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• Episode 349: Riftbound, Castle Combo

  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 Here are all of the games that we discussed:   Unpublished:  Architects (prototype by Kyle Jarratt).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   SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ   LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971   LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9

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• Episode 348: Soda Jerk, Vivo, Panda Panda, Pirates of Maracaibo

  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 nonsense, breaking her back carrying all that loot in Pirates of Maracaibo.  We also have our question of the pod and round it up with what has us fired up! Timestamps: What we've been playing [0:01:22] Vivo [0:27:41] Panda Panda / Cat Poker [0:33:06] Soda Jerk [0:37:42] Pirates of Maracaibo [0:45:23] Question of the Pod [0:57:09] Fired Up [1:04:57]   New Question of the Pod: What is a small game that packs a big punch? 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: Clans of Caledonia Industria - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391913/clans-of-caledonia-industria  Duel for Cardia - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/447243/duel-for-cardia  Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437705/horrified-dungeons-and-dragons  Ra and Write - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422796/ra-and-write  Timber Town - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town  Luthier - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier  Challengers! Beach Cup - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390340/challengers-beach-cup  Vivo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420242/vivo  Panda Panda / Cat Poker - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400113/panda-panda  Soda Jerk - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/446953/soda-jerk  Pirates of Maracaibo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397385/pirates-of-maracaibo    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  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

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• Episode 347: Slambo, Leviathan Wilds, Riftbound

  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 at night! This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! Timestamps: Up or Down [0:07:40] Money [0:13:26] Merchants of Andromeda [0:17:25] Cities [0:25:45] Slambo [0:33:10] Leviathan Wilds [0:38:14] Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG [0:45:39]   New Question of the Pod: What game rule have you been playing incorrectly? 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: Up or Down https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428058/up-or-down Money https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/125/money Merchants of Andromeda https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436516/merchants-of-andromeda Cities https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402676/cities Slambo https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/435357/slambo Leviathan Wilds https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358737/leviathan-wilds Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game   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  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

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• Episode 346: PAX Aus 2025 Special!

  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 standout established titles we got to experience at the event. A huge thanks to PAX Australia for the continued support and for giving us the opportunity to celebrate the local gaming scene. It's always a highlight of our year, and we're already looking forward to what next year brings! 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: Riftbound: The League of Legends TCG - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436560/riftbound-the-league-of-legends-trading-card-game Seas of Strife - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife Coyote - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443688/coyote Cheers to the Governor - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404048/cheers-to-the-governor Isle of Feathers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/455519/isle-of-feathers Timber Town - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town   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  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

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• Episode 345: Desperate Oasis, Faraway

  This week, join Jules, Dana and Adrian as they chat about the games hitting their table. Dana has been surviving the harsh desert conditions in Desperate Oasis. Jules has been journeying through the mystical landscapes of Faraway. Adrian continues to rabbit on about Barrage and its expansions - because apparently one dam episode wasn't enough! This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! (yee-haw)   New Question of the Pod: What game will you always go "all in" for? 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: Mandala - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/264241/mandala Wriggle Roulette - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/443829/wriggle-roulette Hel: The Last Saga - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274056/hel-the-last-saga Container - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/453740/container Isle of Feathers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/455519/isle-of-feathers Barrage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/251247/barrage Twinkle Twinkle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408280/twinkle-twinkle Lord of the Rings: Confrontation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18833/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-confrontation Desperate Oasis - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428904/desperate-oasis Faraway - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385761/faraway   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  SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ  LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-board-game-bbq-podcast/id1515192971 LISTEN ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9 

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