WiscoDice Board Gaming Podcast

Whether you're making your very first pilgrimage to Gen Con or you're a convention veteran with dozens of badges tucked away in a drawer, there's always something new to learn before heading to the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America. In Episode 154, First Time or Fiftieth: Gen Con Tips for Everyone, the WiscoDice crew shares practical advice to help you make the most of your Gen C...

In Episode 154, Rolling with the Rat Pack: A Conversation with the Designers of Mill Rat Pack, Conesy and Suzanne sit down with Nick and Adam, the creative minds behind Mill Rat Pack, an exciting new collection of tabletop games launching on Kickstarter July 14th. Join us as we explore the inspiration behind the project, the challenges of bringing multiple games together into a single game-night e...

In Episode 152 of the WiscoDice podcast, “Rolling for Relaxation,” the crew settles in for a cozy conversation all about the growing world of cozy tabletop games. From charming storytelling adventures to low-stress board games perfect for winding down after a long day, we explore what makes a game feel truly “cozy.” Join us as we share some of our favorite comfort games, discuss the appeal of peac...

New game from publisher Lone Colossas Games is coming to Crowd Funding and we needed to find out more about this one! Conesy and Suzanne chat with Josh to find out more about the game, One of Us Will Die. If you like Social Deduction games like Werewolf, Two Rooms and a Boom, and Coup and like playing role playing games then this is a game you should definitely check out. Support it now on Kicksta...

Big moments deserve big battles—and in Episode 150, we’re diving headfirst into what makes a boss fight truly unforgettable. From tension-building mechanics and dynamic environments to avoiding the dreaded “bag of hit points,” we break down how Dungeon Masters can craft encounters that feel cinematic, challenging, and earned. Whether your table craves nail-biting strategy or epic, story-driven sho...

Justin and Conesy rank their top 5 board game titles published by Thunderworks Games. 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 Mountain Games: https://www.mistymountaingames.com/ Subscribe and Listen to the WiscoDice Tab...

As we close out 2025, the WiscoDice team is back with our final podcast episode of the year, reflecting on a full calendar of tabletop adventures. In this episode, the hosts revisit the games that defined their year, the events and conventions that shaped their experiences, and the memorable moments that stood out along the way. Join us as we wrap up the year in gaming and look ahead to what is co...

It's the holiday time of year again and that means regardless of what you celebrate, there is likely a tabletop gamer friend that you need to get a gift for. Look no further for inspiration, as the WiscoDice crew roll out their top 5 list of ideas for holiday gifts for your gamer friends! Head over to our blogs where you can find Amazon affiliate links to many of the items discussed in this show....

In this episode our hosts try to survive Final Girl from Van Ryder Games. Will our hosts find thier way back to Earth or get lost in space? Find out in this episode of the WiscoDice podcast!!! On top of that, the hosts catch up on the games they have been playing which includes hot new game Luthier from Paverson Games and a fan favorite Forest Shuffle Dartmoor from Lookout Games. You can likely pi...

In this episode our hosts go on a board game cruise to space with Galactic Cruise from Kinson Key Games. Will our hosts find thier way back to Earth or get lost in space? Find out in this episode of the WiscoDice podcast!!! On top of that, the hosts catch up on the games they have been playing which includes Citizens of the Spark from Thunderworks Games and Sprocket Forge from Sophisticated Cerber...

In this episode our hosts review the board game SETI, The Search for Extra Terrestrials from CGE. Will our hosts find aliens or will the aliens or will the aliens abduct our hosts? Find out in this episode of the WiscoDice podcast!!! On top of that, the hosts catch up on the games they have been playing which includes Forest Shuffle from Lookout Games and Roll Player Adventurers from Thunderworks...

In this episode our hosts review the board game Weirdwood Manor from Greyridge Games. See what the hosts thought of Matt's game of the year for 2024. On top of that, the hosts catch up on the games they have been playing which includes Conan from Monolith Games and Beast from Studio Midhall. You can likely pick up any of these games at your local game store. Of course, support your local game stor...

In this special episode of the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast our hosts Conesy and Suzanne chat with Dave Beck from Paverson Games. Dave is the designer behind hit games Distilled and Luthier. Distilled Cocktails is the latest expansion to Distilled and it's live on Kickstarter now. With more than 450 components, this expansion is one that you definitely should consider adding if you own Distil...

In Episode 141 of the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast our hosts sit down and review Thunder Road Vendetta from Restoration Games. They also catch up on the games they have been playing including Ark Nova with the Marine Worlds expansion and Maracaibo. 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...

In Episode 140 of the WiscoDice Tabletop Gaming Podcast Suzanne and Conesy sit down with Josh, owner of Lone Colossus Games, and chat about role playing games, Dungeons and Dragons, and all of the products that Josh has created and published as part of Lone Colossus Games. Whether you want an amazing introductory game for all ages in the form of Wyrmlings or some amazing supplements to ramp up inj...

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...

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 com...

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...

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 hav...

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 Kingdo...

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...

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 ha...

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...

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.

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 scor...