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| 25 Jun 2024 | S1E1: Our 1st 10x10 Challenge | 00:17:23 | |
Welcome to Season 1 of Dice Jesters, in which we take an in-depth look at 10 introductory games with a 10x10 challenge. In this episode, Dave lists the games we will cover in this season's 10x10 and why he selected these games based off the questions he asked Julie. Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | S1E3: Dominion (10x10 Review) | 00:39:59 | |
Have you ever been cursed by a witch before? Join us as Dave discovers what that feels like in our in-depth look at Dominion over the course of 10 plays.
In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this iconic deckbuilding game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her special drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about Dominion after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away?
Introduction/why Dave picked the game: 00:00:19
Initial thoughts after one play: 00:08:11
Final thoughts after 10 plays: 00:24:14
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| 25 Feb 2025 | S2E17: Bonfire & Nucleum (Board Game Retreat) | 00:23:07 | |
Join us this week as we discuss our recent outing to a board game retreat hosted by some local friends, where we had the chance to play the games Bonfire (by Stefan Feld) and Nucleum (by Simone Luciani and Dávid Turczi). We also discuss learning/teaching new games, and our appreciation for the two-player count! We look forward to our next 10x10 challenge adventure for Season 3 starting very soon, and we hope you join us for that as well! Bonfire: 00:06:14 Nucleum: 00:12:59 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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| 04 Feb 2025 | S2E14: Wingspan (10x10 Challenge) | 00:44:26 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Wingspan, the popular bird-themed tableau-building game by Elizabeth Hargrave. Julie reveals many aspects of her past that involve interesting stories, and highly-specific opinions, surrounding birds. Can you guess Dave's and her favorite bird species? We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:09 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:10:28 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:21:08 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music: Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | S1E11: Quacks of Quedlinburg 10x10 Review | 00:38:35 | |
Have you ever had one too many cherry bombs, making your cauldron explode and massively disappointing your friends and family? Join us as we compete to make the best potion in our in-depth look at The Quacks of Quedlinburg over the course of 10 plays. In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this popular bag-building push-your-luck game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her special drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away? Introduction/why Dave picked the game: 00:00:18 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:08:13 Final thoughts after 10 plays: 00:15:37 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 15 Apr 2025 | S3E2: The Missing Expedition (Lost Ruins of Arnak Expansion) | 00:17:56 | |
Join us this week as we take an even deeper dive into the world of Arnak by discussing The Missing Expedition expansion, as well as a more extensive final thoughts about the game after 14 combined plays with both expansions (10 with Expedition Leaders & 4 Missing Expedition). Note: we did not play with the cooperative campaign included in the expansion, just the new leaders and research tracks. Email us your questions for future Q&A episodes at: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | S2E2: Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle Earth (10x10 Challenge) | 00:39:16 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Lord of the Rings Duel for Middle Earth. We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Julie also comes prepared with a custom scent to pair with the game, and we discuss a journey we took to a local Hobbit Day! Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:09 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:11:52 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:17:01 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | S2E5: Notre Dame (10x10 Challenge) | 00:35:26 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Notre Dame, the classic board game designed by Stefan Feld. Discover how Julie's perspective and appreciation for the game evolved from her initial play of the game through completing many additional rounds and uncovering new layers of strategy that weren't apparent at first glance. We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:10 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:07:58 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:17:13 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music: Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | Pilot Episode: Welcome to Dice Jesters | 00:08:54 | |
Welcome to Dice Jesters! Join us as we briefly introduce ourselves and explain how we got into gaming, and our vision for the podcast. | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | S1E4: Sagrada (10x10 Review) | 00:35:04 | |
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to construct a stained glass window? Join us as we roll colorful dice in our in-depth look at Sagrada over the course of 10 plays.
In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this abstract dice drafting game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her special drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about Sagrada after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away?
