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The Game Pit

Sean & Ronanmedia.blubrry.com
A PODCAST ABOUT BOARD GAMES, CARD GAMES AND TABLETOP GAMING. HOSTED BY SEAN AND RONAN AND COMING OUT OF THE UK.
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Episodes

Episode 152: Pit Spit

Sean and Ronan sit down and chew the fat over eight more games they have been playing recently with reviews of Fallout Shelter, Tainted Grail, Clinic and more. Check out dicetower.com for more gaming coverage than you could ever handle Follow us on www.twitter.com/gamepitpodcast

Jul 18, 20201 hr 53 minEp. 152

Episode 151: Pit Spit

Sean and Ronan are back in a sweltering hot London 'studio' to discuss eight games they have been playing recently and a few crowd funded projects they have backed this month. Join the discussion at; www.twitter.com/gamepitpodcast Check out loads of great gaming content and our overview videos at; https://www.youtube.com/user/thedicetower

Jul 03, 20201 hr 38 minEp. 151

Episode 150: The Top 10 Games of 2019

Matthew Jude is again dragged into the Pit for part 2 of our look back at the best and worst of 2019. With Matthew the Pit boys reveal their top 10 games of last year while giving each other occasional abuse. The Game Pit are proud member of The Dice Tower Network You can find the immeasurably talented Mr Matthew Jude on the following: This Game is Broken Death by Monsters Watch it Played and he also streams from the Gen Con Twitch channel...

Jun 10, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 150

Episode 149: The Best and Worst of 2019 - Part 1

In this episode we welcome the irritatingly talented Matthew Jude from This Game is Broken, Death by Monsters and Watch it Played. With Matthew, we take a look back at last year and work our way through the highs and lows. Many a rant is had as we cover the games from 2019 with categories including Under the Radar, Most Disappointing, Not in My Wheelhouse and many more. Next time in Part 2, we will do our top 10 games of 2019. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network...

May 24, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 149

Episode 148: Pit Spit

Sean and Ronan are back in the groove and cover a bonanza sixteen games in this episode. There are thirteen reviews, one lookback and they finish by mulling over three ongoing or recent Kickstarter projects. Join in the discussion; https://twitter.com/gamepitpodcast https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 Head to www.dicetower.com for fantastic gaming content...

Apr 30, 20202 hr 9 minEp. 148

Episode 147: AireCon 2020

Sean is back, Natalie is Guest Starring and along with Ronan they take you through the games we played at AireCon 2020 and tip toe around Sean's all day hangover. Head to www.thedicetower.com for loads more fantastic gaming content and please drink responsibly.

Apr 15, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 147

Episode 146: Small Box Game Pit Fight

Ronan and Eleanor team up to take apart seven small box games and run you through those to embrace and those to avoid in this Small Box Games Pit Fight. Catch all our episodes at www.thegamepit.podbean.com Head to www.dicetower.com for all your tabletop gaming needs. Hit us up at www.twitter.com/gamepitpodcast thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com for all your needs...

Apr 02, 202054 minEp. 146

Episode 145: Solo Game Pit Fight

Just Ronan this time around as he gives a rundown of six small box solo games he has been playing over recent months and ranks them in his order of preference. Join the conversation at; https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 https://twitter.com/gamepitpodcast Head to www.dicetower.com for amazing gaming content.

Mar 25, 202041 minEp. 145

Episode 144: Top 10 of 2010

Every year we take a look back one whole decade and give our picks for Top 10 games of that year. This time it is 2010 and we tell you about the classics that have held up, the hidden gems and the growers. To join in the conversation head to our Guild at https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 Check out www.thedicetower.com for all the gaming content you could ever wish for....

Feb 26, 202051 minEp. 144

Episode 143: Pit Spit

Join us as we take an in depth dive into twelve more games we have been playing in recent weeks. Including Maracaibo, Paladins of the West Kingdom, La Stanza, Yukon Airways and more... Apologies for the long delay between episodes and the change of venue halfway through, hear all about the ups and downs of recent months as we explain a few things. Head to www.thedicetower.com for loads of great gaming coverage including our Pit Stop videos and plenty more podcasts to enjoy....

