We’re Not Wizards Board Game Podcast

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Welcome to We’re Not Wizards. We talk about Tabletop, Board Games, Card Games and sometimes TTRPGs and D and D. We chat about games we’ve been playing and what we think. We have a huge back catalogue of interviews with people from the tabletop industry. Sometimes there will be…

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Oct 18, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

S11E570 Barkane 2 - The Vision of Edinboooorgh With Extra Pronounciashun

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fightinabox/barkane2 So you don't forget what this episode is actually about. Seppy is back to chat about Barkane 2, Mind Sweeper and then some Flintlock from Floodgate. Yup, we've finally managed to make him into a marketing person. That's an island in the sea of nonsense, including Vision Quest, some Warchest, plus a chat about Queens Gambit and forced nostalgia. 0:00…
Oct 10, 2026 · 55 min

S11E569 - FREE PARKING at Tyneside Games Expo with Jack Pope

www.tynesidegamesexpo.co.uk Joined by Jack Pope who I know as one of the cool cats from Flick Fleet who is here to talk about the Tyneside Games Expo, which is on 17th - 18th October. It's a new venture and another exciting excuse to go somewhere with a group of people and play lots of games and have fun. We chat about Flick Fleet and its new expansion coming to Gamefound soon, before chatting about running your…
Oct 1, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

S11 E568 - The Presence - Sam Gullman - Purple Lantern Games

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/purplelantern/the-presence-blood-and-betrayal-reprint Joined by Sam Gullman from Purple Lantern Games to chat about horror, tension, presence puns and how to create a horror game out of card board. Spoilers for the Babadook and The Sixth Sense. Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review…
Sep 19, 2026 · 2 hr 11 min

S11 E567 Shurely Shome Mishtake, It's AIREGONE Laddie. Tabletaps Aff At Tabletop Scotland

Join us for this glorious episode of We're Not Wizards for the number 567, where we chat about Airecon going and then what went down at Tabletop Scotland. Playing Spokes and demoing games and then what Luke has been playing and the use of Chat GPT when designing games. Seen Canary 0:00 Airecon 5:00 TTS 16:00 Spokes 26:00 Paul Demoing 32:00 demoing 37:00 Luke gaming 59:00 Avalon 01:00:00 Micropolis 1:17:00 Isle of…
Aug 15, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

S11 E566 - Tabletop Scotland 2026 Preview - David Wright & Gemma Harper

Delighted once again to be joined by David and Gemma from Tabletop Scotland to chat about everything that will be happening at this years event. There was the usual carnage. https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ for all the information that you need on this most excellent of events. Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on…

Earlier episodes (195)

