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Sheffield Board Gamers Podcast 56 - Gaia Project Expansion and Manorcon 2024
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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 Fleet Bitoku Fractured Sky Tiny Epic Dungeons Space Station Phoenix…
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Episode 55 - UK Games Expo 24 Review
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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's Not A Hat!By sheffieldboardgamers
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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 NotesBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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 HanamakojiBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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 Chimera Seasons Doctor Who - Time of the Daleks Doctor Who - Battle For The Universe…
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Rick and Traceys top 10 board games of all time
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Rick lists his top 10 board games of all time. He also goes through Traceys top 10 favourites.By sheffieldboardgamers
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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 celebrate our main full length Podcast reaching 50 epsiodes long.…
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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 - what would I buy? Criteria - The rules and dedicated miniatures must be available to buy for Christmas 2023 an…
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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.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2k69KENvQNc1FTObM5uGlgBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Episode 50 - Anniversary Epic Special
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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. Games discussed - Rome In A Day Zooloretto Red Cathedral Blue Moon City San Marco Oathsworn Meadow Spots The L Gam…
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Episode 49 - The Golden Age of Board Games
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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 AgeBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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 Searching for Synergies Via Nebula Fair Means of FoulBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Podcast Episode 47 - Campaign Games
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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 WitchcraftBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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 RosesBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Episode 45 -UK Games Expo 2023 Special
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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 TimeBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Episode 44 - Everybody Wins and Spiel Des Jahres Nominees.
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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 - Tapestry Earth Dead Mans Draw Mysterium ParkBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Sheffield Board Gamers Podcast Episode 43 - Travel Games
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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!By sheffieldboardgamers
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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 RoasterBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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 Ra ArkosaBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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- Jaws of the LionBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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 CatsBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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 WaterdeepBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Episode 37 - Tabletop Gaming Live ’22
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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 Vegas ByzanzBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Episode 36 - Board games which require apps
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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 LudwigBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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 Royal VisitBy sheffieldboardgamers
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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.net/ https://netrunnerdb.com/ https://alwaysberunning.net/tournaments/3309/uk-nationals-2022-main-event…
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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 & SignalBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Episode 32 - Heavy Games and Co-ops
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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 discussed - Food Chain Magnate Power Grid Kanban The Captain Is Dead Atlantis Rising Alien - Fate of the Nostromo Hor…
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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 strategies and tips for playing. Whether you are a super fan or have never played before, this episode is packed wi…
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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 SliceBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Episode 29 - Narrative Games and Kickstarters
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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 - Tainted Grail Sleeping Gods Fields of Green Bloody Inn.By sheffieldboardgamers
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Sheffield Board Games Club Episode 28 - Games From 2012
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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!By sheffieldboardgamers
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Sheffield Board Games Club Episode 27 - Christmas Family Games
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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 discussed - Clank in Space! 7 Wonders: Architects Tramways Samurai Keyforge…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 26 - City Building
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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.By sheffieldboardgamers
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This month, Rick and Tom Lovewell from Redwell Games chat about board games. We talk about Exit the Game: The Sacred Temple, So Clover, Forbidden Island, Subatomic and Kill Team V2. We also have a chat about gifting board games.By sheffieldboardgamers
