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 her own, to create the best minions in The Vale of Eternity. 

They also share the community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, share their gripes with this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week!

New Question of the Pod: How do you manage a board game slump?

Timestamps:
Sizzling Games:
Blockbuster [0:35:30]
Courtisans [0:42:27]
The Vale of Eternity [0:49:29]

Question of the Pod: [1:01:54]
Fired Up: [1:17:50]

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:
Nyet! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1107/nyet 
Cheers to the Governor - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404048/cheers-to-the-governor 
Curses - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5298/curses 
Seas of Strife - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife  
Pixies - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411875/pixies 
Things in Rings - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408547/things-in-rings 
Landmarks - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/421374/landmarks 
Paranormal Detectives - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/280136/paranormal-detectives 
Blockbuster - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/272438/blockbuster 
Courtisans - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402283/courtisans 
The Vale of Eternity - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385529/the-vale-of-eternity 
Ultimate Voyage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380782/ultimate-voyage 
Pictures - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284108/pictures 
Five Tribes - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes-the-djinns-of-naqala 
Fantasy Realms - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/223040/fantasy-realms 

 
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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 community responses from last week's Question of the Pod, share their gripes with this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week!

New Question of the Pod: What game outstays its welcome at max player count, and why?

 

Sizzling Games:

Circadians: Chaos Order [38:25]

Maki Master [52:34]

Conor's latest DnD adventure [1:00:25]

 

Question of the Pod: [1:14:32]

Fired Up: [1:29:48]

 

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

The Shipwreck Arcana (2017) 

Lords of Vegas (2024) 

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle (2016) 

The Bloody Inn (2015) 

Peas (2023)

NanaToriDori (2023) 

Circadians: Chaos Order (2022) 

Maki Master (2024) 

 

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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. Meanwhile, Dana is desperately trying to get off the island wondering what on earth, the Pope and Oysters have in common, in Landmarks

They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up - Mitch in particular!

 

New Question of the Pod: What games make you feel dumb and why?

 

Sizzling Games:

Dead Cells [51:54]

Tropical [01:04:17]

Landmarks [01:11:04]

 

Question of the Pod: [01:25:09]

Fired Up: [01:39:06]

 

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

Altered -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397393/altered

Monikers -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers

Unconscious Mind-https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329500/unconscious-mind

Comic Hunters https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/322616/comic-hunters

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

Disney Lorcana -https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369646/disney-lorcana

 

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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 again this year. We really love coming to PAX and catching up with the community. We already can't wait until next year!!

 

Hunted By A God [11:35]

Oracle [13:25]

Crane [16:30]

Heckle Havoc [19:45]

Trip of the Day [23:50]

The Score [41:30]

Architects [43:10]

Tropical [53:05]

Fight With Spirit [59:20]

 

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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 experiences with the space strategy game Andromeda's Edge.  

They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, share their thoughts on a polarising gaming genre, all before before sharing what's got them fired up?

New Question of the Pod: What do you think about real-time games

Timestamps:
Faraway[0:40:01]
Andromeda's Edge [0:50:15]
Question of the Pod: [01:17:23]
Fired Up: [01:30:47]

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Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:
Captain Sonar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/171131/captain-sonar 
Conservas - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402024/conservas 
Concordia - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/124361/concordia 
Andromeda's Edge - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/358661/andromedas-edge 
Faraway - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385761/faraway

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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 snacks from last week's Question of the Pod, share their failures with this week's question, and get fired up for the coming week!

New Question of the Pod: When was the last time you forgot the rules to one of your favourite games?

Sizzling Games:

The Elder Scrolls [45:05]

Koala Rescue Club [1:07:30]

 

Question of the Pod: [1:15:55]

Fired Up: [1:25:48]

 

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

Fiction (2023), Harmonies (2024), Quoridor Pac Man (2024), Coffee Rush (2023), Darwin's Journey (2023), Confronting The Darkness (2024), The Elder Scrolls (2024), Koala Rescue Club (2024) , Maki Master (2024), Cafe Baras (2024), Diced Veggies (2023), Eye My Favourite Things (2015), 

 

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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 launching soon at Essen. They also dish out our thoughts on the dos and don'ts of board game etiquette and tackle one of the most controversial topics: the ultimate board game snacks.
They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, get their salivary glands working overtime with this week's question, before sharing what's got them fired up!

New Question of the Pod: What are your favourite game night snacks?
Question of the Pod: [1:22:34]
Fired Up: [1:44:08]

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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 spirits. Then, prepare for a spine-tingling adventure with Spectral, a deduction delight where teams must unravel riddles and seek out hidden treasures within a haunted mansion.

They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, get a few things off their chest with this week's question, before sharing what's got them fired up!

New Question of the Pod: What are your Top 3 rules of board game etiquette for game night?

Sizzling Games:

Lords of Vegas [39:00]

Spectral [56:05]

 

Question of the Pod: [1:12:45]

Fired Up: [1:38:00]

 

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:

Wandering Towers (2022), A Gentle Rain (2021), Draft & Write Records (2024), Bandida (2020), Survive: Escape from Atlantis (2010), Lords of Vegas (2024), Spectral (2024), Skara Brae and The Anarchy, Dragon Eclipse 

 

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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 storms with an even bigger throwback to the iconic PRG, Dungeons & Dragons. 

There's also the Question of the Pod, what has us fired up lately, and all the regular podcast shenanigans. 

New Question of the Pod: What are your thoughts on the popularity of RPGs compared to board games?

Timestamps:
Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow [34:40]
Umbrella [46:58]
Dungeons & Dragons [0:52:20]
Question of the Pod Recap: [1:08:12]
What has us fired up? [1:15:26]

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:
Art Society - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/395375/art-society 
Linx - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/399757/linx 
Cutlass - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/232588/cutlass 
Unsettled - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/290484/unsettled 
Rebel Princess - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/381249/rebel-princess 
Magic: The Gathering Bloomburrow - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/425700/magic-the-gathering-bloomburrow 
Umbrella - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402125/umbrella 

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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 theme. Then, Dana brings a charming city-building game to the table with Dorfromantik, inspired by the popular video game.

The team also introduces this week's Question of the Pod, where we ask the community to share their thoughts and opinions.

And that's not all! We also enjoy our new segment, #FireUp, where the hosts share what they're most excited or passionate about in the world of board games. Find out what Adrian, Dana, and Lauren are #FireUp about this week!

Don’t miss this jam-packed episode filled with gaming insights, sizzling hot takes, and all the latest from the BGBBQ crew!

 

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Dorfromantik (00:59:20)

 

 

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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 of the Pod and a brand new segment which includes exonerating hosts from some unfulfilled oaths, and instead pumping each other up with what has them fired up! 

New Question of the Pod: What's got you fired up?

Timestamps:
Pictomania [29:05]
Escalation! [35:40]
Things in Rings [39:45]
Question of the Pod Recap: [0:52:45]
What has us fired up? [0:58:15]

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:

Rock Hard: 1977 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/402679/rock-hard-1977  
Oceans - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/232414/oceans  
Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/296345/sherlock-holmes-consulting-detective-the-baker-str 
Beyond the Sun - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/317985/beyond-the-sun 
Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390092/ticket-to-ride-legacy-legends-of-the-west 
Things in Rings - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408547/things-in-rings 
Pictomania - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/98229/pictomania 
Doodle Dash - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334379/doodle-dash 
Escalation! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/26884/escalation

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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 insightful musings about this hobby will be sorely missed. Best of luck, Def. We love you, mate.

 

New Question of the Pod: What is your favourite 'Def' moment from the podcast?

Sizzling Games:

Arcs (2024) [4:00]

Question of the Pod Recap: [45:45]

 

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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 and ships goods in Yokohama. 

There's also the Question of the Pod, some attempts to Swear an Oath, and the usual antics. 

New Question of the Pod: How do you feel about expansions that contain 'patches' or 'fixes' for board games?

Timestamps:
Games we've been playing (0:05:53)
Yokohama (0:32:28)
Star Tycoon (0:40:30)
Nyet! (0:49:16)
Question of the Pod Recap: (1:03:50)
Swear An Oath: (1:15:02)

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Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:
Stick 'Em
Obsession
The Red Cathedral
Expeditions
Monikers
Paku Paku
Sausage Sizzle

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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 the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.

New Question of the Pod: What is your earliest board gaming memory?

 

Sizzling Games:

Ginkgopolis [37:00]

Palm Laboratory [43:16]

Conservas [58:32]

 

Question of the Pod Recap: [1:08:20]

Swear An Oath: [1:27:03]

 

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

Sherlock Holmes: The Baker Street Irregulars (2020), Circadians: Chaos Order (2022), Through The Desert (1998), Blitzkreig! (2019), Dieson Crusoe (2022), Illumineer's Quest: Deep Trouble (2024), Ginkgopolis (2012), Palm Laboratory (2024), Conservas (2024), Fast Forward: Fear (2017), Fast Forward: Flee (2017) 

 

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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 running a sizzling Kickstarter campaign, and savor the flavor of success in the board game publishing world. It's a full-course gaming feast with a side of strings!

Don't miss this episode - it's sure to strike a chord with game designers and players alike! Remember: In board games, as in BBQ, it's all about having the right ingredients and knowing how to play with fire!

There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.

 

New Question of the Pod: If you could own any piece of board game memorabilia what would it be?

