Everybody loves a good quiz, don't they?

Well, here is our first (and maybe even last) attempt at one, as Quizmaster Craig hosts a knock-down, drag-out brawl pitting Podcasters Vs. Publishers!

Who will reign supreme after 4 rounds of devilish deduction? Find out now!

Thank you to from Mike from Huff No More and Lee from Molinarius Games, please check out their websites for more information on their great games and upcoming projects!

We'll also be speaking to Mike in a future episode so keep an ear out for that too!

Enjoy!

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• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

The Dragon has been slain, and underneath its lifeless corpse lies a mountain of riches the likes of which you have never seen.

You shoot a glance to the other members of your party, each person covetously scanning the pile of goodies with envious eyes... then you dive in to claim what is yours!

Split the Hoard is a game that plays out in those moments immediately after victory, where everyone in the party wants to fill up their swag bag with the items best suited to them; be it potions, equipment, straight up gold, or something else completely.

We talked to game creator Marc Kenobi about Split the Hoard, where the idea came from, how he got into board gaming and what might be next!

**Important Information**

You can back Split the Hoard on Kickstarter NOW (and until the 24th October) by following this link:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/split-the-hoard

You can also find out more information about Marc, and his other projects by visiting Storymakergames.com.

If you are a fan of tabletop roleplaying games, check out EN Publishing too!

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

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 gaming.

Whether it be alluring visuals, tasty tactility or an effortless teach, Luke, Craig and Jay explain their two picks, then vote to decide which three games take the first slots on the prestigious... Bucket List Board Gamers Bucket List of Board Games!

We're still working on the name...

Apologies to our Patreons, this was recorded before you very generously joined so there is no shout-out in this episode, but we love you all the same!

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We wouldn't advertise something we weren't massively fond of, and a lot of the Bucket List Board Gamers have Meeple Design artwork and apparel, and Jay wouldn't be able to get through these huge editing sessions without at least one cup of Hero's Upgrade coffee by his side at all times.

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• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

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 the Snake Oil Salesman Doc Cheetham AKA Jerry from Risible himself to talk about his game!

But enough waffle, if you want to know what we thought of them all, all you have to do is hit play!

**Important Information**

Below is all the info you need about the games we discussed in this episode!

'A Cure for What Ails You' by Risible Games
Risible Games Website
A Cure for What Ails You Kickstarter Preview (Live now and ending on Halloween!)
A Cure for What Ails You on BGG

'Survive Alive' by Scharf Games
Schnarf Games Website
Survive Alive on Gamefound (Campaign has now closed but check out the Gamefound for potential late pledges)
Survive Alive on BGG

'Divide & Conker' by No Drinks on the Table
No Drinks on the Table Website
Divide & Conker Kickstarter Preview (Live now and running until the 27th September!)
Divide & Conker on BBG

'Light Speed Arena' by Tablescope
Tablescope Website
Light Speed Arena Pre-Order Page
Light Speed Arena on BGG

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

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 previous Hot Takes episode, go and check it out first as there may be a few spoilers in here!

**Advertisement**

As you may have heard in the episode, we are proud affiliates of Meeple Design and Meeple Coffee, who sell gorgeous gamer-related artwork and gorgeous gamer-related coffee, respectively.

We wouldn't advertise something we weren't massively fond of, and a lot of the Bucket List Board Gamers have Meeple Design artwork and apparel, and Jay wouldn't be able to get through these huge editing sessions without at least one cup of Hero's Upgrade coffee by his side at all times.

By using the links below to buy your merch and high quality coffee beans/grounds, you'll also be supporting the channel and a small business, so it's a win-win-win situation.

Meeple Design - https://meepledesign.com/?ref=BLBG

Meeple Coffee - https://www.meeplecoffee.co.uk/?ref=BLBG

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

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 from Stalingrad Z', which came second only to Frosthaven in OnTableTop's Best Board Game award in 2023, may want to listen in, and find out how they can go from battling Zombies in the midst of World War 2, to taking on hoards of vermin just prior to the French Revolution!

So, hit the 'Paws' button on whatever you're doing, perhaps grab a Cat-puccino (or a Meowtini if it's after 5pm) and enjoy!

The Cats of Mont Saint Michel is set to go live on Gamefound on the 6th August, if you'd like to find out more, you can follow along on Gamefound right now for regular updates and discussions.

You can also find out more information on how to purchase other Raybox Games over on their website (www.rayboxgames.com)

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

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 designer, and all round genuinely nice guy Eric Lang about his new Game 'Life in Reterra', and a little bit of information about the upcoming Mass Effect Board Game.

Huge thanks to UKGE for giving us the opportunity to attend and speak to so many brilliant people!

**Important Information**

Below are the details of some of the people we mentioned in this episode!

The Secret Lair @ The Stone Beck Pub
D&D Sessions mentioned by Jay!

Life in Reterra by Eric Lang

The Offline Gamer

War of the Worlds: One More Day

Geeky Meeples 3D Printing

Schnarf Games (Survive Alive)

Paverson Games (Luthier: The Art of the Instrument & Distilled)

Guntower Games (Pandora Celeste)

Earth Former Games

Take the Throne on Gamefound

Tablescope Games (Light Speed Arena)

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

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 overwhelmed and outline the new rules surrounding the Bring and Buy, amongst other things.

Check it out, and be sure to come and say hello if you spot us at the convention!

**Important Information**

Here's all the info relating to what we discussed in the episode.

Cosy Chaos with Dani Standing and Cosy Boardgames
Sunday 10-12 - Piazza Rooms 5-7 - Meeple Theatre

The Offline Gamer Unofficial Annotated Map
The official UKGE Map doesn't have all the stallholders names printed ON the map, but this one from TOG does!

War of the Worlds: One More Day
Hall: 1
Stand: 191

Geeky Meeples 3D Printing
Hall: 2
Stand: 337

Schnarf Games (Survive Alive)
Hall: 2
Stand: 353

Kugo
Hall: 1
Stand: 278

Paverson Games (Luthier: The Art of the Instrument & Distilled)
Hall: 1
Stand: 726

Alley Cat Games
Hall: 1
Stand: 714

Guntower Games (Pandora Celeste)
Hall: 2
Stand: 381

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard