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Episodes
- Sheffield Board Gamers Podcast Episode 73 - Unplayed Games
In this months episode, Rick and Samuel talk about the board games we have been playing recently. Then we Spotlight 'Harmonies' and then chat about our unplayed games. Games discussed - Finspan Zuuli Agricola Alpenglow Harmonies
- Podcast Episode 71 - Tabletop Gaming Live
In this episode, Rick, Tom C and Polly chat about board games. Games discussed - Exit The Gate Between Worlds 7 Wonders Dice Queens Architect Mozaik Druids of Edora
- Podcast Episode 70 - Which kinds of games don't you enjoy?
This month, Rick and Samuel chat about games we've played. We have a new segment called Spotlight and then we talk about games we don't enjoy. Games discussed - For a Crown House of Fado Medieval Academy Quadropolis Spotlight - Flip 7
- Podcast Episode 69 - Expansions
Rick is joined by Tom and we chat about the games we have been playing in the past month. Then we talk about game expansions. Games discussed - Trambahn Orloj Space Base Station to Station
- Podcast Episode 68 - Sleeving Cards
In this episode, Rick and Samuel talk about the board games we have been enjoying recently. We then go on to chat about sleeving cards in games. Games discussed - Star Wars Battle of Hoth Magical Athlete Forest Shuffle Etherstone
- Sheffield Board Gamers Episode 67 - Solo Gaming
Rick and Sam Stringer chat about the board games we have been playing recently. Then we chat about solo board gaming. Games discussed - Samurai Blue Lagoon Endeavour Deep Sea Sankore Jump Drive Clin9ic Bites Hey! That's My Fish!
- Podcast Episode 66 - Games We Love To Teach
In this episode, Tom Coldron and Rick chat about games we have been playing recently. We then talk about board games we love to teach. Games discussed - Mechs vs Minions Bunny Kingdom Hero Realms Hallertau Santiago
- Podcast Episode 65 - Favourite Games
This month, Rick is joined by Tom C and Paula to chat about games we've played recently. We then talk about favourite games. Games discussed - German Whist Molly House Raccoon Tycoon Battle Line Heat Plus many more! Thumnail from Riffle, S…
- Podcast Episode 64 - Rules Mistakes in board games
In this episode, Rick is joined by Samuel and we chat about some of the games we have recently played. Then we talk about rules mistakes in games. Games discussed - Charcuterie Unconscious Mind Root Fishing
- Episode 63 - UK Games Expo Preview 2025
Rick and Tom Lovewell chat about board games we have been playing recently. Then we talk about the upcoming UK Games Expo 2025. Games discussed - Treasure Island Faraway Gloomhaven Rise of Moloch
- Episode 62 - Airecon 2025 Harrogate Special
Rick, Tom C and Lizzy chat about Airecon 2025 and the games we played while there. Games discussed - Furnace Interbellum Castle Combo Terra Nova Ironwood Forest Shuffle Phantom Ink
- Podcast Episode 61 - Themes in board games
This month Rick and Samuel chat about board games we have played recently then we discuss theme in board games. Games discussed this month- Startups Noggin The Witcher Moon Colony Blloodbath
- Podcast Episode 60 - Painting Miniatures
In episode 60, Rick and Lizzy chat about the board games we have been recently playing. We have a 2024 round up and then talk about painting miniatures. Games discussed - Cthulu Death May Die Conservas Harmonies Ancient Knowledge Agemonia
- Podcast Episode 59 - Board Game Reprints, Renames and Rethemes
In this episode, Rick and Tom Coldron chat about the board games we have been playing recently. We then have a chat about games which have been reprinted, but with different names and themes. Games discussed - Pandemic Hot Zone Thurn and T…
- Board Games Episode 58 - Game Variants
Rick, Tom Lovewell and Tom Coldron chat about the games we have played recently. Then we have a discussion about game variants. Games discussed - Joyride - Survival of the Fastest River of Gold Harmonies Camel Up Windmill Valley
- Podcast Episode 57 - Airecon NW
Rick and Tom chat about board games we have been playing recently and we also talk about our visit to Airecon NW Manchester. Games discussed - Slay the Spire That Escalated Quickly Wandering Towers Waterfall Park
- Sheffield Board Gamers Podcast 56 - Gaia Project Expansion and Manorcon 2024
Rick is joined by Tom Lovewell and Sam Stringer, who has played the new Gaia Project expansion, Lost Fleet. We chat about what other games we have been playing and Sam tells us about Manorcon 2024. Games Discussed - Gaia Project + Lost Fle…
- Episode 55 - UK Games Expo 24 Review
Rick is joined by Samuel and Tom L who have been to the UK Games expo this year. We also chat about games we've played recently - Web of Spies The White Castle Sidequest:Nemesis Mists Of Carcassonne Harmonies Trio Shadows of Kilforth That'…
- Epsidode 54 - Favourite Mechanisms
Rick and special guest Dom chat about board games. Dom then give us his top 10 and bottom 10 mechanisms in games! Games discussed - Little Town Bites Saga of the Northmen Ransom Notes
- Episode 53 - Airecon 2024
Rick and Tom Coldron chat about boardgames then Tom talks about Airecon 2024 in Harrogate. Games discussed - Sheriff of Nottingham Dixit Food Chain Magnate Trajan Hanamakoji
- Episode 52
Rick is joined by Tom Lovewell and Tom Coldron to chat about the games we have been playing recently. We then talk about our first steps into the gaming hobby. Games discussed - Ticket to Ride - Legends of the West (No spoilers!) Aurum Chi…
- Rick and Traceys top 10 board games of all time
Rick lists his top 10 board games of all time. He also goes through Traceys top 10 favourites.
- Episode 0 - Unreleased Clip
Before we started the Podcast, we recorded a few test episodes which were never released. Here is a clip from 'Episode 0' where Sam S, Rick and Tom C chat about games we played - all the way back in 2019! This is a short mini-episode to ce…
- Toms Favourite Miniature Games
In this bonus episode, Tom L tells us about the best Skirmish/War/Miniature games currently on the market. He makes some recommendations for all abilities and price levels. Tom’s top 10 info If I was buying a miniature game for christmas -…
- Speedrunning Video Games
This is an extra bonus episode in celebration of our 50th Anniversary podcast episode. In this mini episode, Rick chats to club member Phil about one of his other hobbies, speedrunning. Links - https://tasvideos.org/ https://www.speedrun.c…
- Episode 50 - Anniversary Epic Special
We are now 50 episodes old! Thank you to all our listeners for keeping us going! In this episode, Rick, Samuel, Tom L and Tom C all chat about the board games we have been playing recently. Then we chat about our favourite video games. Gam…
- Episode 49 - The Golden Age of Board Games
Rick and Tom Lovewell chat about some of the games we have been playing this month. Then we talk about the Golden Age of Board Gaming. Games discussed - Lancaster Big Box Expeditions Flash Point Fire Rescue Stone Age
- Episode 48 - Bucket List Games
This month, Tom and Rick discuss some games we have been playing. We then chat about "Bucket List" games - games we want to (or should!) have played! Games discussed - Fallout the Board Game 5211 A Game About Selecting Seven Cards Speedily…
- Podcast Episode 47 - Campaign Games
Rick, Samuel and Tom L discuss games we have been playing recently. We then chat about Campaign games. Games discussed - Ankh Brass Lancaster Dice Throne Adventures The Quest for El Dorado Champions! Whirling Witchcraft
- Episode 46 - Cute Games
Rick and Tom C discuss some games we have been playing recently. We then have a chat about "Cute" games. Games discussed - Sorcerer City Sushi Go Party! Boop Paint the Roses
- Episode 45 -UK Games Expo 2023 Special
Rick, Lizzy and Tom L discuss some board games we have been playing recently. Lizzy and Tom chat about the UK Games Expo. Games discussed - Starlink Ra Indiana Jones : Sands of Adventure Lorcana Snap Ship Tactics Beast Books of Time
- Episode 44 - Everybody Wins and Spiel Des Jahres Nominees.
Rick and Samuel discuss some of the games we have been playing. Then Samuel talks about a book by James Wallace called Everybody Wins which leads into a discussion of the "Spiel Des Jahres" German Board Game awards. Games discussed - Tapes…
- Sheffield Board Gamers Podcast Episode 43 - Travel Games
Rick, Lizzy and Tom L chat about board games we've played then we discuss travel games. Games discussed - Oltree Cat in the Box Captain Sonar Cult - Choose Your God Wisely!
- Episode 42 - Airecon Special 2023
Rick is joined by Lizzy and Tom C to chat about board games we have been playing lately. Then Lizzy and Tom tell us about Airecon 2023. Games discussed - It's a Wonderful World Fields of Green Coffee Roaster
- Episode 41 - Games we didn’t enjoy!
Rick, Samuel and Tom discuss some games we have been playing recently. We then chat about some bad experiences when we didn't enjoy playing games! Games discussed - Ready Set Bet Skyjo Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle Heat - Pedal to the Metal…
- Episode 40- Top Played Games of 2022
Rick and Tom discuss some games we have played recently, then we talk about the top 25 played games in 2022, according to Board Game Geek. Games discussed - Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza Selfish Zombie Undaunted Silver & Gold Gloomhaven-…
- Episode 39 - Christmas Party Games
Tom C, Tom L and Rick chat about loads of games we have been playing recently. Then we talk about Christmas Party games. Games discussed - Battletech Ark Nova Barenpark Planted Caverna Cartographers Isle of Cats
- Episode38 - Dice Games
Rick and Lizzy discuss some board games we have been playing. Then we chat about dice in games. Games discussed - Spire's End : Hildegard King of Tokyo Lords of Waterdeep
- Episode 37 - Tabletop Gaming Live ’22
In this episode, Rick Tom and Samuel talk about some of the games we have played this month. Then we chat about our visit to Tabletop Gaming Live in Manchester. Games discussed - Wonderland's War Glow Great Western Trail (2nd Edition) Las…
- Episode 36 - Board games which require apps
Rick and Lizzy discuss some of the games we have played recently at the club. We then have a chat about the pros and cons of board games which require an app to play. Games discussed - After the Empire Spirit Island Castles of Mad King Lud…
- Episode 35 - Why come to a club?
Rick is joined by Tom C and Tom L to talk about board games. We talk about the games we have played recently then we ask the question - why would you come to a board game club? Games discussed - Space Base Akropolis Viticulture Saboteur Ro…
- Episode 34 - Netrunner
Rick, Lizzy and special guest Pauly G discuss board games we have been playing recently. Paul and Lizzy then tells us all about Android Netrunner card game. Other games discussed - Cascadia Ark Nova The King's Dilemma Links - https://nisei…
- Episode 33 - UK Games Expo 2022!
Rick, Tom and Lizzy chat about board games and Tom and Lizzy talk about their experiences at the UK Games Expo 2022! Games discussed - Voices in my Head Orchard So You've Been Eaten Switch & Signal
- Episode 32 - Heavy Games and Co-ops
Rick, Samuel and Tom discuss some of the games we have played recently, which includes some heavy games and some co-operative games. We then chat about our game collections and how we decide which games to get rid of (if any!) Games discus…
- Podcast Episode 31 - Ticket to Ride
This month we are doing something a bit different, a 'deep dive' on just one game, Ticket to Ride. Rick is joined by guests Ollie and Elizabeth. We talk about the expansions, what we like (what we don't like!), and then we finish with stra…
- Episode 30 - Playtesting and Game Design
This month, Rick and Tom discuss some games we have played recently. Then Tom tells us about the Playtest sessions which are hosted by the Treehouse Board Games Cafe. Games discussed - Furnace Terraforming Mars - Ares Expedition New York S…
- Episode 29 - Narrative Games and Kickstarters
In this episode, Rick and Lizzy talk about the board games we have been playing recently and Lizzy tells us about some narrative games she's been playing. We then have a chat about Kickstarter and some upcoming projects. Games discussed -…
- Sheffield Board Games Club Episode 28 - Games From 2012
In this episode, Samuel and Rick discuss our recently played board games. We talk about Space Base, Scythe, Hadrian's Wall and Agricola - All Creatures Big and Small. We then chat about games which were released in 2012 - 10 years ago!
- Sheffield Board Games Club Episode 27 - Christmas Family Games
In this episode, Tom Lovewell tells us about his visit to Chance & Counters Cafe in Bristol, Tom Coldron and Rick talk about games we have played at the club and finally we discuss our favourite family games to play at Christmas. Games dis…
- Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 26 - City Building
In this episode, Rick, Tom C and Samuel chat about games we have played recently. We talk about Four Gardens, Iki, Dominations: Road to Civilization and Nova Luna. We then talk about our favourite city-building board games.