Ever fallen head over heels for a board game, only to discover it is impossible to find, or the shipping costs and import taxes are enough to make you cry?

That's exactly how Revelation Games began.

After facing that same problem themselves, Chris and Guy decided to take matters into their own hands and created a company dedicated to bringing amazing international games straight to UK players, making Essen feel a whole lot closer to home.

In this episode, we dive into Revelation Games’ lineup for UK Games Expo, including exciting new titles making their UKGE debut from publishers like Looping Games, Playte, Creardo, Wulfhorn, Dragon Dawn Productions and more.

Tune in and discover the games you didn't even know about, but might well become your next obsession 🎧🔥

** Important Information **

Revelation Games can be found in HALL 4 at stand 425!

Revelation Games Website
https://www.revelationgames.co.uk/

Revelation Games Online Store
https://revelation-games.sumupstore.com/

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

There's absolutely no tile and error here as Luke and Andy are joined by board gaming royalty Paula Deming to discuss their favourite Tile Placement titles!

What will make it onto the Bucket List? Will there be a clash of opinions? Just how did we manage to get Paula to join us?

All this and more will be answered, so grab a drink, get comfortable and join us!

What tile placement games would make your must-play lists?

Do any of the ones mentioned in this episode do it for you, or are you excited to try some of them out having heard us sing their praises?

Let us know over on our social channels!

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

It’s that time of year again when the board gaming community heads to the beautiful town of Harrogate for four fantastic days of tabletop gaming at AireCon 🎲.

It wouldn’t feel like AireCon for us at the Bucket List Board Gamers without our annual catch-up with co-founder Mark Cooke!

This year we chat about what attendees can expect from the convention and share some of our top game picks that are perfect for a long weekend of gaming.

We also dig into the details of the event itself: how the halls are laid out, what’s new for this year, what returning visitors will recognise, and the merchandise, food, and other treats you’ll find while you’re there.

If you’re heading to AireCon or simply curious about one of the UK’s most welcoming tabletop gaming festivals, this episode will get you ready for the weekend ahead.

Enjoy! 🎧🎲

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

On this episode we’re thrilled to welcome back the fantastic Mike from Guntower Games 🎉

When we last caught up, Pandora Celeste was still taking shape. Fast forward nearly two years and not only is Pandora now a fully fledged reality, there’s an expansion on the horizon too!

We dive into everything you need to know; what’s in the box, where you can back it, and what exciting new mechanics this expansion introduces!

We also chat about the journey of developing the original game, Tabletop Gaming Doncaster, and Mike’s ultimate Desert Island game choice 🏝️

It’s a great catch-up, packed with behind-the-scenes insights and tabletop talk.

Enjoy!

*Important Information*

Guntower Games Website
Find out more about Pandora Celeste, the expansion and Guntower Games in general on their website!

Pirates & Salvage Expansion on Gamefound
See more about P&S and back it, along with plenty of other Pandora goodies!

Be sure to tell them the Bucket List Board Gamers sent you, if you decide to back!

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

It’s officially the start of convention season, and first up on our calendar is the newly revamped Tabletop Gaming Live, taking place this year at Doncaster Racecourse on the 14th and 15th of February 🎲📅

And yes, we’ll be there too, recording a live episode! 🎙️

With Valentine’s weekend setting the scene, love may be in the air when the convention rolls around, but when Jay and Matt caught up it was all about business. Specifically, Tabletop Gaming Live business!

In this episode, we dig into what you can expect from TTGL’s big return, the lessons learned from last time, and who you can catch on the brand new Talks and Live Sessions schedule.

We also tackle a truly vital question: what food and drink will be available for your enjoyment 🍔🍻

We also talk about the balancing act involved in running an event of this scale, the value of hindsight, and what first drew Matt into the tabletop hobby 🎲❤️

Enjoy!

Important Information

You can find out more about Tabletop Gaming Live at Doncaster Racecourse, including schedules and ticket details, over on their website here:

https://www.tabletopgaming.co.uk/tabletop-gaming-live-2026/

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

It’s a CHRISTMAS MIRACLE — we’ve actually managed to get this edited and into your ears before the big day! 🎄

Join us for the second Bucket List Board Gamers Quiz, this time with a festive twist… although you might not immediately guess that from the questions themselves.

Nick and Kay are representing BLBG this time around, but now they’re up against not one, but two formidable teams made up of bona fide industry heavyweights.

Team Tettix (of Deep Regrets and Hideous Abomination fame) go head-to-head with a powerhouse pairing of Flav from Hachette Games and Mark, founder of AireCon.

Stepping into the hot seat for the first time, new Quizmaster Luke does his very best to keep things under control — but will he succeed?

• Who will claim victory?
• Can anyone name all 62 Unmatched main characters?
• Does Luke's ego know no bounds?
• And perhaps most importantly… will Nick still be conscious by the end of the episode?

There’s only one way to find out... you’ll have to listen in!

A quick apology for the sound quality in places due to some technical gremlins, but we’ve done our best to smooth things out.

Merry Christmas to you all, and we’ll see you in 2026! 🎉

Want to hear a COMPLETELY UNCENSORED version of the quiz?
Become a Patreon and listen to the full, unfiltered chaos right now at www.patreon.com/blbg.

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

In this episode Ben from Orcwood Games joins us to talk about Dirty Spatula, Unhappy Arrangements, and the pride of seeing players enjoy your game.

We chat Kickstarter, creative risks, and why the best components sometimes have a secondary use!

From navigating the challenges of independent publishing to balancing humour and heart in game design, Ben shares what it’s really like bringing an idea to life.

Whether you’re a budding designer or just love a good board game story, this episode serves up plenty of insight, with a side of laughs!

**Important Information**

You can head over to Orcwoodgames.co.uk right now and pre-order Dirty Spatula with £5 off!

Elsewhere on the site you can also pick up copies of Unhappy Arrangements and Orcwood Showdown!

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard

We’ve been doing a LOT of chatting here at the Bucket List Board Gamers, and this time we caught up with Rafflesia, the mind behind the delightfully devious Nasty Ones!

Don’t let the title fool you—Rafflesia is anything but nasty!

We discuss his brand-new game Stitched Up, chat about what it takes to create artwork that really stands out, and swap stories about Murder Mystery games and Escape Rooms.

Give this episode a listen, and if Stitched Up or Nasty Ones sound like your kind of fun, be sure to check out the Kickstarter before the campaign closes!

*Important Information*

Stitched Up on Kickstarter

Nasty Ones on Instagram

Nasty Ones Website

• Jerry Moncrief
• Daniel Fullard