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TDT - Episode # 322 - Games from our Childhood
17 september 2013 · 1 uur 21 min
Lots to talk about this time! Tom and Eric look at Phantom of the Opera, Safuasa, Dwarven Miner, Takenoko special edition, Escape, and Last Will! We also go to the vault and discuss San Juan and Star Wars: Queen's Gambit. Geoff talks about analogies, Brian takes a look at I'm the Boss, and we have three other special segments. Oh, and the contest winner! Finally, we end the show with games from our childhood we would like to see reprinted and re-developed. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 321 - Replacement Games
10 september 2013 · 1 uur 25 min
In this show, we talk about the Scoundrels of Skullport expansion for Lords of Waterdeep, Shafausa, Showdown, Trains, Forbidden Desert and more! We have one of the scariest tales of Horror ever, rank Carcassonne pieces, pick start players, and more. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games which have replaced other games. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 320 - Gen Con 2013 Designer's Panel
27 augustus 2013 · 1 uur 25 min
In this show, Tom talks with Stephen Buonocore of Stronghold Games, Geoff Englestein - designer of Space Cadets, Richard Launius - designer of Arkham Horror, Rob Daviau - designer of Risk Legacy, and ignacy Trzewiczek - publisher of Portal Games. Recorded before a live audience who asked questions - we look into what makes a successful designer. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 319 - Gen Con Recap
27 augustus 2013 · 1 uur 37 min
In this episode, Eric and I take a look at Gen Con 2013, talk about the convention as a whole, and then discuss our adventures in playing True Dungeon. We review the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Heart of Glorm for Mice and Mystics, Firefly, the new Pandemic Expansion, and more! Giles rallies the tribe, Jude examines gaming outreach, and a new contributor talks about Gem Rush. And don't forget our epic contest! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 318 - Live from Gen Con 2013
20 augustus 2013 · 1 uur 34 min
In this show, recorded live at GenCon 2013, we are joined by Zee Garcia and several other Dice Tower contributors. Geoff gives the best GameTech segment ever, Steve Avery and Tom talk about Nothing Personal, we discuss several new games including Lost Legends, Kings of Artiface, Eldritch Horror, Dread Curse, and more! We take live questions from the audience, give some news, and generally have the time of our lives! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 317 - Top Ten Abstract Strategy Games
10 augustus 2013 · 1 uur 28 min
In this show we once again tackle our huge pile of questions, as well as listen to another tale of horror. We talk about recently played games, such as Island Fortress, Hanabi, Railways Express, and Castle Dice. We also start a new, mega-contest, as well as discuss our favorite abstract strategy games. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 316 - Gen Con 2013 Preview, Part 2
6 augustus 2013 · 1 uur 35 min
Part two, you say? Where's part 1? Well that, ladies and gentlemen - is because it is on the Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast. We got together and recorded two podcasts - the first is on their feed, the second here! Lees meer
In this show, we go through listener questions about GenCon, talking about what people might expect when going to the convention. Then, Jamie, Chris, Tony, Eric, and Tom give our top ten games we are looking forward to trying out at the convention. One week!!!
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TDT - Episode # 315 - Annoying box sizes
30 juli 2013 · 1 uur 30 min
In this show, Eric and Tom talk about Forbidden Desert, Diplomacy, My Happy Farm, ROFL, The Hobbit, and more! Eric punks Tom, Greg returns with a flourish to talk about game cafes, and Geoff talks about the power of one. We talk about Kickstarters gone bad, Brian returns to Cult of the Old, and we have another tale of horror. Finally, we end the show talking about both good and bad boxes for games. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 35 - Our wives speak out!
23 juli 2013 · 1 uur 23 min
In this episode, originally recorded January 2006, we review Marvin Marvel’s Marvelous Marble Machine, and listen to the "real" voice of Grodnads! We have board game news both from Rick Thornquist and Moritz Eggert. I talk about my top ten Fantasy board games, and Joe mentions his ten favorite solo wargames. Finally, we end the show with our wives answering questions that were posed to them! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 314 - Top Ten Kickstarter Games
13 juli 2013 · 1 uur 30 min
Tom and Eric do a show live from the Dice Tower Convention 2013! We start out with reviews of a few games, including Gearworld, then move into questions. We are visited by Brian, Tish, and the Party Gamecast. Finally, we talk about our top ten Kickstarter games! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 313 - Dice Tower Awards Show
9 juli 2013 · 40 min
Recorded live at Dice Tower Convention 2013, Tom and Eric - along with a host of others, take a look at the nominations and winners for the Dice Tower Awards for the year 2012.