Aug 5, 2026 S11 E565 The Big Box Wonderous Creatures ad-Vantage
Luke and Richard are back to chat games, storage, Vantage, Wonderous Creatures and the Trials of Maya ridiculous efforts.. 0:00 Blackadder 05.10 Nephews 14:15 Wonderous Creatures 32:10 Vantage / Duel of Meloch 50:00 Box storage 1:00:00 Trials of Maya 01:05:00 New Angeles 01:25:00 Staying in podcast - Listen here 01:33:00 tyneside game expo game 01:34:00 Standard Tabletop V-Log…
Jun 27, 2026 S11 E564 - UKGE - The Eating Chips on a Bin Episode
Richard goes to UKGE for the first time and spends it spreading joy while demoing. Luke searches for the game of the show and ends up DNUP. They both had a really good time. Make sure to check out Bryan's app in the links below if you like your Lego Train sets. 8:00 Cold open 13:00 World Cup 23:00 UKGE 27:00 Garner Hotel Birmingham South East 34:00 More UKGE 46:00 Press Event Who? 49:00 Would He Go Back? 50:00…
May 15, 2026 S11 E563 - Seppy Yoon May Have Reached The End of the Line.
Seppers is back to talk about End of The line after we chat about words meaning other things, King Charles, Mother Theresa, and then chat a little bit about Dungeon Crawler Carl, Energy Empires and Threaded. And we're laughing a lot. So maybe kick back and enjoy three friends mucking about and forgetting this is about board games. Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with…
May 5, 2026 S11 E562 Mark Swanson - Odd Bird Games - FLOCKERS!
Joining us today is former guest Mark Swanson, returning like a migrating Gueest to come honk to us all about his game all about Maverick's wingman from Top Gun. Or words to that effect. Its all about that Goose, no filler. So please check out the campaign below, and give it a look see and check out everything else Mark will have you playing from his Odd Bird website.. you lovely bunch of Flockers.…
Mar 26, 2026 S11 E561 Airecon 2026 Report (Gluten & Dairy Free)
Richard is back from beyond the wall visiting the Harrowed Gate and its Gathering of Card boards and pieces. Lots to chat about, from teaching rules very badly, to fire alarms and daring escapes plus games, lots of games. 1:00 Gluten and Milk 5:15 Lion witch and the wardrobe 6.45 Airecon - The Cairn Hotel 20:45 RKHARD 24:00 Press Event 26:15 Star Wars Unlimited 30:00 Fart in the Clocktower 35:00 Food Trucks 40:00…
Feb 20, 2026 S11 E560 He-Man, Editing, Mark Cooke from Airecon
Mark Cooke is back to chat about Airecon 2026. Which is a big task to organise. Almost as big as how much we had to edit out of the episode. Links of Note https://www.airecon.co.uk/ Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on your podcast catcher of choice. Also, please let someone else know about our show, as…
Jan 31, 2026 S11 E559 Arydia, Manipulate and Vampires.
So the First Episode of Season 11 and our tenth year of recording and we're off to a cracking start to get the show taken off the air for good. We chat a lot of nonsense as per usual and then get into discussing games, the Leder split, and asking to review older games. Enjoy. 30:00 Arydia 48:00 Manipulate 01:05:00 Reviewing Older Games 01:11:00 Galactic Cruise BGA 01:16:30 Vampire Masquerade : Vendetta 01:37:00…
Dec 20, 2025 S10 E558 - We're Not Wizards Game Of The Year Episode
It's here. Our essential Game of the Year edition. The list of games that made us glad that we're part of the hobby. Not all of these games were released in 2025, but you can guarantee that in some way, shape or form, they made our year a good one. So sit back, relax and enjoy. 08:30 Mushroom sort, Rivet Wars, Deep Rock Galactic, Fate of the Fellowship 18:45 Middle Ages, Star Wars Unlimited, Flesh & Blood TCG,…
Dec 17, 2025 S10 EP557 - Seppy Yoon - Fight In a Box - Stranger Things Got Chills, They're Multiplying..
Seppy is back from Fight In A Box to chat about his recent adventures so this leads us to Tangent, Chat, Laugh and talk about Games and AI and why Stranger Things is the new Grease. 01:00 Kaiser Cucumber 10:15 Being No.1 in Podcasts 13:00 Mainstreaming you game for sales 23:00 Simon Sinek 30:00 Ay Eye.. 41:00 Keeping the Creative Spark going. 47:00 Barkane 49:00 Naughty or Knights 51:00 Entertainment Consumption…
Nov 18, 2025 S10 Ep556 Board Game NuMedia, Crowded Nazguls, Cardboard Retreats and EmGameScoring
Joined by EmGameScoring to chat all about being involved in the latest hotness of this new Instagram media stuff, which I’m not convinced will take off. However they are doing very well in the space and so I thought it was definitely worth a chat about the new BG media landscape, and why you simply can’t have all the Nazgul in one space.
Nov 3, 2025 S10 Ep555 - The Quick October Round Up With Guards and Bees in Space and AC West
A short sharp shock of games and fun for your consideration and enjoyment. We chat about some game, oh yes we do. BEEES INNNN SPAAAAAAACE 0:00 Guards of Traitors Toll https://greyfornow.com/collections/guards-of-traitors-toll 04:10 zero 200 hours https://greyfornow.com/collections/02-hundred-hours 09:20 Carnivales 10:00 Golden Demon Winner…
Oct 16, 2025 S10 EP 554 Ross Thompson - Nobles, Crowdfunding and the Best of Times..
Joined by the newest Gama Board Member and all round good man, Ross Thompson as we chat with him about his involvement in the SCA, some chat about crowdfunding, paints, a little Star Wars. Let&#39;s face it, we&#39;re in a restaurant catching up and eating burritos, and you just happen to be listening in.…
Sep 5, 2025 S10 Ep553 Dear August. Painting Pens in the Middle Ages
Luke and Richard chat about painting with pens, eventually, after they can hear each other. Also games they’ve played, disappointment, The Old King’s Crown, Middle Ages, and everything below.Intro 0:00Brandon Haines &amp; Editing 11:00Painting Minis with Pens 14:00 Carnivale - TT Combat 34:00Tabletop Scotland…
Aug 12, 2025 S10 Episode 552 - Tabletop Scotland Preview Episode
Joined by David ’Mostly’ Wright and Gemma ’The Terror’ Harper, we chat about what to expect when you come to Tabletop Scotland this year. www.tabletopscotland.co.ukOur Links of NoteIf you…
Jul 29, 2025 S10 Ep551 - Confusing Emberleaf Explanation Nolan Appreciation Episode
So this month is a bit about some films and a lot of chat about some games we've been playing including a terrible explanation of how Emberleaf from Frank West plays. 00:45 Cold Intro05:00 Roald Dahl09:30 Odyssey 24:00 Scarface 1920 Redzen Games 38:00 Trial Learning Games…
Jun 13, 2025 S10 EP550 - UKGE - The Big Robot Battle Report
Luke is back from UKGE and regales his tails of mice and cheese. We chat about Bot Wars, Fin Span, Ofrenda. Plus some other usual nonsense. 07:00 UKGE 13:00 Greedy Scalpers20:15 Cheese Thief <a href="https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294175/cheese-thief">https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/294175/cheese-thief</a>…
May 19, 2025 S10 Ep 549 - Red Mug Games Interview
Daniel Carter-Hope and Paul Williams join Richard to chat about making films, filming films, why the film industry has changed and why you should be spending time playing Haunted Heist. A spooky RPG about committing crime from beyond the veil. LINKS of NOTE…
May 10, 2025 S10 EP 548 - Don’t Mention The T Word
A rather bursting episode where in times of spring an old man&#39;s attention turns to cutting the grass, thinking about worms, playing Worms and enjoying Worms. Plus the inevitable trying to learn games to play games to garner thoughts about games.01:00 Front Garden Sitters 04:00 Intro 06:00 Community Lawnmower 13:30 Chas and Dave Snooker Loopy <a…
Apr 21, 2025 S10 Ep 547 - Andy Lewis - Polyhedron Collider
Joined by the delight that is Andy Lewis from Pickled Pepper Columbus aka Pokeybumwnk Collender aka Pneumatic Celeriac aka Polyhedron Collider We chat Airecon and Galactic Cruise and Accents and Games and Reviews and stuff. Things. I don't know. 01:30 Intro and…
Mar 28, 2025 S10 Ep 546 - Airecon and Back Again - Harrogate, Gluten and Games..
Richard and Luke regale their tales of Airecon, including cropdusting, meeting good friends and playing games for hours.. 02:30 Chef Dogs 06.45 Living in a world of Gluten 20:00 The Cairn Hotel <a href="https://strathmorehotels-thecairn.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener…
Mar 6, 2025 S10 EP545 - The Naked Hotel Etiquette Pre-Airecon Episode
Richard and Luke get together one last time before the trip to Airecon, discussing what they hope to be playing in Harrogate next week. The chat a bit about Star Trek Ascendency, Asterix, Poo Bags, and Space Gate Odyssey and Wyrmspan. And we swear a bit. 10:00 Dog Poo Warmth 13:00 Birthdays and Asterix 30:00 Altered and TCGs 32:00 Pokemon GO…
Feb 22, 2025 S10 EP544 - The One Where Ross Comes Back To Chat
Ross Thompson is back and here to chat about all things marketing and keeping it fresh, up to date and relevant. Its always a delight to have him guest on the show and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did chatting https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-thompson-52a0b844 https://www.instagram.com/almostkirk/?hl=en https://bsky.app/profile/itsrossthompson.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs…
Feb 13, 2025 S10 Ep 543 Ben Maddox - Shouting At Clouds in the BlueSky
Two oldish men spot a cloud in the BlueSky.One of them starts shouting at it and the other, well, they join in.Joined By Ben 'Bluey' Maddox to chat about I dunno, things. Stuff. Writing a book. Social media, again. How games coverage has changed. Probably just trying to get into a fight really.<br…
Feb 4, 2025 S10 Ep542 - Seppy & Kaiser Cucumber’s 3-Night Heist: Card Game & RPG
Seppy is back again to talk about their latest Kickstarter, which is like herding cats to the vets, but on the way we talk about a few other things including accents and the perils of keeping farm animals indoors. Make sure you check out the campaign WHICH IS LIVE TODAY. <br…
Jan 29, 2025 S10 Episode 541 - Mark Cooke, Airecon X and not editing
https://www.airecon.co.uk/ Delighted to be joined by Mark Cooke to chat about everything Harrogate and having the best kind of cardboard time. If you want to find out everything Airecon related then please visit the links in the show notes. Our Links of Note…
Jan 8, 2025 S10 Ep 540 - Game Of The Year Show - 2025
So here it is, our Game of the Year special to open SEASON TEN, where we talk about games that have wowed us this year. We have some honourable mentions, games we&#39;re looking forward to playing, and a special award to a company that has delivered on its quality of game this year. Notes will be updated later in the month with the game titles, but for now, here&#39;s the show notes. …
Dec 16, 2024 S9 Ep 539 Christmas Stuffing Part Two: Board Games
So you've had the Christmas stocking of nonsense, and now you're under the tree, downstairs and look at the pile of Audio presents that we've brought you to listen to.. <ul> <li>1:00 Airecon West - <a href="https://acwest.airecon.co.uk/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://acwest.airecon.co.uk/</a> </li>…
Dec 16, 2024 S9 Ep538 - Christmas Stuffing Part One: Films
So because me and Luke like to talk, I had the idea of splitting the episode into two parts. So in this first part, we chat about films and TV and some general nonsense. <ul> <li>2:00 First Monday in October </li> <li>4:00 Intro </li> <li>22:00 Mox In The Hole </li>…
Nov 13, 2024 S9 Ep 537 - Damian Senior - Senior Games - Heroes of the Shire
Joined by Damian Senior from Senior Games to talk about moving from Animation to being animated in fitness, to creating your own game and successfully launching it on Kickstarter. Please make sure to check out the links below. <a href="http://www.heroesoftheshire.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.heroesoftheshire.com</a><a…
Nov 4, 2024 S9 Ep536 I Made You a Mixtape - Danny, Micky, Gary, Ricky and Luke
Joined By Dan Hughes and Mike Dilisio to chat about their fully funded and operation kickstarter - I Made You a Mixtape. All about the joy of music nostalgia. Give the campaign a look see and immerse yourself in the wonder that is Gary Kings magnificent art work. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cabbagedan/i-made-you-a-mixtape…
