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The Game PitEpisode 188 - Top 100 Games of All Time: 70 - 61Sean and Ronan continue their countdown of the greatest games of all time with twenty more all time bangers to fill your table. In this episode they introduce The Eeky Rating, Ronan finds himself in a lake of minestrone soup, Sean watches people confused by fish and when is a game surpassed but not actually surpassed. Join in the conversation here; https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/298368/game-pit-podcast-top-100-games-all-time 2022-10-2749 min

The Game PitEpisode 165 - Ronan Reviews: Cryo, Embarcadero, Dominant Species Marine and moreRonan is back into solitary confinement, probably the best place for him. His rambling this time around cover Cryo, Embarcadero, Dominant Species: Marine, Faiyum, Pan-Am, Wish Land, Die of the Dead, Embers of Memory and Dean 'Sexy Beast' Morris. Head to www.dicetower.com to find a multitude of amazing gaming content Find our Guild on BGG to discuss the new rating system, deck builder and Sean's shapely legs. 2021-08-261h 12

The Game PitEpisode 164 - Top 10 DeckbuildersSean is back and dropping some opinions on a few of the games he has been playing recently including a free print and play that has tickled him. Following that Sean and Ronan give their Top 10 Deck Building games. The best of the best to have grabbed their attention since the mechanism burst onto the scene just thirteen (???) years ago. Time flies. www.dicetower.com for great gaming content www.twitter.com/gamepitpodcast for our latest coming and goings 2021-08-031h 05

The Game PitEpisode 162 - Ronan ReviewsBack once again like a Renegade (not the publisher) Master, Ronan brings seven reviews to your ears as he catches up on his 2021 plays. Rolling and racing with Cubitos, fiddling with future gladiators in Fired Up!, putting nutritionalists in peril in Dead of Winter: The Long Night, sky diving in Bunny Kingdom, space invading with Under Falling Skies, sneaking and beaking in Tyrants of the Underdark and getting a headache while thinking too hard in Solarius Mission. Get loads of great gaming content at www.dicetower.com Find...2021-06-2853 min

The Game PitEpisode 161 - Ronan ReviewsThis time around Ronan is flying solo and reviews six games he has played in recent months; The Red Cathedral, Dune Imperium, Curious Cargo, Nidavellir, Aqualin and Champions of Midgard expansions. He also talks about recent additions to his collections and projects he has backed in Crowdfunding. Please drop us a line at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com if you want to join in the chat and help Ronan have more things to cover. Haed to dicetower.com for amazing gaming content. 2021-06-0948 min

The Game PitEpisode 152: Pit SpitSean 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 2020-07-181h 53

The Game PitEpisode 151: Pit SpitSean 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 2020-07-031h 38

The Game PitEpisode 148: Pit SpitSean 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 2020-04-302h 09

The Game PitEpisode 147: AireCon 2020Sean 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. 2020-04-151h 26

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 142 - Pit SpitWe'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 on the Dice Tower YouTube...2019-12-071h 58

The Game PitEpisode 140 - Essen 2019 Treasure Hunt Part 3For 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 2019-10-221h 43

The Game PitEpisode 139 - Essen 2019 Treasure Hunt Part 2Sean 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 2019-10-191h 24

The Game PitEpisode 137 - Essen 2019 Treasure Hunt Part 1Sean 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 2019-10-101h 43

The Game PitEpisode 136: Pit SpitSean 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 2019-09-231h 58

The Game PitEpisode 135 - Review of 2018 Part 1 with Matthew JudeSean 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. 2019-09-161h 14

The Game PitEpisode 134 - Pit SpitRonan 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. 2019-09-061h 51

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 133 - UKGE 2019 Battle ReportWith 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. 2019-07-251h 22

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 131: Council Chamber Top 10 of 2009Sean 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. 2019-04-011h 29

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 129: Picking Over the BonesSean 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. 2019-03-062h 18

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 128: 10 x 10 2019Sean 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. 2019-02-262h 06

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 127 - Pit PatterWith 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. 2019-02-151h 55

