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/ 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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https://morethanmeeples.com.au/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 along for the ride. 

This plus our Question of the Pod recap and finally ending with what has us fired up! (yee-haw)

Timestamps:
What we've been playing [0:02:19]
Aquatica: Cold Waters [0:46:17]
Ruins [1:00:47]
Question of the Pod [1:14:17]
Fired Up [1:25:16]

New Question of the Pod: What games did you miss on release, but are hanging out to play and why?

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:
Scoville - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/145659/scoville 
Forest Shuffle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391163/forest-shuffle 
Cryptrick - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391829/cryptrick 
Farm Hand - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/386860/farm-hand 
Pixies: Flower Power - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441707/pixies-flower-power 
Paper World - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429020/paper-world 
Nunatak: Temple of Ice - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383158/nunatak-temple-of-ice 
Ruins - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428635/ruins 
Aquatica: Cold Waters - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/300872/aquatica-cold-waters 


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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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 and a few laughs, so enjoy!

Sizzling Games:

Frog Tower: [37:12]

Endeavor: Deep Sea: [42:18]

Question of the Pod Recap: [54:54]

New Question of the Pod: [1:05:55]

Fired Up: [1:15:22]

New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play and why?

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:

Panda Spin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/417323/panda-spin

Quattro Trick-Taking: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/430921/quattro-trick-taking

Etherstone: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/412086/etherstone

Res Arcana: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/262712/res-arcana

Critter Ktichen: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393429/critter-kitchen

Ransom Notes: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349812/ransom-notes

Caution Signs: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/407805/caution-signs

Frog Tower: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420901/kaerutawa-frog-tower

Endeavor: Deep Sea: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367966/endeavor-deep-sea

Fleet the Dice Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/245961/fleet-the-dice-game

Three Sisters: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/291845/three-sisters

White Castle: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371942/the-white-castle

Teotihuacan: City of Gods: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/229853/teotihuacan-city-of-gods

Quacks: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/quacks

Rebel Princess: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381249/rebel-princess

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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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 ‘aimlessly engaging with things’ in Vantage. 

All this and more, so you’d better have your purchase pen ready!

Sizzling Games:

Snowcrest: [42:07]

Gloomhaven Digital Edition: [52:13]

Vantage: [1:03:00]

Question of the Pod Recap: [1:19:34]

New Question of the Pod: [1:25:25]

Fired Up: [1:32:00]

New Question of the Pod: What hot new game are you excited to play and why?

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:

Honey Buzz: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284742/honey-buzz

Netrunner: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124742/android-netrunner

Schadenfreude: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324711/schadenfreude

Happy Mochi : https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438481/happy-mochi

Orbit: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429767/orbit

Nunatak: Temple of Ice: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383158/nunatak-temple-of-ice

Massive Darkness 2: https://boardgamegeek.com/image/7497066/massive-darkness-2-heavenfall

Pillars of Fate: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/440941/pillars-of-fate

Gloomhaven Digital Ed: https://store.steampowered.com/app/780290/Gloomhaven/

Vantage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420033/vantage

Snowcrest: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385437/snowcrest

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:

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https://open.spotify.com/show/4VZjYJV1E3AWND62urWlP9

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