Rolling Dice & Taking Names

@DiceAndNames

A conversation by close friends who have a passion for tabletop games and happen to have mics. Twelve years and still going strong.

Charlotte, North Carolina

Joined January 2013

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 15

In todays episode, we try out a some hot new games like Citizens of the Spark, Positano and Emberleaf. Plus an early contender for Game of the Year, Barony rolldicetakenames.com/episode355/

DiceAndNames's tweet image. In todays episode, we try out a some hot new games like Citizens of the Spark, Positano and Emberleaf. Plus an early contender for Game of the Year, Barony rolldicetakenames.com/episode355/

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 22

Dual layered boards make everything better

IIgnacy Trzewiczek at Portal Games@trzewik · Jul 22

In the Age of Galaxy, there are 9 basic technologies - each player can develop them. There are another 14 unique techs that players can find on the Faction cards. A multitude of options for developing your galactic alliance. Just sayin'

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · 6 h

I'm in Indy for GenCon. I think I have everything I need

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · 12 h

I want to give a shout-out to @MaindeckGames and his co-casters for their live stream coverage of the Star Wars Galactic Championship. They did an amazing job. The professionalism and production was top notch! @UnlimitedFFG

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · 12 h

Music downloaded for my trip to Indy for GenCon.

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 27

Today the teaser for the new Star Wars Unlimited set, Secrets of Power was announced. Along with that we got the first look at the new products from @Gamegenic_ . That Cassian may is great.

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Maindeck Dan@MaindeckGames · Jul 27

Ended Day 2 of Galactic with some TWIN SUNS action with Leo from The Jodo Cast, Ryan (Battle Wagon), and @DiceAndNames! Ryan showed us the power of his Han/Cassian combos! #StarWarsUnlimited

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 25

There's some gnashing of teeth going around about AI messing up the rules for Flip 7. I never found the source of the rules. So I got grok to generate the rules. It got them 100% correct. As with any tool, always verify the results

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 24

Just landed in Vegas for the Star Wars Galactic Championship. I had everything on the plane I needed, Switch 2, book and earbuds. The one thing I forgot to do is download the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack #golden

DiceAndNames's tweet image. Just landed in Vegas for the Star Wars Galactic Championship. I had everything on the plane I needed, Switch 2, book and earbuds. The one thing I forgot to do is download the K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack #golden

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 23

We have two hot new train games to try out. Railroad Tiles from @horribleguild and Lightning Train from @direwolf . These will be the one of the first games we play when we get back from Gen Con

DiceAndNames's tweet image. We have two hot new train games to try out. Railroad Tiles from @horribleguild and Lightning Train from @direwolf .

These will be the one of the first games we play when we get back from Gen Con

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 22

If you're going to Gen Con and have food or drink you'd like us to try on Taste Buds, bring it! We'll try it as part of our on location Gen Con episode

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 19

It's Saturday before the hall opens for @SEGE2025 . They are expecting a huge crowd today In an upcoming episode I'll talk about how this is one of the best retro gaming conventions in the US

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 17

Two weeks from today is our Gen Con Strike Event! We expanded the number of tickets available this year. But even so, we now only have 4 left. We'd love to see you! Grab them before they are gone! buymeacoffee.com/rdtn/e/408683

DiceAndNames's tweet card. It's our 7th Annual Strike Tournament! This years event will be held at the Old Spaghetti Factory @ 7:00pm on Thursday, July 31. This is open to the first 100 people. What does $25 get you? Salad, des

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GeekJock@GeekJockDan · Jul 16

Now up! Ep 285 @TheGeekAllStars SPOILER ALERT! Superman! I am joined by @DiceAndNames @manvsmeeple @loremasterryan and Smoley as we talk all things Superman! SPOILER ALERT we do not hold back on spoilers so see the movie 1st. A great talk and great time ! thegeekallstars.com/?p=1749

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 15

I learned how to play this game from @kovraystudios . They did a great job in 8 minutes. Our review of this game comes out the week of Gen Con!

OOsprey Games ➡️ Gen Con Stand 2904@OspreyGames · Jul 15

✋ Ofrenda is out now! Want to learn how to play? Join our friends @kovraystudios and be ready to go in 8 minutes: bit.ly/4kxuZzH

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 13

I taught my family Middle Ages and it went over very well. Everything you need to know is on the player board making it easy to learn. @HachetteBGUSA

DiceAndNames's tweet image. I taught my family Middle Ages and it went over very well. Everything you need to know is on the player board making it easy to learn. @HachetteBGUSA

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 12

I really like the direction @gmtgames are going with box covers. This is a lot more eye catching

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Rolling Dice & Taking Names@DiceAndNames · Jul 11

Superman Review The easiest way to do this is with bullet points, here we go - Casting Pros - David Cornsweat (Clark) and Rachel Brosnahan (Lois) are really good. I like this version of Superman being a bit more relatable and the chemistry between Lois and Clark is really good.…

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