Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming Podcast

00:02:30 Introduction 00:06:00 Strike Tournament Update 00:09:15 Health Update 00:13:30 Game night Discussion 00:15:30 Game Toppers Kickstarter 5.0 [https://shop.gametoppersllc.com/] 00:17:30 Line of Fire: Burnt Moon [https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/427263/line-of-fire-burnt-moon] 00:24:30 Cretaceous Rails [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spielcraftgames/cretaceous-rails/] 00:41:30 Portal Games [https://shopportalgames.com/] 00:43:30 Looot [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/looot-gigloo-en.html]00:49:30 Miniature Market [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/?irclickid=wraxOR0cixycUnH0K5zMFVSbUksQkeRtTTg0RU0&irgwc=1] 00:51:00 Santorini: Riddle of the Sphinx [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/santorini-riddle-sphinx-expansion-rox311.html] 01:00:00 Switch 2 01:05:00 Clare Obscure: Expedition 33 LoooT, the Spieli des Jahres nominee, made it to the table recently. Now, this is a Viking-themed strategy game where players lead their clan to victory by gathering resources, capturing buildings, and expanding their empire. Just picking and placing a tile will not get you a victory, you have some decisions to make that will have you balancing risk and reward. Cretaceous Rails is not a doomed theme park like so many built with dinosaurs as the main attractions. This medium-weight euro game combines economic strategy with thematic elements, allowing players to take tourists on safari and construct a thriving dino resort where every piece in the game is a resource to be used. With careful planning and resource management, you should out-maneuver the other park operators and come away with a victory and not be eaten by the T-rex. Santorini is a beautifully designed abstract strategy game that brings Greek mythology to life and Roxley has taken the new Pantheon Edition up to new hieghts with the components. Gameplay hasn’t changed, players take on the role of gods and heroes, competing to build a majestic island of Santorini without getting trapped by the competition. And now with the coop version added to the mix, Riddle of the Sphinx, this should dust of those old copies and get the game back to the table. Thanks for listening and appreciate all the support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

00:00:00 Intro 00:02:30 Discord Debate 00:08:30 50 Years Ago 00:13:30 Gen Con Strike Tournament [https://buymeacoffee.com/rdtn/e/408683] 00:18:30 They listen?? 00:21:30 Arkham Horror Adventures RPG [https://www.edge-studio.net/games/arkham-mysteries/] 00:23:30 D&D Dungeon Software – it is gone 00:25:30 Portal Games 00:27:30 Pathfinder Dice Conquest [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/pathfinder-dice-conquest-wzk87522.html] 00:31:30 Calimala [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/calimala-retail-version-acg082.html] 00:46:00 Miniature Market [https://miniature-market.sjv.io/xkNPev] 00:48:00 Skyjo [https://www.miniaturemarket.com/searchresults/?q=skyjo] 00:53:30 The Floor 01:00:00 Outro We revisited a game from back in the early days of RDTN called Calimala thanks to the reprint by Alley Cat Games. Using a unique action-selection system, players produce and deliver cloth while contributing to the construction and decoration of the city’s buildings. The game features dynamic scoring phases and strategic planning as you carefully plan out every turn. We enjoyed it then, but how about now? Sometimes we will find those games that are just so basic and fun that we wonder how we missed them back in the day. That is the case for Skyjo, where players aim to have the lowest score by the end of the game. Each player starts with a grid of face-down cards and must carefully swap, reveal, and discard cards to minimize their total points. This is the game wish I had as my daughter aged to replace Rat-a-tat Cat. Thanks for listening and be sure to grab your Strike Gen Con Tickets if you are headed to Gen Con this year. Head over to Buy Me a Moon Pie [https://buymeacoffee.com/rdtn/e/408683] to purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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]