Rolling Dice & Taking Names: Recent Episodes

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Boardgame podcast of a conversation by two guys who have a passion for tabletop games and happen to have mics. (Family friendly)

admin 00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Day One
00:02:56 Fast Food Ordering
00:04:56 You are hacked
00:08:28 Day in Court
00:10:07 Hacking Again
00:11:05 UniVersus: Attack on Titan
00:16:57 Favorites from 2000
00:20:00 Miniature Market
00:21:08 Stalk Exchange
00:27:30 Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard
00:32:30 Tower Up
00:38:05 Rebel Princess
00:42:40 Game Toppers LLC
00:44:18 Flash 10
00:48:02 Biomos
00:51:32 Lure
00:55:50 Magic Maze Tower
01:01:08 Gap
01:05:27 Portal Games
01:06:46 Star Wars Unlimited Report
01:10:25 To The Table
01:12:16 Guild Wars 2 Expansion
01:15:48 NCAA 2025

How do we share some of the games we got at Gen Con without making you listen to us for hour upon hour. We put the 5 Minute Initiative constraint on ourselves. So instead of me breaking down in writing all the games we covered and wasting your time this way, give a listen to those that interest you. The beauty of timestamps.

Thanks for taking the time and hope one of these games might be of interest to you.

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Day One
00:01:34 Baseball Game
00:02:28 Setting Up the Booth
00:03:19 D&D 50th Party
00:08:00 Asmodee Release Event
00:11:40 Lucky Duck Release Event
00:12:40 Hatchette Release Event
00:15:37 Long Line Time
00:16:51 Gametoppers
00:19:05 Day Two
00:22:23 Fantasy Flight Report
00:24:57 Plaid Hat Games
00:26:50 Floodgate Games
00:27:52 Wizkids
00:29:20 Thames and Kosmos
00:31:41 Bezier Games
00:33:57 Hobby Japan
00:37:54 Strike Tournament
00:48:24 Portal Games
00:49:58 Day Three
00:51:02 CGE
00:55:35 OP Games
00:57:32 Allplay Games
00:58:39 Flat River Group
01:00:45 Minos
01:03:00 Strike Event
01:03:46 Arcane Wonders
01:06:25 Flat River Demo Night
01:10:12 Star Wars Unlimited Draft
01:17:10 Miniature Market
01:18:48 Day Four
01:19:28 Bandai Demo
01:22:10 North Star Games
01:25:02 Off Duty Ninja
01:26:00 Strike Event
01:28:23 Chip Theory Games
01:32:05 Warhammer
01:37:00 Star Wars Unlimited Draft Again
01:41:10 Outro

Attending Gen Con 2024 is an exhilarating experience for any gaming enthusiast especially getting in that initial crowd rush going into the hall. For those that don’t know, it is held in Indianapolis and got started when D&D players got together over a weekend. It has grown into one of the biggest conventions for board games in the United States.

In this episode, we tell you about the events we attend and the new things we saw that will be coming to your gaming table soon.

Thanks for listening and see you in two weeks.

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admin 00:00:00 Intro
00:01:24 SFGE
00:09:31 Arkham Horror RPG
00:13:05 Restoration: TMNT
00:15:43 Taste Buds
00:19:25 Portal Games
00:20:37 The Mandalorian Adventures
00:32:00 Kronologic
00:38:15 Miniature Market
00:39:32 Rock Hard 1977
01:08:40 In the Footsteps of Marie Curie
01:15:32 Gametoppers
01:18:36 Evenfall
01:32:00 Open Season
01:38:00 River of Gold
01:50:26 E-Win Chair
01:52:36 What to get at Gen Con
01:56:37 Outro

Time for our thoughts on the upcoming games that are coming out at Gen Con based on the ones we were lucky enough to play. Got to admit, some solid games and for all age of gamers. We have the light entry with In the Footsteps of Marie Curie to the heavy hitter in Evenfall or Rock Hard 1977. But looking for middle of the road, check out River of Gold. Need a little coop in your life, then try Mandalorian Adventures. And if the old grey matter needs some work, Kronologic might be something you are looking for.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg at Gen Con as we head out this week and will report back some of our other favorites when we are there.

Thanks for listening and if at Gen Con, please say Hey if you see us.

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Tony McRee 00:00:00 Intro
00:03:51 Holiday Adventures
00:09:17 Slingz
00:14:57 Rehash of Old Games
00:18:45 Taste Buds
00:29:25 Miniature Market
00:31:05 Star Tycoon
00:49:07 Cities
00:56:31 Gametoppers LLC
00:59:11 Landmarks
01:12:05 Portal Games
01:13:10 Star Wars Unlimited
01:19:49 Gamegenic

There are many games about manipulating a stock market or trying to be a Tycoon of an industry. So, when we heard about Star Tycoon, we wondered what was different from all the other games in this category. For me, two things jumped out when playing. First, the market is not the dominating factor in this game, there is a nice balance between that and your other objectives. Second, the market wasn’t the only thing contributing to how you got your resources. Like the balance this game brought into the crowded stock market games.

Cities was a quick game to play with the need to concentrate on a few objectives and not many. And when teaching the game, it might need to be pointed out. This game will promote some sort of hate drafting to keep others from amassing large number of points and while this is solitary in play, little interaction, you need to pay attention to what others are doing.

Thanks for listening and hope you are having a wonderful summer so far.

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Tony McRee 00:00:00 Intro
00:03:38 Warhammer: Age of Sigmar 4th Edition
00:08:30 Iron Kingdom Sold
00:11:33 Mojo
00:17:25 Taste Buds
00:23:45 Gametoppers LLC
00:25:32 Yokohama
00:40:25 AI Space Puzzle
00:48:00 Portal Games
00:49:15 Has the Golden Age passed
01:01:32 Nekojima
01:06:45 Miniature Market
01:08:03 Video Game Talk

What is the Golden Age of board gaming and has it passed? We give it some thought in this episode. One of us did a deep dive, while the other thought about it while setting up the microphone. Either way, it is defined differently for each of us. But we board gamers are drawn to rules, and so titles will rise in popularity and fall, just like we discussed in one of our reviews. Eventually, things get overused which leads to a shift and themes cycle. But fear not—new games emerge, striking a delicate balance, and the golden age continues.

In summary, the golden age isn’t a fixed point—it’s a dynamic journey fueled by creativity, passion, and the love of rolling dice and taking names.

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admin 00:00:00 Intro
00:05:08 Movie Talk
00:09:12 Squirrel Moment
00:10:55 Define rolling
00:15:52 Taste Buds
00:21:37 Gametoppers LLC
00:22:43 Rallyman Dirt
00:38:35 Miniature Market
00:39:25 Sandbag
00:46:09 Charioteer
00:59:22 Agueda
01:05:36 Heat: Heavy Rain
01:14:07 Portal Games
01:15:06 Final Racing Thoughts

Racing board games ignite the thrill of the track, where strategy meets speed. And being from NASCAR country, we enjoy our racing games. In this episode we explore three different styles of racing games: Charioteer, Rallyman Dirt, and Heat-Heavy Rain

Charioteer:
- Race into the winner’s circle with this set collection style racing game.
- Play your cards to either sprint ahead, damage your opponents or navigate the turn of the forum.
- Strategic card play will definitely factor in on who will win this game.
Rallyman: Dirt:
- Rev your engines by rolling dice and completing the track in the best time.
- Push your luck as you navigate treacherous turns to outpace your opponents.
- Modular tracks, dice-driven movement, and strategic decisions are key aspects of this game.
Heat Heavy Rain:
- Are you ready for two new tracks for Heat, then pick up this expansion.
- New elements on the track will test your hand management skills as you race into the corners.
- Draft, strategize, and sprint to the finish line while dealing with your opponents in this expansion for Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Sandbag is an anti-trick taking card game where you look to manipulate trump but in doing so help out the other players. Agueda is a collection game where you are trying to meet three scoring objectives set forth at the beginning of the game. While playing, the family compared it to Azul, but with a little less stress and hate drafting.

Thanks for listening and those back from Origins, hope you had a wonderful time.

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Tony McRee 00:00:00 Intro
00:04:21 Strike Tournament Updated
00:07:31 Move Story Update
00:08:45 Southern Fried Gaming Expo
00:13:22 Tokaido Duo
00:16:31 Taste Buds
00:26:37 Miniature Market
00:28:05 Skyrise
00:47:30 Portal Games
00:49:48 Squirrels: The Card Game
00:55:30 Donut Shop
01:10:25 Gametoppers LLC
01:13:09 Granblue Fantasy
01:27:32 E-Win Chair
01:29:39 Outro

Board games—those magical realms where cardboard, dice, and imagination collide. Whether you’re plotting world domination or unraveling mysteries, these tabletop adventures unite friends, families, and foes. And in this release, we hear Marty’s family tell you why that is true with their reviews of Donut Shop and Granblue Fantasy Skirmish Game.

But we also hear about a card game that fits right at home with RDTN called Squirrels: The Card Game. This Uno style game with a solid competitive flare will get the whole family involved as you see who can get rid of their nuts first.

Finally, Marty tells me about what a miss and sounds like I missed a great game night with Skyrise. Roxley has had some solid games lately and this just adds to the collection. Hope I will get to see it on the table soon.

Thanks for listening

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adminI have been using E-WIN Racing chairs since 2020 and I’ve been a fan ever since. They have a variety of styles, configurations, and price points which means there is something for everyone. Recently, I received one of their Champion Series chairs which is one of their higher end chairs. Let’s check it out and see if this is a chair that might be a good fit for you. If so, you can get 30% off with code “RDTN”.

First, E-WIN Racing always does a great job packing boxes and making assembly a breeze. Each piece is protected by foam or plastic, labeled very well and all the tools you need are included in the box. The instructions are straight-forward to follow with easy to follow diagramed steps. However, there was a step that was not needed which referenced screwing in the backseat side panels. Those were attached magnetically. In all, the complete assembly takes less than 30 minutes.

First off, the chair looks great. The color and stitching on the front and back of the really make it pop. But the most important thing about a gaming chair is how does it feel? I can confirm it is a very comfortable chair. The backrest conforms the curve of your shoulders which gives great support. And the wider seat is great for any body type (handles up to 550 lbs.).

Now, let’s talk about adjustments and features. Like most chairs, you can adjust the height, angle of the seat and tile the backrest. But this Champion series adds even more features.

4-way lumbar support system, allowing you to adjust the height and depth to achieve the ideal fit for your back.
Magnetic memory foam head pillow and magnetic armrests that provide excellent support, allowing you to sit in any position comfortably.
Durable carbon steel frame
Temperature and pressure sensitive cold-cure foam core
Four direction arm support adjustments (height, swivel, width, forward/backward adjustment)

Of all those features the lumbar support is my favorite. My lower back can get sore sitting in a chair all day. This chair not only allows to adjust the amount it gives to my lower back, but also the height of that support. That means regardless of your size, you can adjust the lumbar support to your needs.

It seems every time I try out E-WIN Racing chair, there is some new feature or design and this is no different. The new lumbar support system and magnetic head rest add a whole new level of comfort. And if I’m going to sit for hours at a time, it’s good to know I have a chair that will reduce stress and fatigue.

If you’re interested in this chair or any other from E-WIN Racing, head over to their site and check out all their products including chairs, desks and more. And you can get 30% off your order using code RDTN at check out!

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admin 00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Marty’s Move
00:13:15 Easter Egg in Ep 322
00:14:16 Cheerwine Festival
00:17:00 Strike Tournament Info
00:24:40 My City Roll & Draw
00:27:30 Episode Title Stats
00:32:10 Portal Games
00:33:55 Sunrise Lane
00:40:50 Path of Civilization
01:02:20 Compile
01:07:45 Gametoppers
01:10:25 Mind Map
01:18:05 Miniature Market
01:20:02 Outro (Baseball & SWU)

It’s time for the big Gen Con Strike Tournament ticket sale! You can hear all the details in the episode.

