Episode 338: Monster Train 2, The Last Lighthouse, Ito

Join Conor, Joe and Lauren and they discuss what has been hitting their tables and screens. Conor has gone absolutely rogue venturing off the table and into the digital space with Monster Train 2. Lauren enlightens the guys on her recent solo tower defence adventure with The Last Lighthouse. Joe has been playing a fun party game, no wait a really fun party game, no wait a game that dances and teaches itself and gives everyone free chocolate while they play - it’s Ito! That, plus the regular question of the pod and what has us fired up. Timestamps: What we’ve been playing [0:03:52] Monster Train 2 [0:43:48] The Last Lighthouse [0:53:50] Ito [0:59:29] Question of the Pod [1:08:05] Fired Up [1:20:20] Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all the games that we discussed: Magic the Gathering – Final Fantasy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-the-gathering Daybreak - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986/daybreak Mage Knight - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/96848/mage-knight-board-game Iwari - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/270109/iwari A Nice Cuppa - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408839/a-nice-cuppa Tussie Mussie - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257614/tussie-mussie Anomia X - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225062/anomia-x Monikers - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/156546/monikers Ghost Blitz - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/83195/ghost-blitz Powerline - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367295/powerline That Escalated Quickly - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/410382/that-escalated-quickly The Last Lighthouse - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378117/the-last-lighthouse Ito - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito   PODCAST 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/   PLAY CON SPONSORS Behold Games https://beholdgames.com.au/ Leder Games https://ledergames.com/   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. 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! But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special.  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  

Join Adrian and Lauren as they get up close and personal, literally, and discuss games they have been playing that deserve a merry mention. Then they join together in a shared sizzle fresh off a play of the 2-player GMT release, A Gest of Robin Hood. That, plus the regular question of the pod and what has us fired up. Timestamps: What we’ve been playing [02:30] A Gest of Robin Hood [30:48] Question of the Pod Recap [57:05] New Question of the Pod [1:00:17] Fired Up [1:07:25] New Question of the Pod: What are some of the barriers you’ve had to getting your games played, and what game was it? 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: Circadians Chaos Order - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329226/circadians-chaos-order Ready Set Bet - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/351040/ready-set-bet Gravity Superstar - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/254088/gravity-superstar Castles of Burgundy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/84876/the-castles-of-burgundy No Thanks! - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12942/no-thanks Flip 7 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Bear Raid - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/333981/bear-raid Flatiron - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/409693/flatiron The Anarchy - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408637/the-anarchy A Gest of Robin Hood - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/338376/a-gest-of-robin-hood PODCAST 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/   PLAY CON SPONSORS Behold Games https://beholdgames.com.au/ Leder Games https://ledergames.com/   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. 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! But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special.  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  

In this episode, Jules, Adrian and Dana could be giddy from tiredness or there’s something in the water …   Jules has been experimenting with corded transport routes in the String Railway Collection.  Adrian chats about his son’s continuing board game education with Pipeline.  Meanwhile Banana is chuffed with a mega game at the Brisbane Game Day called Scissors, Paper, Rock … or wait …, is it rock, paper, scissors????   There are plenty of laughs and gaming goodness in this episode, so strap in!   Sizzling Game: Honey Buzz: Fall Flavours: [43:51]   Question of the Pod Recap: [54:06] New Question of the Pod: [1:04:06] Fired Up: [1:13:35]   New Question of the Pod: What game has helped you bond with others, and why?   Check out Kim Brebach’s response from Good Games Publishing and his take on crowdfunding going forward.  His response is in the comments here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1An49mDJbd/   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: Deathbed by Deon Chique @deviljuicegames   Published: Pipeline https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256730/pipeline Trailblazers https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/352454/trailblazers Circadians Chaos Order https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/329226/circadians-chaos-order ITO https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327778/ito Seven Prophecies https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/260568/seven-prophecies The String Railway Collection https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391720/the-string-railway-collection My Favourite Things https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/188530/my-favourite-things Toy battle https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434654/toy-battle Telestrations https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46213/telestrations Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/349725/honey-buzz-fall-flavors   PODCAST 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/   PLAY CON SPONSORS Behold Games https://beholdgames.com.au/ Leder Games https://ledergames.com/   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

In this jam-packed episode, Conor takes the reins as host and is joined by Adrian and Joe to chat about what they’ve been playing, some solo deep-dives, party chaos, and emerging favourites. Joe's Long Weekend of Mayhem Joe dives into his recent experience playing Blood on the Clocktower over a long weekend with friends. Expect stories of bluffing, betrayal, and late-night accusations as he shares how this social deduction classic went down with his group—and whether any friendships survived the chaos! Conor Compiles... and Compiles Again Conor has been putting in serious time with Compile, getting in multiple plays of this clever and compact card game. He shares his thoughts on how it holds up after repeated plays, where it shines, and whether it’s earned a permanent spot in his rotation. Adrian Goes Solo with The Anarchy Adrian has been digging deep into The Anarchy, especially in solo mode. He breaks down how the game works, what makes it stand out mechanically, and why it’s kept him coming back to the table. If you’re a solo gamer or a fan of crunchy historical themes, this one’s for you. Plus, the team riffs on gameplay highlights, player dynamics, and what’s exciting them in the hobby right now.   To vote for us for Best Podcast in the BGG Golden Geek Awards, go here: https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame   Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games and More Than Meeples. Advent Games is an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. http://www.adventgames.com.au/ More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2025. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ 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.  Spoiler: Adrian didn't win any games of Tang Garden despite what he thought happened....

