Dive into the complete episode list for Whose Turn Is It Anyway?. Each episode is cataloged with detailed descriptions, making it easy to find and explore specific topics. Keep track of all episodes from your favorite podcast and never miss a moment of insightful content.
---AUDIO DISCLAIMER--- Let's face it in our earlier episodes our audio isn't up to scratch (it gets better we promise)
Welcome to "Whose Turn Is It Anyway", a podcast all about our gaming group where we talk about board games, gaming culture and much much more.
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Rob, Ian, Becky, Kerley
OVERVIEW In this intro episode "First Player" JP is joined by our other players "Rob, Ian, Becky & Kerley" to introduce the show and how future episodes will be broken down. In this episode you'll learn more about our players such as:
- how JP has set-up a board gaming cult and became a catalyst for everyone getting involved in board gaming mainly for selfish reasons - why Rob really really really loves Captain Sonar "hmmmmmm" - Ian's recognition that his competitiveness & lack of tactical ability isn't a great combination in games - why Becky hates the learning process in games - Kerley's prime directive from being 10 years old to take down his opposition with no mercy
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW First player choosy fingers in app as referenced in the show - Click here to find the app or on the link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tendadigital.chwaziApp&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Ian mentions on the show about rescheduling the UK Crokinole Championship 2022 at the UK Games Expo this year. You can find more information about by clicking here or on the link - https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/180-uk-crokinole-championship-sponsored-by-tracey-boards-masters-of-games/
---AUDIO DISCLAIMER--- Let's face it in our earlier episodes our audio isn't up to scratch (it gets better we promise)
Our players return with their first full episode which brings to life the origins of there gaming group whilst offering hints / tips in setting your own groups up.
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Ian, Kris
OVERVIEW In this episode "First Player" JP is joined by our other players Ian and our new player Kris to discuss all things about setting up gaming groups and what has worked well for them. In this episode you'll learn:
- that Kris' Battlestar Galactica "incident" is much like Bryn's fishing trip from Gavin & Stacey (UK Show) - Will we ever know what happened? - JP is becoming more culpable in setting up a cult "ahem" board gaming group by being the reason why Kris is involved in the hobby - Ian really really loves talking about Crokinole and the upcoming UK Crokinole Championship - that we need to get questions from our listeners rather than our other "players" in the group, get in touch with the show on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/WTIIAPodcast or our Instagram page - @whoseturnpodcast
---AUDIO DISCLAIMER--- Let's face it in our earlier episodes our audio isn't up to scratch (it gets better we promise)
With plenty of games hitting the table the group returns for another episode of Whose Turn Is It Anyway? where our players crawl out of their cryo pods onboard the thematic ship Nemesis
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Kerley, Adrian & Davey
OVERVIEW In this episode "First Player" JP is joined by our other player Kerley and our new players Adrian & Davey (James) where we put on our space suits and do a deep dive onboard Nemesis published by Awaken Realms. In this episode you'll learn:
- more about Adrian getting into the hobby through Pandemic (not the real one, the game) - more about Davey's obsession with collectable card games and causing many holes in his pockets - what the hell a Cantaloop is and why JP is excited about it as well as the upcoming new hotness that is Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods - Our experiences with Nemesis and it's various base game expansions (Aftermath Characters, Carnomorphs & Void Seeders)
---AUDIO DISCLAIMER--- Let's face it in our earlier episodes our audio isn't up to scratch (it gets better we promise)
This time the group brings the conversation back to the start line outlining why this hobby of board gaming is awesome and some recommendations of where to start.
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Becky & Adrian
OVERVIEW In this episode "First Player" JP is joined by our other players Becky & Adrian to discuss how to get started in this fantastic hobby of ours. In this episode you'll learn
- That JP's lockdown kickstarters have just started to roll in, bring on those dino's - How Unfathomable compares to Battlestar Galactica - Why people should get into the hobby, what are the benefits from an introverts / extroverts perspective - A series of game suggestions from the group which have worked well in getting new players involved - More about the Splotter experiment that the players are excited to try in Food Chain Magnate
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW - Becky mentioning her meeple component upgrades from The Game Knight UK you can find them on the link below - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGameKnightUK
The gaming group have got together to stage an intervention for JP and focus an episode on his favourite game "Too Many Bones"
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Rob, Davey & Ian
OVERVIEW In this episode "First Player" JP is joined by our other players Rob, Davey & Ian to do a deeper dive into Too Many Bones published by Chip Theory Games. In this episode you'll learn:
- That JP has some owning up to do and get's "confused" around microphone preferences - How Ian got outed in Unfathomable in turn 1 and will he ever not talk about Crokinole - The aftermath of the Splotter experiment that is Food Chain Magnate - Whether JP can list off all the Gearloc characters that have been released as well as the new Unbreakable ones - Why Davey's nickname is called Marty McFly - How excited Rob is to get out of the country and visit the bright lights of Las Vegas
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiUa46KGZD0 - Want to see Too Many Bones played in the bathtub - Chip Theory Games Youtube Channel
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:01 - Who is the new first player? 4:29 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:41 - Ian: Unfathomable 7:35 - Rob: Descent - Legends of the Dark 11:41 - Davey: Food Chain Magnate 16:51 - JP: Perseverance 22:11 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Too Many Bones 22:52 - JP's initial thoughts 23:20 - What is Too Many Bones? 27:07 - A new players viewpoint 32:12 - Why is it expensive? 35:28 - Gearloc roll call 42:08 - Introducing the Unbreakable Gearlocs 45:21 - There's even more bones!! 50:26 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What's your most memorable gaming moment? 57:13 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 57:24 - Davey: Warhammer 40K Tournament 57:55 - Ian: Crokinole UK Championship 59:45 - Rob: Viva Las Vegas!!! 1:01:05 - JP: More Vegas and Champions of Midgard 1:03:45 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
JP has been kicked off the "First Player" seat and Adrian has secured first player position to start his run of episodes to bring to life the culture all around crowdfunding.
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: Kerley & JP
OVERVIEW In this episode "First Player" Adrian is joined by our other players Kerley & JP to bring to life experiences of Kickstarter / Gamefound crowdfunding projects. In this episode you'll learn:
- JP has made it back from Vegas in one piece and tells us about his solo experience of Under Falling Skies - Adrian time travels back to the 80's to experience HeroQuest - Kerley is still enjoying building zoos and a card engine in Ark Nova - How FOMO is a real thing that is used by companies to drive crowdfund campaigns and everything else in between - the groups thoughts about whether solo modes should be made available in base games as standard - that JP is looking forward to slitting throats in Game of Thrones, Kerley will "hopefully" experience his first UK Games Expo and Adrian to finally try his kickstarter delivery from last year "The Great Wall"
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:22 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:58 - Kerley: Ark Nova 6:37 - JP: Under Falling Skies 10:54 - Adrian: HeroQuest 14:38 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Crowdfund Culture 14:50 - What is crowdfunding? 16:20 - Fear of missing out is a real thing 17:43 - Problems with add-ons 19:13 - Our experiences with crowdfunding 20:34 - You need a lot of patience 21:17 - The initial buzz doesn't always match your feelings at the end 24:25 - We're much more cautious 25:49 - The importance of game design when choosing 28:07 - Be prepared for it to be late 29:31 - The community can shape the project 32:03 - The balance of hype and disappointment 33:16 - Stretch goals - are they good / bad? 36:15 - The crowdfunding cycle 37:35 - UK shipping fun and games 40:27 - Are we continuing to back games? 41:53 - TURN 4 - Question Time: Should solo modes be included as standard in the base game? 48:16 - TURN 5: The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 48:31 - JP: Game of Thrones 50:57 - Kerley: UK Games Expo & Icaion 53:21 - Adrian: The Great Wall 55:33 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Adrian is now in full swing on his run of episodes and creates the first of many episodes of "Niche Number 1's". A series where we talk about our top games in niche circumstances.
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: Rob, Davey & JP
OVERVIEW In this episode "First Player" Adrian is joined by our other players Rob, Davey & JP to talk about their favourite games in all sorts of niche circumstances. Including; Their favourite game they've lost their sh*t over, favourite game they're getting rid of, favourite game that they like playing at 2 as well as 5 players and much more. In this episode you'll learn:
- Davey's underhand tactics in Perseverance, that breaching the wall on JP backfired on him - Adrian is on the edge about whether he's burning his copy of The Great Wall - Rob tells us his experience of being completely shafted in Dead of Winter through some cracking play from one of our group members - Details about JP's 'unit pusher' - Our thoughts on this episode question - What makes a good co-op game? - The group are excited about UKGE which has already been and gone - Check out our special episode all about our experiences at UKGE 2022
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:49 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:30 - Davey: Las Vegas Royale 3:24 - Rob: Perseverance Episode 1 6:37 - JP: Game of Thrones 12:02 - Adrian: The Great Wall 16:57 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Niche Number 1's - Round 1 17:27 - Favourite game that everybody else hates 25:04 - Favourite game under £20 33:21 - Favourite game that needs upgrading 39:43 - Favourite game that you've lost your sh*t over 49:00 - Favourite games to play at 2 players that also plays at 5 55:17 - Favourite game you're getting rid of 1:04:59 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What makes a great co-op game? 1:10:55 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:11:09 - Davey: UK Games Expo 2022 & Wonderland War 1:11:59 - Rob: More UK Games Expo 1:13:35 - JP: Septima 1:15:31 - Adrian: Dune Imperium & Imperial Assault 1:17:24 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
In our first ever "Expansion Pack" episode a few of the players caught up to chat about their experiences of the recent UK Games Expo 2022.
THE PLAYERS: Davey, JP &Kerley
OVERVIEW SURPRISE!!! You weren't expecting us so soon right? Welcome to our expansion pack episodes which we're releasing outside of our standard fortnightly schedule where you'll find us chatting about conventions or chatting with guests such as content creators, publishers or designers and much much more. In todays expansion episode Davey, JP & Kerley get together after UK Games Expo 2022 and recall their experiences. In this episode you'll learn:
- How we found the UKGE 2022 and our experiences over the weekend - An overview of the demo games we tested and saw at the expo - Whether Becky left any games for others to buy in the Bring & Buy section - The results of the UK Crokinole Championship - How did our players do? - What we didn't enjoyed / what we didn't enjoy at the show - Davey being a business card ninja for the podcast - Becky handing out her room card key to random strangers
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:50 - What are the Expansion Pack episodes? 1:48 - TURN 2 - Our Experience of UKGE 2022? 4:50 - Galactic Era 10:15 - FlickFleet 12:55 - Trayed & Tested (Etsy Store) 14:24 - Marvel Crisis Protocol 21:18 - Lord of the Rings LCG 24:57 - Carooka 26:43 - Crokinole UK Championship 31:26 - Galaxy Trucker 36:06 - Heroes of Might & Magic III 42:33 - Nicodemus 44:15 - Escape the Dark Sector 46:30 - Las Vegas Royale 46:40 - Love Letter Hobbit Edition 47:30 - Lords of Waterdeep 47:40 - Becky loves the Bring & Buy 49:25 - JP didn't buy anything, really!!!! 52:01 - Barrage 55:35 - Bitoku 57:05 - Spirit Island 58:35 - Food is an important part of the experience 1:00:11 - Our stand out moments 1:05:11 - Gaming Rules! Just One charity event 1:10:35 - What didn't we enjoy?
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Our players have released another "Expansion Pack" episode where we sit down with Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules to talk about his channel, experiences as a gamer and much more.
GUEST PLAYER: Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules THE PLAYERS: JP & Adrian
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode JP & Adrian sit down with our first-ever guest on the show. We couldn't think of a better guest to start us off with than the excellent Paul Grogan from Gaming Rules. In this episode you'll learn:
- What games Paul is enjoying right now and his favourite game of all time. - How Paul's taste in gaming has changed since the '80s. - Paul's top tips for teaching games. - That you should always go for the "shed" strategy. - Paul talks about GRIDCON. Discussing his pre-GRIDCON experiences and the pros and cons of having 40 gamers around for a weekend. - What Paul is excited to cover on his channel soon...
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:45 - TURN 2 - Welcoming Our Guest Player 4:12 - What's your favourite game? 9:16 - What games are you enjoying right now? 18:29 - TURN 3 - Main Interview - How have you found transitioning away from rule book projects? 24:12 - Paul's focus on Patreon content 26:34 - What do you enjoy the most about creating content? 29:05 - How have your gaming tastes changed over the years? 35:24 - Where do you get your nostalgia hit from? 39:00 - How important is it to look back and get classics to the table? 42:02 - Do you struggle to get games which might not look aesthetically pleasing to the table? 46:13 - What are your 101's for teaching board games?
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Adrian now focuses on the hobby within the hobby that is all about the board game bling. Whether it's aesthetic upgrades, functional upgrades or storage our players chat through their experiences in today's show.
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: Becky & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode "First Player" Adrian is joined by players Becky & Kerley, to talk all things "Boardjazzle" or boardgame bling. We discuss how we've chosen to improve our games, making them more appealing to the eye, improving gameplay, and storage solutions. Whether you like cutting foam core, designing 3D files or buying upgrades we've got it covered. In this episode you'll learn:
- JP has gate-crashed the episode for a few minutes to chat about his experiences in playing Septima from Mindclash Games. A game on Kickstarter right now!!! -That Adrian returned to Game of Thrones and a discussion on how games can create a negative play experience. - The differences in aesthetic, functional and storage upgrades with great discussions from the group about all three areas. - Answers to our latest listener question, about recommending 2-4 player games for new gamers. - That Becky is excited about her girly holiday and to try out some party games with non-gamers
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:09 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:30 - JP - Septima 8:05 - Kerley - Lords of Waterdeep 11:27 - Becky - Troyes 15:05 - Adrian - Game of Thrones (Again!) 18:53 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Boardgame Bling 19:55 - Aesthetic Upgrades 29:46 - Functional Upgrades 39:41 - Storage Upgrades 51:39 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What can you recommend for new gamers for 2 & 4 player games 1:01:54 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:02:09 - Becky - Just One 1:04:05 - Kerley - Architects of the West Kingdom
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Adrian completes his run of episodes before being usurped by Davey. This episode focuses on Wingspan published by Stonemaier Games, but also comes with a warning to not eat those Wingspan eggs. They are not "Mini Eggs".
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: Becky & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode "First Player" Adrian is joined by players Becky & also our new player to the show "Tambo" to talk about Wingspan published by Stonemaier Games and designed by Elizabeth Hargrave. We learn more about our new player Tambo, how he got into the hobby, and why Wingspan is a firm favourite in the gaming group. In this episode you'll learn:
- What Tambo's favourite games are at the moment and how he earned his reputation of being a board gamer you can't trust - Becky is finally getting through her UKGE haul and gets Takenoko to the table, a game where pandas eat baboons....or is that bamboo. - An overview of wingspan and why the group enjoy the game and how it's a staple in many collections. - Adrian's excitement for some purchases which are on the way with Marvel United X-Men, Suburbia expansions and the Village Big Box announcement.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:50 - Introducing Tambo 2:02 - What's Tambo's favourite game? 3:39 - What games Tambo is enjoying right now? 5:22 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 5:37 - Becky - Takenoko 8:01 - Tambo - Outer Rim with Unfinished Business 11:34 - Adrian - Concordia 17:19 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Wingspan 21:06 - The mechanics of Wingspan 34:55 - What do we like about the game? 40:28 - Expansions for Wingspan (European, Oceania) 47:33 - TURN 4 - Question Time: How do you choose what games to buy when there are so many? 57:53 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 58:05 - Tambo - Terraforming Mars & HeroQuest 59:11 - Becky - Unfathomable & Lords of Waterdeep 1:00:03 - Adrian - Marvel United X-Men, Suburbia Expansion & Village Big Box 1:03:48 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We're really cranking out some expansion packs lately and we have another belter for you. In this episode we interview Jackson Pope and Paul Wilcox from Eurydice Games the designers, publishers and manufacturers of FlickFleet.
GUEST PLAYER: Jackson Pope & Paul Willcox from Eurydice Games THE PLAYERS: Davey & Ian
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode we get our very first games designer, publisher and manufacturer all rolled in one into the show. Davey & Ian learn all about Jack & Pauls genesis of Eurydice Games and their popular two player (soon to be four player) dexterity game FlickFleet. In this episode you'll learn:
- What games Jack & Paul play when they aren't playing FlickFleet - What backers can expect from Xeno Wars, the new standalone expansion which introduces the Hive and Storm as alien races into the mix - How FlickFleet began with wooden food shapes "Launch the lettuce!!!" - How Paul found out that laser cutting and starting fires is all too easy to do - Will Paul be able to use his daughter’s bedroom as additional storage for the Gamefound campaign which is live right now?
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW You can already purchase a copy of Flickfleet core game from Eurydice Games website - https://www.eurydicegames.co.uk/
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:29 - TURN 2 - Introducing Jackson Pope & Paul Wilcox 4:02 - What were your favourite games to play? 5:23 - How was Eurydice Games created? 7:15 - Why the transition from Kickstarter to Gamefound? 8:45 - A reflection on self publishing and manufacturing 10:42 - Talking about Xeno Wars the new expansion for FlickFleet 13:55 - What was the genesis of the idea of FlickFleet? 17:58 - What was the decision to self publish & manufacture? 22:38 - Why is there no lore in FlickFleet? 25:22 - What have been your pitfalls in doing this yourselves? 30:03 - What would you change if you could? 36:08 - What was the inspiration behind the box art? 39:12 - Are you looking to grow the Eurydice Games team? 42:43 - What advice do you have for other self publishers & manufacturers? 49:46 - What's coming up in the Gamefound campaign? 51:49 - What are your favourite mechani
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We know, we know!!! This week should be Episode 8 however we've had to juggle the schedule a little bit to get another timely expansion pack episode out. This week we are focusing on the fantastic charity event "The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon" where we interview the lead organiser "Dan Apsey"
GUEST PLAYER: Dan Apsey from the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon THE PLAYERS: JP & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode JP & Kerley catch up with Dan Apsey the lead organiser for the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon which is a gaming endurance event to support and raise money for the fantastic charity "Cots for Tots". In this episode you'll learn:
- More about the upcoming event, what it's about, how it works - about some stories from previous events - more about Dan the gamer and his tastes in games - How Dan & Kerley become besties... -...then not (shortest bromance ever)
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:14 - TURN 2 - Welcoming Our Guest Player 2:13 - What's Dan's favourite game? 4:42 - What games is Dan enjoying right now? 7:27 - TURN 3 - Main Interview 10:09 - A side step in how to break Kerley at 4am 13:14 - Getting back to the event & details 16:01 - Places to chill & relax 17:30 - Getting past the COVID disruption 20:34 - Guidance for those who might be apprehensive about the event 21:42 - Boarding is like a religion 22:10 - More about the environment of the event 23:47 - Funny stories from previous events 26:39 - Sustenance to keep you going 27:19 - Ticket details 28:01 - Dan the gamer and inside his mind palace 32:44 - Have you found that you've left videos games behind? 36:45 - Dan's opinions of co-op games 41:04 - App driven games 41:58 - Dan's Niche Number 1 - Favourite game you're getting rid of 45:00 - Dan's Niche Number 1 - Favourite game that needs up
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's Episode 9 and there is a new first player in town!!! Davey takes the token and dedicates an episode all about the conversion of video games into tabletop board games. Are they generally good, bad or ugly, lets find out.