Oct 17, 2024 S9 ep535 Seppy, Luke & Richard and the RelentlEssen quest for a proper Ending.
S9 ep535 Seppy is back to chat about nothing to do with https://www.fightinabox.com/ but everything to do with Kaos being cancelled, Luke chats about Essen and Richard is just being a disappointment from the first 5 seconds of the show. Essen chat starts about 55:00 minutes in. Everything else, you're on your own.. <br…
Sep 29, 2024 S9 Ep534 - Tabletop Scotland - Looot - Joyride - Alien RPG
S9 ep534 Richard recorded this one at bath time.. So on this episode we chat about Richard getting out the house and taking a look around Tabletop Scotland, playing a few games and meeting some old friends and making new enemies. We chat about Looot, Joyride, Can't Stop and Lorcana. Luke tells us all about his time GMing The Alien RPG from Free league where much fun was had. 07:30 Tabletop Scotland 19:00 What was…
Sep 23, 2024 S9 Ep533 Ori Kagan - Kagan Productions
Chatting with Ori Kagan, founder of Kagan Productions, that create crowdfunding videos for campaigns for games such as Star Realms to Skyrim. We chat about the creative process, moving from corporate to tabletop, and how he pitches, creates and tries to remain passionate about the industry. Oh, and Ori thinks chickens are the best thing ever. Of all time.. …
Sep 6, 2024 S9 EP532 Monster Hunter World - Board Game Audio Review
This review was first published on the website, which you can find on <a href="https://www.werenotwizards.co.uk/monster-hunter-world-ancient-forest-steamforged-games-review/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.werenotwizards.co.uk/monster-hunter-world-ancient-forest-steamforged-games-review/</a> Our Links of…
Aug 27, 2024 S9 Ep 531 - Bad Arcs, Bad Karmas, Blinging and Buttered Crumpets
 Hello. I pray these show notes find you well. Today we give you a bumper show with our thoughts on the new hotness, as well as some on the blinging of games, Nightmare Productions, and we answer some audience questions as well. 00:14:03 Airecon North West 00:20:14 Nightmare Productions &amp; Mr.Knizia 00:30:26…
Aug 5, 2024 S9 Ep 530 Tabletop Scotland 2024 with David Wright and Gemma Harper.
Oh my days. Chock a block with Angel Delight and Tabletop Scotland goodness as we’re joined by David and Gemma to chat about what to expect at the new venue for Scotland’s biggest Tabletop and TTRPG convention. Plus crossing that line with Gemma... Check out the link below for all the butterscotch information. Be delighted my angels.. https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ Our Links of Note If you would like to support us…
Jul 22, 2024 S9 E529 The Biden Drop Out Shane Gillis Look Alike Eating Food at The Other Place Episode
As we find out about Biden deciding to drop out of the Presidential Race while we record. We chat about conspiracy theories, Moon landings, Cartman. The shocking realisation that Luke has the Comedian Shane Gillis as a doppelganger. We then wonder how dangerous Mrs. Sunak is, why COVID isn’t great but why BGA is and why Richard plays a press and hope when playing. Then we talk about the following games. Games we…
Jun 3, 2024 S 10 E528 My Feet Hurt - Hugs Please - UKGE Special
This was a struggle because Luke was very tired after getting back from UKGE, so naturally we chat about cannibalistic chocolate bars, Role playing Games, being Bob Mortimer, and mention in passing Mark Cooke, and UK Games Expo which was something that happened. Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please give us a rating or review on your podcast…
May 9, 2024 TeeCeeGees - May The Force Of Disney Compel You
AKA The Boy who made me livid.. Not everyone is here to let you down. Unless that person is Luke Prior, who aims to let you down from the moment you start recording. Join us as we plumb the depths of light entertainment and confuse the majority of our audience with a mixture of 80s BBC comedy shows and brand new card games. We’re so cutting edge that we’re talking Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited MONTHS after it…
Apr 30, 2024 Bernie & Brendan - Dead Alive Games - Cyber Pet Quest
Joined by Bernie Lin and Brendan Kendrick to chat about the folly that is the English language, why William Brown, and launching a series of games on crowdfunding and advertising on Meta, and continuing to get the word out on your games. There is chaos on this episode from the beginning. It was very fun to record. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deadalivegames/cyber-pet-quest?ref=224q6o…
Apr 22, 2024 Yann Hilaire - Bored Game Ink - Fractal: Beyond The Void
Joined by Yann Hilaire from Bored Game Ink, we chat about the creative process involving music and creating corporate videos, before we discuss his highly successful crowdfunding campaigns which have raised close to $700k. Check out the link below for more information. Links of Note www.boredgameink.com Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please…
Apr 16, 2024 Chris Stone - Hissy Fit - Stone Age Distractions
Joined by Chris Stone from Stone Age Distractions to chat about his funded Cat in a Basket game - Hissy Fit. We chat about game designing, create a mushroom themed Deep Impact game, and why the Dog version of Hissy Fit would only need one card.. Links of Notes https://gamefound.com/en/projects/stone-age-distractions/hissyfit/products/details/35562 https://www.stoneagedistractions.com/…
Mar 26, 2024 Dan Hughes Mixed Tapes, Airecon & Take That
Luke and Richard chat with the internet Titan Dan Hughes about their new game about Mix Tapes, going to Airecon and playing some great games. We chat about Far Away, Skate Summer, World wonders, Veil of Eternity. We talk about Unfair and the Take That mechanic before discussing the woes of winning raffles, Fantasy Flight, Divinus from Lucky Duck Games and how to keep your digital game alive in the face of the…
Mar 20, 2024 Christen Randall - The No-Girlfriend Rule
Joined by Christen Randall to chat about her experiences growing up with dyslexia, being a nerd, their process for writing and how in under two years they went from first draft to being a published author in both the US and UK with their first novel - The No-Girlfriend Rule. Links of Notes Website: https://www.bychristenrandall.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/bycrandall Instagram:…
Mar 11, 2024 Randy O’Connor - RandyOGames - Numbers & Gun It!
Joined by Randy O’Connor to chat about the numbers behind his last Kickstart campaign, some chat about videogames, then we chat about his car chase game - Gun It, coming to Kickstarter TODAY. LINKS OF NOTE http://gunit.gg http://rollin.one http://www.randyo.net https://substack.com/@randyoconnor https://www.instagram.com/randyogames Our Links of Note If you would like to support us then please visit and interact…
Feb 28, 2024 Tiffany Leigh - Podcasts, Quizzes and a Secret 3rd Thing
It takes all of two seconds for my guest Tiffany Leigh to drop bombshells about podcasts before we chat about running quizzes and entertainment, discuss board game reviews and writing from an emotional point of view. Before rounding things off chatting about a couple of games we have been playing. And there’s so much more we could have talked about. Please enjoy. Links of Notes https://mxtiffanyleigh.bio.link/ If…
Feb 21, 2024 Project Management Gun Show Robots - We’re Not Wizards Podcast
Show Notes are made with AI, so that’s why there is so much of them... :P Blast off into a world of anime, comics, and the challenging but exciting journey of adaptation in this exhilarating episode of "We’re Not Wizards". Join hosts Richard, Luke, and guest Seppy as they share a delightful blend of nerdy banter, robust debates about favourite animes, and slices of real-life humour that is sure to engage listeners.…
Jan 30, 2024 Dav Thomas - Stowii Foldaway Game Table
I’m joined by Dav Thomas to chat about his modular foldaway board game table Stowii. We recorded this show back in October, but there was a hold up on the campaign and the new launch date is the 30th. We chat about big foot and painting and most importantly, how to make it possible to have a great table without taking up a lot of space. Links of Note. The campaign page:…
Jan 23, 2024 We’re Not Wizards Game of the Year Top Ten 2023 - Don’t Look Back Chuckling Muppet
So here it is. The Game of the Year special. Myself and Luke go through the list of games that have turned our heads and made us into chuckling muppets. No spoilers in the show notes. But if you want to dash ahead then here’s the time stamps 08:50 Mythic Battles Ragnarok 23:50 Star Wars Rebellion 30:00 GOTY Disclaimer 33:45 Honourable Mentions including Disney Animated, Viticulture, Tapestry, Oath, Earth, Death…
Dec 11, 2023 We’re Not Wizards - Gluten Free Christmas Spicy Stuffing
So for this one, we’re going to have a chat all about Christmas Dinner and how to make the best roast potatoes, resting your meat, and also why we aren’t going to bother being organised. Then after that we get a talking and chatting about some games. Games we’ve been playing.. 31:00 Rumbleslam https://ttcombat.com/collections/rumbleslam 34:00 Raptor https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/177639/raptor 41:30 Resident…
Nov 16, 2023 Luke Prior - The Right To Bare Arms
Luke is back to chat about games, ACWest, Powerlifting, and games that we’ve been playing in our own little board game worlds. We chat about the following.. ACWest 18:00 , GKR Heavy Hitters 19:00 , Mythic Mischief 28:00, ICE 35:00 , General Orders and Callisto 45:00 , Kinfire Chronicles 01:07:00, Resident Evil 01:33:00 , Prey Another Day 01:41:00 , We mention these in passing from 01:22:00 Core Space, Hellboy,…
Nov 6, 2023 Elizabeth Hargrave - Undergrove Podcast Interview
Delighted to be joined by Elizabeth Hargrave to talk about Trick or Treating, foraging, the perils of Mushroom club, and of course, UnderGrove which is their new game coming to Kickstarter. Details below. Links of Note https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alderac/undergrove-designed-by-elizabeth-hargrave-and-mark-wootton https://www.elizhargrave.com/…
Nov 1, 2023 Seppy Yoon Part Two - 90s TV, One Piece, Thelma & Louise, Cliff Jumping..
Here’s just an hour of absolute nonsense for you to listen to. Me and Seppy Yoon just talking and having the best time. For some reason it sounds like I recorded this on the other side of the room. But it’s not a podcast unless you have one episode with technical issues.. So there you go. Enjoy. Have fun. Links of Notes…
Oct 25, 2023 Luke Laurie - Andromeda’s Edge - Dwellings of Eldervale - Interview
Delighted to be joined by Luke Laurie, designer of Dwellings of Eldervale and Andromedas Edge, I talk with him about his day job as an educator, getting into board game design and the success and size of Dwellings and his latest game he’s designed with his son. Links of Notes Gamefound is still open for orders.. https://gamefound.com/en/projects/cardboard-alchemy/andromedas-edge…
Oct 21, 2023 Sherwin Matthews - Resident Evil - Steamforged Games - Podcast Interview
Joined once again by model painter, and designer, developer and person most likely to eventually get tired by my nonsense.. Sherwin Matthews is back from Steamforged Games to chat about Horizon Forbidden West, Resident EEEVEL and we touch pirates on cardbaord.. You can keep an eye on Sherwin by going to ARR ME HEARTIES!!! RESIDENT EEEEEEEVIL https://twitter.com/sherwinsagenda…
Oct 5, 2023 Connie Vogelmann - Apiary - Stonemaier Games - Podcast Interview
Joining me is Connie Vogelmann, designer of Apiary, the latest game to be released from Stonemaier Games. We chat about their journey from starting out in South Dakota (the best one) to taking part in Pandemic tournaments to taking to the skies and outer space and signing their first game with Stonemaier Games. Currently you can order Apiary at a discounted price from the website. Links of Notes…
