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Rolling Dice and Taking Names is a podcast where two seasoned tabletop gamers have discussions about board games, RPGs, and miniatures that are entertaining and informative to casual gamers and experienced hobbyists alike. The level of conversation would be similar to friends sitting around the kitc…

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming Podcast

Charlotte, North Carolina


    • May 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 373 EPISODES

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    The Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming Podcast is a fantastic board game podcast hosted by Marty and Tony, who are not only great hosts but also long-time friends. Their chemistry and banter create an enjoyable atmosphere that keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. What sets this podcast apart is their ability to seamlessly mix in discussions about topics adjacent to board games, such as lawncare and southern cooking. The Taste Buds segment adds a fun twist by introducing new snacks and drinks that listeners may not have heard of before, making this podcast a unique experience for any board game enthusiast. Additionally, the hosts' genuine friendship shines through in their conversations, providing an authentic and relatable dynamic.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its diverse range of topics. While it primarily focuses on board games, Marty and Tony often delve into other subjects such as food, movies, and even lawnmowers. This variety keeps the episodes fresh and entertaining, appealing to listeners who may not necessarily play the types of games discussed. The Five-Minute Initiatives and Flying Squirrels segments provide quick insights into different board games, while the longer reviews offer more detailed analysis for those seeking a deeper understanding of gameplay and strategies. Furthermore, the frequent industry guests highlight the hosts' connections within the board game community.

    However, one potential downside of this podcast is that it occasionally goes off-topic from board games for extended periods of time. While some listeners enjoy these diversions into unrelated subjects like lawncare or food, others may prefer a more focused discussion solely on board games. Additionally, while Marty and Tony's camaraderie adds charm to the show, it can sometimes lead to tangents that may distract from the main content.

    In conclusion, The Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming Podcast is a must-listen for any modern board game enthusiast looking for an entertaining and informative podcast. Although it delves into various topics beyond board games at times, the hosts' engaging and relatable conversations make each episode enjoyable. With its mix of quick game reviews, in-depth discussions, and entertaining banter, this podcast stands out as a fun and informative source of board game content.



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    Episode 350: Cyclades, Rajas of the Ganges: Cards & Karma, Strawberry Shortcake

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 67:39


    00:00:00 Intro00:04:30 Music Talk00:06:30 Appliance Malfunctions00:10:00 Discord Conversations00:12:00 Miniature Market Discussion00:16:15 Taste Buds00:22:30 Portal Games00:24:00 Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Besties Bakeoff Card Game00:30:30 Cyclades: Legendary Edition00:46:00 Gametoppers LLC00:48:15 Rajas of the Ganges: Cards & Karma00:54:15 SWU Update00:57:00 Switch 2 Attempts01:03:15 Hubworld: Aidalon We've been on an absolute whirlwind of recording episodes, and I can practically hear y'all shouting, “What the heck, make it stop!” Trust me, I get it—it feels like we're popping up in your podcast queue nonstop. But here's the deal: we've had some special releases in between our regular shows, so while it may seem like we're flooding your feed, it's all in the name of keeping things exciting. Or so we tell ourselves. This time, we dove into a true classic that recently got a well-deserved facelift—Cyclades. Originally released in 2009, it was one of those gems we missed before board games became a staple in our lives. And wow, the production quality is nothing short of stunning. For those who picked up the deluxe components, I bet you weren't disappointed. Now, let me be honest—this game exposed my weaknesses in a way I didn't see coming. It wasn't the game's fault; it was mine. But hey, maybe that's a sign of a solid strategy game—one that lays bare where you struggle and pushes you to improve. If you were a fan of the classic and have a well-loved, slightly worn-out copy sitting on your shelf, it might be time to snag this refreshed edition and bring Cyclades back to the table in all its glory. Thanks for listening and appreciate all the support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Special Episode: Screening, Streaming or Steaming 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 89:37


    One of our favorite traditions—and guilty pleasures—is diving into upcoming movie reviews with our good friends Dan and Chris. Let's be honest, Marty needs some insightful voices on the show, or else it'd just be me listening to him ramble about movies (and trust me, that's a whole experience on its own). After all the fun banter, we move on to the real competition—drafting our predictions for which films will dominate the box office. If you've got the time, we'd love to hear your thoughts over on our Discord channel! Thanks for tuning in, and we'll be back to gaming in the next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 349: Great Western Trail: El Paso, Kraftwagen, Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letter, Solstis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 91:57


