The Dice Pirates

Ep: 47 - Isle of Cats Review!

Grab your fish and baskets and join the Dice Pirates crew as we embark on a review of  Isle of Cats! Join the gang as they break down this surprisingly complex cat game, rave about tiny metal suitcases, and raise a glass in the memory of Klaus Teuber and the legacy of Catan.

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:35] Matt gets on the soapbox to talk about MAYBE the best single board game component
[00:09:48] The crew take a moment to celebrate the proud legacy of Klaus Teuber
{00:18:08] Ian kicks off our full episode review of Isle of Cats
[00:38:40] Outro

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Settlers of Catan

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep: 46 - Racing Games!

This week it’s all about FAMILY as the crew get together to discuss some of our favorite racing games! Tune in to hear our thoughts on a coup d'etat in board games, the poetry of angry reviews, and the virtues of simulation vs arcade racing games. Also a surprising lack of Fast & Furious references.

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:14] Aaron brings news of a HUGE upset on BGG
[00:07:42] Ian stumps the boys with this weeks Bitter Board Gamers
[00:14:16] Ian starts of the reviews with a discussion of Bristol 1350
[00:24:02] Aaron brings the best Mario Kart ever, Dodos Riding Dinos
[00:33:46] Ian brings the inspiration for this episode, Rallyman: GT
[00:48:22] Outro

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Downforce, Salem 1692

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep: 45 - A Short History of Tarot

Editor’s note: Our audio got eaten by our recording software. Apologies for any choppiness.

This week, are joined by actual smart person Tori and take a deep dive into the history of the Tarot! We also ponder over shows and movies based on games, designers flying a bit too close to the sun, and and the storied history of Tarot cards.

 

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:29] Ian gives his hyped review of the first few episodes of The Last of Us TV show
[00:08:19] Matt gives a brief review of Tiny Epic Dungeons
[00:14:27] Ian digs deep into the BGG reviews for another game of Bitter Boardgamers!
[00:25:13] Tori tells us all about the history of Tarot Cards
[01:01:40] Outro

 

David Parlett Website: https://www.parlettgames.uk/

Tarot deck art discussed this episode: https://imgur.com/a/pbwo3BU

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Cribbage, 7 Wonders Duel, Agricola

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep: 44 - Holiday Recap

This week, the crew returns from a brief holiday hiatus and catches up from the holidays! We go over our resolutions from last year, talk about some new and favorite games we played over the break, and celebrate a momentous anniversary.

 

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:16] Aaron kicks off with a recap of last year’s recap
[00:08:20] Ian climbs on the soap box to throw some shade on BGA
[00:13:49] Matt gives his thoughts about the weird choices for board game movies
[00:19:23] Ian tries to stump Matt & Aaron with some Ruined Recaps
[00:23:05] The gang chats about our holiday highlights
[00:50:30] Outro

 

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Marvel United, Terraforming Mars, Agricola, Tiny Epic Pirates, Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done, Wrong Party, Fantasy Realms, Scout, Star Wars: Rebellion

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep: 43 - Slay The Spire: The Board Game w/ designer Gary Dworetsky

It’s almost Christmas, and boy do we have a treat for you! This week the crew sits down with Gary Dworetsky, designer of the upcoming Slay The Spire The Board Game! Listen in as we rant about ridiculous overproduction in games, get completely stumped by Grumpy Gamers, and of course our interview with Gary!

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:30] Aaron talks about the amazing value presented in the Fantasy Realms: Deluxe Edition
[00:06:05] Ian really puts the screws to us with this weeks Bitter Board Gamers
[00:16:36] Interview with Gary from Contention Games
[00:59:44] The crew finish out with our personal thoughts on Slay the Spire
[01:05:30] Outro

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Frosthaven, Oregon Trail 
Sign up for late pledges of Slay the Spire and more at ContentionGames.com

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep: 42 - Star Wars: Pandemic & Hive

This week, the crew discuss a few recent favorites! Tune in to hear Matt and Aaron’s latest obsession, an absolutely nauseating game, and how well a classic game system holds up today!

 

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:16] Matt talks about a hot new mobile card game, Marvel SNAP!
[00:12:08] Ian tries to trip up the boys with this week’s Bitter Board Gamers
[00:19:12] For our first review, Ian gives his thoughts on a true modern classic, Hive
[00:30:26] Matt tells us about the latest Pandemic-system game: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
[00:42:23] Outro

 

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Isle of Cats, Coup

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep: 41 - Telestrations, Just One, Wits & Wagers

This week,the boys get a little “sketchy” with a conversation about white-board games! We discuss weird board game plots, a new video game obsession, and whether we could all use a nap. Climb aboard!

 

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:53] Matt introduces a new game: Skip Intro
[00:07:18] Aaron talks about a potential usurper to the Slay the Spire throne
[00:14:52] Ian starts off our review section with a family classic, Telestrations
[00:21:10] Aaron writes a brief review of one his favorite word games: Just One!
[00:27:47] Ian sends us home with (probably) best trivia game: Wits & Wagers
[00:37:01] Outro

 

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Isle of Cats, Slice & Dice (video game), Pictionary

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep: 40 - Horrified, Oregon Trail, & Cindr

This week, the crew get slightly spooky with another triple header! Tune in to hear us talk about classic Southern restaurants, Matt’s obsession with old stuff, and more!

[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:56] Ian mounts the soapbox to talk about some truly strange “dice”
[00:09:10] Matt climbs in to the time machine to talk about Nine Men’s Morris
[00:17:24] Ian hosts another round of everyone’s favorite game Bitter Board Gamers!
[00:24:24] Aaron starts off the reviews with Cindr
[00:33:23} Ian reviews the terrifyingly terrible Oregon Trail: The Card Game
[00:46:24] Matt finishes us off with an ACTUAL scary game, Horrified
[00:57:47] Outro

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Gekido: Bot Battles, Libertalia

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep: 39 - Stardew Valley: The Board Game

This week, the boys decide to try out a simpler life with their review of Stardew Valley! Listen in to hear our thoughts on online board games, the sheer pleasure of a game teaching you slowly, and a fear of pie charts.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:20] Aaron waxes poetic about his unabashed love for Board Game Arena

[00:13:44] Matt talks about his experience with Jaws of the Lion and it’s wonderful on-boarding experience

[00:22:05] Aaron brings some Rule Book Randomness, courtesy of Obsession

[00:25:33] The crew dive in to their main discussion of Stardew Valley

[00:49:10] Outro

 

Other Games Discussed This Episode: CuBirds

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Ep 38: - Massive Darkness 2, Living Planet, Cities of Splendor

The Dice Pirates return! After an extended hiatus the crew sets sail once again to discuss some of their favorite game. Join us for another session of Bitter Board Gamers, a classic Matt rant about Sagrada: Artisans, and Aaron breaks down Living Planet and his disdain for social interactions.

 

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:02:20] The crew all get on the soapbox to try and puzzle out who asked for Sagrada: Artisans

[00:10:41] Ian hits us with a classic: Bitter Board Gamers

[00:17:30] Aaron starts off the reviews with Living Planet, with bonus mini rants!

[00:29:51] Ian fills us in on his impressions of Cities of Splendor

[00:42:35] Matt rounds out the reviews with Massive Darkness 2

[01:00:43] Outro

 

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Stardew Valley, Tiny Epic Galaxies

 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"