S4E7 - Belly up to the Gaming Table
The boys are back to talk Imperial Settlers: Empire of the North, Radlands, Valeria games, and much more.
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Roasted Games
Kaz Gable and Bill Price love board games. More than that, they love board game design. The roasted games podcast is an exploration of what does and does not make a good game and the brilliance and pitfalls of board game design. They also touch on their own experience as budding game designers and the status of games they have in development.
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Episodes
S4E6 - The Chill Episode
This week Bill and Kaz chat revisiting some classic faves, some new faves, and maybe even some Flava Flaves?
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 6
S4E5 - Solo Shenanigans
Bill and Kaz are back to finish their list of top 10 solo games.
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 5
S4E4 - Games for Me Time
Sometimes you just need some time alone. Some Me time. This week Bill and Kaz kick of their list of top solo games.
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 4
S4E3 - Discoveries New and Old
Rez Arcana resurrected, Vindication, a picturesque New England village, and roll and writes galore!
Feb 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 3
S4E2 - Memorable Memories
Bill and Kaz return to close out their list of top ten gameplays from 2021. Mysteries will be revealed!
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 2
S4E1 - Season Four Back For More
Season 4 begins! Bill and Kaz jump back in the saddle to talk their most memorable plays of 2021.
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 1
S3E15 - Glorious Game Stories
This week Bill and Kaz regale you with tales of games played, games wished for, and game night anecdotes.
Nov 09, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 15
S3E14 - The Lost Ruins of Dune Imperium
There is a battle a brewin' to determine the best worker placement/deck builder board game. This week Bill and Kaz compare the two main contenders, The Lost Ruins of Arnak and Dune Imperium. Is there space enough on the shelves for both or must rule triumphant above them all?
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 14
S3E13 - The Final Countdown
Bill and Kaz finish their countdown of the top 10 games of their collections as ranked by BGG. Top 1-5. Best of the best baby!
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 13
S3E12 - The Countdown
Bill and Kaz take a look at their own collections and see how BGG ranks their top ten games. Do the games deserve their spots?
Oct 06, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 12
S3E11 - Questions of the Future
This week Bill and Kaz talk Whistle Stop, Merchants Cove, and contemplate the future of the hobby with all the craziness these days.
Sep 28, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 11
S3E10 - The Fun Episode
This week Bill and Kaz have some guests on the pod. It's Corey and Donnie from Concept Medley games! The guys are here to discuss their design process, current games they're working on, and how to make sure the 'fun factor' doesn't get designed out of your game.
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 10
S3E9 - Conspiracy Under The Sea
This week Bill and Kaz chat about Medieval Builders, Unmatched in detail, and a Conspiracy under the sea. Also, Bill may have a drafting mechanism addiction and Kaz tries to describe another game he has never played and knows very little about but he's sure he likes it.
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 9
S3E8 - Testing, Testing, 123
This week Bill and Kaz chat about a recent playtest of a game Bill is working on. Plus! Pax games. What the heck are they? Are the worth playing? Also, the temptation of LOTR the card game for Kaz continues.
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 8
S3E7 - Minisode May Die
Back this week with another minisode! Bill and guest host Joey (Bill's son) are back on the mics to breakdown a recent gameplay of Cthulhu: Death May Die. So confusing! The name of the game that is. The episode is very understandable. Enjoy!
Aug 24, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
S3E6 - Cleverer Fuchs
This week Bill and Kaz get chattin' Gonz. Gonz Schon Clever that is. One of the best roll and writes out there. ALSO! Drafting dinos, 1890s architecture, Puerto Rico, and a myserious play through which they maybe can't talk about.
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 6
S3E5 - Minisode Macabre
This week on Roasted Games, a mini episode! Bill and guest host Joey (Bill's son) hop on the mics and breakdown a recent gameplay of Abonimation: The Heir of Frankenstein.
Aug 10, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 5
S3E4 - We're Wearing Shades
This week Bill and Kaz receive their first game specifically for review from a publisher. The guys are moving up! Then they chat about a Horrified sequel, Lost Ruins of Arnak, Cthulhu Death May Die, and Smartphone Inc ( a cell phone board game?!?!?!). Plus, what games to bring to a family gathering to get your non-gamer family hooked.
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 4
S3E3 - The Dwellings Episode
This week Bill and Kaz take a look at the game that's been demanding their focus for the last few weeks, Dwellings of Eldervale. Plus, is the game you've been playing a lot lately a good game or just easy to get to the table? Do games with extra modes earn their keep or are they just marketing fluff?
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 3
S3E2 - Hitting the Groove
This week Bill and Kaz talk jumping into popular LCG series years after everyone else, compare recent game plays, and discuss Pan Am, Kolejka, and Dwellings of Eldervale. It's compare and contrast time baby!
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 2
S3E1 - We're Back!
It's been a long year and then some. Ah the dark times. But! Times are dark no longer because Bill and Kaz are finally back to talk games, game design, and what changes have occurred in their lives over the last year. Woo hoo! Excitement all around!
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 1
S2E16 - Apes in the Apiary
Bees in the apiary, apes in the bee.....thing.... Well, the pun computer failed. Oh, well. This week Bill and Kaz talk about a recent playthrough of a Concept Medley work in progress, Pocket Apiary. Honeybees, wildflowers, and competition! Plus, let's talk about Phil Walker-Harding's Silver and Gold. To the Apiary!
May 18, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 16
S2E15 - Short and Sweet
The guys recap a long over due game play and try to figure out what makes Kemet so great. Everything. Everything does.
May 04, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 15
S2E14 - An Example of Perfection
Bill and Kaz are back to talk about some great games they've played. Have they witnessed perfection? Probably not, but pretty darn close!
Apr 27, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 14
S2E13 - A Calming Distraction
You know what we all need right now? Something to look forward to: An epic adventure, an exciting challenge, a comforting journey. Luckily, the guys have some suggestions of games that do an extra special job of pulling you into their worlds and letting you take your mind off the things going on in ours.
Apr 13, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 13
S2E12 - Stayin' Alive
Bill and Kaz reunite after a brief hiatus to discuss what they've been up to and compare notes on game design competitions, games played, and games they're excited to get to the table. Also, how are you getting in a game session these days? Let the guys know!
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 12
S2E11 - Where Have All The Game Groups Gone?
Going stir-crazy yet? Miss your game group? Us too. In this episode Bill and Kaz go over some options to get your gaming fix with friends while staying far away from them. So, take that shower you've been putting off for the last few days, boot up your digital devices, and get ready to play some games!
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 11
S2E10 - The Luck of the Irish
This episode is all about luck. Can the guys discover the magic skill/luck ratio that makes the perfect board game? Does it even exist? A mysterious luck based episode for your St. Patrick's Day listening pleasure.
Mar 16, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 10
S2E9 - Let Me Take a Little Bite Outta You
Shambling, shuffling, and moaning. They are among us! No, not the elderly, the undead. The guys break down their choices for top 5 Zombie games.
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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