Sep 29, 2023 Sabrina Culyba - Diatoms Podcast Interview
You’re in for a treat. Sabrina Culyba joins me to chat all about games and education, the importance of playtesting, the development of Diatoms and then putting the marketing hat on and selling your idea. It was a really interesting conversation so please make sure you check out the kickstart link below to learn and support Diatoms. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludoliminal/diatoms?ref=bl9w24…
Sep 26, 2023 Scott Pease - Snap Ships: Tactics Podcast Interview
No don’t mind me while I chat with one of the people responsible for sooo many lost hours to Tony Hawks and Guitar Hero and now Scott Pease is here talking about Snap Ships Tactics and it’s wonderful ship system based combat. We chat about the development of SST, the challenges in getting the word out on the game and why it’s different to what else is out there and then in the last five minutes, Scott RUINS…
Sep 19, 2023 Save Snowball - Decking Awesome Games Podcast
Joined once again by Eoin Costelloe and Ciara Costelloe, but not Brian. We chat about their latest escape room type puzzle game coming to Kickstarter extremely soon, as well as some general chat about pivoting your skills when the world is in lockdown, and why manufacturing has a long way to go to step out of China’s shadow. It’s great to catch up with them again and I hope you enjoy the episode. Links of Note.…
Sep 5, 2023 Wingspan Board Game Review - Stonemaier Games
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Aug 26, 2023 Ignacy Trzewiczek - Portal Games - Podcast Interview
Joined by Ignacy Trzewiczek, podmaster, games designer and marketing guru. We chat about his decision to not attend Gen Con. The Disney hype, My thoughts on Asmodee, Not crowdfunding Imperial Miners, all with a healthy sprinkling at the expense of the ’podfather of boredgames’. It goes really well up until the end. As it always does.. Links of Notes https://ignacytrzewiczek.com/ https://portalgames.pl/en/…
Aug 19, 2023 Nathan Thornton - Stormchaser Games - Podcast Interview
Joined by Nathan Thornton from Stormchaser Games to chat about party games and wallpaper and selling your work in bookshops but it not being a book. I had the best time chatting with him. Please check out all the links below. https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/391086/everything-ever http://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/02/that-old-wallpaper-alderac.html https://twitter.com/stormchasergame…
Aug 16, 2023 Skippy Brown - Lunar Rush - Podcast Interview
Joined by Skippy Brown to chat about his successful Kickstarter, developing and testing on TTS and working with satellites for a living. And not mentioning annoying brothers.. Links of Notes. https://deadalivegames.square.site/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to support us then please visit and interact with the links below. Please…
Aug 11, 2023 Scott Lowe-James - Crumbs! Podcast Interview
Joined by Scott Lowe-James to chat about playtesting and game development, herding cats and the job and trepidation of having a crowdfunding campaign succeed within the first hour of launch. Please look out for cat invasions and adorable baby noises. Thank you for listening. Links of Notes https://www.minervatabletop.co.uk/crumbs https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minervatabletop/crumbs-the-sandwich-filler-game…
Aug 9, 2023 Votes For Women - Audio Review- Fort Circle Games
This review originally appeared on https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/04/votes-for-women-board-games-review-fort.html Find out more about Votes For Women by visiting https://www.fortcircle.com/games/ This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical…
Aug 6, 2023 Roll Player Board Game Review - Thunderworks Games
This review first appeared in https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/03/roll-player-board-game-review.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are play are going to take…
Aug 2, 2023 S8 Standard Tabletop Magic Games Chat - August
Me and Luke Prior chat about games. Well, Geoff Capes, and closing doors on old ladies. As well as https://awakenrealms.com/games/iss-vanguard/ ISS Vanguard https://www.daysofwonder.com/heat/en/ Heat https://www.arcanewonders.com/product/foundations-of-rome/ Foundations of Rome https://czechgames.com/en/home/news-23-07-27-introducing-re-wood/ RE-WOOD https://funkogames.com/games/rear-window-game/ Rear Window Funko…
Jul 31, 2023 William Burgos - Draco Studios - Podcast Interview
William Burgos is based in Mexico and is one of the main founders of Draco Studios. we discuss the gaming scene in Mexico, the growth of Draco Studios and the future of the team including a card battler and party game. Links of Notes https://dracostudios.com/creature-kingdoms/ https://dracostudios.com https://lords-of-vaala.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders…
Jul 22, 2023 Mark Swanson - Odd Bird Games - Fled, Fir & Feudum
Joined by Mark Swanson of Odd Bird Games to talk Feudum, Advertising, Fir and Fled. We chat about marketing and game design and where the name Odd Bird comes from. I had the best time. Links of Notes https://oddbirdgames.com/ https://www.facebook.com/oddbirdgames/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/27876/odd-bird-games https://www.instagram.com/oddbirdgames…
Jul 16, 2023 Kirsten Lunde - Ovation - Interview
Honestly we eventually talk about Ovation that is on Kickstarter, right after we talk about Shakespeare, Sally Field, Winnie the Pooh, The Monkees, Record Shops, Star Wars board Games. It’s one tangent after another.. sorry not sorry... https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lookingglassworkshop/ovation https://lookingglassworkshop.com/index.html…
Jul 15, 2023 Ross Thompson -Festival of Gloomhaven - Interview
Ross is back again to chat about booth working, switching to Backer Kit, and running one campaign with a multiple range of flavours. You can find Ross on https://www.facebook.com/groups/TabletopJobs/ https://twitter.com/almostkirk https://www.instagram.com/almostkirk And you can find the FESTIVAL on https://www.backerkit.com/c/cephalofair/gloomhaven
Jul 14, 2023 Jonny Pac Cantin - Coloma Expansion Interview
Delighted to be joined by JonnyPac Cantin as we talk about his time in design, making expansions, making music and not making a music boardgame. I first played Coloma at Gearstones with Mike Dilisio and so this chat with Jonny was long overdue. Links of Notes https://gamefound.com/projects/finalfrontiergames/coloma-new-prospects-expansion-and-reprint#/section/rewards/reward-product-40145 https://www.jonnypac.com/…
Jul 13, 2023 Tabletop Scotland 2023 Podcast Interview
Joined by David Wright and John Harper to chat about what is happening in this years Tabletop Scotland. We chat about planning and Angel delight and Soufflé’s and eventually talk about one of the best confereventions in Scotland for Tabletop and TTRPGs. Links of Notes https://tabletopscotland.co.uk/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you would like to…
Jun 19, 2023 Kevin Bertram - Fort Circle Games Interview
Joined by Kevin Bertram of Fort Circle games where we chat about Doctor Who, War Games, Votes for Women and it gets a bit Bat shit in here.. Make sure you check out their new Kickstarter that we don’t even talk about.. weird huh.. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fortcircle/the-halls-of-montezuma www.fortcircle.com twitter.com/fortcircle…
Jun 8, 2023 Seppy Yoon - Fight In A Box - Conquest Princess: Fashion is Power
In what could be potentially the last episode of the podcast before I go to jail, I decide to invite the Glorious Seppy Yoon on to talk about Conquest Princess - Fashion is Power, currently on GameFound. We chat about Naval Gazing, Window Gardening, Manuscripts you could have written, Apple Strudel and playing games while wearing silly top hats. We might even mention the game. Or maybe not. Such a fun chat... Links…
Jun 2, 2023 Tory Brown - Votes For Women - Interview
Delighted to be joined by Tory Brown to talk about real life activism, designing a board game about a crucial point in history for Women’s rights and why we might need to talk about Kevin.. It’s a really interesting discussion and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Links of Notes https://twitter.com/torylynn http://votesforwomen.com Votes for Women has been nominated for a Charles Roberts Award for excellence in…
May 29, 2023 Millie Lavelle - Millie The GM - Herding Cats At UKGE and RPGs
Joined by Millie Lavelle to chat about running RPGs, chasing podcasters at UKGE and what makes for a good gaming session. So this was a fun one to do, as I don’t talk to many people on the RPG side of the hobby, but fear not, we do get our board game chat in there too. Links of Notes https://drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=Millie+Lavelle&x=0&y=0&author=&artist=&pfrom=&pto=…
May 22, 2023 Benji Corless - Osprey Games - Undaunted Wonderful Space Crocs
Hello, Join myself and Benji Corless as we chat about all things marketing in the tabletop space and scene including. - Do Space Marines wear Hiking Socks? - Double Coding your XL Sheets - Framing your dad for Arson - Not Being Main stream Please check out all the links to Osprey Below because they do make some fun stuff. https://ospreypublishing.com/us/osprey-games/ https://twitter.com/OspreyGames…
May 15, 2023 Frank West - The City Of Games
Me and Frank have a catch up about Kickstarter and evergreen games and videogames and lying about owning a cat. Links of Notes https://twitter.com/cityofgameshq https://www.facebook.com/CityofGamesHQ/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0bqwb3KMx60K119mmj5VQA http://thecityofkings.com/ http://thecityofgames.com/#blog-wrap ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…
May 5, 2023 Ben Maddox 5 Games For Doomsday - Absolutely Dangerous Ranting...
Ben is back and opinionated and swearing and oh my days... LINKS OF NOTES https://www.patreon.com/5g4d https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/ https://twitter.com/5games4doomsday https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday/id1347283065 https://www.facebook.com/fivegamesfordoomsday/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you would like to support…
May 2, 2023 Jillian Ross - Brotherwise Games - We Don’t Talk About The Email..
Joined by Jillian Ross, one of the newer members of the Brotherwise team. We chat about the fashion industry, working at Capstone Games and then talk about expectations between publishers and reviewers. And we don’t talk about the email.. Links of Notes https://www.brotherwisegames.com/ https://twitter.com/bwisegames https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/23664/brotherwise-games…
Apr 21, 2023 Keith Matejka - Thunderworks Games Interview plus Dairy Farming.
Just me and Keith Matejka chilling out, chatting about the current struggles of the Dairy Farming industry. And we chat about Music, Videogames, starting a company. A bit about Roll Player. We had fun. If you are interested in finding out more, then please visit the links below. https://www.thunderworksgames.com/ https://twitter.com/thunderworksgam https://www.facebook.com/thunderworksgames…
Apr 17, 2023 David Thompson, Trevor Benjamin, Undaunted: Battle of Britain, General Orders, REM and Osprey Games
Oh my days. How to incur the wrath of Benji from Osprey Games. I am joined by the delights that are Trevor Benjamin and David Thompson and we talk about Undaunted : Battle of Britain and General Orders, Sudden Orders, Under Orders, and I pretty much call it everything except the correct name. Absolutely wonderful people. Links of Notes https://ospreypublishing.com/uk/search/?q=undaunted…
Apr 14, 2023 Sherwin Matthews From Steamforged, Sam Turner From Staying In and Gardening..
