Sean and Ronan are joined by many, many LobSters as we get together by the sea and discuss the games we have played at LobSterCon XI. With us are Dean, Michael, Bonnie Kate, Lloyd, Full On, Rachel, Adam, Natalie, Paul and Chris. We discuss many, many games including; Star Wars: Rebellion, Grand Austria Hotel, Quadropolis, Zombie Tower 3D, Animals on Board, World's Fair, T.I.M.E. Stories, The Pursuit of Happiness and more... Win a copy of Aether Captains from Mage Company in our Flash Competition...
May 05, 2016•2 hr 8 min
In this episode Sean and Ronan consult the tea leaves, scry the crystal ball and take their best guesses as to which upcoming 2016 releases will be Treasures and which will be Traps. Featured this time are; Star Trek: Ascendancy, Beyond Baker Street, Legendary: Firefly, Broken Legions, First Martians, Colony, Bunny Kingdom, Monster Buffet, Cry Havoc, Oktoberfest, 7 Ronin, Smugglers, Worlds Monuments and Terraforming Mars. Sean and Ronan will be gaming for four days at LobSterCon XI. Head to www....
Apr 19, 2016•1 hr 25 min
The boys are again joined by a special guest and this time it's Paul (not the same Paul as before but another Paul). The big review in this episode is Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game and it's not all happy questing. Also in this episode, Ronan and Sean talk about the games played on a recent trip to the Oxford games café, Thirsty Meeples while Paul discusses three games he has been playing of late (getting Sean very excited by a zombie themed game). For other great gaming podcasts head ...
Apr 03, 2016•2 hr 4 min
Happy Birthday to us! Happy Birthday to us! We celebrate three years of podcasting by listing our favourite three player games. See what we did there? For other great gaming podcasts head to dicetower.com Find us on Twitter @gamepitpodcast Join in the chat at our BGG Guild
Mar 14, 2016•1 hr 18 min
We are back with more in our new format and we welcome Steve into the Game Pit for a second episode in a row. In this episode, we talk about those games in our collection that we never play but still can't bear to give up and we hear all about Steve's mankini obsession. The big review this time out is Nations from Lautapelit.fi. Find all our episodes at 2d6.org Check out a gaming feast for your ears at dicetowernetwork.com Follow us on Twitter @gamepitpodcast Like us on Facebook Share your thoug...
Mar 04, 2016•1 hr 51 min
Sean and Ronan are joined by Steve who is back after over a year away. They join forces to talk about the games they have played, backed, lusted after and tried to have imprisoned. They then put their heads together to hunt out the truth about Fury of Dracula 3rd Edition. Have Fantasy Flight Games cornered the beast or have they let mayhem run amok? One of the games discussed is Codex and it is still available on Kickstarter. Here's the link if you'd like to take a look yourself: https://www.kic...
Feb 16, 2016•1 hr 47 min
We are back and to make up for the break, we return with a truly huge episode.Ronan and Sean are joined by Paul (Full on) to look over the best and worst that 2015 had to offer (and to offer Paul a hug).Included in the episode: Our Top 5 of 2015 Top new to us games of 2015 Most disappointing games of 2015 Out of the Dust Want to play again and much more Also in this episode is a sneak peak at Nightmare Forest: Dean Run.This game is now available on KickStarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/p...
Jan 31, 2016•3 hr 24 min
Now back to our regular Picking Over the Bones format after the excitement of Essen, we have tweaked the way we do the reviews.In this episode we did not provide a straight up rules explanation but instead looked to incorporate the rules into the general discussion.Please let us have your feedback on our new way of doing things. In this episode, Sean and Ronan take a look at The Big Book of Madness, The Voyages of Marco Polo, Porta Nigra and Res Publica: 2230 AD. The Game Pit are proud members o...
Nov 16, 2015•2 hr 8 min
After working their way through the Essen Spiel halls and the playing as many of the Essen 2015 releases as they could get their dirty mitts on, Ronan and Sean come to a decision on what the feel was the best and worst of this years Spiel. In the episode each of the boys choose their Top 3, Biggest Disappointment and Biggest Surprise.