    00:00:00 Intro – it is a long one 00:11:30 Technology in Sports 00:16:30 Health Discussion 00:20:30 Coyote vs ACME 00:22:00 Video Game Hall of Fame 00:29:45 Game Toppers LLC 00:31:30 Great Western Trail: El Paso 00:48:00 Solstis 00:54:00 Portal Games 00:57:00 Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering 01:14:30 Miniature Market 01:16:30 Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letter 01:21:00 SWU Update 01:28:30 E-Win Racing Chairs Board games have a magical way of transporting us to different worlds—whether we're managing cattle in the American frontier, navigating mountains, or engineering automobiles. Today, let's dive into three fascinating board games that offer unique themes and strategic gameplay: Great Western Trail: El Paso, Solstice, and Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering The new GWT is a streamlined version that, in our opinion, is a good way to get people into the game. Solstice allows for two players to battle it out in a heavy luck driven game. Kraftwagen is a redesign of the original that is a historical economic game that places players in the shoes of automobile pioneers, balancing technological progress with financial strategy. Each of these games offers something distinct—Great Western Trail is a immersive ranching journey in El Paso, Solstice is a luck-balanced strategic battle, and Kraftwagen takes players into the exciting world of automotive innovation. Whether you're an experienced gamer looking for your next challenge or a newcomer exploring different themes, these three titles showcase the beauty and variety of board game design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 348: Rank'em with Justin and Rob from Restoration Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 76:02


    00:00:00 Intro to Rank'em 00:01:30 Question 1 – Bread 00:11:50 Restoration Games Updates 00:11:30 Starcraft Miniature Games 00:19:45 Question 2 – Sports Ball 00:32:00 Restoration Convention News 00:36:00 Question 3 – Monsters 00:41:30 Restoration – Battle Monsters 01:01:00 Question 4 – Conquerors 01:08:15 Outro Join us as we chat with Rob and Justin from Restoration Games to dive into the exciting world of reviving classic board games. But that's not all—there's a twist! We challenge them to a lively game of Rank'em, where we present three items, and they rank them in any order they choose. The fun doesn't stop there—together, we'll debate, defend, and dissect whether their rankings hit the mark or missed the mark entirely. We also get to hear all about their new game coming to Kickstarter called Battle Monsters. This is a reimplement of Battle Masters from 1992. Battle Masters was originally themed as an army of Good battling again an army of evil. The game had a huge footprint and miniatures and we hear how Restoration is bringing it back. If you liked this version of Rank'em, please leave comments over in our Discord Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 347: Nova Era, Bebop, Architects of Amytis, Top Tier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 86:33


    00:02:00 Intro 00:06:30 Thoughts on Feast of Hemlock Vale 00:09:30 Dice Driven Euros 00:11:30 Starcraft Miniature Games 00:17:00 Pickleball Elbow 00:21:00 Taste Buds 00:25:30 Portal Games 00:28:00 Nova Era 00:51:30 Top Tier 00:57:00 Miniature Market 00:58:00 Bebop 01:10:00 Architects of Amytis 01:18:00 Game Toppers LLC 01:2100 Star Wars Unlimited Update We are back again for another riveting episode of RDTN. But there is a surprise in this episode, there is somewhat a theme with the games we played. We are going to be talking about dice driven euros, meaning a euro with dice. Okay, that could have gone without saying. Not all games we talk about are euro dice, so don't miss those discussions as well. When you get a chance after listening to the episode, we would appreciate taking the time over at Boardgamegeek and giving us a vote for best podcast. Thank you in advance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 346: Tales of Arthurian Knights, Video Game Champion, Pyramido Forgotten Treasures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 86:52


    00:02:00 Intro 00:11:00 Forbidden Visions of Lucious Galloway 00:14:00 Tony's Travels 00:17:30 East India Companies Giveaway 00:19:30 Pencil Fights 00:23:30 Risky Play 00:27:00 Taste Buds 00:32:00 Miniature Market Ad 00:33:30 Tales of Arthurian Knights 00:47:00 Pyramido Forgotten Treasures 00:53:30 Game Toppers Ad 00:55:00 Video Game Champion 01:10:30 Portal Games Ad 01:12:00 Outro Tony's back from his and it's been a while since we've been the mics, so we are a little rough around the edges. Ok, so that's not different that usual. We got some to tell you about plus a new Taste Buds. And don't forget to enter our contest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 345: Black Forest, Azul Duel, East India Companies, Emerald Skulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 91:24


    00:02:00 Intro 00:15:30 Comic Hunters with the McRee's 00:17:30 General Orders Giveaway 00:19:00 Portal Games Ad 00:20:30 East India Companies 00:47:00 Emerald Skulls 00:53:00 Game Toppers Ad 00:57:00 Black Forest 01:15:30 Miniature Market Ad 01:17:00 Azul Duel 01:27:00 Outro We're back a hot new Rosenburg game, a new flavor of Azul, a dice betting game and surprise market game that no one is talking about. Plus we are giving away a copy of General Orders! To enter join our Discord channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 344: 10th Annual Squirrelly Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 49:02