Marty struggles to get through the episode as he tries to recovery from helping his son move. But he manages to find the energy to get through reviews of four games including one of our favorite style of games, a civ style game.

If you haven’t joined yet, we’d love to have you on our Discord Server. Very laid back, lots of fun and no drama!

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Tony McRee 00:00:31 Intro
00:03:00 Tangram City
00:10:51 Lunar Rush
00:23:32 Game Toppers LLC
00:26:00 Unmatched: Slings & Arrows
00:34:30 Vampire Village
00:46:16 Pass Pass
00:51:44 Miniature Market
00:52:57 Vijayanagara
01:05:27 Tetrarchia
01:11:36 Portal
01:12:39 Star Wars Unlimited Update

If spatial relations are not your thing, you’re not alone. I have always had trouble seeing what shape an unfolded piece of paper would make. But I also know that I can pack a car with luggage or don’t have navigational challenges. So, games like Tangram City are good ways for me to practice the challenges that I have with spatial relations.

We also played several games that were quick hitters and enjoyable. Vampire Village has the elements in a game that we like with card passing and then card assignment. Having Unmatched bring in some classic literature was fun and makes us reflect to our high school days as we reminder Shakespeare or what little remember from the plays.

Then the new GMT title Vijayanagar was so nice. In my opinion, a COIN style game that seemed to move at a great pace and still kept the elements that make COIN so popular.

Thanks for listening and appreciate all the support.

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Tony McRee00:00:34 Intro
00:06:35 Stress Test
00:08:55 College Exams
00:14:05 Pick a Pen: Gardens
00:21:51 Espana 1936
00:29:47 BGG Ratings
00:33:00 Taste Buds
00:36:30 Miniature Market
00:37:56 Sand
00:50:10 Finding Atlantis
00:56:00 Portal Games
00:57:01 Dabba Walla
01:08:55 Gametoppers LLC
01:09:43 Outro

Welcome back from our captivating interlude, “Screening, Streaming, and Steaming”! Now, let’s dive into our regular musings on the freshest board games. Brace yourselves as we explore two intriguing Devir titles—because, let’s face it, Devir rarely disappoints. But hold your dice! We’ll dissect not just the production quality but also the heart of gameplay.

And then there’s Queen Games, marching in with a new lineup tailored for family play. Picture lighter fare, like a sun-kissed afternoon picnic. But here’s my confession: Spatial relations? Not exactly my forte. So, fellow gamers, bear with us as we navigate these games together!

Thanks for listening and supporting the show

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adminOne of our guilty pleasures is doing an upcoming movie review with our good buddies Dan and Chris. But let’s be truthful, Marty needs others on the show that can be insightful on movies because without them, it would just be me listening to him talk about movies. While it seems that the studios are getting back in the swing of things with plenty of releases this year, we narrowed down our selection to the following:

| MAY 3 | The Fall Guy | | MAY 17 | IF | | MAY 24 | Furiosa | | Garfield | | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | | JUNE 7 | Bad Boys: Ride or Die | | JUNE 14 | Inside Out 2 | | JUNE 28 | A Quiet Place: Day One | | JULY 3 | Despicable Me 4 | | JULY 19 | Twisters | | JULY 26 | Deadpool 3 | | AUG. 2 | Harald and the Purple Crayon | | AUG. 9 | Borderlands | | Trap | | AUG. 16 | Alien: Romulus | | AUG. 23 | The Crow | | AUG. 30 | Kraven the Hunter |

And when all the banter is done, we then do the draft of which ones we think will make the most at the box office. I you have the time, we would love to hear your thoughts over on the Discord channel.

Thanks for listening and back to games in the next episode.

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admin 00:00:00 Intro
00:01:50 Tony’s Trip to Spain
00:15:45 Quoridor Pac-Man
00:21:00 Ancient Knowledge
00:27:10 Back to Spain
00:32:35 Game Toppers LLC
00:34:35 Draftosaurus
00:39:35 Iron, Blood, Snow & Mud
00:56:45 Portal Games
00:58:35 Look at the Stars
01:03:35 Miniature Market
01:05:15 Time Division
01:11:10 Outro
01:13:35 Unicorn Overlord Teaser

Marty’s dad is back to talk about another WWII themed game. Plus Tony talks about his adventures in Spain. Plus three 5 Minute Initiatives from some good filler games.

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admin 00:00:00 Intro
00:05:00 Song Saga
00:15:45 Strike Tournament Update
00:20:25 Cruise for Tony to Avoid
00:23:45 Star Wars Unlimited Update
00:28:50 Portal Games
00:30:55 Bacon
00:36:40 Barcelona
00:55:15 Miniature Market
00:57:40 Color Field
01:02:20 Courtisans
01:07:55 Game Toppers LLC
01:09:35 Balatro
01:15:50 Outro

You like short episodes? Good, then you’ll like Episode 318.
You like short blog posts? Good, then you’ll like this one.

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Tony McRee 00:00:00 Intro
00:01:02 Glory Days
00:08:12 Vacation Report
00:13:45 Star Wars Unlimited
00:19:30 Taste Buds
00:24:29 Miniature Market
00:26:40 Printing Press
00:33:40 2015 Game of the Year
00:43:09 Game Toppers LLC
00:45:18 Xylotar
00:52:18 Imperium Horizons
01:11:02 Portal Games
01:13:10 Alpujarras
01:19:00 Outro

Welcome back to the normal show. We hope you had a chance to listen to our favorites from 2023. When reviewing games or giving our opinion, we try and consider the game’s target audience and how well it achieves its goals, whether it’s strategy, family-friendliness, or replayability. Our perspective on the game’s complexity, duration, and enjoyment level hopefully provides insights for potential players. And by including comparisons to similar games can help readers gauge their interest based on previous experiences. If anything, we hope to help you make an informed decision about adding the game to your collection.

Thanks for listening and we are always happy to hear any feedback you have.

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Tony McRee

| Time | Presenter | Category | Nominees | | 00:05:06 | Our Family Plays Games | Best Family Game | Blob PartySplitoMy Shelfie | | 00:07:50 | Dan King | It’s in the Cards | Inside JobTrickdrawBuilders High | | 00:13:12 | Tantrum House | Best coop | Unmatched Tales to AmazeBanish The SnakesThe ART Project | | 00:16:47 | The Players Aid | Historical Game | Prime MInisterTwilight Struggle-Red SeaSaigon 75 | | 00:22:30 | Grant Lyon | “It’s Alive!” | Bruxelles 1893Keep’em Rolling: Race to the RhinePrinces of FlorenceThunder Road: VendettaRobo RallySanta’s Workshop | | 00:27:19 | Our Sponsors | Miniature MarketPortal GamesGametoppers | | 00:31:55 | Ambie & Crystal | This Game has Bling | The White CastleBambooHoplomachus – Victorum | | 00:37:42 | Stephen | The Ignacy Award | Imperial Miners | | 00:42:50 | Dan & Chris | Just the Two of Us | Sky TeamMatch of the CenturySail | | 00:48:48 | David Waybright | Pass the Advil | NucleumAge of InnovationEarth | | 00:55:01 | Ignacy | All Y’all Award | Last LightThunder Road: VendettaEarth | | 00:59:50 | Blue Peg Pink Peg | Game of the Year – Tony | Dawn of UlosEmpire’s EndMatch of the Century | | 01:04:35 | Paula Deming | Game of the Year – Marty | Dawn of UlosWhite CastlePrime Minister |

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the most anticipated event of the year, the Squirrelly Awards! Tonight, we gather to celebrate the very best in board games from 2023. This evening is all about recognizing the hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent of those who have made incredible contributions to our favorite hobby. The Squirrelly Awards have become a symbol of excellence and recognition for those who have raised the bar and set new standards in their respective areas of expertise. Or that is what we tell ourselves.

We are honored to have some of the most talented and influential figures in the industry joining us tonight to celebrate our 9th year of presenting the Squirrelly Awards. So, sit back, relax, and prepare to be amazed by some of the most unforgettable performances. We hope you enjoy the show!

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Tony McRee 00:00:00 Intro
00:06:35 El Grande Correction
00:08:41 I’m Not in Love is a Love Song
00:14:45 Rule Teach PSA
00:18:20 Altered TCG KS
00:24:22 Game Toppers
00:26:40 7 Wonders Architects Medals
00:31:41 Star Wars Unlimited Celebration Recap
00:48:54 Stonespine Architects
00:54:48 Portal Games
00:56:34 Total Domination
01:11:23 Tanuki
01:15:47 Miniature Market
01:16:32 Outro

Marty recently attended the Star Wars Unlimited event in Minnesota, and he graciously shared his experience with me and all you listeners. Over the years, we’ve delved into numerous Trading Card Games (TCGs), always hoping to find one that captures our excitement like Android Netrunner did. Remember, Netrunner was the TCG that kickstarted this show because we couldn’t contain our enthusiasm for its brilliance. Now, the question looms: Can Star Wars fill the void that Netrunner left behind? Will it rekindle our weekly lunchtime gaming sessions? One thing’s certain—you’ll be hearing plenty about it from us in the coming months, as our orders are already in.

And speaking of surprises, let me confess: Roll Player didn’t immediately grab me when I first played it years ago. But over time, it’s grown on me. My interest in Thunderworks Games led me to eagerly anticipate Stonespine Architects. Did it live up to expectations? You’ll have to listen to find out.

But wait, there’s more! Our unexpected delight came from Tanuki. It’s a classic case of “don’t judge a book by its cover.” This little gem might just become our go-to filler game for a while.

Lastly, Total Domination gets a turn on our gaming table. We’re eager to explore its depths, although we’ll also share any minor quibbles during our play discussion.

Thanks for listening, we really appreciate it.

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro
00:05:46 Tantrum Con
00:08:41 Cabanga
00:11:43 Skull King
00:14:04 Wine Cellar
00:18:56 Kutna Hora
00:23:15 Tantrum Con Wrap Up
00:25:47 King of Tokyo
00:27:47 Think Like a Shrink
00:32:33 Song Saga
00:40:11 The Floor
00:44:10 Portal Games
00:45:35 Aqua
00:50:47 El Grande
00:58:36 Unboxed
01:02:34 Miniature Market
01:03:45 Anunnaki
01:21:00 2GM Tactics
01:27:41 Game Toppers
01:29:27 Switch: Rising Lords
01:32:26 Outro

Lots of games to discuss, but what do you expect after another convention. Yes, we might be biased because it is in our backyard, but if you are looking for a convention to go to next year, consider Tantrum Con. It is incredibly well run by some of the nicest people you will ever meet. There was something always going on with plenty of space for open gaming.

The annual award show is just a month away, so be sure to get in your votes for the All Y’all Award. We will shut down the form on 2/17 so we have time to tabulate the votes and get the nominees over to the presenter. Thanks for taking the time to do it.

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro
00:03:22 Dice + Diversions
00:12:10 Miniature Market
00:14:10 Pyramidice
00:20:30 Plum Island Horror
00:41:43 Gametoppers LLC
00:44:12 Lunar
00:49:17 Apiary
01:01:41 Unmatched: Sun’s Origin
01:06:45 Portal Games
01:08:33 Forest Shuffle
01:13:27 Outro

If winter blues have you down this year, then go ahead and block your calendar for Dice & Diversions in Atlanta next year when the dates get announced. A new board game convention that is definitely something to consider. We had a fabulous time.

We got to play some of the hottest games out on the market: Plum Island Horror, Forest Shuffle, and Apiary. We are killing horrors, we are growing trees, and we are making our subjects explore and get resources. Respectively, we have a cooperative game, a set collection game, and a worker placement game. I can understand why these games are getting some attention because while all the core mechanics aren’t new, how they use them are.

I will say that in Apiary, you are not using the bee’s tongues to suck up the nectar and store it in a special stomach called the honey stomach. Nor are you having the nectar mixed with enzymes that break down the complex sugars into simpler ones. Nor are you having your bees regurgitate the nectar into honeycomb cells, where they fan it with their wings to evaporate the excess water. Instead, they are exploring planets, collecting resources and then exchanging them for honey. But wouldn’t it be cool to have them do the above!!

