Join Jules and Lauren as they bring in the new year with what has been hitting their tables over the holidays. Jules' gaming appetite has him trying out the combo meal which is fit for a king in Castle Combo. Lauren has been wracking her brain to remember where she put Gandalf's staff and if it was next to that bowl of jelly in Wilmot's Warehouse.

They also share the community responses from out last Question of the Pod, and get excited about the new year in this week's question, and share what has them fired up! New Question of the Pod: What is your most anticipated game of 2025 Timestamps: Castle Combo [18:31] Wilmot's Warehouse [27:33] Question of the Pod: [40:25] Fired Up: [53:33] Check out our Eventbrite page for all of our upcoming Game Days: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/board-game-bbq-32833304483 Join us for Play Con from 11-13 July 2025 at the Southern Sydney Event Centre. Tickets are on sale now! You can find tickets and more information here: https://play-con.com/ Has this episode left you with a thirst for more? Here are all of the games that we discussed: Cascadero - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/401216/cascadero Black Rose Wars Rebirth - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342444/black-rose-wars-rebirth Bebop - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/414349/bebop Witness - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/422120/witness-on-the-trail-of-the-chameleon Zenith - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424219/zenith Castle Combo - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/416851/castle-combo Wilmot's Warehouse - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/424975/wilmots-warehouse The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-trick-taking-game SPONSORS Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Advent Games. Advent Games (http://www.adventgames.com.au/) are an Australian online board game store based in Sydney, NSW. Their core values are integrity, customer satisfaction, and providing a wide range of products including those hard-to-find board games. More Than Meeples is an Australian retail and online game store based in Brisbane, QLD. They have been strong supporters of, not only our Brisbane Game Days, but the broader Brisbane community. https://morethanmeeples.com.au/ PATREON Hey there, BBQ fans! Guess what? We’ve got a Patreon! By joining, you’ll unlock exclusive content, gain access to a members-only section of our Discord where you can help shape the show, and so much more. Plus, your support will help us grow and bring some awesome new projects to life in 2024. At the Board Game BBQ Podcast, we’re passionate about what we do and promise to keep the fun and shenanigans rolling. We’re so grateful for your support! Joining our Patreon is totally optional, and we ask that you don’t contribute if it’ll cause financial stress. But if you’d like to chip in from just USD$5 a month, click the link to check out our Patreon page. Thanks a million for being amazing! We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community, and you all make it special. See you at the BBQ!! https://www.patreon.com/BoardGameBBQ SOCIALS Support the podcast and join the community! https://linktr.ee/BoardGameBBQ