Checkmate Mr Jack

Liam compares video games to board games with Shane Cousins and has some recommendations for solo games. He visits the State Library, chatting to Daniel Wee about the MV Anderson Chess Collection. Liam goes head to head with Christian Kloukinas over a game of Mr Jack Pocket and discusses Christian’s role as a film programmer.

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The Unboxing

Welcome to Five or Eight, where we explore the world of board games. Join our host Liam as he checks out the Board Game BBQ Game Day held at Tabletop Games in Burwood and offers you some recommendations for two player games. Over a game of Royal Visit, he chats to David Lewis, the technical…

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In Line for PAX

Liam chats with Dr Melissa Rogerson, a lecturer in Human Computer Interaction to discuss her research into board games. We visit the gaming convention PAX AUS, and talk to Steven Sheeran, a working actor about the realities of the profession. 

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The Player are Ready

Join Liam as he chats to Matthew Stone about R U OK 2 Play?, an initiative that helps to build social connections through board gaming. He checks out the Melbourne board game cafe Marche and recommends some games for 6+ players. Over a game of Azul, Liam chats to award winning freelance journalist, Alice Clarke.

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