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This month Rick and Samuel discuss some games we have played recently. Then we talk about the top 3 games which we first played at the club, which really impressed us! We talk about - Ticket to Ride - 25th Anniversary Edition Aquatica Cosmic Frog OceansBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 23
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Tom Coldron and Tom Lovewell both attended the UK Games Expo this year so they discuss the games on show and talk about the experience of attending. We talk about lots of games including Die of the Dead (Radical 8 Games) Wee Whimsical Creatures (Stuff by Bez) Magnate (James Naylor) Sandwich Masters (Big Punch Studios) The Pyramid of Khufu (Fenrir G…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 22
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Rick talks to the Steel City Snufflegators! A group of enthusiastic Keyforge players based in Sheffield, I talk to Simon, James and Pete about the game, gaming in Sheffield and their online and offline group. Youtube link https://youtube.com/channel/UCO-Mb2Qm0ETSptY6eejrVpA Podcast link https://anchor.fm/captain-keyforge…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 21
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Tom Coldron, Tom Lovewell and Rick chat about board games. We talk about Kickstarters Pilfering Pandas and the Isle of Cats expansion. We talk about games we have played recently including Search for Planet X, Stuffed Fables, Chronicles of Crime (1900 and 1400!) and The Fugitive. Then we have a chat about abstract games.…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 20
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Rick is joined by Tom Lovewell and Tom Coldron. We discuss games we have played recently which include Ticket to Ride, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Tak, Zombie Teenz Evolution, Battletech (Mechwarrior) and Carnegie. We also have a tongue-in-cheek discussion about the worst board games in our collections, and Tom C gives us an impromptu Train Drivers quiz! …
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 19
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This month, Rick is joined by special guest Matt from the Board Game Bollocks Youtube channel. We talk about the hard work which goes into making videos, and we talk about games we have played recently which are Cyclades, Rococo, Builders Duel and Isle of Cats. We also chat about our favourite dexterity games. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpdY…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 18
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We have a special guest this month, we speak to Nicky Thomas-Davies who is the Board Game Sales and Marketing Manager at Thames and Kosmos UK. Tom and Rick discuss games we have played, including Pandemic: Hot Zone, Tinners Trail, Star Wars Unlock and Unmatched- Battle of Legends. We also discuss games where you don't need to share any components. …
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 17
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Rick, Tom Lovewell and Tom Coldron discuss board games. We talk about My City, Glasgow, Mysterium Park, Takenoko and Dice Forge. We then have a chat about our favourite board game apps. www.redwellgames.comBy sheffieldboardgamers
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 16
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This month Rick is joined by Scott and we discuss board games we have been playing recently. We talk about Chronicles of Crime, Dinogenics, Tiny Epic Dinosaurs, Majesty and Crown of Emara. We then discuss our favourite 6 player games.By sheffieldboardgamers
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 15
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This month we speak to Ellie Dix who runs The Dark Imp. We talk about how she works to design family friendly games that will also appeal to hobby gamers. Rick and Tom discuss games we have played recently which are Memoir 44, Magic the Gathering, Chess and Kennerspiel winner The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine. We also have a quick chat about conv…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 14
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This month, Rick is joined by Tom Coldron and Tom Lovewell. We talk about games we have played recently and Tom L chats to Thibaut Devigne and Zoromeya about their recently released game Houses of Knowledge. We also discuss the new Spiel Des Jahres nominees and our favourite games from the awards past. BGG Houses of Knowledge http://redwellgames.co…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 13
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Rick and Samuel discuss games we have been playing, including Twilight Struggle, Kingdomino, Sobek and Dragonheart. We also talk about choose your own adventure books. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12333/twilight-struggle https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/204583/kingdomino https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/67185/sobek https://boardgamegee…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 12
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In this episode, Tom Lovewell, Tom Coldron and Rick discuss boardgaming while under lockdown. Tom L interviews Dave Wetherall while at Airecon and we discuss his games which include High Low Zero, Rockpool and KaleidoCards. Also, Rick tells us about his plays of Valletta and Tom L talks about Warren Wars. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/218920/…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 11
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A very special episode today, Rick is joined by Tom Coldron who has a game called Categorickell on Kickstarter and Mark Dainty who runs Not Bored Gaming Youtube channel. We discuss games we have played recently including Taj Mahal, Isle of Cats, Horrified and Nemesis. Tom then tells us about the Kickstarter game he has designed using the ELL deck (…
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Sheffield Board Games Club Podcast Episode 10
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In this episode Samuel, Rick and Tom Lovewell from Redwell Games discuss board games Ethnos, Underwater Cities and Zombie Kids. Tom and Samuel tell us about playtesting new games and Rick and Samuel tell us about board gaming books The Board Game Book Volume 1 and It's All A Game - A Short History of Board Games. Our question of the week is 'Does e…
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