    00:05:30 Intro 00:05:30 It's in the Cards 00:08:00 Best Family Game 00:11:30 Best coop 00:15:00 Historical Game 00:18:0 “It's Alive!” (New edition, re-release) 00:23:00 Commercials 00:27:0 This Game has Bling (top production) 00:30:00 The Ignacy Award 00:33:00 Just the two of us 00:37:30 Pass the Advil 00:41:30 Game of the Year – Tony 00:44:30 Game of the Year – Marty It's time for our 10th Annual Squirrelly awards! We look at our top games of 2024. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year is a little different. Let us know what your favorite games are over in our Discord Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 343: Altay, SETI, Hispania, Rainbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 69:37


    00:03:00 Intro 00:03:00 Tantrum Con 00:15:00 Game Toppers 00:16:00 Altay: Dawn of Civilization 00:32:00 Hispania 00:38:30 Miniature Market 00:40:00 Seti 00:53:30 Portal Games 00:55:00 Rainbow 01:04:00 Ewin Chairs 01:18:00 Outro We are talking about so really big thinking games in this episode with Seti and Altay. Seti has been on the hot list for awhile and during a convention where we had no interruptions in our play time, we got it to the table. Up front, this is one of those games where the actions are easy to understand on a players turn, but all the little stuff takes the time to explain. Then when playing the game, you have to concentrate on how it will all go together based on the cards you have acquired. Lots to plan out, time crunch to beat other players to certain goals and you can't do it all which is a common theme in this game. Altay was fresh when it came to a deck building game and one that we all enjoyed when it was on the table. It can promote a little pile on during the game, but that is when other players need to come to the rescue of the player that is getting beat upon. If you are not a friend of strong conflict in deck builders, then this may not be the game for you. We have been fortunate enough to have the chance to play Prey and now Rainbow card games from All Play. Love this well thought out games and different takes on proper trick-taking games. With Rainbow, playing up to six is what sold me on this game because tough to find games that do trick taking well with six. Thanks for listening and be ready for our annual award show that is coming up soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 342: Beyond the Horizon, Arcs, Chu Han, Moving Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 80:23


    00:02:00 Intro 00:04:00 Dice & Diversions 00:08:00 First Impressions 00:13:00 Wheels on the Bus 00:22:00 Miniature Market 00:24:00 Chu Han 00:28:00 Beyond the Horizon 00:44:00 Portal Games 00:46:00 Moving Wild 00:51:00 Arcs 01:11:00 Game Toppers 01:13:00 E-Win Chairs 01:16:00 Outro We got to attend Dice & Diversions this month and the drive was worth it. The location was great, and the gamers were so well taken care of by the team that if you are in the Southeast, consider going next year. The date for 2026 hasn't been announced as they work on contracts with hotels, but just know it will be in the first quarter. There was plenty to do if you are into board games or RPGs with plenty of opportunities to join others as people were continuously looking for players. One of the games we played was a re-implement of one we played many moons ago that I really enjoyed. Beyond the Horizon uses similar mechanics found in Beyond the Sun, but it is its own game and should be judged as such. We compare the two in this episode and found that the mechanics in one we enjoyed more than the other. I think for people that have played both, your playstyle will help you determine which you like more. For me, Beyond the Horizon is more my style with the map versus the space majority control board. Thanks for listening and appreciate all the support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 341: Ethnos, Metal Gear Solid, Mezen, Fellowship of the Ring - Trick Taking Game, Catan New Energies, Prey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 105:40


    00:02:00 Intro 00:10:00 School Pizza 00:16:00 Risk AD 2210 00:21:00 Flip 7 00:24:00 Catan: New Energies 00:32:00 Cabanga! 00:35:00 Portal Games 00:37:00 Mezen 00:44:00 Ethnos 01:08:00 Game Toppers 01:09:00 Fellowship of the Ring: Trick Taking Game 01:15:00 Metal Gear Solid 01:31:00 Prey 01:37:00 Miniature Market 01:38:00 Outro We understand that with the new embedded ads, the time stamps are a bit off. Unfortunately, we can't guess how long some of the ads are, so we are going to give you approximate times on when things are happening on the show. We will continue to look for solutions and appreciate you hanging in there with us. We got in some family game time over the holidays and we share our experiences. I got in some heavier games with Risk AD 2210 and Catan, New Energies, while Marty enjoyed leisure time with the family. Very happy with Risk because I went into the game with concerns. Thought for sure that this game would be just another version of Risk with little added pieces here and there. But it wasn't. Yes, it did come down to dice rolls, but that is Risk you take in this game. Unfortunately, many of the games we discussed are out of stock at Miniature Market. This is where their notification system on restock works really well, so be sure to take advantage on something you may want. Cons are starting up and the next time we are back, we will be discussing Dice and Diversion down in Atlanta, GA. Man, just hope it is going to be warmer this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 340: Minos Dawn of the Bronze Age, Res Arcana Duo, Runemasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 76:53


    00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30 Trans Siberian Orchestra 00:15:00 Gamegenic Token Silo XL 00:18:10 Jolly Youtube Channel 00:19:50 Imperial Miners on Steam 00:22:00 Steam Games 00:24:00 Mind Map 00:27:10 Gametoppers LLC 00:28:55 Res Arcana Duo 00:34:10 Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age 00:56:50 Miniature Market 00:57:50 Runemasters 01:02:00 Portal Games 01:03:25 Outro We are coming out of the gate almost hot for 2025. We got a very solid Board & Dice game to the table prior to the holiday break called Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age. This game is like other Board & Dice euros where you really need a plan going into your turn knowing all so well that it is going to be modified at some point. So, you better have a Plan B ready to go. There is a twist to the dice drafting where you need higher numbers move you up a track, but higher numbers also mean you end up possibly not getting all the actions you want because you get bumped by lower numbers. However, you never loose out on doing the action which is nice. Lots going on with this game, so as with similar games, you can't do it all. Thanks for putting up with us through 2024 and we hope your 2025 is off to a good start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 339: Stephens, Diluvium, boop the Halls, Vegetable Stock, Milkman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 100:37


    00:00:48 Intro 00:06:47 Comic Hunters 00:12:25 Outpouring – Thank you 00:18:03 Top Nine Games 2004 00:24:10 Pickleball 00:28:55 Miniature Market 00:30:25 Vegetable Stock 00:36:38 Diluvium 00:50:40 Milkman 00:55:50 Gametoppers LLC 00:57:15 Stephens 01:10:54 boop the Halls 01:21:26 Portal Games 01:22:41 Star Wars Unlimited News 01:34:35 Outro Yes we have been around for twelve years and there is nothing stopping us now. Well, server crashes, hacking of the site, strife among hosts, those might but we are still here. I wondered if we would make it to 10 years, but we are just now hitting our stride. Really interesting games in this episode, especially Diluvium. If you get a chance, give this one a play. Thanks for all the support over the many years, we really do appreciate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 338: Battalion: War of the Ancients, Thunder Road: Carnival of Chaos, Yro, Castle Combo, The Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 86:59


    00:00:30 Intro 00:09:34 Arkham Horror LCG Midwinter Gala 00:12:00 Star Wars Unlimited 00:15:43 Altered 00:16:55 Toy Hall of Fame Winners 00:20:30 Oh Christmas Tree 00:25:18 Gas Can Rant Part 2 00:27:27 Taste Buds 00:32:02 Gametoppers LLC 00:33:38 Battalion: War of the Ancients 00:53:15 Thunder Road: Carnival of Chaos 00:58:04 Portal Games 00:59:10 Yro and Castle Combo 01:11:46 The Lie 01:17:17 Miniature Market 01:19:44 Outro Hope those that celebrated the recent holiday had an enjoyable and were able to get some board gaming in with the family during that time. Seldom do we get two similar games to the table at the same time, but we did for this episode. Both Yro and Castle Combo are very similar in style and mechanic, so it was nice for us to be able to compare to games against one another. The new Thunder Road expansion is out and this expansion takes you out of the wasteland and into the Demolition Derby arena where more chaos will reign. Maybe that is why they called in Carnival of Chaos. Since there is no finish line, it is nice that there is a “timer” to help end the game and not just wait on elimination of everyone but one player. Finally, there is a look behind the curtain as you will experience the pain that Marty goes through in trying to explain a game to me. We have all had the experience where the game isn't clicking or you are explaining the game and you get nothing but blank stares back. Well, you get to experience it in RDTN style during our discussion of Battalion: War of the Ancients. Thanks for listening and see you during the anniversary show next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 337: Mistborn Deckbuilding Game, Resuregence, Top Tile Laying Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 84:28


    00:00:30 Intro 00:04:30 Hegemony Again 00:15:35 Trekking the World 00:20:00 Pagan Expansions 00:22:30 Battalion: War of the Ancients 00:25:13 Taste Buds 00:29:27 Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall 00:32:32 Resurgence 00:45:47 Miniature Market 00:47:41 Top Tile Laying Games 00:55:12 Portal Games 00:56:47 Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game 01:13:57 Gametoppers LLC 01:15:31 Grocery Store 01:19:30 Ewin Chairs (Use RDTN Code) It has been brought to my attention that the timestamps are off ever so slightly and that this is due to these commercials that are being injected into the episode. I do not know how long they are or how many. We are trying to come up with a way to manage this, but until then, the times are maybe 30 seconds to a minute off. Here are the top tile laying games as we discussed in the show. Appreciate you listening and be sure to join the Discord channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 336: Hegemony, White Castle Matcha, Dungeon Kart, Top games of 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 88:54


    00:00:30 Intro 00:02:41 BooBQ 00:09:51 Bottle Imp 00:12:31 Today's Gas Can 00:16:38 Aconyte: Herald of Ruin 00:18:51 Guild Wars 2: Mad King Thorn 00:21:23 Arkham Horror RPG 00:23:45 Hubworld: Aidalon 00:26:30 Ramblings 00:28:50 2003 Game Review 00:33:32 Kinfire Chronicles: Night's Fall 00:36:22 Dungeon Kart 00:41:55 Gametoppers LLC 00:43:52 Hegemony 01:09:13 Miniature Market 01:11:13 White Castle Matcha 01:18:00 Portal Games 01:19:18 Outro Only three games in this episode and one of them is an expansion. So, you thought it would be a short episode? Nope, we make up for this in our extended, over the top discussion on Hegemony. Don't be scared by this game and the length. It is one of those games that just flowed and was easy to understand. Admit that each faction is different, but not to the point that you sit there and say that you have no idea what is going on with them. You can see how it all comes together in my opinion. Looking to play a Mario Kart style game on the tabletop, then give Dungeon Kart a try. Little too chaotic for me and Marty and that might just be we are enjoying the simpler racing games. We appreciate what the game is pulling off and if you want that mayhem on the table, then give this a try Thanks for listening and appreciate the support as always. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 335: Daitoshi, Windmill Valley, Lord of the Ring Duel, Bottle Imp, Imperial Miners Aztecs vs Weirdlings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 73:08


    00:00:30 Intro 00:04:13 ELO 00:06:46 Clarification Again 00:08:57 Dune: War for Arrakis 00:14:23 Portal Games 00:15:50 Lord of the Rings Duel 00:23:00 Daitoshi 00:37:27 Miniature Market 00:38:45 Imperial Miners: Aztecs and the Weirdlings 00:43:17 Windmill Valley 00:56:32 Gametoppers LLC 00:57:47 Bottle Imp 01:04:15 Astlibra Gaiden 01:06:30 Outro Another episode… that is right. This time it is about games, the reason you come and listen. Or maybe I am wrong. Maybe you come and listen because of the lawn care tips or the surgery stories. Hey, someone we know actually listened just for the gall bladder story. Plenty of games to get to in this episode, so enjoy and hopefully we will provide some entertainment value for you time spent listening to the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 334: 2024 Summer Movie Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 58:13


    The box office of the summer of 2024 had some big hits and major flops. Dan Patriss and Chris Kirkman come back on the show to talk about the movies we saw and discuss the results of our summer movie draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Episode 333: War Machine, Galactic Renaissance, Infiltraitors, Toy Hall of Fame Inductees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 77:34


    00:00:30 Intro 00:06:30 Charlie Hustle - RIP 00:07:50 Mega Moose Con 00:10:12 Dynamic Sponsors 00:14:28 More Surgery 00:17:35 Taste Buds 00:23:43 Miniature Market 00:24:56 Galactic Renaissance 00:37:50 Game Toppers LLC 00:39:19 Toy Hall of Fame Nominees 00:52:56 Infiltrators 00:59:20 Portal Games 01:01:10 Manhattan Project: War Machine 01:11:24 Outro There's nothing quite like spending a full day at Mega Moose Con, diving into a variety of games and sparking lively conversations. With different styles of games to offer, we had to constantly shift our thought processes as we moved from one game to the next. Of course, there was also a bit of a difference of opinion with the RDTN staff on one particular game. But hey, you can't please everyone all the time! And it is time for us to talk about the Toy Hall of Fame nominees. Be sure to post your thoughts on this year's nominees over in our Discord Channel.

    RDTN Episode 332: Foundations of Metropolis, Forges of Ravenshire, Pagan, The Gang, Flip 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 85:33


    00:00:00 Intro 00:02:10 Tony's Gallbladder 00:09:30 CRTs are heavy! 00:14:50 French Quarter 00:20:25 Top Games of 2002 00:24:00 Gametoppers LLC 00:26:30 Flip 7 00:29:35 Foundations of Metropolis 00:40:50 Portal Games 00:42:45 The Gang 00:47:35 Pagan 01:00:35 Miniature Market 01:02:05 Forges of Ravenshire 01:17:37 Outro In this episode we cover some of the hot games we saw at Gen Con. We also look back at the top games of 2002. And Tony misses game night because he and his gallbladder couldn't get a long

    RDTN Episode 331 - Undaunted 2200 Callisto, Middle Ages, Barbarian Kingdoms, Nunatak, Cover your Assets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 85:34


    00:00:00 Intro 00:02:15 Labor Day Activities 00:06:15 Blank Slate Challenge 00:09:30 Tower Up 00:10:25 Nature 00:13:40 Cosmere RPG KS ends 00:16:50 Top Games 2001 00:16:57 Favorites from 2000 00:19:40 Portal Games 00:20:45 Middle Ages 00:31:20 Nunatak 00:37:35 Miniature Market 00:38:50 Undaunted 2200 Callisto 00:50:20 Gametoppers LLC 00:51:45 Cover Your Assets 00:55:30 Barbarian Kingdoms 01:12:29 Outro Euro games, card games, dudes on a map, and games with new themes. We go it all in this episode. Plus we take a look back at the hot games from 2001.

    RDTN Episode 330: Bonanza of 5 Minute Initiatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 79:15


    adminIntro Day One Fast Food Ordering You are hacked Day in Court Hacking Again UniVersus: Attack on Titan Favorites from 2000 Miniature Market Stalk Exchange Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland […] The post RDTN Episode 330: Bonanza of 5 Minute Initiatives first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 329: Gen Con 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 104:40


    Tony McReeIntro Day One Baseball Game Setting Up the Booth D&D 50th Party Asmodee Release Event Lucky Duck Release Event Hatchette Release Event Long Line Time Gametoppers Day Two Fantasy Flight […] The post RDTN Episode 329: Gen Con 2024 first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 328: Rock Hard 1977, Mandalorian Adventures, River of Gold, Evenfall, Footsteps of Marie Curie, Open Season, Kronologic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 118:18


    adminIntro SFGE Arkham Horror RPG Restoration: TMNT Taste Buds Portal Games The Mandalorian Adventures Kronologic Miniature Market Rock Hard 1977 In the Footsteps of Marie Curie Gametoppers Evenfall Open Season […] The post RDTN Episode 328: Rock Hard 1977, Mandalorian Adventures, River of Gold, Evenfall, Footsteps of Marie Curie, Open Season, Kronologic first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 327: Star Tycoon, Cities, Landmarks and SWU: Shadows of the Galaxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 84:24


    Tony McReeIntro Holiday Adventures Slingz Rehash of Old Games Taste Buds Miniature Market Star Tycoon Cities Gametoppers LLC Landmarks Portal Games Star Wars Unlimited Gamegenic There are many games about manipulating […] The post RDTN Episode 327: Star Tycoon, Cities, Landmarks and SWU: Shadows of the Galaxy first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 326: AI Space Puzzle, Yokohama, Mojo, Nekojima

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 72:17


    Tony McReeIntro Warhammer: Age of Sigmar 4th Edition Iron Kingdom Sold Mojo Taste Buds Gametoppers LLC Yokohama AI Space Puzzle Portal Games Has the Golden Age passed Nekojima Miniature Market Video […] The post RDTN Episode 326: AI Space Puzzle, Yokohama, Mojo, Nekojima first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 325: Charioteer, Rallyman Dirt, Heat, Sandbag, Agueda

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 80:13


    adminIntro Movie Talk Squirrel Moment Define rolling Taste Buds Gametoppers LLC Rallyman Dirt Miniature Market Sandbag Charioteer Agueda Heat: Heavy Rain Portal Games Final Racing Thoughts Racing board games ignite […] The post RDTN Episode 325: Charioteer, Rallyman Dirt, Heat, Sandbag, Agueda first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 324: Sunrise, Donut Shop, Squirrels – The Card Game, Granblue Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 99:33


    Tony McReeIntro Strike Tournament Updated Move Story Update Southern Fried Gaming Expo Tokaido Duo Taste Buds Miniature Market Skyrise Portal Games Squirrels: The Card Game Donut Shop Gametoppers LLC Granblue Fantasy […] The post RDTN Episode 324: Sunrise, Donut Shop, Squirrels – The Card Game, Granblue Fantasy first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 323: Path of Civilization, Sunrise Lane, Mind Map, Compile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024


    adminIntro Marty's Move Easter Egg in Ep 322 Cheerwine Festival Strike Tournament Info My City Roll & Draw Episode Title Stats Portal Games Sunrise Lane Path of Civilization Compile Gametoppers […] The post RDTN Episode 323: Path of Civilization, Sunrise Lane, Mind Map, Compile first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 322: Vijayanagara, Lunar Rush, Unmatched: Slings & Arrows, Vampire Village, Tangram City, Pass Pass, Tetrarchia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 80:03


    Tony McReeIntro Tangram City Lunar Rush Game Toppers LLC Unmatched: Slings & Arrows Vampire Village Pass Pass Miniature Market Vijayanagara Tetrarchia Portal Star Wars Unlimited Update If spatial relations are not […] The post RDTN Episode 322: Vijayanagara, Lunar Rush, Unmatched: Slings & Arrows, Vampire Village, Tangram City, Pass Pass, Tetrarchia first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 321 – Sand, Finding Atlantis, Dabba Walla, Espana 1936, Pick A Pen Gardens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 80:34


    Tony McReeIntro Stress Test College Exams Pick a Pen: Gardens Espana 1936 BGG Ratings Taste Buds Miniature Market Sand Finding Atlantis Portal Games Dabba Walla Gametoppers LLC Outro Welcome back from […] The post RDTN Episode 321 – Sand, Finding Atlantis, Dabba Walla, Espana 1936, Pick A Pen Gardens first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 320 – Screening, Streaming, or Steaming – Summer Movies 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 83:15


    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 […] The post RDTN Episode 320 – Screening, Streaming, or Steaming – Summer Movies 2024 first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 319: Draftosaurus, Look At the Stars, Time Division, and Iron, Blood, Snow & Mud

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 83:49


    adminIntro Tony's Trip to Spain Quoridor Pac-Man Ancient Knowledge Back to Spain Game Toppers LLC Draftosaurus Iron, Blood, Snow & Mud Portal Games Look at the Stars Miniature Market Time […] The post RDTN Episode 319: Draftosaurus, Look At the Stars, Time Division, and Iron, Blood, Snow & Mud first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 318: Barcelona, Color Field, Courtisans, Bacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 77:40


    adminIntro Song Saga Strike Tournament Update Cruise for Tony to Avoid Star Wars Unlimited Update Portal Games Bacon Barcelona Miniature Market Color Field Courtisans Game Toppers LLC Balatro Outro You […] The post RDTN Episode 318: Barcelona, Color Field, Courtisans, Bacon first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 317: Printing Press, Imperium Horizons, Xylotar, Alpujarras

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 84:18


    Tony McReeIntro Glory Days Vacation Report Star Wars Unlimited Taste Buds Miniature Market Printing Press 2015 Game of the Year Game Toppers LLC Xylotar Imperium Horizons Portal Games Alpujarras Outro Welcome […] The post RDTN Episode 317: Printing Press, Imperium Horizons, Xylotar, Alpujarras first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 316: 9th Annual Squirrelly Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 72:16


    Tony McReeTime Presenter Category Nominees Our Family Plays Games Best Family Game Blob PartySplitoMy Shelfie Dan King It's in the Cards Inside JobTrickdrawBuilders High Tantrum House Best coop Unmatched Tales to […] The post RDTN Episode 316: 9th Annual Squirrelly Awards first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 315: Star Wars Unlimited, Total Domination, Tanuki, Stonespine Architects, 7 Wonders Architects: Medals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 82:35


    Tony McReeIntro El Grande Correction I'm Not in Love is a Love Song Rule Teach PSA Altered TCG KS Game Toppers 7 Wonders Architects Medals Star Wars Unlimited Celebration Recap Stonespine […] The post RDTN Episode 315: Star Wars Unlimited, Total Domination, Tanuki, Stonespine Architects, 7 Wonders Architects: Medals first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 314: El Grande, Aqua, Anunnaki, Unboxed and Plenty More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 98:39


    Tony McReeIntro Tantrum Con Cabanga Skull King Wine Cellar Kutna Hora Tantrum Con Wrap Up King of Tokyo Think Like a Shrink Song Saga The Floor Portal Games Aqua El Grande […] The post RDTN Episode 314: El Grande, Aqua, Anunnaki, Unboxed and Plenty More first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 313: Plum Island Horror, Apiary, Unmatched – Sun’s Origin, Forest Shuffle, Lunar, Pyramidice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 81:08


    Tony McReeIntro Dice + Diversions Miniature Market Pyramidice Plum Island Horror Gametoppers LLC Lunar Apiary Unmatched: Sun's Origin Portal Games Forest Shuffle Outro If winter blues have you down this year, […] The post RDTN Episode 313: Plum Island Horror, Apiary, Unmatched – Sun's Origin, Forest Shuffle, Lunar, Pyramidice first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 312: Warhammer – The Old World, Coffee Rush Sorcerer’s Arena, Acquire, 18xx Talk, Prime Minister Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 112:48


    Tony McReeIntro Hopes & Wishes Discord Plug More Prime Minister First 18xx Game Spray Can Insulation Gametoppers LLC Acquire Coffee Rush Sorcerer's Arena Portal Games Warhammer: The Old World Miniature Market […] The post RDTN Episode 312: Warhammer – The Old World, Coffee Rush Sorcerer's Arena, Acquire, 18xx Talk, Prime Minister Again first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 311: Prime Minister, Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa, Ghosts of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 104:43


