The boys are back to talk Imperial Settlers: Empire of the North, Radlands, Valeria games, and much more.

S4E7 - Belly up to the Gaming Table

This week Bill and Kaz chat revisiting some classic faves, some new faves, and maybe even some Flava Flaves?

S4E6 - The Chill Episode

Bill and Kaz are back to finish their list of top 10 solo games.

S4E5 - Solo Shenanigans

Sometimes you just need some time alone. Some Me time. This week Bill and Kaz kick of their list of top solo games.

S4E4 - Games for Me Time

Rez Arcana resurrected, Vindication, a picturesque New England village, and roll and writes galore!

S4E3 - Discoveries New and Old

Bill and Kaz return to close out their list of top ten gameplays from 2021. Mysteries will be revealed!

S4E2 - Memorable Memories

Season 4 begins! Bill and Kaz jump back in the saddle to talk their most memorable plays of 2021.

S4E1 - Season Four Back For More

This week Bill and Kaz regale you with tales of games played, games wished for, and game night anecdotes.

S3E15 - Glorious Game Stories

There is a battle a brewin' to determine the best worker placement/deck builder board game. This week Bill and Kaz compare the two main contenders, The Lost Ruins of Arnak and Dune Imperium. Is there space enough on the shelves for both or must rule triumphant above them all?

There is a battle a brewin' to determine the best worker placement/deck builder board game. This week Bill and Kaz compare the two main contenders, The Lost Ruins of Arnak and Dune Imperium. Is there space enough on the shelves for both or must rule triumphant above them all?

S3E14 - The Lost Ruins of Dune Imperium

Bill and Kaz finish their countdown of the top 10 games of their collections as ranked by BGG. Top 1-5. Best of the best baby!

S3E13 - The Final Countdown

Kaz Gable and Bill Price love board games. More than that, they love board game design. The roasted games podcast is an exploration of what does and does not make a good game and the brilliance and pitfalls of board game design. They also touch on their own experience as budding game designers and the status of games they have in development.

Love the way Bill and Kaz discuss the board games that they are playing and their experiences with board games that they have played. It’s a great mix of quick impressions of new games and love for their favorite games. One of my favorite board game podcasts. Definitely give this a listen.

Very fun friendly and informative podcast

Being fairly new to board games I have really enjoyed this podcast.  I’ve learned so much and have a list of games I want to play now.  They explain the games and mechanisms in such a fun way, which keeps me engaged without being overwhelmed.  Great podcast!!!

Educational and entertaining

Roasted Games

Bill and Kaz start season two with a recap of the year that was and look forward to exciting plans for next year.

S2E1 - 201 - Season Two Here We Go!

Bill and Kaz get into some fun recent playthroughs, one of which was designed by god-among-men and Roasted Games darling, Phil Walker-Harding! Also, do they like The Mind or do they not like The Mind? It's hard to tell. Then they take a minute to talk over their Arkham Horror 3rd Edition experience and some tips for getting big games to the table. Thanks for the suggestion Dillon!

S1E13 - Episode 113 - Arkham Horror You Magnificent Bastard

Going stir-crazy yet? Miss your game group? Us too. In this episode Bill and Kaz go over some options to get your gaming fix with friends while staying far away from them. So, take that shower you've been putting off for the last few days, boot up your digital devices, and get ready to play some games!

S2E11 - Where Have All The Game Groups Gone?

The guys get some professional input from an expert in instruction on how best to teach a game. Spoiler Alert! They've been doing it wrong. Yelling, 'Why Aren't You Getting This?!?!' is apparently NOT the best way to teach a board game.

S2E5 - Teaching it Right

Bill and Kaz flip the script from last week's episode and talk about the mechanisms that just fall flat. Can these mechanisms regain to their former glory? Were they ever really that good? What is the meaning of life? Two of these questions will be answered. Well, one for sure. 42.

S1E29 - Episode 129 - Swing and a Miss

The guys discuss a recent a recent negative presence at game night and ask for your solutions. Plus! Some games sit in your collection unplayed, for months, maybe even years. Why do we keep them?! Bill and Kaz rank the games in their collections that they just can't bring themselves to let go and explain why they never will.

S2E6 - A Game Night Dilemma

Surprise compliment! I think you're really great. Didn't that make your day? I hope so champ! The guys trade compliments and get into the mechanisms that make them perk up and take notice when a designer incorporates them into a game. Is player elimination and heavy take that on the list? No, no they are not. Also, your outfit is on-point today. Gotcha again!

S1E28 - Episode 128 - Guaranteed to Improve Your Mood

This episode is an olive branch to anyone who has fond memories of classic games. In an effort to find some common ground, the guys have come up with some modern gaming alternatives to the classics. So, the next time you're floundering, trying to come up with the perfect game to intro to your Risk/Monopoly/Sorry/Clue loving buds, you'll have some good suggestions to reach for. Enjoy, and happy gaming to all!

