Grab your fish and baskets and join the Dice Pirates crew as we embark on a review of  Isle of Cats! Join the gang as they break down this surprisingly complex cat game, rave about tiny metal suitcases, and raise a glass in the memory of Klaus Teuber and the legacy of Catan.

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: Settlers of Catan

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

This week it’s all about FAMILY as the crew get together to discuss some of our favorite racing games! Tune in to hear our thoughts on a coup d'etat in board games, the poetry of angry reviews, and the virtues of simulation vs arcade racing games. Also a surprising lack of Fast & Furious references.

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: Downforce, Salem 1692

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

Editor’s note: Our audio got eaten by our recording software. Apologies for any choppiness.

This week, are joined by actual smart person Tori and take a deep dive into the history of the Tarot! We also ponder over shows and movies based on games, designers flying a bit too close to the sun, and and the storied history of Tarot cards.

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David Parlett Website: https://www.parlettgames.uk/

Tarot deck art discussed this episode: https://imgur.com/a/pbwo3BU

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Cribbage, 7 Wonders Duel, Agricola

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

This week, the crew returns from a brief holiday hiatus and catches up from the holidays! We go over our resolutions from last year, talk about some new and favorite games we played over the break, and celebrate a momentous anniversary.

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: Marvel United, Terraforming Mars, Agricola, Tiny Epic Pirates, Crusaders: Thy Will Be Done, Wrong Party, Fantasy Realms, Scout, Star Wars: Rebellion

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

It’s almost Christmas, and boy do we have a treat for you! This week the crew sits down with Gary Dworetsky, designer of the upcoming Slay The Spire The Board Game! Listen in as we rant about ridiculous overproduction in games, get completely stumped by Grumpy Gamers, and of course our interview with Gary!

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: Frosthaven, Oregon Trail 

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

This week, the crew discuss a few recent favorites! Tune in to hear Matt and Aaron’s latest obsession, an absolutely nauseating game, and how well a classic game system holds up today!

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: Isle of Cats, Coup

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

This week,the boys get a little “sketchy” with a conversation about white-board games! We discuss weird board game plots, a new video game obsession, and whether we could all use a nap. Climb aboard!

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: Isle of Cats, Slice & Dice (video game), Pictionary

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

This week, the crew get slightly spooky with another triple header! Tune in to hear us talk about classic Southern restaurants, Matt’s obsession with old stuff, and more!

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: Gekido: Bot Battles, Libertalia

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

This week, the boys decide to try out a simpler life with their review of Stardew Valley! Listen in to hear our thoughts on online board games, the sheer pleasure of a game teaching you slowly, and a fear of pie charts.

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[00:01:20] Aaron waxes poetic about his unabashed love for Board Game Arena

[00:13:44] Matt talks about his experience with Jaws of the Lion and it’s wonderful on-boarding experience

[00:22:05] Aaron brings some Rule Book Randomness, courtesy of Obsession

[00:25:33] The crew dive in to their main discussion of Stardew Valley

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: CuBirds

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis" 

The Dice Pirates return! After an extended hiatus the crew sets sail once again to discuss some of their favorite game. Join us for another session of Bitter Board Gamers, a classic Matt rant about Sagrada: Artisans, and Aaron breaks down Living Planet and his disdain for social interactions.

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[00:02:20] The crew all get on the soapbox to try and puzzle out who asked for Sagrada: Artisans

[00:10:41] Ian hits us with a classic: Bitter Board Gamers

[00:17:30] Aaron starts off the reviews with Living Planet, with bonus mini rants!

[00:29:51] Ian fills us in on his impressions of Cities of Splendor

[00:42:35] Matt rounds out the reviews with Massive Darkness 2

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Other Games Discussed This Episode: Stardew Valley, Tiny Epic Galaxies

-  Intro and Outro Music - "A Robust Crew by Darren Curtis"