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TDT - Episode # 276 - Best Puzzle Games
9 oktober 2012 · 1 uur 33 min
In this show, we talk about Gauntlet of Fools, Tooth and Nail, Sator Arepo Tenent Opera Rotas (whew!), Tempus, and dealing with a sore loser. We are subjugated to another Tale of Horror and answer questions about body odor at conventions and designers working with multiple publishers. Finally, we end the show with our top ten puzzle games! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 275 - Gaming Tastes A'Changing
2 oktober 2012 · 1 uur 31 min
In this show, Steve Avery takes a look at Dungeon Fighter and Scurvy Pirates, while Brian examines Three Dragon Ante. Tom continues his ranting, and we also review several games, such as Alien Frontiers: Factions, Level 7 Escape, and Kingdom Builder Nomads. And what's up with Eric's gaming group? Finally, we end the show with a look at how our gaming tastes have changed over the years. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 274 - Best Seven-player Games
25 september 2012 · 1 uur 24 min
In this show, Brian takes a look back at Dice Tower Convention, we answer a few listener questions, and Eric learns some pronunciation. We review a pile of game, including Sheepland, Sunrise City, Mageknight, and Seven Wonders: Cities, and end the show talking about our top ten games for seven players. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 273 - Themes that Turn Us Off
18 september 2012 · 1 uur 27 min
In this show, Ryan talks about a new project he's beginning, Brian examines Shadow Hunters, and Geoff talks about hindsight in games. We take a look at Puzzle Strike, City of Horror, Banditos, Pirates of the Spanish Main Card Game, Lords of Waterdeep, Wilderness, and more! Tom rants about game manufacturing, and we finish up the show with themes that turn us off from a game, despite how good the game plays. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 272 - Funny Games
11 september 2012 · 1 uur 13 min
In this episode, we answer several listener questions, and talk about some recently played games, such as Synch Up, Thunderstone Advance: Caverns of Bane, and High Noon Saloon. We also talk about our top ten funny games!
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TDT - Episode # 271 - Storing Games
4 september 2012 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode we talk about Let's Take a Hike and Dominion: Dark Ages, as well as give a preview of the upcoming Shadows over Camelot: the Card Game. Mary talks about Gen Con, we have a truly terrible tale of horror, news, and even some listener questions! We end the show with tips on how to store games. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 270 - Gen Con 2012
28 augustus 2012 · 2 uur 6 min
In this extra long Dice Tower, Eric and I take a look at Gen Con. We of course talk about some games we played, such as Dungeon Fighter and Space Cadets, but we also interview a plethora of game designers and publishers. Interspersed amongst this we give our impressions of the convention, and end with a list of Eric's top ten games he played, and Tom's top ten events/things he saw at Gen Con 2012. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 269 - Games that Got us into Gaming
21 augustus 2012 · 1 uur 22 min
In this episode, Tom and Eric podcast live from GenCon 2012! Lees meer
But don't worry, we don't talk all about the fair. Instead, Eric gives us some first impressions of the new Merchant of Venus, and we review other games such as Smash Up and Flower Fall. We have a host of contributors, and end the episode with our question of the week - what game got you into gaming? But instead of just us answering the question - we have answers from designers, publishers, and more!
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TDT - Episode # 268 - GenCon 2012 Preview
13 augustus 2012 · 1 uur 32 min
Once again, Cody Jones and John Richard join us. Since they are experts on all things GenCon, they make the perfect guests for our big GenCon 2012 preview show! We talk about games being shown and released at the fair, tips for convention attenders, and our top ten things we're looking forward to at the convention. See you there! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 267 - Games We're Looking Forward to
7 augustus 2012 · 1 uur 3 min
Yeah, I know we say that were going to talk about GenCon, and we do a very small amount, but most of that is in the next episode. In this episode, we're joined by Cody Jones and John Richard, and we talk about a pile of recently played games, including Descent 2.0 and D-Day Dice. We also answer several listener questions, and talk about what games we are looking forward to seeing! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 266 - Games we Hate to Lose
31 juli 2012 · 1 uur 27 min
In this show, we talk about several new games we've played, including the Maranda series of abstract strategy games. We answer several questions, talking about iOS games, card games, dungeon games, games to tempt a role player, and more. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games that we hate to lose! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 265 - Open or Closed Scoring
24 juli 2012 · 1 uur 34 min
Open or Closed Scoring is a classic argument that seems to be around forever, so we thought we talk about it once again! We also are joined by quite a few contributors, including Geoff talking about game economies, Ryan playing long games and liking it, and a new segment on solo games. We also review several new games, including Mage Wars, Infiltration, Dungeon Command, and Space Cadets live! All that, news, Tom repeating himself, and more! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 32 - Best Game Designers
17 juli 2012 · 1 uur 19 min
In this classic episode, originally posted- January 6, 2006, Joe Steadman and I give a joint review of Railroad Tycoon, listen to an audio review by Walt O'Hara, and get schooled in German
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TDT - Episode # 2012A - Dice Tower Awards 2012!
