We dive into the world of Arcana Rising by Grey Fox Games, exploring its mechanics and physical design. We've said it many times, "To make games, you have to play games". We take lessons learned from Arcana Rising and apply it to our own process.

We playtest Star Crossed Realms with a paper prototype for the first time. Despite finding the game isn't that interesting yet, we uncover valuable insights about the game mechanics and the importance of iterative design.

Swipe right on us as we return to playtesting the early concept for the dating game, a.k.a. 'Star Crossed Realms'. We highlight three areas we want to focus on: the chain, adding cards to your deck, and winning.

We welcome Peter, our new lead game designer, to The Misplay team! Peter shares his gaming history and all the progress being made on Star Crossed Realms. We try to paint a visual of what the game currently looks like.By The Misplay

We step into the cage to throw down and playtest two new versions of MMA Gauntlet. Of course, the real fight this week was still with Tabletop Simulator as we try and refine our playtesting process. The Misplay 0 TTS 2.By The Misplay

Join us as we dive into Tabletop Simulator for the first time! Despite being behind schedule, we're on a mission to learn the UI, import cards, and maybe flip the table in frustration. If we're doing nothing else right on this journey, it's honest storytelling.By The Misplay

We take a hilarious stroll down the art walk of shame, complete with laughably bad drawings shared on Instagram. We chat about our hope for finding an artist and why we are steering clear of AI art.By The Misplay

We're shaking things up with a unique game concept that's been brewing in the back of our minds as we've developed our previous ideas. Imagine a game that captures the essence of a first date, but with an unexpected twist involving... back-flips?By The Misplay

We welcome Ryan as a special guest commentator for our first run through of our supermarket board game! We navigate the bustling aisles, search for store managers, and resist the temptation to pick up last minute lib balm and sweets. Also, Ryan is funny.By The Misplay

Are you ready to rumble? We run the first play test for our MMA auto battler board game concept. It is a simple prototype that packs a punch! We talk about its strengths, share our reactions, and consider what the next version might look like.By The Misplay

We're thrilled to have game designer Leonie Grundler from Lioness Games join us. With her game Biome currently live on Kickstarter, Leonie shares the fascinating story behind its creation, her inspiration, and offers insights and advice to kickstart our own board game journey.By The Misplay

What kind of game are we making? The golf game? A trick taking game for tricksters? Maybe a board game to chase away the nightmares. We don't know yet, but listen in on our discussion as we talk about our early concepts and weigh theme vs. mechanics as a starting point.By The Misplay

Go behind the scenes to see what goes into creating a podcast and a board game company. You know, the business stuff. We talk about our partnership agreement and share our roadmap to become board game designers.By The Misplay

The Misplay is breaking into board game design. What's the best way? Make a game, of course. We created and play tested two PnP games that you can download and play. Join our journey as we take a game from nothing to crowdfunding.By The Misplay

Want to pretend to be Bilbo stealing from Smaug but you keep crashing into things? well this game is definitely doing that. My Shelfie (0:50) BGG Podcast (2:00) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (3:13) Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure (Get it from Game Kings HERE) (4:17) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffi…

Welcome back to my very slow (and probably boring) Top 50! #30 Circadians: First Light (0:30) #29 The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine (6:48) #28 Charterstone (9:47) #27 Race for the Galaxy (12:58) #26 Saint Petersburg (19:29) #25 BANG! The Dice Game (24:29) #24 Dune (29:00) #23 BANG! (34:12) - [LISTEN TO MY REVIEW HERE!] #22 Star Wars X-Wing 2.0 (3…

Dan has been on a bit of a break but is back to talk about Cascadia! Disney Lorcana (1:45) ONE D&D (3:38) Jurrasic World: The Legacy of Isla Nebula (6:16) Cascadia (7:47) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe on YouTube (content coming soon!...ish) You can check…

Welcome back to my Top 50 games of all time...or until I do this list again next year... join me as I count down games 40 - 31. #40 Rising Sun (0:55) #39 Miraris (3:30) #38 Blood Rage (6:54) #37 Alhambra (8:10) #36 Wyatt Earp (10:46) #35 Everdell (14:29) #34 Ticket to Ride: Rails & Sails (17:43) #33 Explorers of the North Sea (20:23) #32 7 Wonders …

This Episode Dan talks about a brain burner - Golem! Dune: War for Arrakis (1:07) D&D: Honor Among Thieves (3:40) Puerto Rico 1897 (6:10) Golem - By Cranio Creations (8:10) Come Join in and See me at the Cancer Society Games Fair! Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Sub…

