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Episode #230: Top 10 Horror Themed Games
24 oktober 2011 · 1 uur 32 min
In this episode, Tom and Eric are joined by Quinton and Paul from the Shut up & Sit Down video show. We answer quite a few questions, and then delve into our top ten horror themed games. Mwa ha ha ha!
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Episode #29A: Stronghold Games Announcement
21 oktober 2011 · 11 min
A special announcement from Stronghold Games.
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Episode #229: Recent Games and Kickstarter
19 oktober 2011 · 1 uur 8 min
In this episode, we ask the question - what is the true gaming capitol of the world. We mention some recent games, including Discworld, and Geoff takes us on a Wild West showdown. Andrew wonders about detective games, and the Chief talks more about Kickstarter. Lees meer
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Episode #29: Top 10 Double Date Games
19 oktober 2011 · 1 uur 17 min
This episode, originally posted November 2005, contains our hot game of the month - Deflexion (now Khet). We review Axis and Allies Pacific, and talk about our top ten "double date" games.
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Episode #228: Top 10 Collectible Games
11 oktober 2011 · 1 uur 32 min
In this episode, Moritz takes a vacation in Greece, and we talk about several new games, including Killer Bunnies and Hibernia. We answer a ton of listener questions, and conclude with our top ten collectible games.
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Episode #227: Themes that can make or break a game
4 oktober 2011 · 1 uur 10 min
In this show, we talk about Belfort, King of Tokyo, Clippers, and Eaten by Zombies. Mark talks about taking kids to conventions, and Geoff discusses gamers helping real world problems. We go over news, and talk about themes that can make or break a game for us. Lees meer
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Episode #28: Top 10 Surprise Attack Games
4 oktober 2011 · 1 uur 14 min
Originally posted December 2005, this show features Joe and Tom talking about their top Pacific Theater games, and their top ten Surprise Attack Games.
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Episode #226: Top 10 Games from Rob Daviau and Craig Van Ness
29 september 2011 · 1 uur 21 min
In this show, Tom and Eric answer a pile of user questions and talk about some recent games such as Space Maze and Back to the Future, the card game. Father Geek talks about memorization, Greg about the Great Escape, and we all give our top ten games from Rob Daviau and Craig Van Ness. Lees meer
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Episode #27: Best Games of 2001
29 september 2011 · 1 uur 19 min
In this show, originally posted November 2005, Joe and Tom review Hive and Apples to Apples, as well as look at the best games from 2001.
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Episode #225: Profound Influences
21 september 2011 · 1 uur 10 min
In this show, we talk about games that have had a profound influence on us, while Geoff takes a look at chaos theory. We talk about some recently played games, including Werewolf, Martian Dice, Tic Tac Boom, and Node; and review the Kobold Guide to Board Game Design. Andrew Miller questions why we game, and we take a look at some of the latest board game news. Lees meer
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Episode #224: Top 10 Games for Six Players
14 september 2011 · 59 min
In this episode we take a look at Elder Signs, Coyote, Castle Dash, and Adventurers: Pyramid of Horus. We learn some more about geek skills, game conventions, and answers to questions. Finally, we end the show with our top ten games for six players.
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Episode #223: Kids at Conventions
6 september 2011 · 1 uur 38 min
In this episode, Tom interviews Wizkids, the Chief talks about Kickstarter, and Ryan hates on El Grande. Tom gives a full review of Star Trek: Fleet Captains, he and Eric talk about recently played games, and we talk about what age children should be at conventions. Lees meer
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Episode #222: Martin Wallace Games
1 september 2011 · 1 uur 44 min
In this episode, we visit yet another gaming store and answer a ton of user questions. We go over several new games, including Rune Age, and end the show with our favorite (and worst!) Martin Wallace games.
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Episode #221: Wishing for Expansions
23 augustus 2011 · 1 uur 9 min
In this episode, Chief continues looking at how to start up a game group, and Jim looks at Core Worlds. Moritz talks about games with Paranoia, and Geoff talks about the importance of choice. Greg discusses the IGA awards, Tom and Eric take a look at several new board games, and we all wish for expansions. Lees meer
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Episode #220: GenCon 2011
16 augustus 2011 · 1 uur 35 min
In this episode, we take a look at GenCon, the largest gaming convention in America, for 2011. Tom mentions 30 games that listeners should check out, Geoff and Ryan weigh in, and Eric talks about his top ten experiences of the convention.
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Episode #219: 2010 Dice Tower Awards
10 augustus 2011
In this episode, Tom and Eric are joined by a plethora of others to announce the Dice Tower Awards, talking about the best games of 2010.
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Episode #218: The Perfect Game Room
1 augustus 2011 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode, we answer a pile of questions from listeners, and talk about our ideas for the perfect game room.
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Episode #217: The Perfect Location for a Game Store
25 juli 2011 · 1 uur 16 min
In this episode, we continue our current contest, Geoff takes a look at polyhedral dice, and Moritz gets LOUD about games! We discuss 17 new games in 20 minutes, or so. We also talk about our games we are interested at seeing at GenCon, and talk about the perfect location for a game store. Lees meer
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Episode #216: Top 10 Games from Asmodee Editions
19 juli 2011 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode, we answer a ton of user questions, continue our contest, and learn about silent games from Moritz. We end the episode with our top ten games from Asmodee Editions.