Introduction/why Dave picked the game: 00:00:20
Initial thoughts after one play: 00:09:07
Final thoughts after 10 plays: 00:16:28
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| 15 Oct 2024 | E18: Dracula vs Van Helsing | 00:23:35 | |
Join us this week as we discuss Dracula vs Van Helsing, a 2-player head-to-head trick-taking card game which we pre-ordered based on its artwork by Weberson Santiago and seemed to fit in perfectly with our "spooky bonus season" of games for the podcast! Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Intro Music: Halloween Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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| 07 Jan 2025 | S2E10: Orléans (10x10 Challenge) | 00:41:35 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Orléans, the bag-building resource-management board game by Reiner Stockhausen. We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:09 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:07:40 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:18:32 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music: Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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| 18 Feb 2025 | S2E16: Ranking Our S2 10x10 Challenge Games | 00:36:18 | |
Join us this week as we rank the games we played in this season's 10x10 challenge, and reminisce on some of the wonderful memories we created along the way on this adventure! Which games will we crown as our favorites from this list? -Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth -Five Tribes -Notre Dame -Bruges -The Castles of Burgundy -Orléans -Agricola -Le Havre -Wingspan -Viticulture We look forward to our next 10x10 challenge adventure for Season 3, and we hope you join us for that as well! Until then, we still plan to release weekly episodes (on Tuesdays) covering some smaller box games :-). Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music:Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | E14: Gingerbread House | 00:20:41 | |
Have you ever felt drawn into a mysterious non-descript looming house in the woods, inhabited by a witch with a questionable offering of delectable delights such as cookies and pastries? Join us this week as we discuss the game Gingerbread House, a family-weight tile-laying game designed by Phil Walker-Harding, as part of our bonus "spooky season" episodes. Introduction and initial thoughts: 00:00:13 Final thoughts/discussion: 00:10:05 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Intro Music: Halloween Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Music: Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | S2E15: Viticulture (10x10 Challenge) | 00:37:04 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Viticulture, the worker-placement vineyard management game by Stonemaier Games. This is a game Dave greatly enjoyed early on in the hobby, but the question is: will it hold up after all this time? We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:09 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:08:33 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:16:49 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music: Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | S2E19: Board Game Questions & Answers | 00:42:25 | |
Join us this week as we answer some questions kindly submitted to us! We had so much fun recording this episode and answering these questions, and we hope you enjoy it too! If you'd like to submit questions for us to answer on future episodes, please email us at thedicejesters@gmail.com. 1. Question from Michael @bearwynplaysgames Do you think that how much you like a game (or dislike a game) is because you play them so quickly so many times? 00:02:38 2. Question from Jamey @jameystegmaier Of all of your 10x10s, what is the game that had the best first impression after one game (and why), and what’s the game for which your enjoyment increased the most after playing it more than once? 00:07:52 3. Question from Questiny @questinyboardgame Which games have stood the test of time for you and remain go-to favorites for you and why? 00:14:23 4. Question from Jonathan @_gamingcreations_ Dave, what got you into board games, and what was the first game you played? 00:16:43 5. Question from Lichenwood Games @favorthegame If you had to live inside one of your games, which would you choose, and which would you never want to live inside of? 00:20:08 6. Questions from Almost D&D @almostdnd Has Lupin ever totally ruined a game by walking all over the board, and if so, what game? 00:23:42 Have you ever thought of making your own game, and if so, can you tell us about it? 00:26:33 7. Questions from Rummathon Royale @rummathonroyale Do you think tabletop games should evolve with digital integration, or does that take away from the experience? 00:30:21 What’s the one mechanic in tabletop gaming that you think is overused or underrated? 00:34:19 How do you think social media has changed the way we discover and play board games? 00:37:25 --- Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music:Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | S2E13: Board Game Replays, Discoveries, and Future Fun (Jan. 2025 Edition) | 00:33:42 | |
Join us for our monthly "Replays, Discoveries, and Future Fun" discussion of board games outside our 10x10 challenge we've been playing - What games have we returned to, what new-to-Julie/us games have we tried, and what are some games we are hoping to explore together in the future? In this month's episode, we revisit Azul, a game from our S1 10x10 challenge that was an instant favorite of ours (and the first game we played together getting into this hobby). But do we still enjoy this game as much as we did initially? We also talk about our recent discoveries of Hanamikoji and In the Year of the Dragon, and a couple of games we'd like to explore for future fun: Septima and SETI. Azul: 00:00:26 Hanamikoji: 00:10:58 In the Year of the Dragon: 00:18:28 Septima: 00:27:50 SETI: 00:29:15 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Music intro/outro: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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| 13 Aug 2024 | S1E9: San Juan 10x10 Review | 00:33:05 | |