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 126: Pit SpitSean 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... 2019-02-081h 51

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 125: Picking Over the BonesSean 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 2019-01-301h 29

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 124: Picking Over the BonesSean 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. 2018-12-241h 39

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 122: Essen 2018 Battle Report Part 2Sean and Ronan share their thoughts on six games they samples at the big show as well as some general thoughts on their experiences at Essen. What caught their eye and what dropped out of view? 2018-10-2756 min

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 121: Essen 2018 Battle Report 1Reporting direct from Essen, Sean and Ronan give quick first impression reviews of six of the new releases they have been able to play so far. 2018-10-2648 min

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 120: Essen 2018 Treasure Hunt Part 3Sean and Ronan pick apart twelve more upcoming releases from Spiel 2018 and give their opinions on whether they are diamonds fit for a King or hearts fit for the bin. Join them as they prepare for Spiel by checking rulebooks, watching videos and anticipating what will be hot in just a few days time. 2018-10-231h 38

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 116: Top 10 Most Anticipated for Essen 2018 with Dan HughesSean and Ronan unleash Dan Hughes onto the listening public in a hype fueled Top 10 Most Anticipated for Essen 2018. The episode starts with reviews of six games before the hype machine really cranks up. 2018-10-102h 23

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 115 - Reviews and Brass Discussion with PouriaSean and Ronan are joined by Pouria in a game of two halves. First up are nine reviews of games new and old which have fallen into The Pit recently. The latter part of this episode is a long form discussion about Brass: Lancashire and Brass: Birmingham from the points of view of Brass players old and new. 2018-10-042h 43

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 114 - Picking Over the BonesIt is listen with caution this episode as Sean and Ronan entered The Pit with high hopes but too many games did not meet the standard. It was a rare title that got praise this time around. Find out which of the six games did meet with their favour and earn the right to stick around the culled collection. Running the gambit are; Carthago, Sailing Towards Osiris, Welcome to Centerville, Loot Island, Founders of Gloomhaven and Altiplano. Head to www.youtube.com/c/thegamepit for overview videos for many of these games and many, many...2018-09-131h 49

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 113 - Picking Over the BonesWith Ronan off galavanting across Ireland, Sean is left alone in the Pit so he invited Natalie to do a Picking Over the Bones episode. In the episode, they discuss some lighter/family games in the first half with Thanos Rising, Stuffed Fables and Outfoxed before stepping it up in the second part with Blackwood, Pioneers and Anachrony. Can they last the episode without filing for divorce? The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network The Game Pit has a YouTube channel where you can see our latest Pit...2018-08-311h 39

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 111: UKGE 2018 Battle ReportSean and Ronan pillaged UK Games Expo 2018 and return to your ears with tales of fourteen of the games they played over the weekend plus mentions of many more they looked at, prodded and licked. Head to www.youtube.com/c/thegamepit for overview videos featuring many of the games mentioned in the episode. Head to www.dicetower.com for many more gaming delights. Follow us on social media for all the latest Pit news. 2018-06-141h 29

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 109: UK Games Expo 2018 Treasure HuntIn the build up to the UK's largest board gaming convention Sean and Ronan run the ruler over twelve games releasing or demoing at the show and try to predict whether they are going to be gaming Treasures or Traps for the unwise. These are previews of games we, for the most part, have not yet played. Head to https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 to discuss our episodes with us and your fellow listeners. Head to www.dicetower.com for all the gaming goodness you could wish for. Don't forget to follow us o...2018-05-291h 08

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 107: Picking Over the Bones - Holiday GamesRonan and Sean return to give quicker reviews of quicker games as they look back at games they played with friends and family over the winter holidays. In all eighteen games are weighed, measured and judged. Some to find a place in Gaming Glory and others to be trodden into the dirt of gaming obscurity. Check out overview videos of many of these games at: www.youtube.com/c/thegamepit Head to https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 to give your thoughts on our upcoming gaming coverage and you might hear them read out on...2018-02-071h 31