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode our new "First Player" Davey takes control of the show to talk all about the development of video games into board games. The bleep machine is on standby. In this episode you'll learn:
- Will JP ever stop buying Chip Theory Games, I think we know the answer - About how Tambo got shanked on his last turn in Nemesis Lockdown - What games we think have had good conversions from the video game world - Which video games adaptations we own in our collection - What other IP's have translated across - About our biggest board game surprise and disappointments
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:37 - An update from our sponsors (well JP) 3:27 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:07 - JP - Burncycle 9:22 - Tambo Nemesis Lockdown 14:36 - Davey - Bitoku 17:43 - TURN 3 - The Cardboard Arcade 20:41 - Boardgames are more accessible now 23:04 - Good conversions - Civilization 26:02 - Good conversions - Doom 28:05 - Not so good conversions - Fallout 31:01 - Big IP's coming - Cyberpunk: Gangs of Night City 36:13 - Big IP's coming - Darkest Dungeon 39:23 - What video game adaptations do we own? 44:36 - What other notable mentions of games are there? 48:32 - They are crossing over more and more 49:56 - TURN 4 - Question Time: Biggest surprise & disappointment 57:02 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 57:22 - Davey - Barrage 58:55 - Tambo - Perseverance Chronicle Mode 1:00:23 - JP - Kanban EV 1:02:02 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Our first player Davey returns and we're going in heavy, well it's difficult to not when you've devoted an episode around one of our favourite publishers "Mindclash Games".
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode our new "First Player" Davey takes us around the world in complex, heavy cardboard that is Mindclash Games. In this episode you'll learn:
- How Beckys recent purchase of Spirit Island is fast becoming a firm favourite in the Kerley household - That JP loves role playing the captain in Unfathomable a bit too much, "Throw him in the brig" - that Davey is finally getting his copy of Clank! Legacy to the table - How we rank the main 4 games from Mindclash (Cerebria, Anachrony, Trickerion and Perseverance) - how we "try" to answer the question of why do we buy board games and not play them
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:55 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:10 - Kerley - Spirit Island 6:49 - JP - Unfathomable 11:47 - Davey - Clank Legacy 15:06 - TURN 3 - Main Event - Mindclash of the Titans 15:16 - Cerebria 18:04 - It's full of terminology 19:38 - It's not going to be for everyone 22:57 - It's one of the most unique games & themes 24:08 - Anachrony 28:17 - Two worker placement areas 30:58 - Fractures of Time expansion 33:11 - Variability & first time players 36:02 - Perseverance 37:56 - Episode 1 39:16 - Episode 2 41:01 - Chronicle Mode 42:06 - Trickerion 45:35 - It's climbing to be one of our favourites 46:22 - Ensuring the trick lifecycle is understood 49:19 - How do we rank the games of Mindclash Games? 51:52 - What is Mindclash Games' DNA? 53:47 - What's coming up next from Mindclash? Septima & Voidfall 58:28 - TURN 4 - Question Time: Why do I buy games and not play them? 1:02:54 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:03:07 - Davey - The Boys & Barrage 1:04:32 - Kerley - Rediscovering Heroes of Might & Magic & On Mars 1:07:21 - JP - Viva La France & Twilight Imperium 1:09:41 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Wait a minute where's Davey!!!! JP stands in as Davey is feeling under the weather to continue this episode with the exciting return of Niche Number 1's. Yes they're back for another round.
FIRST PLAYER: Davey (well JP's covering) OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian & Kerley
OVERVIEW Niche Number 1's are back and we're here to talk through another round of obscure categories and what games we link to those categories, these include favourite game with no VP's, favourite game you bought on a whim, favourite game you hated on your first play but then liked and much much more. In this episode you'll learn:
- Adrian has been dabbling in a bit of Raiders of the North Sea for more viking fun and games - Kerley has indoctrinated one of his overseas friend into the hobby in the space of a week - JP has been caused serious amounts of net damage from Jinteki servers in Netrunner (yes it's a thing) - The team run through six new Niche Number ones - And why won't anyone make a board game version of Dizzy The Egg? Surely a missed opportunity here
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:26 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:38 - Adrian - Raiders of the North Sea 8:24 - Kerley - Gugong 13:50 - JP - Netrunner 19:33 - TURN 3 - Main Event - Niche Number 1's - Round 2 21:03 - What's your favourite game that doesn't have VP's? 26:52 - What's your favourite game that you don't own? 34:39 - What's your favourite game that you hated on your first play then liked? 42:45 - What's your favourite game that you've bought on a whim? 47:22 - What's your favourite game without an available expansion? 51:38 - What's your favourite game that has the most useless component? 56:39 - TURN 4 - Question Time: As we get deeper in the hobby do we find ourselves getting more snobby / elitist? 1:05:49 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:06:09 - Adrian - Board gaming birthdays 1:07:03 - Kerley - Kickstarter Releases (Northgard & Europa Universalis) 1:07:58 - JP - Hoplomachus Victorum & Perseverance Chronicle Mode 1:09:39 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Our expansion packs return with Adam Richards from Punchboard talking all about his love for the hobby, the importance of written media in board gaming and his passion behind why he set-up his website Punchboard.
GUEST PLAYER: Adam Richards from Punchboard THE PLAYERS: JP
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode JP flies solo and meets Adam Richards from Punchboard to talk about his love for playing, writing and reviewing games in our fantastic hobby of ours
In this episode you'll learn:
- What Adams favourite games are at the moment - How Punchboard began - The importance of writing about how games make you feel in reviews - how solo gaming supports mental health - how Adam fairs at a few of our Niche Number 1's from Round 1
Space Biff - Adam mentions a great review site from Dan Thurot, check it out here - https://spacebiff.com/
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:49 - TURN 2 - Welcoming Our Guest Player 2:56 - What brought Adam to tabletop gaming? 5:09 - What kind of games do you tend to enjoy? 6:41 - What are your favourite games? 8:02 - What's been hitting the table a lot recently for you? 11:06 - TURN 3 - Main Interview 11:16 - What was your motivation behind Punchboard? 15:47 - The importance of writing about how it makes you feel 17:59 - Writing about the industry and mental health 23:10 - Do you get support from publishers to cover their games? 28:15 - Is there a favourite piece of cont
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Davey returns all alive and well to complete his run of episodes as "First Player" to talk about one of his favourite genres in boardgaming "Dungeon Crawlers".
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: Rob & Chris (New Player)
OVERVIEW Davey is joined by Rob and a new player to the podcast Chris (no not Kris with the K but Chris with the C), to chat through their experiences with dungeon crawler co-op games and why they love them so much. In this episode you'll learn:
- All about our new player to the pod "Chris" and how he relishes co-op games and the occasional turn at being evil - Rob is pushing Carrooka onto everyone he sees and now his mum has taken over the board - Davey provides the shortest description of Anno 1800 - about the differences in the Descent (Journeys & Legend) - how the group have experienced a range of dungeon crawlers but there's still a lot left to try - about "coffeegate" and "pizzagate" when we mix food / drink with board games - and finally who will be taking over as the next "first player" for Episodes 13-16
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:39 - Welcoming Chris 1:51 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:01 - Davey - Anno 1800 2:29 - Rob - Carrooka 7:05 - Chris - Gloomhaven 9:14 - TURN 3 - The Descent into Dungeon Crawlers 9:22 - Introducing Descent 13:51 - Differences in managing a character to now a roster 16:55 - The model quality is fantastic in Legends 18:34 - What are the major differences between Journeys & Legends? 21:49 - The set-up & tare down in the older versions is noticable 22:39 - What draws us to Dungeon Crawlers? 30:32 - An aside with Imperial Assault 35:43 - Zombies are hard to kill, unless they are in Zombicide 40:34 - Our apprehension with Darkest Dungeon 43:35 - What was our first Dungeon Crawler experience? 46:06 - Our favourite moments playing Dungeon Crawlers 50:46 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What is our rules around food & drink at the table? 1:00:06 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:00:21 - Rob - Top Gun Maverick & House of the Dragon 1:03:07 - Chris - She-Hulk & Bloodborne The Card Game 1:06:12 - Davey - Horus Heresy 30k, Barrage & Rurik 1:08:25 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Becky takes to the mic as our new "First Player" to chat about playing games together on the same team (well sometimes).
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, Tambo & Rob
OVERVIEW Becky steals the first player token from Davey to start her run of episodes and focusing on co-operative gaming and it's various forms. In this episode you'll learn:
- Becky nearly walking away from Spirit Island but having a redeeming game where it finally clicked has saved the day - Adrian playing the "NEW" Sabika at Gaming Rules HQ and telling us his thoughts on the game - the various experiences of co-op gaming within the group, why they enjoy it, some problems with it and much more - how the group would survive on a desert island, who's a cannibal and oh and what games they would play - about Tambo's accidental mulligan in Perseverance Chronicle Mode which he's pleased about
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:59 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:10 - Tambo - Codenames 3:35 - Adrian - Sabika (NEW) 9:29 - Rob - Marvel Champions 13:13 - Becky - Spirit Island 15:06 - TURN 3 - Main Event - I get by with a little help from my friends (co-op gaming) 15:25 - The various categories of co-op gaming 16:04 - Gloomhaven 16:42 - Mansions of Madness 17:46 - Pandemic 25:19 - Spirit Island 29:22 - Do we think it changes the dynamics of the group in co-ops? 33:43 - The backstabbing of semi co-ops 36:05 - The ups and downs of being the traitor / villain 42:58 - The negatives of co-ops 52:17 - Do we think there will be more innovation in co-op games? 56:17 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What are our desert island games? 1:02:28 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:02:49 - Rob - Star Wars Outer Rim 1:04:44 - Adrian - The War Room Teaser - Chinese flag stickers have turned up 1:07:33 - Tambo - Perseverance Chronicle Mode Game 2 1:09:34 - Becky - Zuuli 1:13:10 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Becky returns for another deep dive discussion all about games which stand the test of time and keep us coming back for more, and why that's the case.
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: Kerley, JP & Ian
OVERVIEW This week's episode is all about games which stand the test of time. Whether they already have, or in our opinion, are still going to be going strong in 10 years. We talk about some of our favourites that fit this category and, more importantly, why that's the case. In this episode you'll learn:
- How you can't build industry without sausages in a game of Anno 1800. - Kerley's excitement of retelling the epic moments of nuking Davey in Civilization 2010 edition. - That Ian still hasn't played much, and really should sort this out if he wants to continue the podcast. - What makes games call us back for more. - What are some of our favourite games that stand the test of time and why - Why do some of us crowdfund and some of us don't, in the question of the week
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:05 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:21 - JP - Anno 1800 7:41 - Kerley - Civilization 2010 13:46 - Becky - Bärenpark 18:16 - Ian - Dreaming about playing Netrunner 22:56 - TURN 3 - Games that stand the test of time 23:35 - What do we think makes games that want to call you back time and time again? 30:04 - The retention of rules helps games to have that status of standing the test of time 34:17 - Group consistency supports games to stand the test of time 36:58 - What other games do we personally feel stand the test of time? 52:12 - TURN 4 - Question Time: Do we routinely back crowdfunding projects and if not, why not? 1:04:05 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:04:17 - JP - Inis 1:06:39 - Kerley - Northgard & Carnegie 1:08:56 - Ian - Netrunner & Ark Nova 1:10:33 - Becky - Astra 1:13:41 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Some people love teaching board games, some people don't and Becky falls into the latter. In this episode we chat all about the teach, how important it is, and some of the perspectives of the teachers and the players.
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Adrian & Ian
OVERVIEW In this week's episode, we discuss the part of the game, which is some people's favourite part of gaming, and some people's nightmares; "The Teach". In this episode you'll learn:
- What do you get when you combine the classic game Snake with a Euro? - Becky's excitement in getting her hands on Zuuli - Ian is on strike two for appearing on a board gaming podcast, having not played a game in quite a while. - Whether the responsibility of learning a game is on the teacher or the student. - Some of our experiences in teaching and being taught - That GRIDCON 2022 is approaching and is literally on our doorstep.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:21 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:32 - JP - Istanbul 6:26 - Adrian - Carnegie 13:24 - Becky - Zuuli 16:53 - Ian - Still hasn't played anything - Strike 2!! 20:47 - TURN 3 - Teaching the Teach 22:47 - Is the responsibility on the learner or the teacher? 29:02 - The player types influence the teach 34:07 - The teach isn't just the first few minutes 37:49 - What about playing learning games or learning rounds 41:30 - It's the hosts responsibility to support new players 44:27 - What resources do we use to support learning games? 47:32 - How can we get new players to accept the first play is a learning game? 48:47 - As a teacher don't quarterback new players 51:51 - Be mindful that it's daunting for new players when they are the only one that doesn't know the game 53:15 - What do you find annoying when teaching games? 57:34 - Some helpful resources to help you improve your teach 58:30 - TURN 4 - Question Time: Is box art important & aesthetics vs gameplay 1:05:20 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:05:32 - Becky - GRIDCON 2022 1:08:41 - Ian - Netrunner & Ark Nova 1:09:44 - JP - We need to talk about
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Shhhhhh don't tell anyone but we've crawled through the archives up to Episode 6 and created our first volume of a short series of episodes called "Can I Get a Rewind" containing all of our NSFW cock-ups, mistakes and deleted bits from the show.
THE PLAYERS: JP, Kerley, Rob, Becky, Davey, Adrian, Ian & Kris
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode we've collated our first round of bloopers, deleted bits and definite NSFW cock-ups for your listening pleasure. A couple of disclaimers:
1) The language gets quite salty 2) There is a jump on audio quality because we've clipped our older episodes which suffered from "well" JP's microphone balls up
In this episode you'll learn...nothing really but you can laugh at our expense
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
As Becky prepares to step down from the First Player throne she's devoted an episode to one of her favourite games Battlestar Galactica / Unfathomable to chat through cylons, hybrids and frakking backstabbing gameplay
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: Rob, Kris & Tambo (JP managed to sneak in for 5 mins)
OVERVIEW In this week's episode, we discuss both Battlestar Galactica (BSG) and Unfathomable and talk about why they are firm favourites on our tables. In this episode you'll learn
- Kris makes a return to the pod since his debut in Episode 1 - More about one of the hot Essen releases Lacrimosa as JP has had a chance to try this out. - Kris has been playing mainly with himself...solo Scythe of course - Becky has saved Ian from exile of the podcast by getting a game of Ark Nova - We finally reveal how Kris has a reputation in setting games up wrong, especially in BSG - A few of the group have been dabbling in crowdfunding with small expansions up to gaming tables - Rob is handed the baton for the next round of episodes
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:23 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:35 - Rob - Too Many Bones 3:38 - Kris - Solo Scythe 6:01 - Tambo - Apollo 7:51 - Becky - Ark Nova 10:50 - JP - Lacrimosa 16:25 - Turn 3 - Main Event - Battlestar Galactica & Unfathomable 18:15 - Initial impressions from the group 20:40 - Kris' Italian Job 22:37 - Kris is notorious for setting up games wrong 25:41 - The variations of characters & abilities 27:15 - The aesthetics of both games 31:39 - It might not be for everyone 35:30 - Do we think you should buy Unfathomable if you own BSG? 41:18 - What would we change about the revamp? 42:40 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What is your single most influence in getting into the hobby and what keeps us coming back? 52:22 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 52:36 - Becky - Astra & Zuuli Expansion 54:10 - Tambo - New Ironside Gaming Table 56:37 - Kris - Civilization 2010, Dog Park and Surfing 58:26 - Rob - All hail King Rob the new first player 59:04 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's a new episode and a new first player with Rob stepping up to the mic to talk about his favourite publisher "Fantasy Flight Games" and to discuss why some of the group have gone through their honeymoon period with FFG
FIRST PLAYER: Rob OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, JP, Chris
OVERVIEW In this weeks episode, Rob takes the mic and debuts his first episode as first player to chat about his favourite publisher and why they aren't other peoples favourites anymore. In this episode you'll learn
- Adrian has finally completed Pandemic Legacy Season 1 (no spoilers) - Chris is needing some players to stop his partner from "having" to play Marvel Champions - JP declares his love for Vital Lacerda as he enters the "Lacerdaverse" - Rob introduces why FFG are his favourite publisher and the group discuss their varying opinions on the publisher - What is the best board game snacks and drinks at game night, find out in our question segment
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:32 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:47 - Adrian - Pandemic Legacy Season 1 8:08 - Chris - Bloodborne The Card Game 12:50 - JP - On Mars 19:18 - Rob - Marvel Champions 20:58 - TURN 3 - Fantasy Flight Games 22:57 - Some of our experiences of FFG 29:04 - The FFG honeymoon period 32:00 - FFG holds a lot of IP's to get new gamers into the hobby 36:05 - There's an opinion that FFG seems to be less exciting for seasoned gamers 42:42 - Are FFG like a comfy pair of slippers? 44:28 - The Keyforge bubble 48:07- Adrian's Star Wars Destiny revival 51:13 - There's so many games Rob's loved playing and introducing people to 52:50 - What do we hope for FFG in the future? 58:38 - The FFG expansion effect 59:39 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What are our boardgame snacks and drinks of choice? 1:07:59 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:0
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Essen has been and gone but we've got to play many of the hot new releases at GRIDCON 3, a Gaming Rules run convention primarily focused on the playing of games rather than the commercial presence. We have a jam-packed expansion pack episode for you!!!