Lunar is a trick-taking game that will challenge your group of four. We do not recommend playing it with two even though it is possible. The next Unmatched has some really interesting characters, some that if you had sworn off of getting any more expansions, might want to take a look.

Finally, Pyramidice is a comfortable dice game that with the God cards makes it an interesting engine builder with a push your luck mechanic.

Thanks for listening and in the next show, we might get back to our silliness of long banter and short board game discussions.

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Tony McRee00:00:42 Intro
00:04:50 Hopes & Wishes
00:13:05 Discord Plug
00:16:10 More Prime Minister
00:22:42 First 18xx Game
00:29:15 Spray Can Insulation
00:31:00 Gametoppers LLC
00:31:55 Acquire
00:39:00 Coffee Rush
00:51:54 Sorcerer’s Arena
00:56:58 Portal Games
00:58:00 Warhammer: The Old World
01:38:11 Miniature Market
01:39:41 Movies of 2023
01:48:36 Sports Talk
01:51:47 Outro

Welcome to 2024 and the 12th year of RDTN. Thanks for the continued support. We do appreciate and hopefully we can still provide you relevant information and informative reviews. Or we can just by white noise in your life for an hour or two every other week.

Don’t be surprised by hearing from the Connell clan in this episode. Marty had a captured audience over the holidays, so it was a good chance for him to get in some plays in with the family and hear their thoughts. And to be honest, when it comes to the miniature games, the Connell boys know their stuff.

The United Kingdom has had 53 Prime Ministers so far. The first Prime Minister of Great Britain was Robert Walpole, who led the government for over 20 years from 1721. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister during World War II. Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Rishi Sunak is the current Prime Minister and the first non-white Prime Minister

It’s fascinating to see how the role of Prime Minister has evolved over time and how each Prime Minister has left their mark on the country. But none can compare to our reigns, if given the chance, as we once again talk about our play of the game. We are only beginning to get into the strategy. In 2024, I hope we continue to bring more on that game like we did Netrunner when the podcast first started out in 2012.

Thanks for coming back and listening to us once again.

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro
00:03:25 Charioteer
00:05:15 Ensemble
00:06:45 Santa’s Workshop
00:08:47 Thanks to our Listeners
00:12:05 January Conventions
00:17:41 Codenames Live
00:20:05 Portal Games
00:21:47 Prime Minister
00:55:09 Prime Minister Revisit
00:57:08 Gametoppers LLC
00:58:14 Ghosts of Christmas
01:07:29 Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
01:36:39 Miniature Market
01:38:10 Video Game Talk
01:41:34 Ewin Chair Shout Out (RDTN – 30% off order)

We have a new year ahead of us and we are looking forward to what is to come in Season 12 of RDTN. Thanks to all that have been with us over the years. But before we got out of 2023, we played some amazing games and one, Prime Minister from GMT, has us talking about it whenever we are together.

Got a gem to the table in a small card game that came out in 2019 and that is Ghosts of Christmas. Enjoyed the twist on how the high card below trump can change as the hand is played out. And any card game with you must make your bid is always one that I can appreciate.

Sankore from Osprey games was another big game that we got on the table. Now the biggest drawback for us was setup, but the game was probably one of those that needs many, many plays to appreciate the complexity of how to get the best score. The mechanics are straight forward, so the teach wasn’t’ bad, but how to score at the end caught us off guard. Looking forward to getting it to the table again.

Happy New Year and thanks for coming back.

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro – 11 Year Anniversary
00:05:51 Free League Publishing
00:08:00 Aconyte Books
00:12:55 In other News
00:14:50 Ticket To Ride – Crushed
00:17:50 Card Scene
00:24:40 Sports Ball Talk
00:28:36 Sagrada Artisans
00:31:12 Anniversary Contest
00:35:38 Portal Games
00:37:40 Nucleum
00:59:51 Tokaido Duo
01:05:22 Gametoppers LLC
01:08:19 Santa’s Workshop
01:18:27 Builder’s High
01:24:34 Miniature Market
01:26:17 Unmatched: Tales to Amaze
01:38:45 Astlibra Revision
01:45:06 Outro

Marty and I both worked in a nuclear power plant when we got out of college. Might explain a few other things, but that is why we were looking forward to Board and Dice’s new game Nucleum. I enjoyed the game and the simplicity of the actions you take. But the requirement of thinking out your next three, four, ten steps is so important in this game. It also brings with it enough interaction to create some tension between players, but nothing that can completely ruin a game for someone. It is a long (2+hrs), thinky game and if you enjoy those types, then give it a try.

But on the completely opposite spectrum is Santa’s Workshop. This is a straight up worker placement that harkens back to the times of basic place/convert resources/get victory points in worker placement games. But there is an interesting choice where you may not want to be first in certain areas because you need more material, but you give those before you victory points when you do. Two methods of play that are different enough that one method may not win out over the other.

Unmatched: Tales to Amaze is the coop version of the game if your group is not a fan of playing against one another. I enjoy coop games that ramp up quickly and this one does. Also, you can mix and match previous characters to play this game, so if you want to see Bruce Lee against aliens, bring it. Like when you can bring in early stuff to a board game.

Don’t forget to head over to our Discord channel for the contest and thanks for supporting us for over 11 years!

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro – Take Two
00:02:34 Christmas Tree Count
00:05:00 Lawn Care Tips
00:07:47 How To Play Videos
00:09:34 Glass Sculpture
00:12:43 TV Updates
00:15:20 Episode 309a
00:16:28 Similo
00:21:50 Big Bomb Drop
00:26:48 Portal Games
00:28:40 Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe
00:35:00 Plantagenet
00:46:55 Tipperary
00:51:50 Miniature Market
00:54:11 The A.R.T. Project
01:04:41 Tesseract
01:09:45 Gametoppers LLC
01:12:58 Super Mario RPG
01:16:21 Outro

As with all things, the more you practice, the better you get. Or that is what we are told. You will find out if that is true or not in this episode as we unfortunately had a dry run and had to re-record this episode. But don’t worry, we were able to capture all the goodness the second go around.

We spent one Saturday doing some heavy GMT games and we give you our initial thoughts on these and if they might hit the table again. One is from 2018 and then one is from 2023. We played three cooperative games during our local game night and maybe you might consider adding them to your collection especially if you don’t have those hard-core gamers coming over for the holidays.

Thanks for listening and our big year end show is just around the corner.

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Game Toppers KS 4.0
00:01:46 Intro
00:11:51Miniature Market (Rolling10 – $10 off $75 order)
00:13:24 Ewin Racing Chairs (RDTN – 30% off order)
00:14:56 Scram!
00:18:03 Sail
00:23:30 Faeries & Magical Creatures
00:27:51 Gamegenic
00:30:55 Etiquette
00:33:29 Taste Buds
00:39:55 Portal Games
00:42:15 Jokkmokk
00:47:10 Borderlands: Mister Torgue’s Arena of Badassery
00:55:15 Empire’s End
01:02:26 The Hunt
01:11:04 Sea Salt & Paper
01:16:17 Keep’em Rolling! Race to the Rhine
01:24:57 Vampire Survivors
01:30:42 Air Twister
01:32:48 Outro
Well, Tony has returned after Vanessa did an amazing job filling in. We are currently working on convincing her to be a regular and she responds appropriately to that request. But another bunch of games to discuss with the awaited game Empire’s End. This is one that caught Marty’s eye at Origins last year and he enjoyed it then. Does it still have his interest, find out.

Borderlands was a game we saw at Gen Con and love the video game. But now we have a dungeon crawl game in that universe. Does it bring the loot? Does it bring the challenges and how does it compare to our found memories of the video game?

Tons of games again, so dive into the episode and enjoy. Don’t forget about the Rolling10 code to use at Miniature Market, time is running out.

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admin00:00:00 Game Toppers KS 4.0
00:01:50 Intro
00:03:15 BooBQ
00:07:55 Bruxelles 1893
00:11:51 Vanessa revisits Azul
00:12:17 Vanessa tries Tiger & Dragon
00:13:40 Ready Set Bet
00:16:27 Ensemble
00:21:57 Dubious
00:28:24 Coffee Chat
00:29:53 Food at BooBQ
00:31:35 Ghost Love Candy Too
00:36:13 Halloween candy from our youth
00:37:36 Tricks & Treats
00:40:50 Halloween Game
00:48:32 Taste Buds
00:51:03 Miniature Market “Rolling10”
00:52:39 Bark Avenue
00:57:14 Portal Games
00:58:12 Arkham Horror Book Reviews
01:13:49 Decorum App
01:16:05 Our TV/movie viewing
01:28:47 Outro

In this special Halloween episode, Vanessa joins Marty to discuss the big annual BooBQ event (Tony was unable to attend due to a family event). They discuss all the new and old games they played, the food they ate and the fellowship they enjoyed.

Marty and Tony review Bark Avenue, a pick up and delivery style game with a great theme.

Vanessa and Marty review a couple Arkham Horror themed books from Aconyte Books.

Finally, Vanessa and Marty discuss some TV/Movies they enjoyed plus movies they are looking forward to.

Don’t forget, code Rolling10 gets your $10 all your +$75 purchase over at Miniature Market.

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adminhttps://youtu.be/UOXV83zrjwgPopular themes seem to cycles in and out of board games every few years. Right now, nature themed board games seem to be all the rage. We are getting tired of and explain why. Plus we talk about themes that are interesting to us

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro
00:02:45 MegaMoose Con Reflection
00:06:59 Coolstuff Inc News
00:09:15 Miniature Market Info
00:11:38 Evil Genius vs Netflix
00:15:30 Mt Dew Voodoo Flavor
00:17:05 Lawn Maintenance
00:17:51 Undaunted 2200: Callisto
00:20:03 Azul Mini
00:23:40 Gamegenic New Products
00:30:00 GWT: New Zealand Thoughts
00:35:20 Discord Channel
00:36:30 Game Toppers LLC
00:39:30 Age of Innovation
01:01:16 Portal Games
01:12:18 Timeline Twist
01:06:43 Inheritors
01:12:21 Pyramido
01:17:04 Spellbook
01:24:31 Powerline
01:30:26Senjutsu
01:38:05 Miniature Market
01:40:21 Outro

We got another big block of games coming your way in this episode. But before we jump in, big thanks to Mark Kale and his successful MegaMoose Con this past month. If you are in the Charlotte, NC or Columbia, SC area, check it out.

Age of Innovation is the next installment of the Terra Mystica franchise and if you haven’t picked up any of the previous games and have always wanted to, then this might be the one to go for. Like a good Brandy, it has aged well and the challenges in previous versions have been addressed, in my opinion. It is not for those looking for a quick play or an easy play, this game has got strategy out the butt.

We are also doing our shotgun approach with six, five minute reviews, give or take a few seconds. I know he said seven, but counting can be a challenge for us at times. You should see us advance a scoring token on the victory point track sometimes.

Thanks for listening and be sure to join the Discord Channel.

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admin00:00:00 Intro
00:03:32 Repeat Corner
00:08:58 Sky Team with a Pilot
00:11:30 Order of Invention
00:15:30 One Piece Card Game
00:19:26 Bad Things Happen
00:22:09 3 Ring Circus
00:26:12 Sagrada Artisians
00:28:44 Overboss Duel
00:32:49 Battle Card
00:35:33 Meeple Coffee
00:38:00 Lorcana Discussion
00:42:35 This Just In – Mr. B Games
00:45:00 RDTN Experiment
00:46:09 Taste Buds
00:50:16 Sky Rockets – Floodgate
00:51:32 The White Castle
01:12:39 Portal Games
01:13:55 Trickdraw
01:18:32 Match of the Century
01:31:05 Miniature Market
01:32:30 Inside Job
01:32:32 Game Toppers LLC
01:42:15 Outro

We have a very long show, but that is what happens when you go away on vacation and you spend show time catching up on what has been happening during board game night.

