54]
Conor's 8 [0:48:58]
Adrian's 7 [0:51:23]
Joe's 7 [0:52:57]
Dana's 7 [0:55:36]
Jules' 7 [0:57:54]
Lauren's 7 [1:00:34]
Conor's 7 [1:02:23]
Adrian's 6 [1:04:12]
Joe's 6 [1:06:04]
Dana's 6 [1:07:33]
Jules' 6 [1:10:00]
Lauren's 6 [1:12:29]
Conor's 6 [1:14:44]

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 and More Than Meeples.

Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/ 

More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ 

PATREON
Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.

At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.

Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ

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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 Bitewing Games title, Gingham. Coincidentally, Conor is also corralling six-legged insects in March of the Ants.  The crew also give a rundown on recent game days in all three states, their obsession with Riftbound and Conor chats about a small box hit he’s discovered.

As usual there are lots of laughs and all-round gaming goodness!

 

Sizzling Games:

Riftbound: [34:52]

Castle Combo: [50:51]

Question of the Pod Recap: [59:52]

New Question of the Pod: [1:04:34]

Fired Up: [1:12:57]

New Question of the Pod: If a TCG requires hundreds (or thousands) of dollars to stay competitive, is that a design flaw… or just part of the hobby?

 

Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483

 

Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:

 

Unpublished:

 Architects (prototype by Kyle Jarratt).  Contact via discord @kyngkyle or on the web at https://kyng.com.au

 

Published:

Bristol 1350: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350

Gingham: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440024/gingham

March of the Ants: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416079/march-of-the-ants-evolved-edition

Riftbound – League of Legends: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game

Voidfall: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/337627/voidfall

Gazebo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440023/gazebo

Clithulu Wars: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/139976/cthulhu-wars

Harmonies: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414317/harmonies

Slambo!: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo

Hot Streak: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446497/hot-streak

Trails of Tucana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283864/trails-of-tucana

Castle Combo: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo

Café: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284936/cafe

 

 

SPONSORS

Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples.

Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW.  http://www.adventgames.com.au/

More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD.

https://morethanmeeples.com.au/

 

PATREON

Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025.

 

At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page.

Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ

 

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