 

Sizzling Games:
Rock Hard 1977 - 00:48:57
Circadians Chaos Order - 00:53:25

 

Question of the Pod Recap: 01:02:21

Swear An Oath: 01:17:36

 

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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 2024.
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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 Catch. Meanwhile, Joe shares his surprise encounter with the auction area control game, Skyrise. Don't miss this lively and entertaining catch-up session on all things Play Con! We also discuss the QOTP from episode 301 and bring a QOTP for this episode.

Sizzling games are

 

Faiyum (00:49:07)

Skyrise (01:00:11)

 

Dice Fishing: Roll and Catch (01:07:30)

 

 

 

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More Than Meeples (https://morethanmeeples.com.au/) is your friendly local in-store & online tabletop gaming and pop culture collectible store – specialising in board games, card games, collectibles, graphic novels and more.  

 

Board and Dice (https://boardanddice.com/) Board&Dice designs, develops, and publishes expert and escape room board games.

We aim to make interesting, deep and diverse products, each being a unique experience, and each sporting its own flavour and an engaging theme.

 

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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 game "Deep Sea Adventure."

Adrian hints at continuing his exploration of more Japanese games in upcoming episodes.

 

Dana had the opportunity to play her first prototype game from Paverson Games, titled "Luthier."

While she teases more information about Luthier for later, her sizzling game of the week is "Gizmo." Tune in to hear Dana's thoughts on this intriguing game and what makes it stand out.

 

Jules has been immersed in the game "La Famiglia." He shares his love for the theme, area control mechanics, and the engaging 2 vs 2 gameplay. Listen as Jules delves into why "La Famiglia" has captivated his interest and how it plays out on the table.

 

La Famiglia (00:46:46)

Gizmos (00:58:33)

Deep Sea Adventure (01:09:47)

 

 

 

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Our podcast is proudly sponsored by

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More Than Meeples (https://morethanmeeples.com.au/) is your friendly local in-store & online tabletop gaming and pop culture collectible store – specialising in board games, card games, collectibles, graphic novels and more.  

 

Board and Dice (https://boardanddice.com/) Board&Dice designs, develops, and publishes expert and escape room board games.

We aim to make interesting, deep and diverse products, each being a unique experience, and each sporting its own flavour and an engaging theme.

 

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Yes, that's right. We have a Patreon. By becoming a Patreon member you will receive exclusive content, have access to a members only section of our discord where you can contribute to the content of the show, and much more. Your Patreon support will also allow us to expand the podcast and deliver some exciting upcoming projects that we have planned for 2022.

Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.

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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 trouble! Conor stirs the pot with his review of Quacks of Quedlinburg. Will this potion-brewing bonanza be a delicious delight or a recipe for disaster? Elementary, my dear barbecue lovers! Lauren dons her deerstalker and puffs on her pipe to unravel the secrets of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective.
There's also the Question of the Pod, Swear an Oath, and all of the usual shenanigans you've come to expect from the Board Game BBQ Podcast.

New Question of the Pod: How do you feel about mean games? and why?

Sizzling Games:
Raiders of Scythia: 42:00
Quacks of Quedlinberg: 00:53:01
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: 01:01:37

Question of the Pod Recap: 01:13:12
Swear An Oath: 01:27:20

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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 2024.
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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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 way.

A massive shout-out to our fantastic community for sticking with us through all the hijinks and hilarity, and a huge thank you to our Patreons for your unwavering support.

All nine of us had an absolute blast recording this retrospective, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much!

 

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Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.

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This week Mitch, Lauren and Dan run through what has been hitting their tables. Mitch has had in wife in stitches after a game of Monikers. Dan has been enjoying quiet solitude, conven the time of his life trying to defend the villagers in Witchcraft! Lauren has been enjoying a classic card game that is one in a chameleon with Coloretto. 

 

After that we've got the regularly scheduled Question of the Pod, and some moderately successful oaths.

 

New Question of the Pod: Tell us about a time a game had you in stitches.

 

Timestamps:
Games we've been playing (0:01:33)
Monikers (00:41:33)
Witchcraft! (00:52:34)
Coloretto (01:06:48)
Question of the Pod Recap (01:14:00)
Swear An Oath (01:26:20)

 

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Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed:
Windmill Valley - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/403441/windmill-valley 
Dragonkeepers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383109/dragonkeepers 
Yokohama - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/196340/yokohama 
Distilled - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/295895/distilled 
Andean Abyss - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91080/andean-abyss 
Prussian Rails - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35285/prussian-rails 
Hive - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2655/hive 
Ice Cool - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/177524/icecool 
Monikers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers 
Witchcraft! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383499/witchcraft 
Coloretto - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/5782/coloretto 

 

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Our team at the Board Game BBQ Podcast love what we do and will continue to deliver the same shenanigans that you have come to expect from us, and we are already incredibly grateful and humbled by all of your support. Being a member of the Patreon is by no means an obligation and please do not support the Patreon if it will it cause you financial hardship in any way. But if you would like to support us from as little as USD$5 a month please click the link and head to the Patreon page.
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