Best Best Kickstarter Boardgames Podcasts (2024)

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The Bucket List Series - Entry Level Games with Luke, Craig & Jay 43:07

13d ago43:07

43:07

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…

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Episode 57: Loser Talk - World Boardgaming Championships 2024 1:42:39

28d ago1:42:39

1:42:39

In this Loser Talk episode the Double D's discuss their experience at the 2024 World Boardgaming Championships and talk about the games and all the other shenanigans that went on.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Previews, Prototypes and Playtests... Oh My! 1:13:25

1M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

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…

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More Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Even Hotter Takes! 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

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 prev…

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Episode 56: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Worker Placement Games 56:23

2M ago56:23

56:23

Darin and Daron list twelve of their favorite worker placement games.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Meow You're Talking! We Chat to Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel! 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

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…

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Just One More Thing... The UK Games Expo Wrap Up Featuring Eric Lang! 1:29:12

3M ago1:29:12

1:29:12

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 designe…

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UK Games Expo 2024 Preview featuring War of the Worlds: One More Day! 47:28

4M ago47:28

47:28

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 overwh…

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Pandora Celeste Emergency Protocol Initiated! We Talk to Mike from Guntower Games! 41:38

4M ago41:38

41:38

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…

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Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Hot Takes! 41:08

4M ago41:08

41:08

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…

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Episode 55: Loser Talk - DDCON 2024 1:19:54

5M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

The Double D's discuss the games and shenanigans that took place during DDCON 2024.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Back of the Net! We Talk to Vicente from Sunday League Games 29:12

5M ago29:12

29:12

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 'bea…

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Just the Two of Us... 2 Player Games Special! 40:22

6M ago40:22

40:22

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 bee…

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Aire We Go Again! - Chatting Airecon '24 with Founder Mark Cooke & Rodney from Watch It Played 49:42

7M ago49:42

49:42

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 …

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Airecon 2024 Preview with Laurie from SDR Games! 45:59

8M ago45:59

45:59

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 publ…

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Episode 54: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2023 1:30:01

8M ago1:30:01

1:30:01

In this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games that they played for the first time in 2023. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2023.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Meet Your Table Flipping Champions... Airecon AC West 2023 Special! 42:56

9M ago42:56

42:56

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 rolli…

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Episode 53: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Animal Games 52:35

10M ago52:35

52:35

Super groupie and bear lover Bill is back to help pick the top 12 animal games with the Double D'sBy Board Games Are For Losers

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Spooky Scary Board Games - Our Top 5 Games to Play at Halloween! 1:05:02

11M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

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 favouri…

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Episode 52: Loser Talk - World Boardgaming Championships 2023 1:19:18

11M ago1:19:18

1:19:18

In this Loser Talk episode the Double D's discuss their experience at the 2023 World Boardgaming Championships and talk about the games and all the other shenanigans that went on.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Spreading Our Wings with Wingspan! 40:18

12M ago40:18

40:18

In this episode we look at one of the big hitters in the board game world; Wingspan! Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave and published by Stonemaier Games in 2019, Wingspan captured the hearts of the board gaming world with its easy to learn but difficult to master mechanics. The game's stunning artwork, provided by Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo, Natalia…

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We're Storming the Castles of Burgundy! 35:11

1y ago35:11

35:11

In this episode we're taking a trip to rural France once more as we look at 2011's Castles of Burgundy! Designed by Stefan Feld and illustrated by Julien Delval and Harald Lieske, there is much debate as to how this one looks versus how it plays! Quite coincidentally we're releasing this just as backers have started to receive their new and improve…

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It's Time to get Fired Up for Flamecraft! 37:13

1y ago37:13

37:13

In this episode of the Bucket List Board Gamers we implore you to grab some meat, toast, potions, leaves, gems and most importantly anvils, and join us as we discuss Flamecraft from Cardboard Alchemy and Lucky Duck. Designed by Manny Vega and beautifully illustrated by Sandra Tang, Flamecraft sees the players vying to collect the most points as the…