Have you ever dreamed of building monuments and developing a city? What about relaxing with a delightful card game and some pleasant background music on a cool summer evening? Join us as we compete to be the best governor in our in-depth look at San Juan over the course of 10 plays. In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this classic action-selection tableau-building card game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her special drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about San Juan after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away? Introduction/first impression of components: 00:19 Initial thoughts after one play: 08:02 Final thoughts after 10 plays: 15:14 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | S1E2: Azul (10x10 Review) | 00:34:43 | |
S1E2: Azul 10x10 Review Join us as we take an in-depth look at Azul after (at least) 10 plays. Dave explains why we selected this game for our 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of components after opening the box. Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about the game after one play together, and end with our final thoughts after completing our 10x10 of the game. Introduction/why Dave picked the game: 00:00:26 First impression of components: 00:01:22 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:03:57 10x10 final thoughts: 00:16:22 Email us: TheDiceJesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | S1E10: Targi 10x10 Review | 00:43:45 | |
Have you ever been lost in the desert in desperate search of pepper, dates, salt, gold, and victory points? Join us as we strategically block each other on our path to victory in Targi over the course of 10 plays. In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this popular 2-player worker placement game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her special drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about Targi after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away? Introduction/why Dave picked the game: 00:00:18 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:06:20 Final thoughts after 10 plays: 00:17:35 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 17 Dec 2024 | S2E7: Board Game Replays, Discoveries, and Future Fun (Dec. 2024 Edition) | 00:37:20 | |
Join us for our monthly "replays, discoveries, and future fun" discussion of board games outside our 10x10 challenge we've been playing - What games have we returned to, what new-to-Julie/us games have we tried, and what are some games we are hoping to explore together in the future? In this month's episode, we revisit Carcassonne, a game from our S1 10x10 challenge that Julie was unsure of. We played the game with multiple expansions (Inns & Cathedrals, Traders & Builders, The Tower, and Princess & The Dragon), and discuss our experience and impressions replaying this game multiple times! We also talk about our recent discoveries of Sea Salt & Paper, Sushi Go!, and Holly Jolly, and a couple of games we'd like to explore for future fun: The Taverns of Tiefenthal and Lost Ruins of Arnak. Carcassonne: 00:00:50 Sea Salt & Paper: 00:12:35 Sushi Go!: 00:16:45 Holly Jolly: 00:23:05 The Taverns of Tiefenthal: 00:29:53 Lost Ruins of Arnak: 00:32:35 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Music intro/outro: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | S2E4: Board Game Replays, Discoveries, and Future Fun (Nov. 2024 Edition) | 00:47:23 | |
Join us this week as we take a brief break from our 10x10 challenge to discuss board games we've been playing - both new-to-Julie/us games and ones we've returned to, as well as ones we would like to try! We also ask a question from a listener Simon: "Which of you two is a sore loser at board games?" Chess: 00:08:06 San Juan: 00:13:48 Cat Lady: 00:19:08 Lost Cities: 00:23:47 Battle Line: 00:31:14 Games we want to try: 00:40:40 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | S3E1: Lost Ruins of Arnak (10x10 Challenge) | 00:42:26 | |
We are back!! And very excited to share our third 10x10 challenge journey where we will deep-dive into some games with a new season of Dice Jesters, which will have an exploration/discovery theme. We kick off this 10x10 challenge with one we have been excited to play - Lost Ruins of Arnak! In this episode, we discuss our first impressions as the components are on the table in front of us, initial thoughts after one play/learning the game, and then a final discussion of our overall experience playing the game 10 times together. We hope that this captures the experience of playing the game at various points of the journey!Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:28 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:09:57 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:23:50 Email us your questions for future Q&A episodes at: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music:Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 10 Sep 2024 | E13: Parade | 00:36:49 | |
Join us for our first spooky season bonus episode as we take a look at the card game Parade, one that we had found at a local board game store a while back but hadn't had the chance to play until now! In this episode, we will give first impressions of the game out of the box, and then discuss the game in depth after playing it multiple times. If you would like to vote on how you would rank our season one games, join us on our Patreon for free at: www.patreon.com/DiceJesters Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: @DiceJesters Music: Halloween Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | S2E1: Our Season Two 10x10 Challenge | 00:12:35 | |
Join us this week as we introduce our 10x10 challenge for season two, and Dave answers a question provided by listener Matt (Instagram: @therisemanrepertoire) who asked "...how many include new mechanisms to Julie, and how many are new to both of you in general vs. Dave's favorite list?" Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | E16: Pralaya | 00:27:31 | |