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TDT - Episode # 312 - Top Ten Turkeys
26 juni 2013 · 1 uur 45 min
We have a special guest on this show - causing us to give triple the amount of fun! Board games we've played recently - including The Duke and the Spiel des Jahres nominees (Qwixx, Augustus, and Hanabi). We also answer a lot of questions, and give our top ten "turkeys" - games that simply aren't as enjoyable as they once were. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 311 - Origins Game Fair, 2013
25 juni 2013 · 1 uur 48 min
We had so much to talk about from the Origins Game Fair that it filled up te entire episode. And then some. We talk about games we saw, publishers's new offerings, folks we met, and more! We also hear from Brian Counter, and a fantastic new song by Michael Rudmann. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 310 - Deckbuilding Games
18 juni 2013 · 1 uur 34 min
In this show, we talk about a pile of expansions, Wasabi, Bang, and Antike Duellum. We answer a pile of questions - such as where the modern day boardgaming movement began, what we think about feeding people, and more! Finally, we end the show with our top ten deckbuilding games! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 309 - The Size of our Collections
11 juni 2013 · 1 uur 22 min
In this show, we talk about our board and card game collections. Are they too big? And Tom talks about how he chooses which games to "cull." Mary talks about gaming accessories, Tish about the Cult of the New, Brian about Crude, and Geoff about killing mice. Eric finally plays Monopoly Tropical Tycoon and Tom reviews Viticulture, along with several other games. We finish up with another tale of horror. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 308 - Mean and Nasty Games
4 juni 2013 · 1 uur 33 min
In this show, we talk about Ace Detective, Lady Alice, Coup, Monopoly Deal, and more! We answer a pile of questions, and Geoff talks about just what makes a game "mean and nasty." We end the show with our top ten mean and nasty games.
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TDT - Episode # 307 - Judging a Game by It's Cover
29 mei 2013 · 1 uur 21 min
Huzzah - a few hours late - but here's the show! In this episode, Eric and Tom take a look at Firenze, Mousqetaires du Roy, Tenka, and Eight-Minute Empire. Tom also previews Xia: Legends of a Drift Symbol, and Eric tries to scare us. Brian takes a look back at Dark Tower, we discuss the nominees for the Spiel des Jahres, and we finally answer the question - "Do we judge games by their covers?" Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 306 - Hybrid Games
21 mei 2013 · 1 uur 25 min
In this episode, Tom and Eric talk about City of Iron, 8 Minute Empire, Tzolkin, Bean Trader, and Age of Industry. Tom also reviews the book Monopoly, Money, and You. We answer a pile of questions, including whether or not our favorite games have flaws - and finish up the show with out top ten hybrid games - games that are mashups between unusual mechanisms. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 305 - Strategy Guides
12 mei 2013 · 1 uur 16 min
In this show, Tom and Eric talk about Eclipse for the iOS, the Second Summoners, Space Dice, Diplomacy by web, Quartifacts and more! Tom talks about a possible new game design, Geoff about Buddha's List of Games, Giles about Game Authors, and Jude about Gamification levels. All this, plust the news, a tale of horror, our Origins plans and more! We finally end the show talking about whether or not we use strategy guides for games. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 304 - Artwork in Games
7 mei 2013 · 1 uur 45 min
Tom and Eric move into their new digs at Coolstuff, Inc., and talk about several new games - including Cutthroat Caverns: Fresh Meat, Arctic Scavengers, Restuarante Italia, City of Remnants, For the Crown, and Battleship: Hidden Threat. We also have a tale of horror, continue a contest, and answer a pile of questions. We end the show talking about our top ten games according to the artwork on the game board and cards. Oooh, pretty! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 303 - Expansion Boxes
30 april 2013 · 1 uur 28 min
In this episode, we discuss the future of the Dice Tower, have another tale of horror, and listen to Geoff talk about noise. A new segment from Jude, as well as a look at Krosmaster, Star Wars: the Card Game, and the expansion for Blood Bowl: Team Manager. Finally, we end the show asking the question - what to do with expansion boxes? Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 302 - Political Games
16 april 2013 · 1 uur 37 min
In this episode, we take a look at Galaxy Trucker, Legends of Andor, Beer & Vikings, Wiz-War, and more! We start a new contest, answer a pile of questions, and end the show talking about our top ten political board games.
