Episodes
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00:02:00 Intro
00:04:00 Dice & Diversions
00:08:00 First Impressions
00:13:00 Wheels on the Bus
00:22:00 Miniature Market
00:24:00 Chu Han
00:28:00 Beyond the Horizon
00:44:00 Portal Games
00:46:00 Moving Wild
00:51:00 Arcs
01:11:00 Game Toppers
01:13:00 E-Win Chairs
01:16:00 Outro
We got to attend Dice & Diversions this month and the drive was worth it. The location was great, and the gamers were so well taken care of by the team that if you are in the Southeast, consider going next year. The date for 2026 hasn’t been announced as they work on contracts with hotels, but just know it will be in the first quarter. There was plenty to do if you are into board games or RPGs with plenty of opportunities to join others as people were continuously looking for players.
One of the games we played was a re-implement of one we played many moons ago that I really enjoyed. Beyond the Horizon uses similar mechanics found in Beyond the Sun, but it is its own game and should be judged as such. We compare the two in this episode and found that the mechanics in one we enjoyed more than the other. I think for people that have played both, your playstyle will help you determine which you like more. For me, Beyond the Horizon is more my style with the map versus the space majority control board.
Thanks for listening and appreciate all the support
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00:02:00 Intro
00:10:00 School Pizza
00:16:00 Risk AD 2210
00:21:00 Flip 7
00:24:00 Catan: New Energies
00:32:00 Cabanga!
00:35:00 Portal Games
00:37:00 Mezen
00:44:00 Ethnos
01:08:00 Game Toppers
01:09:00 Fellowship of the Ring: Trick Taking Game
01:15:00 Metal Gear Solid
01:31:00 Prey
01:37:00 Miniature Market
01:38:00 Outro
We understand that with the new embedded ads, the time stamps are a bit off. Unfortunately, we can’t guess how long some of the ads are, so we are going to give you approximate times on when things are happening on the show. We will continue to look for solutions and appreciate you hanging in there with us.
We got in some family game time over the holidays and we share our experiences. I got in some heavier games with Risk AD 2210 and Catan, New Energies, while Marty enjoyed leisure time with the family. Very happy with Risk because I went into the game with concerns. Thought for sure that this game would be just another version of Risk with little added pieces here and there. But it wasn’t. Yes, it did come down to dice rolls, but that is Risk you take in this game.
Unfortunately, many of the games we discussed are out of stock at Miniature Market. This is where their notification system on restock works really well, so be sure to take advantage on something you may want.
Cons are starting up and the next time we are back, we will be discussing Dice and Diversion down in Atlanta, GA. Man, just hope it is going to be warmer this year.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:30 Trans Siberian Orchestra
00:15:00 Gamegenic Token Silo XL
00:18:10 Jolly Youtube Channel
00:19:50 Imperial Miners on Steam
00:22:00 Steam Games
00:24:00 Mind Map
00:27:10 Gametoppers LLC
00:28:55 Res Arcana Duo
00:34:10 Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age
00:56:50 Miniature Market
00:57:50 Runemasters
01:02:00 Portal Games
01:03:25 Outro
We are coming out of the gate almost hot for 2025. We got a very solid Board & Dice game to the table prior to the holiday break called Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age. This game is like other Board & Dice euros where you really need a plan going into your turn knowing all so well that it is going to be modified at some point. So, you better have a Plan B ready to go. There is a twist to the dice drafting where you need higher numbers move you up a track, but higher numbers also mean you end up possibly not getting all the actions you want because you get bumped by lower numbers. However, you never loose out on doing the action which is nice. Lots going on with this game, so as with similar games, you can’t do it all.
Thanks for putting up with us through 2024 and we hope your 2025 is off to a good start.
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00:00:48 Intro
00:06:47 Comic Hunters
00:12:25 Outpouring – Thank you
00:18:03 Top Nine Games 2004
00:24:10 Pickleball
00:28:55 Miniature Market
00:30:25 Vegetable Stock
00:36:38 Diluvium
00:50:40 Milkman
00:55:50 Gametoppers LLC
00:57:15 Stephens
01:10:54 boop the Halls
01:21:26 Portal Games
01:22:41 Star Wars Unlimited News
01:34:35 Outro
Yes we have been around for twelve years and there is nothing stopping us now. Well, server crashes, hacking of the site, strife among hosts, those might but we are still here. I wondered if we would make it to 10 years, but we are just now hitting our stride.