12 juli 2012 · 1 uur 44 min
In this episode, we announce the Dice Tower Awards for 2012 - awarding the best games that came out in the year 2011. Lees meer
Find the complete set of winners and nominees at http://www.dicetowerawards.com
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TDT - Episode # 264 - Top Game Designers
10 juli 2012 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode, Tom gives a quick recap of Dice Tower Convention 2012, and we also talk about recently played games, including Shadowrift. We answer listener questions, and end the show talking about our top ten favorite board game designers.
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TDT - Episode # 263 - Multiple Gaming Tables
3 juli 2012 · 1 uur 8 min
In this show, we add two new contributors, one who takes a look at Clout: Fantasy. We also talk about several new games including Pret a Porter and Behutunsburg. Greg visits another store, and Mark reviews Rodeo Rummy. Finally, we end the show with a question of what to do with multiple games going on at the same time in a gaming group. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode # 262 - Lunchtimes games
26 juni 2012 · 1 uur 24 min
In this episode, we take a look at our top ten "lunchtime" games, games that can be played and set up during a lunch break at work. We also talk about some recently played games, answer some questions, and then have a few guests show up with a surprise announcement! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 261 - Looking ahead in a game
19 juni 2012 · 1 uur 21 min
In this episode, Geoff talks about giant numbers, and Greg descends into Madness. Mary talks about house rules, and Tom reviews Descent 2.0. We stereotype gamers yet again, and then talk about how many moves ahead in a game we plan for.
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TDT - Episode 260 - Best Trading in the Mediterranean Games
12 juni 2012 · 1 uur 30 min
There seems to be some sort of invasion on this show, coming from Origins. But once we ignore all that, you'll see that we answer quite a few questions, and then Tom and Eric take a look at the Top Ten "Trading in the Mediterranean" Games. Or something. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 259 - Games and Real Life
5 juni 2012 · 1 uur 10 min
In this show, Brian Englestein starts a new segment, Geoff continues to tell us how to win at games, and Ryan talks about Urban Sprawl. We have a fake top ten list, go over recent games - such as 1989 and Undermining - and talk about mechanisms from games that we wish we could port to real life. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 258 - Best Gateway Games
29 mei 2012 · 1 uur 20 min
Once again, we answer a pile of questions, as wel as review Divinaire and discuss the nominees for Spiel des Jahres. We finish up the show with our top ten "Gateway" games - games used to introduce people to the gaming hobby.
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TDT - Episode 257 - Gaming Money
22 mei 2012 · 1 uur 19 min
Tom and Eric talk about several new games, including Empires of the Void and Hawaii. We also talk about Nothing Personal and other board game news, and listen to Geoff talk about how our will breaks down. We visit another gaming store, and end the episode with our favorite types of money in games. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 256 - Best Game Expansions
15 mei 2012 · 1 uur 39 min
In this show, Tom talks about pretty much everything involving gaming that enters his scatterbrained mind. This includes some pretty big announcements, game news, and more. We answer several game questions, announce a game show, and talk about our top ten board game expansions. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 255 - Favorite Gaming Partner
8 mei 2012 · 1 uur 16 min
In this show, we review several games, including Shootout, Nefarious, and Catan Junior. We take a look a the latest gaming news, travel the country looking for game stores, and announce a new, upcoming podcast. Finally, we talk about our favorite gaming partners - who do we want to game against? Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 254 - Economic Games
1 mei 2012 · 1 uur 26 min
We once again jump into our mailbag and answer all sorts of questions, while Ryan talks about Caylus again. Again. Then we jump into the meat of our program, where we talk about our top ten economic games. Go money, go!