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 106: 10 x 10 Challenge 2018Sean and Ronan have decided to try and join the popular 10 x 10 Challenge for the year. In Episode 106 they list the twenty games they have chosen to try and play at least ten times over the next twelve months to try and explore the hidden depths of strategy and fun. For more great gaming podcasts head to www.dicetower.com and check out our network friends. For loads of quick overview videos subscribe to www.youtube.com/c/thegamepit If you want to chat to us head to our Guild at BGG or...2018-01-211h 05

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 105 - Picking Over the BonesThis episode sees Ronan and Sean pick over the bones of Bunny Kingdom, Ex Libris, Montana and three other games. Also in the show, we call on all our listeners to send in questions so we can include them in our delayed and horribly out of sequence Episode 100. If you want to take part, please send your question to: thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com Finally we'd like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and the very best of fortune in 2018! The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network 2017-12-151h 19

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 103: Picking Over the Bones of Spiel 2017Sean and Ronan get together to discuss six of the games they picked up in Essen at Spiel 2017. Featured are Otys, Azul, Dragonsgate College, Bali, Deadline and Speed Colours. Keep up to date with all things Game Pit by following us on social media. Catch our Pit Stop videos at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDSbpqp2Pali1m7i-ywuLg Head to www.dicetower.com for great gaming coverage. Contact us at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com 2017-11-141h 03

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 102: Battle Report from Spiel 2017 Day 2Sean and Ronan sit down after three busy days in Essen and give you first impressions on six games they have played. The episode was recorded as live so please forgive any sound or editing issues. 2017-10-2723 min

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 99: Spiel 2017 Treasure Hunt Part 4On the eve of Spiel 2017 Sean and Ronan give you twelve more opinions on games releasing at the show. Each game is discussed and then they both let you know whether the game will be a treasure to fill your gaming shelf with delight or a trap to lure in the unwary. Get more episodes on iTunes, Stitcher and www.thegamepit.podbean.com Head to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDSbpqp2Pali1m7i-ywuLg for Pit Stop videos of games in which we give you a quick overview of games. www.dicetower.com is...2017-10-241h 23

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 98: Spiel 2017 Treasure Hunt Part 3Sean and Ronan continue the countdown to Essen by digging into twelve more games releasing at Spiel 2017 and give you their opinions on whether they will uncover Treasures or Traps. Head to our YouTube channel for much more Spiel 2017 coverage. For even more gaming goodness head to www.dicetower.com Get hold of us on social media, our BGG Guild or at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com 2017-10-221h 16

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 97: Picking Over the BonesSean and Ronan provide six reviews this episode of games they have been playing recently. Being picked over this time are Roll Player, Flip Ships, Island Dice, Carcosa, Hanamikoji and Grifters. Catch our quick video overviews of games at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDSbpqp2Pali1m7i-ywuLg Get loads of great gaming content at www.dicetower.com Contact us at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com Follow us @gamepitpodcast Join our Guild at www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 2017-10-181h 16

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 96 - Spiel 2017 Treasure Hunt Part 2Back with the second installment of their Essen Treasure Hunt, Sean and Ronan take a look at twelve more games being released at Spiel 2017 and without playing them try to decide if they are a Treasure or a Trap! Featured are; Michael Strogoff, Merlin, Santa Maria, The Dutch East Indies, Edge of Humanity, Space Freaks, Parley, Cuckooo!, Dragon Castle, Deadline, Otys and Harvest Dice. Catch our new series of quick games overviews on YouTube at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDSbpqp2Pali1m7i-ywuLg Get loads of great gaming content at www.dicetower.c...2017-10-151h 28

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 95: Spiel 2017 Treasure Hunt Part 1Back with the first installment of their Essen Treasure Hunt, Sean and Ronan take a look at twelve games set to be released at Spiel 2017 and without having played them give you a brief overview and their best guess at whether each game will turn out to be a Treasure or a Trap! Featured are; Hunt for the Ring, Coaster Park, Calimala, Clans of Caledonia, Pioneer Days, Keyper, In Between, Justice League, Bronze, Favelas, The Sanctuary and Rajas of the Ganges. Catch our Pit Stop video games overviews at; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaDSbpqp2P...2017-10-121h 17