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Episode #215: Should you force your kids to game?
14 juli 2011 · 1 uur 42 min
In this episode, Geoff talks about fuzzy logic, and Eric talks once more about dice. We spend time going over Origins, talking about the events and the future of the convention. Finally, we discuss the question - should you force your kids to game?
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Episode #214: Top 10 Bruno Faidutti Games
7 juli 2011 · 1 uur 5 min
In this show, we answer a pile of questions and talk about our top ten Bruno Faidutti Games.
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Episode #213: Getting ready for Origins 2011
14 juni 2011 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode, we talk about Origins 2011, and tell you things to look forward to! We talk about folks going for the first time - things to see, things to avoid, and tips everyone should take note of.
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Episode #212: Top ten story-telling games
7 juni 2011 · 59 min
In this episode, Moritz enters the Mansions from Madness, and Ryan finds another game show he hates. We answer a pile of questions, and give our top ten story-telling games - whatever that means.
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Episode #211: Ideal Qualities in a Gaming Opponent
30 mei 2011 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode, Steve makes himself a target, the Chief talks about starting a game group, and Geoff and Ryan interview the designer of Code 777 and Confusion. We react to the German game of the year nominations, we pit a pair of cooperative games against each other, and we talk about our ideal qualities in a gaming opponent. Lees meer
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Episode #210: Top 10 Requirements for a Friendly Local Game Store
23 mei 2011 · 1 uur 22 min
In this episode, we have Ryan Sturm and Geoff Englestein from the Ludology podcast and answer several questions. Tom talks about his local game store, and we give our top ten list of things necessary for a friendly local gaming store.
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Episode #209: Games that are terribly misthemed
17 mei 2011 · 1 uur 26 min
In this episode, we discuss new games: Magestorm, Barons, Dominion: Cornucopia, and Confusion. Ryan discuss decisions, Moritz talks about speed in games, and we go on the road with Greg once again. Geoff and Mark make appearances, Tom talks about "the collapse of the game industry", and we all discuss games that are terribly misthemed. Lees meer
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Episode #208: Top 10 Reprints of All-Time
9 mei 2011 · 1 uur 14 min
In this show, we have Mike from the Little Metal Dog Podcast on our show. We talk about his show, answer a pile of questions, and finish up with our top ten reprints of all time.
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Episode #207: Best Games for 2010
2 mei 2011 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode, Ryan, Tom, and Eric agree on something; and Geoff talks about choices. We all discuss how to get a game played no one else in your group seems to like, and introduce the Dice Tower Gaming Awards Hall of Fame, as well as our nominations for best games for 2010. Lees meer
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Episode #206: Top 10 Card Games of All-Time
26 april 2011 · 47 min
In this episode, Tom and Eric answer a bunch of questions, Geoff and Father Geek educate us on board games, and we talk about our top ten card games of all time.
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Episode #205: How to deal with annoying gamers
18 april 2011 · 1 uur
In this episode, we visit a game store and give you an opinion, Tom reviews a pile of games, and we discuss how to deal with annoying gamers.
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Episode #204: Memory Lane: Best Games of 1996
11 april 2011 · 1 uur 30 min
In this show, we are joined by Mark Jackson, who takes us on a trip down memory lane as we go back 15 years ago to discuss the best games of 1996. We also answer a pile of questions from our listeners.
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Episode #203: Favorite Real-Time Games
1 april 2011 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode, Steve Avery and Eric give us a run down of Conn Con. Eric concludes with a brief rundown of several mini game reviews, and we both talk about some recently played games. Tom muses on collectible card games, Geoff invents a new concept, and we discuss some new gaming news. Finally, we discuss our favorite real-time games. Lees meer
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Episode #202: Top 10 Games from 2001 (ten years ago)
25 maart 2011 · 1 uur 28 min
In this episode, Dexter and the Chief give a review, and once again we tear through a pile of questions. The big part of the episode, we spend looking at our top ten games from 2001 - ten years ago. We are joined by Stephen and Dave from the Spiel podcast! Lees meer
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Episode #201: Catch-up with former hosts and rules we've gotten wrong
15 maart 2011 · 1 uur 42 min
In this show, former co-hosts Joe Steadman and Sam Healey join us for a short update on what they are doing. Brad and Eric do a review of Rolling Freight, and Ryan trashes Power Grid. We talk about some recent headlines, and all come clean about rules that we've gotten wrong. Lees meer
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Episode #200: TotalCon and Favorite Games
7 maart 2011 · 1 uur 10 min
In this episode - we talk about TotalCon, a board game convention in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Tom and Eric play some of each other's favorite games, and try out several new games - as well as play in and run tournaments. Come listen to our experiences! Lees meer
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Episode #199: Top 10 Games from Five Years Ago
22 februari 2011 · 1 uur 18 min
In this episode we answer a pile of questions, and Ryan talks about his feelings for Pillars of the Earth. The main part of our show is our top ten games from five years ago - 2006. For this episode, we are joined by special guests Cody Jones and John Richard from the podcast Game On with Cody and John! Chaos ensues. Lees meer
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Episode #198: Most looked forward to game of 2011
16 februari 2011 · 1 uur 16 min
In this episode, GameTek talks about Shogi, Dexter and the Chief take a look at Yomi, and we introduce the Voice of Ameritrash 2.0! Mary helps us with the news, Moritz discusses Grey Giant Games, and Fathergeek wonders if you should let you child win games. We take a look at some new games, including Thunderstone: Dragonspire and Cargo Noir, and talk about our most looked forward to game of 2011. Lees meer
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Episode #197: Top 10 LONG Games
6 februari 2011 · 1 uur 23 min
Welcome to the Geoff Englestein version of the Dice Tower! We have Gametech, we have a top ten from Geoff, and we have a blurb from Ryan and Geoff on game evolution. We answer user questions, talk about some recent games, and talk about our top ten LONG games. Lees meer
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Episode #196: New games, iPod games, and more!
