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- UKGE 2025 Review (01:02:00)
In this special episode of the Boardgamer Podcast, Tim and Matt unpack their weekend at UK Games Expo 2025. From packed demo tables to hidden gems, they share what they played, what stood out, and the games they couldn’t leave without buying. Expect honest reactions, a few unexpected favourites, and plenty of tabletop chatter.They also reflect on the overall vibe of the show this year—what publishers brought to the table and which games stood out. Whether you made it to UKGE or not, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the UK’s biggest board game event.
- EP.17 Konnichiwa (00:31:15)
Boardgamer Podcast – Exploring Asia-Themed Games, Board Game Reviews, and More! Welcome to this week's Boardgamer podcast! We've got some exciting topics lined up, from Asia-themed board games to tabletop news for kids and a special visit to Osaka, Japan! Tune in as we dive into our community discussions and board game reviews. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:00 - Game of the Week 00:09:56 - Community Question 00:10:47 - Tabletop News 00:14:02 - Board Game & Brew 00:15:27 - Board Game Showcase 00:28:49 - Back the Board 00:30:20 - Outro Connect with Us: Discord Community: Join the conversation and meet fellow board gamers! https://discord.gg/RmvG7SZ8Nf Instagram: Follow us for updates, reviews, and more! https://www.instagram.com/boardgamer.world/ YouTube: Catch our live streams and videos on the latest board game news. https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamerworld Check out our new merch shop! https://boardgamer.store Join us this week as we celebrate the diverse world of tabletop gaming!
- Ep.16 Boardgamer: New Moves (00:40:57)
Boardgamer Podcast – Reflecting on Our Journey, Instagram Live Interviews & Exciting Future Plans!Welcome to the Boardgamer podcast! In this special episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes to share our journey from the last six months – from our biggest wins in the board game industry to the lessons we’ve learned as content creators in the board gaming community.Highlights of this Episode:Our Instagram Live Interviews – Join Jake as he shares our experiences connecting with board game industry icons like Jamey Stegmaier, Tim Chuon, and indie publishers from Huff No More and Molinarius Games.New Website Features – Matt talks about our upcoming game discovery website, which will feature detailed board game breakdowns, game reviews, and custom search filters to make finding your next favorite board game easier than ever!Future Plans – Publisher accounts, cafe profiles, a fully customizable game library, and wishlist features for gamers to curate their collections.We’re also switching to audio-only episodes for a while to focus on more video content and live streams! Stay connected for board game live streams on YouTube and new merch launches.Connect with Us:Discord Community: https://discord.gg/fkKD5TZCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamer.world/?hl=enIf you’re passionate about board games or have feedback for us, join our Discord community or reach out on Instagram!
- Ep.15 Artwork Excellence (00:40:31)
This weeks episode, Tim and Matt return to discuss the most beautiful games that exist today. We also head to America for our Board Game and Brew! We hope you enjoy!
- Ep. 14 Uwe Rosenberg Special (01:16:50)
This week we are joined by a special guest as we talk our top 5 games of Uwe Rosenberg. Enjoy!00:00:20 - Intro00:06:04 - Lukes Number 5 00:08:31 - Tims Number 5 00:10:59 - Matts Number 5 00:15:06 - Lukes Number 4 00:20:38 - Tims Number 4 00:25:18 - Matts Number 4 00:28:59 - Lukes Number 3 00:32:27 - Tims Number 3 00:37:00 - Matts Number 3 00:41:25 - Lukes Number 2 00:48:37 - Tims Number 2 00:52:29 - Matts Number 2 00:55:40 - Lukes Number 1 01:01:19 - Tims Number 1 01:12:46 - Matts Number 1 01:15:53 - Outro
- Ep. 13 Jay "The Enabler!" (00:40:39)
In this episode, we chat with Jay, the world’s best editor! (And no, this description wasn’t written by Jay.) Jay shares his latest trading card game addiction: Star Wars Unlimited. Tune in to find out how he got most of the Boardgamer team hooked! Go check the new set out at: https://starwarsunlimited.com #JayTheEditor #StarWarsUnlimited00:00 - Intro 00:11 - Hello There! 00:41 - Star Wars Unlimited 01:12 - Why Did You Get Into SWU? 01:54 - How Tim Got Into SWU 03:30 - How Does It play? 07:16 - Aspects 08:31 - Jay gets it wrong! 11:05 - The Star Wars Deck Building Game 11:52 - Pack Opening Addiction 13:09 - Expensive Cards 15:40 - How To Get Started 16:22 - The New Set 18:42 - What's In A Booster? 20:02 - What Decks Does Jay Play? 21:49 - What Decks Does Tim Play? 25:57 - What To Build For New Set 26:49 - Impossible To Find Packs Right Now 27:08 - Re-Recorded Podcast, Good Time Games 28:05 - Plans For Pack Opening 28:17 - Plan To Review New Starter Decks 28:57 - We Are Doing A Draft And How The Draft Format Works 31:30 - Tim And Sam Pulled Good Cards 32:18 - Boardgamer Should Start Selling Cards 32:49 - Twin Sons Game Mode 34:25 - The Mess Is Piling Up! 34:49 - Boardgamer Is Going To Start TCG Content! 38:09 - Welcome To The Boardgamer Team Jay! 39:06 - UKGE Was Great! 40:05 - Outro Music by: https://pixabay.com/users/12661853/?tab=music&order=latest&pagi=1
- Ep.12 UKGE Haul 2024 (01:22:37)
In this episode, Tim and Matt share a brief review of UKGE before getting into their expo Haul. Enjoy UKGE: https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/ Jake's Day Out: https://youtu.be/jLPFCJqnj3M 00:00:12 - Intro 00:12:46 - Matt No.1 00:15:30 - Tim No.1 00:17:47 - Matt No. 2 00:20:49 - Tim No. 2 00:24:16 - Matt No. 3 00:26:45 - Tim No. 3 00:28:43 - Matt No. 4 00:30:45 - Tim No. 4 00:32:39 - Matt No. 5 00:36:23 - Tim No. 5 00:38:29 - Matt No. 6 00:41:08 - Tim No. 6 00:43:20 - Matt No. 7 00:45:55 - Tim No. 7 00:50:21 - Matt No. 8 00:53:00 - Tim No. 8 00:56:04 - Matt No. 9 00:59:10 - Tim No. 9 01:03:37 - Matt No. 10 01:05:38 - Tim No. 10 01:09:05 - Matt No. 11 01:13:00 - Tim No. 11 01:16:42 - Outro
- Ep.11 Small Box, Big Strategy (00:48:22)
In the absence of Jake, Matt and Tim tackle this weeks episode as they explore small box, big strategy games. How will they do? Only one way to find out... Tabletop News: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2024/05/21/if-the-artwork-compels-it-drives-people-to-learn-more-graphic-designer-ross-bruggink-on-how-strong-visuals-helped-his-vicious-gardens-kickstarter-bloom/ 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Game Of The Week 03:05 - Community Question 13:15 - Table Top News 18:30 - Boardgame & Brew 21:20 - Boardgame Showcase 44:0 - Back The Board 47:25 - Outro Follow us on Instagram @boardgamer.world Don't forget to subscribe!
- Ep.10 I'm Back! (00:38:15)
Boardgamer welcomes 'the return of Tim' with a brand new episode and a brand new format! This week, they're diving into everything board games with a mix of reviews, industry news, delicious pairings, and hidden gems. Join them for their Game of the Week, tackle a listener question, and get the scoop on the latest happenings. Let them know what you think of the new format in the comments - they want your feedback! 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Announcements 04:05 - Game Of The Week 08:45 - Community Question 11:52 - Table Top News 16:28 - Boardgame & Brew 19:51 - Boardgame Showcase 36:00 - Back The Board 37:41 - Outro
- Ep.9 Theming vs. Gameplay - Do Mechanics or Themes Drive the Board Game Experience? (00:39:00)
In this weeks episode, Matt discusses with Jake whether mechanics or a theme drive a good board game and which is suited for different gamers: What mechanics or themes are your favourite? What games cover mechanics really well and which themes are the most immersive? With Commentary from Jake and Matt.