The Game PitTHE GAME PIT: EPISODE 94 - TOP 50 COUNTDOWN (10-1)The boys are back with the final instalment of their top 50 games of all time. Now we have reached the absolute best of the best (according to Sean and Ronan), will you be nodding in agreement or roaring your disapproval. Check out all of our episodes on iTunes, www.thegamepit.podbean.com and Stitcher. Head to www.dicetower.com for the best in gaming coverage. If you want to find us head to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Join our guild at https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 Email u...2017-10-101h 28

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 92: The Vault with NatalieWe are back with a revised format for this The Vault episode. We will as ever be putting one of the greatest games ever designed into the hallowed Vault but instead of Sean and Ronan nominating games we have Natalie with us. Natalia has chosen her Top 5 games of all time and it is our job to decide which of the nominees deserves to become only the 4th game allowed to enter. Listen to find out which game makes the cut. Check out www.dicetower.com for all the gaming coverage you will ever need. ...2017-09-121h 00

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 91: Council Chamber on RPGsNo Sean this time but Stephen, Adam and Lloyd join Ronan in The Game Pit to take a detour into the world of roleplaying games. They discuss their varied backgrounds in roleplaying, their current games, how to handle being a player, being a games master and other topics. Games that particularly feature include D&D 5th Edition, Pathfinder, Star Wars: Edge of Empire, Traveller and more... Head to www.dicetower.com for brilliant gaming content Check out The Game Pit on Twitter @gamepitpodcast, Facebook and our BGG Guild All our episodes are on i...2017-09-041h 38

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 90 - Picking Over the Bones of Flatline, Ethnos, First Class and more...Sean and Ronan are back with six more board game reviews this time around. Going under the knife are Flatline, Ethnos, Pocket Mars, Caylus, First Class and The Football Game. Also featured is a review of A Dog's Life which is live on Kickstarter until 7th September 2017; https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2138121641/a-dogs-life-game-be-a-canine-hero We are part of www.dicetower.com and you will find the home of The Dice Tower Network which we continue to be proud members of. Catch us @gamepitpodcast, thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com, https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 All...2017-08-161h 42

The Game PitTHE GAME PIT: EPISODE 89 - TOP 50 COUNTDOWN (20-11)We're back with Ronan and Sean's latest instalment of their individual top 50 games ever. As usual they are not in total agreement but see who you agree with, if either. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. If you enjoy what we do, please leave a review or a rating on iTunes and anywhere else you can. 2017-07-3158 min

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 88 - Picking Over the Bones of This War of Mine, Century Spice Road, Superhot and more...Back to vigourously shake down the skeletons of six more games are Sean and Ronan. The featured review in the second half is This War of Mine. Before that we run the ruler over Century Spice Road, Superhot, Santo Domingo and The Lost Expedition. Let us know what you think @gamepitpodcast on Twitter, our BGG Guild, Facebook or thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com We are proud to be members of www.dicetower.com where you can find enough gamijng coverage to fill your days, nights, weeks and months. Subscribe to us on iTunes, P...2017-07-241h 28

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 86 - Battle Report UKGE 2017Sean and Ronan give their first impressions of eighteen games they sampled over a long weekend in Birmingham at UK Games Expo 2017 as well as touching on other experiences they sampled. This episode is less about full reviews and more to give an idea of the sort of games you can expect to see on a table near you soon. There is a definite emphasis on lighter and family games, the heavy stuff is coming soon. The Game Pit is a member of www.dicetower.com Head to iTunes, Podbean and Stitcher to...2017-06-141h 40

The Game PitTHE GAME PIT: EPISODE 85 - UK GAMES EXPO 2017 TREASURE HUNT SPECIALIn this episode we take a look forward at the up and coming UK Games Expo and in particular 12 games that will either premiere or demo at the Expo. The 12 games covered are just some of the many available to buy and play at the UKGE. If you are attending the UKGE, Sean and Ronan will be there all three days and will be taking part in various Dice Tower events including working the Dice Tower Booth and playing a big game of Wits & Wagers. If you see us in our Game Pit t-shirts around t...2017-05-2742 min