Welcome to my Top 50 games of all time...or until I do this list again next year... join me as I count down games 50 - 41. #50 Shelfie Stacker (1:00) #49 Seasons of Rice (4:10) #48 Bristol 1350 (6:00) #47 Smash Up (9:18) #46 The Isle of Cats (12:31) #45 Dominion (16:56) #44 Tussie Mussie (19:27) #43 Legacy of Yu (22:35) #42 The Settlers of Catan (2…

[Sorry for the late upload, only noticed today (22/06) that it had not uploaded on time.] Dan talks about a great, classic, Family game. Starfield (0:37) Cancer society game fair (2:28) Houdini vs Genie (3:59) Lords of Waterdeep ( Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Sub…

In this episode Dan talks about one of the most captivating narrative games he's played. Diced Games (0:34) - Facebook - Instagram - BGG Century: Golem Edition (2:11) Unmatched: Storage and Accessories (3:53) King's Dilemma (6:14) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Sub…

Ethan is back which means only one thing: it's time to unintelligibly rant about a topic semi related to games. this time it's RPGs or Role Playing Games. Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe on YouTube (content coming soon!...ish) You can check me out on my ot…

Dan talks about the newest game to come from the amazing Duo of Shem Phillips and S J MacDonald. Golden Geek Nominees (0:53) Last Light - By Grey Fox Games (2:47) WoTC bought D&D Beyond (4:46) Wayfarers of the South Tigris (7:20) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subs…

Dan talks about the two player version of the award winning card game: 7 Wonders. Household RPG (1:17) Diced Games Board Game Cafe (3:10) Splendor (4:31) 7 Wonders Duel (5:45) - Buy it from Game Kings here! Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe on YouTube (conte…

"Play more games" - Wil Wheaton. Daniel LOVES Board Games, and so he managed to convince the rest of the team to do a whole episode about it. In this episode we talk about what kind of games we love most, our favorite game, what games we have nostalgia for and more! And lastly we say goodbye to Luke as his last time guesting on the show. Where can …

This Episode Dan talks about the social deduction game, Deception. STAR WARS: JABBA'S PALACE - A LOVE LETTER GAME (0:57) Get it now from Game Kings! Arrakis: Dawn of the Fremen (3:10) Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side (4:40) -> My Episode on Villainous! Game Kings Daily Deals! get yourself a great deal here! Deception: Murder in Hong Kon…

This Episode we look at one of the best produced games out there, but is it as good as it is pretty? It's a Wonderful World (0:37) (published by La Boîte de Jeu, not Pandasaurus) Gamefound & Ravensburger (2:38) Sifu (4:27) Game Kings Daily Deals (6:40) Mechs vs Minions (7:32) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of…

Dan & Ethan discuss the importance of theme in games and ways it's implemented properly. The Smart Gamer's Guide to Putting away Board Games (1:20) Marvel Zombies (8:39) Main Discussion: Theme, how important is it? (11:25) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe o…

This episode, I use my influence to control the high court... Legacy of Yu (0:35) The Dice Tower Podcast Ending (2:00) Wise Guys (3:27) Coup (4:30) - get it now from Game Kings! Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe on YouTube (content coming soon!...ish) You ca…

In this episode Dan talks about his games with the most plays last year! Viscounts Expansions Kickstarter (coming 11th Jan) (1:05) My top played games of 2021: [Tracked using the BGstats app {Android}{Apple} #10 Unmatched (3:07) #9 Everdell (4:30) #8 GKR: Heavy Hitters (5:20) #7 Once upon a Time: The story telling card game (6:38) #6 Coup (7:48) #5…

This episode I dive into the evil side of Disney and be as mean as I can be... Lord of Waterdeep (0:49) Teotihuacan: City of Gods (3:11) Don't forget to Check out Game Kings before the 17th of December for free Pre-Christmas shipping! (5:45) Disney Villainous (6:25) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Mu…

Dan takes a look at his first impression of one HOT new game and two games not yet released... Garphill Games South Tigris announcement (0:49) Golem (3:33) Marvel Dice Throne (5:35) Wayfarers of the South Tigris (9:20) Dune: House Secrets (1639) Circadians: Chaos Order (21:53) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog O…

Dan has a look at 5 digital Board Game adaptations, specifically the more strategic ones... Trickerion: Legends of Illusion (1:34) WSBG 2022 (3:41) IKI (6:06) 5 MORE great Board Game Apps (8:15) Twilight Struggle (9:05) Terraforming Mars (10:58) Scythe (14:09) LOTR Adventure Card Game (16:56) Blood Rage (19:34) Where can you find me? On Instagram a…

This episode I look at one of my favourite games and one of the first games I played. The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine (0:33) Fate of Fantos: The Iridium Wars (3:06) Fate Core System (5:00) Bang! (7:40) Bang! from Game Kings Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscr…