Oct 26, 2015•1 hr 18 min
Ronan has flown into Essen and the two boys have worked their way round the Spiel halls on the Friday (supervised by Natalie) in order to play, demo and buy a host of games. Listen as they discuss the merits of all played and lament the amount of games purchased by both despite plans made to avoid such an occurrence. Ronan will be back at Spiel again on Saturday 10th Oct to man The Dice Tower booth (Hall 7 at 12:00) and bring you the third and final field report.
Oct 10, 2015•55 min
This is the first in the series of quick Essen 2015 field reports. Sean goes through what he had played and what has caught his eye in the Spiel fair today. We also have a quick appearance from regular contributor Natalie. Ronan will be back tomorrow and remember we can be found on Friday evening at the Bredenay Hotel if you fancy a game or a chat.
Oct 08, 2015•17 min
In this, the last of their Essen previews Sean and Ronan mull over and make predictions on another dozen games including Dilluvia Project, Rattle Battle Grab the Loot, Xenon Profiteer, Mistfall, Guns & Steel, Posthuman and more. Only these two could get in a 'heated discussion' about a game they've never played and one game in particular sets off a barrage of squeaking and indignation. Now the boys are off to Essen to hopefully play the games they have previewed an more!If you would like to ...
Oct 07, 2015•2 hr 3 min
Back again to preview another 12 Essen Spiel 2015 releases, the boys talk through a selection of games that have caught the eye for one reason or another. Discussed are Prime Time, The Big Book of Madness, 504, Raptor, M.U.L.E, Xanadu and lots more. Which ones will the boys guess are treasures and which ones are traps. The Game Pit are proud members of The Dice Tower Network and 2D6.org . ****This episode was recorded on a table microphone with both Ronan and Sean in the same room and may have a...
Sep 17, 2015•1 hr 31 min
Unable to contain their excitement any longer Sean and Ronan lift the lid on twelve of the hottest upcoming releases at Spiel 2015 in Essen. They have scoured the net high and low to garner as much information on the incoming games as they could and will let you know whether they think, prior to playtesting, the games are Treasure to be coveted or Traps to be avoided. Running through their fingers this episode are Pandemic:Legacy, 7 Wonder Duel, Porta Nigra, Antarctica, Shakespeare, Dice City an...
Sep 10, 2015•1 hr 15 min
The boys are back together for another Picking Over the Bones episode where they run the rule over Fallen, Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective, Galaxy of Trian and At The Gates of Loyang.One of these games almost causes fisticuffs at dawn as they heartily disagree but which one? Also in this episode, the winner of the Dice Tower, Gen Con competition is revealed.
Sep 01, 2015•1 hr 53 min
As Sean is unwell, Ronan hauls himself out of the pit and takes to the solo podcasting seas with a Pit Fight episode on games that can be played solo. Thrown against each other in the show are Friday, Sylvion and Lord of the Rings: The Card Game. Which one will emerge victorious? Also, Sean makes a brief appearance to tell us about a competition with The Dice Tower to win $50 to spend at Cool Stuff Inc. Enter the competition by answering one of the two questions and then email us at - thegamepit...
Aug 19, 2015•1 hr 14 min
This time Sean and Ronan are joined by several of their friends to discuss shorter games. Over thirty games are covered and we give you the best and the worst ways to fill the time between the big ones. Your two hosts give you a dozen reviews of smaller games and joining them at various points are Adam, Bonnie Kate, Pouria, Natalie, Chris and Paul. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org ....
Jun 25, 2015•3 hr 13 min
Welcome back to another Picking Over the Bones episode and this one is super sized! Sean and Ronan discuss XenoShyft: Onslaught, Elysium, Harbour and Space Hulk: Death Angel. Fans of Harbour may want to look away during that review though. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org .
Jun 08, 2015•1 hr 57 min
In this episode, Ronan and Sean discuss their exploits at Lobstercon, which is a twice yearly event where London On Board pack their bags and head down to the seaside to play games, games and more games. The boys talk about the great games they played during the event but as usual don't really hold back when discussing the less than great games played. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org ....
May 13, 2015•1 hr 54 min
After a break Sean and Ronan are back with a bumper Picking Over the Bones episode. Discussed and reviewed in this episode are Machi Koro, XCOM: The Board Game, El Gaucho and Legendary Encounters: An Alien Deck Building Game. Also in the show, the boys reveal the winner of the Hoyuk competition - Sponsored by Mage Company. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org . Finally, Mage Company have shared the news of an upcoming Kickstarter for a 12 R...