Match of the Century from Capstone…solid. If you would like a new two-player game and Watergate was one that you enjoyed, then this needs a look. Hard decisions but fast game play, two things I really enjoy in a two-player game.

If you enjoy pulling of combos while playing a game and it gives you that feeling of being clever, the The White Castle from Devir might be one to add to the collection. Also, Devir production is just amazing, so solid game and top-notch production make it a no brainer for some.

And the impossible happened, I got to play a Social Deduction game that I didn’t immediately poo-poo on. Check out what we have to say about Inside Job to get the full details.

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adminWe are excited to have Dan Patriss and Chris Kirkman back on to recap the summer movies and give the results of our movie draft from the Screening, Streaming or Steaming episode.

What was your favorite movies of the summer? Let us know in our Discord server!

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Tony McReeIntro All Blown Up Sir E-Win Game Chair Repeat Corner Portal Games General Orders Miniature Market Five Minute Begins Now Robo Rally (5MI) Dogfight (5MI) Rome in a Day (5MI) […]

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adminGen Con Recap Glitch Gear T-Shirts Pirate Tails & Kiss the Goblin Ad Sky Team Imperial Miners Miniature Market CDSK Top 3 Deck Building Games GameToppers Ad Disney Lorcana Portal […]

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Tony McReeIntro Day 1 at Gen Con 2023 Good Games Publishing Asmodee Event Lucky Duck Get Together Wiz Kids Booth More Asmodee This didn’t happen Hatchette Event Day 1 Done Miniature […]

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Tony McReeIntro Talk about Clover Games Workshop Easy Button MM Affiliate Link – Thank You Ready for Gen Con Box Office Surprises Flying Sucks Taste Buds Portal Games Stranger Things: Upside […]

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Tony McReeIntro CEO Gaming Event Pocket Paragons Thunder Road: Vendetta Lawn Care Sucks Sometime The Princes of Florence Oh My Brain & Scout Miniature Market Taste Buds Gametoppers LLC Dawn of […]

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adminChess is the same thing over and over again. There are no expansions or variable setup. So it must not be very replayable. Au contraire! We look at the reasons […]

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Tony McReeIntro Various Cons Clash of Cultures – Again Carson City Movie Update and Special News Miniature Market SiliconVania Wandering Towers Portal Games Top Worker Placement Games MTG: LOTR Commander Deck […]

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Tony McReeIntro More Strike Tickets Traveling is Hard Going to the Mall Movies and Taste of Charlotte Vietnam Vet Visit Portal Games Saigon 75 Vaalbara Miniature Market Twilight Struggle: Red Sea […]

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adminThe COIN series of games from GMT Games is very popular series of games. However, the look and rules may be intimidating to gamers. I teach 3 players Cuba Libre […]

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adminIntro The Wedding Strike Tournament Update New Contest for Tickets to Strike Drive is Full Correction Time Warhammer 40k – Big Updates Thunder Road Vendetta Gametoppers LLC Undaunted Stalingrad Motor […]

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adminWith the upcoming release of Disney Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited, the discussion of CCGs vs LCGS has popped up again. We have many years experience in both so we give you our pros and cons of each format

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro
00:03:42 Capstone Phantom Sleeves
00:08:44 Contest for Watergate
00:11:38 The Dogs
00:14:27 Strike Tournament
00:19:46 Blob Party
00:25:36 Miniature Market
00:28:00 Oros
00:47:47 Kamigami Battles: Rise of the Old Ones
00:56:07 Gametoppers LLC
00:57:45 Maria
01:18:20 Portal Games
01:20:05 The New Zelda
01:21:40 Outro
01:26:50 Folded Space Inserts
01:28:57 Outro Again

Volcanoes on islands are quite common and can be found in various parts of the world. Islands are often formed by volcanic activity, either as a result of tectonic plate movements or hotspots in the Earth’s mantle. But in the game Oros, you are the creator of volcanoes and land coming together. You are doing all this so your demi-god is praised and you are the extreme knowledgeable one. This game from Lucky Duck is one that will challenge you and your pals because it is deceptive in strategy, cooperation and even some take that as you battle for limited opportunity to gain the end goal of being the most knowledgeable.

We also continue our adventure into the war games with a classic, Maria. Based on recommendation by some very influential people, Marty picked up a copy off of Ebay. At first, was a bit concerned due to the length of the game, but the play was smooth and the rules easy to follow. If you are into these war style of games, you have gotten to play it well before us. If you haven’t, then you might want to seek it out.

A deck builder that requires you to actually pay attention to the cards you are getting from the market. That is what Kamigami requires due to the chaining of cards. This was refreshing to deal with and if you need another deck builder in your life, give it a test run. We did struggle at the end to get to the final end game, but that just might be due to our lack of familiarity with the card combos which you need to understand in these games.

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Tony McRee00:00:32 Intro
00:03:38 Ezra and Nehemiah
00:06:25 We need Prevagen
00:10:18 Thank You for the Votes
00:11:35 Gamegenic: Dice & Life Counters
00:14:00 Free League Publishing – Lord of the Ring 5e
00:18:18 Back to Gamegenic
00:21:17 Taste Buds
00:27:40 Gametoppers LLC (Code: RDTN15)
00:29:00 Earth
00:42:50 Wingspan: Asia
00:50:50 Miniature Market
00:52:33 Votes for Women
01:16:03 In the Footsteps of Darwin
01:22:00 Portal Games
01:24:13 Outro

Thanks to everyone who voted for us for Best Podcast over at BGG. We really appreciate the nomination but unfortunately, we didn’t win. But that is okay. A big congrats to This Game is Broken for winning this year.

Earth from Inside Up found its way to the table and understand why people are talking about it. We love our engine builder games and this didn’t disappoint. Wingspan is a favorite of mine and Donna’s, so when I purchased up Asia, was hoping that the Duet mode would help us get it to the table more often. Why? Because, already said love the engine builders.

If there is a chance for you to get a play of In the Footsteps of Darwin, do it because you might be pleasantly surprised. This is one of those games that will fly under the radar and as a filler, it doesn’t disappoint.

Finally, Votes for Women will not only educate those that play it but might even help get people to try these types of card driven map games. It is fair to assume that these games look complicated, but this is a very solid introduction to that style. Who knows, after a few plays of this game, you might convince someone to give Twilight Struggle a chance.

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admin00:00:00 Intro
00:09:25 Guardians of the Galaxy 3
00:13:30 Fast X
00:17:03 The Little Mermaid
00:19:35 The Machine
00:24:00 Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse
00:28:15 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
00:33:10 The Flash
00:39:00 Elemental
00:42:30 Indiana Jones and Dial of Destiny
00:47:00 Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (Part 1)
00:50:40 Barbie
00:54:15 Oppenheimer
00:57:55 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
01:02:00 Blue Beetle
01:06:55 Movie Draft

After a 4 year hiatus, we are excited to bring back our Summer Movie preview show! Chris Kirkman and Dan Patriss join us as we looking at the biggest movies of the summer. And then draft which movies we think will bring in the most money!

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Klaus Teuber
00:03:40 Intro
00:08:44 Apology Needed
00:10:00 Gen Con Strike Event
00:13:05 RRR Movie
00:21:11 Flesh & Blood
00:24:55 Disney Lorecana
00:29:08 Fanroll (Code: RDTN10)
00:32:12 Gametoppers LLC (Code: RDTN15)
00:34:22 Banish the Snakes
01:06:18 My Shelfie
01:11:47 Portal Games
01:13:22 Ierusalem: Anno Domini
01:34:13 Worldbreaker: Advent of the Khanate
01:42:42 Miniature Market
01:45:44 Video Games

Legend has it that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland, but this is actually a myth. There is no evidence that snakes ever existed in Ireland, as the country has been separated from the European mainland for thousands of years. Therefore, it is more likely that the legend of Saint Patrick and the snakes is a metaphorical tale that refers to the saint’s efforts to convert the Irish people from their pagan beliefs to Christianity. And that is what you and your fellow Saints are attempting in this new GMT cooperative game. It is a toughie, liking playing with six pandemic cards.

Today, the site of the Last Supper is believed to be the Cenacle, a room located on the upper floor of a building in Jerusalem’s Old City. The building is now a holy site for both Christians and Jews, and it is visited by thousands of pilgrims each year. But you can stay at home and visit the site in the new game from Devir called Ierusalem. Yes, it is with an I.

Arranging a bookshelf is a personal preference, and in My Shelfie, it is all that matters. That and meeting specific goals. In real life, a bookshelf arrangement can depend on many factors, such as the size of the bookshelf, the number of books you have, and the type of books you have. Which is kind of what is needed in this game as well. Imagine that.

If you’re looking for a new collectible card game (CCG) to try, there are several options available on the market but sometimes there are ones that will fly under the radar. Worldbreakers might be one of them. Quick to play, ability to customize decks, and very straightforward in actions you perform. There is the battling against one another, but it isn’t like you are trying to defeat the other player’s hero.

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adminIn this special episode, Vanessa joins Marty to talk about their trip to the Gamer’s Ranch in Missouri. They spent the weekend with a whole group of content creators including Our Family Plays Games, Man Vs Meeple, Grant Lyon, Tantrum House, Board Game Coffee, Blue Peg Pink Peg, Little Meeples, All the Meeples of the Rainbow and Danielle Standring. The event was put together by Inside Up Games, Eagle-Gryphon Games and Queen Games.

Over the weekend we got to play lots of games, participate in group activities and make some content together. One of our highlights was a special Taste Buds where we introduced our international friends to grits. And we have a Carolina Reaper chocolate bar for people to try.

We hope you enjoy our overall and make sure to check out all the great content from the other outlets!

00:00:00Gamers Ranch
00:06:15 Games and Activities
00:20:55 Taste Buds: Grits
00:39:57 Taste Buds: Carolina Reaper Chocolate Bar
00:50:26 Wrap up

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Tony McRee00:00:00 Intro
00:05:43 It’s in the Cards
00:09:00 No Grout Required
00:11:40 Gimme More!
00:17:45 If I can’t play Strike
00:23:40 Historical Game
00:28:22 “It’s Alive!”
00:33:37 Game Toppers LLC (Code:RDTN)
00:36:41 Miniature Market
00:38:25 Portal Games
00:40:17 This Game has Bling
00:43:29 Best 2022 Portal Game We Played
00:48:10 Just the Two of Us
00:52:48 Pass the Advil
00:59:00 All Y’all Award
01:02:45 Game of the Year – Tony
01:07:28 Game of the Year – Marty
01:10:30 Outro

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the most anticipated event of the year, the Squirelly Awards! Tonight, we gather to celebrate the very best in board games from 2022. This evening is all about recognizing the hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent of those who have made incredible contributions to our favorite hobby.

From the most outstanding designs to the most remarkable advancements in theme, components, and mechanics, we are here to honor the outstanding contributions of these individuals and teams. The Squirrelly Awards have become a symbol of excellence and recognition for those who have raised the bar and set new standards in their respective areas of expertise. Or that is what we tell ourselves.

We are honored to have some of the most talented, inspiring, and influential figures in the industry joining us tonight to celebrate these extraordinary accomplishments. So, let’s sit back, relax, and prepare to be dazzled by some of the most unforgettable performances and inspiring speeches of the year. Tonight, we come together to celebrate greatness, and we hope you enjoy the show!

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adminSince we started heavily playing hobby games over 20 years ago, we see our tastes have drastically changed. We discuss how our preferences in games have changed over the years and why.

