We’re back with the third episode in our flagship “Bucket List” series — and this time, it’s all about Two Player Games! Not all games labeled "2+ players" deliver a great experience with just two at the table. Some feel like afterthoughts, with clunky variants or added admin that takes away from the fun. So in this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and highlighting games designed specifically for two players — the ones that truly shine in head-to-head play. Whether you're gaming with a p...
Jul 20, 2025•46 min•Ep. 36
In what felt like the blink of an eye, UKGE 2025 is in the history books! It's been a few weeks since the doors closed on the UK's biggest Tabletop Gaming Expo, but we're here to talk about what we loved, what we didn't love quite so much and what we're looking forward to in 2026! Craig heads up the discussion with Kay and Drew, and having recovered from a particularly nasty case of UKGE-Flu, Jay speaks to Leon from Questiny Games about their experience too! It's a packed one! By the way, the Ch...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 35
Yes it's convention season, but we've still had chance to record a few 'non-convention' episodes, and here's one of them! Jay sat down to talk with Gregory Alford about his upcoming game 'Food Truck Race', as well as the trials and tribulations of launching a game when there are global tariffs changing by the day! Described as 'Overcooked meets Catan', Food Truck Race pits vendors against each other to run the most successful outlet in town, all while managing the trials and tribulations that re...
May 20, 2025•35 min•Ep. 34
Can you believe it's almost time for UKGE again?! Yes in just a few short weeks gamers from all over the country, nay all over the WORLD, will be descending upon Birmingham for the biggest UK Board Gaming Convention of the year... and we'll be right there with them! In this episode Jay, Craig and Drew are joined by special guest Leon from Questiny Games to discuss all things Expo 2025, as well as Leon's game which you can try out for yourself when you get there! What do we think will be the hott...
May 13, 2025•48 min•Ep. 33
Have you ever been playing a board game and suddenly thought 'Man, I'd love to lay the SmackDown on this Jabroni on the other side of the table'? (What?) Well, here's your perfect opportunity! (What?) 'Get Over' is as close to lacing up your boots, throwing on a pair of trunks and dishing out Stunners, Tombstones and People's Elbows as you're likely to get (without risking serious injury and almost certain humiliation, at least.) (What?) We speak to the game's creator Alex, and he tells us where...
Apr 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 32
In this episode Jay speaks to Allan Pincus of Dream Egg Games, about Computer Junkyard; The Best Computer Game NOT Played on a Computer! Allan shares his story, from coming up with an idea almost 20 years ago, to bringing it to fruition with a very successful Kickstarter campaign! There is also some fantastic advice for people considering creating a game themselves, and going down the Kickstarter route! Enjoy! **Important Information** You can back Computer Junkyard RIGHT NOW over on Kickstarter...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 31
AI Art. A controversial subject in any walk of life, but especially relevant in the Board Gaming industry at the moment, as the debate rages on over whether it should be OK to release a game using art generated by AI. We chat to Mark Stockton-Pitt of Radical 8 Games, who was recently accused of using AI art when every single piece of artwork in Spokes, is original and by an established board gaming artist. In a cruel twist of fate, some of Nick's audio went haywire, so we had to use an AI Voice ...
Feb 22, 2025•45 min•Ep. 30
It's time for us to talk Airecon again, and for the second year running we've managed to secure the services of the legendary Mark Cooke to tell us all about AIRECON X We find out what's staying the same, what's changing, what huge events and guests will be appearing and, as always, whether we'll still be able to get some delicious poutine and hand made pizzas. It's the TENTH Airecon event and as you can see by our title card, the theme this year is SPARKLY! Sparkly logo, sparkly mugs, sparkly t...
Feb 09, 2025•40 min•Ep. 29
A belated Happy New Year to everyone! We're back, and we're kicking off 2025 with an interview, having been joined by the lovely Mill from Dissent Games! We actually recorded this episode back in September of 2024, but we've been waiting for the right time to share it with you... and that time is now! We discuss the representation of women in Board Games, Library Labyrinth, the upcoming Loose in the Library, The Paradice Board Gaming Convention and loads more! We've not quite worked out why it s...
Jan 24, 2025•38 min•Ep. 28
Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas everyone! What have the Bucket List Board Gamers got in their sack for you this year? Well, if you asked Nick, I'm sure you'd get a different answer, but what we ACTUALLY have for you is a bumper Christmas Special episode! Join Jay, Kay, Craig and Andy as they discuss the best games they've played in 2024! Turn on the Christmas lights, grab a tub of Roses and a hot chocolate, and have yourself a very Merry Christmas with the Bucket List Board Gamers! If you want to c...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 27
Yes we're back with another interview episode, and this time we're talking to Gerardo from Beyond Words Games about his induction title... The Strange Forgeries Of Mr. S.C.Rheber! We discuss the game, the inspiration, the origins of induction games, and quite pertinently, the role that reviewers and influencers play in the launch of a board game. Apologies for the sound quality in places, we've tried to clean it up as best we can but the connection wasn't fantastic. Enjoy! Buy The Strange Forger...