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TDT - Episode 253 - Return of Dexter
24 april 2012 · 1 uur 25 min
In this show, we find out what's happening with Dexter, Mark makes a huge mistake, and Geoff talks about game criticism. We also talk about how much we play games - and is it enough?
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TDT - Episode 252 - Dice Games
17 april 2012 · 1 uur 14 min
In this episode, Eric talks about Outpost, and then he and Tom answer questions for quite a bit of the show! We then go over our top ten dice games.
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TDT - Episode 251 - Interaction
10 april 2012 · 1 uur 21 min
In this episode, Tom muses about different types of games, and Chief comes to the grand finale of his gaming group. Geoff talks about crowdsourcing, Eric goes over a ton of new games he played at Conn Con, and we review several games, including Abaddon and Lords of Waterdeep. We finish up the show talking about our favorite types of interaction. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 31 - Upcoming Games from 2006
3 april 2012 · 1 uur 26 min
What? No, we're not confused. This is a classic episode of the Dice Tower in which we go back to the end of 2005 in which Tom and Joe review quite a few games, including World of Warcraft the Board Game and Havoc: the Hundred Years' War. We also talk about our top ten upcoming games from 2006. Were we right? Listen and see. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 250 - Celebration!
27 maart 2012 · 2 uur 20 min
It's our big 250th episode! We are joined by dozens of people, friends from past and present, to talk about the history of the show and just celebrate. We also take a look at our top ten Dice Tower Episodes of all time.
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TDT - Episode 249 - Games Palapalooza
20 maart 2012 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode, Tom and Eric answer quite a few of your questions, including faults in games they love. We also review a whole pile of games, including Wiz War, Rex, Pirates of Nassau, Rocket Jockey, King of Tokyo, and more!
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TDT - Episode 248 - Top Ten Underrated Games
13 maart 2012 · 53 min
In this show, we continue our "live" show from TotalCon. With us this time is special guest, Lorien Green - producer of Gone Cardboard, a documentary about board games. She and we answer questions from the audience, and we talk about our top ten underrated games. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 247 - Total Con Live, part 1
6 maart 2012 · 59 min
In this episode, we take the show on the road! From TotalCon 26, we are joined by the hosts of Not Just Another Gaming Podcast to talk about a pile of games that we played. We also talk about what makes a convention great, and Eric interviews several people, including Larry Whalen. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 246 - Best of 1997 (15 Years Ago)
29 februari 2012 · 1 uur 44 min
In this episode, we are joined by Seth Jaffee, designer of Eminent Domain, and Steve Buonocore, head of Stronghold Games. We have a showdown between Eminent Domain, Core Worlds, and Race for the Galaxy, and also answer a few listener questions. We end the show with our top ten games from 1997 - a look back at fifteen years ago. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 245 - Reprints we want to see
21 februari 2012 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode of the Dice Tower, Tom and Eric talk about a bunch of games that start with the letter "D", while Greg examines Kickstarter. Chief continues his quest to build a gaming group, Geoff talks about copyright issues, and Ryan rants about hidden information. Finally, we end the show talking about games we want to see reprinted. Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 244 - Best of 2002 (ten years ago)
14 februari 2012 · 1 uur 9 min
In this episode, Eric and I talk about Risk Legacy again, as well as a few other games - and then spend a good bit of the episode looking ten years back at 2002 - talking about gaming trends then, as well as our top ten games from that year.
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TDT - Episode 243 - The Longest Game
7 februari 2012 · 1 uur 13 min
In this show, Chief talks once again about building a game group, Geoff discusses 3D printing, and Ryan complains about "hobbit" cards. We talk about several different games, a bit of news, and end the show with our longest games we've ever played. Plus, a great new contest! Lees meer
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TDT - Episode 242 - Best of 2007 (Five Years ago)
31 januari 2012 · 1 uur 26 min
In this show, Ryan takes a look at complexity and games, while we review Evo, Poseidon's Kingdom, and Flash Point. We answer a ton of listener questions, and end the show with our top ten games from five years ago - 2007.
