In this episode PJ and Gareth share their partners favourite 10 boardgames. Find out what Katie and Carrie love about boardgames, the mechanics, favourite themes, complexity and how they got into the hobby. PJ and Gareth did try to get them to join the show but it wasn't happening...well not yet!! Games include: Scythe, Ticket to Ride Europe, Orleans, Terraforming Mars, Mystic Vale, Tang Garden, Creature Comforts, Tzolkin, Obsession, Rococo, Grand Hotel Austria, The Galleries, Wingspan, Glass Ro...
Jan 24, 2023•39 min
PJ and Gareth talk about what games and events they are looking forward to in 2023, which kickstarters are due (they hope) and which conventions they hope to visit, and of course lots more boardgame chat!
Jan 17, 2023•30 min
and we're back! PJ & Gareth kick 2023 off with a reflection on their 2022. Sharing their board game highlights, favourite gaming moments and lots lots more
Jan 10, 2023•32 min
PJ and Gareth focus on games that fit in a stocking that would make perfect Christmas gifts for any gamer or non gamer! Lots covered in this episode: Deep Sea Adventure, Nine Tiles Panic, Scout, Tiny Epic Series, Cheating Moth, Cockroach Poker, Jaipur, Land Air & Sea, Fox in the Forest, Love Letter, The Mind, Second Chance, Patchwork Doodle, Gift of Tulips, Kites, accessories, upgrade, Exit Games and finally The Crew!
Dec 13, 2022•31 min
This episode PJ and Gareth talk about boardgames that feature PJ's favourite mechanic and that's tile placement! We share 5 games that we enjoy and these are: Akropolis, Minerva, NMBR 9, Island of Eldorado and Tang Garden as well as Gareth explaining the mechanic.
Dec 06, 2022•33 min
Its episode 20 and this week PJ and Gareth talk about some of their worker placement games. Gareth attempts to explain the mechanics and then we run through the following games: Lords of Waterdeep, Architects of the West Kingdom, Lorenzo il Magnifico, Fields of Arle and Obsession (surprised?)
Nov 29, 2022•35 min
In this weeks episode PJ and Gareth chat about legacy boardgames, learn about what a legacy game is, the mechanics and the games they have enjoyed and not enjoyed and why. Games covered (without spoilers) are: Pandemic Legacy (episode 1-3), Rise of Queensdale, Seafall and they both talk about Charterstone. Don't forget to subscribe
Nov 22, 2022•30 min
PJ and Gareth talk everything board game accessories...coins, upgrades, tokens, storage, custom items and lots more!
Nov 15, 2022•35 min
30 minutes of boardgame chat! In this weeks episode PJ and Gareth talk everything related to board game play space and cover everything from rooms, tables, storage, shelving, accessories, lighting and much much more!!!! V2
Nov 08, 2022•35 min
PJ & Gareth welcome Richard, the owner of Folded Space as our first special guest to the show. We talk to Richard about their product range of storage solutions, especially the upcoming Frosthaven solution!
Nov 01, 2022•32 min
It’s October so it’s time for some spooky games!! PJ and Gareth talk about the games that hit their table during this time of year. Games highlighted are: Horrified, Dead & Breakfast, Fury of Dracula, Mansions of Madness, Letters from Whitechapel, Mysterium, Blood on the Clocktower, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Erdrich Horror, Zombicide, Ticket to Ride - Ghost Train, Nemesis, Dead of Winter and Amelias Secret.
Oct 25, 2022•32 min
In this weeks episode PJ and Gareth share their thoughts and tips on painting boardgame miniatures including top tips and recent experiences. Some of the games mentioned are Nemesis, Scythe, Star Wars Imperial Assault, Mansions of Madness, Flash Point and lots more
Oct 18, 2022•28 min
This week PJ and Gareth focus on the heavier, more complex side of boardgames with a look at three games from game designer Vital Lacerda. We talk about On Mars, Escape Plan and The Gallerist.
Oct 11, 2022•33 min
PJ and Gareth dive into the world of Roll & Write (well also flip & writes too) and share 5 games we both love. Games include: Welcome to…, Hadrians Wall, Cartographers, Long Shot: The Dice Game and Rolling Realms
Oct 04, 2022•33 min
PJ and Gareth talk about one of the latest hot games to hit the Roll & Write type of game and this one is in another world in terms of player boards, combos and ohhh those pens!
Sep 27, 2022•25 min
PJ and Gareth talk about their experiences of hosting and attending gaming groups. We cover what to think about from the game selection, the guests, music, food and decorations.
Sep 20, 2022•34 min
In this episode PJ and Gareth talk about 5 games that they have been playing recently and why they think they are hot hot hot. Boardgames covered: Sleeping Gods, Wonderlands War, Picture Perfect, Planet Unknown and My Fathers Work
Sep 06, 2022•35 min
In this episode we talk about some of our favourite party games, PJ and Gareth cover: Bang the Dice game, Codenames, Scrawl, Sushi Go, 6 Nimmt and Kites
Aug 30, 2022•30 min
This episode we talk about two player games! PJ and Gareth share some of their favourite games: hear about Targi, Caesar & Cleopatra, Fox in the Forest, Polis, Far Away & Sobek
Aug 23, 2022•31 min
In this episode PJ shares with Gareth his recent trip to Gencon. PJ covers who he met from the IG community, what he played, what went well, what he learnt and what games he added to his collection.
Aug 16, 2022•31 min
This week we chat about solo gaming and its role within the board gaming world. PJ shares some recent views he read on social networks about this topic which we discuss and then we run games we love to play solo even though we aren’t solo focused players. Enjoy!! PJ talks about Terraforming Mars, Obsession and Cascadia. Gareth talks about Under Falling Skies, Nemos War, Friday, Leaving Earth, Deep Space D-6, Hostage Negotiator, Healthy Heart Hospital and Lux Aeterna!
Jul 05, 2022•33 min
In this episode we talk THEME! We both talk about games with “historical” and “science fiction” themes. Then we individually talk about a theme with PJ choosing “Historical” and Gareth with “Fantasy”
Jun 28, 2022•37 min
Gareth & PJ talk about three popular boardgame mechanics. They talk Tile Placement, Worker Placement and Tableau Building and share some of their favourite games.
Jun 22, 2022•34 min
PJ and Gareth talk through the three board games that both introduced and then hooked them into the world of minis and meeples.
Jun 14, 2022•35 min
If you are heading to your first boardgame convention or you are an experienced gamer take a listen to our top tips and advice for a successful few days of boardgaming.
May 30, 2022•36 min
