The 2016 Dice Hate Me Holiday Gift Guide

Ho Ho Holy cow… the holidays are upon us once again! That means it’s time for my favorite yearly tradition: The Dice Hate Me Holiday Gift Guide! I’m back this year with a whole passel of possible presents for your favorite players and cube pushers. Some selections may be a bit esoteric, but I guarantee they’ll all satisfy those special someone’s on your list. Whew, that was a lot of alliteration! So relax, pour yourself some cocoa or a glass or three of eggnog, and allow... Read More

The State of Games, Ep. 118: The One About the Good Ol’ Days

Ahhh, the good ol’ days. Many of us look back with great nostalgia on those events, items, shows, and such that bring us warm, fuzzy feelings and help us to combat the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune in our daily lives. The board game space is rife with nostalgia nowadays, with many designers and publishers banking on the selling power of happy memories from yesteryear. So pour yourself some Nesquick, put on your superhero jammies, and kick back as we look back on... Read More

The State of Games, Ep. 117: The One About Secrets

It’s no secret that everybody loves a good secret, and we’re here to talk all about that particular phenomenon in the board game space. We’ve had some experience with having to keep a secret or two around the Dice Hate Me HQ and it’s not always easy. But, sometimes it’s necessary, not only to protect a game design, but also to protect the production timeline. Confused? Don’t be, as all will be made clear after listening to Ep. 117! Read More  Read More