The Game PitTHE GAME PIT: EPISODE 84 - BATTLE REPORT FROM LOBSTERCON XIIIIt's once again time for Ronan and Sean to ramp up the excitement levels and head down to Eastbourne for the wonderful gaming weekend that is LoBsterCon. In the episode we talk about 12 games we played at LoBsterCon XIII in quickfire reviews and have a brief chat in the Outro about things exciting us within the gaming world in the near future. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network. 2017-05-221h 53

The Game PitTHE GAME PIT: EPISODE 82 - PICKING OVER THE BONES**ATTENTION** This episode was recorded using a tabletop microphone and the sound differs from our usual quality. We will return to normal next episode. In this show Ronan is away and Sean is joined by Natalie who is back by popular demand to discuss Empires of the Void, OctoDice and Gloomhaven. Reminder: Gloomhaven 2nd Edition is currently on KickStarter and will be so until 2nd May 2017: Gloomhaven KickStarter Link The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network Email us on: t...2017-04-131h 13

The Game PitTHE GAME PIT: EPISODE 81 - PICKING OVER THE BONESIn this episode, Sean and Ronan finally chew over some big Essen 2016 names (Railroad Revolution, A Feast for Odin and Fabled Fruit) as well as looking as three more games they have been playing of late (The Grizzled, Jim Henson's: Labyrinth the Board Game and Valeria: Card Kingdoms). They may have seemed more upbeat in recent shows but in this one they return to have a proper grumble. See what games escaped a good thrashing and what ones tok a beating. The game Pit are proud members of The Dice Tower Network - He...2017-03-201h 18

The Game PitTHE GAME PIT: EPISODE 80 - TOP 50 GAMES COUNTDOWN (40-31)The second of five shows in which Ronan and Sean announce their individual top 50 games of all time. What makes the list and what do the boys think of each others choices? What do you think of the games selected? Let us know at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network 2017-03-051h 18

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 79 - Top 50 Games Countdown (50-41)Sean and Ronan begin the countdown on their own Top 50 Games Ever!!! Supporting, abusing and questioning each other as we go, here are our top games ever published from 50 - 41. Join the discussion on BGG, Twitter, Facebook and email thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com Check out www.dicetower.com for more great gaming content. 2017-01-101h 02

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 78 - Battle Report from LobsterCon XIIThe holidays have long delayed this episode recorded in early December right after Sean and Ronan had attended LoBsterCon XII on the south coast of England for a long weekend of gaming. In just over an hour they give you their thoughts on twelve games one or both of them played over the weekend. Share your thoughts with us at our BGG Guild; https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/1588 Follow us on social media for more coverage. Head to www.dicetower.com for more great gaming content. 2017-01-041h 02

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 75 - Essen Spiel '16 Live Report With Ronan lamenting at home, Sean and Natalie make a daring raid on Essen Spiel 2016 and in this episode they quickly run through their first day. We have some news from the publishers display area with some games to keep your eyes open for and we have three mini reviews on the games we played on the first day. These are Lorenzo il Magnifico, Fabled Fruit and Zauberei hoch drei (Wizardry to the Power of Three). Finally Sean and Natalie give their big wish and name the game that they will hunt down first at Spiel. **Episode re...2016-10-1439 min

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast: Episode 73 - Spiel '16 Treasure Hunt Part 3In our penultimate round of Essen previews Sean and Ronan again give their opinions on which of a dozen upcoming releases will be Treasures and which will be Traps. This time we analyse; La Granja: No Siesta, The Last Friday, Sola Fide, Codenames: Pictures, 7 Wonders Duel: Pantheon, Railroad Revolution, A Feast for Odin, Captains of the Golden Age, Nautilion, Warquest, Argo and Airlines. Catch us on social media network places and email us your feedback at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com Head to our BGG Guild to rant at us in good company.2016-10-101h 27

