When in Rome…

Alice Clarke returns to the show to chat board game apps while Liam explores indie boards on display at PAX AUS. Over a game of Caesar! Seize Rome in 20 minutes, Liam reunites with New Game Plus Executive Producer Jason O’Callaghan as the pair reminisce about making community television over the last decade.

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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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