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The Dice Pirates

Ian Kenyon & Matt Clower

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 65

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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🇩🇪 Germany - games
21/08/2025
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30/06/2025
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🇩🇪 Germany - games
29/06/2025
#57

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Ep: 47 - Isle of Cats Review!

Episode 47

Monday, April 17, 2023 • Duration 39:47

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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Ep: 46 - Racing Games!

Season 1 · Episode 46

Thursday, March 9, 2023 • Duration 49:19

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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Ep: 37 - Azul, Calico, and Sagrada

Season 1 · Episode 37

Monday, May 30, 2022 • Duration 54:35

The Dice Pirates return to cover some of their favorite pattern making games! It’s a throwback to the old days as Matt and Ian set sail without Aaron, and debut a new game, Ruined Recaps!

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:00] Matt responds to a rant about too many solo games!

[00:08:20] Ian breaks down the newly available Castles of Burgundy Special Edition

[00:17:00] Ruined Recaps makes its debut!

[00:22:18] The crew jumps into three of their favorite pattern building games

[00:25:40] Ian leads off with Azul, the classic of the genre

[00:33:50] Cats take over the podcast with Calico

[00:42:20] Peer through the windows as the crew breaks down Sagrada!

[00:53:00] Outro

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Tiny towns

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

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Captain’s Log May 23rd: Twilight Imperium’s 25th Anniversary!

Monday, May 23, 2022 • Duration 15:16

The news is back! After our hiatus there is a lot to cover, so Aaron and Ian break down the new Gen Con safety requirements, yet another Azul variant, and FFG hitting a big milestone!

RELEASES

Portal Games newest title Batman: Everybody Lies sees players taking on the roles of iconic characters with unique hidden agendas and ways of gathering information

https://shopportalgames.com/products/batman-everybody-lies

WizKids rereleasing 2021 Kennerspiel des Jahres nominee Fantasy Realms with new Deluxe edition

https://wizkids.com/fantasy-realms-deluxe-edition/

Plan B announces Azul: Master Chocolatier, new edition of modern classic Azul

https://bgg.cc/boardgame/363247/azul-master-chocolatier

UK publishers Backspindle Games releasing Lucha Wars!, an updated version of their 2016 release Luchador! Mexican Wrestling Dice

https://www.backspindlegames.com/product/lucha-wars/

Asmodee Digital releases Jaws of the Lion DLC for Gloomhaven, also announces that the game will be coming to home consoles in 2023

https://twitter.com/AsmodeeDigital/status/1527257770524700673

Ep: 36 - Big Games In Small Boxes

Season 1 · Episode 36

Monday, May 16, 2022 • Duration 54:24

After an impromptu hiatus, the crew are back to discuss some small box games with big box fun! Tune in this week to hear about one publisher getting into some hot water for severely underestimating shipping costs, the surprising popularity of a particular fiddly game, and Matt finally plays a modern “classic”.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:14] Aaron brings up the Marvel Zombies shipping crisis

[00:07:15] Ian goes off script on the soapbox, wondering why so many people like Villanous

[00:12:06] Matt adds to the chaos with a tale of his first time ever playing Cards Against Humanity

[00:16:18] Ian tries once again to stump Aaron and Matt with some Bitter Board Gamers

[00:23:43] Ian starts off our main topic with Dutch Blitz

[00:30:18] Matt shockingly brings a dungeon crawler as his pick, Warhammer Quest

[00:42:06] Aaron finished up the show with two of his favorites, Looterz and Q.E.

[00:52:59] Outro

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Snake Oil, Robinson Crusoe, Oregon Trail, Heroes of Terrinoth

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

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Captain’s Log April 25th: Roll and Write Twilight Imperium!?

Monday, April 25, 2022 • Duration 21:35

Jump into the longest news episode yet, as Ian and Aaron break down all the new Wizards of the Coast news, Stonemaier's new Viticulture expansion, and Fantasy Flight Games surprising new announcement!

RELEASES

Wizards of the Coast announce two highly anticipated returning settings for 5E, Dragonlance and Spelljammer

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50988/wizards-coast-teases-d-d-dragonlances-return

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50989/wizards-coast-announces-d-d-spelljammer-adventures-space

Love Letter getting new Second Edition, 10th Anniversary release, and story based content

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/love-letter-second-edition/news/love-letter-second-edition

Next Move Games latest title Maui to feature competitive beach towel placement

https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/maui/news/maui-board-game-announced-release-date

FFG surprise announces a Roll and Write set in the Twilight Imperium universe, Twilight Inscription

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/361545/twilight-inscription

Ep: 35 - How to Teach Board Games!