So a Special one, where Sam Turner from the wonderful Staying In Podcast and Sherwin Matthews from Steamforged Games get together to delve a little bit more into Sherwin’s history as a designer, where we talk about designing for IPs, painting, cutting the grass, fan boy moments and we quite literally put together a game about running a coffee shop. All while having the best time. Links of Notes. Staying In is a…
Apr 11, 2023 Zaberias - Board Game Review - AUDIO VERSION
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/02/zaberias-board-game-review.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of sessions…
Apr 9, 2023 Richard Lawton - Crown Of Ash - Card Noir
Joined by Richard Lawton, who is currently very successfully Kickstarting his game Crown of Ash, and as a Graphic Designer, their approach to both their game design and campaign has been slightly different from the norm. We talk about his field of expertise before diving into his game. It’s a very interesting listen indeed. Links of Notes https://punchboard.co.uk/crown-of-ash-preview/…
Apr 7, 2023 Isaac Vega , the Rose Gauntlets are off in the Wild Gardens.
Joined buy the ever wonderful Isaac Vega to chat about the formation of Rose Gauntlet Entertainment, setting up and marketing a new venture with one of your best friends and then launching Wild Gardens on Backerkit. I had the best time because I’m a huge fan of Isaac’s work. I make no apologies. Links of Notes https://www.backerkit.com/c/rose-gauntlet-entertainment/wild-gardens https://www.rosegauntlet.com/…
Apr 4, 2023 Pocket Paragons Card Game Review - Solis Studios
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/03/pocket-paragons-card-game-review-solis.html This review is based on the media preview version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable…
Apr 3, 2023 SNAP - The Job’s a Game -WNW Special Episode One - She Hulk Deck - Hazmat Decks
Myself and my youngest Jake have been playing a lot of Marvel Snap and so we thought we would chat about it for a little bit. The decks we have are what we have available as at the time of recording and so we may have set up that might be different from your own. # (1) The Hood# (1) Ant Man# (1) Sunspot# (2) Okoye# (2) Scorpion# (3) Morph# (3) Wolfsbane# (4) Shang-Chi# (4) Ka-Zar# (5) Magik# (6) She-Hulk# (6) The…
Mar 30, 2023 Ronnie Renton - Mantic Games - Dungeon Saga Origins - Armada - Painting and WARGAMES..
Ronnie Renton is no miniature in the world of wargaming. (see what I did there) As the owner of Mantic Games, him and his team have continued to bring gamers a range of exciting and different tabletop skirmish games, and he joins me to chat about the return of Dungeon Saga in the form of Dungeon Saga Origins. We chat about Mantic, his day to day running of the business, selecting the right talent, a bit about…
Mar 28, 2023 Justin De Witt - Fireside Games - Castle Panic - A Cold Cup of Tea is the worst..
Joined by the delightful Justin De Witt to chat about hot drink thermodynamics, starting up your own game company, the attraction of Kickstarter and selling an evergreen title. I hope you enjoy the show. LINKS of NOTE https://firesidegames.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/9624/fireside-games https://www.facebook.com/FiresideGames https://www.instagram.com/fireside_games…
Mar 24, 2023 That Old Wallpaper Card Game Review - Alderac Entertainment Group
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/02/that-old-wallpaper-alderac.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of sessions…
Mar 17, 2023 Hey I Was Wondering If I Could Borrow You For Just A Sec.. AUDIO RECORDING
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/02/hey-i-was-wondering-if-i-could-borrow.html This is an opinion piece designed to promote discussion around a particular topic and is not intended to highlight the practices of any particular company or individual. Enjoy, get angry or think about it. Entirely up to you. If you would like to support more written pieces on the blog then please consider backing us on Patreon.…
Mar 15, 2023 Cake Of Doom -Rainy Day Games - Pearl Ho & Amar Chandarana
Joined by Pearl and Amar to chat about Cake of Doom, a fabulous gluten fill alien extravaganza designed to fill you plates with fun and dread. We chat about the origin of the game, marketing and lots of lovely spreadsheets. Links of Notes Website, Kickstarter pre-launch, Twitter, Instagram, linktree inc. links to try the game online…
Mar 9, 2023 WayFarers of the Southern Tigris - First Impressions Review - AUDIO VERSION
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/wayfarers-of-southern-tigris-first.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of…
Mar 8, 2023 Alice is Missing Is The RPG Introverts Might Just Have Been Looking For.. AUDIO VERSION
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/03/alice-is-missing-is-rpg-introverts-have.html You can find out more about the game by going to https://renegadegamestudios.com/alice-is-missing-pre-order/ You can find out more about the most recent expansion to Alice is Missing on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/alice-is-missing-silent-falls If you would like to support more written pieces on the blog…
Feb 27, 2023 SolForge Fusion Review - Stone Blade Entertainment
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/solforge-fusion-review-stone-blade.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable number of…
Feb 20, 2023 Mosaic: A Story of Civilisation - Forbidden Games - Board Game Review
https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/mosaic-forbidden-games-board-game-review.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are play are going to take a reasonable…
Feb 17, 2023 S8 - Jamey Stegmaier Talking Stonemaier Games and Expeditions.
Jamey Stegmaier joins us on our seventh anniversary to talk about Expeditions, Singing, Tap Dancing, The Doubt surrounding Frank West’s Cat ownership. Why Isaac Childres is like George Lucas. And why he’s comfortable with the sales and information cycle in relation to boardgames. LINKS OF NOTES https://stonemaiergames.com/games/expeditions/ https://www.facebook.com/StonemaierGames…
Feb 9, 2023 Oh, Hi MARK. Mark Cooke With An E. Airecon - The Car Park Fighting Edition
Joined by Mark Cooke and occasionally his very good robot impression. We apologise for the occasional break in audio quality in this episode. Maybe they are listening. We hope at least you are listening. We chat about COVID and Cons, ticket expectations, We mention Dan Hughes, Ben Maddox and Luke Prior and also who would win in a fight between Watch It Played, BGG, Rahdo and The Dice Tower. LINKS OF NOTES…
Feb 3, 2023 S8 Deep Shelf - Richard Keene - Ninth Haven Games
Joined once again by the quite lovely Richard Keene to chat about his new Kickstarter Deep Shelf. We also talk about his design practice changes in the face of a pandemic. Marketing a new game, dealing with previewer copies and his next projects. Keep an eye on what they are up to by visiting the links below. https://www.ninthhaven.com/ https://twitter.com/NinthHavenGames https://www.facebook.com/Dinogenics/…
Jan 30, 2023 For Glory - Card Game Review - Spielcraft Games - AUDIO
You can read the original review by visiting https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/for-glory-card-game-review-spielcraft.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are…
Jan 23, 2023 Cult of the Deep Board Game Review - First Impressions
You can read the original review by visiting https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/cult-of-deep-board-game-review-first.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are…
Jan 21, 2023 CJ Eggett - Tabletop Gaming Magazine Editor.
I’m joined by the Editor of Tabletop Gaming Magazine, CJ Eggett. We get into the serious subjects of Board Game Media and why they need to be stopped. Why you should be blaming Ben Maddox for everything. What we both think of paid previews. And more importantly, pitching your writing ideas in a winning way that will guarantee both popularity and fame. And I impersonate Ant and Dec. And we talk about exciting games…
Jan 16, 2023 On The Underground Board Game Review - Ludicreations AUDIO
You can read the original review by visiting https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/on-underground-review-ludicreations.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are…
Jan 14, 2023 Mind MGMT Board Game Review - First Impressions - AUDIO
You can read the original review by visiting https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2023/01/mind-mgmt-board-game-review-first.html This review is based on the retail version of the game provided to us by the designer and publisher. We were not paid for this review. We give a general overview of the gameplay and so not all of the mechanical aspects of the game may be mentioned. The majority of the games that we are…
Jan 13, 2023 S8 Ross Thompson - Working in The Tabletop Industry, Frosthaven and Cephalofair Games
Joined by the wonderful Ross Thompson, who recently moved from Steamforged Games to Cephalofair Games to become their Crowdfunding and Marketing Manager and taking on the might of Marketing such a well respected publisher. We chat about his career in the industry, from running a convention to creating communities and helping other to find their own place at the table. Ross of course completely destroys this…
Dec 30, 2022 HIROBA Board Game Review – Funny Fox – Hachette Games Distribution
You can read the original review on https://www.werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/11/hiroba-board-game-review-funny-fox-hachette-games-distribution/
Dec 28, 2022 Galileo Board Game Review – Sorry We Are French
You can read the original review by visiting https://www.werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/12/galileo-board-game-review-sorry-we-are-french/
Dec 26, 2022 Pearladora Board Game Review – La Boite De Jeu – Hachette Games Distribution
You can read the original review by visiting https://www.werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/12/pearladora-boardgame-review/
Dec 23, 2022 We’re Not Wizards – The Magical Dozen of 2022
Without further ado, here are the top 12 games for 2022 that we covered and reviewed in the last 12 months. Not all the games were released this year and technically, one of them was reviewed on literally the last day of last year. But, ma hoose, ma rules. Will this list make a huge difference to a companies sales? Will they take to the streets to tell everyone that their game made a certain non-wizard happy? Are…
Dec 15, 2022 Jay Cormier - Off The Page Games - Mind MGMT - Fail Faster
Jay Cormier is owner operator of Off The Page Games, known for Harrow County, Mind MGMT but has also been involved in the design of over a dozen other games. Jay also designed the Fail Faster Playtesting Journal which is available on the Game Crafter: https://www.thegamecrafter.com/parts/fail-faster-playtesting-journal We also chat about his experience on filming a new Board game comedy show and how he is…
Nov 14, 2022 Steamforged Carbonara & Elden Ring - Mat Hart - Sherwin Matthews From Steamforged Games
Joined by Mat Hart and Sherwin Matthews to chat all about Carbonara, Mispaint Insurance, Using Kickstarter, Doing the Graham Norton, Minis or Standees, Keeping Godtear going. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Links of Notes https://steamforged.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steamforged/elden-ring-the-board-game OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube…
Nov 13, 2022 Keystone North America – Rose Gauntlet Entertainment – Board Game Review
You can read the original review by visiting https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/11/keystone-north-america-rose-gauntlet-board-game-review/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Nov 9, 2022 Wormholes Board Game Review – AEG Alderac Entertainment Group
Original Review can be found on https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/10/wormholes-board-game-review-aeg-alderac-entertainment-group/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Nov 5, 2022 Langskip Card Game Review – Crab Studios
