Greeting earthlings!

Join us on this weeks journey through the cosmic ponderings of Amber and Ben as they describe the cut throat world of classroom games, put down a marker on what a board game costs and try to work out how the hell Kickstarter works these days.

And in between all that, we probe one of our favourite games.

Enjoy!

Good day!

Joining us this week, all the way from exotic Georgia, we have Sadie.

Listen along as we discuss games for elder folk, how they do things in Eastern Europe and what makes for a good explainer of rules. 

Enjoy!

Join us this week as anticipation builds for a summer of gaming!

To kill time until that golden period, we discuss being British to rude people, Alex suggest we know not a lot about good games and what exactly is acceptable in public when it comes to silly voices.

And in between all that, we have a sneaky look at a rather tasty (Greek) legend of a game.

Enjoy!

Good day!

After our brief intermission, we're back at it!

Join us as we discuss meeting strangers, stealing tupperware from grandma and why people feel the need to imprison their cards in plastic.

And then we unload our feelings about a proper BotS game, Dawn of Mankind.

Enjoy!

Good day!

In an effort to improve sound quality on Back of the Shelf, we're transitioning to new equipment and new locations.

So a short, in-the-field one this week as Amber explores a whole new world; board game clubs!

Back to the regular show next week!

Hello there!

Join us this week as we discuss our favourite games of all time. Marvel in our wonderful taste, ponder why Ben seems to knock all of Amber's choices and become enraged that we missed your game out of the list.

But before all that, listen to us try to get he awful taste of some wretched games out of our minds.

Enjoy!

Ciao!

Join us this week as we discuss perfect father's day presents, the insanity of TV shows based on board games and which is better, meeples or chits.

And in amongst all that shenanigans, we chew through our thoughts on the classic Kramer production, Princes of Florence. Does it still hold up after all these years?

Enjoy!

After a brief hiatus, we're back, with stories of an epic gaming fortnight.

Interspersed with the continuing mystery of Koolaid (not solved), why you shouldn't drive on the motorways during school holidays (they're a little bit busy) and the current state of Ben's shelves (a bloody disgrace).

We also cast an eye over the latest expansion for Viticulture, and decide whether it's worth it.

Enjoy!

This week, join us as we explore a new found love of everyone's favourite, Ticket to Ride. Well, sort of. A little bit. At least Amber proves her complete and utter devotion with a worrying level of knowledge about the game.

We also dip our toe in current controversies, have a word about the biggest mountain in Wales and try to root out Amber's rage.

Enjoy!

Join us this week as we explore a timeless classic, the wonderfully ugly (and previously considered a family favourite), Manhattan.

But before and after all that, we discuss some games we played, Amber convinces Ben to buy a dice tower AND a dice tray, and we bring a new member of the team on board.

Enjoy!