Season 1 · Episode 35

Monday, April 18, 2022 • Duration 53:29

This week, the crew go deep in a discussion of the art of the teach. We talk about some admittedly weird anniversary game releases, how stars are really just like us, and the essential do’s and dont’s of sharing your favorite hobby with the people you love.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:55] Ian climbs on the soapbox to try and figure out just who Agricola 15 is actually for

[00:10:35] Matt shares how he was able to manifest Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition into existence

[00:18:41] The crew shares some silly rules from their own collection

[00:22:43] The crew gives their best practices for how to teach games and keep it fun

[00:49:38] Outro

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Wingspan, Pendulum, Consentacle, Dwellings of Eldervale, Dead of Winter

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

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Captain’s Log April 11th: A Good-looking Castles of Burgundy?

Monday, April 11, 2022 • Duration 08:56

The news is here again, and Ian and Aaron break down the new FFG expansions, Reiner Knizia turtle games, and the new Castles of Burgundy kickstarter!

RELEASES

Luma Imports releasing Garden Nation, an area control game from publisher Bombyx

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50872/luma-imports-will-release-garden-nation

Asmodee will handle retail release for Kickstarter hit Canvas

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50859/canvas-comes-u-s-retail

New Reiner Knizia title “Turtle Mania” to be released by Pegasus Spiele

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50844/pegasus-spiele-reveals-reiner-knizias-turtle-mania

Deep Print Games will publish Skymines, a reimplementation of 2015 hit Mombasa, including a new campaign mode and modules

https://boardgamegeek.com/blogpost/130673/earn-most-crypcoin-alexander-pfisters-skymines

EXPANSIONS

FFG announces next Cosmic Encounter expansion, “Cosmic Odyssey”

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50884/fantasy-flight-games-announces-cosmic-encounter-expansion

Ep: 34 - 2 Player Games w/ Dani Standring!

Season 1 · Episode 34

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 • Duration 01:04:48

This week, Matt, Ian, and Aaron are joined by special guest Dani Standring to talk about some of our favorite 2 player games! We get into some industry talk, whether two player modes should even be included in some titles, and tease a future episode.

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:00:54] Dani tells us about her journey into board games

[00:02:06] Dani gives us a little peek behind the curtains of GAMA

[00:06:56] Matt tells an absolutely toe-curling story (content warning: bad board game storage)

[00:11:00] Ian tries to stump us with this week’s Bitter Board Gamers

[00:17:45] Dani kicks off our main topic with her thoughts on what makes a great 2 player experience

[00:26:04] Aaron talks about one of his unlikely favorites, Inhuman Conditions

[00:35:25] Dani talks about one of her recent favorites, Botanik

[00:38:05] Matt discusses the space adventures of Star Realms: Outer Rim

[00:58:42] The crew ponders how well RPGs could work with only one “player”

[01:02:40] Outro

Huge thanks again to Dani for joining us!

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dani_standring

Instagram: instagram.com/dani_standring

Facebook: twitter.com/dani_standring/

Discord: discord.gg/kRy9gNkFbu

Other Games Discussed This Episode: Tiny Epic Kingdoms, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, Ankh, Race for the Galaxy, Fog of Love, Riftforce, Unusual Suspects, Calico, Lost Cities

Captains Log March 28th: 3 Million Villainous Copies!

Monday, March 28, 2022 • Duration 16:17

It's time for the news once again, as Aaron and Ian dive into new Marvel themed games, Knizia losing his spots on the top 100 of BGG, and Villainous selling like hotcakes!

Releases

New Marvel themed edition of Fantasy Realms, called Marvel Remix, published by WizKids

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-remix-wizkids-card-game/

Anthology of 13 stand-alone adventures titled Journeys through the Radiant Citadel from Wizards of the Coast. Written by a team of PoC, a first for DnD

https://dnd.wizards.com/products/journeys-through-radiant-citadel

https://twitter.com/ajitgeorgeSB/status/1506290676476125189?t=H8xh14tIOYBJcWjdI9W_Aw&s=19

Portal Games co-publishes the North American edition of Brazil: Imperial, the fast-paced 4x euro game. This is the second game Portal Games has co-published for the english market

https://portalgames.pl/en/portal-games-to-co-publish-the-english-edition-of-brazil-imperial/

Expansions

New expansion for Villainous, Bigger and Badder. Includes Pixar villains

https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/reviews/22979237/disney-villainous-bigger-badder-board-game-review-release-date-price#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16473664995502&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com

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