This Episode Dan talks about the miniature "dog fight" game "Star Wars X-Wing" Ambal Tournament Kickstarter (0:35) Last Weeks Interview. Ausonia (3:00) Dune: Betrayal (5:30) Star Wars: X-Wing 2nd Edition (8:00) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe on YouTube (c…

Dan talks to Bernardo Bittencourt about his upcoming "Dueling Card Game": Ambal Tournament coming out 14th of September! Introduction to Bernardo (2:05) Overview of Ambal Tournament (8:10) Deckbuilding and Strategy (15:45) Collectability (24:15) Art (27:50) Lore & World (35:47) Here's where you can find more about Ambal Tournament: Website: https:/…

[Ethan's audio is pretty bad because his laptop recorded from his laptop mic rather than his Headset, I did the best I could to save it but was unable to improve the quality] This episode Dan & Ethan discuss their various thoughts and opinions on expansions within Board Games Black Myth Wukong (1:30) Expansions (Dan and Ethan rant for a long long t…

Dan talks about a great game from his favourite Designer The #Onboardolympics (0:35) Mariposas (1:35) Shipping Crisis: Sporadically Board Ep 72, TDT:727, Watch it Played (4:27) The Ratcatcher: The Solo Adventure Game (6:50) Architects of the West Kingdom (11:39) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffin…

Dan talks about the Digital Collectible Card game: Legends of Runeterra Garphill Games upcoming Releases (0:35) Ankh: Gods of Egypt (2:20) Legends of Runeterra - By Riot Games Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe on YouTube (content coming soon!...ish) You can …

Cryptid: Urban Legends (0:30) Brothers Murph Season 5 (2:25) Architects of the West Kingdom: Works of Wonders (4:45) Viscounts of the West Kingdom: Gates of Gold/Keeper of Keys(5:05) Shelfie Stacker - Arkus Games (8:43) Order Shelfie Stacker now from Game Kings! click HERE Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Di…

Dan talks about three books? nope they're games... Dire Wolf Announcements: Dune Imperium: Rise of Ix (0:30) Tiled Wild West (2:30) OnBoard Olympics (3:18) Rococo deluxe edition (5:33) Facade Games: Dark Cities series (9:02) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe…

Dan talks about a classic game his family plays. Flamecraft (0:38) Unmatched News (2:34) Giveaway Winner! Congrats boardgame_family.nz (6:25) Big thank you to Game Kings for sponsoring the Podcast! The Process w/ Hon & Jono interview with Jonathan Meyer (8:35) Alhambra (14:34) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog O…

Dan talks about one of his new favourite games, IRL Sheriff of Nottingham (1:00) Gloomholdin' (4:32) GAME KINGS GIVEAWAY (7:00) - Don't forget to use DANLIKESGAMES to get $5 off your next purchase. Head to Instagram to see the full How To Enter. Dune Imperium (11:11) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & M…

Dan takes a look at his first impression of three HOT games. Dune: House Secrets (0:50) 6 Siege The Board Game (3:00) The Elder Scrolls - Chip Theory Games (5:16) First Impressions - Isle of Cats, Shelfie Stacker & Dune Imperium (8:38) Thanks for listening! Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my …

Munchkin has had a big impact on my gaming life and is still a game I genuinely love. Today Dan talks about his thoughts on the game and how his love for it began, we also commemorate it's 20th Anniversary and the passing of Andrew Hackard. Learn more about Munchkin Here or Purchase it from Game Kings Here. Where can you find me? On Instagram as @D…

Dan talks about his first ever Board Game day/con Warhammer+ (0:40) Unfathomable (3:05) The Friendship Onion - League of Legends (6:20) Game Kings Sponsorship(?) (9:30) BGBTB (11:30) Coming Soon - Dune Imperium & Shelfie Stacker (20:30) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you c…

This week Dan looks at his new solo crave. Quest of Yore: Barley's Edition (0:55) Garphill Games Interview (4:13) Dominion Digital (5:38) Marvel Champions (7:40) Upcoming content - D&D Campaign, DM'd by Ethan, and featuring Dan, Ben, EthanF & Miriam. Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG pro…

I'm joined once again by Ethan as we discuss our various views and thoughts on Kickstarter. Spiel des Jahres Nominees 2021 (2:37) Kickstarter, Good? Bad? both? (8:03) Warhammer 40k/Miniature Painting (27:00) Where can you find me? On Instagram as @Dicespire You can read my Blog Of Dice & Muffins my BGG profile and you can Subscribe on YouTube (cont…

Dan talks about a new(ish) video game on steam called 'Valheim', joined by one of his closest freinds Luke. Introduction to Luke (0:19) Favourite Theme in games (1:49) We Look at Graveyard Keeper (4:23) Pandemic (7:40) Valheim (10:25) Closing Thoughts (25:05) Go subscribe to Luke's Twitch and of course you can listen to us both on UP'n'GO w/Muffins…