Nov 20, 2024•38 min•Ep. 26
Yes it's Spooky Season once again (sorry Craig!) and we're back with another 6 games to keep you on the edge of your seat this Halloween. From games that are scarily hard to get hold of, to solo offerings to enjoy as you hide from sweet-hungry children roaming the streets, we've got you covered in this years Halloween Special. We're serving up nothing but treats, and the biggest treat of all is that we are once again joined by Jerry from Risible Games! So grab a bowl of candy, make yourself a pu...
Oct 31, 2024•51 min•Ep. 25
The second in our flagship 'Bucket List' Series, this episode Craig, Dan and Matt pitch some more Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board gaming, with Luke acting as judge and jury (but hopefully not executioner!) Whether it be alluring visuals, tasty tactility or an effortless teach, at least three more games will take their place on the Bucket List Board Gamers Bucket List of Board Games! With the thousands upon thousands of boar...
Oct 20, 2024•33 min•Ep. 24
This episode we have a TRIPLE header of interviews, as Jay speaks to Tossit, Hexor and Huff No More! They discuss everything from where their respective games ideas came from, what stage of development they are in, what got them into gaming in the first place and what the plans are going forward. Enjoy! **Important Information** TOSSIT You can find out more about Tossit over on their official website , where you can purchase various sets and targets! If you prefer to use Amazon you can pick up t...
Oct 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 23
Everybody loves a good quiz, don't they? Well, here is our first (and maybe even last) attempt at one, as Quizmaster Craig hosts a knock-down, drag-out brawl pitting Podcasters Vs. Publishers! Who will reign supreme after 4 rounds of devilish deduction? Find out now! Thank you to from Mike from Huff No More and Lee from Molinarius Games , please check out their websites for more information on their great games and upcoming projects! We'll also be speaking to Mike in a future episode so keep an ...
Oct 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 22
The Dragon has been slain, and underneath its lifeless corpse lies a mountain of riches the likes of which you have never seen. You shoot a glance to the other members of your party, each person covetously scanning the pile of goodies with envious eyes... then you dive in to claim what is yours! Split the Hoard is a game that plays out in those moments immediately after victory, where everyone in the party wants to fill up their swag bag with the items best suited to them; be it potions, equipme...
Sep 24, 2024•41 min•Ep. 21
We thought it was about time we addressed the elephant in the room, and made sense of why we are called the Bucket List Board Gamers! The first in what we hope to be a long-running series, this episode Luke, Craig and Jay discuss their picks for Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board gaming. Whether it be alluring visuals, tasty tactility or an effortless teach, Luke, Craig and Jay explain their two picks, then vote to decide whic...
Aug 31, 2024•43 min•Ep. 20
This episode we've got our grubby little hands on not one, not two, not three but FOUR games that are yet to hit the market, and we're going to talk about them! We have played Risible Games ' A Cure for What Ails You ', Schnarf Games ' Survive Alive ', No Drinks on the Table's ' Divide & Conker ' and Tablescope's ' Light Speed Arena '! Plus we're joined by the Snake Oil Salesman Doc Cheetham AKA Jerry from Risible himself to talk about his game! But enough waffle, if you want to know what we...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 19
They're Hot... They're... not *SO* fresh as we originally recorded this episode in 2023, but they are by all means still very relevant! Join Luke, Craig and Dan once again as they get some more board gaming gripes off their chest, taking us into Hot Takeception with Hot Takes inside Hot Takes... Inside Hot Takes! If you haven't listened to our previous Hot Takes episode , go and check it out first as there may be a few spoilers in here! **Advertisement** As you may have heard in the episode, we ...
Jul 20, 2024•37 min•Ep. 18
This episode we speak with Marco Pecota from Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel, a miniatures solo/co-operative campaign game using the Unknown Paths system. Marco tells us about the new game, his past in the board game industry, how things have changed when it comes to publishing games and a whole lot more in between. Fans of 'Escape from Stalingrad Z', which came second only to Frosthaven in OnTableTop's Best Board Game award in 2023, may want to listen in, and find out how they ...