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Tony McRee00:00:33 Intro
00:04:10 Arcane Comforts
00:07:00 Meeple Design
00:08:40 Meeple Design Affiliate Code “RDTN10%”
00:09:19 Adulting
00:13:23 Discord 500 Members
00:15:00 Postal Fun
00:18:12 7 Wonders Edifice
00:25:34 Oreo Diet
00:27:58 Taste Buds
00:33:15 Portal Games
00:35:12 Joan of Arc – Draw and Write
00:44:40 Hoplomachus: Victorum
01:09:56 Game Toppers LLC
01:11:06 Gosu X
01:21:35 Ahoy
01:35:31 Miniature Market
01:37:35 Outro

Lots of great games here and another long review but Hoplomachus: Victorum needed the discussion. When you deal with a Chip Theory Game, it is like an onion. There are so many layers and as you talk about it, you cannot help but pull them away one by one. But two things to mention in the blog, it is a solo only game and it is like all of their games, a bit pricey. But you get a lot of game and top notch quality with this. If you do solo game, then you need to see if you can get a test drive of this one.

If you are a fan of Root, then be sure to check out Ahoy. You might hear that it is a streamline version of Root, but that isn’t fair. The game has asymmetric powers like Root and different win conditions like Root, but that to me is where the similarities end. To be honest, it is simpler to play and that is the strength in my opinion.

If you get the chance to play 2 player card games like Ascension or the other 1000+ games similar to it, okay maybe not that many, look into Gosu X. The style of the game was very captivating to me and one I want to keep exploring with the different decks in the box.

Joan of Arc, a different draw and write for sure and maybe if you haven’t played one of these games in awhile because they were all the same, give this one a read and see if it can find a place on your shelf. It has similar mechanics, but the score sheet might be different enough to catch your attention.

Thanks for listening

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Tony McRee00:00:33 Intro
00:04:42 News about Sponsors
00:06:15 RDTN Game Contest – Discord
00:11:45 Podcast Truth
00:13:37 Blank Slate
00:16:40 Dice Manor
00:21:48 Tantrum Con Reflections
00:25:48 Velonimo
00:32:15 Taste Buds – Special Edition
00:54:27 Happening at Restoration Games
01:04:12 Portal Games
01:06:49 Star Wars Deck Building Game
01:13:27 Starship Captains
01:30:05 Miniature Market
01:31:47 Blazon
01:37:55 Game Toppers LLC
01:39:18 Outro

There is a very special Taste Buds in today’s show and we hope you enjoy it. We are visited by the team from Restoration Games and believe it or not, they wanted to do this. So we were very happy to oblige them. And even after all of that, they still were willing to talk to us about the happenings in their studio.

We reflect on Tantrum Con and the games we got to play while at the show. What a great Con and not saying it because it is local, but because they do an amazing job putting this Con on.

Thanks for listening and all the support.

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Tony McRee00:01:25 Intro
00:04:15 Portal Con
00:07:11 DVRs exist
00:09:40 Dealing with Inserts
00:17:39 Retrograde
00:23:47 Tantrum Con
00:26:25 Taste Buds
00:32:25 Game Toppers LLC
00:34:00 Atiwa
00:46:10 Portal Games
00:47:10 Lofoten
00:54:15 Bamboo
01:07:00 Miniature Market
01:08:01 Beer & Bread
01:14:12 1815: Scum of the Earth
01:24:56 Video Games
01:34:45 Outro

Keeping with the theme of the show, this blog was generated with ChatGPT:

As an AI language model, I don’t have the ability to taste drinks, but I can provide a review of the board games mentioned based on their gameplay and mechanics. (You have no idea what you are missing)

Atiwa: Unfortunately, as of my knowledge cutoff of 2021, I couldn’t find any board game with this name. It’s possible that Atiwa is a newly released game or a lesser-known game that I’m not aware of.

Lofoten: Lofoten is a strategy board game that revolves around fishing in the Lofoten Islands in Norway. Players compete to catch different types of fish and earn points. The game has beautiful artwork and the gameplay is engaging, with players having to plan their moves and make strategic decisions. However, the game can be quite long and complex, which may not be suitable for casual players. (It kind of missed the mark here)

Bamboo: Bamboo is a fun and lighthearted board game that involves growing bamboo and feeding a hungry panda (nope). Players take turns growing bamboo and completing objectives to earn points. The game has simple mechanics and is easy to learn, making it suitable for families and casual players. However, the gameplay can become repetitive after a few rounds. (Pretty good with this one)

Beer and Bread: Unfortunately, as of my knowledge cutoff of 2021, I couldn’t find any board game with this name. It’s possible that Beer and Bread is a newly released game or a lesser-known game that I’m not aware of. (But you should get to know it, solid game)

Overall, while I couldn’t find information on Atiwa and Beer and Bread, Lofoten and Bamboo seem to be enjoyable board games with unique gameplay mechanics. However, like any board game, their enjoyment may vary depending on personal preferences and playing styles. (Even a computer can be P.C. – and yes that was bad what I just typed)

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adminRecently, we have been getting into playing historical games. We both love history and being able to play some very fun games while be able to learn something has been a treat. However, there are a lot of very complex and lengthy games out there that can intimidate new players from trying out this genre.In this episode, we list some games that are good entry points into historical games. The goal was to suggest games that are easy to learn and under one hour.

So if you are interested in these style of games, check out our list and please suggest some that we missed!

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Tony McRee00:00:37 Intro
00:06:35 Goblin Vaults
00:13:15 Mahjong
00:17:28 Galileo Project
00:26:25 Motor City
00:30:50 Fun K-town
00:33:36 Bacon Hotdogs
00:35:03 Taste Buds
00:40:21 Portal Games
00:41:10 Robotech: Reconstruction
01:02:31 Game Toppers LLC
01:03:45 Marvel: Age of Heroes
01:24:46 Miniature Market
01:25:45 Chained Echos
01:30:49 Video Game Discussion
01:34:45 Outro

Welcome back to another interesting discussion on board games, video games, and whatever else we can think of. This episode backs down the length, you are welcome. But we still do not shy away from our recent games and hope we can intrigue you in possibly playing them.

Not gonna sum them up like I normally due in the post, you need to listen. That is right, got to put a little skin in the game to find out if they were games that we enjoyed.

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Tony McRee00:00:35 Intro
00:06:21 The Break Up
00:07:29 The Adult Channel
00:08:36 Pets
00:12:50 Health Care
00:16:55 Taste Buds
00:26:42 Portal Games
00:26:25 Nidavellir: Idavoll
00:32:28 Game Toppers
00:33:23 John Company
01:20:50 Miniature Market
01:22:52 The Great Split
01:29:47 D&D Onslaught with Nick Yu
01:59:03 Hickory Dickory
02:06:12 Video Game Discussion
02:13:23 We are done

We are back for another year or that is the plan at this time. And to get things going, we are going to give you one of the longest discussions of a board game on RDTN. A little story about this, we had no intention of doing that. We thought and it was an incorrect thought that we could knock it out in ten to fifteen minutes. We had no plans to go into the details of the rules. But when we started talking, the thoughts and opinions just keep coming. And for that, you get are longest review on the game John Company. It will not happen again.

Hate I missed the Hickory Dickory game night, stupid work. Hope Marty is able to get that to the table because I really do want to see this game in action. One thing he says in his discussion is that people would stop by the table and ask about the game. In all fairness, that happens more often than not, but they don’t call out the game, just simply ask what we are doing or playing. They don’t point out specific parts to what is on the table.

Nick Yu, co-designer of D&D Onslaught, then joins Marty for a discussion of his game. Stupid work again causes me to miss a game. Okay, 2023 is not starting off great for getting games in. So another game I hope to see in the future weeks. Love a good dungeon crawler and looking at my game shelves, it is obvious. Be interesting to see how it compares to the ones I already have.

The Great Split, if you enjoy I split/you choose games, get a play in of this. If you will be at TantrumCon at the end of February, maybe we can get a game in. Fun game and always good when a game gives you opportunities to try out different strategies and still be competitive.

Be sure to check your emails to see if you were a winner in our 10th Anniversary Contest. We are missing about 10 responses from some winners. Thanks to all that entered and congrats to those selected.

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adminProduction issues, transportation problems, inflation, and the pandemic have all have a dramatic impact on the business of tabletop gaming. Will it get any better in 2023? Watch/Listen for our thoughts.

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Tony McRee 00:00:00 Intro
00:04:00 Looking back
00:37:00 CONTEST
00:42:40 Tony’s Sauna Story
00:50:30 Portal Games
00:52:05 Mille Fiori
01:06:55 Our top games from 2012-2021
01:23:40 Miniature Market
01:24:50 Rage (Tony & Donna)
01:32:50 Game Toppers
01:35:00 Wayfarers of the South Tigris
01:50:05 Dungeon & Dragons Trivial Pursuit (Marty & Vanessa)
01:58:00 Holly Jolly (Marty & Vanessa)
02:04:50 Quarto (Marty & Vanessa)
02:12:22 Ultra Pro
02:14:10 Namiji
02:17:00 Guild Wars 2
02:19:00 E-Win Racing (Code: RDTN gets 30% off)
02:26:00 Outro

First, thanks to all that have made this show last for 10 years, those that listen to us. We would not be here without your feedback, appreciation, and encouragement over these years. Hard to believe that we would have thought this would have continued as long as it has, but it has, and we will continue to do this as long as people listen. Thank you.

Due to vacation and sickness, Marty and I didn’t get to play games together, but I get to be on the other end of our show as a listener and I get to grill him in real-time on his review. Maybe we should do that more often so that we stay on track and get to the meat of the review. Something to consider in 2023.

Be sure to enter the giveaway because it is only open for two weeks beginning 12/27. Thanks to all the publishers that provided prizes and a huge thanks to Miniature Market and Portal Games for their support.

Hope everyone had some time to relax and play a few games over the holidays and looking forward to another incredible gaming year in 2023.

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adminOh boy, it’s another Tony generated clickbait title. In this episode we look back at changes we’ve seen over the past 10 years since we started this podcast. These changes may be might be seen as favorable to some and unfavorable to others. Regardless, this hobby has seen some drastic movements over the past decade and we want to highlight a few of them.

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admin00:00:00 Intro
00:07:30 Ticket to Ride: Poland
00:11:00 Get On Board
00:20:00 Game Toppers
00:21:20 Time of Empires
00:42:40 Portal Games
00:45:20 Basilica
00:55:20 Fun Facts
01:05:55 Ready Set Bet
01:16:02 Miniature Market
01:17:48 Edge of the Earth
01:26:15 Starcraft revisited
01:33:52 E-Win Chairs
01:36:05 OutroWe hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (well those in the US). We have lots of fun, Tony did some traveling, Marty had family in. But will still got lots of great games to tell you about!!

Also listen for the special code from Portal Games to get 20% your orders.

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Tony McReeIntro Arkham Horror Campaign Atlantic Robot League Oh My Brain Ewin Racing Chair Toy Strong Hall of Fame Winners Taste Buds: Fruit Quack Star Wars: The Clone Wars Miniature Market […]

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admin10 years ago we got hooked on the Living Card Game, Android: Netrunner. From our first play, we loved so many things about the game such as the asymmetric gameplay […]

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adminOn a whim, we decided to capture our typical game night on video. This is pretty much how it goes each week.