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 72 - Spiel 2016 Treasure Hunt Part 2Back for more predictions on what will be the hits and misses at Essen Spiel 2016 are Sean, Ronan and a dozen games forced through the crystal ball. Some will be deemed Treasures and some will be consigned to the dungeon as Traps. This time up are; Flamme Rouge, Oceanos, The Colonists, Key to the City - London, Cyclades: Monuments, JORVIK, Inis, The Oracle of Delphi, HOP!, Small World: River World, Junk Art and Emojito. 2016-10-051h 17

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 70 - Spiel 2016 Treasure Hunt Part 1It is time to preview twelve upcoming releases scheduled to hit our tables from Spiel 2016 at Essen. Using detective skills, rulebook pondering and an unhealthy amount of speculation Sean and Ronan will decide between them whether they think these games are Treasures fit to grace the tables of Kings or Traps set to waste the luggage space of the unwary. Join the fun. This time we weigh up Lorenzo il Magnifico, Of Dreams & Shadows, Adrenaline, Vikings on Board, Armageddon, Legendary Inventors, Pandemic the Cure: Experimental Medications, Age of Thieves, Great Western Trail, The Arrival, When I Dream and...2016-09-281h 16

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 69 - Picking Over the BonesSean and Ronan had time to squeeze out one more episode before Spiel madness takes over The Pit. We could not go on before picking apart the surprise release of the summer, Mansions of Madness 2nd Edition. Also featured are Hit Z Road, The Networks, Let Them Eat Cake, Ticket to Ride: UK Map, DVONN and Sapiens. At dicetower.com you can find the very best in board game coverage from videos to podcasts to us. Catch all of our episodes on iTunes, Stitcher and podbean.com 2016-09-231h 39

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 68 - Picking Over the BonesBack to pick the bones of seven more board games this week are Sean and Ronan. The main review is of Tyrants of the Underdark plus they share their thoughts on Thief's Market, Elfenland, Il Vecchio, The Shadow Over Westminster, Project E.L.I.T.E. and Signorie. Go to dicetower.com for more gaming content than you could ever have wished for. Catch us on iTunes and Stitcher. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and BGG. 2016-09-141h 40

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 67 - Dungeon Crawler Pit FightThis time around we return to our most ruthless format. Four games enter but only one game will leave as the Co-Operative Dungeon Crawler Champion of The Game Pit. Our four contestants are Descent 2.0: Road to Legend, The Legends of Andor, The Wrath of Ashardalon and Zombicide: Black Plague. Sean and Ronan discuss each of the titles over a range of categories and then rank the games from 4 to 1. In the end the highest rated game over both lists walks away victorious. We also feature your chance to win $50 and maybe $1000 in gift certificates from www.coolstuffinc...2016-08-271h 57

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 66 - Scythe and more.... One of the biggest releases of the year, Scythe forms the main review in this episode as the Pit returns to it's regular format. Ronan and Sean (back from his travels) are joined from what sounds like his toilet by our old favourite, Steve. In the first part, the three discuss games they have been playing or are excited about for one reason or another and these include The Walking Dead: No Sanctuary, Mansions of Madness: Second Edition and Ghost Stories. Competition Time The main review of Scythe is in part 2 but before that we begin...2016-08-222h 20

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 65 - Short Games with Mark JohnsonThis time around Sean is away on holiday and we are very lucky to have Mark Johnson join Ronan to discuss short games that have been Fails, Near Misses and Hits. They mull over Colt Express, Hanabi, Augustus, Karuba, Las Vegas, Pandemic: The Cure, The Grizzled, Oh My Goods! and more... Find the best in gaming podcasts and lots of other content at dicetower.com Find us on Twitter, Facebook, BGG and Instagram to follow the latest news Email us your feedback at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com 2016-08-052h 18

