"The Daily Dice" is your weekday companion for all things board gaming. Each episode delivers a concise mix of game reviews, industry news, and insider information. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated enthusiast, tune in every Tuesday and Thursday to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, hottest releases, and hidden gems in the world of tabletop gaming. Roll into your day with "The Daily Dice" – where every episode is a new adventure!
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Tuck Choate Podcasts
This episode explores the incredible world of board game inserts. Many gamers bemoan poorly designed inserts, resorting to DIY solutions or baggies, but this episode highlights the games lauded by the board game community for their well-designed inserts that keep components organized and streamline setup and teardown…
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This episode of The Daily Dice reviews Sushi Go 10th Anniversary Edition, a deluxe version of the pick-and-pass card game where players draft sets of sushi for points. We explain how the game is played, including the new dessert card mechanics, and discuss the upgraded components, like the bento box, wasabi scoring cubes, and squishy Strawberry pud…
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In this episode, we dig into Worms: The Board Game, a tabletop adaptation of the iconic video game series. Instead of trying to replicate the original's physics engine, the game brings its chaos to life through dice-based mechanics, with unpredictable wind and weapon scattering adding to the mayhem. But does the board game manage to capture the sam…
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Space-Off is a new party game for 4-10 players that is actively in development and expected to be released in 2025. Our own Tuck describes it as a "better version of Quelf" and involves two teams competing against each other to collect spaceship parts by completing a variety of silly and challenging tasks. Join us as we preview your newest Party Ga…
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Arcs, the latest board game from Leder Games, has taken the board gaming world by storm, but not without its share of controversy. Listen in as we discuss Arcs' innovative blend of trick-taking and space-faring 4X elements, exploring both the strategic depth and potential frustrations of its card-driven gameplay, resource management, and combat sys…
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Join us as we explore the enchanting world of Everdell, a popular board game where players build a thriving city filled with charming woodland creatures. We'll discuss the game's unique worker placement and tableau building mechanics, discuss the gorgeous artwork and high-quality components that create a truly immersive experience, and evaluate the…
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In this episode, we dive into Altered, a trading card game that offers a fresh twist on the TCG genre. Two players race to reunite their hero with their companion by navigating a modular path called the Expedition, made up of eight zones. We'll discuss how players strategically play characters, landmarks, and spell cards, manage their mana, and ada…
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This week on the podcast, we're taking a look at the highs and lows of the rock and roll lifestyle in a review of Rock Hard: 1977, a new board game that puts you in the shoes of an aspiring musician trying to make it big. We'll discuss the game's unique theme, mechanics, and components, including its surprisingly realistic play money. Is Rock Hard:…
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Fans of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series and deckbuilding games won't want to miss this episode! We discuss the upcoming Mistborn Deckbuilding Game, exploring its unique mechanics like "Burning" and "Flaring" metals to power up cards, battling other Mistborn or the Lord Ruler himself, and racing to complete missions in a world of ash and mists. …
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This episode explores Slay the Spire: The Board Game, a physical adaptation of the popular deck-building video game. We discuss the game's faithful recreation of the video game experience, streamlined rules, high-quality components, and engaging cooperative mode, while also pointing out the significant amount of upkeep required during gameplay and …
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This episode explores the lighter side of board games, discussing games that prioritize laughter and fun over complex strategy. In a Reddit thread titled "What game brings the most straight-up laughter to the table?", users enthusiastically recommend games like Poetry for Neanderthals, a game where players get whacked with an inflatable club for us…
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In this podcast, we discuss the launch of the Cosmere® RPG Kickstarter campaign by Brotherwise Games and Dragonsteel Entertainment. The campaign, which features content from Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive and Mistborn series, reached its funding goal in under an hour and has become one of the largest tabletop RPG Kickstarter campaigns. The …
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