FIRST PLAYER: N/A OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, JP, Davey & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this week's expansion pack, the group get together to chat about their experiences at GRIDCON 3. The convention based in the South West UK ran by Gaming Rules! In this episode you'll learn:
- Which games we've managed to play on each day and our initial thoughts - That Lacrimosa could do with a "Simply Red" expansion - What everyone's "Game of the Weekend" was - that even the fry up gets a review - how to navigate the bring & buy just like TKMaxx - how personal GRIDCON feels to attend (spoiler it's awesome)
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:20 - TURN 2 - What is GRIDCON 3? 4:49 - DAY 1 - FRIDAY 5:00 - The Great Wall 8:24 - Astra 13:20 - Space Base 14:02 - It's a Wonderful Kingdom 16:48 - Marvel United 18:09 - An aside on social anxiety at conventions 22:05 - Starship Captains 27:52 - DAY 2 - SATURDAY 28:10 - Lacrimosa 37:05 - Furnace 42:10 - Northgard 46:53 - Gugong 47:25 - The Gallerist 52:12 - Deal with the Devil 1:01:36 - Hoplomachus Remastered 1:08:45 - DAY 3 - SUNDAY 1:09:46 - Golem 1:16:30 - A quick note about the food 1:17:55 - Terraforming Mars 1:19:06 - Castles of Burgundy 1:23:13 - The epic raffle draw!!! 1:28:00 - Revive 1:43:22 - Bring & Buy experiences 1:47:25 - Signing off from GRIDCON 1:53:14 - TURN 3 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
As Rob warms up as first player we bring you back another round of Niche Number 1's and we've got a brand new set of obscure and thinky questions.
FIRST PLAYER: Rob OTHER PLAYERS: Becky, Kerley & Adrian
OVERVIEW In this weeks episode, Rob continues the torch of Niche Number 1's which we started all those episodes ago and poses a brand new set of questions to the group. In this episode you'll learn:
- Rob's thoughts on GRIDCON as he missed out on the expansion pack episode - that not all heroes wear capes when Rob loses the tiniest boardgame component at a convention - our group's first thoughts on ISS Vanguard as the Vanguardians of the Galaxy begin their space exploration - which game is our favourite but we don't know why? - what our favourite games are that never hit the table, - which of the games we got rid of we regretted the most, - our favourite game to lure non-gamers into the hobby, - the game we were reluctant to play because of the box art that is now a favourite, - what our favourite games are that puts us in a state of zen, - our thoughts on a listener's question about Kickstarter regret and some of our thoughts on that subject.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW Check out our GRIDCON episode to learn more about the conversion - Click here to listen
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:08 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:22 - Becky - Astra 3:26 - Adrian - 3D Printing 5:20 - Kerley - ISS Vanguard 6:57 - Rob - Fort 9:16 - TURN 3 - Niche Number 1's - Round 3 10:02 - Favourite game you like but you don't know why 17:13 - Favourite game you never get to the table 26:40 - Favourite game you got rid off and wish you hadn't 36:16 - Favourite game to lure non gamers into the hobby 44:50 - Favourite game you were reluctant to play because of the box art 53:36 - Favourite game that puts you in the state of zen 1:03:01 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What kickstarters have you regretted not backing when you see copies arriving 1:12:09 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:12:26 - Becky - Everdell Big Box 1:13:37 - Adrian - A lot of Lacerda & Spirit Island 1:14:29 - Kerley - More ISS Vanguard 1:15:01 - Rob - Building his Lego Ecto 1 & Black Panther 2 1:16:21 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Do you love board games? Do you want to be part of our gaming group?
Then welcome to Whose Turn Is It Anyway, we put our gaming group right at the heart of the show. Each episode we talk about the games that hit our tables. We answer your burning questions and of course we cover the board game topics that you want to hear about
With a rotating first player structure you get plenty of variety. So if this sounds right up your street and thank you in advance for listening.
Check us out on www.whoseturn.co.uk or on your favourite podcast player of choice and until then, see you at the table.
We've got another guest on the show and this time it's the designer of Zuuli, Chris Priscott from Unfringed. Chris joins us to chat through the genesis of Zuuli and also game design in general.
GUEST PLAYER: Chris Priscott from Unfringed.co THE PLAYERS: JP & Becky
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode JP & Becky meet Chris Priscott the designer of Zuuli to talk about how his design began, whats coming up and who Chris the gamer is. In this episode you'll learn: - How Becky would have elbowed the other players out of the way to be on this episode (spoiler alert - she's a big fan) - What happens to the animals in Zuuli when you can't fit them in your zoo - What's up next for Zuuli fans - more about Chris' niche number 1 answers - that Resident Evil from the 90s has a strong pull for conversation
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:07 - TURN 2 - Introducing Chris Priscott 3:29 - What is Chris' favourite game? 6:01 - What games does Chris enjoy right now? 9:19 - TURN 3 - Main Interview 9:42 - What was the genesis of Unfringed? 13:40 - Was your background in software engineering helpful with the process? 15:12 - What was the most surprising thing in the process in getting Zuuli out to market? 16:48 - Having played Zuuli, what happens to the animals that don't fit in the zoo? 17:58 - What is Zuuli?
22:09 - What's it been like going through crowdfunding and getting the response you have? 26:50 - How deliberate was the child friendly art style? 30:34 - What expert tips can you give Becky to help beat her husband (Kerley) at the game? 33:26 - Will you cover on socials fan made cards & animals? 36:23 - Listeners Questions - What's next from the Zuuliverse? 41:06 - Are you working on anything outside of the Zuuliverse right now? 42:48 - Listeners Questions - How did you find the blind draft when we switched playing with an open draft? 45:45 - Listeners Questions - Do you feel the succe
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
---AUDIO DISCLAIMER--- Apologies for the audio quality not being as up to scratch on this episode, we've cleaned it up as much as possible.
As Rob continues he swears he's not being first player again but still comes back for more, however he brings us a discussion into LCG's (Living Card Games), what they are and what the group enjoys.
FIRST PLAYER: Rob OTHER PLAYERS: Davey, Tambo & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this weeks episode, Rob is pushing to the end of his episode run and chats with the group about LCG's (Living Card Games) and their experiences in how they've led to some great game experiences. In this episode you'll learn: - that Davey can't say Teotihuacan properly - how "ahem" deep various group members are in Marvel Champions - Rob gains great pleasure in destroying his daughter in his latest game of Villainous - A good discussion on the differences between LCG's vs TCG's - A run through of Arkham Horror, Marvel Champions and Lord of the Rings LCG's
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW Please check out our BoardGameGeek page and become a fan and subscribe to be notified on when our next episode lands.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - A small audio quality disclaimer 0:19 - TURN 1 - Player Count 6:25 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 6:41 - Tambo Talisman Batman Super Villains Edition 10:16 - Kerley - Viticulture 13:31 - Davey - Teotihuacan 16:21 - Rob - Villainous 18:54 - TURN 3 - Just hit the east side of the LCG... 19:18 - Arkham Horror LCG 23:36 - What is an LCG? 24:45 - Marvel Champions LCG 33:49 - Lord of the Rings LCG 43:47 - The comparison to TCG's 52:30 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What Fantasy Flight Game should I own? 58:31 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 58:56 - Kerley - Heroes of Might & Magic III & Mosaic 1:01:02 - Davey - Viva Lacerda 1:02:50 - Tambo - ISS Vanguard & Wolverine Deck 1:03:51 - Rob - Journeys of Middle Earth 1:06:52 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSSSSS!!! We're so happy to bring you our first Christmas Special ever and although Christmas has been and gone, quiz-mas is here to stay. The players unite to put on a festive board game quiz so play along and see how well you do
SANTA'S ELVES: JP, Kerley, Becky, Ian & Davey
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode Santa's elves are in festive spirits as they produce their first annual "Quiz-Mas" where all 5 players are pitted against each other in a casual "yeah right" board game quiz and also for our listeners to play along with us.
In this episode you'll learn: - An overview of the games we've played in the run up to x-mas - What the hell is a danger dolphin - How competitve Davey gets with quizs (and games) - How much Kerley hates Rummikub - about 5 rounds of board gaming questions with varying difficulty (and quality)
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:23 - Introducing our new trailer 4:11 - TURN 2 - Simply having a wonderful quiz-mas time 5:44 - ROUND 1: JP's Round 6:23 - Endless Winter 9:07 - Heat: Pedal to the Metal 14:20 - Round 1: Questions 17:44 - Round 1: Answers 22:11 - What is JP looking forward to over x-mas? 24:45 - ROUND 2: Kerley's Round 25:02 - Dinosaur Island 29:52 - Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition 34:48 - Round 2: Questions 40:09 - Round 2: Answers 47:22 - What is Kerley looking forward to over x-mas? 48:16 - ROUND 3: Becky's Round 48:23 - Too Many Bones 50:03 - Rock Band 51:42 - Round 3: Questions 56:41 - Round 3: Answers 1:00:01 - What is Becky looking forward to over x-mas? 1:02:04 - ROUND 4: Ian's Round 1:03:38 - Ark Nova 1:05:51 - Zuuli 1:07:38 - Round 4: Questions 1:11:48 - Round 4: Answers 1:16:39 - What is Ian looking forward to over x-mas? 1:19:57 - ROUND 5: Davey's Round 1:20:12 - Weather Machine 1:23:06 - Anno 1800 1:26:30 - Round 5: Questions 1:31:17 - Round 5: Answers 1:34:11 - What is Davey looking forward to over x-mas? 1:35:33 - Quiz-mas is over - How did we all do? 1:38:07 - A tease for our 1st birthday in March 2023 1:39:19 - TURN 3 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Rob steps off the iron "first player" throne and explores the world of dexterity games within the hobby and why they are just so accessible for gamers.
FIRST PLAYER: Rob OTHER PLAYERS: Ian, Kris & JP
OVERVIEW In this weeks episode, Rob steps down as first player in his final run to talk all about dexterity games and why they are so accessible for everyone. Also Rob runs us through the groups particular favourites. In this episode you'll learn: - that the group really can't tell their left from their right in Wavelength - Kris' preparation for Twilight Imperium 4th edition is unmatched - JP is gutted after a shocking performance at the last game night - There's such a thing as streaking subbuteo models (apparently - there's no source to validate this) - about the dexterity games we play such as Carooka, Crokinole, Flick 'em Up!, Kubb, Mölkky, Cornhole, FlickFleet, Klask and much more - That Rob hands the first player token back to JP who returns in Episode 21
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:55 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:15 - Ian - Wavelength 8:17 - Kris - Preparing for Twilight Imperium 11:17 - JP - Lorenzo Il Magnifico 17:05 - Rob - Zuuli 20:29 - TURN 3 - Let's Talk About Dex 21:19 - Carooka 24:09 - Crokinole 34:01 - Subbuteo & the accessibility of dexterity games 36:02 - Flick 'em Up! 37:42 - Kubb 42:14 - Mölkky 44:51 - Cornhole 47:52 - FlickFleet 54:13 - Ice Cool 56:00 - Klask 59:12 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What's our best boardgame bargain? 1:08:23 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:08:36 - Kris - Twilight Imperium & Scythe 1:10:05 - Ian - Welsh Crokinole Tournament & Netrunner episode 1:11:29 - JP - Twilight Imperium & ISS Vanguard 1:15:15 - Rob - Christmas, Journeys Through Middle-Earth & Mansions of Madness
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
You thought Christmas was over but the Whose Turn players have dug into the archives across episodes 7 - 12 and produced another volume of "Can I Get A Rewind" for your listening pleasure. As always it's a load of nonsense...enjoy.
THE PLAYERS: Adrian, JP, Kerley, Rob, Becky, Davey, Tambo, Chris
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode we've collated our second round of bloopers, cock-ups and absolute nonsense for those that follow the show. The swear-o-meter is in full swing so you've been warned.
In this episode you'll learn...again nothing, absolutely nothing
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
As Rob vacates the first player throne JP returns to familiar ground and brings us all into the dystopian future of Netrunner, an asymmetrical card game where a runner (hacker) attempts to hack a shady corporation in order to prevent them scoring their nefarious agendas.
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Ian & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this weeks episode, JP takes on the mantle of first player once again and along with Ian and Kerley they perform a deep dive into one of their favourite games Netrunner. Prepare to be propelled into the dystopian future and get your hack on. In this episode you'll learn: - That Ian has actually played some more games, at this rate he might make it back in the group - Kerleys kickstarters have all been delivered at once, pretty much - what Netrunner is and why it's an important game for the group - to explore all the corporations and runners in the game along with their thematic and mechanical flavours - What games the group would save from their house if it was on fire
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW NOTE: We are not affiliated with Null Signal Games or FFG but we want to help promote this fantastic game to everyone. You can find out more information below:
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:18 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:44 - Kerley - Scythe 6:10 - Ian - Quoridor 9:50 - JP - Cubitos 16:44 - TURN 3 - Jacking back into Netrunner 19:06 - What is Netrunner? 25:20 - Our groups introduction to Netrunner 28:42 - The death and resurrection of Netrunner 35:12 - Exploring the Corporations 41:08 - Haas-Bioroid (Purple Corp) 42:26 - Jinteki (Red Corp) 43:54 - NBN (Yellow Corp) 45:15 - Weyland (Green Corp) 47:35 - Exploring the Runners 49:07 - Shapers (Green Runner) 50:34 - Criminals (Blue Runner) 52:39 - Anarchs (Orange Runner) 54:22 - The rich deckbuilding experience 57:55 - How can you get started with Netrunner? 59:57 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What single game would you save f
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Have you ever had a gaming moment where it just didn't work, a game you were excited for but fell flat or a game you still love but others just don't like it? We open up our unique board game therapy session to talk through just that.
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Davey, Becky & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this weeks episode, JP is getting more comfortable being back as first player and opens up our first ever board game therapy session where we all get our gaming moments / dislikes and "hexpectations" off our chests. So join us on the "chez lounge" for some open discussions. In this episode you'll learn: - That Davey has found a great party / trick taking card game in Skull King which sounds fun - how Dr John Seward gets picked on by Dracula - our inner thoughts as we sit on the "chez lounge" of great hexpectations - that Rummikubb triggers Kerley (again!!!) - which game Becky really dislikes which shocks the group - how it can feel sometimes when gaming sessions just don't land - about our board game collection sizes and how we "manage" them from our listeners question
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:55 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:08 - Becky - Welsh Crokinole Tournament 5:05 - Davey - Skull King 8:33 - Kerley - Perseverance 12:34 - JP - Fury of Dracula 20:34 - TURN 3 - Great hexpectations 21:51 - A shock discovery about Viticulture 24:34 - The surprise that Icion didn't work for some 28:02 - The contention in Barrage turns some people off 34:23 - The "lack" of control in Cloudspire 39:36 - Sometimes building windows in Sagrada is "meh" 41:34 - Rummikubb can go f*** itself 43:49 - The positive surprise in Legacies 46:13 - Dwellings of Eldervale was a miss for us 49:09 - The opposing thoughts on Food Chain Magnate 53:31 - Stars aren't always in everyone's eyes with Astra 58:00 - Time travelling for the first time can be...brain melting in Anachrony 1:00:59 - Waiting an age between turns in Monumental 1:03:01 - Diving into Cerebria a second time round sparked good emotions 1:05:39 - Some honourable mentions 1:07:20 - TURN 4 - Question Time: How big are our board game collections and are they stable? 1:16:38 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:16:54 - Kerley - Orleans 1:18:28 - Davey - Lisboa & ISS Vanguard 1:20:16 - Becky - Pandemic & Azul: Stained Glass of Sintra 1:21:50 - JP - Netrunner
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We keep making episodes and we keep messing them up, so this can only mean we've lined up in our 3rd round of bloopers from episodes 13 - 18, including laughing fits and GRIMCON...apparently
THE PLAYERS: All of us
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn...nothing, seriously you should probably skip this and move onto the next main episode
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Recently a few members of the group have funded a voyage into the Lacerdaverse by getting into the heavy games designed by renowned board game designer "Vital Lacerda" and in this episode we share our entry level experiences.
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian & Davey
OVERVIEW After the groups last outing in "Great Hexpectations" sharing all of their board game failures, it's time to shift our attention and thoughts about the epic heavy games designed by Vital Lacerda Boardgames focusing on the big box deluxe games published by Eagle-Gryphon Games. In this episode you'll learn: - That Final Destination 8 featured in Davey's kitchen - Just how many flowcharts are in Europa Universalis - Adrian can't get enough of Castles of Burgundy - more about our entry level experiences of The Gallerist, Vinhos, Lisboa, Kanban EV, On Mars, The Weather Machine - We should have tried to find someone with Escape Plan before this episode - What our oldest games we've not played (or for a long time) in our listeners question
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 4:17 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:32 - Adrian - Castles of Burgundy 7:49 - Davey - Mansions of Madness 10:06 - JP - Europa Universalis 16:58 - TURN 3: Discovering the Lacerdaverse 17:15 - Who is Vital Lacerda? 19:34 - Our caveats in our discovery 21:06 - The Gallerist (2015) 28:07 - Vinhos (2016) 34:30 - Lisboa (2017) 42:28 - Escape Plan (2019) - Honourable mention 43:51 - Kanban EV (2020) 51:28 - On Mars (2020) 59:38 - The Weather Machine (2022) 1:08:50 - In summary and the upcoming Invention: Age of Evolution (2023) 1:10:19 - TURN 4 - Question Time: What's the oldest game in our collections that we haven't played (for a long while)? 1:16:34 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:16:46 - JP - Beyond the Sun 1:18:03 - Adrian - Targi 1:19:01 - Davey - Dune Imperium and Darkest Dungeon 1:20:11 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
In JP's last run of episodes as first player he gets to chat about expansion theory, not the ever increasing debate about our expansion of the universe but the other main one which is expansions to base board games.
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Tambo, Becky & Adrian
OVERVIEW It's JP's last episode of his run before handing the first player token to Davey and it's time to talk about JP's reputation in buying expansions and exploring the various types and rationale behind them. In this episode you'll learn: - Adrian's first impressions of Earth which is being delivered to backers very soon (if not already) - How not to win at Endless Winter by JP - Is Batman Talisman just like all other Talisman games? - Becky just loves Clank Catacombs - What are expansions, the various types and some examples along the way - What some of our favourite expansions are out there - That we're going to continuously switch up our listeners question segment to try some new ideas out
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:49 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:01 - JP - Endless Winter 7:43 - Becky - Clank Catacombs 13:40 - Tambo - Batman Talisman 17:16 - Adrian - Earth 23:12 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The "other" expansion theory 25:03 - What is an expansion? 25:46 - The various types of expansions out there 30:06 - When you want more players... 35:08 - Adding more stuff or integrating content into the game... 36:09 - The switching in and out of modules... 40:50 - Fixing up the base games with errata... 42:36 - The big box to store your expansions 43:41 - Why do we get expansions? 53:21 - A quick round on our favourites 1:00:32 - Wrapping up the expansion chat 1:01:47 - TURN 4 - Badly Hexplained Games 1:07:01 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:07:13 - Tambo - Starting the Frosthaven campaign 1:08:37 - Becky - Disneyland Paris & Crokinole 1:11:35 - Adrian - WWE Royal Rumble & After the Empire 1:12:44 - JP - City break to Rome & Vinhos 1:14:39 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Another expansion pack is upon us and this time JP & Davey grab their cups of tea and sit down with Brendan McCaskell from Open Owl Studios (formally OOMM Games) to talk all about his entry into the industry, how he got started with game design and a chat about their upcoming crowdfund project Stonesaga, a stoneage survival, crafting & exploration in a persistent world.
