Rolling Dice & Taking Names Podcast
@rolldicetakenames.com
12 year old podcast from two long time friends who love talking about games and life events that we all experience
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In todays episode, we try out a some hot new games like Citizens of the Spark, Positano and Emberleaf. Plus an early contender for Game of the Year, Barony
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July 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In todays episode, we try out a some hot new games like Citizens of the Spark, Positano and Emberleaf. Plus an early contender for Game of the Year, Barony
@grailgames.bsky.social @thunderworksgames.bsky.social @flatrivergames.bsky.social
rolldicetakenames.com/episode355/
@grailgames.bsky.social @thunderworksgames.bsky.social @flatrivergames.bsky.social
rolldicetakenames.com/episode355/
Vanessa joins Marty to bookend this episode with a Taste Buds and their mid 2025 movie analysis. The rest of the episode is full of 5 Minute Initiatives. Enjoy!
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July 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Vanessa joins Marty to bookend this episode with a Taste Buds and their mid 2025 movie analysis. The rest of the episode is full of 5 Minute Initiatives. Enjoy!
rolldicetakenames.com/episode354/
@theop.games @thunderworksgames.bsky.social @flatrivergames.bsky.social @hachettebgusa.bsky.social
rolldicetakenames.com/episode354/
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The theme of this episode is area majority games with Huang and Rumble Nation. Plus we throw in some nice fillers and Banana Ball! megaphone.link/PODERATIONLT...
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June 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The theme of this episode is area majority games with Huang and Rumble Nation. Plus we throw in some nice fillers and Banana Ball! megaphone.link/PODERATIONLT...
@phalanxgames.bsky.social @capstone-games.com @hj-trpg.bsky.social
@phalanxgames.bsky.social @capstone-games.com @hj-trpg.bsky.social
Citizens of the Spark is good. Lots of variability and I love games with follow actions @thunderworksgames.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Citizens of the Spark is good. Lots of variability and I love games with follow actions @thunderworksgames.bsky.social
We cover hot new games like Line of Fire: Burnt Moon and a coop version of Santorini. Plus, build your own Jurassic park in Cretaceous Rails. And we finally play Looot.
Bonus: Review of Clare Obscure: Expedition 33
@ospreygames.bsky.social @roxley.bsky.social
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Bonus: Review of Clare Obscure: Expedition 33
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June 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
We cover hot new games like Line of Fire: Burnt Moon and a coop version of Santorini. Plus, build your own Jurassic park in Cretaceous Rails. And we finally play Looot.
Bonus: Review of Clare Obscure: Expedition 33
@ospreygames.bsky.social @roxley.bsky.social
megaphone.link/PODERATIONLT...
Bonus: Review of Clare Obscure: Expedition 33
@ospreygames.bsky.social @roxley.bsky.social
megaphone.link/PODERATIONLT...
We revisit a game we covered 8+ years ago, a card game no one is talking about and we have all the details on our Gen Con Strike event with tickets available now! rolldicetakenames.com/episode351/
May 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We revisit a game we covered 8+ years ago, a card game no one is talking about and we have all the details on our Gen Con Strike event with tickets available now! rolldicetakenames.com/episode351/
It's no secret we're a fan of the duo design team of @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social. They have another hit on their hands with Line of Fire Burnt Moon. An area control/lane battler game based on the deck building mechanics of their Undaunted series. @ospreygames.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It's no secret we're a fan of the duo design team of @trevormbenjamin.bsky.social @djackthompson.bsky.social. They have another hit on their hands with Line of Fire Burnt Moon. An area control/lane battler game based on the deck building mechanics of their Undaunted series. @ospreygames.bsky.social
It's our first time playing Cyclades! The bidding mechanic is great, but are we the right group for it? Plus, we try one of the best Little Debbie snacks on Taste Buds.
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May 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It's our first time playing Cyclades! The bidding mechanic is great, but are we the right group for it? Plus, we try one of the best Little Debbie snacks on Taste Buds.
