Shane and Steve go through the list of games nominated for awards in this years BGG Awards. We pick 2 games each - the one we want to win and the one we think will win. At the time of recording, the awards had not yet been announced, and on our next episode we will score up who predicted better!

Episode 10: Our BGG Awards predictions

Steve and Shane have both been playing the new Great Western Trail game, El Paso. Does Shane's hatred of all former GWT games continue? And can Steve feel like he is making good decisions for once in a GWT game?

Huge thanks to VR Distribution for providing us each with a copy to play.

Episode 9: El Paso deep dive

Yes, tariffs need to be discussed. What impact do we think we will feel in Australia?

We also discuss our favourite designers, and what stands out about them.

Also, lots of games, and even a dive into Warhammer!

Episode 8: Designers and tariffs

That's right, the Aussie Solo Gamer is here to count down his favourite solo games, and Steve is doing it too.

If you are in Brisbane, it is not too late to get yourself to Briscon! Come along and play loads of games over 2 days with Shane and other great members of the community.

Episode 7: Top 10 solo games!

Join Shane and Steve as they reminisce about their top 10 board gaming experiences!

Episode 6: Our greatest board gaming experiences

Join Shane and Steve as they discuss their top 10 Go-To's for board game content, as well as discussing games they have been playing, and any news that is on their radar.

Episode 5: Another top 10 list. This time it's their go-to's for board game content

Shane and Steve discuss their favourite card games of all time, as well as discussing some games they've been playing. Steve has been loading up Moose with dynamite to save humankind!

Episode 4: Top 10 card games

Shane and Steve continue their count dow n of their favourite games. 

Before that, Steve discusses some recent games he has been playing, such as Big Shot [https://www.playte.com/95] and Clank! Legacy 2 - Darkest Magic. [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383010/clank-legacy-2-acquisitions-incorporated-darkest-m] Shane talks about an option for board game fans who like to read more than rule books, as he reviews the Tabletop Gaming Magazine.  [https://pocketmags.com/au/tabletop-gaming-magazine#]

Shane talk about a crowdfunding project that he is actually backing, and Steve considers dropping $400 on a game he previously sold.



Then the countdown is on! What do you think will be in their lists?

Episode 3: Our top 10 games of all time!

Shane and Steve bring the first of their 2 episodes counting down their favourite games of all time, or since 2017? I don't know, ask Shane to explain that one.

We start the show by discussing some games hitting the table. 

Steve discussing the lazer beam deduction game, Orapa Mine. Which you can order through bgg here. [https://boardgamegeek.com/market/product/3536211]

Shane reviews Hansa Teutonica [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286749/hansa-teutonica-big-box] and finds a way to screw people over in a dry euro.

During our crowdfunding coverage, Shane awakens the elder ones discussing Nanty Narking, which is still live now, click here for the campaign. [https://gamefound.com/en/projects/phalanx/nanty-narking-cthulhu]

Steve gets all practical and talks about an expensive solution to store his unnecessary playmats. Check out OrgaNicer here. [https://gamefound.com/en/projects/astral-forge/organicer]

As if we still had disposable income, Shane highlights the next Unmatched volume, Battle of Legends volume 3. [https://restorationgames.com/shop/unmatched-battle-of-legends-vol-3/]

Then we both discuss the struggles of farming with the upcoming Awaken Realms special edition of Agricola [https://gamefound.com/en/projects/awaken-realms/agricola-special-edition]. and the further struggles of farming while also contending with the undead, in Agricola: Dead Harvest. [https://gamefound.com/en/projects/awaken-realms/agricola-dead-harvest]

Then we start the countdown.

Shane has predicted Steve will have 2-3 more Shem games on his list, and Steve has predicted Shane will have 2. How many appear in this countdown? Give yourself 78 minutes and find out!

Episode 2: Our top 20-11 games of all time!

Shane and Steve embark on a new show. Join them as they introduce the new show, discuss games they've been playing, industry news including crowdfunding, and what they are looking to play in the future.

Episode 1: Welcome to Mate! Let's Play

A Podcast about board games hosted by Australian gamers, Shane and Steve. 