Apr 24, 2015•1 hr 42 min
In the first Battle Report episode Sean and Ronan are joined by Lloyd, Pouria, Paul and Rachel. Listen in as we play Virgin Queen with reports from the table and from each player as the game progresses. After the game we go back to the table again for everyone's first impressions of the game. Catch all our episodes at dicetowernetwork.com Find lots of gaming goodness at 2d6.org Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for all the breaking news.
Mar 12, 2015•1 hr 25 min
Sean and Ronan discuss and review four more games in this episode. Featuring are 8 Minute Empire, Hoyuk, Titans Tactics and Omen: A Reign of War. The episode also contains your last chance to win a copy of Hoyuk courtesy of MAGE Company. Listen for full details. Call all our episodes at dicetowernetwork.com with other great podcasts. We also feature on 2d6.org alongside more great gaming content. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for all the breaking news
Feb 25, 2015•1 hr 26 min
Sean and Ronan take a look back at the best and worst of 2014 in our longest episode yet. Featuring Biggest Disappointment, Best Expansion, Top 5 2014 Games and more... Joining us with their thoughts are our fantastic contributors Chris, Teri, Paul and Nathan. Also featuring our Competition to win a brand new copy of Hoyuk from MAGE Company. Catch all our episodes and more great gaming podcasts at dicetowernetwork.com Great gaming content can be found at 2d6.org Follow us on Twitter and Facebook...
Feb 10, 2015•3 hr 48 min
Happy New Year from The Game Pit In the first episode of 2015 the boys pick over the bones of the latest four games to fall into the pit. Discussed in this episode are Istanbul, Merkator, Tiny Epic Kingdoms and Quartermaster General. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org . The Dice Tower Kickstarter is now live. Visit The Dice Tower Kickstarter page to donate and get some DT stuff and promos....
Jan 15, 2015•1 hr 29 min
Now that they have all had time to digest the 2014 Essen Spiel, Sean and Ronan are joined by Lloyd and Pouria to take a look back at all the games that crossed their paths during the games fair. The episode starts with 12 games discussed before announcing each of their top 5 games from this years Essen adventure. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org ....
Dec 07, 2014•2 hr 15 min
The boys are joined this time round with Sean's wife Natalie, who gives her choices for the questions and the reasons behind those choices. It was Natalie's first Essen Spiel, so how did she find it all? The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org . A cause close to our hearts is The Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Auction 2014. Click the link - Here - to go to the auction and either donate or bid on the goodies on offer....
Nov 02, 2014•18 min
This time for our report from an Essen attendee we are joined by the gamer who got us both back into gaming, Steve. Steve shares his years of experience in gaming with us and casts a critical eye over the games he played at Spiel 2014. Check out what he thought were the highlights and lowlights of the show. Catch all our episodes at 2d6.org Find great gaming podcasts at dicetowernetwork.com
Oct 30, 2014•24 min
We are back with the second of our reports from Essen 2014. This time Nathan visits The Pit and tell us about the games which caught his eye this year at the big show. Catch all our episodes at 2d6.org Find loads of great gaming podcasts at dicetowernetwork.com
Oct 28, 2014•20 min
This is the first in a series of shorter episodes in which Sean and Ronan have a chat with one of the Game Pit contributors who was at Essen this year. In this episode Teri gives us her thoughts and impressions on the show and which games impressed her or otherwise. Catch all our episodes at 2d6.org Head to dicetowernetwork.com for loads of great gaming podcasts
Oct 25, 2014•18 min
For our final Essen 2014 preview episode we give out thoughts on nine more upcoming releases, one went missing somehow. We cover Hyperborea, Panthalos, Clinic, Waggle Dance, Castle Crush!, Melee, Colt Express, Neptun and Hoyuk. We look at the information available prerelease and rate them each as either a Treasure or a Trap. Catch fantastic gaming podcasts at dicetowernetwork.com On 2d6.org you can catch us and other great audio, video and written gaming content....
Oct 16, 2014•1 hr 36 min