Original Review can be found on https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/10/langskip-card-game-review-crab-studios/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Nov 3, 2022 Achroma Card Game Review – The Siege of Draco Temple – The Fall of Flutterby – Realm Runner Studios
Original Review can be found on https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/10/achroma-card-game-review-the-siege-of-draco-temple-the-fall-of-flutterby-realm-runner-studios/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Oct 31, 2022 A Race In Time – History Heroes Board Game Review
Original Review can be found on https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/10/a-race-in-time-history-heroes-board-game-review/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Oct 27, 2022 Wee Toons (Tiny Towns) Board Game Review. – Alderac Entertainment Group
Original Review can be found on https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/08/wee-toons-tiny-towns-board-game-review-alderac-entertainment-group/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Oct 25, 2022 Chris Kingsnorth - Paper Fort Games - Cosmoctopus
Joined by Chris Kingsnorth to chat about Calpol Red Bull, Tiny Batteries, Octopuses climbing stairs, being a Lucky Duck and his upcoming funding drive for Cosmoctopus. We had fun, we didn’t even bother with a proper intro.. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paperfortgames/cosmoctopus-the-board-game BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/362020/cosmoctopus Twitter:…
Oct 10, 2022 Jordan Elise Perme, Christopher Lees - Familiars and Foes Board Game - Horrible Adorables
Joined by Jordan Elise Perme and Christopher Lees, a wife and husband team who are run Horrible Adorables and are now running their first Kickstarter, Familiars and Foes. We chat about running a creative business, working in the mainstream and then joining the hobby boardgame world. You can find out more about their company and Kickstarter by going to the following links https://www.familiarsandfoes.com…
Oct 4, 2022 Vengeance Roll & Fight Episode 2 Board Game Review – Mighty Boards
This is the audio version of our original written review for Vengeance Roll & Fight Episode 2, that you can find on our website. https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/09/vengeance-roll-fight-episode-2-board-game-review-mighty-boards/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy…
Sep 24, 2022 Village Rails Card Game Review – Osprey Games
Original Review can be found on https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/09/village-rails-card-game-review-osprey-games/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Sep 23, 2022 Andor – The Family Fantasy Game – Board Game Review – Kosmos Games
The Original Review is on our blog https://werenotwizards.co.uk/wp/2022/09/kosmos-games-andor-the-family-fantasy-game/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Sep 22, 2022 Horizon Zero Dawn Board Game Review – Steamforged Games
Here is our Review for Horizon Zero Dawn OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Sep 20, 2022 Akropolis Board Game Review – Giga Mic – Hachette Games
You can find out more about Akropolis by visiting https://www.hachetteboardgames.co.uk/shop/gakr-en-akropolis-548 Designer – Jules Messaud Graphics – Pauline Détraz…
Aug 10, 2022 S7 - Winsmith Games - Junk Drawer - David Smith - Travis Winstead
Travis and David return to the show to talk about the aftermath of 10 Gallon Tank, Kickstarting, COVID and what they keep in their Junk Drawer while they are waiting for it to fund on Kickstarter. Notes To Show Check out the Guest Profile for more information. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook…
Aug 2, 2022 S7 - Board Game Snobs Guest Spot - with Gaby Moraga
Notes To Show Check out the Guest Profile for more information. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch Special Guest: Gaby Moraga.
Jul 1, 2022 S7 - Chase Estep - Runnaman Games - Bandada - Post Kickstarter, Teapots, Running and Marketing
Joined by Chase Estep to chat about what they learned from their successful Kickstarter Bandada, the art of birds. Teapots, Running and Marketing. Notes To Show Here are all the links to find out more about Chase (https://werenotwizards.fireside.fm/guests/chase-estep) OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website |…
Aug 18, 2021 S6 E420 Fertessa Allyse - Wick & Wise, Weird Giraffe Games, Mansplaining and Funko
Joined by the fabulous Fertessa Allyse to chat about moving to Seattle, working for Funko, and their recent design "Wicked and Wise", currently on Kickstarter. Notes To Show Check out the Guest Profile for more information. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch…
Aug 2, 2021 S6 E419 Omari Akil - Colorway Game Labs - Inclusion, Allies, Sparkling Tops in the 3rd Person
Delighted to be joined by Omari Akil to chat about diversity, the rebranding of Board Game Brothas in Colorway Game Labs, and why you need to refer to yourself in the third person. Please make sure you check out all of the various channels Omari can be found on. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website |…
Jul 13, 2021 S6 E418 - Zac Delventhal - Taelmoor - Delve Bros
Notes To Show Check out the links BELOW. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch
Jun 23, 2021 S6 E417 James Van Niekerk - Valor and Villainy - Lludwik’s Labyrinth - Skybound Games
Joined by James Van NieKerk to chat about his follow up to his first successful game, published by Skybound, we chat all about his Legacy game, Valor and Villainy - Lludwik’s Labyrinth Check out the Guest Profile for more information. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy…
Jun 10, 2021 S6 E416 - Nigel Buckle, Dávid Turczi, Imperium Classics & Legends, Voidfall and David Leaving for Dinner
Joined by the Nigel Buckle and Dávid Turczi, we talk about the development of Imperium, working together on Voidfall, and David then leaves for Dinner Check out the Guest Profile for more information. OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch Special Guests: Dávid…
May 19, 2021 S6 E415 - Roland MacDonald - Ruthless Tall Tales - Pirates, Not Using Kickstarter, Art Direction
Joined by Roland MacDonald from Roland’s Revenge to talk about working through the Pandemic, playtesting his expansion to the award winning Ruthless and why they aren’t using Kickstarter this time. Notes To Show https://www.ruthless-game.com/ http://rolandsrevenge.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/35126/rolands-revenge-games https://www.instagram.com/rolandtheillustrator/…
May 7, 2021 S6 E414 Bez - Conventions, Twitching, Streaming and Game Design
Join by the force of Nature that is Bez, to chat about game design, attending conventions, streaming to the masses and learning that you can’t do everything yourself Link to Bez’s Stuff (https://werenotwizards.fireside.fm/guests/stuffbybez) Games Mentioned Wildlands Ancients (https://ospreypublishing.com/wildlands-the-ancients) KeyForge (https://www.keyforgegame.com/) OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog,…
Apr 1, 2021 S6 EP 413 - Luke Prior - GameFound - Standard Tabletop
Joined by Luke Prior, Account Manager for GameFound, and owner operator of Standard Tabletop, and all round decent chap. We talk about Crowd Funding, streaming through Twitch and games we’ve been playing recently. Links of Notes https://www.twitch.tv/standardtabletop - Twitch Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU9JydFZb9a3ykohy3TgU_w YouTube Channel You can find out more about GameFound on www.gamefound.com…
Nov 12, 2020 Episode 412: Lewis Shaw - Braincrack Games - ADHD - Online Cons - Being Organised - Reviews
Lewis Shaw from Braincrack Games joins me to chat about his change in life circumstances, including his ADHD diagnosis and the birth of his son. We also talk about the online con scene, the effect of reviews can have on your game and chat a bit about Zombie Kidz Evolution. Braincrack have made Farsight, Dead & Breakfast and the Trilogy of Games Ragusa, Venice and the soon to be released Florence. Information…
Oct 26, 2020 Episode 411: WNW Presents - The Incorrigible Party Podcast - Session 48 - Weathering the Storm
WNW Presents - The Incorrigible Party Podcast - Session 48 - Weathering the Storm The Incorrigible Party is about demystifying Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. We want to show how accessible and fun it is. The IP is made up of 2 people who have never played before, 2 people that have been playing for a few years, and 1 person that started playing with the original set, but took about a 20 year hiatus before…
Oct 22, 2020 Episode 410: WNW Presents - Finding Games Podcast - Episode 13 - Mike Belsole and Grace Kendall, the Tabletop Mentorship Program
WNW Presents - Finding Games Podcast - Episode 13 - Mike Belsole and Grace Kendall, the Tabletop Mentorship Program Finding Games is run by Sophie Williams from Needy Cat Games. It’s Episode 13 of the Finding Games podcast, where we talk to people who work in and around the tabletop games industry and find out how they got there. Mike Belsole (he/him) and Grace Kendall (they/them) are the organizers of the Tabletop…
Oct 14, 2020 Episode 409: WNW PRESENTS - Friendly Local Game Pod - Bonus Portapod Episode
WNW PRESENTS - Friendly Local Game Pod - Bonus Portapod Episode Link to episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/929995/3749399-bonus-episode-portapod-madison.mp3?blob_id=14008316&download=true Show notes: Rachel and Jenna chat in their latest Portapod Episode Before the stay at home orders, FLGP traveled to Madison, Wisconsin. This is the story of our trip, which seems so long ago now! Bonus episodes that feature…
Oct 7, 2020 Episode 408: WNW Presents - Board Game Hot Takes Podcast - Episode 6 – Top 5 Incoming Board Game Kickstarters
WNW Presents - Board Game Hot Takes Podcast - Episode 6 – Top 5 Incoming Board Game Kickstarters In Episode 6 we go off format and Tim, Chris, and Adam discuss their top 5 board game Kickstarters that they’ve backed and are awaiting delivery. We discuss what drove us to back them and if we’re still excited to receive them. https://boardgamehottakes.com/podcast/ https://twitter.com/bg_hottakes If you would like your…
Sep 29, 2020 Episode 407: WNW Presents - Let Me Illustrate - Episode 5 - Naomi Robinson - Tabletop Games Blog
WNW Presents - Let Me Illustrate - Episode 5 - Naomi Robinson - Tabletop Games Blog Naomi Robinson is a freelance artist and illustrator based in the North-West of the UK. She has worked on a variety of different board games and RPG books, with a wide range of styles and themes. You can find her artwork in a number of board games, including Fantasy Flight and Kanban, from publishers, including Kolossal Games,…
Sep 10, 2020 Episode 406: WNW Presents - A Titan’s Rise - Episode 2 (Sample Version) - Shades of Vengeance Audio Play.
WNW Presents - A Titan’s Rise - Episode 2 (Sample Version) - Shades of Vengeance A Titan’s Rise - Episode 2 (Sample Version) Ed from Shades of Vengeance may not have the time to hop on with us this time, but our repeat offender is back with something new! This time, he’s got a full cast audio drama that follows the growth of a character from boyhood into manhood. In the dystopian Sci-Fi universe of Era: The…
Aug 25, 2020 Episode 405: WNW Presents - The Weekly Quack - Quackalope - Episode 3
WNW Presents - The Weekly Quack - Quackalope Episode 3 ----------------------------------------- What’s that pleasant smell in the air? Well, whatever it is I’m sure Alex is responsible. On Shelf or Sell Jan contemplates the question “does it feel good to be bad?”, Jesse has a revelation and Sender decides if Robinson Crusoe is worth the effort. In the Medley Minute the spice calls, Twilight Imperium adds 4 more…
Aug 22, 2020 Episode 404: WNW Presents - Pointless Parrot Podcast - Episode 16 - Magical Ranting with Richard Simpson
