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.

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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, 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

email us at:

hello@boardgamesandbookclub.com

or head over to our blog:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.boardgamesandbookclub.com⁠

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, 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

email us at:

hello@boardgamesandbookclub.com

or head over to our blog:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.boardgamesandbookclub.com⁠