Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming Podcast

00:00:00 Intro 00:04:30 Music Talk 00:06:30 Appliance Malfunctions 00:10:00 Discord Conversations 00:12:00 Miniature Market Discussion [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/] 00:16:15 Taste Buds 00:22:30 Portal Games [https://shopportalgames.com/] 00:24:00 Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Besties Bakeoff Card Game 00:30:30 Cyclades: Legendary Edition [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/cyclades-legendary-edition-shcyc01en.html] 00:46:00 Gametoppers LLC [https://www.gametoppersllc.com/] 00:48:15 Rajas of the Ganges: Cards & Karma 00:54:15 SWU Update 00:57:00 Switch 2 Attempts 01:03:15 Hubworld: Aidalon [https://gamefound.com/en/projects/earthborne-games/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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

00:00:00 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Intro – it is a long one 00:11:30 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Technology in Sports 00:16:30 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Health Discussion 00:20:30 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Coyote vs ACME 00:22:00 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Video Game Hall of Fame 00:29:45 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Game Toppers LLC [https://www.gametoppersllc.com/] 00:31:30 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Great Western Trail: El Paso [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/great-western-trail-el-paso-esg50190en.html] 00:48:00 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Solstis [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/solstis-lum067so.html] 00:54:00 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Portal Games [https://shopportalgames.com/] 00:57:00 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Kraftwagen: Age of Engineering [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/kraftwagen-age-engineering-awgaw23kae.html] 01:14:30 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Miniature Market [https://miniature-market.sjv.io/xkNPev] 01:16:30 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letter [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/arkham-horror-lovecraft-letter-zmgllf0101en.html] 01:21:00 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] SWU Update 01:28:30 [https://rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/#] E-Win Racing Chairs [https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1132063&u=3016595&m=77287&urllink=&afftrack=] 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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [https://restorationgames.com/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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [https://shopportalgames.com/] 00:28:00 Nova Era [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/nova-era-cmnnve001.html] 00:51:30 Top Tier [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/top-tier-ibctt1.html] 00:57:00 Miniature Market [https://miniature-market.sjv.io/xkNPev] 00:58:00 Bebop [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/bebop-btw-bbp.html] 01:10:00 Architects of Amytis [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/architects-amytis-lbjaoa01en.html] 01:18:00 Game Toppers LLC [https://www.gametoppersllc.com/home.html] 01:2100 Star Wars Unlimited [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/searchresults/?q=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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]