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Join hosts Ian and Matt as they explore the high seas of board games, tabletop games, role playing games and anything else you play around a table with friends. From reviews to deep dives into mechanics and themes, the Dice Pirates are determined to chart every corner of the board gaming hobby.
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Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
There can only be one, player that is! This episode the Dice Pirates return to talk about even more solo games! Joined by guest star Lily from @Play_It_Solo they cover a wide variety of games from the epic Mage Knight, to the quick and simple games from Button Shy publishers. Also featuring discussions on why many games require the purchase of an expansion to play solo, the latest incredibly successful kickstarter from CMON, and a return of Bitter Board Gamers!
00:00:00 Intro & Lily from @Play_It_Solo Joins us
00:01:50 Soap Box
00:14:14 Bitter Board Gamers
00:22:48 Lily from @Play_It_Solo introduction & Mage Knight
00:35:07 Aaron discusses Food Chain Island & Ugly Gryphon Inn; the joy of small quick games
00:40:15 Lily discusses Clank! In! Space!; board games with apps
00:46:04 Matt discusses Escape the Dark Castle
00:59:00 Aaron discusses Raiders of the North Sea; AI players playing more “aggressively” than humans players
01:06:23 Lilly discusses Expedition to Newdale
01:12:31 Outro
OTHER GAMES DISCUSSED
Anachrony, Marvel United: X-Men, X-Men: Mutant Insurrection, Sagrada, Terraforming Mars
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Grab a seat for the longest episode yet, as the Dice Pirates break down designer Stefan Feld's venerable classic, Castles of Burgundy, and it's spiritual sequel, Castles of Tuscany. Does the new game live up to Burgundy's reputation? Did Stefan succeed in reimagining his masterpiece? Joined by OG pirate Max, Ian and Matt break it down, and also quickly review Twilight Struggle, briefly discuss John Company 2nd Edition, and play another round of Bitter Board Gamers!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Joined once again by Aaron, the Dice Pirates take a trip down the history of one of the most storied publishing houses in board gaming, Fantasy Flight Games. What is behind the recent changes at FFG? And how did they get there? We cover that and more, as well as the recent Stellaris kickstarter, thoughts on Vital Lacerda's new game 'On mars', and discuss the debate over Paleo's representation.
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Grab a friend and join the Dice Pirates as they delve into three of their favorite 2-player games! Featuring Glasgow (2020), Nations: The Dice Game (2014) and 7 Wonders Duel (2015), and Sushi Go! (2013). We also break down the recent controversy on the BGG forums surrounding Tiny Epic Dungeon's kickstarter cover art, and announce the details of our new giveaway!!!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Break out the D20s and join Matt and Ian as they talk about getting into D&D, and discuss the best way to get into the fantastic hobby. Also featuring a review of the new game Bluffaneer by Big G Creative!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
The clock is ticking as Matt and Ian review Stonemaier Games 2020 release Pendulum. This real time worker placement game has been a divisive entry from Stonemaier. How will the Dice Pirates feel about this bold new game? Did it live up to the hype? Will Matt continue to be demoted? Find out this episode!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
The Dice Pirates return in 2021! In their first foray of the new year, Matt and Ian cover three of their favorite games from the Holiday season, and discuss the upcoming Slay the Spire board game and RPG system Mörk Borg
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
This episode the Dice Pirates include the whole family! Joined again by Aaron they discuss how to choose games to play with kids, keeping everyone engaged, and provide some suggestions for last minute Christmas shopping!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
This episode hosts Ian and Matt dive into themes in board games! What makes a game "thematic"? How does theme affect gameplay? And what are some of their favorite thematic games?
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Matt and Ian return with guest star Aaron Wolfe to cover Single-player board games! They discuss this corner of the tabletop community, and cover the benefits of solo games, and suggest some great starters for new players!
- Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"