S1E15 - Episode 115 Sure, But Have You Tried...

Bill and Kaz challenge each other to match up song clips to their board game counter parts. Do they succeed? Do the songs make any sense? Have they lost all reason and direction? All these answers, AND MORE! Also, Tikal is in Guatamala, not Mexico. It's pretty famous. Probably should have known that, KAZ.

Bill and Kaz challenge each other to match up song clips to their board game counter parts. Do they succeed? Do the songs make any sense? Have they lost all reason and direction? All these answers, AND MORE! Also, Tikal is in Guatamala, not Mexico. It's pretty famous. Probably should have known that, KAZ.

S1E10 - Episode 110 - Music Mashup!

Scaling! It's not just what's happening to your skin in the winter, it's also how well a game plays with different player counts. Go figure. Bill and Kaz discuss how some games do it really well, while others just seem to fall off a cliff at certain player counts. Then the guys breakdown their choice of games for 2-players. Head to head, baby!

S1E25 - Episode 125 - A Board Game Built For Two

Bill and Kaz recap a busy gaming week, including a shiny new German export (Die Tavernen im Tiefen Thal) and a rare Battlestar Galactica session, among others. Then the guys go through the top 10 games that took them by surprise and in doing so realize they've created a new list called, 'Games We Need To Get To The Table Again Really Soon!'. Also, isn't it nice to end on a positive note? Should we start ending these with daily affirmations? 

Bill and Kaz recap a busy gaming week, including a shiny new German export (Die Tavernen im Tiefen Thal) and a rare Battlestar Galactica session, among others. Then the guys go through the top 10 games that took them by surprise and in doing so realize they've created a new list called, 'Games We Need To Get To The Table Again Really Soon!'. Also, isn't it nice to end on a positive note? Should we start ending these with daily affirmations?

S1E9 - Episode 109 - Elements of Elephants

Bill and Kaz reach out to designers Corey Andalora and Donnie Coleman to discuss their current Kickstarter project, Capital Vices. The get into design team dynamics, individual design approaches, gaming preferences, and some exciting upcoming projects, OF THE FUTURE! Also, the guys talk about Wasteland Express TWICE in one episode, so you know, it's probably pretty good. 

Bill and Kaz reach out to designers Corey Andalora and Donnie Coleman to discuss their current Kickstarter project, Capital Vices. The get into design team dynamics, individual design approaches, gaming preferences, and some exciting upcoming projects, OF THE FUTURE! Also, the guys talk about Wasteland Express TWICE in one episode, so you know, it's probably pretty good.

S1E12 - Episode 112 - I don't just have vices, I have Capital Vices

Bill and Kaz rave about one of the blandest (but most fun!) games they've ever played and then discuss how Kickstarter is becoming a massive game publishing house and will slowly take over the world.

S1E3 - Episode 103 - Play it again Sam, er, Kaz and Bill

Bill and Kaz correct an unforgivable mistake from a previous episode and get into the oldie, but still goodie, Tikal. Then they run down some of the games in their collections that are crying out desperately for a first playthrough.

S1E11 - Episode 111 - A Whole Lotta Guatemala

Bill and Kaz talk about the origins of their game group and why it's been successful. Plus, there's some really great co-ops out right now. Check them out!

S1E4 - Episode 104 - I'm a game group? You're a game group!

Sometimes a game is just contentious. The guys break down a recent play of Ragusa, a game that Bill absolutely loved, and Kaz absolutely did not love. Can their relationship be repaired? Will they ever play games again? Only time will tell.

S1E27 - Episode 127 - Let's Find Some Common Ground

After breaking down some recent game experiences, Bill and Kaz regale us with an epic tale of battling aliens on a derelict space craft. Then the spooky list continues to help you with your October board game choices. Spook on!

S1E23 - Episode 123 - Epic Tales of Space Adventures

Chess finally has a worthy successor! Also, an epic tale shipping woes and Kickstarter heroes. Then the guys unveil discovered secrets of the Board Game Geek rating system and go through their choices of games that deserve to be higher on that list. Research!

S1E26 - 126 - Give a Nice Game a Chance

There is so much construction talk in this episode you might just be inspired to slap on some overalls and try your hand at this 'carpentry' stuff that's all the rage these days. A french suburb under construction, a Gothic English cathedral being built brick by brick, and designing your very own gosh darn bear park are just a few examples of the types of games the guys get into before taking a deep dive into the mechanism of deck building.

S1E16 - Episode 116 - Welcome To... This 12th Century Cathedral Full of Bears

Fighting through stuffy noses, like real manly men, Bill and Kaz talk 2 new game experiences and chat about the games they wish they had designed. Plus! A super exciting update about their game in development.

S1E8 - Episode 108 - Beware. Super deep manly voices in this one.

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