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TDT - Episode # 301 - Throwing Games Away
9 april 2013 · 1 uur 28 min
In this episode of the Dice Tower, we return to normalcy. Well, mostly - Geoff joins us to talk about white noise, Brian returns with Cult of the Old, and we have a new contributor - Tish - who discusses gaming on a budget. We discuss Al Rashid, Lord of the Rings Dice Building Game and more - and talk a bit about Tabletop Gaming Day. News, a Tale of Horror, and Musings On all come before our question of the week - "Have you ever thrown a game away, and why?" Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 300 - A New Beginning
1 april 2013 · 2 uur 19 min
It's a new page for the Dice Tower in this mega-episode. In this show, Eric is joined by a host of contributors, including some voices not heard from in a while. He talks about several recent games, answers a pile of questions, and ends the show with the top ten worker placement games. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 299 - Live from GTS 2013
26 maart 2013 · 1 uur 44 min
In this show, recorded live at the Gama Trade Show in Las Vegas, Tom and Eric give more news than any one show should ever handle, and also give first impressions of Star Trek: Attack Wing and Fluxx: the Board Game. We also have Brian talk about Dreamblade, Chief about Kickstarter, Geoff about Allen Calhamer, and Giles about - well, just listen. And another contest! Lees meer
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TDT #298 - Top Ten Science Fiction Games
19 maart 2013 · 2 uur 2 min
In this show we talk about some new games we've played, and end the show with our ten favorite science fiction games!
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TDT - Episode # 297 - No Time for Games!
12 maart 2013 · 1 uur 28 min
A jam packed episode! Including: Reviews of Alcatraz, Skagway, Hoplomachus, and Fantastiqa, Brian taking a look-back at Get Bit, talk about upcoming conventions, Barry talking about conquering your family, a tale of Horror, Geoff getting into rules lawyering, James discussing innovation, Tom rambling all over the place, a contest, and our question of the week - how long have we gone without playing games and how did we handle such a horror!? Whew! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 296 - Best Convention Games
6 maart 2013 · 1 uur 7 min
The second half of our show we recorded live at TotalCon 2013, Eric and I have another tale of Horror, and talk about some more recently played games. We answer a few questions, but spend most of the show talking about the best games to play at conventions. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 295 - Live from TotalCon 2013
26 februari 2013 · 1 uur 1 min
In the first of two episodes recorded live before an audience at TotalCon 2013, we talk with the hosts of Not Just Another Gaming Podcast, Cardboard Jungle, and the GameSalute Shows. We talk about some great games, including Police Precinct and Wild Fun West, hear Chief talk about Kickstarter and Giles about Kickstopper, get scared by Eric, and listen to Brian talk about The Omega Virus. We finish up the show with some questions from the audience! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 294 - Best Games from 1998
19 februari 2013 · 1 uur 36 min
In this episode, Tom takes a look at Fantastiqa and Batman: Gotham City. We answer quite a few questions, and then take a look back at 1998 - 15 years ago, and talk about the best games from that year!
