Happy Oceania month! This week join Joe and Lauren, along with special guests Jonathan Calleja and Keith Franks as we discuss all things design and Australian tabletop. Jonathan and Keith offer great insights into what it's like as a professional or first time designer, and some of the barriers that new designers encounter. We also dive into what has been hitting our tables and our hearts, as well as QOTP and our regular antics.

Check out their stuff!
Where you can buy Keith's games:  https://thequestsuppliers.com.au/
Tabletop Games Designers Australia - www.tgda.org.au
Facebook group for TGDA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TGDAus
Incubator Melbourne: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IncubatorMelbourne
Sydney Megagamers: https://www.sydneymegagamers.com/

New Question of the Pod: What game have you played where the look of the game was drastically different to how it played?

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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 as he welcomes two of Australia's most celebrated board game designers — Matt Dunstan and Phil Walker-Harding — for the first episode from Oceania Month in 2026! Matt is best known for games like Next Station London, Elysium, and the Adventure Games series, while Phil is the mind behind Sushi Go!, Imhotep, Bärenpark, and Gizmos. Together they give us a sneak peek at the upcoming Designer Day event at Play Con — an exciting opportunity to meet and game with some of the best minds in the hobby. There's big game talk, design insights, and plenty of Aussie board game love in this one. Pull up a chair!

Sizzling Games:

Millennium Blades

Figment

Blood Rage

New Question of the Pod: 

"What’s the best game or game mechanism you’ve seen on TV or in movies?"

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

Millennium Blades - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/151347/millennium-blades

Figment - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439209/figment

Blood Rage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/170216/blood-rage

Rumble Nation - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266722/rumble-nation

Next Station London - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/353545/next-station-london

Point Salad - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274960/point-salad

Fantasy Realms - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223040/fantasy-realms

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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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Join Banana, Conor and Joe as they discuss what has been hitting the table. Joe is mixing Tinder and board games in an effort to get through his shelf of shame.  Conor is living his best life in Sydney with his brother from another mother and building arrays in Civolution. Banana is more fascinated by Joe’s love life than any games, although she’s excited about getting another fix of Ark Nova vibes in Sanctuary.  There’s lots of gaming goodness here, so join us for the chat!

Sizzling Games:

Quacks of Quedlinburg [44.11]

Civolution [50.14]

Sanctuary [59.55]

Question of the Pod Recap [1.10.28]

New Question of the Pod: What’s a great game to play on a date, 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:

Castles in the Air RPG (with internal artwork by Samara Jethra):

https://storybrewersroleplaying.com/castles-in-the-air/?v=8bcc25c96aa5

Check out Samara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarajethwa/

Check out Samara Jethra and David Walsh at One Thousand Rats: https://www.onethousandrats.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo7OWTpX0SqmhxX4i-GcCiW9rEd98sTzPx5dACTDkHK6qmPwGmm

Emberleaf: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/426513/emberleaf

Curses and Covens: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/370837/curses-and-covens

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

Brick Like This: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/439310/brick-like-this

Kittin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/302477/kittin

Sea Salt and Paper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper

Lost Cities: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/50/lost-cities

Gaia Project: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/220308/gaia-project

Wingspan Americas: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/461932/wingspan-americas-expansion

Argent: The Consortium: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/144797/argent-the-consortium

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

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

Sanctuary: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441696/sanctuary

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.

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On the back of Jules’ wedding, join Conor and Banana as they discuss what has been hitting their tables. Conor has been gaming like crazy after the new move to Sydney.  He’s particularly enamoured with hoarding dates and slippers in Marrakesh.  Meanwhile, Banana is obsessed with ‘Huge Baby’ and his ability to throw his weight around in Magical Athlete!  All this and much more, so enjoy the listen!

Sizzling Games:

Magical Athlete [53.02]

Marrakesh [1.06.41]

New Question of the Pod: Do you prefer games that have one path to victory, or multiple paths? Why?

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

The Hobbit: There and Back Again: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436215/the-hobbit-there-and-back-again

Luthier: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/371330/luthier

Origin Story: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/454909/origin-story

Forestry: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431493/forestry

Twinkle Starship: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324344/twinkle-starship

Orapa Mine: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424152/orapa-mine

Lightning Train: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/445673/lightning-train

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 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

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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 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/ 

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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/ 

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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?

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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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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 

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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.

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!
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