24 januari 2011 · 1 uur 12 min
In this episode, we talk about the upcoming year 2011, start a new contest for Yomi and Puzzle Strike, and discuss several new games. Dexter and the Chief talk about SWAT, Eric Herman goes over some iPod Games, Eric reviews Pirate Fluxx, and Tom reviews Merchants and Marauders. Also included in the episode: Character types, gaming news, a discussion about local game stores, Summary Judgement, and Fathergeek. Check out this action packed episode!! Lees meer
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Episode #195: 2010 In Review, part 2
14 januari 2011 · 58 min
In this show, the second half of our look back at 2010, we talk about games that may have been missed by other players. We also talk about the worst game of the year, and then give our list of the top ten games published in 2010!
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Episode #194: 2010 In Review, part 1
7 januari 2011 · 1 uur 44 min
In this episode, part 1 of our review of 2010, all of us weigh in with our thoughts on the year 2010 and the gaming scene. We also talk about our biggest surprise of the year and our biggest disappointment. We announce the games with best components and best artwork, as well as the strangest and most innovative game. We also mention our best family, children's, party, and war game of 2010. Lees meer
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Episode #193: Top 10 sports games of all time
27 december 2010 · 1 uur 15 min
In this show, we answer several user questions, and Geoff and Ryan both show up with their regular segments. Summary Judgement takes a look at Zombie Survival, and we talk about out top ten sports games of all time.
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Episode #192: Good games for people with disability
20 december 2010 · 1 uur 18 min
In this show, Moritz concludes his series on game companies, and Giles makes his return. Fathergeek talksabout taking turns, Dexter and the Chief discuss the 10 Days series, and Tom reviews Yomi. We talk about a pile of recently played games, and discuss games good for those with disabilities. Lees meer
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Episode #191: Top 10 games with exciting endings
14 december 2010 · 1 uur 11 min
We discuss several new games this episode, including Escape from Aliens in Outer Space, S. Jorge Trophy, Totemo, Pirate vs. Pirate, Rattus, Glide Tabletop Shuffleboard, Dive Diver Die!, and Princes of Machu Picchu. We also introduce a new segment, answer user questions, and talk about top ten games with exciting endings. Lees meer
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Episode #190: Great games with poor packaging
4 december 2010 · 1 uur 4 min
In this show, we talk about great games with poor packaging. We discuss several new games, including 51st State. We cover some game news, Geoff shows us real world skills, and we introduce a brand new segment!
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Episode #26 Remix: Collectible and Miniature Games
26 november 2010 · 1 uur 19 min
In this episode, originally aired Nov. 16, 2005. Tom and Joe give two different top ten lists - one for collectible card games, and one for miniature games.
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Episode #25 Remix: Definitive list of 33 board game categories
22 november 2010 · 1 uur 22 min
In this episode, originally posted November 9th, 2005, Joe and Tom give their definitive list of 33 board game categories. We also argue some more about Memoir '44.
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Episode #189: Top 10 board games we play with our wives
14 november 2010 · 1 uur 8 min
In this episode, we meet Chief's wife, and go over our top ten board games that we play with our wives. Tom previews several new games, and we answer a few interesting questions.
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Episode #188: Board Games Ported to Electronic Gizmos
9 november 2010 · 1 uur 1 min
In this episode, Tom and Eric review 10 games in 8 minutes, talk about the Secret Santa, and talk about the elections - in a fashion. Moritz gives the history of Games Workshop, Ryan talks about a horrible mistake, and Geoff covers intransitive dice. Finally, we give our opinions of board games ported to electronic gizmos. Lees meer
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Episode #187: Top 10 Two-Player Games
2 november 2010 · 1 uur 9 min
In this episode, we talk about several new games that we've been playing, and Ryan tells us something else he's been learning from gaming. We answer a pile of questions, go back to the vault to look at Web of Power, and discuss our top ten two-player games. Lees meer