Feb 14, 20202 hr 32 minEp. 143

The Game Pit: Episode 142 - Pit Spit

We're back with another Pit Spit episode. Sean and Ronan run through 12 games that they have been playing of late including Marvel: Champions, Horrified, Rumble Nation and Abomination: Heir to Frankenstein. They also take a look at two current KickStarter projects that have caught the eye. The Game Pit are proud member of The Dice Tower network. https://www.dicetower.com/ Also, we are proud to announce that our Pit Stop overview videos are now part of the Dice Tower family and can be only found ...

Dec 07, 20191 hr 59 minEp. 142

Episode 141- Glancing Blows Pre-Essen 2019 and Interview with Isaac Childres

We try out a new format called Glancing Blows, based around early impressions on games we have played once or twice. Ronan is joined by Ellie and Rachel to discuss nine new releases or games due to drop tomorrow at Spiel 2019. We also have an interview from Chris O'Regan, esteemed video game podcast host, and Issac Childres, designer of Gloomhaven. Check our Chris' work at; https://caneandrinse.com For overview videos on many of the game discussed in this episode head to; https://www.youtube.com...

Oct 23, 20191 hr 32 minEp. 141

Episode 140 - Essen 2019 Treasure Hunt Part 3

For the final time this year Sean and Ronan share their musings on twelve upcoming releases due to debut at Spiel 2019. For each game your intrepid hosts have done their research and without having played these titles they make an informed guess on whether they are Treasures or Traps. For great gaming coverage head to The Dice Tower Network

Oct 22, 20191 hr 44 minEp. 130

Episode 139 - Essen 2019 Treasure Hunt Part 2

Sean and Ronan are back once again after ransacking through the information on the upcoming releases at Spiel 2019. They have picked eleven games to pore over and try to make a decision on whether these games will be Treasured for years to come or Traps to capture the unwary. Join in the discussion on Twitter or email us at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com

Oct 18, 20191 hr 24 minEp. 129

Episode 138: Top 10 of 2018 with Matthew Jude

Matthew Jude is again a 'guest' in The Pit to finally discuss our Top 10 very best games released in 2018. Join us for eighty six minutes if the finest the gaming could give you from last year. Share your thoughts with us on Twitter or at The Game Pit Guild on boardgamegeek.com

Oct 14, 20191 hr 27 minEp. 128

Episode 137 - Essen 2019 Treasure Hunt Part 1

Sean and Ronan have been rooting through the upcoming releases due out at Spiel in Essen 2019. As is tradition, they have chosen twelve games to preview and attempt to discern whether these titles are Treasures worthy of your eye or Traps destined to disappoint. Join in the conversation with us on Twitter or Instagram @gamepitpodcast Hit us up at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts and reccies

Oct 10, 20191 hr 43 minEp. 127

Episode 136: Pit Spit

Sean and Ronan descend into the pit carrying twelve games they have been playing recently. Some will be thrown into the bone midden while others will be placed carefully in the Trophy Hall. Which games make the cut? Join the discussion here; https://twitter.com/gamepitpodcast https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 Contact us at; thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com...

Sep 23, 20191 hr 59 minEp. 126

Episode 135 - Review of 2018 Part 1 with Matthew Jude

Sean and Ronan are joined by Matthew Jude to chat about the best and worst of board gaming in 2018. A few awards are handed out but the Top 10s will have to wait for another day due a technical difficulty. Head to www.dicetower.com for more gaming coverage. Contact us on thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com with any enquiries.

Sep 16, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 125

Episode 134 - Pit Spit

Ronan and Sean reunite and discuss the generally lighter games they have been nibbling at during a collective slowdown in gaming over the past few months. Games old and new and chewed over, holiday plans mentioned and plans are made for more episodes soon as the games are starting to flow again.

Sep 05, 20191 hr 52 minEp. 124

The Game Pit: Episode 133 - UKGE 2019 Battle Report

With the boys taking turns at being stricken, This time Ronan is unable to crawl into the pit. However, fear ye not! Natalie has stepped into the breach and joined Sean to discuss the UK Games Expo 2019 and the games we played there. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network.

