Board Games With My Wife

Board Games with My Wife is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Jack (@jack_of_all_games) and Lottie of Birdwood Games. Join Jack and Lottie for board game reviews, news from the industry and tales from their life as a gaming couple.Subscribe to the Birdwood Games newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hrrzWb

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Episode 10: 10 Games to Look Out For in 2020

Board Games With My Wife

01/15/20 • 54 min

Jack and Lottie look forward to what promises to be a great year of gaming by sharing their top 10 games to look out for in 2020. Jack is told to simmer down and Lottie explains exactly why the concept of Groundhog Day is the worst. It gets silly.
Games discussed:
Mariposas
Return to Dark Tower
Zestrea
Oceans
Towers of the Sun
Aliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps!
Chrono Corsairs
Artificial Intelligence
Arkeis
Horizon Zero Dawn

01/15/20 • 54 min

Episode 09: Our Top 10 Games of 2019

Board Games With My Wife

01/01/20 • 55 min

Jack and Lottie review their favourite games published 2019. Lottie realises her selection is purely driven by theme and Jack gives a detailed explanation of the British TV game show, Bullseye. Who knows why, really. Happy new year!
Games discussed:
Root: The Riverfolk (expansion)
Bee Lives: We Will Only Know Summer
Escape Plan
The Magnificent
Inuit: The Snow Folk
Copenhagen
Parks
Doppelt so Clever
Sorcerer
Pipeline

01/01/20 • 55 min

Episode 08: 5 Games You’ll Love if You’re a Star Wars Fan

Board Games With My Wife

12/18/19 • 36 min

Star Wars is a big deal at Board Games with My Wife HQ. Jack and Lottie celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker by recommending games for fans of the franchise. In this episode Lottie does a rather irritating amount of singing and Jack admits to being an empire man through and through.
Games discussed:
Star Wars: Imperial Assault
Gaia Project
Rising Five
Root
Star Wars: Rebellion

12/18/19 • 36 min

Episode 07: 10 Party Games for the Holiday Season

Board Games With My Wife

12/04/19 • 49 min

Jack and Lottie are on the countdown to Christmas. In this episode, they are sharing their favourite party games for the holiday season, reviewing play experience, suitability for younger players, play length and player count. Jack repeats his favourite catchphrase 'everybody knows words' at least three times and Lottie laughs like an old man.
Games discussed:
Sushi Go Party!
Codenames
ICECOOL
Letterjam
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
Chameleon
Decrypto
Concept
When I Dream
Just One

12/04/19 • 49 min

Episode 06: 8 Great Co-operative Games

Board Games With My Wife

11/20/19 • 49 min

In episode 06 Jack and Lottie discuss their favourite co-op games and their most recent plays. Rupert the dog makes a guest appearance and Jack adds a gavel to his Christmas list because he is that kind of weirdo.
Games discussed:
Fog of Love
Nemesis
Pandemic
Chronicles of Crime
City of Kings
Star Wars Imperial Assault
Letter Jam
Spirit Island

11/20/19 • 49 min

Episode 05: Reviewing Our Bumper Haul from Essen 2019

Board Games With My Wife

11/06/19 • 57 min

Jack and Lottie are back in the UK with a whole load of new board games. In this episode they review their purchases from Spiel Essen 2019, attempt to narrow down what they might play next and try to talk over their dog snoring in the background (not a board game fan, it seems...)
Games discussed:
Paladins
Bee Lives
Underwater Cities
Roll Player
Roll Player: Monsters & Minions
Radiant
Copenhagen
Papillon
Rune Stones
Teotihuacan: City of Gods
Pipeline
Everdell: Spirecrest
Everdell: Bellfaire
Everdell: Pearlbrook
Paris New Eden
Skytopia
Letter Jam
Human Punishment
Copenhagen Roll & Write
Imperial Settlers Roll & Write
Pret-a-Porter
Cooper Island
The Magnificent
Cloudspire

11/06/19 • 57 min

Episode 04: Live(ish) Essen Special! Plus tips for surviving Spiel

Board Games With My Wife

10/25/19 • 34 min

Jack and Lottie come to you live(ish) from Spiel at Essen 2019. They share what's caught their eye at the convention (spoiler, it's everything), their impressions of Spiel and their tips for surviving the convention. Join them in this special episode from the world's largest board game convention.

10/25/19 • 34 min

Episode 03: 7 Great Travel Games

Board Games With My Wife

10/19/19 • 45 min

As Jack and Lottie prepare to travel to Essen, they recommend seven great travel games that are small and easy to fit into a rucksack or suitcase. Jack sets Lottie homework and Lottie celebrates a one point victory from a recent game session.Rune Stones: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285265/rune-stonesEssen Newsletter: https://www.spiel-messe.com/en/newsletter_en/Tiny Epic Dinosaurs: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/tiny-epic-dinosaurs

10/19/19 • 45 min

Episode 02: 10 Games to Look Out For at Essen 2019

Board Games With My Wife

10/11/19 • 49 min

In episode two Jack and Lottie look forward to Essen by sharing their top 10 games to look out for at the convention. Along with sharing the most recent board games that have caught his eye, Jack loses his mind over the word fastidious. Lottie laughs.Links:Wingspan European Birds Expansion - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/290448/wingspan-european-expansionTime of Legends: Destinies - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/destinies/time-of-legends-destinies?ref=section-homepage-featured-projectRoot: The Tabletop Roleplaying Game - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/root-the-tabletop-roleplaying-game?ref=section-homepage-view-more-recommendations-p1Fort announcement - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NliJ7luXv/Ecos - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279254/ecos-first-continentAquatica - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283393/aquaticaSo You've Been Eaten - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284842/so-youve-been-eatenOn Mars - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184267/marsLetter Jam - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275467/letter-jamPoint Salad - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274960/point-saladWatergate - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274364/watergateFunkoverse Strategy Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284775/funkoverse-strategy-gameOn the Underground - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281152/underground-londonberlinEverdell Spirecrest - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289056/everdell-spirecrestEverdell Bellfaire - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289057/everdell-bellfaire

10/11/19 • 49 min

Episode 11: Lottie's Top 20 Games of All Time

Board Games With My Wife

01/29/20 • 59 min

It's Lottie's birthday! Jack and Lottie celebrate the gaming way by counting down Lottie's favourite 20 games of all time. 20. Buckle up. Jack reckons he'll guess at least 12/20. Let's see shall we?
Games discussed (in no particular order):
Photosynthesis
Ganz Schon Clever
Paladins of the West Kingdom
7 Wonders Duel
Kodama
Vindication
Code Names
Time Stories (The Marcy Case)
Great Western Trail
Scythe
Takenoko
Lords of Hellas
Root
Shards of Infinity
Hero Realms
Dragon Castle
Haven
Terraforming Mars
Wingspan
Decrypto

01/29/20 • 59 min

FAQ

How many episodes does Board Games With My Wife have?

Board Games With My Wife currently has 46 episodes available.

What topics does Board Games With My Wife cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Games and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Board Games With My Wife?

The episode title 'Episode 10: 10 Games to Look Out For in 2020' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Board Games With My Wife?

The average episode length on Board Games With My Wife is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of Board Games With My Wife released?

Episodes of Board Games With My Wife are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Board Games With My Wife?

The first episode of Board Games With My Wife was released on Sep 27, 2019.

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