Jack and Lottie come to you live(ish) from Spiel at Essen 2019. They share what's caught their eye at the convention (spoiler, it's everything), their impressions of Spiel and their tips for surviving the convention. Join them in this special episode from the world's largest board game convention.

As Jack and Lottie prepare to travel to Essen, they recommend seven great travel games that are small and easy to fit into a rucksack or suitcase. Jack sets Lottie homework and Lottie celebrates a one point victory from a recent game session.Rune Stones: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/285265/rune-stonesEssen Newsletter: https://www.spiel-messe.com/en/newsletter_en/Tiny Epic Dinosaurs: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coe/tiny-epic-dinosaurs

In episode two Jack and Lottie look forward to Essen by sharing their top 10 games to look out for at the convention. Along with sharing the most recent board games that have caught his eye, Jack loses his mind over the word fastidious. Lottie laughs.Links:Wingspan European Birds Expansion - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/290448/wingspan-european-expansionTime of Legends: Destinies - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/destinies/time-of-legends-destinies?ref=section-homepage-featured-projectRoot: The Tabletop Roleplaying Game - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpiegames/root-the-tabletop-roleplaying-game?ref=section-homepage-view-more-recommendations-p1Fort announcement - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3NliJ7luXv/Ecos - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/279254/ecos-first-continentAquatica - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/283393/aquaticaSo You've Been Eaten - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284842/so-youve-been-eatenOn Mars - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/184267/marsLetter Jam - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/275467/letter-jamPoint Salad - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274960/point-saladWatergate - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/274364/watergateFunkoverse Strategy Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/284775/funkoverse-strategy-gameOn the Underground - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/281152/underground-londonberlinEverdell Spirecrest - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289056/everdell-spirecrestEverdell Bellfaire - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/289057/everdell-bellfaire

Welcome to Board Games with My Wife hosted by Jack (@jack_of_all_games) and his wife, Lottie. In episode one Lottie and Jack discuss their top 5 games for newbie gamers. Jack shares his tips for getting people to play board games with you and Lottie considers divorce proceedings.