GUEST PLAYER: Brendan McCaskell from Open Owl Studios THE PLAYERS: JP & Davey
OVERVIEW In this Expansion Pack episode JP & Davey sit down with board game designer Brendan McCaskell who has previously designed Stars of Akarios & Mythwind with Open Owl Studios. In this episode you'll learn: - How Brendan got into the industry through the rise in popularity with battle royale games (PUBG / Fortnite) - the important process in game design about capturing that feeling you want out of a play experience - about the growing trend of becoming less tutorial dependant in gaming - more about Open Owl Studios latest project "Stonesaga" which is live on Kickstarter right now!!! - more about Brendan's niche number 1 answers (Hint: be careful if you play Game of Thrones with Brendan)
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:51 - TURN 2 - Introducing Brendan McCaskell 2:34 - How did you get into the hobby? 7:14 - What games is Brendan enjoying right now? 9:03 - What's Brendan's favourite games? 16:33 - TURN 3 - Main Interview - How did you get into the hobby? 19:11 - The comparison with modern boardgames to couch video games 21:23 - The importance of capturing that "moment" in game design 22:38 - How did OOMM Games start and how did you get involved? 27:12 - Lessons learned on Stars of Akarios and applying them to Mythwind 31:52 - The growing trend where tutorials are becoming phased out 35:13 - How this trend applies to their new game Stonesaga 37:01 -
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO OUR FELLOW PLAYER, BROTHER AND DEAR FRIEND KRIS WHO WAS TAKEN FROM US SO SHOCKINGLY. REST IN PEACE, YOU WILL BE MISSED...WHILST WE'RE NOT IN A CELEBRATORY MOOD AT THE MOMENT WE FELT IN IMPORTANT TO SHARE KRIS' LAST RECORDING WITH THE TEAM.
We've got the candles, the cake is prepared and it's time to celebrate that the podcast is one years old...so a few of the players join together to celebrate their favourite moments but more importantly we've decided to create a deathmatch of our favourite boardgames played last year in 2022. Let us welcome you to the very first Boardgame Battleground!!!!
THE BIRTHDAY ATTENDEES - JP, Becky, Davey, Ian & Kris
OVERVIEW The Whose Turners come together one year one from since we launched our first episode to celebrate their first birthday in the only fitting way they know how. Invite 35 games in a top trumps deathmatch to see which of their favourite games played last year in 2022 makes it to the top. In this episode you'll learn: - Davey is on commission trying to plug our other episodes on the podcast - The group retell their favourite moments of the podcast so far - That top trumps can be played as a knockout style game (we think!!!!) - about 35 games chosen by the podcast players to enter into the Boardgame Battleground. Which one will make it to the top?
OUR 2022 PLAYED CHAMPIONS ENTERING THE BATTLEGROUND (35 GAMES) ISS Vanguard, Trickerion, On Mars, Lisboa, Too Many Bones, Astra, Zuuli, Terraforming Mars, Lords of Waterdeep, Kings Dilemma, Ark Nova, Anachrony, Eclipse Second Dawn, Nemesis, Civilization 2010, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Dune Imperium, The Weather Machine, Skull King, Twilight Imperium 4e, Marvel Champions, Nemesis Lockdown, Just One, Pandemic Legacy Season 1, Castles of Burgundy, Star Wars Outer Rim, Mansions of Madness 2e, Star Wars Imperial Assault, Fort, Lord of the Rings LCG, Carooka, Wingspan, Scythe, Exploding Kittens, Unfathomable
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - Tribute to Kris 0:46 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:42 - TURN 2 - Celebrating our 1st birthday 3:53 - Becky's favourite moments 5:53 - Ian's favourite moments 7:36 - JP's favourite moments 9:37 - Kris' favourite moments 12:07 - Davey's favourite moments 14:08 - TURN 3 - Boardgame Battleground - 2022 Edition 15:00 - What is the Boardgame Battleground? 16:36 - The 5 key stats of BB 19:16 - The rules teach 22:07 - ROUND 1 - Round of 35 52:20 - ROUND 2 - Round of 17 58:45 - ROUND 3 -
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's the episode that no one has asked for and it's back for it's forth volume where we take clips from episodes 19 - 24 with more cock-up's, silly moments and general nonsense.
THE PLAYERS: All of us
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
In this special expansion pack episode we're joined by Matt Prowse the director of Full Board Gaming who specialise in creating gaming conventions and holidays to chat through what it's like setting up your own gaming convention
GUEST PLAYER: Matt Prowse from Full Board Gaming THE PLAYERS: JP & Adrian
OVERVIEW In this episode you will learn: - Who is the better wheeler and dealer - Matt playing the Emirates of Hacan or Del Boy from Only Fools & Horses - What Full Board Gaming events are and why they differ from other conventions - How Matt approaches designing and building conventions to help others who are thinking the same - some of Matt's answers to our Niche Number 1's
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:51 - TURN 2 - Introducing Matt Prowse (Full Board Gaming) 1:47 - What got Matt into the hobby? 4:05 - What are Matt's favourite games right now? 7:39 - What other games does Matt enjoy right now? 9:34 - TURN 3 - Main Interview - How did Full Board Gaming begin? 15:37 - Where is Full Board Gaming's first ever event? 19:29 - What makes Full Board Gaming events different? 27:48 - When is the event in Torquay next year? 29:55 - What are Matt's tips in creating a gaming convention? 34:40 - How do you transfer from running local game nights to conventions? 40:09 - What challenges has Matt faced so far? 41:22 - How do people get tickets to the event next year? 43:45 - Matt's Niche Number 1's 53:16 - TURN 4 - Planning Your Turn - What's coming up for our guest 58:10 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Davey steps up to the plate and takes the first player crown once more and decides to have a bit of fun with another round of Niche Number 1's, more favourite games based on weird and unique circumstances.
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: Becky, JP & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - About the groups experiences at the first Devon Board Game Weekend hosted by Meeples Corner and The Fox & Hound Country Hotel in Devon - Never to mix Dune Imperium and drinking rum, it's not a good combo people - The new round of Niche Number 1's are locked and loaded and ready to be answered - that Just One is a thing of the past as we play Just Two, ok it's the same game but we're guessing boardgames and we have two clues each - JP shared some exciting news about hosting the livestream at the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon this year, check out the details in the links below.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:05 - TURN 2 - Hex Education - Learn about our adventures at the Devon Board Game Weekend 22:44 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Niche Number 1's - Round 4 23:04 - Favourite game that you have to have an app for? 28:50 - Favourite game that was quickly overshadowed or replaced? 37:41 - Favourite game with a terrible rulebook? 45:20 - Favourite game you though would replace a game but didn't? 49:53 - Favourite game you never win at? 56:55 - Favourite game with terrible components 1:02:16 - TURN 4 - Badly Hexplained Games - Just Two Edition 1:03:30 - Just Two - Game 1 1:06:44 - Just Two - Game 2 1:08:11 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:08:33 - Kerley - Star Wars Rebellion 1:09:49 - Davey - Frosthaven ad Orleans 1:11:11 - Becky - Orleans & Unfathomable 1:11:57 - JP - Hosting the livestream for the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon 1:15:43 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE OUR RECENT BEREAVEMENT NEWS
Davey's tyrannical reign continues and introduces a light hearted episode of "Would you rather" but centred around our hobby, gaming and all sorts of nonsense. Thanks to lots of people around the community for sending in these tough questions, it was a blast.
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: Becky, JP & Rob
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - How Rob is now getting deep into Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Pheonixborn - Davey fixes a previous episode mistake by devoting his "Let's Talk About Hex" segment to one of our listeners - How the group are wired up with various "would you rather" questions pitched at them centred around our wonderful hobby - how well the players continue to do with their "Badly Hexplained Games: Just Two" edition - that Davey & JP are getting a sneak preview on Inventions: Evolution of Ideas which is Vital Lacerda's upcoming game...more on this in a future episode
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:57 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:12 - Rob - Ashes Reborn: Rise of the Pheonixborn 6:41 - Becky - Lost Ruins of Arnak 10:50 - JP - Star Wars Rebellion 15:03 - Davey - Thank you Marcus for lending us Atiwa 16:14 - TURN 3 - Would you rather...tabletop edition 17:51 - Would you rather play On Mars on planet earth or Earth on the planet Mars? 19:01 - Would you rather stand on 4 D4's in bare feet or swallow a meeple whole? 21:51 - Would you rather live forever (playing one game) or live for 6 months (play every game)? 26:51 - Would you rather play a game your luc warm about with friends or introduce a new game to strangers? 28:52 - Would you rather have a phenomenal game with a bad rule book, or an ok game with a perfect rule book? 32:29 - Would you rather play Exploding Kittens or explode a kitten? 34:55 - Would you rather go first in a game thats new to you or go last in your favourite game? 36:44 - Would you rather only play one game for a week with your mates or every day with your spouse / family? 40:41 - Would you rather play a character class you hate or teach your favourite character so you can't play it? 43:48 - Would you rather have one big box that stores all games or little boxes all unmarked? 48:13 - Would you rather play Battlestar Galactica with all the cylons or none of the cylons? 49:45 - Would you rather play the same game for the rest of time
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We take a bit of a departure from our non serious episodes of late and we focus on the Uwe Rosenberg games that we've played along with our thoughts and why some of those games end up becoming staples within collections and the hobby in general
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: Becky & JP
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - How the team are doing after our sad news of Kris passing away - Davey & JP recall their first play experience on Vital Lacerda's new hotness "Inventions: Evolution of Ideas" - Spoiler Alert: it's great and a massive thank you to Scott from Scott Plays for the teach and previewing it with us - That Davey struggles to say "Caverna" seriously check out the bloopers in a future expansion pack episode - About our groups experiences with Uwe Rosenberg designed games from Arigcola to Atiwa. - Why Uwe games just feel comforting and a general joy to play - Just Two gets an upgrade to Just Three (as there's only three of us on the show) - JP is looking forward to his birthday games day which is any excuse just to play back to back games
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW As mentioned on the show we're supporting the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon this year so if you fancy the challenge, get yourself down there. You can get your tickets right here. https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:44 - Checking in after our friend Kris has passed away 3:40 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:04 - JP - Skymines 10:32 - Becky - Scout 16:01 - Davey - Inventions: Evolution of Ideas 21:13 - TURN 3 - Main Event - Puzzle by name, puzzle by nature 25:03 - Agricola 27:29 - Caverna 32:06 - Patchwork & Framework 36:38 - Reykholt 39:49 - Feast for Odin 42:26 - Who do we think Uwe games are for? 45:12 - Atiwa & accessibility of this games 50:24 - Discussing our favourites 52:52 - What do you think are the pitfalls are? 59:52 - TURN 4 - Badly Hexplained Games - Just Three Edition 1:01:11 - Just Three - Game 1 1:03:11 - Just Three - Game 2 1:05:51 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:06:11 - Skymines & JP's Birthday Games Day 1:08:01 - JP - My Birthday Games Day 1:10:22 - Becky - Trip to Germany 1:12:56 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
---AUDIO DISCLAIMER--- Apologies for the audio quality not being as up to scratch on this episode, we've cleaned it up as much as possible.
Prepare for Dr Davey to enter the house as he and the team personifies board games to understand which ones would fair in a variety of situations. Are you confused? Don't worry everyone else was.
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: Rob, Chris & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - How our dungeon crawler loving group members have been dabbling into more thematic games - Dr Davey gets everyone on his "questionable" sofa to see what would happen if board games where people and which games are a good fit for different situations. Is it random...absolutely - Just Three gets an downgrade to Just Two again - The group are looking forward to all of the upcoming conventions and make sure you look out for us at the UK Games Expo this year.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:34 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:01 - Rob - Civilization New Dawn 2:31 - Chris - Star Wars Outer Rim 3:18 - Tambo - Gloomhaven Jaws of the Lion 6:24 - Davey - Dune Imperium 8:50 - TURN 3 - Main Event - Board Game Relations 9:52 - The rules of the episode...there are no rules 10:10 - What game would you take out on a date? 14:36 - What game would you like to be trapped on a desert island with?
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Adrian takes to the mic again "like a vandal" as he channels his inner Vanilla Ice in an episode focused all about those clicky clacky chance cubes in Dice Dice Baby.
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Chris & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - That JP literally retcons his own Agricola explanation in Episode 27 and goes into more detail after picking up a copy - The group have been enjoying the coronation of our new king, by avoiding it and playing games all day - Adrian's love for tile laying games increases with Glen More II - The gang talk about dice in boardgames, how they're used and their feelings on them - We've scrapped our Badly Hexplained Games and now have a re-occurring "Would you rather section" - Chris is looking forward to a "date night" with Rob when he returns from Scotland - Tambo's new gaming table from Ironside is going to be delivered very very soon
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:24 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:58 - JP - Agricola 8:57 - Chris - Sushi Go 11:02 - Tambo - Clank! Catacombs 14:54 - Adrian - Glen More II Chronicles 21:30 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Dice Dice Baby 21:54 - Our general opinions on dice in games 25:40 - Target Number Dice 33:03 - Action Dice 43:17 - Strength Dice 50:19 - Roll & Move Dice 52:27 - Accounting Dice 56:32 - Other unique ways dice are used 1:01:36 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:02:45 - Would you rather have to listen to Vannila Ice for dice games or Poker Face for card games? 1:06:34 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:06:50 - Adrian - UK Games Expo 2023 1:11:16 - Chris - Ashes & Heroquest 1:12:49 - Tambo - Nemesis & Ironside Gaming Table 1:14:41 - JP - Viticulture World 1:16:45 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
GUEST PLAYER: Joe "Fritz" Paull from Oak Lounge Games THE PLAYERS: JP & Davey
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - How Fritz got into the hobby and designed his first game - Fritz recreates the opening scene of the film "Glass Onion: Knives Out" through his crafting skills - A deep dive conversation about Prestige: A City Building Game - JP's experiences of playing Prestige throughout the episode - Fritz's answers to some of our Niche Number 1's
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - An announcement about Prestige 0:28 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:13 - TURN 2 - Introducing Joe "Fritz" Paull 3:36 - How did Fritz get into the hobby? 6:33 - The transition from gamer to designer 9:43 - What's Fritz's favourite game and which ones is he enjoying these days? 15:52 - TURN 3 - Main Interview - Prestige: A City Building Game 17:35 - What made you choose the theme? 21:30 - What made you lean towards semi co-op? 29:42 - How do the unit cards impact the game? 31:38 - Do the tribes work differently? 32:47 - How does the game scale with player count? 34:55 - What's Fritz's favourite aspect of Prestige? 36:46 - How big can the city get? 38:01 - How do the events interact with the game? 40:24 - What's the difficult / accessibility like in the game? 41:35 - How would you explain the art direction in this game? 44:26 - How can our listeners get their hands on Prestige? 45:49 - What kind of gaming group do you play Prestige with? 49:26 - Are there any variants in
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Board games aren't just a form or entertainment, they can really develop your real world skills and the Whose Turners come together to chat through which skills they've learnt and put into practice in this 3D world we call life.
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: Becky, Davey & JP
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - The aftermath of the "Rumrush" scandal and did that Dune Imperium copy survive? - What happens when JP hit's his 100th play of Too Many Bones (he's on 73 plays) - How Adrian has been enjoying recreating WW2 scenarios in The War Room - how board games have developed real world skills that have helped us in life, seriously they have - our continuation of our "Would you rather?" questions where board games can't be purchased using normal currency - how excited the team are in attending The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon this year
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW The team are looking forward to the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon this year which is being held at the Shrubbery Hotel in Ilminster on 22nd July at 9am. Get your tickets and more information here - https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:39 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:58 - Becky - Clank Catacombs 3:43 - Davey - Clank Legacy 6:44 - JP - Riffle & Too Many Bones 12:12 - Adrian - War Room 15:45 - TURN 3 - Real board games, real skills 16:17 - Dealing with failure 21:46 - Dealing with confrontation 26:50 - Learning to win gracefully 31:49 - Risk management & mitigation 35:40 - You never have to settle 41:20 - Negotiation 45:31 - Time management & planning 49:01 - The consumption of detailed information 53:55 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 54:28 - Would you rather have a one in one out system to acquire games or spend board gaming time to acquire games 58:36 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 1:10:52 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
You've heard of the film "Gone in 60 Seconds" right? Well this episode is nothing like that, but we do concentrate on games that play under 60 minutes. Adrian continues as our first player to talk about those little gems in our collections and why every gamer should have them.
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: Becky & Ian
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - How the new hotness "Earth" is landing within the group - Ian is celebrating a win at Endless Winter recently - Adrian is on a culling mission getting rid of 25% of his collection - all about games that play under an hour and why they are key in anyone's collections - whether we would rather play the same game 8 times or 8 different games in one day - more about the excitement levels for The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW The team are still looking forward to the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon this year which is being held at the Shrubbery Hotel in Ilminster on 22nd July at 9am. Get your tickets and more information here - https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:40 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 0:53 - Becky - Earth 2:44 - Ian - Endless Winter 7:55 - Adrian - Culling my collection 14:08 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Game in 60 Seconds 14:28 - Why should you have games that play under an hour? 21:04 - Cubitos, Las Vegas Royale, Barenpark 25:04 - Dominion, 7 Wonders, Camel Up, Netrunner 29:57 - Railroad Ink, Strawopolis, Under Failing Skies 32:31 - Coup, Love Letter, Citadels 34:23 - Furnance, It's a Wonderful World, Roll Player, Dice Hospital, Quadropolis 37:23 - All the Azul's 40:11 - What do we think the main difference between these games and a party game? 42:25 - What do we think are the negatives of games that play shorter? 43:56 - Final thoughts 47:56 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 48:17 - Would you rather play a 1 hour board game 8 times or 8 different games on a gaming day? 51:40 - TURN 5 - The Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up? 51:53 - Becky - The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon 53:40 - Ian - More 24 Hour Board Game Marathon and lighter games 55:08 - Adrian - Getting into roll / flip 'n' writes 57:02 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We're back from our exploits at the UK Games Expo 2023 with another expansion pack episode covering ALL the games (well most of them). Don't let the croaky voices and tiredness fool you, we had the best time ever with most of the podcast team covering the event.
OUR PLAYERS - Becky, JP, Adrian, Kerley & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - Becky (Dolly Parton) & JP (Kenny Rogers) did their own version of carpool karaoke which Kerley was thankful to not be in the same car as them - We covered the Thursday preview event for the first time so check out our thoughts and experiences on that - From battle royale shooters in Apex Legends, to drawing Disney characters in Lorcana, writing your own pages in Books of Time or sporing new mushrooms in Mycelia we've played a whole bunch of games during our 3 days at Expo - Our experiences of 2023 and what we liked and didn't like before finally getting some rest from a cracking weekend
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:52 - Meeting some of our listeners 5:07 - TURN 2 - UK Games Expo 2023 5:21 - Travelling up to the Expo 8:16 - Arriving at the Expo & visiting the Press Event (Thurs) 9:36 - Strong Point & MaxxRas 11:14 - The Expo Awards Ceremony 12:34 - The Main Show (Fri-Sun) 12:49 - Dice Realms 14:19 - Earth, Flamecraft & back to Earth 19:42 - Fire Tower 24:28 - Lorcana 28:40 - Mycelia 34:53 - Hegemony 39:38 - Ocean Pods 41:22 - Becky's Granny Trolley & Adrian's Bag Incident 44:35 - Apex Legends 53:27 - Port Royal 57:06 - The Old Kings Crown 1:06:27 - Kung Fu Panda 1:09:00 - Senjutsu: Battle for Japan 1:13:18 - Fateforge & Lost Ruins expansion 1:19:13 - A few demos & All On Board VR Gaming 1:28:11 - Books of Time 1:30:51 - Our individual experiences 1:42:07 - Meeting old friends and new 1:47:03 - The Shop & Drop and the Bring & Buy 1:53:36 - How much for ice cream??? 1:58:00 - TU
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
As Adrian prepares to hand over "First Player" to Becky he brings forward a topic of worker placement mechanics and how games have evolved upon that core concept since they became so popular.
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Davey
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - JP's first impressions of the new Mindclash big box game "Voidfall" - Davey apparently is being bullied into buying Hamlet...hmmm sure - Adrian is finally getting through his shelf of opportunity in Paladins - about some of our favourite examples of worker placement mechanics which have unique twists - our nonsense chat about would we rather play games in the heat with sunburn or in a fridge with a cold - that The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon is literally next weekend and we're running a LIVE episode at 22:00 on Saturday 22nd July for the first time. We'll be playing a nice relaxing game of The Resistance: Avalon....hmmmm relaxing sure.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW The team are still looking forward to the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon this year which is being held at the Shrubbery Hotel in Ilminster on 22nd July at 9am. Get your tickets and more information here - https://www.the24hourboardgamemarathon.co.uk/
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 3:48 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:01 - JP - Voidfall 12:51 - Davey - Hamlet 18:30 - Adrian - Paladins of the West Kingdom 23:36 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Workers Union 24:46 - What do we like about the worker placement mechanic? 29:13 - What don't we like about the worker placement mechanic? 32:29 - Mixing deck building with worker placement in Dune Imperium & Lost Ruins of Arnak 34:53 - Variable workers and multi-layered spaces in Anachrony 37:52 - Bag drawing auctioning in Pillars of the Earth 41:08 - The sheer number of workers in Architects of the West Kingdom 43:49 - Snake placement of Instanbul, Dwellings of Eldervale / Andromeda's Edge 47:00 - The flexibility of Grande workers in Viticulture 50:03 - Dice can be workers too in Bitoku and Perseverance 53:18 - Paying to use your opponents workers in Ora et Labora 56:28 - Rewarding placement and retrieving workers in Raiders of the North Sea 1:00:28 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:00:38 - Would you rather play in the heat with sunburn or in a fridge with a cold? 1:05:21 - TURN 5 - The Penu
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
The first player crown has been passed to Becky who is pleased to be back for some more gaming chat. This time we talk about those gems in the gaming calendar where we organise all day gaming sessions, the promises, the pitfalls, the plans and the free for alls, we all love a gaming day.
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: Kerley & JP
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - JP takes a nostalgic trip back to the 80s in Fighting Fantasy Adventures the new Martin Wallace design bringing Deathtrap Dungeon vibes - Kerley's thoughts on Caverna and improving on each play he has with some debates around whether it replaces Agricola or not - all about aspects of all day gaming sessions, what they are, some key pitfalls and recommendations but also why they are an important part of our hobby - about the new "would you rather" which is would you rather play a 4 hours game with snacks / drinks that has constant analysis paralysis or no snacks / drinks with no AP - the Whose Turners next line of games hitting the tables very soon
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 00:02:43 - Podcast Update 00:04:18 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 00:04:25 - JP - Fighting Fantasy Adventures 00:13:49 - Kerley - Caverna 00:22:01 - Hot tubs & Iron Maiden 00:23:50 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Hex, Mugs & Sausage Rolls 00:25:21 - What do we qualify as an all day gaming session? 00:30:19 - What are the key ingredients for a good gaming day? 00:38:48 - How important is food at an gaming day? 00:44:45 - Should an all day gaming session just be with people you know? 00:46:42 - What are the pitfalls in running a gaming day? 00:51:42 - Top recommendations for running a successful gaming day? 00:55:31 - Final thoughts 00:56:30 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 00:56:46 - Would you rather have snacks / drinks for a game night with AP, or no snacks / drinks with no AP? 01:00:43 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 01:00:51 - Kerley - Hallertau, Darwins Journey & Weather Machine (really?) 01:04:23 - Paladins of the West Kingdom, Viticulture World (Asia) & Twilight Imperium 01:09:20 - Becky - Photosynthesis, Port Royal & Becky's Birthday 01:11:03 - TURN 6 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We're back again from the archives of episodes 25 - 30 and including some behind the scenes laughs with Kris on the Board Game Battleground episode before he sadly passed away this year. We'll keep churning these out as we continue to make mistakes...which is every episode.
THE PLAYERS: All of us
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Becky asks an all important question in the board gaming hobby which is "can your board gaming collection be too big?". Is there a limit, what are the factors that determine whether the collection is too much or too little. Join the Whose Turners for a good chat through all things collections
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Adrian
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - Becky bags another win against her husband Kerley in Wild Serengeti - JP channels his inner Geralt of Riveria in The Witcher the Old World and shares his initial thoughts. - Adrian finally escapes the Star Wars Unlock series and tells us his thoughts - all about board game collections and whether size matters, also discussing the limiting factors which keeps board game collections the sizes they are. - about the new "would you rather" which is not being able to own a collection and be reliant upon others or only have access to your own small collection of 5 games in 3 Kallax cubes.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:43 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:56 - Becky - Wild Serengeti 8:09 - Adrian - Star Wars Unlock 14:34 - JP - The Witcher: The Old World 24:10 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Can your board game collection get too big? 29:12 - Collecting is a hobby as much as playing 33:35 - What do we think the magic number is? 40:44 - The limiting factors that contains your collection 45:38 - Having access to games can change your collection sizes 54:46 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 55:07 - Would you rather only play other peoples collections or only play your own collection of 5 games capped at 3 kallax cubes? 1:02:49 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:03:01 - Adrian - Warhammer 40K Epic Series 1:06:40 - JP - Holiday in Florida with family / friends 1:09:25 - Becky - Also holidaying and playing games with family 1:11:55 - TURN 6 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
In this expansion pack episode all of the Whose Turners attend The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon in Ilminster, Somerset to see how long they can last gaming 24 hours straight from 9am Saturday to 9am Sunday.
THE PLAYERS: All of us
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - how our first ever LIVE episode went on the live stream - that Dan Apsey not only runs great board gaming events he does voiceovers...just keep listening through - more about the event from the mouths of the Whose Turners recording snippets from Friday evening all the way through to the end on Sunday morning. Who survived, who didn't and whose soul could you see into by the early hours of the morning
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - Introducing The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon 2023 2:17 - Friday 21st July - 16:52 4:16 - Friday 21st July - 23:30 7:10 - Saturday 22nd July - 07:50 7:58 - Saturday 22nd July - 08:30 8:59 - Saturday 22nd July - 09:11 10:19 - Saturday 22nd July - 11:30 11:14 - Saturday 22nd July - 13:45 11:58 - Saturday 22nd July - 14:00 12:27 - Saturday 22nd July - 14:15 13:10 - Saturday 22nd July - 15:47 13:45 - Saturday 22nd July - 17:00 15:28 - Saturday 22nd July - 17:20 19:01 - Saturday 22nd July - 18:35 19:59 - Saturday 22nd July - 19:00 20:16 - Saturday 22nd July - 21:39 22:46 - Saturday 22nd July - 22:00 - Introducing Our Live Episode 22:57 - LIVE EPISODE TURN 1 - Player Count 32:31 - LIVE EPISODE TURN 2 - L
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Becky winds down her run of episodes to talk about her favourite game, the game that changed everything, the game that's all about that red planet in our solar system...no not the one by Vital Lacerda the other one...Terraforming Mars.
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Davey & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - Kerley has had a chance to play the new ultimate fantasy 4X game on Kickstarter right now "Ascendancy". Listen to hear his thoughts - JP talks about his 4am Scythe experience at the recent 24 Hour Board Game Marathon - Davey breaks down social economic structures in Hegemony...for 7 hours - Becky devotes an episode to Terraforming Mars which is an important game in our gaming group - about the new "would you rather" which is settling for a complete bad knock off game of Terraforming Mars or a extremely well produced "ok" game.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 5:18 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 5:42 - JP - Scythe 13:32 - Davey - Hegemony 18:17 - Kerley - Ascendancy 25:38 - Becky - Dice Forge 28:41 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Martian Tales...a focus on Terraforming Mars 32:12 - "CEO's Favourite Project" - What's the appeal? 42:47 - "Lunar Exports" Our favourite expansion 44:06 - "Deimos Down" The downsides of TM 47:49 - "Spin-Off Department" What do we think about Ares Expedition? 50:57 - "Sponsors" Who do we think it's aimed at? 55:35 - "Search For Life" Our closing thoughts 59:54 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:00:11 - Would you rather play knock-off Terraforming Turnips or a beautifully produced OK game? 1:04:23 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:04:36 - Kerley - Darwins Journey & Kerleys Birthday 1:05:53 - Davey - Pagan: Fate of Roanoke & Terra Mystica: Age of Innovation 1:09:13 - JP - Mindclash Bonanza (Voidfall & Septima) 1:12:14 - Becky - Potion Explosion 1:14:57 - TURN 6 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Kerley takes the first player throne for his first time and rounds everyone into the ring to talk about the super middle-weight division of board gaming....the mid-weight game
FIRST PLAYER: Kerley OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Tambo & Becky
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - how the team are excited that Kerley has taken the first player token - JP gives us his thoughts on Voidfall by Mindclash Games after playing it 4 times - Tambo discusses his win in the latest Twilight Imperium game by Fantasy Flight Games - that Kerley has a dinosaur fetish and that Becky doesn't like using her posh Crokinole board in front of people - about our thoughts on mid-weight games, what they are, why we like them and some of our favourites - about the new "would you rather" which is deciding whether we would learn only by video / google OR by the rulebook alone.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:00 - Shout out to "Shirts & Merch" 3:58 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:12 - Welcome to Kerley's first time as First Player 4:55 - JP - Voidfall 14:46 - Tambo - Twilight Imperium 4th Edition 21:37 - Becky - Crokinole 25:01 - Kerley - Perseverance Episode 2 29:05 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Super middle-weight 31:22 - What is a mid-weight game? 38:42 - What are the biggest advantages of mid-weight games? 44:50 - Do we think the BGG complexity ratings are relevant? 54:46 - What are our top 2 favourite mid-weight games? 1:01:26 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:01:44 - Would you rather learn to play a game through video and google during the game or from the rulebook only? 1:09:53 - TURN 5
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Kerley keeps the competitive themes throughout his run with this episode focusing on one of his favourite style of games....the 1v1 games pitching players head to head.
FIRST PLAYER: Kerley OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Tambo & Adrian
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - about Star-Lords helmet...it's not as bad as it sounds - how the Century game series fares with Adrian when they are combined together - how Tambo got on playing Trickerion for the first time - how Viticulture World is as hard as playing Dark Souls, co-operative wine making is tough people - about Kerleys first experience in playing games on Board Game Arena (BGA) - all about our groups position on 1v1 games, why we like them, why people don't and some of our favourites - whether we would rather lose to a bad winner or win against a bad loser
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 3:18 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 3:33 - Adrian - Century Series 10:45 - Tambo - Trickerion 18:23 - JP - Viticulture World 27:11 - Kerley - Board Game Arena 32:14 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Grudge Match 35:09 - What makes a good 1v1 game? 39:45 - What makes a higher player count game work at 2 players? 44:18 - Why do people not like 1v1 games? 49:19 - Kerley's favourite - War of the Ring 54:23 - JP's favourite - Hoplomachus: Remastered 57:02 - Tambo's favourite - Kapow! 59:38 - Adrian's favourites - A mix 1:02:54 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:03:20 - Would you rather lose to a bad winner or win against a bad loser? 1:10:21 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:10:36 - JP - A new player is coming.... 1:11:42 - Adrian - Smartphone Inc 1:14:03 - Tambo - Brass Birmingham and Star Wars Rebellion 1:16:36 - Kerley - Backing the new Terraforming Mars Prelude 2 1:21:45 - TURN 6 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Kerley ends his episode run by taking us back to the dawn of time where all we have is the knowledge to make fire, our wits and the urge to play civilization style board games.
FIRST PLAYER: Kerley OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Davey & *NEW PLAYER* Dan
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - that we have a new player Dan joining the Whose Turners - that JP is going solo in his latest round of games including Hoplomachus Victorum - Davey's thoughts on Age of Innovation and how it compares to Gaia Project and Terra Mystica - that long time listener Marcus is taking over the gaming group....or just playing Netrunner with Kerley - all about our takes on civilization style board games, why we like them, what makes them a civ game and much more
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:54 - Introducing our new player Dan 5:59 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 6:08 - JP - Hoplomachus: Victorum 12:23 - Davey - Age of Innovation 19:27 - Kerley - Netrunner 23:14 - Dan - Tapestry 29:13 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Civilizations - Beyond the sword 35:28 - What defines a civilization game? 40:01 - What do we like the most about civ games? 45:29 - What are our favourite civ games? 56:05 - What's our least favourite civ games or mechanics? 1:00:46 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:01:06 - Would you rather be rich and powerful in ancient rome or poor in the modern era 1:07:49 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:08:02 - JP - Full games of Voidfall 1:09:24 - Davey - Building his office / games room 1:12:19 - Kerley - Holiday to Florida 1:15:13 - Dan - Starfield and Septima 1:16:37 - Our upcoming Essen Trip 1:19:23 - TURN 6 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
In this expansion pack we go deeper underground to explore the mycelium network only to find a brand new board game called Mycelia, designed, developed and produced by Jack Neville from Split Stone Games.
GUEST PLAYER: Jack Neville from Split Stone Games THE PLAYERS: JP & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - How Jack got into board gaming and how it compares to the classic old days of playing Mario Kart - What Jack's favourite games are right now - all about Mycelia: the strategic mushroom game designed and developed by Jack - all about Jack's answers to some of our historical Niche Number 1's
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:35 - TURN 2 - Introducing Jack Neville designer of Mycelia 2:03 - What is Jack's favourite game of all time? 4:38 - What games has Jack been enjoying lately? 7:44 - How did Jack get into the hobby? 11:24 - TURN 3 - An introduction to Mycelia: A strategic mushroom game 12:41 - What made you go for the theme of mushrooms? 17:52 - How does the gameplay loop work? 22:50 - How has the game changed from it's first iteration? 26:54 - How long ago did you start the design? 31:30 - What do you think people will enjoy about the game? 35:06 - How can people get their hands on Mycelia? 36:51 - What is your favourite player count & how does the solo work? 40:23 - When does the crowdfunding run to? 42:36 - Jack's Niche Number 1's 48:28 - TURN 4 - What are you excited about in the future? 52:03 - TURN 5 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
The Vengabus was fuelled up to take the Whose Turners on a road trip to Essen for this years SPIEL 2023 and what a packed show it was. With so many memorable moments this expansion episode is our longest one yet with over 2.5 hours of hot game chat and gaming group moments to share with you all. "Danke fürs Zuhören"
OUR PLAYERS - Becky, JP, Adrian, Kerley & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll simply learn about our Essen adventures from arriving Weds 4th October and leaving Sunday 8th October.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:02 - The Vengabus is coming!!!! 18:20 - TURN 2 - Essen SPIEL 2023 18:39 - Elder Scrolls Betrayal of the Second Era 26:32 - Art Society 30:30 - Nemesis Retaliation 33:51 - Accidental queue jumping shenanigans 38:27 - Kabuto Sumo 42:04 - Folded Space Inserts 44:35 - Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods 51:28 - Forest Shuffle 55:25 - Star Wars Unlimited 1:02:58 - Garden Guests 1:10:00 - Pax Illuminatem 1:15:12 - Septima 1:22:37 - Dying Light 1:32:42 - A secret envelope from Chris Priscott (Unfringed - Zuuli designer) 1:36:18 - Heeeeeeeeeeey...aaaaaay...Baby!!!! 1:37:57 - Perseverance Episode 3 1:43:35 - Gay Sauna 1:49:19 - Adrian got star struck 1:54:10 - Nucleum 2
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
JP strikes back as "first player" whilst the Whose Turners walk into a cantina on an unknown planet, order some luminous blue milk and sit down to discuss board games set in the most popular sci-fi franchise on the planet.....Star Wars
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Dan, Rob & Chris P
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - how JP got on with Imperium: Classics after trying the Voidfall designer combo of Nigel Buckle & David Turczi - about Dan's game night with his parents playing Wingspan - that Rob is still enjoying The Witcher: Old World and just can't remove it from his table - Chris is the only one in the world who has finished Gloomhaven (not fact checked) and starting his Frosthaven campaign - about the groups exploration of key Star Wars board games with a view of showcasing them to potential gamers or people in the hobby. - what the team's favourite Star Wars films are, who prefers Jedi or Sith and many "great" hmmmm impressions along the way.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 3:01 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 3:14 - Dan - Wingspan (with parents) 6:43 - Chris P - Frosthaven 10:34 - Rob - The Witcher: Old World 13:45 - JP - Imperium: Classics 21:13 - TURN 3 - Main Event: This is the way (Star Wars Special) 24:38 - Star Wars: The Queens Gambit 25:56 - Star Wars: Rebellion 31:02 - Star Wars: Imperial Assault 34:59 - Star Wars: Outer Rim 40:39 - Star Wars: The Deck Building Game 45:29 - Star Wars: Love Letter Jabba's Palace 47:43 - Star Wars: X-Wing, Armada, Legion & Shatterpoint 56:09 - Star Wars: Unlimited and a call back to Destiny 1:02:10 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:02:32 - Would you rather play a star wars board game as a Jedi / Rebels or Sith / Empire? 1:11:22 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:11:38 - Chris P - Fallout Atomic Bonds 1:13:55 - Dan - Hegemony 1:15:48 - Rob - Too Many Bones Unbreakable 1:19:00 - Burncycle: New Recruits 1:20:31 - TURN 6 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Happy new year everybody, we know that after a big night out and back to work you'll be hungry for some more bloopers. Well you are in luck as we've dug around the vaults of episodes 31-36 this time which features our old player Ian. Do you fancy listening to poorly sung Sting songs, Becky’s five guys and cheesy bangers and more about Kerley’s dinosaur fetish. Nope didn't think so but that's what you've got. It gets weird again as we present Can I Get A Rewind Volume 6…yep we know volume 6.