Jul 25, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 123

Episode 132 - LoBsterCon XVII Revisited

With Sean nursing an ailing ear it is time for Pouria and Chris to step up and fill the big shoes left behind. The three of us recap eighteen games we played over the weekend at LoBsterCon XVII in Eastbourne. Covering games old and new, long and short. Join in the discussion at our Guild on BGG, on Twitter or email us at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com Check out www.thedicetower.com for great gaming coverage.

Jun 01, 20192 hr 8 minEp. 121

The Game Pit - Episode 131: Council Chamber Top 10 of 2009

Sean and Ronan are unearthing modern classics in this episode. Joined by Pouria they each give their Top 10 games published in 2009 and the reasons why these titles are still great after a decade of plays. Join in the conversation with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and at our BGG Guild. Drop us a line at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com Head to www.dicetowernetwork.com for heaps of great gaming podcasts.

Apr 01, 20191 hr 30 minEp. 120

The Game Pit - Episode 130: Pit Spit

With the format name, Pit Spit lingering to Sean's disgust the boys return to chat about games played, more Kickstarter shiny stuff and whatever else comes to mind. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. Check out our YouTube Channel for Pit Stop videos and convention coverage.

Mar 18, 20191 hr 42 minEp. 119

The Game Pit - Episode 129: Picking Over the Bones

Sean and Ronan are chewing through six in depth reviews this time around in The Game Pit. Going through the ordeal this time are; Blackout: Hong Kong, Architects of the West Kingdom, Captains of the Gulf, Robin Hood and the Merry Men, Pandemic: Fall of Rome and The Flow of History.

Mar 06, 20192 hr 18 minEp. 118

The Game Pit - Episode 128: 10 x 10 2019

Sean and Ronan return to discuss their 2018 10 x 10 Challenge in which they tried to play ten separate games ten times over the course of the year. They chat about lessons learned and choose ten more games for this year's challenge.

Feb 26, 20192 hr 6 minEp. 117

The Game Pit: Episode 127 - Pit Patter

With Ronan banished, Natalie once again steps into the Pit to discuss three family game and three more involved games (and Sean's magnificent cooking). Discussed today are Fireball Island: The Curse of Vulkar, My Little Scythe, Jungle Race, The Grimm Forest, Legendary Encounters: X-Files and Mr. Cabbagehead's Garden. We also hear from the big man himself, James. The Game Pit is a proud member of the Dice Tower Network. For Pit Stop videos on a wide variety of games, check out our YouTube channel...

Feb 15, 20191 hr 56 minEp. 116

The Game Pit - Episode 126: Pit Spit

Sean and Ronan try a new format in which they ramble around subjects ranging across gaming and beyond. Includes first impressions, Holiday Gaming, Sean's Kickstarter problem, females in history, inserts, Batman Ninja and much more...

Feb 08, 20191 hr 51 minEp. 115

The Game Pit - Episode 125: Picking Over the Bones

Sean and Ronan are back again to pick over the bones of six more board games which have fallen into The Pit in recent weeks. Reviewed this time around are Underwater Cities, Gugong, Guardians, Scorpius Freighter, AuZtralia and Raccoon Tycoon. Check out more coverage on our YouTube channel; www.youtube.com/c/thegamepit

Jan 30, 20191 hr 29 minEp. 114

The Game Pit - Episode 124: Picking Over the Bones

Sean is back in the hotseat with Ronan, ready to guide you through six reviews of games released at Essen 2018. Up for discussion this week; Forum Trajanum, Keyflow, Newton, Expancity, NEOM and Duelosaur Island. Verdicts vary wildly this time around as some impress and others depress.

Dec 24, 20181 hr 40 minEp. 113

The Game Pit - Episode 123: LoBsterCon XVI Recap with Pouria

Ronan is joined by Pouria to recap twenty one games they played in or around LoBsterCon XVI including the new, old, short and long. Check out www.youtube.com/c/thegamepit for videos on these games and more...

Dec 05, 20182 hr 11 minEp. 112
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