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TDT - Episode 241 - Nolstagia and Games
24 januari 2012 · 1 uur 15 min
In this show, we kick off our annual fund raiser, with our cool new Dice Towers, and Geoff talks about pain and games. The Chief delves into Kickstarter, Andrew talks about a Few Acres of Snow, and Tom and Eric talk about 21 games in 21 minutes. We give the latest news, and talk about nolstagic games that weren't quite as good as we remembered. Lees meer
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Episode # 240 - Best of 2011, part 2
17 januari 2012 · 1 uur 38 min
We continue our best of 2011 show, still joined by an army of contributors! In this half, we talk about our favorite expansions of 2011, as well as the best reprint, most innovative game, best family game, strangest game, biggest brainburner, and more! Finally, though, we come to the BEST games of the year - including our top ten games of 2011. Lees meer
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Episode # 239 - Best of 2011, part 1
10 januari 2012 · 1 uur 56 min
In this episode, we are joined by a ton of contributors as we take a look back over the year of 2011. In this first half, we talk about the best card, war, and party game. We discuss our most surprising game, as well as the most dissappointing. We talk about he best components and artwork, as well as the worst games of the year. And we talk about the year as a whole, including the top ten news stories of 2011. Lees meer
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Episode # 238 - Games out of our Comfort Zone
20 december 2011 · 1 uur 22 min
In this show, Ryan muses about artists and games, and Tom groans about times he says "Oops". We talk about recently played games, and interview Christof Tisch about German culture and games. Finally, we talk about our top ten games that are out of our personal comfort zones. Oh, and listen to the very end, after the outro. Lees meer
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Episode # 237 - Addicting Games
13 december 2011 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode, Geoff talks about Power Creep, while Moritz reviews Shadow Era. We talk about some Turkeys and Kangaroos (games that have changed in our rankings) and player stereotypes. We discuss Souvlaki wars, Coercio, Flash Duel, Kill Shot, On the Underground, and Canal Mania. Finally, we end the show with a discussion on addictive games and how we broke (or didn't!) the addiction. Lees meer
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Episode # 236 - Top Ten Fantasy Games
6 december 2011 · 1 uur 36 min
In this episode, we are joined by Russ Wakelin from the D6 Generation podcast. We answer a few questions, talk about the complexity of modern games, and then delve into our top ten fantasy games.
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Episode # 235 - Paper and Pencil Games
29 november 2011 · 1 uur 2 min
In this episode, the Chief talks about some new Kickstarter projects, while Andrew Miller asks if playing World War 2 games is immoral. Geoff and Greg pop in with segments, Steve reviews Sentinels of the Multiverse, and we talk about our favorite paper and pencil games. Lees meer
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Episode # 234 - Our Top Ten Dexterity Games
22 november 2011 · 1 uur 34 min
Episode 234 is uploaded for your listening pleasure! Lees meer
In this show, we talk about some new games - with Steve and Richard
discussing King of Tokyo. We finish off our large list of user
questions, and then go into our favorite dexterity games. Plus, a
rant!
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Episode #233: A Deck of Cards
17 november 2011 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode, Moritz talks about the iPad, and Tom rants about know it alls. We talk about Star Trek Fleet Captains, Legend of Drizzt, and other new games. We end the show talking about our favorite games to play with a deck of cards.
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Episode #232: Top 10 Historical Games
14 november 2011 · 1 uur 35 min
In this episode, we are joined by Rich Sommer from the AMC show Mad Men. He talks about his new board game TV gig, and helps us answer our many questions. We get a report from Essen, and close the show with our top ten historical games.
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Episode #30: Top 10 Games from 2005
13 november 2011 · 1 uur 23 min
In this episode, originally posted December 21, 2005, we take a break from our normal routine. Instead of our normal lineup, we simply discuss our top ten games from 2005. Rick Thornquist, Ted Cheatham, Gary Christiansen, Greg Schloesser, Walt O’Hara, and David Seddon are all contributors - telling us their top ten games from 2005 also. Lees meer
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Episode #231: Favorite Gaming Websites
4 november 2011 · 1 uur 48 min
In this show, we hear information from all of our contributors from all over the world, including the return of Dexter! We take a look at several games, including an indepth review of Risk: Legacy. Eric recounts his experiences at Extra Life, and we conclude the show with our favorite gaming websites. Lees meer