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Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming Podcast

Rolling Dice & Taking Names Gaming Podcast

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 Rolling Dice and Taking Names is a podcast where two seasoned tabletop gamers have discussions about board games, RPGs, and miniatures that are entertaining and informative to casual gamers and experienced hobbyists alike. The level of conversation would be similar to friends sitting around the kitchen table playing the latest game, discussing their likes and dislikes of a style of game, or just trying to make sense of the latest gaming news. In addition, special guests add their gaming knowledge to help the hosts sound more credible. Family friendly, informative and always striving to be entertaining.Rolling Dice & Taking Names - Copyright 2012-2024
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  • Episode 356: Ofrenda, Ace of Spaces, Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons, Celestia

    Episode 356: Ofrenda, Ace of Spaces, Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons, Celestia
    Jul 29 2025
    00:02:00 Introduction00:04:30 Superman Thoughts00:11:30 Summer Movie Results00:15:00 Horrified D&D00:18:30 Middle Ages00:21:30 AgricolaHerd Mentality/ MonsDRAWsity00:29:00 Portal Games00:30:30 Celestia00:36:00 Ofrenda00:45:30 Miniature Market00:46:25 Ace of Spades00:51:30 Game Toppers LLC00:53:30 Outro Ofrenda, Ace of Spades, and Celestia are on the table for this episode. Each game offers distinct thematic journeys, yet all challenge players to make clever decisions under pressure. Ofrenda is a vibrant card-placement game inspired by Día de los Muertos, where players build altars to honor deceased relatives. The goal is to fulfill each spirit’s wishes by arranging portraits, offerings, candles, and marigolds in just the right configuration—while avoiding family drama from beyond the grave. Ace of Spades, on the other hand, plunges players into a supernatural Old West showdown. Using poker-style mechanics, you duel demonic minions and descend into the inferno to confront Lord Overkill. It’s a solo or co-op experience that blends hand management with thematic grit, offering escalating tension and strategic depth. Celestia shifts gears into a whimsical airborne adventure. Players board a fantastical aircraft and journey through sky cities, collecting treasures while facing hazards like pirates and lightning storms. Each round, a new captain rolls dice to determine challenges, and passengers must decide whether to trust the captain or jump ship to claim their loot. It’s a push-your-luck game with bluffing and risk assessment at its core, wrapped in dreamy artwork and accessible rules. Thanks for listening and hope to see you at Gen Con. And a big thanks to everyone coming to the strike tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 355: Barony, Emberleaf, Citizens of the Spark, Positano

    Episode 355: Barony, Emberleaf, Citizens of the Spark, Positano
    Jul 15 2025
    00:02:00 Introduction00:08:30 Vanessa Returns00:13:30 Blackmail Tapes00:15:00 Return of the 80s00:16:30 Emberleaf00:31:00 Portal Games00:33:00 Barony: Royal Addition00:50:30 Game Toppers00:51:30 Positano00:59:00 Miniature Market01:00:00 Citizens of the Spark01:11:30 Star Wars Unlimited Welcome back, fellow board gaming aficionados. Today, we’re diving into titles that embody wildly different flavors of adventure: the dudes on the map chaos of Barony, the whimsical card drafting of Citizens of the Spark and Emberleaf, and the sun-soaked “look what I built” serenity of Positano. All three of these games involve a good bit of strategy, with a good helping of inter-activeness against your fellow players. Well, almost all of them. But most of all, you can tell that we never really get out of second gear in the episode, so you are blessed to have Vanessa back on the mic to help us get moving. Enjoy as always, leave comments on the discord server, and thanks for listening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 354 - Fliptoon, DC Forever, Wizards & Co., Mythical Dice, Tacta

    Episode 354 - Fliptoon, DC Forever, Wizards & Co., Mythical Dice, Tacta
    Jul 1 2025
    00:02:00 Introduction00:16:30 Taste Buds00:24:00 Portal Games00:26:00 FlipToons00:32:00 DC Forever00:43:00 Game Toppers00:45:00 Wizards & Co.00:49:30 Mythical Dice00:54:00 Miniature Market00:55:00 Tacta00:59:30 Movie Reviews with Vanessa Tony is on vacation, so Vanessa joins more for the classic RDTN intro banter. Plus in the outro, they talk about their favorite movies from the first half of 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
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