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast: Episode 63 - UK Games Expo 2016Sean and Ronan get together to bring you brief tasters of the games they played at UK Games Expo 2016 from Birmingham, UK. They cover Imhotep, Ice Cool, Multiuniversum, Fight for Olympus, CVlizations, Ominoes, Ancient Terrible Things, Colony, Super Vampire, Dragon Valley, Garden of Bees, Games of Trains, Oligarchy, Legends Untold, Codinca, Mmm, Dragonwood, Santa's Bag and Dohdles. Find the best in gaming podcasts and lots of other content at dicetower.com Find us on Twitter, Facebook, BGG and Instagram to follow the latest news Email us your feedback at thegamepitpodcast@gmail.com 2016-06-131h 14

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast: Episode 62 - LobSterCon XI RoundtableSean 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. Details in the episode, entries have to be in by 9...2016-05-062h 08

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast: Episode 61 - 2016 Treasure Hunt Part 1In 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.meetup.com/londononboard for details if you want to come along. Check out dicetower.com for great gaming podcasts 2016-04-191h 24

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 60 - Warhammer Quest: The Adventure Card Game and More.... 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 to dicetower.com Find us...2016-04-032h 04

The Game PitThe Game Pit Podcast - Episode 57: The Fury of Dracula 3rd Edition and more...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.kickstarter.com/projects/sirlin/codex-2?ref=n...2016-02-161h 47

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 56 - The Bumper Review of 2015 (with Top 5s)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/projects/bravefrontierstudios/nightmare-forest-dead-run 2016-01-313h 23

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 55 - Picking Over the BonesNow 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 of The Dice Tower N...2015-11-162h 08

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 54 - Essen 2015 - The Good, The Bad and The SurprisingAfter 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. 2015-10-261h 17

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 53 - Essen 2015 Field Report 2Ronan 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. 2015-10-1055 min

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 52 - Essen 2015 Field Report 1This 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.2015-10-0816 min

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 51 - Treasure Hunt Essen 2015 Part 3In 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 meet up with Ronan and Sean or just say hello, they...2015-10-072h 03

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 50 - Treasure Hunt Essen 2015 Part 2Back 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 different so...2015-09-171h 30

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 49 - Treasure Hunt Essen 2015 Part 1Unable 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 and half a dozen more. Catch many amazing podcasts on The Dice Tower...2015-09-101h 14

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 47 - Solo Game Pit FightAs 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...2015-08-191h 14

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 46 - Council Chamber: Big Episode on Small GamesThis 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. 2015-06-253h 12

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 45 - Picking Over the BonesWelcome 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. 2015-06-081h 57

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 44 - LobsterconIn 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. 2015-05-131h 54

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 43 - Picking Over the BonesAfter 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 upc...2015-04-241h 42

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 42 - Battle Report: Virgin QueenIn 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.2015-03-121h 25

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 41 - Picking Over the BonesSean 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 2015-02-251h 25

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 40 - Council Chamber Mega Review of 2014 with Top 5sSean 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 for all the latest news.2015-02-103h 47

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 38 - The Big Essen 2014 ReviewNow 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. 2014-12-072h 14

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 34 - Essen Brief with TeriThis 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 2014-10-2517 min

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 31 - Essen 2014 Treasure Hunt Special (part 1)Essen fever has swept into the Game Pit and excitement levels are peaking. Ronan and Sean use the Treasure Hunt format to look ahead at some of the games coming out in the Essen Spiel that have caught their interest for one reason or another. The boys decide based on the information they have, if the games will be treasure or trap. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org. 2014-10-101h 35

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 30 - Picking Over the BonesFour more games slip into the depths of the pit and are picked over at length by Ronan and Sean. The games talked over are Libertalia, Greed, Gloom and Praetor. Also in this episode we have a sneak peek at King Down which is currently on Kickstarter - King Down Kickstarter Link. **We have experienced more technical issues and apologise for any reduction in sound quality. We are working hard to rectify the problems** The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2...2014-10-011h 27

The Game PitThe Game Pit - Episode 29: The Expanded Expansion SpecialIn this expanded length episode Sean & Ronan discuss the good and bad of board game expansions including their personal Top 5s and a few others which didn't quite hit the mark. Catch more great podcasts at dicetowernetwork.com and great gaming content at 2d6.org 2014-09-261h 49