Really interesting games in this episode, especially Diluvium. If you get a chance, give this one a play.
Thanks for all the support over the many years, we really do appreciate it.
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00:00:30 Intro
00:09:34 Arkham Horror LCG Midwinter Gala
00:12:00 Star Wars Unlimited
00:15:43 Altered
00:16:55 Toy Hall of Fame Winners
00:20:30 Oh Christmas Tree
00:25:18 Gas Can Rant Part 2
00:27:27 Taste Buds
00:32:02 Gametoppers LLC
00:33:38 Battalion: War of the Ancients
00:53:15 Thunder Road: Carnival of Chaos
00:58:04 Portal Games
00:59:10 Yro and Castle Combo
01:11:46 The Lie
01:17:17 Miniature Market
01:19:44 Outro
Hope those that celebrated the recent holiday had an enjoyable and were able to get some board gaming in with the family during that time. Seldom do we get two similar games to the table at the same time, but we did for this episode. Both Yro and Castle Combo are very similar in style and mechanic, so it was nice for us to be able to compare to games against one another.
The new Thunder Road expansion is out and this expansion takes you out of the wasteland and into the Demolition Derby arena where more chaos will reign. Maybe that is why they called in Carnival of Chaos. Since there is no finish line, it is nice that there is a “timer” to help end the game and not just wait on elimination of everyone but one player.
Finally, there is a look behind the curtain as you will experience the pain that Marty goes through in trying to explain a game to me. We have all had the experience where the game isn’t clicking or you are explaining the game and you get nothing but blank stares back. Well, you get to experience it in RDTN style during our discussion of Battalion: War of the Ancients.
Thanks for listening and see you during the anniversary show next time.
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00:00:30 Intro
00:04:30 Hegemony Again
00:15:35 Trekking the World
00:20:00 Pagan Expansions
00:22:30 Battalion: War of the Ancients
00:25:13 Taste Buds
00:29:27 Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall
00:32:32 Resurgence
00:45:47 Miniature Market
00:47:41 Top Tile Laying Games
00:55:12 Portal Games
00:56:47 Mistborn: The Deckbuilding Game
01:13:57 Gametoppers LLC
01:15:31 Grocery Store
01:19:30 Ewin Chairs (Use RDTN Code)
It has been brought to my attention that the timestamps are off ever so slightly and that this is due to these commercials that are being injected into the episode. I do not know how long they are or how many. We are trying to come up with a way to manage this, but until then, the times are maybe 30 seconds to a minute off.
Here are the top tile laying games as we discussed in the show.
Appreciate you listening and be sure to join the Discord channel
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00:00:30 Intro
00:02:41 BooBQ
00:09:51 Bottle Imp
00:12:31 Today’s Gas Can
00:16:38 Aconyte: Herald of Ruin
00:18:51 Guild Wars 2: Mad King Thorn
00:21:23 Arkham Horror RPG
00:23:45 Hubworld: Aidalon
00:26:30 Ramblings
00:28:50 2003 Game Review
00:33:32 Kinfire Chronicles: Night’s Fall
00:36:22 Dungeon Kart
00:41:55 Gametoppers LLC
00:43:52 Hegemony
01:09:13 Miniature Market
01:11:13 White Castle Matcha
01:18:00 Portal Games
01:19:18 Outro
Only three games in this episode and one of them is an expansion. So, you thought it would be a short episode? Nope, we make up for this in our extended, over the top discussion on Hegemony. Don't be scared by this game and the length. It is one of those games that just flowed and was easy to understand. Admit that each faction is different, but not to the point that you sit there and say that you have no idea what is going on with them. You can see how it all comes together in my opinion.
Looking to play a Mario Kart style game on the tabletop, then give Dungeon Kart a try. Little too chaotic for me and Marty and that might just be we are enjoying the simpler racing games. We appreciate what the game is pulling off and if you want that mayhem on the table, then give this a try
Thanks for listening and appreciate the support as always.
