The Dice Pirates

By: Ian Kenyon & Matt Clower
  • Summary

  • Join hosts Ian and Matt as they explore the high seas of board games, tabletop games, role playing games and anything else you play around a table with friends. From reviews to deep dives into mechanics and themes, the Dice Pirates are determined to chart every corner of the board gaming hobby.
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Episodes
  • Ep: 47 - Isle of Cats Review!
    Apr 17 2023

    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.

    [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:35] Matt gets on the soapbox to talk about MAYBE the best single board game component [00:09:48] The crew take a moment to celebrate the proud legacy of Klaus Teuber {00:18:08] Ian kicks off our full episode review of Isle of Cats [00:38:40] Outro

    Other Games Discussed This Episode: Settlers of Catan

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

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    40 mins
  • Ep: 46 - Racing Games!
    Mar 9 2023

    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.

    [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:14] Aaron brings news of a HUGE upset on BGG [00:07:42] Ian stumps the boys with this weeks Bitter Board Gamers [00:14:16] Ian starts of the reviews with a discussion of Bristol 1350 [00:24:02] Aaron brings the best Mario Kart ever, Dodos Riding Dinos [00:33:46] Ian brings the inspiration for this episode, Rallyman: GT [00:48:22] Outro

    Other Games Discussed This Episode: Downforce, Salem 1692

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

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    49 mins
  • Ep: 45 - A Short History of Tarot
    Feb 6 2023

    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.

    [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:29] Ian gives his hyped review of the first few episodes of The Last of Us TV show [00:08:19] Matt gives a brief review of Tiny Epic Dungeons [00:14:27] Ian digs deep into the BGG reviews for another game of Bitter Boardgamers! [00:25:13] Tori tells us all about the history of Tarot Cards [01:01:40] Outro

    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"

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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