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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

The Dice Pirates return to cover some of their favorite pattern making games! It’s a throwback to the old days as Matt and Ian set sail without Aaron, and debut a new game, Ruined Recaps!   [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:00] Matt responds to a rant about too many solo games! [00:08:20] Ian breaks down the newly available Castles of Burgundy Special Edition [00:17:00] Ruined Recaps makes its debut! [00:22:18] The crew jumps into three of their favorite pattern building games [00:25:40] Ian...

The news is back! After our hiatus there is a lot to cover, so Aaron and Ian break down the new Gen Con safety requirements, yet another Azul variant, and FFG hitting a big milestone!   RELEASES   Portal Games newest title Batman: Everybody Lies sees players taking on the roles of iconic characters with unique hidden agendas and ways of gathering information https://shopportalgames.com/products/batman-everybody-lies   WizKids rereleasing 2021 Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee Fantasy...

After an impromptu hiatus, the crew are back to discuss some small box games with big box fun! Tune in this week to hear about one publisher getting into some hot water for severely underestimating shipping costs, the surprising popularity of a particular fiddly game, and Matt finally plays a modern “classic”.   [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:14] Aaron brings up the Marvel Zombies shipping crisis [00:07:15] Ian goes off script on the soapbox, wondering why so many people like...

Jump into the longest news episode yet, as Ian and Aaron break down all the new Wizards of the Coast news, Stonemaier's new Viticulture expansion, and Fantasy Flight Games surprising new announcement!   RELEASES   Wizards of the Coast announce two highly anticipated returning settings for 5E, Dragonlance and...

This week, the crew go deep in a discussion of the art of the teach. We talk about some admittedly weird anniversary game releases, how stars are really just like us, and the essential do’s and dont’s of sharing your favorite hobby with the people you love.    [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:55] Ian climbs on the soapbox to try and figure out just who Agricola 15 is actually for [00:10:35] Matt shares how he was able to manifest Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition into existence [00:18:41] The...

The news is here again, and Ian and Aaron break down the new FFG expansions, Reiner Knizia turtle games, and the new Castles of Burgundy kickstarter!   RELEASES   Luma Imports releasing Garden Nation, an area control game from publisher Bombyx https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50872/luma-imports-will-release-garden-nation   Asmodee will handle retail release for Kickstarter hit Canvas https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50859/canvas-comes-u-s-retail   New Reiner Knizia title...

This week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron are joined by special guest Dani Standring to talk about some of our favorite 2 player games! We get into some industry talk, whether two player modes should even be included in some titles, and tease a future episode.   [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:54] Dani tells us about her journey into board games [00:02:06] Dani gives us a little peek behind the curtains of GAMA [00:06:56] Matt tells an absolutely toe-curling story (content warning: bad board game...

It's time for the news once again, as Aaron and Ian dive into new Marvel themed games, Knizia losing his spots on the top 100 of BGG, and Villainous selling like hotcakes!   Releases   New Marvel themed edition of Fantasy Realms, called Marvel Remix, published by WizKids https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-remix-wizkids-card-game/   Anthology of 13 stand-alone adventures titled Journeys through the Radiant Citadel from Wizards of the Coast. Written by a team of PoC, a first for...

This week, the crew are joined by Dice Pirate Tori to discuss Stonemaier Games’ latest release, Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest! Tune in to hear some grumpy game reviews, a brief history lesson on Ancient Egypt, and whether all player counts are valid for every game.    [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:42] Matt gives his impressions on Ankh [00:08:55] Tori drops some actual knowledge about Ankh [00:12:34] Ian brings the heat in this week’s installation of Bitter Board Gamers [00:19:26]...

The news keeps coming and this week Aaron and Ian discuss the new Stonemaier game, even more Villainous expansions, and Renegade Games re-releasing Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done.   Releases   Funko to release Rear Window, base on Hitchcock film https://funkogames.com/games/rear-window-game/   Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest pre-orders available https://stonemaiergames.com/games/libertalia/   Sleeping Gods Sequel, Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies...

This week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron take a deep dive into the card slinging world of deck builders! Tune in to hear us take on silky smooth segues, silly board game rules, and a deliciously spicy take about digital versus physical board games   [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:21] Matt gives us his thoughts on a recent first time play of Robinson Crusoe [00:07:39] Ian gives us a big run down on some tiny games [00:10:03] The crew discuss the joys of silly first player rules [00:16:09] Matt...

It's a bite-sized news episode this week! Aaron and Ian break down the new Dying Light board game announcement, the As d'Or game awards winners, and a new cooperative Catan expansion!   Releases   Avalon Hill teases 3rd edition of Betrayal at House on the Hill  https://mobile.twitter.com/avalonhill/status/1496203722350903302?s=21   Glass Cannon Unplugged to release Dying Light: The Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuR44zkkYLQ   Azul designer Michael Kiesling to release...

We’re back baby! After a short bout with scurvy, Matt, Ian, and Aaron are gathered around to once again talk about our recent board game obsessions. We talk about the joys of the oft-maligned “multiplayer solitaire” games, art reflecting life, the problems with too many symbols, and more!   [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:02] Ian brings us more hot takes in this week’s Bitter Board Gamers [00:07:26] The crew ponders how much player interaction effects the fun of a game [00:13:19] Matt...

It's another week of news! Ian and Aaron return to discuss the recent Everdell for Everyone, Gale Force 9's partnership with Pathfinder, and the insane 85 hour play session to break the Guinness World Record!   Releases   Gale Force 9 partners with Paizo Publishing in a multi-year deal to publish multiple card and board games set in the Pathfinder and Starfinder universes https://www.gf9games.com/pathfinder/pathfinder-level-20/   Stonemaier to announce new “revised” edition of...