Have you ever found yourself trapped on an island inhabited by an evil force who sought to pull the land down into the depths of the vast, mysterious ocean, and your first thought was "Grab the demon statues"? Join us this week as we discuss the card game Pralaya, which we picked up at a local anime convention. Introduction and initial thoughts: 00:00:12 Final thoughts/discussion: 00:10:00 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Intro Music: Halloween Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Music: Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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| 08 Oct 2024 | E17: Whirling Witchcraft | 00:15:19 | |
Have you ever loaded a cauldron with ingredients and given it to a friend, hoping it would overwhelm them as some kind of whimsical prank? Join us this week as we discuss the game Whirling Witchcraft, a game we impulse-bought at a local game store because we loved the artwork! Introduction and initial thoughts: 00:00:10 Final thoughts/discussion: 00:05:00 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Intro Music: Halloween Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Music: Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 30 Jul 2024 | S1E7: Canvas 10x10 Review | 00:33:50 | |
Have you ever let your mind wander to envision the infinite possibilities of the artistic imagination? Join us as we build craft together uniquely beautiful art pieces in our in-depth look at Canvas over the course of 10 plays. In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this lightweight card-crafting game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her special drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about Canvas after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away? Introduction/why Dave picked the game: 00:00:19 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:07:11 Final thoughts after 10 plays: 00:16:54 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | S1E12: 10x10 Board Game Ranking | 00:44:16 | |
Join us as we take a look back at our first Dice Jesters 10x10. In this episode, Dave asks Julie questions about how her perspective has evolved throughout the course of these ten games from a new gamer’s perspective, and then we rank the games and discuss each one. Which game will be our #1? If you would like to vote on how you would rank our season one games, join us on our Patreon for free at: www.patreon.com/DiceJesters Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJestersMedieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | S2E20: Lupin's Episode | 00:24:00 | |
We are currently working on wrapping up our first game of our Season 3 10x10 challenge, which we are quite excited about! In the meantime, we thought we would get out some lighthearted fun for you to enjoy. In this episode, Julie shares a heartwarming tale of her newfound friendship with a goose - despite her bird aversion revealed in the Wingspan episode. Then, we bring our own Q&A dissecting Lupin's personality as a gamer. While we do tie (most of) everything back into games, this is mostly a non-game-related episode. We hope you enjoy! We will be back very soon with our new season of Dice Jesters, and we hope you will join us for that adventure! -Dave & Julie | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | E20: Ranking Our Spooky Season Games | 00:26:16 | |
Join us for this wrap-up of our mini season focusing on games that evoke the spirit of the "spooky season"! In this episode, we discuss some Halloween adventures we shared, and then we rank the 7 games we played. We also reveal who won the title of "The Pumpkin Master" - Julie or Dave. The games we discuss and rank in this episode include: Parade, Gingerbread House, Pralaya, Jekyll vs Hyde, Whirling Witchcraft, Dracula vs Van Helsing, and The Bloody Inn. Introduction and initial thoughts: 00:00:11 Halloween adventures (non-game-related): 00:00:45 Game rankings: 00:06:17 Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Intro Music: Halloween Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | S2E3: Five Tribes (10x10 Challenge) | 00:45:10 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Five Tribes. We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. We also answer a questions from listener Michael (@bearwynplaysgames): -What is your favorite mechanic in a game so far? -What IP would you like to see in a game, and what genre of game would you want it to be? Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:10 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:10:32 Listener questions: 00:21:36 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:29:39 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | S2E18: What's Coming Next + Beer & Bread | 00:19:03 | |
Join us this week as we discuss our upcoming season of Dice Jesters, which we will begin in April! This will be centered around a brand-new 10x10 challenge of board games. We also discuss the game Beer & Bread, designed by Scott Almes and one that we've really enjoyed playing in between seasons. We want to thank everyone who joined us for season two of Dice Jesters. It has truly been a fun journey sharing our experience with these ten games. We are THRILLED for what season three has in store, and we hope you will join us for that journey as well! Discussing S3 of Dice Jesters: 00:00:27 Beer & Bread: 00:07:21 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | E15: Jekyll vs. Hyde | 00:18:07 | |
Have you ever felt an ominous presence lurking within the shadows of your imagination, only to realize that the dark presence is but an alternate manifestation of your very identity? Join us this week as we discuss the 2-player trick-taking card game Jekyll vs. Hyde as part of our bonus "spooky season" episodes. Introduction and initial thoughts: 00:00:12 Final thoughts/discussion: 00:05:56 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Intro Music: Halloween Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Music: Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 | E19: The Bloody Inn | 00:27:14 | |