- Ep.8 Ask Reddit - Will Boardgames be the next E-Sports Model? (00:31:29)
In this weeks episode, Jake goes to Reddit in search of answers to a burning question in his mind: Will board games be the next big thing? Could it grow to be like e-sports? Let's see what Reddit says. With Commentary from Jake and Matt.
- Special Episode | The Octothorpe Podcast | Singularity.exe (01:04:45)
In this very special feature episode Matt and Jake from the Boardgamer Team Sat down on a video call with Octothorpe Games Designers: Matt, Logan, and Lance, to get an inside look on their new game that is taking the crowdfunding scene by storm; Singularity.exe https://gamefound.com/en/projects/oct...
- Ep.6 Games That Go Down Well (01:08:53)
In this Episode of Boardgamer, we discuss games that we think always go down well. Each of us selects a Heavy, Medium, and Light choice. As well as an Honourable Mention as well as a Game that we think personally flops.. Agree with our suggestions? Let us know below! 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:18 - Announcements 00:03:37 - Games that go down well 00:04:26 - Tim's Light Game: Just One 00:07:53 - Jake's Choice: Century Spice Road 00:09:47 - Matt's Choice: Pokemon Splendor 00:15:05 - Matt Adds Scout 00:16:59 - AZUL Splits The Team 00:18:26 - Medium Game Choives 00:18:37 - Tim's Medium Game Choice: Architects Of The West Kingdom 00:22:37 - Jake's Medium Game Choice: Sleeping Gods 00:30:12 - Matt's Medium Game Choice: Dominion 00:35:06 - Medium Round Up 00:35:32 - Honourable Mentions 00:43:58 - The Flops 00:55:56 - Tim's Heavy Game Choice: The Castles of Burgundy 00:59:45 - Jake's Game Choice: Captain Sonar 01:01:58 - Matt's Heavy Game Choice: Maravaibo 01:04:49 - Review 01:07:56 - Game of the week
- Ep.4 Hype Train Boarding Now: 2024's Board Game Landscape (01:17:29)
In this episode the team had to meet remotely, yet they got stuck into discussing games that they are looking forward to for the upcoming year.
- Ep.5 Meeple Masterclass - Mastering the Art of Teaching Board Games (00:54:54)
Join us in this episode of Meeple Masterclass where we dive deep into the art of teaching board games! We'll be sharing our battle-tested tips and tricks on how to make sure your next game night goes smoothly, from explaining the rules like a pro to keeping everyone engaged. We'll also be swapping some good and bad teaching experiences, so you can learn from both our triumphs and our fails. Plus, we'll be discussing where we go to sharpen our own teaching skills, so you can become a Meeple Master yourself! Whether you're a seasoned board gamer or a newbie looking to level up your teaching game, this episode is for you!
- Ep.3 - BOARDGAMER - Buried Treasures & Overhyped Duds (00:42:58)
In this episode of BOARDGAMER, Matt, Tim, and Jake discuss Buried Treasures & Overhyped Duds: Unearthing the Good & Not so Good of Board Games.
- Ep.2 BOARDGAMER - 2023 Rewind: Hits, Misses, & Hidden Gems (01:06:37)
Join Matt, Tim, and Jake for an insightful hour-long journey into the world of board gaming and tabletop adventures! In this episode we delve into the highs and lows of their gaming experiences from the past year.
- Ep.1 BOARDGAMER - The MVP: The Website That Will Change How You Play Board Games (00:27:19)
In this episode, we're beyond excited to unveil our new website, specifically designed to transform the way you experience board games and the community. Ready to revolutionise your board game journey? Dive deep with us as we reveal some of the features that will transform how you connect and discover games! Get ready to roll the dice on a whole new way to engage with your favourite hobby!