THE PLAYERS: All of us
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
After our demo experience in Essen SPIEL this year Davey leads the discussion with Oliver Kiley the designer of the upcoming Pax Illuminaten game by Ion Game Design. Set in 1776 Bavaria you play as an Areopagus, a founding member of the Bavarian Illuminati to spread the forbidden enlightenment thinking into the highest reaches of the Holy Roman Empire.
GUEST PLAYER: Oliver Kiley designer of Pax Illuminaten THE PLAYERS: Davey & JP
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - how Oliver got into tabletop and board game design - how the 4X mechanics usually seen in space colonisation games have been applied in unique ways in Pax Illuminaten - all about Pax Illuminaten, how it plays, the ins and outs and the historical significance based in where the game is set. - all about Oliver's answers to some of our historical Niche Number 1's
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:33 - TURN 2 - Introducing Oliver Kiley the design of Pax Illuminaten 1:41 - Oliver's favourite games 4:19 - How did you get into tabletop gaming & board game design? 9:04 - Discussing Oliver's previous designs with Hegemonic 11:20 - TURN 3 - Deep dive into Pax Illuminaten 11:45 - The origins of Pax Illuminaten 16:58 - The theme and history of the Illuminati 19:48 - What makes a Pax game a Pax game? 24:41 - What is the main gameplay loop of Pax Illuminaten? 39:02 - The event cards and their purpose 45:08 - Decktet influences within Pax Illuminaten 49:57 - There was a concious decision to keep the box small 53:03 - How can people get hold of Pax Illuminaten? 56:47 - Oliver's Niche Number 1's 1:04:25 - TURN 4 - What is Oliver looking forward to? 1:07:45 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's time to put on our best behaviours as we review the top 50 rules of board game etiquette as defined by content creator Jon Purkis from Actualol and see how we fair against them. Which rules have you broken in your gaming group?
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Davey, Rob & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - how you can support the show through Ko-Fi (Coffee) and keep the Whose Turn chat going for years to come - https://ko-fi.com/whoseturnisitanyway - more about the latest hotness with Kerleys overview of Ark Nova Marine Worlds and Davey's play of The Old Kings Crown - more about the oldness with what happened on the latest Game of Thrones event, who backstabbed who, who lost their sh*t, you know the usual - our players take on Actualol's 50 Rules of Board Game Etiquette and where we stand with them all - that the dinosaurs are coming with JP getting his hands on a prototype of Perseverance Episode 3 so more on that later.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW This episode wouldn't be possible without the hardwork and video written and produced by Actualol. So we want to say a massive thank you for providing a benchmark in etiquette for us to chat through. We encourage to check out the video as it's fantastic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jfbGJV4Tsk
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:00 - You can now support the show on Ko-Fi 4:23 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:38 - Kerley - Ark Nova Marine Worlds 13:57 - JP - Game of Thrones 2nd Edition 21:26 - Davey - The Old Kings Crown 25:47 - Rob - Nearly played Kabuto Sumo 26:58 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Manners Maketh Man 28:26 - Rules 1-5 34:51 - Rules 6-10 40:51 - Rules 11-16 48:31 - Rules 17-20 52:01 - Rules 21-25 56:50 - Rules 26-30 1:02:33 - Rules 31-25 1:05:37 - Rules 36-40 1:10:49 - Rules 41-45 1:15:52 - Rules 46-50 1:19:54 - Closing thoughts 1:20:55 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:21:10 - Would you abandon the 50 rules of etiquette to play the best game ever or keep them and play an above average game? 1:25:10 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:25:24 - Rob - Too Many Bones Unbreakable 1:26:47 - Kerley - Netrunner or Septima (whichever gets played) 1:27:21 - Davey - Shatterpoint, Nucleum & 3 Ring Circus 1:28:52 - JP - Perse
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's been a long while but we've rounded up the gang for another episode of Niche Number 1's. Your favourite questions on answering what your favourite game is in very extreme niche circumstances.
FIRST PLAYER: JP OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, Becky & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - all about Vladimir Suuchy's latest design in Adrian's latest play of Evacuation - Becky's fallen head over heels for the new Mindclash game Septima - that JP has finally broken his Stefan Feld cherry with Castles of Burgundy - that Tambo is digging those tiny epic dinosaurs - what our favourite games are in even more niche number ones for you to chew over - how excited the team are for the upcoming GRIDCON convention happening this week
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 4:14 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:26 - Becky - Molehill Meadows (Shhhh) & Septima 13:21 - Adrian - Evacuation 19:58 - Tambo - Tiny Epic Dinosaurs 24:46 - JP - Castles of Burgundy Special Edition 28:03 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Niche Number 1's - Round 5 29:16 - Favourite game that doesn't have cards 36:40 - Favourite game you should sell but you can't bring yourself to do it 44:13 - Favourite game that you wish you were better at with all your heart 52:18 - Favourite game that gives you the most AP (Analysis Paralysis) 58:38 - Favourite game that WAS worth all the hype 1:06:36 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:06:52 - Would you rather play a hyped game only during it's hype or never play a hyped game at all? 1:11:15 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:11:30 - Gearing up for GRIDCON 1:16:10 - Adrian - Smartphone Inc, Earth & Satori 1:16:58 - Tambo - Betrayal at the House on the Hill 1:17:55 - Becky - Acorn token for Septima and more Septima 1:21:33 - JP - Skymines 1:22:16 - TURN 6 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Our newest player Dan takes the first player token and pitches two main genres of games head to head, mano a mano, a death match to ultimately decide which one is better...i mean it's all subjective but listen anyway.
FIRST PLAYER: Dan OTHER PLAYERS: Chris P, Rob & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - that Tambo has been keeping his backstabbing ways in Betrayal at the House on the Hill - Chris P is digging getting back into Descent Legends of the Dark - how Rob faired playing War of the Ring the Card Game with Kerley recently - that Dan has been rinsed by his kids at Patchwork - how the group favour fantasy vs sci-fi themes in games and try to dig into why
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:20 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:31 - Tambo - Betrayal at the House on the Hill 7:09 - Chris P - Descent Legend of the Dark 11:41 - Rob - War of the Ring Card Game 14:14 - Dan - Patchwork & Voidfall 17:46 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Fantasy vs Sci-Fi (The Death Match) 21:40 - What would make you purchase a sci-fi game over a fantasy game or vice versa? 30:18 - What games do you think would work well crossing genre's? 38:03 - Are there mechanics out there that make you pick one theme other the other? 42:18 - What is your favourite sci-fi & fantasy game and which one you like best? 58:03 - The verdict & what would the other Whose Turners say? 59:58 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:00:13 - Would you rather have unlimited access to ALL games from a genre and only one from the other genre? 1:08:42 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:08:54 - Tambo - Descent & Anachrony 1:10:26 - Rob - Ashes Reborn Red Rains 1:12:20 - Chris P - Burncycle 1:15:11 - Dan - Septima 1:16:40 - TURN 6 - Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
"Yo what is up" we have Mark Monk from NinjaGeekGames on the show this time after continuously bumping into each other at conventions. We've finally managed to grab a coffee, sit down to chat about games, games and even more games.
GUEST PLAYER: Mark Monk (NinjaGeekGames) OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Davey
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - that Mark really likes to inject thematic flair into his favourite game...now who's dressing up as Cercei? - how Mark set-up NinjaGeekGames and how it was launched - how Mark was emotionally scarred by watching "The Thing" as a kid - all about Mark's Essen adventures and the games he played and picked up
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:33 - TURN 2 - Introducing Mark Monk from NinjaGeekGames 2:03 - What's Marks favourite game? 7:10 - What is Mark enjoying right now? 16:02 - How did Mark get into the hobby? 23:02 - TURN 3 - What was the genesis of NinjaGeekGames? 27:35 - Where do you get your inspiration for your TikTok videos? 32:58 - The effort in running a channel and socials 37:09 - How was your first Essen experience? 45:55 - What games did you pick up from Essen? 50:40 - An aside with The Thing 54:34 - Are you going back to Essen next year? 59:54 - Mark's Niche Number 1's 1:11:57 - Mark asks us a Niche Number 1 1:17:14 - TURN 4 - What are you excited about in the future? 1:24:27 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We've just attended one of our favourite conventions of the year, it's on our doorstep, it's organised by our friends over at Gaming Rules...it's of course GRIDCON. It returns in it's 4th iteration and Davey leads us through this expansion pack to cover what we've all been playing.
Note: Adrian made a mistake on naming Andy when it was Alan on his game of Kutna Hora
THE PLAYERS: Davey, JP, Adrian & Tambo
In this episode you'll learn:
- What the Whose Turners have been playing in a 2 hour special episode...it's no secret there has been loads of games played - JP getting the lowdown on the latest Vital Lacerda prototype "Speakeasy" and sharing his thoughts - Adrian trying out some Essen releases with Kutna Hora, Satori, Faraway and more... - Tambo's first time experience at GRIDCON and his awesome game of Beast - some shout outs to the friendly faces we met and the general atmosphere at this great South West based convention.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:31 - TURN 2 - Introducing GRIDCON 4 5:08 - Our gaming approach to this years GRIDCON 7:37 - TURN 3 - The games of GRIDCON 4 8:12 - Escape Plan 15:39 - Forest Shuffle 18:38 - Draft & Write Records 24:49 - Faraway 27:59 - Perseverance Episode 3 33:07 - Barrage (including JP's meltdown) 39:12 - Kutna Hora 48:37 - Planta Nubo 56:32 - Cat in a Box 1:02:21 - 20 Strong 1:07:40 - Betrayal of the House on the Hill 1:11:05 - Art Society 1:16:45 - Some Classics: Clank Catacombs, Terraforming Mars & 7 Wonders 1:19:48 - Barcelona 1:26:43 - Voidfall 1:29:21 - Speakeasy (New Vital Lacerda Game) 1:39:39 - Trolls & Princesses 1:42:34 - Beast 1:45:43 - Satori 1:52:48 - Closing thoughts & shout outs 1:57:45 - TURN 3 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
This week Dan leads the followers as the Whose Turners open the sacred texts of BoardGameGeek which is a fantastic & free resource for our hobby. The team discuss how they use BGG and their general feelings in and debate various aspects around it, with some slight tangents of course.
FIRST PLAYER: Dan OTHER PLAYERS: Davey, Adrian & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - who wins in a fight between Adrian and his washing line - who has the biggest nose...yep we wondered why this was a thing as well - about Kerley's recent experience with Perseverance Episode 3 - all about BoardGameGeek and it's uses within our hobby
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:24 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:39 - Kerley - Perseverance Episode 3 7:20 - Adrian - Having a break from games 11:04 - Davey - Trolls & Princesses 14:49 - Dan - Anachrony Fractures of Time 18:11 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The Book of BGG 18:52 - What do we primarily use BGG for? 29:05 - Have we used BGG to help us purchase or not purchase a game? 40:38 - What other specific needs have you used BGG for? 44:21 - Our thoughts on the BGG Hotness 48:44 - A chat about the BGG Top 100 56:45 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 57:19 - Would you rather own all the top 100 BGG and never play anything else or never play the top 100 ever and get new releases for free? 1:03:56 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:04:07 - Kerley - Paladins of the West Kingdom 1:06:13 - Davey - New office build and Marco Polo 2 1:07:30 - Dan - Feast For Odin & Bamboo 1:10:14 - Adrian - Diablo the Board Game 1:14:16 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Merry Christmas to all of our listeners new & old as we all gather for another "Quiz-mas" where we pull together another board game quiz for 2023. Will the Whose Turners get many right? Will they moan how hard the questions are? Will they have fun regardless? Come and get your pens and paper at the ready and join in.
QUIZ TEAMS Too Many Boney-M's (JP & Rob) Kerley Klaus (Kerley & Becky) Bald'bles (Dan & Tambo) Christmas Spirit Island (Adrian & Davey)
In this episode you'll learn: - What we've been playing in the lead up to Christmas - how we don't like to make the questions easy - that Dan likes to put 110% in making (and performing) his questions - that having 8 Whose Turners on a podcast episode is hard work but a lot of fun - which team takes the Quiz-Mas crown for 2023 and has bragging rights for a whole year
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:32 - TURN 2 - Quiz-Mas 2023 3:23 - Introducing the quiz teams 5:28 - ROUND 1 - Hosted by "Kerley Klaus" - Kerley has been playing Terraforming Mars 7:03 - Round 1: Questions 1-5 11:06 - Becky has been played Tapestry 14:36 - Round 1: Questions 6-10 18:44 - Round 1: Answers 25:06 - ROUND 2 - Hosted by "Christmas Spirit Island" - Adrian has been playing Secret Identity 26:40 - Round 2: Questions 1-5 30:52 - Davey has been playing Monster Hunter The Board Game 34:50 - Round 2: Questions 6-10 38:59 - Round 2: Answers 44:43 - ROUND 3 - Hosted by "Bald'bles" - Dan has been playing a lot of Board Game Arena 47:25 - Round 3: Questions 1-5 50:33 - Tambo has been playing Marvel Champions Evolution Next 52:22 - Round 3: Questions 6-10 55:02 - Question 3: Answers 59:46 - ROUND 4 - Hosted by "Too Many Boney-M's" - JP has been playing The Gig 1:03:58 - Round 4: Questions 1-5 1:08:13 - Rob has been playing Ark Nova & 7 Wonders 1:10:07 - Round 4: Questions 6-10 1:14:11 - Round 4: Answers 1:20:25 - The Quiz-Mas 2023 results are in 1:22:32 - TURN 3 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Becky takes the lead in interviewing our very special guests and what a way of kicking 2024 off with a bang...we have Mín & Elwen joining us in the studio who are the designers of the fantastic Lost Ruins of Arnak, published by Czech Games Edition.
GUEST PLAYER: Mín & Elwen OTHER PLAYERS: Becky & JP
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - what are Mín & Elwen's favourite games at the moment - how Mín & Elwen got into the designing space and also what their team collaborative process is - some tips and tricks to tackle the solo / co-op campaign of Missing Expeditions - what answers to some of our Niche Number 1's they have
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:16 - TURN 2 - Introducing Mín & Elwen 1:51 - What are Mín & Elwen's favourite games? 8:01 - What brought you into the hobby and designer space? 10:20 - How does your design process work and look like as a team and couple? 15:46 - TURN 3 - Why do you think Arnak has been so popular? 24:41 - What advice do you have in tackling the campaign in Missing Expedition? 30:53 - Niche Number 1's for Mín & Elwen 43:43 - TURN 4 - What are you excited about in the future? 46:32 - Thanking Mín & Elwen 47:42 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
The Whose Turners take a trip down memory lane and try to dig a little deeper into why we enjoy this hobby so much. Reminiscing about the 80's / 90's and our experiences of a variety of board games shaping the gamers we are today.
FIRST PLAYER: Dan OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Becky
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - that Dan has allowed the 'M' word for this episode as it's a safe space - that Becky has broken Guess Who? and people refuse to play it with her - The eyes on the dinosaurs in Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs were very comical - all about our vintage games that help shape us into the responsible adults today...sure - whether we would bring our past games to the present or our present games to the past in our Would You Rather
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:29 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:38 - Becky - Quadropolis 6:41 - JP - Franchise 12:28 - Dan - Stonemaier Games 19:28 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Board game classics and their influences 21:19 - Becky has broken Guess Who? 23:54 - Lost Valley of the Dinosaurs 29:58 - The Boot Sale Game (Designed by Dan), Dingbats, Blockbusters & Trivial Pursuit 34:00 - Mouse Trap & Kerplunk 35:05 - Bloodbowl, HeroQuest & Space Crusade 40:13 - Pictionary & Articulate 42:26 - Monopoly, Go for Broke, Game of Life & Hotel 47:36 - Risk & Illuminati Events 50:08 - Games from the past we wouldn't touch now 1:01:56 - Games from the past that have had a significant impact 1:09:51 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:10:05 - Would you rather go back to bring your classic games to adulthood or games now to your child self? 1:14:56 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:15:12 - Becky - Septima, Photosynthesis & Dice Hospital 1:17:17 - JP - Jumping back into the Lacerdaverse 1:19:03 - Dan - 12 Hour Mini Marathon conventions organised by Dan himself 1:21:06 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's Tambo's first ever time as first player and brings us all to the fireside to chat about family friendly gaming and what successes and failures we've had when introducing games to our loved ones.
FIRST PLAYER: Tambo OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Rob & Dan
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - all about the JP's first impressions of Imperium: Horizons designed by Nigel Buckle and Dávid Turczi - Dan's still on a Stonemaier kick with plenty of Rolling Realms over the festive period - Rob's been delving into dungeons but this time this one comes in a bag - all about backstabbing and horrible shenanigans in Nemesis and the dreaded Carnomorphs expansion. - our takes on family friendly games, what to do, what not to do - about Rob's excitement to watch Strictly Come Dancing Live and it's not for the dancing - whether you would let your family take control over your gaming hobby and life in this episodes "Would you rather"
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:39 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:51 - Rob - Bag of Dungeon 5:49 - Dan - Rolling Realms 10:29 - Tambo - Nemesis Carnomorphs 18:38 - JP - Imperium: Horizons 26:55 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Keepin gllg it family friendly 32:48 - Family friendly mechanics: Co-op & head to head 36:41 - Family friendly mechanics: Luck & dexterity 46:23 - Family friendly mechanics: Hidden role / accusations 49:26 - Family friendly mechanics: Comfort / living room play 54:58 - Family friendly mechanics: Simpler worker placement 58:31 - Our favourite games to play with our families 1:02:28 - Games we really want to play with our families but haven't approached them yet 1:07:57 - TURN 4 - Would you rather? 1:08:06 - Would you rather give all your power to the family on buying, selling, what you play OR never add to your collection again 1:12:26 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:12:38 - The Devon Board Game Weekend 1:14:19 - Tambo - Ironside Gaming Table Update 1:16:31 - JP - Moving house and gaming again 1:19:19 - Dan - Surviving the permafrost in Frostpunk 1:21:06 - Rob - Unboxing Marvel Zombies 1:23:06 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Convention season has started in 2024 with Full Board Gaming hosted at the TLH Leisure Resort in Torquay. Full Board Gaming is a residential convention where you can game and access the hotels fantastic facilities throughout the weekend, so the Whose Turners have a gaming mini break and you can hear JP & Becky's take on the weekend.