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Tony McReeIntro Critical Foundation Chicken Ultra Pro Heat: Pedal to the Metal Village Rails Portal Games Terra Nova Hickory Dickory from PHG Gametoppers Dice Theme Park Miniature Market One More Gate: […]

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Tony McReeIntro Taste Buds RDTN Update Bridal Show: Candles Ole Guacamole Black Angel Cult of the Deep Miniature Market Game Toppers Ark Nova The Thing Portal Games Virtu Splendor Duel Ultra […]

The post RDTN Episode 271: Ark Nova, Virtu, Ole Guacamole, Splendor Duel, Cult of the Deep, Black Angel first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeIntro Football Shaped Food Ewin Chair – Code RDTN for 30% Scooter Escape Room DIY Garage Door Repair Yosemite Unlock! Kids Kickstarter: Mosaic Renegade Games News University Games: Murder Mystery […]

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Tony McReeIntro Childhood Toys Toy #1 Toy #2 Toy #3 Toy #4 Toy #5 Toy #6 Toy #7 Toy #8 Toy #9 Toy #10 Toy #11 Toy #12 Our Predictions It […]

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adminIntro Quirks MegaMooseCon Squirrel Moment Comic Hunters Durian LotR LCG Again One Shot RPGs Mistakes Happen Buy Me A Moon Pie Update Miniature Market Flying Squirrels Board Game Night Carcassonne: […]

The post RDTN Episode 268: Twilight Inscription, 3000 Scoundrels, Lacrimosa, Durian, Flying Squirrels first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

adminIntro MegaMooseCon Lawn Care Tips RDTN Business Crescent Moon 5 Player Interruption by Alexa Back to the show Marvel Dice Throne Scout Portal Games Yak Quartermaster General: 1914 Miniature Market […]

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Tony McReeHello Taste Buds Why are we doing this Topics that excite you What games are next Moonpie Sponsorship we wish Just talk about it Not getting it back The Sword […]

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Tony McReeIntro Saturday Game Red Cathedral: Contractors Too Many Cooks Power Core: Call of Cthulhu Ticket to Ride: San Francisco Cartoon Theme Song Battle Taste Buds Portal Games Flying Squirrels RRR […]

The post RDTN Episode 265: Terracotta Army, The Guild of the Merchant Explorers, Catherine, Too Many Cooks, Power Core, Red Cathedral Contractors, TTR San Francisco first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeGen Con Day 1 Portal Booth Setup Chicken ‘n Waffles Hey, how you doing? Getting ready for RDTN Meetup Moving the stuff World Cup Battle Brazil – Marty’s Take Sonic […]

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Tony McReeIntro Road Trip Dude, Where’s My Car Gen Con – Here we come RDTN does Videos Southern Fried Gaming Expo MARTA Incident Taste Buds Ultra Pro Caesar! Seize Rome in […]

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adminIntro Road Trip Ignacy In Charlotte Marty’s In My Wallet More Banter Taste Buds Ultra Pro Flying Squirrels Legos behind glass Leviathans is back Ghost Galaxy Puerto Rico 1897 Vikings […]

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Tony McReeIntro Taste Buds Expanding our Buds Mountain Dew Overdrive Abstract Academy Cathrine: The Cities of Tsarina (Preview) Ark Nova Ultra Pro Northgard: Uncharted Lands 1941: Race to Moscow Miniature Market […]

The post RDTN Episode 261: 1941 Race to Moscow, Northgard, Sniper Elite, Abstract Academy, Catherine first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeIntro Upcoming Taste Buds The Origins Adventure Mistakes Happen Durian Lives On Wingspan: Oceania Wormholes Restoration Updates Hitler’s Reich: WW2 in Europe Marrakesh Bot Factory First Rat Ultra Pro Cat […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment Intro Gen Con Strike Tournament Ignacy’s Alliance Thank you for the Support Ignacy’s USA Tour Tickets of SFGE Ignacy in Charlotte, NC Batman – Everybody Lies Gutenberg Brazil […]

The post RDTN Episode 259: Star Wars: Outer Rim-Unfinished Business, Nevsky, Portal Games preview with Ignacy first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee Intro Flowchart Lawnmower Something Stupid I Did Time Stamps Buy Me a Moon Pie Strike Tournament Taste Buds Live Codenames Live Dog Lover Not for the Faint of Heart Polynesia […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment Intro Making stuff is hard Shipping Issues Is it Insanity The Connellson Cascading Impacts Force Majeure It cost what? Game Toppers 3.5 Rank’em The ORIGINAL At The Table […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment Intro Rent the Runway but with T-shirts Grape Pop-tarts Magic Commander Deck Resist! Taste Buds: Flammin’ Hot Mountain Dew Ultra Pro in the House! Batman: Everybody Lies Portal […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:35 Intro 02:45 BGG Awards – Thank You 03:51 Methodologie: Murder on the Links 14:50 Apps in Games – Correction 18:47 Little Grump Time 22:43 Taste Buds – […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:37 Intro 09:27 Voices in My Head 18:31 Dungeon Party 22:00 Wise Guys 31:24 Cartographers Puzzle 33:39 Portal Games 35:15 Return to Dark Tower 1:04:05 Tenpenny Parks 1:10:17 […]

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Tony McReeTime Presenter Award 00:00 Introduction 05:24 Tantrum House Why Didn’t Think of That 08:10 Geek All Stars Just the Two of Us 11:55 Man vs Meeple Gimmie More! 15:50 Board […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Intro 01:03 Tantrum Con 25:20 Behext 30:55 Taste Buds – Dragon Fruit 43:20 Portal Games 44:45 Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest 51:36 Squaring Circleville 1:15:15 Pathfinder: Level 20 […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Hole in the Head 11:50 They Didn’t Dissolve 14:43 Only Murders in Building 17:03 More on Giveaways 20:13 Unforgiven: The Lincoln Assassination Trial 24:40 Board […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Intro 10:46 Love Letter: Jabba’s Palace 16:34 Teaching Moments 21:40 Lord of the Rings – Revised Core Set 26:49 We Need a Lawyer 29:07 Taste Buds – […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Introduction 04:31 RDTN Virtual Con 11:40 Undaunted Reinforcements Rules 18:35 The Hot Challenge 22:33 Snow Days No More 25:01 Not Happy – Vandals 27:18 RDTN Discord Growing […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:37 Introduction 11:23 Taste Buds 17:41 Slot Cars 21:21 The Hunger Revisited 23:00 5211 Azul 25:22 Portal Big Announcements: Gutenberg 31:30 Final Girl 47:00 Undaunted Reinforcements 1:02:56 The […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Introduction 06:10 Marty’s in Your Wallet – Magic Commander Decks 12:11 The Hunger 22:28 7 Wonders Architect 28:10 Dom Pierre Kickstarter 36:28 Tony’s Holiday Adventure 39:19 Paint […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Intro 06:27 Jet lag 07:58 Secret Squirrel Gift Exchange 12:20 Virtual RDTN Con 14:00 Taste Buds – Pepsi Zero Mango 18:10 Flights for Vacation 22:30 9th Anniversary […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Intro 04:45 Taste Buds – Mt. Dew Gingerbread Snap’d 08:45 Pocket Paragons 14:25 What Next? 22:50 Crowd Funding Email Updates – Are there too many? 28:00 Portal […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:32 Intro 03:20 Lawnmower Travesty 06:40 Taste Buds 09:54 That’s A Question 11:41 Codenames Online Again 15:43 World Series of Board Gaming Contest 17:40 Nice Buns – Big […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:31 Intro 06:18 A New Mt Dew Taste Test 12:27 State Fair Tasty Treats 20:35 Vanessa Weighs In 22:33 Civil War Battlefield Tour 27:48 BooBQ Event 29:30 Marty […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:32 Introduction 12:36 Thunder Road Vendetta – What Happened 21:38 How to get eyes on it 28:14 Comments are Important 36:04 What will be different on re-launch 41:15 […]

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Tony McReeTIme Segment 00:33 Intro 00:34 Music Stuff 10:05 World Series of Board Games 16:09 Strike Tournament 2022 17:22 Mountain Dew Taste Test 26:00 RDTN Discord Discussion 27:50 Secret Squirrel 29:40 […]

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Tony McReeTIme Segment 0:00:33 Intro 0:05:55 Lawn Care Again 0:10:40 Senior Moments – Buying Shoes 0:13:31 20 Years of Board Games 0:16:53 Pink Ticket To Ride Trains 0:19:30 Miniature Market 0:20:30 […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 0:31 Intro 6:05 Mt. Dew Baja Punch 8:40 Discounts on Stuff – 20% of T-shirts Sir Meeple 14:10 Taz the Dog and Amiibo 19:06 Advance Wars is now […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:35 Intro 05:59 Taste Test – New Coke Zero 11:41 Kim Joy’s Magic Bakery 18:58 Puckerbutt Hot Sauce 28:06 Arby’s Dice and it’s a Hat 31:13 Miniature Market […]

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Tony McRee00:00 Restoration Games 02:26 Logistics with Justin and Scott 07:02 Prior to COVID – How is it done 12:31 To distribute a Game 17:52 And what about Today 26:40 Where […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers 01:10 Vanessa Intro 01:35 Intro 04:51 Ignacy is Confused 20:50 Games Workshop New Miniatures 23:00 Back to Banter 25:36 COIN Games 31:50 More Banter 32:40 […]

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Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers LLC 01:30 Vanessa Intro 02:00 Banter 11:10 Chicken Sandwich Taste Test 15:13 Board and Dice Puzzle Box 22:40 Contest Updates 24:50 New Capstone Game: Boonlake […]

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adminTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers LLC 01:14 Vanessa Intro 01:34 Intro 03:10 Fast Sloths 08:35 Taste Test Time (Mt. Dew & Lemon Moon Pie) 14:26 Great British Bakeoff 19:54 New […]

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adminTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers 01:30 Intro 02:05 DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Summer Time 07:21 Now the Banter 14:05 T-shirt Contest from Sir Meeple 17:00 The Devourer […]

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adminTime Segment 00:01 Game Toppers 02:14 Intro 04:32 McAllister’s Tea Day 08:43 Drink Subscriptions 09;56 Name That Bit Contest – $25 Gift Card to Miniature Market 12:44 New RDTN T-Shirts […]

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adminTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers 02:04 Intro 06:54 Pepsi Peeps Taste Test 10:55 FFG Arkham Horror Expansions 15:41 Unfathomable 21:57 After the Empire 4 Hour Event 25:48 Vienna Connection 31:08 […]

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adminTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers LLC 01:36 Vanessa’s Intro 02:09 Banter Stuff 21:14 A New Contest 23:30 Miniature Market 24:57 Falling like flies at Gen Con 31:00 Spiel Des Jahres […]

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adminTime Segment 00:05 Game Toppers LLC 01:36 Vanessa’s Intro 02:09 Banter Stuff 21:14 A New Contest 23:30 Miniature Market 24:57 Falling like flies at Gen Con 31:00 Spiel Des Jahres […]

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Tony McRee00:00 Game Toppers LLC 03:35 Intro 07:00 Vampire Kickstarter Delivered 10:18 Contest 12:50 YouTube #Shorts 16:10 Nubs on Soap 19:00 BGG Golden Geek Winners 26:15 Warhammer Fest 28:00 Marty’s Obsession […]

The post RDTN Episode 229: Vampire: The Masquerade Rivals and Vendetta, Mosaic first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers LLC 01:54 Intro 06:51 Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar 10:51 Reading Comics and Marty rants 18:21 Fantasy Realms Cursed Hordes 22:40 Bohnanza 26:41 Gentle Rain 30:02 […]

The post RDTN Episode 228: Cryo, Hadrian’s Wall, Rocketmen, The Game Face to Face, Gentle Rain, Bohnanza, Taste Test first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers 01:45 Intro with Vanessa 02:23 We are Live 05:00 Peep Pepsi coming our way 09:29 Another $5 Paid Out 10:56 Monster Hunter Rise 13:20 Lawn […]

The post RDTN Episode 227: After The Empire, Spartacus, Summoner Wars, Ashes Reborn, Warhammer Cursed City, Monster Hunter Rise first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00 Game Toppers 03:00 Intro 08:14 Special Announcement 11:40 Food Discussion – Imaging that 21:25 Board Games Finally 22:00 Wonder Woman Heroclix 24:40 War Chest: Siege Expansion 27:30 […]

The post RDTN Episode 226: The Initiative, Excavation Earth, Holi, War Chest: Siege The Key: Murder at the Oakdale Club, Heroclix Wonder Woman, Southern Rails, Holi first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Category Presenter 00:37 Intro Marty & Tony 05:43 Let’s get this party started Dan King 09:40 It’s in the Cards Tantrum House 11:00 Acceptance Speech Matt Riddle 13:35 You […]