This week, Joe, Jules and Lauren tuck into a mixed bag of gaming experiences. Jules has been dipping his fins into the Wingspan universe and getting back into Magic: The Gathering whilst being very excited about some upcoming IPs that are coming for his wallet. Joe has finally rejoined his weekly game group and had an absolutely kraken time bidding for the favour of gods in Cyclades. Lauren has been exploring a game that has her playing by the book in Artisans of Splendent Vale.  Timestamps: What we've been playing [0:01:08] Artisans of Splendent Vale [0:31:47] Cyclades [0:37:33] Question of the Pod: [0:48:52] Fired Up: [1:00:27] New Question of the Pod: What is your favourite board game trilogy 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: Magic: The Gathering - https://boxardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463/magic-the-gathering  Flip 7 - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7  Shuffle and Swing - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414350/shuffle-and-swing  Strike - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/123570/strike  Cyclades - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/54998/cyclades  Artisans of Splendent Vale - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342062/artisans-of-splendent-vale  Finspan - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan  Schadenfreude - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324711/schadenfreude  Null & Nichtig - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/24771/null-and-nichtig  Odin - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406854/odin  Dogs of War - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158435/dogs-of-war  Castle Combo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo  Toy Battle - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434654/toy-battle 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. 

In this episode, Banana, Adrian and Conor are in the mood to reminisce about a HUGE gaming weekend for Adrian’s 40th birthday. Adrian has fallen for The Gang, and by that he means not just the people at his birthday bash, but the game as well.  Meanwhile Conor has been battling head-to-head and having fun with one of his favourite TCG’s without breaking the bank, in Altered.  Banana surprisingly enjoyed a game that prides itself on getting pleasure from other people’s misery in Shadenfreude, and also got to have an unexpected try of a Kickstarter prototype!   Sizzling Games: The Gang [50:27] Altered [01:01:49]   Question of the Pod Recap: [1:14:42] New Question of the Pod: [1:20:57] Fired Up: [01:29:13]   New Question of the Pod: What board game would work well as a drinking game? How would it play?   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: Flip 7 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Bristol 1350 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350 Schadenfreude https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324711/schadenfreude My Gold Mine https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/331571/my-gold-mine SETI: Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/418059/seti-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence The Anarchy https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408637/the-anarchy Hadrian’s Wall https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/304783/hadrians-wall Scales of Fate https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/437356/scales-of-fate The Edler Scrolls https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/356080/the-elder-scrolls-betrayal-of-the-second-era The Gang https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411567/the-gang Altered https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/397393/altered     Keep up to date with updates for Scales of Fate Late pledges: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ivstudios/scales-of-fate?ref=discovery&term=sclaes%20of%20fate&total_hits=2&category_id=34     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   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts

It wouldn’t be Oceania month without Matthew Dunstan, who is closing in on the title for the most guest appearances on the podcast!  In this episode, Jules and Joe chat about Matthew’s new YouTube channel, co-designing, and how he enjoys giving back to the board game design community.  We also hear about some upcoming games, the business of being a full-time board game designer, and which designer he’d like to co-design a game with!   Plenty of games have been hitting the table too. Jules is surprisingly taken with planning a Jazz Festival in Bebop, meanwhile, Joe and his friend Megs are newly married and not liking Conor’s taste in furnishings in Decorum.   What we’ve been playing: [36:17]   Sizzling Games: Bebop [50:19]   Question of the Pod Recap: [59:25] New Question of the Pod: [1:03:46] Fired Up: [01:12:22]   New Question of the Pod: What game have you played that “shouldn’t work”, but does?   Check out Matthew’s You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewDunstan/featured   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: Wolf and Raven https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/372404/wolf-and-raven Darn Socks (designed by Eris Elar of Delta Phase Games @deltaphasegames)   Published: The Sixth Realm https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401182/the-sixth-realm Dungeon’s & Dragons: Builders of Balder’s Gate https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428619/dungeons-and-dragons-builders-of-baldurs-gate Seas of Strife https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife Flip 7 https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 Decorum https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344554/decorum Mind Space https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377420/mind-space Disney Lorcana https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369646/disney-lorcana Bebop https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414349/bebop Hansa Teutonica https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43015/hansa-teutonica Mysthea https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/242653/mysthea Sausage Sizzle https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/118215/sausage-sizzle Perspectives https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400995/perspectives The Mind https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244992/the-mind Telestrations https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/46213/telestrations     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   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts

Continuing on with our Oceania theme, Conor and Dana Banana are back and chatting to Aussie designer, Craig E. Somerton.  Craig is still on a high after a successful Kickstarter with his first published game, Farm Hand.   He talks about his journey in board gaming and designing, and in particular, his affinity for trick-taking games.  He even hints at his new design!  As usual, when Conor and Banana get together, the episode is full of tangents that seem to go nowhere.  Somewhere in between, is the occasional nod to a classic game in Five Tribes and Agricola while Craig gives us his no.1 trick-taker of all time. As this episode was recorded in a post Cyclone Alfred time-warp, there is no Question of the Pod, but still lots of laughs and gaming conversation to enjoy!   Sizzling Games: Seas of Strife [1:12:18] Agricola [1:15:23]   Fired Up: [01:34:34]   Keep up to date about the Kickstarter for Farm Hand.  Check in to see if late pledges may open up in the future! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grailgames/grail-games-2025-pocket-game-collection   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:   Farm Hand https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/386860/farm-hand Texas Showdown https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/249044/texas-showdown Seas of Strife https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225482/seas-of-strife Skull King https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150145/skull-king Carcassonne https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne Prey https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415092/prey Rainbow https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415090/rainbow Nanatoridori https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387388/nanatoridori Five Tribes https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/157354/five-tribes-the-djinns-of-naqala Agricola https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/200680/agricola-revised-edition Ra https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12/ra 7 Wonders Duel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/173346/7-wonders-duel   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   #boardgamebbq #bgg #boardgamegeek #boardgames #bgbbqpodcast #boardgamesaustralia #boardgamers #boardgamesaddict  #aussiegamer  #boardgamesarefun  #bgcommunity #gamenight #playmoreboardgames #tabletopgames #tabletoptime #gamereview #addictsnotexperts

Happy Oceania month! This week, Adrian and Lauren are joined by Jay Bendixen, designer of Surfs up and fellow Aussie as we talk about his design philosophy and upcoming games. Jay also gives his tips and insights into pitching games to publishers and going from prototype to published for small or even first time designers. We also chat about some of his upcoming designs and he plants some seeds of sweet excitement for some games about succulents and bees.  You can find out more about Jay's designs and works here: https://littlebriefcase.com/   New Question of the Pod: What's a unique board game mechanism that you've experienced and why did you like it? Timestamps: Interview with Jay [2:23] Games we've been playing [42:14] Flip 7 [57:50] Timber Town[1:08:02] Question of the Pod: [1:19:28] Fired Up: [1:36:40] 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: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/384213/fromage  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/373600/cthulhu-death-may-die-fear-of-the-unknown  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367517/la-famiglia-the-great-mafia-war  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7  https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436561/timber-town  SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. 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 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. 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 

This week, Conor and Lauren are joined by Peter C Hayward, designer of podcast darling Things in Rings. Peter sports his blue beard talking about his approach to design, his plethora of upcoming releases, and his affinity for Pixar easter eggs. Then, Lauren shares her recent Button Shy escapades. Conor tells us about some prototypes from former podcast host Sarah which includes a disdain for onions and affinity for spirits. There is no Question of the Pod this week due to scheduling changes, but we’ll return to our QotP segment in our next release. Outside that, there’s still the usual chatter about what has been hitting our tables, and what has us fired up! You can find more about Peter’s work and upcoming projects here: https://about.peterchayward.com/ Peter’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/peterchayward Fiction Design Diary: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogpost/143572/designer-diary-fiction Timestamps Interview with Peter [0:01:08] More games we’ve been playing [1:01:05] Fired up [1:30:47] 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: Decrypto - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225694/decrypto Codenames - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames French Toast - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/312633/french-toast Converge - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/385975/converge-catalysts-of-change That Time You Killed Me – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/344258/that-time-you-killed-me Things in Rings - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/408547/things-in-rings Fiction - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/380439/fiction Vegas Strip - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/428638/vegas-strip Critter Kitchen - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/393429/critter-kitchen Village Pillage - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/247342/village-pillage At the Helm - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/361598/at-the-helm Numbsters - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374541/numbsters SpaceShipped - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283792/spaceshipped Seasons of Rice - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/256705/seasons-of-rice Circle the Wagons - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/213266/circle-the-wagons Robotrick - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374866/robotrick Paladins of the West Kingdom – https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/266810/paladins-of-the-west-kingdom Cat in the Box - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/345972/cat-in-the-box-deluxe-edition Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game   Prototypes discussed: I Don’t Like Onions The Spiritualists   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 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. 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