Have you ever had aspirations of running a questionably-intentioned inn on the side of a deserted highway, in attempt to lure in unsuspecting guests in order to make a shady profit? Join us this week as we discuss our recent adventure to Halloween town, and Dave admits an embarrassing secret to Julie. Then, we "dig in" to discuss the game The Bloody Inn, one that we chose for our "bonus mini spooky season" for our podcast and YouTube channel. ***Be aware: aspects/terminology discussed in this game may not be suitable for a younger audience. We always do our best to keep our content suitable for all audiences, but there are some violence-related aspects of this game.*** Introduction and initial thoughts: 00:00:11 Final thoughts/discussion: 00:11:04 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Intro Music: Halloween Theme 1 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition Music: Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com). Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | S2E11: Agricola (10x10 Challenge) | 00:40:35 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Agricola, the classic worker placement farming board game by Uwe Rosenberg. We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:09 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:07:20 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:18:30 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music: Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | S1E5: Century Golem Edition 10x10 Review | 00:31:58 | |
Have you ever aspired to be a fantastical crystal trader? Join us as we collect and trade magnificent gems in our in-depth look at Century: Golem Edition over the course of 10 plays. In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this hand-building gem collecting game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her special drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about Century: Golem Edition after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away? First impression of components: 00:01:30 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:06:27 Final thoughts after 10 plays: 00:18:12 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 | S2E6: Bruges (10x10 Challenge) | 00:34:01 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Bruges, the classic tableau-building board game designed by Stefan Feld. We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:10 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:06:38 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:14:00 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music: Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | S2E12: Le Havre (10x10 Challenge) | 00:40:18 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at Le Havre, the nautical-themed economic worker placement board game by Uwe Rosenberg. We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:09 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:09:15 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:18:54 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro/outro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music: Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | S2E8: The Castles of Burgundy (10x10 Challenge) | 00:39:05 | |
Join us as we take a deep-dive look at The Castles of Burgundy, the classic tile placement board game with dice designed by Stefan Feld. We played this game as part of our 10x10 challenge (playing 10 games at least 10 times), and this episode includes discussions about first impression on table, thoughts after one play, and then our overall experience playing the game 10 times. Introduction/first impression on table: 00:00:10 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:09:10 Discussing our experience over 10 plays: 00:21:00 Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Transition music: Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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| 31 Dec 2024 | S2E9: Our 2024 Year of Fun in Board Gaming | 00:33:51 | |
Join us this week for a very lighthearted episode recapping our 2024 year in gaming and making some 2025 as well! Dave asks Julie some questions about her experiences board gaming over the past year, and then bring some fun trivia for Julie based on our stats from logged board game plays as well as backstories from rulebooks. We sincerely wish you a Happy New Year, and we look forward to everything we have in store for Dice Jesters in 2025! We will return next week with an in-depth discussion of the game Orléans, which we are very excited to share :-). Email us your questions: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Dice Jesters Patreon Queen's Court Members: Fritz Paull Intro music: Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | S1E6: Carcassonne 10x10 Review | 00:43:48 | |
Have you ever wondered where the iconic meeple originated? Join us as we build cities, roads, farms, and monasteries in our in-depth look at Carcassonne over the course of 10 plays. In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this classic game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her special drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about Carcassonne after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away? First impression of components: 00:01:30 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:06:54 Update after three plays: 00:13:16 Final thoughts after 10 plays: 00:15:33 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dicejesters Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) | |||
| 06 Aug 2024 | S1E8: Space Base 10x10 Review | 00:27:56 | |
Have you ever had the unexplainable desire to explore the loneliest voids of the infinitely expansive universe? Join us on this special journey into the new frontier in our in-depth look at Space Base over the course of 10 plays. In this episode, Dave explains why he chose this dice-rolling engine-building game for our S1 10x10, and Julie gives some first impressions of the components after opening the box. She also reveals her imaginatively-crafted drink pairing for the game! Then, we discuss our initial thoughts about Space Base after one play together, and end with our final thoughts about the game after 10 plays. Will we keep it to play or trade it away? Introduction/why Dave picked the game: 00:00:18 Initial thoughts after one play: 00:06:24 Final thoughts after 10 plays: 00:13:39 Email us: thedicejesters@gmail.com Instagram: DiceJesters Medieval Chateau by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gates Of Glory by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |||