The Board Game BBQ Podcast

• Episode 331: Special Guest Craig E. Somerton

  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

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• Episode 330: Special Guest Jay Bendixen

  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 

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• Episode 329: Special Guest Peter C. Hayward

  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 

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• Episode 328: Isle of Cats The Duel, Finspan, La Famiglia:The Great Mafia War

  In this episode, Adrian, Joe and Banana are in the hot seat.  Adrian, in his first episode back after the break, has lots to talk about. From his continued love of Age of Steam with his son and Mum, to channeling his inner Marlon Brando, and making offers they can’t refuse in La Famiglia.   Joe is finally back online and setting up his “Board Game Bungalow”, while dabbling in a bit of feline rescue in Isle of Cats The Duel, all the while making sure that those cats stay well away from Adrian!  Meanwhile, Dana Banana is excited to chat about her being a “Fan of the Span”, with her take on Finspan. They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up!   New Question of the Pod: What is your board game "big-box coffin", and how will you get it to the table?   Sizzling Games: Isle of Cats The Duel: [37:26] Finspan: [45:21] La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War: [59:33]   Question of the Pod Recap: [1:11:15] New Question of the Pod: [1:15:45] Fired Up: [1:20:35]   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:   Bristol 1350: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/308989/bristol-1350 Age of Steam Congo/Sweden: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/241614/age-of-steam-expansion-congosweden That’s Not a Hat: Pop Culture https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/406663/thats-not-a-hat-pop-culture Tussie Mussie: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/257614/tussie-mussie Circle the Wagons: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/213266/circle-the-wagons Skulls of Sedlec: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/303553/skulls-of-sedlec Decrypto: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/225694/decrypto Codenames: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/178900/codenames Exit: The Abandoned Cabin: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/203420/exit-the-game-the-abandoned-cabin Intarsia: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422126/intarsia Seers Catalog: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/415981/seers-catalog Sea, Salt and Paper: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367220/sea-salt-and-paper Isle of Cats Duel https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/431718/the-isle-of-cats-duel Finspan: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/436126/finspan La Famiglia: The Great Mafia War: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/367517/la-famiglia-the-great-mafia-war   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

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• Episode 327: Xylotar, Vagrantsong, Creature Caravan

  In this episode, Conor and Dana Banana are back for their first episode of 2025, while Lauren has so much to talk about, she returns for another chat in back-to-back episodes. Lauren has us with our mouths open as she talks about her latest trick-taking game that has the weirdest theme we’ve heard in a while.  Conor has settled into his role as a hobo as he rummages through his bindle looking for goodies at 2am in Vagrantsong.  Meanwhile, Banana has fallen for Ryan Laukat as she tries to save the pack-turtle in her first experience with Red Raven Games in Creature Caravan.    They also recap last week's Question of the Pod, all before sharing some news as to what's got them fired up!   New Question of the Pod: What was your biggest gaming surprise of last year and what did you enjoy about it? Sizzling Games:   Xylotar [40.00] Vagrantsong [52:58] Creature Caravan [01:05:02]   Question of the Pod Recap: [01:16:43] New Question of the Pod: [01:24:18] Fired Up: [01:30:21]   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 games: Tropical, I Can’t Even. Pathogen: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/369862/pathogen Root: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/237182/root Fromage: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/384213/fromage Flip 7: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420087/flip-7 The Gang: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/411567/the-gang Civolution: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400602/civolution Nekojima: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/359029/nekojima Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/374173/star-wars-the-deckbuilding-game Fairy Ring: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/419074/fairy-ring Piles!:   https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400752/piles   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   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

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