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TDT - Episode # 293 - Displaying Games
12 februari 2013 · 1 uur 31 min
In this show, Eric talks about Catan Histories: Merchants of Europe, while Tom goes over 15 games in 15 minutes. The Chief checks in on Kickstarter, Brian goes to the Amazing Labyrinth, Barry joins us for a bit, and the Pirate Podcast talks about the alpha gamer. Geoff talks about detecting cheating in Chess, we go over the news, Tom does an extra top ten list, and we talk about how stores should display games. Whew! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 292 - Best Games from 2003
5 februari 2013 · 1 uur 44 min
In this episode, we take a look at Space Cadets, RoboTroc, For the Crown, and the Sesame Street 35th Anniversary Game! We also have another horrible tale, give credit to designers, mention the "Sideline Gamer", take a look back at Tobago, and mention surprises. Finally, we go back ten years ago, to 2003, and talk about our favorite ten games from then. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 291 - Expert Gamers
29 januari 2013 · 1 uur 50 min
In this show, Geoff talks about game security, and we hear why party games matter. Mark explains that less is more, Matt talks about solo gaming, and Brian examines atypical randomization. We give the latest news, listen to a truly horrible tale, and talk about Swordfish, Suburbia, Legendary, and Mutant Meeples. We muse on the future of 2013 and gaming, and then talk about games that we are experts in. Maybe. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode #290 - Best Games from 2008
22 januari 2013 · 1 uur 50 min
Well, it's 2013, so as usual, we take a look back five years ago and talk about the best games - now that we have half a decade to muse on the subject. We also talk about Lancaster, Man Bites Dog, and Power Grid: the First Sparks as well as other games. Finally, we answer a plethora of questions, including Tom's thoughts on Duel of Ages 2, Space Alert, and more! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode #289 - Heated Discussions
15 januari 2013 · 1 uur 43 min
Hooray, another episode! In this show, we talk about the Dice Tower Kickstarter - and also get into our favorite topic - great games! We review City of Remnants, Mice and Mystics, German Railways, and Fluxx. Brian takes us back to Hey, That's My Fish!, while James talks about being the villain. The Pirates come on and spread some sort of nonsense, while Geoff talks about cheating some more. We do a three-way smackdown between Marvel Legendary, DC Deckbuilder, and Sentinels of the Multiverse - and end the show talking about what to do when there is a heated rules dispute. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 288 - Best of 2012, part 2
8 januari 2013 · 2 uur 18 min
And part two of our best and worst of 2012 show! In this episode, we talk about the best cooperative games, most innovative games, strangest games, best expansions, best reprints, biggest brain burners, favorite gaming events, and a host of other categories. We end the show with our top ten games of 2012 - and what we are looking forward to in 2013. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 287 - Best of 2012, Part 1
1 januari 2013 · 2 uur 4 min
Tom, Eric, and host of others all join forces (like Voltron!) to give you the best of 2012. In this first half of the show, we give our thoughts on the 2012 as a whole, as well as the biggest news stories of the year. We talk about our biggest surprise, and our biggest disappointment. Everyone picks the game with the best components, the game with the best artwork, the worst game, the best card game, best party game, best kids game, and best family game. Lots of fun, and a Happy New Years to everyone! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 286 - Lucky Games
26 december 2012 · 1 uur 56 min
In this show, we talk about Zombicide, 2019: the Arctic, and Dungeon Command. We also answer a pile of questions, including why we don't talk much about print and play games, Carcassonne expansions, a good baseball game, and superhero games. We end the show talking about our top ten "lucky" games - games that have luck as a major mechanic. Lees meer
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Special Alert! - Game On! with Cody and John!
21 december 2012 · 2 uur 5 min
Here's an early Christmas Present for you - Game On! with Cody and John. Lees meer
John says...
In this special episode of Game On! with Cody and John, we come out of retirement to record a special episode in support of the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund. The winner of our JVMF auction was Trent Hamm ("trenttsd" here on BGG), and he's our programming director and benevolent dictator for this episode. So, listen as we expound on Gen Con for newbies, discuss how to start an RPG group from scratch, and bring you a full review of FFG's Android:Netrunner. For this episode only, Trent rules!!