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 27 - Top Ten from 2013Now that they have had some time to fully look over and test a large range of game releases from 2013, Ronan and Sean decide on their top ten games from last year. Also in the show is their biggest disappointment of the year and a general discussion about how 2013 panned out for game releases The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org. ****The Game Pit will be hosting some sessions at Loncon 3 in August (14th to 18th) so i...2014-08-041h 37

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 26 - Picking Over the BonesSean and Ronan return to their Picking Over the Bones format and discuss four games that have fallen into the pit recently. Discussed in this episode are Dark Darker Darkest, Helios, Pack of Heroes and Pagoda. The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org. ****The Game Pit will be hosting some sessions at Loncon 3 in August (14th to 18th) so if you're heading there, sign up for the Game Pit Games Klatches and visit the gaming tent for so...2014-07-171h 24

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 25 - Treasure Hunt - Part TwoPart two of the latest Treasure Hunt with Ronan and Sean working their way through another 12 games that have caught the eye for one reason or another. How many of these will the boys decide are treasure and what games do they suspect are traps? The Game Pit is a proud member of The Dice Tower Network and you can also find us on 2d6.org. ****The Game Pit will be hosting some sessions at Loncon 3 in August (14th to 18th) so if you're heading there, sign up for the Game P...2014-06-231h 45

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 17 - The Bumper End of Year ReviewIn this episode Ronan and Sean are joined by a group of guests to discuss the best 2013 had to give in gaming. The subjects discussed are the best releases in 2013, the best new to you game played last year, Sean and Ronan's 12 days of gaming and what everyone would have liked Gaming Santa to leave under the Christmas tree. The guests are Pouria, Teri, Nathan, Natalie, Lloyd and Bonnie-Kate and we'd like to thank them all for their contributions. The Game Pit are proud members of The Dice Tower Network You...2014-01-112h 08

The Game PitThe Game Pit: Episode 15.2 - Council Chamber Essen ReviewThe Essen review concludes as Sean, Ronan and Pouria continue their look back at the 2013 Spiel. In this half of the episode they discuss Packet Row, Quantum, The Sheep Race, 7 Days of Westerplatte, Expeditions: Northwest Passage and Invaders. Thoughts are also shared on most disappointing publisher, the purchase they most regret, the game they wish they had bought, the games they are most looking forward to playing, what 2013 Essen release will be the highest in the BGG rankings in a years time and what they would change about the Spiel. The Jac...2013-11-281h 11

The Game PitEpisode 13 - The VaultApologies for the hiatus. We are now firmly back on track and we have a Picking Over the Bones episode and a special Essen Preview coming up in the next few weeks. This week Sean and Ronan nominate four more games to join Dominion in The Game Pit Vault of the best games of all time. Sean nominates Ticket to Ride and Pillars of the Earth. Ronan puts forward Lords of Vegas and Tigris & Euphrates. Listen in to find out which one makes it into The Vault. You can find all our episodes on 2d6.org Follow...2013-09-251h 55

The Game PitEpisode 11: The Top 20 of 2012In this episode Ronan's annual top 20 list on Board Game Geek is discussed at length. Ronan tell of his top 20 releases from 2012 and Sean gives his opinions with more than a few arguments along the way. The list will be published in the very near future under Ronan's BGG user name - Furriebarry, so come and tell us what you think. You can catch all our episodes along with other gaming delights on 2D6.org 2013-07-052h 16

The Game PitEpisode 3 - The VaultThe Vault is where the best of the best games are kept in The Game Pit. In 'The Vault' episodes Sean and Ronan both champion two of their favourite games. They make the case for their inclusion in the vault and make counter points to the arguments offered by each other. After all four cases have been heard it is decision time when they must come to a verdict on which of the four candidates make it in to the hallowed Vault. This week Sean champions Arkham Horror and Dominion while Ronan makes the case for Spartacus and Agricola. Which...2013-03-271h 10