The post RDTN Episode 225: 6th Annual Squirrelly Awards first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Game Toppers02:26 Vanessa Intro02:57 Intro07:36

The post RDTN Episode 224: Maglev Metro, Rapa Nui, In a Nutshell first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro03:45 Cloudage22:56 Valentine’s26:00 Venus Flytrap28:50 Window AC Removal29:50 Stay in your lane, Bojangles31:46 Coke vs Pepsi33:25

The post RDTN Episode 223: Carpe Diem, Royal Visit, Cloudage, Sagani, Block and Key first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:28 Intro09:20 No Luck at All13:55 It’s your Birthday19:02 Fleet: The Dice Game21:15 Three Sisters Roll & Write22:56 Long Shot – The Dice Game24:20 Lasting Tails27:32 Game Sales of 202030:07 […]

The post RDTN Episode 222: Meeple Land, Umbra Via, Fleet: The Dice Game, Flying Squirrels first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Renegade Games02:20 Intro04:00 TV Shows07:35 Little Back Story15:10 After College – This is so cool20:16 Process is needed22:52 And how did Board Games enter the equation28:35 The Career in […]

The post RDTN Episode 221: At the Table with Sara Erickson, Renegade Game’s VP of Sales and Marketing first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro11:06 Major Melon Taste Test14:01 Squirrel Time14:54 Bloodborne has arrived and other Kickstarters22:09 Miniature Market23:36 Redcap Ruckus29:42 Seeders from Sereis: Episode 1 – Exodus46:57 Portal Games49:03 Renature58:33 Hallertau1:13:01 Aliens: […]

The post RDTN Episode 220: Hallertau, Seeders from Sereis: Exodus, Renature, Aliens, Redcap Ruckus first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro01:09 Strike – Gladiators continue their Dominance09:16 Home Repair20:30 Holiday Gaming – Ticket To Ride21:30 New Carcassonne23:08 Wingspan Switch App29:05 Qwixx – Mixed Color Board31:55 Fluttering Souls34:20 Disney Color […]

The post RDTN Episode 219: Cubitos, Survey Results, Disney Color Brain, How to Learn a Game first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

adminMonster Couch as has released Wingspan for the Nintendo Switch Here’s my review of the game.

The post Wingspan Review (Nintendo Switch) first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee1:29 Intro7:37 Survey Information15:19 Birthday Games18:09 Our Wives put up with this23:40 Miniature Market24:56 Gates of Mara37:50 The King is Dead49:10 Portal Games50:31 Rococo1:01:36 Whistle Mountain1:08:59 Evolution on Switch Code:RDTNEVO1:11:42 […]

The post RDTN Episode 218: Gates of Mara, The King is Dead, Rococo Deluxe, Whistle Mountain, Anniversary Survey first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

adminWe have a special episode releasing today in order to tell you about an unannounced Petersen Games. Many of you are probably aware of their successful kickstarter from 2013 called […]

The post RDTN: Episode 217 Cthulhu Wars: Duel first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro02:55 Mountain Dew Merry Mashup Taste Test 06:42 Reprimanded by a Mall Cop12:45 Arkham Horror Live Play on Twitch13:45 Blood Bowl Second Season First Impressions24:30 Tony teaches Lord of […]

The post RDTN Episode 216: Beyond The Sun, Red Cathedral, New York Zoo, Blood Bowl, Little Red vs Beowulf first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro08:32 Blue Skies19:45 Join Marty on Twitch26:18 Marvel Champions Ant Man30:25 Crafting Time32:33 1 or 2 or 3 Tokens36:55 Miniature Market38:35 Dune Imperium1:08:19 Portal Games1:10:25 Lord of the Rings […]

The post RDTN Episode 215: Dune Imperium, Shores of Tripoli, Lord of the Rings Anniversary Edition, Blue Skies first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

admin00:00 Introduction03:00 Kim-Joy sits at the table06:30 Applying to Great British Baking Show14:04 Christmas With Kim-Joy cookbook25:15 Kim-Joy and gaming31:15 Kim-Joy designs her first board game35:30 Moon Pies and Wagon […]

The post RDTN Episode 214: At the Table with Kim-Joy first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro04:25 Listicuffs Appearance10:09 Sean Connery13:34 World of Tanks from Gail Force Nine21:40 Warcry Skaven Army22:50 Secret Squirrel26:08 Deep State33:52 Ice Cream Social no more36:07 Portal Games38:10 Lost Ruins of […]

The post RDTN Episode 213: Lost Ruins of Arnak, Tawantinsuyu,Tekhenu, Deep State, World of Tanks first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro01:24 Ewin Racing Chair – RDTN Promo Code07:10 BGG Affiliate Link & Metallic Dice Games (RDTN Code)09:30 The Curse of Strahd: Revamped11:06 The Re-Release of Strike12:33 Renegade Games Pub […]

The post RDTN Episode 212: Guild Master, Raiders of Scythia, Seastead, AH – Under Dark Waves, My City, Overlight Puzzle first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Restoration Games – Unmatched: Buffy the Vampire Slayer08:30 Lindsay – Production Super Hero16:30 Graphic artist vs Illustrator24:30 Little Lindsay35:40 Pandemic Legacy: Season 051:00 Daviau Down Time59:10 Rank ‘Em We […]

The post RDTN Episode 211: At the Table with Lindsay and Rob Daviau first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:35 Intro03:20 MTV: The Throwback Music Party Game13:14 Betrayal at House on the Hill19:40 Home Repair Sucks23:56 The Few & Cursed32:40 Cartographers Heroes35:54 Portal Games37:00 What is in the Bag50:57 […]

The post RDTN Episode 210: Honey Buzz, Cartographers Heroes, MTV Party Game, The Few & Cursed, Betrayal at House on the Hill first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro19:00 Tellstones29:00 Silver Dagger36:00 Yukon Airways41:22 Marvel Champions: Rise of Red Skull44:51 Ohanami50:00 The Broken Token51:44 Empires of the North: Barbarians57:35 Toy Hall of Fame Nominees1:10:45 Portal Games1:12:04 Tammany […]

The post RDTN Episode 209: Tammany Hall, EOTN-Barbarians, Warp’s Edge, Ohanami, Yukon Airways, Silver Dagger, Tellstones, Yukon Airways, Rise of Red Skull first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:30 Intro10:30 Patchwork Americana14:00 7 Wonders Revamp19:00 Darkfield Radio23:48 Meeple Towers29:00 Tournament at Avalon35:39 Switch Discussion42:05 Portal Games44:58 Nevada City1:00:30 Miniature Market1:01:45 Crypt Hunters1:17:15 Mercado de Lisboa1:27:10 Yedo Deluxe1:38:00 Outro1:42:30 […]

The post RDTN Episode 208: Nevada City, Yedo Deluxe, Crypt Hunters, Tournament at Avalon, Mercado de Lisboa, Meeple Towers first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro06:45 We are accountable14:30 Blinks Electronic Game19:35 Crokinole Discussion25:32 Detective Season One30:52 Rome & Roll40:46 Miniature Market42:22 Small World of Warcraft57:46 The Broken Token59:00 Alma Mater1:15:50 I Fall to […]

The post RDTN Episode 207: Alma Mater, Small World of Warcraft, Detective Season One, Mariposas, Rome & Roll, Truffle Shuffle, Blinks first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro11:36 King & Assassins18:00 Marvel Villainous25:35 Tekhenu35:04 Portal Games36:11 David Thompson – Sniper Elite1:00:33 Rank’em1:16:22 Yacht Rock1:26:37 Pop-Tarts Game1:38:38 Last Defense1:51:50 Miniature Market1:52:48 Top Five Collectible Card Games2:22:43 Vampire […]

The post RDTN Episode 206: Tekhenu, Pop-Tarts,Marvel Villainous, Yacht Rock,Last Defense, King & Assassins, Top 5 Card Games, Interview with David Thompson first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

admin00:00 Intro03:35 Marty tests for COVID-1912:00 Pandemic Legacy 012:35 Unmatched: Buffy13:35 New Version of 7 Wonders17:45 5er Finden20:50 10% Off HABA Games22:03 Super Skill Pinball 4-Cade 28:35 Miniature Market29:30 Glenn […]

The post RDTN Episode 205 – Glenn Drover, Lizard Wizard, Super Pinball, Vampire the Masquerade first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

admin00:00 Intro02:32 Warhammer 40k 9th Edition31:25 Other 40k Media Content37:00 The Broken Token37:45 WarCry42:05 WarCry Campaigns55:00 Age of Sigmar Soulbound RPG59:30 Character Creation1:06:15 Skill Checks1:15:35 Combat1:34:00 Soulfire1:40:10 Final Thoughts1:46:40 Miniature […]

The post RDTN Episode 204: Warhammer 40k 9th Edition, WarCry Campaigns, Age of Sigmar RPG first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:35 Intro02:50 Online Surveys03:48 Imperial Settlers: Roll & Write App05:30 Legacy Game Maybe06:18 Back to D&D and Metallic Dice Games09:45 Update Ascension Tactics12:12 AEG Dead Reckoning17:49 Hamilton – RDTN Review27:25 […]

The post RDTN Episode 203: Scooby Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion, Succulent, HABA Games, Top 5 Portal Games first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro01:56 Expiration is a suggestion05:12 Switch Talk09:06 Ravensburger – Jungle Cruise13:35 Stick’em22:32 D&D Online25:28 Metallic Dice Games – RDTN 10% Off Code32:45 Justin Gary – Ascension Tactics55:00 Ascension Tactics […]

The post RDTN Episode 202: Justin Gary, Ascension Tactics, Cosmic Encounter Duels, Rise of the Empire first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:00 Intro02:36 Background of Gaming06:00 Video Games with Isaac08:40 Then the Board Games13:09 What sparked the interest15:28 Back to Video Games18:00 The Gloomhaven spark27:19 Time to get educated28:41 Gloomhaven: Jaws […]

The post RDTN Episode 201: Isaac Childres Interview, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:34 Intro07:15 Food and Movies10:18 Wingspan15:08 And maybe we will not be gaming16:57 A new Grumpy thing20:17 Auditions for Co-host50:21 Portal Games51:31 […]

The post RDTN Episode 200: Co-host Auditions, Ride the Rails, Gulf, Mobile & Ohio, Undaunted: North Africa, Wingspan first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment 1:33 Intro 4:43 The Daughter’s Boyfriend Visit 13:50 Lorenzo Victory Snatched 17:55 CMON Virtual Con – Guilds of Cadwallon 21:43 Time to Organize 25:55 Crossed Words 30:13 More […]

The post RDTN Episode 199: Arkham Horror Dead of Night, City Builder, TTR Japan, Crossed Words, The Alpha first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment 01:07 Intro 05:07 Marty’s Studio continues to Morph 07:27 Flashback – Pokemon 09:58 Everdell Crochet 13:13 TV during 2020 17:15 TV shows we both enjoy 20:43 The King’s […]

The post RDTN Episode 198: Nova Luna, King’s Dilemma, Undaunted: Normandy, Feed the Kraken first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:34 Intro03:40 BGG Polls04:57 Marty’s New Studio07:42 Marty helps Chaz again11:29 Capstone gets Terra Mystica & Gaia Project13:37 Bandannas vs Handkerchiefs15:57 Sagrada iOS app22:15 Undaunted: Normandy Online27:00 An Eldritch Dream […]

The post RDTN Episode 197: Coldest Night, Musical Chairs, Sagrada iOS, Player Count first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment01:00 Intro01:48 Pair of Dice Special Video07:00 Video Game Guild Wars 211:10 Contest #1 – Guild Wars 2 Keys15:35 Ripple Rush18:50 Jackbox Games20:52 RPG Online Night24:50 BGG Golden Geek […]