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00:00:30 Intro
00:04:13 ELO
00:06:46 Clarification Again
00:08:57 Dune: War for Arrakis
00:14:23 Portal Games
00:15:50 Lord of the Rings Duel
00:23:00 Daitoshi
00:37:27 Miniature Market
00:38:45 Imperial Miners: Aztecs and the Weirdlings
00:43:17 Windmill Valley
00:56:32 Gametoppers LLC
00:57:47 Bottle Imp
01:04:15 Astlibra Gaiden
01:06:30 Outro
Another episode… that is right. This time it is about games, the reason you come and listen. Or maybe I am wrong. Maybe you come and listen because of the lawn care tips or the surgery stories. Hey, someone we know actually listened just for the gall bladder story.
Plenty of games to get to in this episode, so enjoy and hopefully we will provide some entertainment value for you time spent listening to the podcast.
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The box office of the summer of 2024 had some big hits and major flops. Dan Patriss and Chris Kirkman come back on the show to talk about the movies we saw and discuss the results of our summer movie draft.
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00:00:30 Intro
00:06:30 Charlie Hustle - RIP
00:07:50 Mega Moose Con
00:10:12 Dynamic Sponsors
00:14:28 More Surgery
00:17:35 Taste Buds
00:23:43 Miniature Market
00:24:56 Galactic Renaissance
00:37:50 Game Toppers LLC
00:39:19 Toy Hall of Fame Nominees
00:52:56 Infiltrators
00:59:20 Portal Games
01:01:10 Manhattan Project: War Machine
01:11:24 Outro
There’s nothing quite like spending a full day at Mega Moose Con, diving into a variety of games and sparking lively conversations. With different styles of games to offer, we had to constantly shift our thought processes as we moved from one game to the next. Of course, there was also a bit of a difference of opinion with the RDTN staff on one particular game. But hey, you can’t please everyone all the time!
And it is time for us to talk about the Toy Hall of Fame nominees. Be sure to post your thoughts on this year's nominees over in our Discord Channel.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:10 Tony’s Gallbladder
00:09:30 CRTs are heavy!
00:14:50 French Quarter
00:20:25 Top Games of 2002
00:24:00 Gametoppers LLC
00:26:30 Flip 7
00:29:35 Foundations of Metropolis
00:40:50 Portal Games
00:42:45 The Gang
00:47:35 Pagan
01:00:35 Miniature Market
01:02:05 Forges of Ravenshire
01:17:37 Outro
In this episode we cover some of the hot games we saw at Gen Con. We also look back at the top games of 2002. And Tony misses game night because he and his gallbladder couldn't get a long
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:15 Labor Day Activities
00:06:15 Blank Slate Challenge
00:09:30 Tower Up
00:10:25 Nature
00:13:40 Cosmere RPG KS ends
00:16:50 Top Games 2001
00:16:57 Favorites from 2000
00:19:40 Portal Games
00:20:45 Middle Ages
00:31:20 Nunatak
00:37:35 Miniature Market
00:38:50 Undaunted 2200 Callisto
00:50:20 Gametoppers LLC
00:51:45 Cover Your Assets
00:55:30 Barbarian Kingdoms
01:12:29 Outro
Euro games, card games, dudes on a map, and games with new themes. We go it all in this episode. Plus we take a look back at the hot games from 2001.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Day One
00:02:56 Fast Food Ordering
00:04:56 You are hacked
00:08:28 Day in Court
00:10:07 Hacking Again
00:11:05 UniVersus: Attack on Titan
00:16:57 Favorites from 2000
00:20:00 Miniature Market
00:21:08 Stalk Exchange
00:27:30 Jekyll & Hyde vs Scotland Yard
00:32:30 Tower Up
00:38:05 Rebel Princess
00:42:40 Game Toppers LLC
00:44:18 Flash 10
00:48:02 Biomos
00:51:32 Lure
00:55:50 Magic Maze Tower
01:01:08 Gap
01:05:27 Portal Games
01:06:46 Star Wars Unlimited Report
01:10:25 To The Table
01:12:16 Guild Wars 2 Expansion
01:15:48 NCAA 2025
How do we share some of the games we got at Gen Con without making you listen to us for hour upon hour. We put the 5 Minute Initiative constraint on ourselves. So instead of me breaking down in writing all the games we covered and wasting your time this way, give a listen to those that interest you. The beauty of timestamps.