THE PLAYERS: JP & Becky
In this episode you'll learn:
- About the adventures of our first ever Full Board Gaming experience in sunny Torquay, Devon - more about what makes Full Board Gaming different to other conventions - about all of the games that we played (or at least from JP's & Becky's perspective), from epic space games of Voidfall, strong holding other corporations with questionable negotiation in New Angeles, exploring new worlds and researching tech in Beyond the Sun and the evolution of Pass the Pigs (Rolling Heights) and much more...
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:14 - What is Full Board Gaming? 9:51 - TURN 2 - The games of Full Board Gaming 2024 10:06 - Shout outs to our Full Board Gaming friends 14:27 - Letter Jam 15:57 - The White Castle 21:08 - Art Society 25:30 - MEGA Just One & Hoplomachus: Remastered 29:18 - Iglu Pop 33:24 - New Angeles 42:22 - The food and facilities of Full Board Gaming 2024 50:24 - Voidfall 55:07 - More epic space games... 56:42 - An ode to "Only Fools & Horses" 59:30 - Terraforming Mars: The Dice Game 1:01:51 - Rolling Heights 1:07:39 - Reykholt & Beyond the Sun 1:15:34 - Ark Nova: Marine Worlds 1:18:53 - Fancy a game of bowling? 1:22:28 - Lorenzo Il Magnifico 1:29:36 -
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Mansions of Madness was one of the first games which brought Tambo into the tabletop hobby and the Whose Turners don their investigative gear and go exploring some mansions whilst trying to reduce the horror throughout the episode...we'll see if any of them make it through
FIRST PLAYER: Tambo OTHER PLAYERS: Chris P, Becky & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - that Kerley has finally got his own copy of Eclipse Second Dawn of the Galaxy and has finally gotten it to the table - Tambo is trying to control his hunger within Marvel Zombies after playing it with Rob recently - about Becky's addiction to Ticket to Ride on BGA...it's all about them trains - about Chris' 2 day preparation of sorting out his Marvel Champions collection - about the game that started it all for Tambo "Mansions of Madness" and also how well will you do at the mini quiz at the end...no rewinding now ;-) - whether the Whose Turners will choose to play their least favourite game before they play their favourite game or never play their favourite game at all.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:41 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 0:51 - Kerley - Eclipse Second Dawn of the Galaxy 3:52 - Chris P - Mansions of Madness (swotting for the episode) 5:19 - Tambo - Marvel Zombies 9:06 - Becky - Ticket to Ride on BGA 11:40 - TURN 3 - Main Event: The madness of mansions 14:02 - How Mansions of Madness plays 20:04 - Our favourite scenarios 31:55 - The investigators of Arkham 39:32 - The interesting mechanics of Mansions 48:02 - The potential downsides of the game 52:11 - The investigators are in time...for a Mansions of Madness quiz 59:02 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...always play your least favourite game before your favourite game or never play your favourite ever again 1:06:35 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:06:45 - Becky - The Devon Board Game Weekend & Apirary 1:08:39 - Chris P - Getting more Marvel Champions to the table 1:09:11 - Kerley - The Last Kingdom, Paladins of the West Kingdom & Orleans 1:10:20 - Tambo - Watching "The Creator" on Disney+ 1:11:26 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Pull up a chair at the bar as Tambo plays barkeeper as the team talk about mixing board games with drinking games...what could possibly go wrong.
FIRST PLAYER: Tambo OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Davey
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - about Davey's thoughts in the new Dune Uprising and how different from Dune Imperium it really is - that JP has jumped into the Abyss in Revives latest expansion - that this town isn't big enough for all of us in Tiny Epic Westerns - about our hypothetical conversation of mixing in drinking games with board games with some unique ideas - that we invented a drinking style boardgame called AlphaSlang which has probably been developed elsewhere before...maybe - whether the Whose Turners will choose to play Battlestar Galactica with Starbuck or Twilight Imperium with Seven of Nine
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 4:28 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:48 - Davey - Dune Uprising 14:25 - JP - Revive: Call of the Abyss 22:31 - Tambo - Tiny Epic Westerns 28:10 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Beer games & board games 29:03 - Party games usually works well 39:11 - Is playing dexterity games whilst drinking a good idea? 41:44 - The birth of Alpha-Slang in the heart of Coventry 45:03 - Levelling up the drinking into mid-weight games 55:47 - Do we even dare ourselves to play the heavy games whilst drinking? 1:00:40 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...play Battlestar Galactica with Starbuck or Twilight Imperium with Seven of Nine 1:04:37 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:04:46 - Davey - Star Wars Shatterpoint & Unlimited 1:07:28 - Tambo - Time off work whilst gaming 1:07:52 - JP - Our first LIVE episode recording at the UK Games Expo 2024 1:10:36 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's our second birthday and it's time to celebrate the only way we know how...which is to pitch 40 of our favourite played games of 2023 and battle them together top trumps style to see which one makes it out on top.
THE BIRTHDAY ATTENDEES - JP, Becky, Tambo, Kerley & Dan
In this episode you'll learn: - the groups favourite moments as they reminisce on some great memories of their second year in podcasting - we've changed the ruleset from last year and rebalanced the game...mainly so the gang can stop Too Many Bones from winning - which 40 games make it through the 5 knockout rounds and which one hits the top spot for best game played in 2023
OUR 2023 PLAYED LEGENDS ENTERING THE BATTLEGROUND (40 GAMES) Voidfall, Hoplomachus: Remastered, Lisboa, Too Many Bones, Hallertau, Imperium: Classics, Age of Innovation, Ark Nova with Marine Worlds, Game of Thrones, Hegemony, Tapestry, Anachrony, Perserverance Episode 1&2, Frostpunk, The Witcher Old World, Nucleum, Descent Legends of the Dark, Burncycle, Beast, Star Wars Rebellion, Tiny Epic Dinosaurs, Kapow, Faraway, Furnace, Castles of Burgundy, So Clover!, Smartphone Inc, Viticulture World, Septima, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Terraforming Mars, Ticket to Ride, Civilisation The Board Game (2010), Eclipse Second Dawn of the Galaxy, War of the Ring, Twilight imperium 4th Edition, Frosthaven, Old Kings Crown, Wild Serengeti, White Castle
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:39 - A memento for our good friend Kris 3:35 - TURN 2 - Our favourite moments of our 2nd year of podcasting 15:39 - TURN 3 - Boardgame Battleground - 2023 Combo Edition 20:24 - Round 1 - 40 Games Enter... 1:12:31 - Round 2 - 20 Games Return... 1:19:43 - Round 3 - Quarter Finals - 10 Games Line Up... 1:23:50 - Round 4 - Semi Finals - 5 Games Left... 1:27:17 - Round 5 - The Final - 1v1 Death Match 1:30:25 - TURN 4 - Post Fight Analysis 1:34:00 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's time for some more footage from the archives again from Episodes 37 - 42 and some of our expansion packs around that era. In this batch Craig David makes an appearance, Kerley keeps bashing Lacerdas only playing just one of the designs, some behind the scenes Essen nonsense, Rob gets caught watching football whilst recording an episode and ever wondered what the cross over between Star Wars and Coronation Street sounds like? We apologise in advance...
THE PLAYERS: All of us
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
"Welcome back to Whose Turn Is It Anyway, where we explore the latest trends and innovations in the world of board gaming. In today's episode, we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and board games. From AI opponents to game design, we'll explore how technology is reshaping the way we play and strategize"
In the spirit of the episode the above description was written by ChaptGPT (OpenAI) and welcome back Davey for another run of episodes.
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: Rob & Adrian
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - how Adrian got on with the not even released Galactic Cruise by Kinson Games - Rob's engine building skills in Furnace by Arcane Wonders - about Davey's compares Beast by Zatu Games to other hidden movement games - about the groups debate on AI within the board game hobby space and the pitfalls and promise that it can offer - that we've replace Would You Rather for this episode to a new segment "O-REAL-E" so can you tell the difference between AI written reviews versus human written ones.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:01 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:13 - Adrian - Galactic Cruise 8:44 - Rob - Furnace 14:01 - Davey - Beast 21:43 - TURN 3 - Main Event: i-Game 23:58 - Recent news & events happening in the board game industry about AI 28:31 - Deep dive into AI in the board game industry 45:48 - What's the best outcome of AI in the industry 57:21 - TURN 4 - O-REAL-E - AI Reviews vs Human Reviews 1:09:14 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:09:34 - Rob - Watching Dune Part Two & Burncycle 1:15:09 - Adrian - Baycon (hopefully), completing Venom Goblin in Marvel Champions & Moon 1:18:45 - Davey - Great Western Trail 2nd Edition & Imperium: Horizons 1:24:12 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Davey returns for another episode but this time we have a general chat about theme in board games, what we like, what we feel there isn't enough of and also what we would change to make some games more appealing
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Becky & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - all about JP's experiences in Chip Theory Games newest game Wroth, an area control game for people who don't like area control games - that Davey brings his Oodie whilst playing Mythwind by Open Owl Studios - about Unfringed's latest game coming to Gamefound Molehill Meadows and Beckys experiences with the game - that Kerley still winds up JP by calling tricks as spells in Trickerion's big expansion Dalhgaards Academy by Mindclash Games - that due to a bumper "Let's Talk About Hex" segment there isn't a "Would You Rather" this time but it will return next time - about the groups preferences on themes and what they would like to see more of in the hobby
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 6:42 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 6:53 - JP - Wroth 16:52 - Becky - Molehill Meadows 22:44 - Davey - Mythwind 35:12 - Kerley - Trickerion: Dahlgaards Academy 46:37 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Theme Tycoon 47:03 - Discussing our favourite themes in board games 52:07 - Discussing some games which a theme change would make it more appealing 1:03:11 - Themes which we feel haven't been done enough in board gaming 1:17:58 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:18:15 - Becky - A bit of holiday & bringing some old fav
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Back in late February we attended another convention called the Devon Board Game Weekend which was hosted at the Fox & Hound Country Hotel in Eggesford and jointly ran by the hotel and Meeples Corner.
THE PLAYERS: JP, Adrian & Davey
In this episode you'll learn: - all about the cosy and intermit convention that is Devon Board Game Weekend - JP & Robs misfortunate mistake in hotel room bookings - that there was no rum spilling incidents this year - more about the games we played across the weekend - what makes this convention different to others we've attended
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 4:59 - TURN 2 - The Devon Board Game Weekend 2024 9:53 - Dog friendly atmosphere 11:37 - Dune Imperium Uprising 19:32 - Point City & Tussi Mussie 23:22 - Furnace 25:20 - Ticket to Ride Europe 28:31 - Merlin 34:50 - Dice Forge 40:40 - In the Hall of the Mountain King 44:31 - A brief aside on JP & Robs loveshack 48:06 - Viking See-saw 49:00 - The Gallerist 59:10 - Senjutsu: Battle for Japan 1:04:18 - Cosmoctopus 1:08:22 - Paladins of the West Kingdom 1:15:20 - The Saturday Night Event Dinner 1:23:05 - Imperium: Horizons 1:30:19 - Brass: Lancashire 1:35:24 - War of the Ring The Card Game 1:43:08 - TURN 3 - Final thoughts on Devon Board Game Weekend 2024 1:47:09 - TURN 4 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Davey gets us over the line with one of his innovative episodes where he pretends to be a genie *Djinn Davey" and grants the gangs board game related wishes...but with consequences.
FIRST PLAYER: Davey OTHER PLAYERS: Becky, Tambo & Dan
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - Becky's take on the new Wyrmspan by Stonemaier Games and how she compares it to Wingspan - that Dan still can't bloody win at Frostpunk by Glass Cannon Unplugged but still comes back for more - about Tambo's duality in Jekyll & Hyde, a head to head trick taking card game by Mandoo Games - about Daveys experiences in the second edition of Great Western Trail by Eggertspiele - that rubbing Djinn Davey's lamp can lead to your board game wishes being manipulated into something far worse
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:37 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:51 - Becky - Wyrmspan 7:50 - Dan - Frostpunk 11:06 - Tambo - Jekyll vs Hyde 15:12 - Davey - Great Western Trail Second Edition 20:06 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Wish upon a faux-pah 20:28 - Wish 1 - What game do you wish would be a travel game? 26:21 - Wish 2 - What type of game do you wish had more games? 29:52 - Wish 3 - What game do you wish would be more affordable? 34:54 - Wish 4 - If you can any designer design any type of boardgame theme & type, who would it be? 36:32 - Wish 5 - Pick a board game to own throughout time & space, what game do you wish you could get hold of but you can't at the moment? 40:47 - Wish 6 - What crowdfunding game would you want to have right now? 46:15 - Wish 7 - What board game do you wish was never invented? 54:31 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...have one wish for yourself with consequences, or infinite wishes with no consequences but can only be for other people that you can't benefit from 57:26 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 57:46 - Davey - Dragons Dogma 2 1:00:32 - Becky - Dog Park New Tricks 1:02:58 - Tambo - Lost Ruins of Arnak Lost Expedition 1:04:31 - Dan - The 24 Hour Board Game Marathon 1:07:21 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Adrian takes the mic as first player and celebrates all those little things in board gaming when the publishers get it right. The players around the table recall those little things which make a big difference
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: Dan, Becky & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - Becky just can't get enough of Ark Nova on BGA and can now give Kerley a kicking every now and then - Dan's getting his kids into board gaming with Ticket to Ride First Journey by Days of Wonder - whether sheep are better than cows in the latest Great Western Tail New Zealand by Eggertspiele - more about Adrian's flip & write journeys in Next Station: Tokyo - more about the players round robin experiences of those small things that publishers do which brings a smile to board gamers faces.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 4:19 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 4:34 - Becky - Ark Nova on BGA & Opening Dog Park New Tricks 6:05 - Dan - Ticket to Ride First Journey 9:35 - Kerley - Great Western Trail New Zealand 15:24 - Adrian - Next Station Tokyo 19:29 - TURN 3 - Main Event: All the small things... 20:00 - It's a Wonderful World's turn counter 23:24 - Publisher inserts that are actually quite good 28:10 - The player trays in Eclipse Second Dawn 30:41 - When animeeples really elevated Agricola 35:09 - The textured feel of Wingspan's rulebook 38:54 - The squidgy berries and resources in Everdell 41:48 - When games don't just pick standard player colours 46:07 - Transparent cards in Fallout Shelter & Canvas 48:23 - The rubber hats in Viticulture World 50:36 - Adding that second layer to player boards 57:17 - Creating randomness through inventive dice towers 1:01:06 - TURN 4 - Would you rather play a game which was slightly too small or slightly too big 1:05:12 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:05:25 - Dan - Terraforming Mars 1:05:52 - Kerley - Kerley - Heroes of Might & Magic III & Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods 1:07:28 - Becky - JP's Birthday Games Day 1:09:15 - Adrian - Trying an upgraded 3D printer & creating inserts 1:12:27 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
The team are back and sounding fresh with their new podcast recording equipment thanks to our amazing listeners who regularly support the show. Adrian dons his Sith like cloak and tries to turn the players to the Dark Side by taking a board gaming journey in which fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering and suffering leads to the Dark Side...wish us luck...
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Rob & Chris
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn:
- that thanks to our Ko-Fi supporters we've now levelled up our recording equipment...hurray - Rob jumps back into the heavy by learning Anachrony along with Fractures of Time by Mindclash Games - JP revisits a game he's not properly played for 18 months in Annunaki: Dawn of the Gods by Cranio Creations - Chris takes an arrow to the knee in Skyrim The Adventure Game by Modiphius Entertainment - Adrian makes bus routes sound like fun in Get On Board by IELLO - that Adrian is trying to corrupt the rest of the players by discussed games they fear, makes them angry, ones they hate and ones that make them suffer.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:42 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 3:17 - Rob - Anachrony: Fractures of Time 7:57 - JP - Annunaki: Dawn of the Gods 17:29 - Chris P - Skyrim The Adventure Game 25:12 - Adrian - Get On Board 30:47 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Turned to the Dark Side 32:30 - FEAR leads to... 42:53 - ANGER leads to... 55:09 - HATE leads to... 1:07:52 - SUFFERING leads to the Dark Side 1:21:26 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...With our two finalists from our board game battleground, would you rather force everyone to play one of the finalists every year or banish one from being played 1:28:46 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:38:44 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Adrian signs off his first player run but allowing us all to get our board gaming gripes off our chests in a second round of great hexpectations. It's time to take off our shoes, jump back onto the chez lounge and dive into the inner conscious minds of our players...you have been warned.
FIRST PLAYER: Adrian OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Becky, Tambo
In this episode you'll learn:
- that JP has been digging a small boxed light game for a change which crossed deck building and an Uno style game in Avant Carde by Resonym - Adrian continues his Sinister Fish trilogy by playing the latest game in the series Moon - Becky decides to not talk about board games but her new found love of Walkabout Mini Golf on the VR (MetaQuest) - Tambo goes back in time to talk dinos in Dinogenics by Ninth Haven Games - that Adrian is giving the group another chance to offload their board gaming woes with a return to great hexpectations
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:52 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:24 - JP - Avant Carde 7:07 - Becky - Walkabout Mini Golf VR...that's not a board game? 11:24 - Tambo - Dinogenics 19:33 - Adrian - Moon 25:40 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Great hexpectations - Return to the chez lounge 26:15 - Getting stuck in roll & move hell in Batman Talisman 33:31 - Dog Park can keep its new tricks 40:57 - There's a Mindclash Game which I think might not be for me 48:33 - I just don't like Uwe Rosenberg games 54:56 - Getting punished in Hallertau by having zero card combos 59:02 - My husband just isn't interested in playing Earth anymore 1:03:17 - I no longer have the capacity to go on lengthy big adventures in my board games 1:11:04 - It feels bad that I don't have a corner of the hobby which feels like mine 1:18:45 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...everyone around the table talked through all of their thought processes or play silent 1:26:35 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:33:09 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's time for some more footage from the archives again from Episodes 43 - 48 and some of our expansion packs such as GRIDCON 2023, Christmas and our birthday episode. In this batch we have an uncontrollable Dan, Kerley, Adrian and Davey trying to get through an episode, some strange twists and turns and Tambo trying to say Hoplomochapus. As always you've been warned.
THE PLAYERS: All of us
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
It's our biggest UK Games Expo episode yet and there's so much UK Games Expo content we've had to split it into two parts. Part One is our usual debrief around the table around the show, what we've played, what we've experienced so strap yourself into all of the UKGE goodness.
OUR PLAYERS - Davey, Adrian, Becky & JP
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - that Rob is pretending to be Bilbo Baggins in "There & Back Again: A Rob's Tale" by forgetting his UKGE pass (doh) - Our debrief from our live episode we presented at the show for the first time - how JP's first preview of Ironwood went at Mindclash Games - why Davey keeps going into limos with billionaires in Vampire: The Masquerade - Milan Uprising - that Becky didn't purchase all of the bring & buy this year...well done Becky - how Adrian gets excited for more route planning shenanigans in Terminus - more about the latest hotness and games we've played - that if we met you at the show it's likely we've given you a shout out and thank you for everyone who came and supported us and said hi, it really means loads to us.