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Are you interested in a lighter shorter version of Great Western Trail? If so check out our latest episode where we give our thoughts on Great Western Trail: El Paso and who would be a the right audience for it. rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/
May 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Are you interested in a lighter shorter version of Great Western Trail? If so check out our latest episode where we give our thoughts on Great Western Trail: El Paso and who would be a the right audience for it. rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/
It's our annual Screening, Streaming, or Steaming episode! Dan and Chris join us for our annual summer movie preview. We rate all the top movies and draft which we think will make the most $$. Enjoy! rolldicetakenames.com/rdtn2025movie/
April 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It's our annual Screening, Streaming, or Steaming episode! Dan and Chris join us for our annual summer movie preview. We rate all the top movies and draft which we think will make the most $$. Enjoy! rolldicetakenames.com/rdtn2025movie/
Hot take: I do not like square rulebooks
April 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Hot take: I do not like square rulebooks
In this episode we being a stretch of looking at remastered games or new versions of classic games. Plus we make our picks of what video games we think should go in the Hall of Fame
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April 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In this episode we being a stretch of looking at remastered games or new versions of classic games. Plus we make our picks of what video games we think should go in the Hall of Fame
rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/
@arcanewonders.bsky.social @hachettebgusa.bsky.social
rolldicetakenames.com/episode349/
@arcanewonders.bsky.social @hachettebgusa.bsky.social
Rank 'Em is back with an episode featuring Justin and Rob from @restorationgames.bsky.social . How do they rank bread, monsters, conquerors and more! Plus details on their upcoming game, Battle Monsters
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rolldicetakenames.com/episode348/
April 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Rank 'Em is back with an episode featuring Justin and Rob from @restorationgames.bsky.social . How do they rank bread, monsters, conquerors and more! Plus details on their upcoming game, Battle Monsters
rolldicetakenames.com/episode348/
rolldicetakenames.com/episode348/
Ep 347 has two euro dice games, Nova Era and Bebop. Plus 5MI for Top Tier and Architects of Amytis. And is Orange Cream Coke any good?
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@bitewinggames.bsky.social @hachettebgusa.bsky.social
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April 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ep 347 has two euro dice games, Nova Era and Bebop. Plus 5MI for Top Tier and Architects of Amytis. And is Orange Cream Coke any good?
@bitewinggames.bsky.social @hachettebgusa.bsky.social
rolldicetakenames.com/episode347/
@bitewinggames.bsky.social @hachettebgusa.bsky.social
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In todays episode we create stories in Avalon, build pyramids and play 90s videos games. Plus, a new Dr Pepper flavor is up in Taste Buds
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@arcanewonders.bsky.social @flatrivergames.bsky.social @wizkids.bsky.social
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March 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In todays episode we create stories in Avalon, build pyramids and play 90s videos games. Plus, a new Dr Pepper flavor is up in Taste Buds
rolldicetakenames.com/episode346/
@arcanewonders.bsky.social @flatrivergames.bsky.social @wizkids.bsky.social
rolldicetakenames.com/episode346/
@arcanewonders.bsky.social @flatrivergames.bsky.social @wizkids.bsky.social
First game of Hubworld immediately brought back the feelings of Netrunner. I look forward to playing more games and getting a better understanding of the rules and mechanics. @earthbornegames.bsky.social , I think you have something special here
March 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
First game of Hubworld immediately brought back the feelings of Netrunner. I look forward to playing more games and getting a better understanding of the rules and mechanics. @earthbornegames.bsky.social , I think you have something special here
March 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The latest Rosenberg, a 2 player Azul and one the best 18xx lite game we've every played. All in our latest episode! rolldicetakenames.com/episode345/
March 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The latest Rosenberg, a 2 player Azul and one the best 18xx lite game we've every played. All in our latest episode! rolldicetakenames.com/episode345/
It's time for the 10th Annual Squirrelly Awards! We list our top games we played in 2024. What was our fav 2 player game? Euro game? Coop game? Game of the Year? Listen to find out! rolldicetakenames.com/episode344/
February 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
It's time for the 10th Annual Squirrelly Awards! We list our top games we played in 2024. What was our fav 2 player game? Euro game? Coop game? Game of the Year? Listen to find out! rolldicetakenames.com/episode344/
In our latest episode we look at new Civ game, Altay. The hot euro, SETI. A new historic coop game, Hispania and great card game from
@allplay.bsky.social
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@allplay.bsky.social
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February 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
In our latest episode we look at new Civ game, Altay. The hot euro, SETI. A new historic coop game, Hispania and great card game from
@allplay.bsky.social
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@allplay.bsky.social
rolldicetakenames.com/episode343/
I loved Kraftwagen and this version ramps it up with all new art, components, and a slight tweak in rules. Don't sleep on this one @arcanewonders.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I loved Kraftwagen and this version ramps it up with all new art, components, and a slight tweak in rules. Don't sleep on this one @arcanewonders.bsky.social
This is an example of the type of editing we do on our show to not only cut down the playtime, but make the conversation flow more smoothly.
February 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is an example of the type of editing we do on our show to not only cut down the playtime, but make the conversation flow more smoothly.
Altay from Ares Games is civ style deck building game. We are really liking it
January 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Altay from Ares Games is civ style deck building game. We are really liking it
We are late to the game, but we finally played Arcs. Plus Beyond the Horizon (remake of Beyond the Sun) and a new Tom Lehmann game!
rolldicetakenames.com/episode342/
rolldicetakenames.com/episode342/
January 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We are late to the game, but we finally played Arcs. Plus Beyond the Horizon (remake of Beyond the Sun) and a new Tom Lehmann game!
rolldicetakenames.com/episode342/
rolldicetakenames.com/episode342/
A tradition at TantrumCon is to go to the best Southern soul food in downtown Charlotte, Midnight Diner.
January 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A tradition at TantrumCon is to go to the best Southern soul food in downtown Charlotte, Midnight Diner.