Thanks for taking the time and hope one of these games might be of interest to you.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Day One
00:01:34 Baseball Game
00:02:28 Setting Up the Booth
00:03:19 D&D 50th Party
00:08:00 Asmodee Release Event
00:11:40 Lucky Duck Release Event
00:12:40 Hatchette Release Event
00:15:37 Long Line Time
00:16:51 Gametoppers
00:19:05 Day Two
00:22:23 Fantasy Flight Report
00:24:57 Plaid Hat Games
00:26:50 Floodgate Games
00:27:52 Wizkids
00:29:20 Thames and Kosmos
00:31:41 Bezier Games
00:33:57 Hobby Japan
00:37:54 Strike Tournament
00:48:24 Portal Games
00:49:58 Day Three
00:51:02 CGE
00:55:35 OP Games
00:57:32 Allplay Games
00:58:39 Flat River Group
01:00:45 Minos
01:03:00 Strike Event
01:03:46 Arcane Wonders
01:06:25 Flat River Demo Night
01:10:12 Star Wars Unlimited Draft
01:17:10 Miniature Market
01:18:48 Day Four
01:19:28 Bandai Demo
01:22:10 North Star Games
01:25:02 Off Duty Ninja
01:26:00 Strike Event
01:28:23 Chip Theory Games
01:32:05 Warhammer
01:37:00 Star Wars Unlimited Draft Again
01:41:10 Outro
Attending Gen Con 2024 is an exhilarating experience for any gaming enthusiast especially getting in that initial crowd rush going into the hall. For those that don’t know, it is held in Indianapolis and got started when D&D players got together over a weekend. It has grown into one of the biggest conventions for board games in the United States.
In this episode, we tell you about the events we attend and the new things we saw that will be coming to your gaming table soon.
Thanks for listening and see you in two weeks.
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00:00:00 Intro 00:01:24 SFGE 00:09:31 Arkham Horror RPG 00:13:05 Restoration: TMNT 00:15:43 Taste Buds 00:19:25 Portal Games 00:20:37 The Mandalorian Adventures 00:32:00 Kronologic 00:38:15 Miniature Market 00:39:32 Rock Hard 1977 01:08:40 In the Footsteps of Marie Curie 01:15:32 Gametoppers 01:18:36 Evenfall 01:32:00 Open Season 01:38:00 River of Gold 01:50:26 E-Win Chair 01:52:36 What to get at Gen Con 01:56:37 Outro
Time for our thoughts on the upcoming games that are coming out at Gen Con based on the ones we were lucky enough to play. Got to admit, some solid games and for all age of gamers. We have the light entry with In the Footsteps of Marie Curie to the heavy hitter in Evenfall or Rock Hard 1977. But looking for middle of the road, check out River of Gold. Need a little coop in your life, then try Mandalorian Adventures. And if the old grey matter needs some work, Kronologic might be something you are looking for.
And this is just the tip of the iceberg at Gen Con as we head out this week and will report back some of our other favorites when we are there.
Thanks for listening and if at Gen Con, please say Hey if you see us.
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00:00:00 Intro 00:03:51 Holiday Adventures 00:09:17 Slingz 00:14:57 Rehash of Old Games 00:18:45 Taste Buds 00:29:25 Miniature Market 00:31:05 Star Tycoon 00:49:07 Cities 00:56:31 Gametoppers LLC 00:59:11 Landmarks 01:12:05 Portal Games 01:13:10 Star Wars Unlimited 01:19:49 Gamegenic
There are many games about manipulating a stock market or trying to be a Tycoon of an industry. So, when we heard about Star Tycoon, we wondered what was different from all the other games in this category. For me, two things jumped out when playing. First, the market is not the dominating factor in this game, there is a nice balance between that and your other objectives. Second, the market wasn’t the only thing contributing to how you got your resources. Like the balance this game brought into the crowded stock market games.
Cities was a quick game to play with the need to concentrate on a few objectives and not many. And when teaching the game, it might need to be pointed out. This game will promote some sort of hate drafting to keep others from amassing large number of points and while this is solitary in play, little interaction, you need to pay attention to what others are doing.
Thanks for listening and hope you are having a wonderful summer so far.
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00:00:00 Intro 00:03:38 Warhammer: Age of Sigmar 4th Edition 00:08:30 Iron Kingdom Sold 00:11:33 Mojo 00:17:25 Taste Buds 00:23:45 Gametoppers LLC 00:25:32 Yokohama 00:40:25 AI Space Puzzle 00:48:00 Portal Games 00:49:15 Has the Golden Age passed 01:01:32 Nekojima 01:06:45 Miniature Market 01:08:03 Video Game Talk
What is the Golden Age of board gaming and has it passed? We give it some thought in this episode. One of us did a deep dive, while the other thought about it while setting up the microphone. Either way, it is defined differently for each of us. But we board gamers are drawn to rules, and so titles will rise in popularity and fall, just like we discussed in one of our reviews. Eventually, things get overused which leads to a shift and themes cycle. But fear not—new games emerge, striking a delicate balance, and the golden age continues.