    Tony McReeIntro Charioteer Ensemble Santa's Workshop Thanks to our Listeners January Conventions Codenames Live Portal Games Prime Minister Prime Minister Revisit Gametoppers LLC Ghosts of Christmas Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa […] The post RDTN Episode 311: Prime Minister, Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa, Ghosts of Christmas first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 310: Nucleum, Santa’s Workshop, Unmatched: Tales to Amaze, Tokaido Duo, Builder’s High

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 106:48


    Tony McReeIntro – 11 Year Anniversary Free League Publishing Aconyte Books In other News Ticket To Ride – Crushed Card Scene Sports Ball Talk Sagrada Artisans Anniversary Contest Portal Games Nucleum […] The post RDTN Episode 310: Nucleum, Santa's Workshop, Unmatched: Tales to Amaze, Tokaido Duo, Builder's High first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 309: Plantagenet, The ART Project, Tesseract, Tipperary, Similo, Hitler’s Reich

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 77:48


    Tony McReeIntro – Take Two Christmas Tree Count Lawn Care Tips How To Play Videos Glass Sculpture TV Updates Episode 309a Similo Big Bomb Drop Portal Games Hitler's Reich: WW2 in […] The post RDTN Episode 309: Plantagenet, The ART Project, Tesseract, Tipperary, Similo, Hitler's Reich first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 308: Empire’s End, Race to the Rhine, Jokkmokk, Sea Salt & Paper, Borderlands, The Hunt, Sail, Faeries, Scram!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 94:15


    Tony McReeGame Toppers KS 4.0 Intro Miniature Market (Rolling10 – $10 off $75 order) Ewin Racing Chairs (RDTN – 30% off order) Scram! Sail Faeries & Magical Creatures Gamegenic Etiquette Taste […] The post RDTN Episode 308: Empire's End, Race to the Rhine, Jokkmokk, Sea Salt & Paper, Borderlands, The Hunt, Sail, Faeries, Scram! first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 307: Halloween, Ghosts Love Candy Too, Bruxelles 1893, Bark Avenue, Ensemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 89:19


    adminGame Toppers KS 4.0 Intro BooBQ Bruxelles 1893 Vanessa revisits Azul Vanessa tries Tiger & Dragon Ready Set Bet Ensemble Dubious Coffee Chat Food at BooBQ Ghost Love Candy Too […] The post RDTN Episode 307: Halloween, Ghosts Love Candy Too, Bruxelles 1893, Bark Avenue, Ensemble first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 306: Do nature themes suck?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 27:35


    adminPopular 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 […] The post RDTN Episode 306: Do nature themes suck? first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 305: Age of Innovation, Spellbook, Timeline Twist, Inheritors, Pyramido, Powerline, Senjutsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 105:22


    Tony McReeIntro MegaMoose Con Reflection Coolstuff Inc News Miniature Market Info Evil Genius vs Netflix Mt Dew Voodoo Flavor Lawn Maintenance Undaunted 2200: Callisto Azul Mini Gamegenic New Products GWT: New […] The post RDTN Episode 305: Age of Innovation, Spellbook, Timeline Twist, Inheritors, Pyramido, Powerline, Senjutsu first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 304: The White Castle, Match of the Century, Inside Job, Trickdraw, Overboss Duel, 3 Ring Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 108:17


    adminIntro Repeat Corner Sky Team with a Pilot Order of Invention One Piece Card Game Bad Things Happen 3 Ring Circus Sagrada Artisians Overboss Duel Battle Card Meeple Coffee Lorcana […] The post RDTN Episode 304: The White Castle, Match of the Century, Inside Job, Trickdraw, Overboss Duel, 3 Ring Circus first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 303: 2023 Summer Movie Recap & Draft Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 56:17


    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 […] The post RDTN Episode 303: 2023 Summer Movie Recap & Draft Results first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

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    RDTN Episode 302: General Orders WWII, Cosmoctopus, Dogfight!, RoboRally, Rome in a Day, Scope U-Boot, Ashes: Red Rains, Tiger & Dragon, Romi Rami

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 87:24


    Tony McReeIntro All Blown Up Sir E-Win Game Chair Repeat Corner Portal Games General Orders Miniature Market Five Minute Begins Now Romi Rami (5MI) Cosmotopus (5MI) Rome in a Day (5MI) […] The post RDTN Episode 302: General Orders WWII, Cosmoctopus, Dogfight!, RoboRally, Rome in a Day, Scope U-Boot, Ashes: Red Rains, Tiger & Dragon, Romi Rami first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

    RDTN Episode 301: Imperial Miners, Sky Team, Disney Lorcana, Top 3 Deck Builders, CDSK

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 98:59


    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 […] The post RDTN Episode 301: Imperial Miners, Sky Team, Disney Lorcana, Top 3 Deck Builders, CDSK first appeared on Rolling Dice & Taking Names.

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