It's that time of year. Jack and Lottie are clearing out their board game collection... to make room for more board games. They talk through the titles they're getting rid of and list the reasons why they're leaving the collection. They also review a recent play of Agricola and Blood Rage. 

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Episode 23: 10 Games Leaving Our Collection

They're baaaaack! Board Games with My Wife is back for a second season. In their first episode back Jack and Lottie share an exciting announcement, discuss the games they've been playing over summer, and both impersonate Dickensian children. Of course. What else would you expect? Connect with Birdwood GamesTwitter: https://twitter.com/BirdwoodGamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdwoodgames/Website: https://www.birdwoodgames.co.uk/Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g_Z9AH Email: Birdwoodgames@gmail.com

Episode 22: Season 2, An Announcement, 12 Games We've Played this Summer

It's the season one finale! Jack reveals his top twenty board games. Lottie tries to guess his list and it doesn't all go to plan... Board Games with My Wife will be back with season two in September. 

Episode 21: Jack's Top 20 Board Games

It seems Jack and Lottie are dealing with lockdown by buying board games, despite their Kallax shelves already groaning. In this episode they share and review their new buys, talk about what's caught their eye, and do a fair amount of quite creepy joke making. 

Episode 20: Our Lockdown Games Haul

Are you ready for this, gamers? In this episode Jack and Lottie recommend over twenty games that use one or more of their favourite ten mechanics. Controversy ensues in this episode so if you've got strong feelings about point-to-point movement or Monopoly, buckle up. 

Episode 19: Our 10 Favourite Board Game Mechanics

In this episode Jack and Lottie share how their lockdown gaming progress and their favourite 2-player games. There is a significant amount of Star Wars chat (but when isn't there, to be honest?), and Rupert the dog snores pretty much throughout. Games discussed:Onitama 7 Wonders Duel Duelosaur Island Jaipur Fog of Love StellarHavenTwilight Struggle Star Wars Rebellion

Episode 18: 9 Great 2-player Games

In episode 17, Jack and Lottie talk more about breakfast than you'd expect for a podcast that's supposed to be about board games. They share their five favourite roll & write games, give an update on their Self Isolation Board Game Club and share a new lockdown board game club everyone can get involved with. See @jack_of_all_games on instagram for more details.Games discussed:Ganz Schön CleverImperial Settlers: Roll and WriteKokoro: Avenue of the KodamaRailroad InkCopenhagen: Roll & Write

Episode 17: Our Favourite Roll & Writes (plus an update on our lockdown games club)

Hello from Isolation Station! We're still in lockdown thanks to ol' COVID-19. As the weather gets warmer, it's only natural to crave the great outdoors. But whilst this is off the cards, we've got the next best thing. 7 games that bring the outdoors to you! We also talk a lot about model trains, so buckle up for a wild ride. Games discussed:HavenTicket to RideParksPhotosynthesis PapillonBee LivesFireball Island

Episode 16: 7 Games to Bring the Outdoors In

Like many other people in the UK and across the world, Jack and Lottie are isolating due to the outbreak of COVID 19. They are taking this isolation as an opportunity to play as many board games as possible (the sensible response, right?) In this podcast they share the first ten games on their list and do a thorough review of Everdell played with the Spirecrest, Bellfaire and Pearlbrook expansions. Stay safe and happy gaming.Games discussed:Scythe: The Rise of Fenris Exit: The Secret LabTales from the Loop Res Arcana The Grimm ForestRoll PlayerDetective Feast for Odin Mage Knight Maracaibo 

Episode 15: 10 Games We'll Be Playing in Isolation

This should really be 6 fun games for everyone, because if you don't love animals you need to have a word with yourself. In this episode Lottie and Jack share their favourite critter-based board games. Jack tries another accent (sigh) and Lottie rips into a game. Games discussed:Mice and MysticsWingspanTakenoko CloudspireChameleonEverdell 

Episode 14: 6 Fun Games for Animal Lovers

In this episode, Jack and Lottie share their favourite games inspired by myths, legends and folklore. Jack does some incredibly dubious retellings of myth stories and Lottie reveals her deep affection for The Hulk. There are also some attempts at German accents in this episode, that we just won't discuss here. Games discussed:Kami-samaLords of HellasGrimm Forest CryptidKodamaBlood Rage 

Episode 13: 6 Great Games Based on Myths and Legends

It's the BGWMW V-Day Spesh! Get on board. In this episode Jack and Lottie discuss 6 great date night games. They also review their recent plays of Skytopia, Wingspan (European Birds expansion) and Vindication. They also both fail to sneeze in this episode, so... there's that. Games discussed:Fog of Love7 Wonders DuelThe MindDuelosaur IslandUnlock: Escape Adventures Getaway Driver

Episode 12: 6 Fun Games for Couples

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): PhotosynthesisGanz Schon CleverPaladins of the West Kingdom7 Wonders Duel KodamaVindicationCode NamesTime Stories (The Marcy Case)Great Western TrailScythe TakenokoLords of HellasRootShards of InfinityHero RealmsDragon CastleHavenTerraforming MarsWingspanDecrypto

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

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: MariposasReturn to Dark TowerZestreaOceansTowers of the SunAliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps!Chrono Corsairs Artificial IntelligenceArkeisHorizon Zero Dawn

Episode 10: 10 Games to Look Out For in 2020

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 SummerEscape PlanThe Magnificent Inuit: The Snow Folk CopenhagenParksDoppelt so CleverSorcererPipeline

Episode 09: Our Top 10 Games of 2019

Board Games with My Wife is a fortnightly podcast hosted by dedicated board gamer Jack (@jack_of_all_games) and his wife, Lottie. Join Jack and Lottie for board game reviews, news from the industry and tales from their life as a gaming couple.

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