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WiscoDice Board Gaming Podcast

Ben Conewiscodice.com
Join Ben, Justin, Matt, Suzanne, and a host of special guests on WiscoDice, Madison, Wisconsin's premier board gaming podcast. Dive into the latest trends and hottest games in the hobby, as our passionate team shares their gaming experiences and insights. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, WiscoDice guarantees engaging and enthusiastic discussions that will ignite your love for board gaming. Tune in and get ready to be inspired!
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Episodes

JT from The Game Crafter on What Makes Protospiel Uniquely Awesome

In Episode 139 of the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast Suzanne and Conesy sit down with JT Smith, owner of The Game Crafter, and chat about Protospiels, game design, and what's going on new at The Game Crafter. If you ever wanted to be a part of the game design process, or are into game design and need to test and get exposure, then you should check out this episode and learn all about Protospiel events! You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your...

Apr 02, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Andromeda's Edge Review

In Episode 138 of the WiscoDice Podcast, our four hosts sit down to share their thoughts about one of the latest hit games, Andromeda's Edge from Cardboard Alchemy. Driven to the edge of the galaxy, your faction will attempt to bring themselves back to power on the edge of Andromeda. This game features a number or worker placement and Euro board game style mechanisms, while still offering edgy combat and player interaction. Find out what the hosts thought. Of course, don't miss out on the games ...

Mar 14, 20251 hrSeason 1Ep. 138

Board Game Date Night!!!

In Episode 137 of the WiscoDice Podcast, our four hosts sit down to share their favorite board games to play with their significant others! Whether you're planning the perfect Valentine's Day game night or just looking for great two-player experiences, we've got you covered. From cooperative adventures to lighthearted competition, we’ll highlight the best games to bring you and your partner closer—one turn at a time. So grab your favorite player two and get ready for some tabletop romance! You c...

Feb 09, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 137

A Casual Chat about DnD, Gooey Cube, and RPGs

Conesy and Suzanne are joined by Alphinius Goo and Camera Mandi from Gooey Cube to talk about Dungeons and Dragons, Gooey Cube, GMing, and more. Find out about the world of Zyathe and why Conesy and Suzanne enjoy playing games in the setting that is produced by Gooey Cube. You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game store. If you don't have a local game store, support ours! * Noble Knight Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/ * Misty Mount...

Jan 10, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 136

WiscoDice 2024 Year End Wrap Up

Conesy, Justin, Matt, and Suzanne look back at a very busy 2024 and remember what a great year for playing games it was. Find out what our favorite games of 2024 were and what some of our favorite gaming moments were this past year. Plus, we look forward at what is to come in 2025. Of course, we also catch up on the games we have been playing including a discussion on Architects of the West Kingdom from Garphill Games and River of Gold from Office Dog. Time Stamps 0:00 Welcome to WiscoDice 0:48 ...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 135

The WiscoDice Top 5 2024 Holiday Gamer Gift Guide

Conesy, Justin, and Suzanne go over their top 5 holiday tabletop gamer gifts. We share great gift ideas for the board game or RPG player in this episode. For links to where you can buy all of our picks, make sure you head over to Wiscodice.com where you can find the show notes for this episode. On top of our holiday gamer gift guide, we also talk about games Andromeda's Edge and Nunatak: Temple of Ice. Find out what our first thoughts are about each of those games in our segment, The Games We Ha...

Nov 27, 20241 hrSeason 1Ep. 134

Behind the Dice: A look at Earth 2053 - The Board Game

Conesy and Suzanne are joined by Dario Reinhardt who is the designer and publisher of the new game Earth 2053: Tipping Point. In the game you will play as a nation with up to 3 of your friends to cooperatively solve climate change before you tip the scales of balance. Do you have what it takes to keep your population happy and prosperous before it's too late? Find out more about this game first hand from the designer on this episode! Plus learn how Uwe Rosenberg of hit board game fame was able t...

Oct 15, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Trick of Trivia! A Board Game Spookstravaganza!!!

The season of ghostwalker and haunts are upon us. That's right, it's Halloween right around the corner. Of course, that also means it's time to dust off those terrifying and spooky board games. On this show, our hosts will do a little Trick or Trivia trying to solve Justin's tricks and riddles. It's terrifying, it's spooky, it's Trick or Trivia!!! Not to mention we also catch up on the board games we have been playing including Age of Innovation from Feurerland Speile (Capstone Games) and Windmi...

Oct 13, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Behind the Screen: A Very Gooey Dungeons and Dragons Special

Conesy is joined by two other Dungeon Masters that helped run adventures for Gooey Cube at Gen Con 2024. GM Rob, GM Neil, and Conesy go over their Game Master experience for Gooey Cube. Of course, they also have a great conversation about what they do to prepare to run games at the table.

Sep 20, 20241 hrSeason 1Ep. 131

The Dice is Right: Our Favorite Board Games for 5 Players

The WiscoDice team touches base going over some of the games they have been playing including Final Girl from Van Ryder Games and Wonderlands War from Druid City Games. After that, it is time for what you have all been waiting for. That's right, it's the Dice is Right. We each give clues to one of our favorite 5 player board games and see if the others can figure it out. Oh, and of course, we score points along the way. Can you outscore our hosts? Timestamps 0:00 Welcome to WiscoDice 0:54 What g...

Sep 13, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Behind the Dice: Discover Notorious Pirates from Dad's Games

Conesy and Suzanne sit down and chat with Chad Larson, owner of Dad's Games. Chad shares all of the details about his first Kickstarter campaign for his game Notorious Pirates. Discover how this game is all being hand crafted here in the United States and learn more about how to play and what makes this game so very unique!

Aug 25, 202437 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Ep #127; Into the Shadows: A Journey Through Return to Dark Tower

Join our hosts as they review Return to Dark Tower from Restoration Games. Return to Dark Tower has been a game that has drawn a large amount of excitement and nostalgia for many of its innovations. Is it worth all of the money though? Find out what the WiscoDice hosts thought of the quality of the Return to Dark Tower retail game and game play on this episode of the WiscoDice Board Gaming Podcast!!!!

Aug 09, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 127
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