BG&BC Archive 8: Top 5's! Our Games and Books of the Year

1: Trading, Trains and Trash Pandas - A Raccoon Tycoon Review

Welcome to the first episode of our brand new board game podcast, Board and Banter! This month we sat down with Raccoon Tycoon, the economic strategy game where woodland critters are building railways, trading commodities, and trying to become the richest tycoon in town. We chat about how the game plays, what we enjoyed at the table, and whether this charming animal-themed market game earns a place on our shelves. Join us for a relaxed discussion about strategy, presentation, and the experience of playing Raccoon Tycoon. We are also partnering with⁠⁠⁠ tabletopterrainuk.com⁠⁠⁠ [https://tabletopterrainuk.com/?ref=BGAndBC], they make amazing tokens and terrain for all your gaming needs, for 10% off use code BG&BC If you'd like to get in touch, find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesandbookclub/], email us at: hello@boardgamesandbookclub.com or head over to our blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.boardgamesandbookclub.com⁠ [https://www.boardgamesandbookclub.com/]

BG&BC Archive 8: Top 5's! Our Games and Books of the Year

We have a slightly longer episode for you this week, a little christmas treat. There's no discussions of games and books of the week this time, and no Read Between the Lines. This week we are looking at our top 5 board games, and top 5 books that we have played and read in 2025. Let us know your favourites from this year. We are also partnering with⁠⁠ tabletopterrainuk.com⁠⁠ [https://tabletopterrainuk.com/?ref=BGAndBC], they make amazing tokens and terrain for all your gaming needs, for 10% off use code BG&BC If you'd like to get in touch, find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesandbookclub/] email us at: hello@boardgamesandbookclub.com or head over to our blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.boardgamesandbookclub.com⁠ [https://www.boardgamesandbookclub.com/]

BG&BC Archive 7: A Sock Full of Games! Stocking Filler Games for Christmas

We know, we missed another week, but hopefully things are now back on track and we are back again. We kick things off with the books and games we’ve been enjoying over the last fortnight, dive into another round of Read Between the Lines Then we unwrap our main topic: stocking filler board games. We chat about the small-box surprises, portable crowd-pleasers, and clever little titles that make perfect gifts (or perfect additions to your own shelves). Cozy vibes, quick laughs, and lots of recommendations. We are also partnering with⁠ tabletopterrainuk.com⁠ [https://tabletopterrainuk.com/?ref=BGAndBC], they make amazing tokens and terrain for all your gaming needs, for 10% off use code BG&BC If you'd like to get in touch, find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesandbookclub/] email us at: hello@boardgamesandbookclub.com or head over to our blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.boardgamesandbookclub.com⁠ [https://www.boardgamesandbookclub.com/]

BG&BC Archive 6: Community Chest! Inside the Book & Board Game Communities

We know, we've been away and missed an episode, we had an amazing time at York Board Games Convention, but we are back now. In this episode of Board Games and Book Club, we catch up on the latest books we’ve been reading and games we’ve been playing before diving into Read Between the Lines. Then, we explore the wonderful worlds of the book and board game communities — from cozy book clubs and game groups to online spaces full of recommendations, reviews, and shared passion. We chat about what makes each community special, how they’ve changed, and the friendships and fun that come with being part of them. We are also partnering with tabletopterrainuk.com [https://tabletopterrainuk.com/?ref=BGAndBC], they make amazing tokens and terrain for all your gaming needs, for 10% off use code BG&BC If you'd like to get in touch, find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesandbookclub/] email us at: hello@boardgamesandbookclub.com or head over to our blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.boardgamesandbookclub.com [https://www.boardgamesandbookclub.com/]

BG&BC Archive 5: From Minimal to Mythical! Abstract and Thematic Games

In this weeks episode of the Board Games and Book Club Podcast, we are here with our usual catch-up of the books we've been reading and the games we've been playing, as well as another round of Read Between the Lines. Then we will diving into our main topic for this episode: abstract versus thematic board games. From elegant mechanics and minimalist designs to rich stories and immersive worlds, we explore what makes each style shine — and which side of the board we lean toward. One of the games we discussed this week is Uh Oh, Dino!, the kickstarter for this game has now launched, and if anyone is interested you can find all the details here [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ludoliminal/uh-oh-dino]. If you'd like to get in touch, find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/boardgamesandbookclub/] email us at: hello@boardgamesandbookclub.com or head over to our blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.boardgamesandbookclub.com [https://www.boardgamesandbookclub.com/]