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Episode 51: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Games That Are Easy To Teach 58:57

1y ago58:57

58:57

The Double D's are back after a long hiatus with a list of twelve games that can be taught quickly and easily.By Board Games Are For Losers

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A Feast for Odin... and Your Ears! 27:24

1y ago27:24

27:24

Braid up your beard, climb aboard your Longship and set sail for Valhalla with us, as this episode we discuss A Feast for Odin! A Feast for Odin is a points driven, worker placement romp through the life and times of a Norman tribe, these days more commonly known as Vikings! With multiple routes to victory, will you end up with a cornucopia of reso…

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Throwing Axes at Sharks... UKGE 2023 Special! 56:40

1y ago56:40

56:40

Now the dust has settled, the pieces have been packed away and most importantly everyone had a chance to look at their purchases, the Bucket List Board Gamers talk about their experience at UKGE! On this episode Jay, Drew, Nick and Craig discuss the event and the games they enjoyed playing, including Lorcana, Rome in a Day, Meteor Heroes, Blood on …

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Here Today, Carcassonne Tomorrow! 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

32:17

In our debut episode we kick off with the quintessential introductory game of Carcassonne! Kick back, relax, lay your tiles, place your Meeples and just have a bloody good time in general! We also discuss the numerous expansions and reimplementations, and talk about other similar suitable 'introductory' games for those keen to get into the hobby or…

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Episode 50: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Chris and Meagan Play with the Double D's 1:33:16

1+ y ago1:33:16

1:33:16

In their 50th episode Darin and Daron welcome special guests Chris and Meagan to the show. The Double D's attempt to convince them that board games aren't just for losers by picking the perfect game to play with them.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 49: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2022 1:23:30

1+ y ago1:23:30

1:23:30

In this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games that they played for the first time in 2022. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2022.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 48: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Kickstarter Games 1:12:57

2y ago1:12:57

1:12:57

In this episode, Darin and Daron welcome special guest Max Jamelli back to the show to talk about the best (and worst) Kickstarter games. Also, Max's game Lords of Baseball is now live on Kickstarter! Listen to the episode to find out how to get Board Games Are For Losers promo cards when you back it.…

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Episode 47: Loser Talk - World Boardgaming Championships 2022 1:04:44

2y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

In this Loser Talk episode the Double D's discuss their experience at the 2022 World Boardgaming Championships and talk about some of the games they played there.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 46: Loser Talk - The Double D's Top 10 Games 1:09:54

2y ago1:09:54

1:09:54

For the first time ever, Darin and Daron list their top 10 games of all time! In addition, they try to guess each other's list, and their wives try to guess as well.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 45: Double D's Drive By - June 2022 53:58

2+ y ago53:58

53:58

In this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes So Clover, Brew, Azul Summer Pavilion, Mystic Paths, Holly Jolly, and Space Park. In addition, they answer a listener question about house rules in games.…

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Episode 44: Double D's Drive By - March 2022 49:35

2+ y ago49:35

49:35

In this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Under Falling Skies, Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game, New York Zoo, Wits and Wagers, Dice Forge, and Jabba's Palace.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 43: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2021 1:35:34

2+ y ago1:35:34

1:35:34

In this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games out of the ones they played for the first time in 2021. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year, and Daron discusses his experience at PAX Unplugged 2021.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 42: Double D's Drive By - November 2021 48:37

3y ago48:37

48:37

In this episode of the Double D's Drive By, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Lost Ruins of Arnak, Decrypto, Welcome To, King of Tokyo, Horrified, and The Coldest Night. Also, the Double D's answer a "listener" question about the longest game they'v…

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Episode 41: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Jen Plays with the Double D's 1:13:31

3y ago1:13:31

1:13:31

In this episode Darin and Daron welcome special guest Jen to the show. The Double D's attempt to convince her that board games aren't just for losers by picking the perfect game for her.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 40: Loser Talk - WBC DDCon 2021 Recap 1:02:37

