Joined once again by Aaron, the Dice Pirates take a trip down the history of one of the most storied publishing houses in board gaming, Fantasy Flight Games. What is behind the recent changes at FFG? And how did they get there? We cover that and more, as well as the recent Stellaris kickstarter, thoughts on Vital Lacerda's new game 'On mars', and discuss the debate over Paleo's representation.

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

Ep: 12 - What Happened to Fantasy Flight Games?

Grab a seat for the longest episode yet, as the Dice Pirates break down designer Stefan Feld's venerable classic, Castles of Burgundy, and it's spiritual sequel, Castles of Tuscany. Does the new game live up to Burgundy's reputation? Did Stefan succeed in reimagining his masterpiece? Joined by OG pirate Max, Ian and Matt break it down, and also quickly review Twilight Struggle, briefly discuss John Company 2nd Edition, and play another round of Bitter Board Gamers!


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

Ep: 13 - Castles of Tuscany vs. Castles of Burgundy

There can only be one, player that is! This episode the Dice Pirates return to talk about even more solo games! Joined by guest star Lily from @Play_It_Solo they cover a wide variety of games from the epic Mage Knight, to the quick and simple games from Button Shy publishers. Also featuring discussions on why many games require the purchase of an expansion to play solo, the latest incredibly successful kickstarter from CMON, and a return of Bitter Board Gamers!




00:00:00  Intro & Lily from @Play_It_Solo Joins us

00:01:50  Soap Box

00:14:14  Bitter Board Gamers

00:22:48  Lily from @Play_It_Solo introduction & Mage Knight

00:35:07  Aaron discusses Food Chain Island & Ugly Gryphon Inn; the joy of small quick games

00:40:15  Lily discusses Clank! In! Space!; board games with apps

00:46:04  Matt discusses Escape the Dark Castle

00:59:00  Aaron discusses Raiders of the North Sea; AI players playing more “aggressively” than humans players

01:06:23  Lilly discusses Expedition to Newdale

01:12:31  Outro




OTHER GAMES DISCUSSED

Anachrony, Marvel United: X-Men, X-Men: Mutant Insurrection, Sagrada, Terraforming Mars


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

Ep: 14 - Solo Games part 2

Hosts Matt and Ian take a voyage across the seas of Tabletop Gaming. From reviews to deep dives into games and mechanics they're determined to search every corner of this amazing hobby.

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