WNW Presents - Pointless Parrot Podcast - Episode 16 - Magical Ranting with Richard Simpson ----------------------------------------- This is a podcast from EmmZaja, who runs various social media channels, and is highly entertaining. So it made sense for them to completely wreck their perfect run and invite me on for an old man’s rant. Please check out all of the content across their channels.…
Aug 20, 2020 Episode 403: WNW Presents - Let Me Illustrate - Episode 3 - Tumo Mere - Tabletop Games Blog
We’re Not Wizards Presents - Let Me Illustrate - Episode 3 - Tabletop Games Blog -------------------------------------------------------------------- Tumo Mere is a concept artist and illustrator specializing in video games and comics. He is also the lead artist for the Swordsfall RPG. Hailing from Botswana, Tumo incorporates a modern African style through their intricate art and cultural knowledge. ArtStation:…
Aug 6, 2020 Episode 402: WNW Presents - Bez (Stuff By Bez) & Paul Grogan (Gaming Rules) - Why Start A Board Game Convention
This is a special We’re Not Wizards Presents Episode. Featuring Bez from Stuff by Bez, and Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules. If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch. Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch…
Jul 27, 2020 Episode 401: WnW Presents - Brain Waves - Episode 53 - Meddling Wizards
This is a special We’re Not Wizards Presents Episode. Featuring BrainWaves from The Giant Brain. If you would like your episode to appear on our feed then please get in touch. Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram Buy Some Merch…
Jul 22, 2020 Episode 400: WnW PRESENTS - Tabletop Games Blog - ”Let me illustrate” - Andrew Bosley
We’re Not Wizards Presents. Tabletop Games Blog - "Let Me Illustrate" - with Andrew Bosley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a podcast episode by Tabletop Games Blog. Find out more at tabletopgamesblog.com. Andrew Bosley has been a professional concept artist in the video game industry since 2006 and in 2013 became a freelance concept artist and…
Jun 14, 2020 Episode 399: Tim Eisner - Weird City Games - Canopy - The Grimm Forrest - Tidal Blades - Macrame and Improv
This episode was recorded before the protests. This is why we do not discuss the situation in our conversation. Delighted to be joined by Tim Eisner, designer of such table delights as The Grimm Forrest, The March of The Ants, Tidal Blades and shortly to come to Kickstarter, Canopy. We chat about Tim’s creative life from macrame to theatre, getting into design, working with Skybound and going back to his own path…
Jun 7, 2020 Wesley Cone - HERO | The Card Game Training Together: Heal, Enhance, Recruit, Overcome
**This episode was recorded before the current protests in the US which is why we don’t talk about the situation** Joined by Wesley Cone to talk about his Kickstarter campaign for HERO - The Card Game. We talk about his job as an English Teacher, the importance of his faith, and how he has dealt with the success of the kickstarter campaign. Which you can find out more on the links below. Links of Notes…
Jun 5, 2020 Marc Specter - The Grand Gamers Guild - Endangered - Gorinto Catch Up
Joined once again by Marc Specter to talk about the Lockdown, working from home and progress reports on both Endangered and Gorinto. LINKS OF NOTES https://grandgamersguild.com/ https://www.facebook.com/grandgamersguild/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/33845/grand-gamers-guild https://twitter.com/grndgmrsgld OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube…
May 31, 2020 EPISODE 400 (under duress) - Gaby and Jerry - Board Game Snobs - Upper Class Chat
Joined by The Board Game Snobs, Gaby and Jerry, to kind of have a conversation about Board Games, and end up talking about important Scottish people and maybe board games, actually probably not. If you haven’t checked out their show, and want to listen to a show that actually talks about board games, then by all means give them a listen while you consider your search for something that talks about games. Links of…
May 30, 2020 Rita Orlov - Post Curious - The Emerald Flame - Puzzling.. Kind of?
Delighted to be joined by Rita Orlov from Post Curious, who joins us to talk about her Kickstarter ’The Emerald Flame’ which was coming to Kickstarter at time of recording. We chat about her history with puzzle games, her process for development and why you should consider backing The Emerald Flame. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/postcurious/the-emerald-flame https://www.getpostcurious.com/…
May 24, 2020 Jesse Camacho - Less Than Kind - Locke and Keye - An Actor’s Life For ME....
Was lucky to be joined by Jesse Camacho, star of the TV Series ’Less than Kind’, and now appearing in the Netflix Series ’Locke and Keye’. We chat about his career in acting, getting started in the profession, growing up with a family who are now all actors, his voice work, landing the roles in Less than Kind and Locke and Keye, and our controversial opinions on Star Wars. It was a fun chat, really interesting, and…
May 22, 2020 Monique - Game Freak Geek Girl - Girl’s Game Shelf - Delightful Rambling
I’m joined by one of the most positively energetic people in the tabletop media space, Monique, the Game Freak Geek Girl, who recently joined The Girl’s Game Shelf as social media manager, and who’s positive energy is as infectious as you’ll ever meet. I had a total blast in this episode and it was a honour to record Monique. Links of Notes Twitter Instagram Girl’s Game Shelf Girl’s Game Shelf Youtube OUR LINKS OF…
May 17, 2020 Jeffrey Kornberg - The Dragon’s Tomb - I lack imagination to make funny podcast titles..
Joined by one of the most creative content creators who create stuff from a crate of ideas. Jeffrey Kornberg is known for running The Dragon’s Tomb, a learn to play and genius YouTube Channel which is very clever indeed and I hope you check it out. Links Of Notes Twitter The Dragon’s Tomb YouTube Offensive Adult Party Game Kickstarter OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts |…
May 14, 2020 Steve Tudor - Polyhedron Collider - What Does The H Stand For?
Steve Tudor from PooperScooper Cottontail joins us and we chat about games! We talk about Flyin’ Goblin from IELLO and the Alien RPG and why neither of us are too fussed about Heropath after trying to play it for so very wrong. Check out all their stuff because they are fabulous. https://en-gb.facebook.com/PolyhedronCollider/ - PC Facebook https://www.youtube.com/user/polyhedroncollider - PC Youtube…
May 10, 2020 Suzanne Sheldon - Let’s Get Digital, Digital.. I Wanna Get Digitaaalll...
Suzanne Sheldon is back, and this time it’s all about the digital realm and what we have been playing, as well as touching on how we are both dealing with the isolation at home. Make sure you check out all the links below to keep up with everything that Suzanne is doing with Mandi and The Dice Tower. Link of Notes https://twitter.com/425suzanne https://www.dicetower.com/contributors/suzanne-sheldon…
May 8, 2020 Rachael Blaske - Five24 Labs - Minty Cooperative Twerking Isolation Fun.
Rachael Blaske joins me to chat about Five24Labs, it’s progress with production, home schooling and using all the colours of the rainbow in a spread sheet. Links of Notes https://five24labs.com/home https://twitter.com/Five24Labs https://www.facebook.com/Five24Labs/ https://www.instagram.com/five24labs/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild…
May 3, 2020 Stuff By Bez - Cat Stickers - Isolation - Designing For One
Bez is back to chat all about le chat stickiness Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bybez/cat-stickers-to-a-mews-you http://www.stuffbybez.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/29655/stuff-bez https://www.facebook.com/thingsbybez/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook…
Apr 29, 2020 Ben Maddox - Screaming In a Room By Yourself Edition - 5 Games 4 Doomsday.
This podcast contains language and two grown men who should know better but have opinions. LINKS OF NOTES https://www.patreon.com/5g4d https://fivegamesfordoomsday.com/ https://twitter.com/5games4doomsday https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/five-games-for-doomsday/id1347283065 https://www.facebook.com/fivegamesfordoomsday/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube…
Apr 25, 2020 Paula Deming - Things Get Dicey - Acting, Improv, Comedy, Videos, Musicals, Matthew Jude’s Hair...
Genuinely delighted to be joined by Paula Deming, one of the most prolific content creators in the industry. We chat about acting, musicals, audience reactions, making videos, that flip box video with Kiki, reacting to Doctor Who, making sketches, and just creativity in general. It was a brilliant chat so please check out all of the brilliant projects Paula is involved in. Thank you. Links of Notes This Game is…
Apr 23, 2020 Guest Slot on Beyond Solitaire with Liz Davidson
I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Beyond Solitaire with my friend Liz and we chatted about all things isolation and gaming and solo play and other nonsense. Liz is fantastic, so please check out everything she does on her channel. Links of Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D07vfAI8yDo http://www.beyondsolitaire.net/ https://twitter.com/beyondsolitaire…
Apr 21, 2020 Stephanie Jessup - Dibs On Blue - ASL Board Game Tutorials
Stephanie Jessup guested on the show to talk about Dibs on Blue, which is her channel dedicated to producing ASL Tutorials and Playthrough. There will be a full transcript of this episode shortly, which you can find by clicking on the links **here** We learn about accessibility in relation to the deaf community and board games, how Stephanie became involved in ASL and why she doesn’t like all the colours apart from…
Apr 19, 2020 David Turczi - Excavation Earth - The Defence of Procyon - Solo Modes and Kickstarter
David Turczi keeps his social distance as he nips by Wizard Towers to chat about games design, his current Kickstarter Excavation Earth. designing solo modes and The Defence of Procyon III, coming out this week on Kickstarter as well. Check out all his work on the links below. Links of Notes https://boardgamegeek.com/user/TDaver https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyboards/excavation-earth…
Apr 13, 2020 Ross Connell - Even More Games Please - Twitching, Isolating, Putting the intro in the right place..
Ross is back to chat streaming, conventions, missing people and ball polishing.. Links of Notes https://www.moregamesplease.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moregamesplease https://twitter.com/moregamespls https://www.patreon.com/moregamesplease OUR LINKS OF NOTES Apple Podcasts | Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts | Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild | Board Game Geek Page | Website | Facebook |Twitter |…
Apr 11, 2020 Joseph Arthur Ellis - Forgotten Waters - Plaid Hat Games
Joseph Arthur Ellis joins us to chat about Plaid Hat’s latest game, Forgotten Waters. We also chat about the changing situation at Plaid Hat in relation to the buy back from Asmodee and moving forward, how Joseph moved his jobs within the company, to steering the choppy waters of being in charge of a flagship title. Make sure you check out the links below for more information. Links of Notes…
Apr 7, 2020 Ed Jowett - Era: Survival - Expansions into the Unknown 2 - Shades of Vengeance
Ed from Shades of Vengeance keeps on trucking with his Era Universe Kickstarters and so we chat about isolation, getting supplies and missing the banality of every day life. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadesofvengeance/era-survival-expansions-2 https://www.shadesofvengeance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shadesofvengeance/ https://twitter.com/shades_of_venge…
Apr 4, 2020 Jon Merchant - Squire for Hire - Mystic Runes Core Set 2 - Letiman Games
Jon Merchant joins me to chat about art and games design and his latest game on Kickstarter, Squire For Hire - Mystic Runes Core Set 2, which is the follow up to his successful first Squire For Hire Game. Please check out the campaign in the links below. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonmerchant/squire-for-hire-mystic-runes-core-set-2 https://www.letimangames.com/…
