Roasted Games

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Kaz Gable and Bill Price love board games. More than that, they love board game design. The roasted games podcast is an exploration of what does and does not make a good game and the brilliance and pi... more

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How many episodes does Roasted Games have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

Roasted Games episodes:

December 16, 2019 S1E31 - Episode 131 - Jamaica Justice
The tables have turned. He that was once the judge becomes the judged. Jamaica hits the table to be deemed worthy or unworthy. This time Kaz is in the hot seat to prove the worth of this classic racing game and Bill is the skeptic to be convinced . Will he succeed? The tension is palpable. Thankfully, Jamaica is silly.
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1h 9min
December 09, 2019 S1E30 - Episode 130 - Ragusa Redemption
The time of reckoning is upon us. Scores will be settled and chits called in. Ragusa comes back to the table. Bill and Kaz replay Ragusa after a contentious attempt several weeks ago. Bill likes this game, Kaz does not. Will Bill be able to change Kaz's mind or will this game be forever banished from game-night? Exciting!
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1h
December 02, 2019 S1E29 - Episode 129 - Swing and a Miss
Bill and Kaz flip the script from last week's episode and talk about the mechanisms that just fall flat. Can these mechanisms regain to their former glory? Were they ever really that good? What is the meaning of life? Two of these questions will be answered. Well, one for sure. 42.
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1h 9min
November 25, 2019 S1E28 - Episode 128 - Guaranteed to Improve Your Mood
Surprise compliment! I think you're really great. Didn't that make your day? I hope so champ! The guys trade compliments and get into the mechanisms that make them perk up and take notice when a designer incorporates them into a game. Is player elimination and heavy take that on the list? No, no they are not. Also, your outfit is on-point today. Gotcha again!
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1h 11min
November 18, 2019 S1E27 - Episode 127 - Let's Find Some Common Ground
Sometimes a game is just contentious. The guys break down a recent play of Ragusa, a game that Bill absolutely loved, and Kaz absolutely did not love. Can their relationship be repaired? Will they ever play games again? Only time will tell.
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1h 3min
November 11, 2019 S1E26 - 126 - Give a Nice Game a Chance
Chess finally has a worthy successor! Also, an epic tale shipping woes and Kickstarter heroes. Then the guys unveil discovered secrets of the Board Game Geek rating system and go through their choices of games that deserve to be higher on that list. Research!
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1h 13min
November 04, 2019 S1E25 - Episode 125 - A Board Game Built For Two
Scaling! It's not just what's happening to your skin in the winter, it's also how well a game plays with different player counts. Go figure. Bill and Kaz discuss how some games do it really well, while others just seem to fall off a cliff at certain player counts. Then the guys breakdown their choice of games for 2-players. Head to head, baby!
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1h 3min
October 28, 2019 S1E24 - Episode 124 - Do I Feel Lucky, Punk? Well, Do I?
Luck can be infuriating in board games, but sometimes a bit of luck can take a game from good to great. The guys break down some games that take the press your luck mechanism and make it shine. Plus, the final Spooky games recommendations! Happy Halloween ya goofs!
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1h 15min
October 21, 2019 S1E23 - Episode 123 - Epic Tales of Space Adventures
After breaking down some recent game experiences, Bill and Kaz regale us with an epic tale of battling aliens on a derelict space craft. Then the spooky list continues to help you with your October board game choices. Spook on!
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1h 17min
October 14, 2019 S1E22 - Episode 122 - A Wild Western Tropic Haunt
This episode is jaaaaaaam-packed. Bill and Kaz build reefs, become master painters, and manage a farm of the chunkiest animals imaginable. Then the guys interview Len Kendall about his most recent board game, Western Tropic. It's a beautiful take on Poker that incorporates board game mechanisms to create a unique experience.
Also, it's October! Time for some spooooky recommendations.
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1h 13min

FAQs about Roasted Games:

How many episodes does Roasted Games have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.