The post RDTN Episode 196: Santa Monica, The Search for Planet X, Ripple Rush, Top Grumpy Games first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:44 Intro08:11 Playing Games Online11:20 Take Time for yourself13:30 Playing Games Online again21:15 Wonder Woman Challenge of the Amazons 48:40 The Broken Token29:55 Half Truth39:10 Scurry Report – Convention Thoughts54:10 SR: […]

The post RDTN: Episode 195 – Wonder Woman, Half Truth, Pathfinder Supplement, Scurry Report Deep Dive first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

adminTime Segment00:37 Intro20:04 War of the Ring30:09 Europe Divided34:15 Nintendo Switch Bubble Bobble42:14 Unlocking Insanity45:56 Empires of the North Roman Expansion48:49 Ettin51:50 […]

The post RDTN: Episode 194 – Great Western Trail Vs Maracaibo, Ettin, Europe Divided, War of the Ring first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

adminTime Segment 00:00 Introduction 07:10 Let’s Get This Party Started 09:58 It’s In The Cards 12:42 Need A #2 Pencil 16:55 You Gonna Paint Those? 18:54 No Quarter Required 19:49 […]

The post RDTN Episode 193: 5th Annual Squirrelly Awards first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment 00:37 Introduction 01:36 Peter Gabriel vs Phil Collins 06:04 Logical Song 11:00 Talking Toys 15:23 Now we are onto TV Shows 18:23 Time for the Games 19:49 Stampede […]

The post RDTN Episode 192: Atlantis Rising, Stellar, The Shining, Brainwaves, Stampede first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

adminTime Segment00:29 Intro02:14 Home Updated03:00 Tantrum Con08:01 Sorcerer City again09:27 Superbowl Commercials15:28 Marty likes On Mars20:15 Tantrum Con Again24:20 Phase 1028:08 Gen Con High Hopes29:56 Instapot32:55 Lawyer Up Prototype40:12 […]

The post RDTN Episode 191: Egizia, Age of Steam, Lawyer Up first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment1:22 Intro3:37 Mountain Dew Zero6:57 Revisit of Azul9:47 Holding Back in a Game10:58 Miniature Market Changes13:23 Top 10 Selling Board Games in December15:08 Marvel LCG – Which Expansion17:37 Miniature […]

The post RDTN Episode 190: Sorcerer City, Masters of Renaissance Lorenzo il Magnifico: The Card Game, Fox in the Forest Duet first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeime Segment 01:02 Intro 05:38 Irish Gauge09:18 Little Devils11:25 Letterpress15:32 Town Builder: Coevorden20:47 Moisturize22:43 CBD23:51 The Broken Token24:40 Restoration Games26:23 Cooking with Rob 29:12 We are getting older32:00 Return to […]

The post RDTN Episode 189:Return to The Dark Tower, Irish Gauge, Little Devils, Letter Press, Town Builder: Coevorden first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment 01:02 Intro 01:44 House Update 05:34 Finger Update 13:00 Contest Update17:15 Wits & Wagers: Party Edition20:45 The Count Lawnmower Issues21:20 RTDN: The Hallmark Movies of Boardgame Podcasts25:24 5 […]

The post RDTN Episode 188: Cities Skylines, The City, Fire!, Flying Squirrels first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

adminWe got the 7 year itch and the only way to scratch that itch is to give away some goodies!!! The following is the list of items we are giving […]

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adminTime Segment 01:23 Intro 02:00 BGG Con04:47 I broke it 11:45 Back to BGG Con 22:57 Time for the Food 27:48 Return to Dark Tower 30:03 Gloomhaven Playtest 31:02 Sanctum […]

The post RDTN Episode 187: Paladins of the West Kingdom, Taverns of Tiefenthal, Miyabi first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:37 Intro01:55 World Cup03:55 Volleyball05:55 Essen – Two Days is not enough09:57 Pret-a-Porter14:14 Empires of the North17:46 Magic Turing Machine23:31 The […]

The post RDTN Episode 186: Stronghold Undead with special guest, Ignacy Trzewiczek first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

adminTime Segment00:34 Intro03:28 Klaus and Benny Teuber22:35 Rank’em30:23 Thoughts on Starfarers As part of the Tabletop Showcase Event, we have the honor of talking with Klaus and Benny Teuber. There […]

The post RDTN Episode 185: Tabletop Showcase – Klaus and Benny Teuber first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment00:44 Intro07:48 Hako Onna16:55 Gates of Delirium 20:01 BooBQ Food22:55 Revisit 183 28:05 Terra Mystica Expansion36:00 Portal Games38:03 Stronghold Undead45:00 Mega Moose Con Retrospective 50:55 Miniature Market52:15 Ankh’or58:01 Warhammer […]

The post RDTN Episode 184: Ankh’or, Stronghold Undead First Look, Warhammer Feast of Bones, Hako Onna, Terra Mystica Expansion, Mega Moose Con first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment00:41 Intro06:20 Dizzle09:57 Conspiracy – I tell you14:04 McRibs are back17:03 Run to the Border19:50 Gates of Delirium27:15 Last Bastion33:18 The Broken Token35:15 Bloom Town40:45 Clarification41:15 Tapestry1:14:56 […]

The post RDTN Episode 183: Tapestry, Bloom Town, War of the Worlds, Dizzle, Gates of Delirium,Annihilageddon first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment00:00:32 Intro00:01:56 Episode 181 Cleanup00:05:10 It is that time again00:09:10 Diamonds Second Edition00:10:03 City of the Big Shoulders again00:12:56 Short Term Memory stinks00:14:33 Fall movie drought00:17:40 Portal […]

The post RDTN Episode 182: Pret-a-Porter, Cloudspire, Foothills, Final Hour, Switch Games first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeTime Segment 00:00:41 Intro 00:06:50 Glad They told Us which way was up 00:12:51 Game On Coin Sets 00:16:27 War Chest Nobility 00:24:24 Warhammer Underworlds Expansion 00:31:00 Miniature Market00:32:26 […]

The post RDTN Episode 181: Marvel Champions, Pax Pamir, Eternal, Sorcerer, War Chest Expansion first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeCity of the Big Shoulders, Era, Ecos, Blockbuster, Letter Jam, and more 00:50 Intro06:35 Blockbuster11:49 St. Noire19:24 Second Chance22:17 Letter Jam28:57 Squirrel – Just One30:45 WoW Classic36:56 The Broken Token37:45 […]

The post RDTN Episode 180: City of the Big Shoulders, Era, Ecos, Blockbuster, Letter Jam, and more first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee00:37 Intro 04:36 Pivot 08:57 Shipnaked Game Box 12:27 Funkoverse 14:30 Other Games in the Box 17:51 Bargain Quest 26:00 Portal Games 27:25 Flying Squirrels 27:56 Metal Gear Solid 29:38 […]

The post RDTN Episode 179: Ragusa, Bargain Quest, Watergate first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee[table] Time,Segment 00:40,Wednesday with Joel Eddy (Drive Thru Reviews) 22:04,Miniature Market 22:45,Thursday with Rodney Smith (Watch it Played) and Dave Finkel (Hollywood Producer) 49:28,Interview with Stefan Field (Designer) 1:06:08,The Broken […]

The post RDTN Episode 178: Gen Con Live! – With lots of special guests including Stefan Feld! first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

admin[table] Time,Segment 00:30,Intro to Pathfinder 2nd Edition 02:50,History of Paizo and Pathfinder 10:50,Portal Games 11:30, Compare Pathfinder 2nd Edition to the 1st Edition 40:28,The Broken Token 40:53,Compare Pathfinder 2nd Edition […]

The post RDTN Episode 177: Pathfinder 2nd Edition Review (Compared to 1st Edition and DnD 5e) first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

admin This episode includes a Scurry Report on Empires of the North. The Connell gentlemen talk about the new Warcry miniature game. And Marty tries to channel me in a […]

The post RDTN Episode 176: Empires of the North, Warcry, Abomination, Catan Switch version first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McRee[table] Time,Segment 00:40,Intro 06:39,Mr. Smith For the Win 18::04,RDTN Empires of the North Promo Card 25:24,Portal Games 29:11,Curios & Point Salad 36:39,HABA Games Dragon’s Breath & Mountains 44:43,Dark Domains 54:16,The […]

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Tony McRee[table] Time, Segment 00:50, Intro 13:20, Nintendo Switch Obsession 21:25, Corinth 23:35, Discover This 26:50, The Broken Token 28:30, Origins Recap 52:05, Portal Games 53:17, Undaunted: Normandy 58:55, Southern Fried […]

The post RDTN Episode 174: Origins Recap, Undaunted: Normandy, Corinth, Southern Fried Gaming Expo first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeWe are breaking our format a bit in this Episode by doing something we haven’t really done in the past. We list our Top 5 Games that we would not […]

The post RDTN Episode 173: Top 5 List, Imperial Settlers Roll & Write, Tiny Towns first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeWhile I enjoy Imperial Settlers from Portal, I will admit that 51st State is my favorite of the two. Don’t get me wrong, not saying that one is better than […]

The post RDTN Episode 172: Hadara, Pandemic Rapid Response, 51st State Allies, Shadowrun 6th Edition first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeOne of these days, I am going to get us down below one hour again. But it isn’t going to happen for this show. Nope. We have too much to […]

The post RDTN Episode 171: Star Wars Outer Rim, Nagaraja, and Silver first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeHope everyone has recovered from the onslaught of Avengers Endgame and Game of Thrones battles and ready to get back to board gaming. We are and this episode puts five […]

The post RDTN Episode 170: Robinson Crusoe Mystery Tales, Res Arcana, Space Base Expansion, Wacky Races, Superfriends first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeThe 5th Annual Movie Show with our good buddies Dan Patriss and Chris Kirkman. This is going to be a big summer of movies and we wish we had enough […]

The post RDTN Episode 169: Fifth Annual Screening, Streaming, or Steaming Summer Movie Preview first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeMarty survived Robb Con and comes back with a report on his play of Wingspan and Tsukuyumi. He also escaped the cabin long enough to get in some disc golf, […]

The post RDTN Episode 168: Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth, Evolution, Oceans, Castle of Burgundy Dice Game first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

Tony McReeWe are jammed full of game discussions in this episode. We revisit Camel Up Second Edition with a surprise guest. We talk about a new favorite game of Marty’s Crisis. […]

The post RDTN Episode 167: Call to Adventure, Crisis, Roll For The Galaxy:Rivalry, Camel Up, Istanbul App first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

I told Marty that we should occasionally change the secret word to the Green Room. By keeping the same code, past people could show up and request to come back on the show. Luckily that has not happen yet, but we were lucky to have Justin Jacobson and Rob Daviau make another guest appearance on the show. The last time they were on, Fireball Island was launched on Kickstarter and we all know how that turned out for them. This time, they tell us about the new Unmatched Battle of Legends. Also, it seems "moonpie", "squirrel", and "lawnmower" aren't very strong codes.
We rez from the dead the segment In a Nutshell and talk about a couple of games that we got to the table. We had a dice chucker called Kapow. This was one that is a filler and ramps up very quickly. Hidden strategy on building and constructing your dice to combat your opponent. Combo Fighter is a card battle game that rewards those that can card count. Tudor has a unique method of changing the base actions through the collection of rings and their position on a cardboard hand. What makes this difficult is the only way to get the rings is by moving up to the top in the throne room. And if someone displaces you, then they can take your ring. Interesting mechanic in the game.
We also played many Kickstarters and give our opinions on them. They are either already active or will soon be active. One of these was designed by a Nate Bivins who has been on the show before and is part of the Scurry Report. This seems to be Kickstarter season, so lots of competition for your dollar. I know I have passed up some incredible ones, but the temptation is too great on some of the ones we talk about in this episode.

It is time for the 4th Annual Squirrelly Awards. These are our picks from 2018 that stood out during the year for us. Just like the previous three years, our friends were gracious enough to stop by and do the presentations and we were lucky to even have some designers and publishers in the audience to accept the awards. We want to thank everyone that was involved in this project and hope you appreciate it.
We return in two weeks to our regularly scheduled program.