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TDT - Episode # 285 - Thrift Store Treasures
18 december 2012 · 1 uur 26 min
In this show, we take a look at Kemet, Pixel Tactics, King of Tokyo Power Up! and Noir. Geoff talks about cheating, Tom talks about how and when you should buy games for others for Christmas, and Brian examines Kremlin. Bart looks at some Kickstarter games, Matt does a game you can play Solo, and James about expanding the hobby. We end the episode with our best gaming finds we've ever found at a thrift store. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 284 - Games that Have Stood the Test of Time
11 december 2012 · 1 uur 52 min
Whew! Another long episode in which we talk about recent games, such as Manhattan Project, Treehouse, Edo, Guidhall, and Courtier. We also answer quite a few user questions, where we talk about almost getting sued, why we keep expansion boxes, which side of Merchants of Venus is better, and what to do if you want to publish a game. Finally, we end the episode with our top ten "Games that Have Stood the Test of Time" - games that are just as relevant today as they were when they were published. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 283 - Games only we seem to hate
4 december 2012 · 1 uur 49 min
A mega episode, jammed full of all sorts of stuff! First, we talk about some recently played games, such as Copycat, Spellbound, Escape, and Robinson Crusoe. The Chief talks about Kickstarter, Brian about Looping Louie, the Snakes and Latte guys about trivia, Mark about Ravinca, Greg about another gaming stores, and the Pirate Cast guys about expansions. We have a tale of horror, a musings on GameSalute, some SUPER exciting news, and special report from BGG.con. Finally, we end the show with games that only we seem to dislike - everyone else loves them! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 33 - Best Games from the 80's
27 november 2012 · 1 uur 25 min
Yes, you read the number correctly. This is one of our "classic" episodes, redone and remastered for your listening pleasure, with commentary from Tom. In this show, Tom and Joe are joined by a host of guests who all give their opinions on what 2006 holds for gaming. Were they right, wrong? Listen to the show to find out. Tom and Joe also give their top ten board games from the 80's decade. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 282 - Live from BGG Con
20 november 2012 · 1 uur 23 min
In our most interview-heavy show ever, we invite over thirty people to come on our show at a live broadcast from BGG.con! The catch? Each person has only two minutes to speak. From designers to publishers to convention hosts to gaming enthusiasts, it's a fun time of laughter, talk about games, and more! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 281 - 2012 Holiday Gift Guide
13 november 2012 · 1 uur 1 min
In the first of what will become an annual event, we, along with our contributors, give a Holiday Gift Guide for games that you can get for 2012! We give advice for the best Children's Games, Family Games, Party Games, Stocking Stuffers, and Strategy Games. Give it a listen or forward it to your favorite uncle so he knows what to get you! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 280 - Worst Games
6 november 2012 · 1 uur 37 min
In this episode, we take a look at 1969, Villagers and Villains, and a couple tales of Horror! We answer questions about signs of a hardcore gamer, and what to do with people who are rules crazy. We end the episode with a list of our ten worst games of all time! Lees meer
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TDTE - Episode # 279 - Crush players or not?
2 november 2012 · 1 uur 36 min
In this episode, our contributors come out in full force! Mark Zielinski talks about Dark Vengeance, Brian looks back at the Great Dalmuti, Steve Avery talks with Richard Launius, Greg heads to Las Vegas' gaming stores, James talks about a better BGG, and Matt Bush talks about playing board games on your own. We also review the Casual Game Insider magazine, as well as Coup, Marvel Legendary, and We Didn't Playtest This: Legacies. We also talk about BGG.con, Secret Santa, Top 100, and Nothing Personal. A tale of horror shows up, and we finally end the show with the answer to the question - is it better to crush an opponent, or have a close score? Whew! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 279 - To Crush Your Opponent...
30 oktober 2012 · 1 uur 36 min
In this episode, our contributors come out in full force! Mark Zielinski talks about Dark Vengeance, Brian looks back at the Great Dalmuti, Steve Avery talks with Richard Launius, Greg heads to Las Vegas' gaming stores, James talks about a better BGG, and Matt Bush talks about playing board games on your own. We also review the Casual Game Insider magazine, as well as Coup, Marvel Legendary, and We Didn't Playtest This: Legacies. We also talk about BGG.con, Secret Santa, Top 100, and Nothing Personal. A tale of horror shows up, and we finally end the show with the answer to the question - is it better to crush an opponent, or have a close score? Whew! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 278 - Best Gangster Games
23 oktober 2012 · 1 uur 24 min
In this show, we review Quest of the Qladiator, Hooyah, Briefcase, Voluspa, and Domnion Dark Ages. Quest of the Qladiator, Hooyah, Briefcase, Voluspa. We answer questions about slavery in games, Eric's voice, and young children and card games. Finally, we end the show with our top ten Gangster games. Maybe. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 277 - Getting Rules Wrong
16 oktober 2012 · 1 uur 30 min
In this show, Brian takes a look back at Atmosfear, Eric and I are scared by yet another horror story, and Geoff talks about negative vs. positive rewards. We talk about what when we get a rules wrong, and review several new games, including Suburbia. Tom debates with Doug Garrett about the importance of Essen, and we also introduce the Dice Tower Secret Santa 2012!!! Lees meer