3y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

In this Loser Talk episode the Double D's discuss how they organized a DDCon event when the 2021 World Boardgaming Championships were canceled. They recap their experience and talk about some of the games they played there. Also, Bill loves bears!By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 39: Double D's Drive By - July 2021 46:43

3y ago46:43

46:43

In this episode of the Double D's Drive By, special guest Danique joins Darin and Daron to talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Hallertau, The Taverns of Tiefenthal, The Key: Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land, Fantasy Realms, Shadow Hunters, and Treasure Hunter.…

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Episode 38: Double D's Drive By - June 2021 55:33

3+ y ago55:33

55:33

After a brief hiatus the Double D's are back with a new segment for the podcast. During a Double D's Drive By episode, Darin and Daron talk about several games they've played recently that might not otherwise make it onto the show. This episode includes Lucky Numbers, Pan Am, The Ancient World, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, Arraial, and of course…

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Episode 37: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Digital Board Games 1:09:31

3+ y ago1:09:31

1:09:31

In this episode, the Double D's welcome super groupie Bill back to the show to discuss their favorite digital board game implementations.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 36: Loser Talk - The Best and Worst of 2020 1:10:38

3+ y ago1:10:38

1:10:38

In this episode Darin and Daron pick the best and worst games out of the ones they played for the first time in 2020. In addition, they review their gaming statistics for the year and discuss how the pandemic changed the way they played.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 35: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Games To Give At Holiday Gift Exchanges 55:41

4y ago55:41

55:41

In this episode of The Double D's Dirty Dozen, special guest Danique joins Darin and Daron in picking several games costing less than $25 that would make good gifts during holiday gift exchanges.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 34: The Losers Pick A Winner - Space Base 1:08:38

4y ago1:08:38

1:08:38

In this episode, Darin and Daron welcome previous guest Max Jamelli back to the show to discuss the popular game Space Base.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 33: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Our Favorite Games To Bling Out 48:09

4y ago48:09

48:09

In this episode of The Double D's Dirty Dozen, special guest Howie joins Darin and Daron in picking their favorite games to bling out with mostly unnecessary component upgrades and additions.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 32: Look Who's A Loser Now! - Glenn Plays with the Double D's 2:06:23

4y ago2:06:23

2:06:23

In this episode Darin and Daron welcome special guest and board gaming newcomer Glenn to the show. In an extra challenging installment of Looks Who's A Loser Now, the Double D's attempt to convince him that board games aren't just for losers by picking several games for him to play with his family during the ongoing pandemic quarantine.…

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Episode 31: That's Ridiculous! - Danique's Notes 39:29

4y ago39:29

39:29

In this episode of That's Ridiculous, Danique shares the notes that she took while listening to the very first episode of Board Games Are For Losers. In addition, we learn that Daron has since bought an item that was previously discussed on That's Ridiculous, and that Darin is a closet candle hoarder.…

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Episode 30: Double D's Dirty Dozen - Best Games to Play Outside 42:42

4y ago42:42

42:42

In this episode the Double D's introduce a new segment to the podcast, The Double D's Dirty Dozen, in which they each list six games that fit a particular topic. The topic for this episode is "Best Games to Play Outside."By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 29: The Losers Pick A Winner - Biblios 54:01

4+ y ago54:01

54:01

While still under quarantine, the Double D's remotely welcome special guest Bill to the podcast. They play a game of Biblios using Tabletop Simulator and discuss there feelings on this episode of Losers Pick A Winner.By Board Games Are For Losers

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Episode 28: The Losers Pick A Winner - Best Games to Play While Quarantined 44:27

4+ y ago44:27

44:27

In this episode of Losers Pick A Winner the Double D's each pick six games that they recommend for people that are looking for new board games to play while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.By Board Games Are For Losers

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