In summary, the golden age isn’t a fixed point—it’s a dynamic journey fueled by creativity, passion, and the love of rolling dice and taking names.
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00:00:00 Intro 00:05:08 Movie Talk 00:09:12 Squirrel Moment 00:10:55 Define rolling 00:15:52 Taste Buds 00:21:37 Gametoppers LLC 00:22:43 Rallyman Dirt 00:38:35 Miniature Market 00:39:25 Sandbag 00:46:09 Charioteer 00:59:22 Agueda 01:05:36 Heat: Heavy Rain 01:14:07 Portal Games 01:15:06 Final Racing Thoughts
Racing board games ignite the thrill of the track, where strategy meets speed. And being from NASCAR country, we enjoy our racing games. In this episode we explore three different styles of racing games: Charioteer, Rallyman Dirt, and Heat-Heavy Rain
Charioteer:
Race into the winner’s circle with this set collection style racing game.
Play your cards to either sprint ahead, damage your opponents or navigate the turn of the forum.
Strategic card play will definitely factor in on who will win this game.
Rallyman: Dirt:
Rev your engines by rolling dice and completing the track in the best time.
Push your luck as you navigate treacherous turns to outpace your opponents.
Modular tracks, dice-driven movement, and strategic decisions are key aspects of this game.
Heat Heavy Rain:
Are you ready for two new tracks for Heat, then pick up this expansion.
New elements on the track will test your hand management skills as you race into the corners.
Draft, strategize, and sprint to the finish line while dealing with your opponents in this expansion for Heat: Pedal to the Metal
Sandbag is an anti-trick taking card game where you look to manipulate trump but in doing so help out the other players. Agueda is a collection game where you are trying to meet three scoring objectives set forth at the beginning of the game. While playing, the family compared it to Azul, but with a little less stress and hate drafting.
Thanks for listening and those back from Origins, hope you had a wonderful time.
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00:00:00 Intro 00:04:21 Strike Tournament Updated 00:07:31 Move Story Update 00:08:45 Southern Fried Gaming Expo 00:13:22 Tokaido Duo 00:16:31 Taste Buds 00:26:37 Miniature Market 00:28:05 Skyrise 00:47:30 Portal Games 00:49:48 Squirrels: The Card Game 00:55:30 Donut Shop 01:10:25 Gametoppers LLC 01:13:09 Granblue Fantasy 01:27:32 E-Win Chair 01:29:39 Outro
Board games—those magical realms where cardboard, dice, and imagination collide. Whether you’re plotting world domination or unraveling mysteries, these tabletop adventures unite friends, families, and foes. And in this release, we hear Marty’s family tell you why that is true with their reviews of Donut Shop and Granblue Fantasy Skirmish Game.
But we also hear about a card game that fits right at home with RDTN called Squirrels: The Card Game. This Uno style game with a solid competitive flare will get the whole family involved as you see who can get rid of their nuts first.
Finally, Marty tells me about what a miss and sounds like I missed a great game night with Skyrise. Roxley has had some solid games lately and this just adds to the collection. Hope I will get to see it on the table soon.
Thanks for listening
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00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Marty’s Move00:13:15 Easter Egg in Ep 32200:14:16 Cheerwine Festival00:17:00 Strike Tournament Info00:24:40 My City Roll & Draw00:27:30 Episode Title Stats00:32:10 Portal Games00:33:55 Sunrise Lane00:40:50 Path of Civilization01:02:20 Compile01:07:45 Gametoppers01:10:25 Mind Map01:18:05 Miniature Market01:20:02 Outro (Baseball & SWU)
It’s time for the big Gen Con Strike Tournament ticket sale! You can hear all the details in the episode.
Marty struggles to get through the episode as he tries to recovery from helping his son move. But he manages to find the energy to get through reviews of four games including one of our favorite style of games, a civ style game.
If you haven’t joined yet, we’d love to have you on our Discord Server. Very laid back, lots of fun and no drama!
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