Mar 28, 2020 Semi Co-op - Rachel Kremer - Heinze Havinga - Comics, Soldering and Interrupting Cats
Joined by Rachel Kremer and Heinze Havinga from the wonderful Semi Co-op Web Comic to chat about comic creation and installation and ideas and cats. Make sure you check out their work in the links below. Stay safe. Links of Notes https://www.semicoop.com/ https://twitter.com/semicoop https://www.patreon.com/semicoop https://www.facebook.com/semicoop/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES - Connect with US! Apple Podcasts Our Blog,…
Mar 24, 2020 Ben Harkins - Holi: Festival of Colors - Floodgate Games
Ben Harkins joins us to talk about games design, DJing and all about Holi: Festival of Colors, which is currently on Kickstarter. Give the show a listen and chek out the link in the campaign below. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/floodgategames/holi-festival-of-colors https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepublisher/21756/floodgate-games https://www.facebook.com/FloodgateGames/…
Mar 18, 2020 Chronicles of Crime - Lucky Duck Games - Tales From The Blog
You can read the original review on https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2019/11/chronicles-of-crime-board-game-review.html We were provided with the copy by Lucky Duck GamesWe were not paid for this article Lucky Duck Games have not guested on the podcasthttps://luckyduckgames.com/games/chroniclesofcrime.htmlhttps://twitter.com/LDuckGames OUR LINKS OF NOTES - Connect with US! Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews,…
Mar 17, 2020 Dr. Elizabeth ”Scout” Blum - Mockingbird Games - Teaching History through Games - Gender History
Joined by Dr. Elizabeth "Scout" Blum, who is a professor at TROY university in Alabama. Specialising in history, we talk about gender roles in history, using games to teach history and using games design as a teaching tool. It’s a fascinating discussion and I hope you enjoy it. Please check out the links below so you can keep up to date with Scout. Links Of Notes https://twitter.com/ScoutBlum…
Mar 16, 2020 Megacity: Oceania Review - Hub Games - Tales From The Blog
You can read our original review on https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2019/11/megacity-oceania-board-game-review-hub.html We were provided a copy of Megacity Oceania by Coiledspring Games www.coiledspring.co.uk Rory O’Connor from Hub Games has guested on the podcast We were not paid for this review https://www.wearehubgames.com/ OUR LINKS OF NOTES - Connect with US! Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and…
Mar 14, 2020 Episode 373: Az Drummond - Lucky Duck Games - Chronicles of Crime The Millennium Series
BREAKFAST IS THE FEEDBACK OF CHAMPIONS Az Drummond joins us to talk all about Marketing, his new role as Director of Marketing at Lucky Duck Games, the importance of spreading the word before the kickstarter campaign. We touch on fiscal responsibility, stretch goals and why breakfast is the feedback of champions. OH AND CHRONICLES OF CRIME MILLENNIUM, which is on Kickstarter the now, the past and the Future...…
Mar 14, 2020 Skulk Hollow Review - Pencil First Games - Tales From The Blog
You can find the original written review on https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2019/11/skulk-hollow-board-game-review-pencil.html We were provided this review copy from Pencil First Games You can visit their website by visiting http://www.pencilfirstgames.com/We were not paid for this Review OUR LINKS OF NOTES - Connect with US! Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts Our YouTube Channel Our BGG…
Mar 12, 2020 Theurgy Kickstarter Preview - Tales From The Blog
You can find the original review at https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2020/01/theurgy-board-game-by-ministry-of.html https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ministryofmeeples/theurgy BACK HERE https://ministryofmeeples.com/ Theurgy will be coming to Kickstarter in the first quarter of 2020This preview copy of Theurgy was provided by the designerWe were not paid for this article The Ministry of Meeples have not…
Mar 10, 2020 Dan Hughes - Content Creator Titan - People We Don’t Like SPECIAL
You can read our original review of Dan Hughes on https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2019/03/dan-hughes.html LINKS OF NOTES https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTl7ZQ4SLkchZr6NblRd7ig http://www.dicetower.com/contributors/dan-hughes https://twitter.com/dghughes28 http://sporadicallyboard.libsyn.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/51847/sporadically-board-mike-and-dan…
Mar 8, 2020 Bez, Tom Coldron, CATEGORICKELL, and ELL
Richard is joined again by Bez, and Tom Coldron to chat about CATEGORICKELL, the latest entry in the ELL series of card based games. (Formally Wibbell ++) We chat about game creation, being involved in playtesting and why ELL exists. Please check out the campaign below if you would like to find out more. Links of Notes…
Mar 2, 2020 Sea of Legends - Ryan Schapals - Zach Weisman - Guildhall Studios - SPECIAL PIRATE EDITION
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, LOOK, HERE BE A COUPLE O’ SCURVY KNAVES ON THE GREAT SHIP ’SPELL SLINGER’ TO CHAT ALL ABOUT THEIR GAME ’SEA OF LEGENDS’. SO HOIST THE ANCHOR, SET SAIL AND GET READY FOR THE MOST PAINFUL HOUR OF BAD PIRATE IMPRESSIONS. HERE’S THE TREASURE https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/guildhallstudios/sea-of-legends https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/296238/sea-legends…
Feb 29, 2020 Carla Kopp - Tumble Town - Weird Giraffe Games
Delight to be joined once again Carla Kopp from Weird Giraffe Games to chat about her achievements so far to date, her growth as a publisher since her entry into the hobby. Tumble Town is available on Kickstarter on the links below and please check out the rest of the games in the Weird Giraffe catalogue. Links of Notes http://weirdgiraffegames.com/TTKS https://twitter.com/WeirdGiraffes…
Feb 29, 2020 Kingdomino Duel Review - Tales from the Blog..
You can find the original review on https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2020/01/kingdomino-duel-board-game-review.html A copy of Kingdomino was provided to us by Coiledspring GamesYou can visit their website on www.coiledspring.co.uk We were not paid for this review Coiledspring Games has not appeared on the podcast OUR LINKS OF NOTES - Connect with US! Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts Our…
Feb 26, 2020 Christian Kang - Take Your Chits - Life, Performance and Oatmeal Dragons
I’m delighted to be joined by Christian Kang. Operator of Take Your Chits, the person responsible for one of my favourite Kickstarter Videos. This is a pretty in depth conversation about creation. I really enjoyed this chat. We don’t talk about board games. Fight me. Links of Note https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvVopSRL_2lRzjLpSji2VQ https://www.instagram.com/takeyourchits https://twitter.com/takeyourchits…
Feb 25, 2020 Gnomes & Wizards Kickstarter Preview - Tales From The Blog
You can find the original preview piece on.. https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2020/01/wizards-gnomes-kickstarter-board-game.html We were provided a preview copy of Gnomes & Wizards in which we made a contribution to the shipping of the game. We were not paid for this preview.Cavern Wire at time of this article have not appeared on the podcast, but may appear on a future episode.You can visit their site -…
Feb 23, 2020 Blitzkrieg Board Game Review - PSC Games - Tales From The Blog..
Originally on our blog, here is the audio version of our Blitzkrieg Review from PSC Games. You can read the original on https://werenotwizards.blogspot.com/2020/02/blitzkrieg-board-game-review-including.html OUR LINKS OF NOTES - Connect with US! Apple Podcasts Our Blog, Reviews, Previews and Thoughts Our YouTube Channel Our BGG Guild Board Game Geek Page Website Facebook Twitter Instagram
Feb 21, 2020 James Hewitt - Robot Fight Club - Needy Cat Games
I would really like to tell you about the chat that me and James from Needy Cat Games had, but due to obvious jokes, I’m not allowed to talk about it. Especially Kids TV. However, please click on the links below to learn more about the Fabulous Robot Fight Club. Links of Notes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/needycatjames/robot-fight-club https://twitter.com/needycatgames https://www.needycatgames.com/…
Feb 19, 2020 Rob Sparks - Board Game Bud - Tinderblox - Alley Cat Games
Rob Sparks pops into WNW Towers to chat about his on fire Kickstarter TinderBlox which you can back by checking out the links below. We also talk about limiting your design choices by creating for mint tins, punning until we can’t pun no more and general very much nonsense. We had fun. Hope you do listening along. Links of Notes Tinderblox & Kittin Kickstarter:…
Feb 17, 2020 Rustan Håkansson - Nations, Skylines, Tribes and Designing..
Delighted to be joined by Rustan Håkansson to chat about design, crunch time, roll and write games, video-gaming and what he likes to do when he isn’t designing games. It’s a very interesting chat. In the next couple of weeks we’ll be running a competition to win some promo cards for City Skylines and for Tribes as well!! Yipee!! Links of Notes https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/37300/rustan-hakansson…
Feb 16, 2020 Antoinette Mason - Board Game Inquisition - Unexpected Tabletop
Antoinette Mason joins us to chat about her channel Board Game Inquisition, and we chat about playing games, making media and finding the time to do both. We also talk a bit about the podcast she runs with Oliver Kinne, who is an awesome person. Make sure you check out all the links to Antoinette’s content below as something unexpected might happen.. Links of Notes https://twitter.com/BGInquisition…
Feb 15, 2020 Mike ’Gentle Ben’ DiLisio - Venetian Blinds, Dice Towers, Surfing
Mike Dilisio is back. And that’s all you need to know. Links of Notes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo0lf8qX0GI https://boardgamegeek.com/blogger/7996/mike-dilisio https://twitter.com/michaeldilisio http://sporadicallyboard.libsyn.com/ https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamepodcast/51847/sporadically-board-mike-and-dan https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/sporadically-board-with-mike-and-dan/id1435773903?mt=2…
Feb 14, 2020 Jackson Pope - Eurydice Games - Fleeting Flicks with Flick Fleet
Jackson Pope is a very hands on person, so hands on he decided to make the copies of his successful Kickstarter Flick Fleet, completely by hand. Join us as we chat about why you would even do that, how many injuries you can get and why he continues to love doing it with his hands. Links of Notes http://www.eurydicegames.co.uk/games/flickfleet/index.html https://www.facebook.com/eurydicegames/…
Feb 6, 2020 10 Gallon Tank - Winsmith Games - David Smith - Travis Winstead
If you want to check out Death by Monsters go to https://www.deathbymonsters.com/ Joined by childhood friends David and Travis, we chat about playing Star Wars, who was Threepio, starting big and knowing your limitations, getting riled up for Kickstarter and what you call a fish with no eyes. Check out the Kickstarter below and back at its ridiculous cheap price.. Links of Notes https://twitter.com/WinsmithGames…
Feb 5, 2020 Mark Cooke - Hush Hush Projects - Aire of Fog of Con Love..
This Episode is magically powered by AireCon, the Analog Gaming Festival Harrogate Convention Centre - Running from the 13 - 15 March 2020 - Tickets on Sale Now Web - https://airecon.uk / Facebook - facebook.com/aireconukTwitter - twitter.com/aireconuk or @aireconuk / Instagram - instagram.com/aireconuk ====================================================== Join by the delicious monster of all things Hush Hush and…

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