In Episode 52 of Bards of the Board, we set our sights on the stars with Stella, the strategic, word-association game set in the beloved Dixit universe. Using the familiar dreamlike art Dixit fans love, Stella asks players to read the table, take risks, and see how closely their thinking aligns with everyone else’s.

We break down how Stella plays, what makes it different from classic Dixit, and whether its push-your-luck scoring and shared word prompts create memorable moments—or frustrating ones. Is Stella the perfect next step for Dixit fans? Does it shine as a party game, or is it better suited for a more thoughtful group?

As always, we dig into the fun factor, accessibility, replayability, and who this game is really for. If you’re a fan of word games, light strategy, or the Dixit art style, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

You can find Stella for yourself at:
https://amzn.to/3ND92o3

Jason and Robbie have the goal of introducing non-gamers to the amazing world of tabletop gaming. With over 35 years of modern board gaming experience, we strive to open newer gamers to a variety of games that may be fun and exciting for them. Whether it’s the theme, mechanics, or length of the game, we hope to demystify the negative stigma that often accompanies tabletop gaming and help players realize the tabletop gaming world is for everyone!

We hope you accompany us on this journey … and join us at the table!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:27 What We've Been Playing
25:00 Stella
53:00 Cookie Scale
58:22 Final Thoughts