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:55 - TURN 2 - UK Games Expo 2024: Part One 5:52 - THURSDAY: THE PREVIEW SHOW 6:48 - Rock Hard 9:24 - Kiri-Ai: The Duel 12:44 - The Enchanted Needle - Craft Shop 14:05 - Redwood 16:15 - Necropolis 19:19 - Avant Carde 21:13 - Cheeky Nandos & Kerley Cold Showers 28:13 - FRIDAY: DAY 1 29:59 - Ironwood 39:22 - Manic Minute 41:30 - Whose Turn Is It Anyway LIVE!!!! Round Up 45:03 - Bushido 49:59 - Becky's Encounter with Folded Space 52:46 - Our Bring & Buy experiences 57:30 - Deep Regrets 1:07:39 - SATURDAY: DAY 2 1:09:10 - Time Troopers 1:16:59 - Kutna Hora 1:21:41 - DroPolta & Tinderblox 1:25:45 - Rebirth 1:32:05 - Teburu & Vampire: The Masquerade - Milan Uprising 1:43:26 - Luthier 1:50:41 - Tiny Epic Western 1:51:57 - Our annual Las Iguanas traditional visit 1:54:26 - Civolution 2:08:01 - Bag of Dungeon 2 2:09:12 - SUNDAY: DAY 3 2:11:00 - Stocking up on t-shirts from Lonely Red Planet & Shirts & Merch 2:12:58 - World Order 2:22:54 - Rove 2:28:00 - Terminus 2:34:22 - Wrapping up & shout outs 2:40:25 - TURN 3 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
With our UK Games Expo 2024 content still flowing this expansion pack now focuses on our live show which we recorded on the Friday 31st May in Piazza 4 as well as a handful of interview captured during the show with many of our friends and exhibitors. A massive thank you for all that attended the live show, it was great to see you there and we can't wait to do it all over again next year.
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - all about our live show that we recorded at the UK Games Expo so if you missed it...no worries it's right here - all about the origin of Time Troopers from Lee Miller at Molinarious Games - why JP got cosy with Devon from Lucky Duck Games in the middle of a stock room - about what it takes to be a Luthier with Dave Beck from Paverson Games - why fishing can sometimes yield many regrets with Judson Cowan from Tettix Games - that JP could have chatted to Viktor Peter from Mindclash Games for about another 4 hours - our the educational nature of World Order from Vangelis Bagiartakis and Hegemonic Project Games - about our catch up with Chris Priscott from Unfringed to not talk about zoos this time, but moles instead - all about the latest game from Cardboard Alchemy from Peter Vaughan which is of course Andromeda's Edge
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:45 - Welcome to Whose Turn Is It Anyway LIVE at the UK Games Expo 5:27 - INTERVIEW 1 & 2: Molinarious Games (Time Troopers) & Devon Norris (Flames of Fafnir) 14:03 - LIVE EPISODE: Djinn Davey (Section 1) 19:48 - INTERVIEW 3: Dave Beck from Paverson Games (Luthier) 22:07 - LIVE EPISODE: Djinn Davey (Section 2) 31:22 - INTERVIEW 4: Judson Cowan from Tettix Games (Deep Regrets) 34:55 - LIVE EPISODE: Djinn Davey (Section 3) 39:51 - INTERVIEW 5: Mindclash Games (Ironwood) 47:39 - LIVE EPISODE: Battleground Intro & Battles 1-3 56:08 - INTERVIEW 6: Hegemonic Project Games (World Order) 1:00:06 - LIVE EPISODE: Battles 4-7 1:09:59 - INTERVIEW 7: Unfringed (Molehill Meadows) 1:11:55 - LIVE EPISODE: Battles 8-10 1:19:16 - INTERVIEW 8: Cardboard Alchemy (Andromeda's Edge)
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We're back with more bloopers from more recent episodes Episodes 49 - 54. In this batch Davey struggles in just talking about Hex, we discuss the worst lyric in any song ever, why the word lozenge makes Dan go wild and will Kerley stop scratching himself mid-recording?
THE PLAYERS: All of us
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS N/A
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Guess who's back...back again? It's Becky as she returns as first player to talk about one of her favourite subjects "The second hand market" and the importance of that in the hobby space.
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Rob
In this episode you'll learn:
- about Rob's first experiences on Primal: The Awakening by Reggie Games - how JP got on with the new Eclipse species in Seekers & Outcasts by Lautapelit - whether Becky survived the madness that is Mansions of Madness by Fantasy Flight Games - all about our groups perspectives of second hand games, where we buy them from, what we look for and whether we actually sell them...yes we're looking at you Bex.
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:50 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 3:07 - Rob - Primal: The Awakening 9:08 - JP - Eclipse Second Dawn (Seekers & Outcasts) 16:26 - Becky - Mansions of Madness 22:51 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Second hand scores 27:03 - What do we look for in our second hand games? 35:16 - What are our favourite second hand arena? 45:14 - Are we general sellers of our collections? 52:10 - What do we think buyers look for when we sell games? 1:00:15 - Closing thoughts on second hand games 1:02:20 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...Always be able to buy the games you want second hand and not be able to sell, or always sell at the price but never buy them at the price you want? 1:10:43 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:18:09 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
We can't quite believe it's happened and we're extremely excited to present a very special expansion pack episode where we get to chat with the one, the only Dávid Turczi to mainly geek out about Star Trek Captain's Chair which is coming out later this year
GUEST PLAYER: Dávid Turczi OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Kerley
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - what are Dávid Turczi's favourite games right now - how Dávid enjoys a collaborative design experience recently - to "make it so" in Star Trek Captain's Chair a game designed by Dávid and Nigel Buckle published by Wizkids - what answers to some of our Niche Number 1's Dávid has
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:01 - TURN 2 - Dávid Turczi's Turn 2:29 - Dávid's favourite games of all time 8:32 - Do you favour collaborations in your designs rather than on your own? 17:42 - TURN 3 - Star Trek Captain's Chair 24:20 - The rationale for making it 1-2 players 32:31 - Did it change your way of designing this being such a great Star Trek fan? 39:10 - How can captains from different eras compete against each other thematically? 47:38 - Did you find this design more free compared to it's mechanical predecessor Imperium 53:04 - Leaning into the diversity of Star Trek and gaming 1:01:47 - What's your favourite deck you like playing the most from this box? 1:03:00 - When can we "engage" on picking up a copy? 1:10:01 - TURN 4 - Dávid's Niche Number 1's 1:13:52 - Thanking Dávid 1:14:38 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
An important topic for Becky in that we sometimes under appreciate language independent games so this episode is all about that topic. We discuss games that we feel are language independent, what classifies then and the pros and cons around them.
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: JP, Rob
In this episode you'll learn:
- about JP's latest Lacerda which has hit the table in Inventions: Evolution of Ideas by Eagle-Gryphon Games - that Rob has managed to play some of his UK Games Expo haul in Gloom of Kilforth by Hall or Nothing - all about the BGA version of Terraforming Mars as Becky tries to level up her plays - about our views on language independent games and their place in the hobby
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 3:13 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 3:22 - JP - Inventions: Evolution of Ideas 9:17 - Rob - Gloom of Kilforth 14:16 - Becky - Terraforming Mars (BGA) 16:28 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Lost in translation 24:29 - How UX Design is important for language independent games 28:00 - We don't know why Splendor makes Becky angry but Bridgeton definitely doesn't 31:37 - Returning to how procedural structured games helps with language independent games 34:18 - What are some of the drawbacks of language independent games? 39:17 - The benefits to publishers for language independent games 43:42 - Roll / flip and writes lean themselves into this as well 45:14 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...always be able to buy the game syou want second hand and not be able to sell, or always sell at the price but never buy them at the price you want 51:54 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:02:17 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
No it's not a special about Oasis' back catalogue of songs...Becky ends her run of episode talking about roll / flip & write games, they're accessibility, why they might not be for everyone and also why they are an important staple for the hobby.
FIRST PLAYER: Becky OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, Dan & Tambo
In this episode you'll learn:
- that Voidfall by Mindclash Games isn't just for competitive play it's also a pretty bloody decent co-operative game as well - that Adrian has been going back in time for a play of Kingsburg by Stratelibri and whether it still holds up today - all about Dan's Devir Games acquisitions like all of them but a particular focus on The White Castle - Becky breaks the rules by mentioning not one but two games, Merchants Cove by Final Frontier Games and also Tenby by Cosy Cub Games - about our groups experiences with roll / flip and write games - that one of our listeners Bob supplied our Would You Rather.. question in for the episode
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 2:35 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:47 - Tambo - Voidfall Co-op 6:32 - Adrian - Kingsburg 13:57 - Dan - The White Castle 18:40 - Becky - Merchants Cove & Tenby 25:35 - TURN 3 - Main Event: You gotta roll with it 28:44 - Aren't they just a solo game with company? 34:11 - The look and feel of roll and write games 44:24 - Good ones to recommend for new players like Tambo 46:38 - The pros and cons of roll & writes 56:15 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...only play games your not keen with your family OR never play games with your family ever but only play games you love 1:02:16 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:18:49 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Our guest episodes continue to "dive deeper" into more board game designers and why they do what they do. We "dredge" up the latest news from Judson Cowan from Tettix Games about one of the hottest new games to hit crowdfunding which is of course Deep Regrets
GUEST PLAYER: Judson Cowan OTHER PLAYERS: Davey & Adrian
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - what favourite games Judson is playing right now - how Judson started Tettix Games and operates it all by himself - what inspired Deep Regrets and also inspiration for the fantastic art style - what answers to some of our Niche Number 1's Judson has
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 0:46 - TURN 2 - Introducing Judson Cowan 6:13 - Learning more about Tettix Games 8:43 - The unique art style of Deep Regrets 10:40 - The inspiration for the horrific fish in the game 13:00 - "Diving" deeper into Deep Regrets 21:49 - The player interactions in Deep Regrets 24:29 - An aside on Hideous Abomination which is available as an add-on 29:05 - Was it a hard deadline to get prototypes for the UK Games Expo? 31:52 - Some favourite games from Judson 35:59 - Some future design concepts including Fright House 37:41 - TURN 3 - Judson's Niche Number 1's 43:30 - TURN 4 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Prepare for a brand new first player as Chris takes the token and brings us his first of three episodes starting with "Does size matter...in board games?".
FIRST PLAYER: Chris OTHER PLAYERS: JP & Adrian
In this episode you'll learn: - all about JP's experiences with Beyond The Suns expansions Leaders of the New Dawn by Rio Grande Games - more about Reiner Knizia's latest release of Cascadero by Bitewing Games and Adrian's thoughts on his game of it - how Marvel Zombies by CMON differs from standard Zombicide in Chris' playthroughs - All about games shapes and sizes, what makes a big game? what makes a small game? and ultimately who cares
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:46 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:02 - JP - Beyond The Sun: Leaders of the New Dawn 10:10 - Adrian - Cascadero 19:50 - Chris - Marvel Zombies 25:42 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Does size matter...in board games? 26:21 - What makes a game big or small? 37:02 - Exploring the smaller games 48:59 - When smaller footprints can feel like a big experience 54:18 - What about games that have bloat or take a while to play 59:27 - Product factoring in the size of the game 1:06:57 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...carry your biggest game around with you once a month or carry your smallest game everywhere you go? 1:16:30 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:23:15 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
In Chris' second episode of his run he wants to know why we suck at board games, well when we say we we mean us specifically as we can't comment on general gamers. Do we abandon games we suck at? Do we stick with it in the vain hope we'll become better? Listen to our latest episode to find out.
FIRST PLAYER: Chris OTHER PLAYERS: Adrian, Rob & Dan
In this episode you'll learn: - what the hell desk cycling means and why Chris has been doing a lot of it? no it's not a board game - about Rob's experience of managing stealthy robots in Burncycle by Chip Theory Games - how Dan has gone back to the 90's in the retro-like point and click adventure of Cantaloop by Lookout Games - that White Castle by Devir Games keeps getting mentioned and a lot of love from Adrian - which games the gang ultimately suck at and why
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:05 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 1:17 - Chris P - No games just desk cycling...what the hell is desk cycling? 2:54 - Rob - Burncycle 3:45 - Dan - Cantaloop 6:33 - Adrian - The White Castle 16:41 - TURN 3 - Main Event: It's not you...it's me 17:20 - Magicians, Dinosaurs, Red Planets & Trading in the Med 25:51 - Adrian can't lie and he can't barter 35:07 - Worker placement makes an evil return for Chris 43:04 - Do you purposely avoid playing these games or would you still be willing to give it a shot 52:09 - What is the turning point which stops you from playing a game full stop 1:06:14 - TURN 4 - Would you rather...be amazing at a game everyone else hates, or rubbish at a game everyone loves 1:09:35 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:17:11 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
In this expansion pack the Whose Turn gang attended the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon 2024 which is a charity board gaming event ran by our very own Dan. This year we return with a similar format of recording snippets as the gang went through the event, have a listen to what they played.
THE PLAYERS: All of us
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - more about the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon - about the games being played at the event - why the hell JP was there when he should have been on holiday - who got lucky on the epic raffle - who was the last person standing this year...
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:16 - TURN 2 - Welcome to the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon 2024 2:08 - 10:36 - Becky returns from her Art Society Live Stream 2:57 - 10:37 - Kerley chatting about Dice Forge and sorting out Adrian's cheekiness 6:14 - 11:40 - Becky chats about Wits & Wagers with Joel from Devon Dice Podcast 7:32 - 12:56 - Chris P checks in after a successful Nemesis game 7:51 - 14:15 - JP & Joshua (JP's son) turn up unexpectedly 9:54 - 16:30 - Becky returns and discusses 10 Clues 11:13 - 16:42 - Chris P talks all about his Zombie afternoon 12:05 - 17:55 - Chris P comes back for more party games 12:29 - 18:03 - JP & Josh return and say goodbye for this marathon 14:37 - 18:50 - Chris chats about Molehill Meadows and announcing the raffle draw 15:04 - 20:17 - The raffle completes with Chris winning a few items 15:21 - 21:15 - Tambo breaks down his experiences so far 18:19 - 22:00 - Becky debriefs on the raffle and Adrian became a Chaser for the evening 19:48 - 23:15 - Adrian & Kerley update on their play on Slay The Spire board game & Adrian debriefs being a Chaser 36:59 - 01:30 - Tambo saying farewell and recalling his Outer Rim experience 38:02 - 01:40 - Chris' experience on Outer Rim 38:43 - 03:55 - Fallout Atomic Bonds co-op and fuelling up on coffee 39:18 - 04:00 - Becky is broken... 40:02 - 04:08 - A fair well from the 24 Hour Board Game Marathon 2024
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Chris wraps up his run by diving deep into when games get storage solutions right...or so very very wrong.
FIRST PLAYER: Chris OTHER PLAYERS: Kerley, Becky & JP
In this episode you'll learn: - how Fire Tower by Goliath Games fuels aggro behaviour in kids - that Nucleum from Board & Dice gets a second shot at redemption with JP and stays in the collection - that Kerley actually likes a roll & write game (well a draft & write) in Draft & Write Records by Inside Up Games - about Chris' continuation of Skyrim: The Adventure Game by Modiphius Entertainment - on when publishers get inserts right and when they don't included some of our examples - Kerley's unorthodox storage method akin to storing DVD's in the wrong case...cue sick noises
LINKS REFERENCED IN THE SHOW N/A
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:57 - TURN 2 - Let's Talk About Hex 2:09 - Becky - Fire Tower 6:20 - JP - Nucleum 15:46 - Kerley - Draft & Write Records 19:55 - Chris P - Skyrim Dark Brotherhood Mini Campaign 27:23 - TURN 3 - Main Event: Big Fish, Little Fish, Cardboard Box 28:18 - Eclipse 2nd Edition Faction Trays 29:49 - Septima Deluxe Box 32:05 - Dice Forge Horizontal Only Insert 35:31 - Eagle-Gryphon Games Big Box Games & Art Society Flocked Lining 37:23 - Everdell & Wingspan Big Box Editions 41:07 - The classic FFG trench 44:56 - Some games that fell short on their storage solutions 55:41 - An ode to the Too Many Bones Trove Chest 1:01:35 - Kerley's unorthodox solution 1:03:10 - Folded Space returns again...no we're not sponsored 1:07:15 - TURN 4 - Return of Question Time from our listeners 1:16:43 - TURN 5 - Penultimate Turn: What's Coming Up 1:29:29 - TURN 6 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Don't adjust your sets we've handed the mic to one of our listeners to give them a turn on the podcast in this experimental episode. Please give a warm welcome to Stewart Ennew who actually is part of our Loaded Dice Gaming Group and has been asking us for AGES about doing an episode around solo gaming, so we thought why not give him the mic and run it himself...enjoy
GUEST PLAYER: Stewart Ennew OTHER PLAYERS: Rob, JP & Tambo
OVERVIEW In this episode you'll learn: - that this episode is a bit of an experiment for us - more about one of our regular listeners and the favourite games they like to play - some good old fashioned chat about solo games but with the four of us...sort of a paradox really
EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 - TURN 1 - Player Count 1:10 - Welcome to an experiment 3:12 - TURN 2 - Welcoming Stewart & learning about his favourite games 7:01 - TURN 3 - Me, Myself & I - Solo Gaming 8:03 - Why did we start solo gaming and what was my first one? 16:46 - Do we buy games if they don't have solo modes? 20:30 - The different types of solo modes and our favourite examples 32:04 - Have we used apps to help drive solo bots? 34:24 - Some examples of our solitaire only games 40:13 - Are there games we just prefer to solo or really change the multiplayer experience? 51:18 - The importance of solo play in our hobby 56:46 - Have we tried fan made solo modes? 1:08:26 - TURN 4 - Stewart's Niche Number 1's 1:14:59 - TURN 5 - The Final Turn
MEET US AT THE UK GAMES EXPO 2025 We're returning again from their debut at last years UKGE on Friday 30th 12pm-1pm so if you are a listener, attendee or just fancy an hour not being on your feet we will love to entertain you.
Enhance your understanding of Whose Turn Is It Anyway? with My Podcast Data
At My Podcast Data, we strive to provide in-depth, data-driven insights into the world of podcasts. Whether you're an avid listener, a podcast creator, or a researcher, the detailed statistics and analyses we offer can help you better understand the performance and trends of Whose Turn Is It Anyway?. From episode frequency and shared links to RSS feed health, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to stay informed and make the most of your podcasting experience. Explore more shows and discover the data that drives the podcast industry.