Jul 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 17
Who's got an hour and a half to spare? Well, if you have we've got a bumper post-UKGE episode to help you fill it! This episode Jay, Kay, Craig and Drew discuss their experiences at UKGE 2024. The ups, the downs, what went well and what could be improved (in our humble opinion, of course!) Plus we have a special interview with renowned game designer, and all round genuinely nice guy Eric Lang about his new Game 'Life in Reterra', and a little bit of information about the upcoming Mass Effect Boa...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 16
It's ALMOST TIME for UK Games Expo 2024! This episode Jay, Craig, Kay and Jason (making his BLBG debut) are joined by Matt from War of the Worlds: One More Day to discuss what they are most looking forward to at the UK's biggest gaming convention. If you're heading to UKGE we also share our most valuable tips, what to do if you feel a little overwhelmed and outline the new rules surrounding the Bring and Buy, amongst other things. Check it out, and be sure to come and say hello if you spot us at...
May 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 15
In Space... nobody can hear you scream! But they CAN hear us talk to Mike from Guntower Games about his current project; Pandora Celeste... and so can you! Pandora Celeste is a love letter to all those Sci-fi Movies and TV Shows many of us grew up with. From Aliens, to Terminator and everything in between, Pandora Celeste sees players work together to override the ships Emergency Protocols before racing to carry out their own agendas, escape the 'Big Nasties' that crawl out from the vents and ho...
May 18, 2024•42 min•Ep. 14
Who doesn't love a good old fashioned unpopular opinion? Well we've got three (potentially) infuriating hot takes for you in the first of a two-parter! This was actually recorded in late 2023, so some of the references to 'this year' actually mean last year now, just in case anything didn't quite make sense! Enjoy, and be sure to let us know if you agree with Luke, Craig and Dan over on our Insta or Facebook pages! **Advertisement** As you may have heard in the episode, we are proud affiliates o...
May 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 13
On me head, son, It's a game of two halves, Park the bus, He was half a yard off, The referee's a... well, you get the idea with that! This episode we're talking about Sunday League Football, a game by Sunday League Games that is due to launch on Gamefound in just over a week (8th April!) We are joined by Vicente, one of the developers of this 'beautiful game', and we find out how it plays, the challenges that have gone into creating it and the plans for the future! Please Note - Just like the p...
Apr 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 12
Grab your best board gaming buddy and get ready for some intense 1 on 1 action... that's right, this episode we're talking about the best 2 Player Board Games! Luke, Drew, Craig and Matt all pick their favourite 2 Player-Only board game, before rounding out a top 5 with one of their honourable mentions. Please Note - We thought this episode had been lost to time thanks to a switch-over on recording platforms, but we found it tucked away on an external device! As such it was recorded in our 'earl...
Mar 25, 2024•40 min•Ep. 11
Quite the episode title, huh? Yes, with AireCon Prime under a month away, we're talking about our favourite board gaming convention again! And this time we have the perfect people to shed some light on what this year's AC Prime will have in store; namely Mr. AireCon himself Mark Cooke, and perennial AireCon attendee and board gaming royalty Rodney Smith of Watch It Played . We find out what's staying the same, what's changing, exactly where Kay will be on the 15th to the 17th of March, and some ...
Feb 18, 2024•50 min•Ep. 10
With March (not February!) fast approaching we thought it was about time we got ourselves (and hopefully you, our beloved listeners) hyped about Airecon 2024! That's right, Harrogate once again plays host to the 4 day boardgame extravaganza known here at BLBG as 'Airecon Prime'! Airecon provides the opportunity to check out what your favourite publishers have in store, the chance to buy more games to pad out that ever increasing Kallax setup, and oodles of space for open gaming! You can check ou...
Jan 23, 2024•46 min•Ep. 9
Back in October three of the Bucket List Board Gamers headed to the brand-spanking new AC West convention in Telford! How did they find it? What did they play? Is there anything they would change? And most importantly, who won the Table Flipping Championship by sending their meeple the furthest, while also gaining the most table rotations and rolling highest on 2 D20's? If that's not hooking you in, we honestly don't know what will! You can find out more about all the Airecon events here: https:...
Dec 12, 2023•43 min•Ep. 8
It's Spooky Season and here at Bucket List Board Gamers we love a good horror-themed board game! We love them so much, we've decided to pick 2 each and pitch them to our fellow BLBG'ers, then pull together a Top 5 that we recommend to you, our lovely listeners! So pop out a bowl of sweets for the Trick or Treaters, dim the lights, grab your favourite blanket to hide under and prepare yourself for the Bucket List Board Gamers Halloween Special! **Advertisement** Do you sometimes need a little boo...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 7
